System vs Rebirth

"Yes. Your Father's younger brother… Your Uncle."

"What?" Noel frowned. "But I have been told that he—"

"Died in action, yes. But how much have you heard about him?" Dimitri asked. "Do you know him being a part of the Demon Banner Army? His squad? His position?"

"I only know of him being a part of the army, but that's all…" Noel looked down with a serious expression. He realized he hadn't paid too much attention to the details.

"There are a few reasons why you haven't heard about him. The first is the fact that he is a part of the Demon Beholder Army means you have to erase your identity. The same applies to the Demon Assassination Squad.

"You're not allowed to use your real identity anymore and get a nickname for yourself. I was known as Shadow and your uncle was called Watcher. We belong in the dark after all.

"Another reason is because of his weird behavior. No, I can't really classify it as weird behavior… Hmm, how do I say it…" Dimitri thought for a moment. "Just think of him as problematic. His conduct is still like that of a noble.

"He has manners and all the nobility stuff, but his head is kind of screwed. He is similar to your father, a schemer.

"However, your father's scheme works for a certain goal that minimizes the bad things while maximizing the end reward. Meanwhile, your uncle always tries to harm both sides. There is simply no win or lose in your uncle's plan, only both sides lose.

"I heard he once stabbed someone to death in exchange for him to do the same. Basically, he stabbed his own hands, legs, and body while the other party had to do the same thing. Because he was stronger, he survived.

Well, if the

his head and looked down. "So,

were born, he wanted to kill you by giving me a fake mission." Dimitri looked at him with a serious expression. "Your father faked your death and tricked me into thinking I had finished my job.

late. He had poisoned the

own. Second, the Demon Banner Army should be able to protect you when your parents aren't there for you. Third, I have a personal connection with the army. So, I would be there for you if something

Demon Banner Army.

can't understand why my parents… No, wait.

nodded. "I think you're already aware of it. Your

believe he has made an agreement with the marquis to split up

had to support the current king while your father

down your uncle. If they won and the Third Prince

help of the marquis. In

kind of action, considering they have left you alone. But I can kind of understand… Despite leaving you alone like

also the support of the Third Prince. Since he was indebted to your father, he tried to ask the commander to support you. Then,

to get the help of the royal family to

the layers after layers of protection, I can see that