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.

that instant, he raised his head and

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

if you're using a disguise, I will always know who you are." Rose smiled. "This might be one of the rare times

Noel?! You must

resting it on Noel's chest. Her body was trembling and her shaking hands held Noel's hands. Relief and fear, happiness and

she uttered, "I'm glad…

Rose might be hit the hardest by his

when seeing Rose like this, Noel began to doubt whether it was alright for him to continue lying to her. She was supposed to find out his

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

let out a long sigh and said in

hadn't

grip as if refusing to let Noel go, afraid he would

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

Rose nodded weakly but still

Surprisingly, Rose also

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 stood up before holding Rose's hand. "Sorry,

was holding his hand now, so she