System vs Rebirth

Noel thought no one would be able to recognize him, at least with just a single glance. However, he might have severely underestimated Rose's senses.

She instantly picked all the details with her eyes. The different colors in his eyes, hair, and sword, but a similar body figure. There might be one more thing so detailed that Noel forgot to match so that Rose couldn't see through him.

It was his movement. Yes, Rose could see the familiar way of walking. It wasn't something other people could easily pick, but Rose saw all those details just from a glance.

The moment their eyes met, all the clues clicked in her head, pinpointing the identity of this person.

Yes, even though he was different, Rose knew the person standing before her was Noel.

Desperate, she jumped forward and tackled Noel to the ground, refusing to let him go anymore.

Noel was startled because he didn't expect Rose to pounce on him. He ended up falling to the ground with Rose on top of him.

"Wait, what? Who are you? What are you doing?!" Noel asked in panic with a slightly heavier tone to match his disguise. "Hurry up and release me. Who are you?!"

"Noel," Rose called his name.

Noel's heart skipped a beat. However, he tried not to show it in his action as he shouted, "If you don't move away, I'm going—"

He couldn't complete his words when he felt something touch his cheek. It was wet.

instant, he raised his head and saw Rose's face,

woman? Hurry up and release me!" Noel shouted, gritting his

are." Rose smiled. "This might be one of the rare times that I'm so

you saying? I don't understand. Who is Noel?! You must have got

and her shaking hands held Noel's hands. Relief and fear, happiness

uttered, "I'm glad… I'm glad. Thank

saw Rose break down. In fact, he was aware that Rose might be hit the hardest by his plan, but Noel couldn't do anything because he had to ensure

doubt whether it was alright for him to continue lying to her.

was best for the rumor about his death to keep spreading for a bit

sigh and said in his original voice. "Ah, I

was convinced this person was Noel before, but she hadn't confirmed it. But when the other party had admitted it, she felt relieved that he was

her grip as if refusing to let Noel go, afraid he would truly leave her for good

checked Rose's condition once again before saying, "I'm sorry, Rose. I didn't want to hurt you like this, but I had no choice but to do it. Well, I'll explain it to you, but can you keep it a secret from the others for the time being? I'll also give you the reason

weakly but still

he tried to push his body upward. Surprisingly, Rose also matched the movement

seems that it was too much for her. Maybe I should let Stella witness it instead… But if I let anyone else witness my death, Anna would be in danger… Well, I can understand why she is like this.' Noel gradually

holding his hand now, so