System vs Rebirth

After listening to his story, Rose could finally raise her head again, staring into his eyes.

"Mhm… I thought I would lose you forever."

"I won't make any excuses. If you wish to hit me, then don't hesitate. I won't blame you for it." Noel put on a gentle smile while spreading his arms as if inviting her in.

Rose shook her head. "No. I don't hate you or blame you for this. I can understand everything after your explanations.

"You were the one to bring the idea of revenge and fulfill it even if it cost you your life. I felt helpless this whole time for not being able to help you after you'd done so much for me.

"I'd talked big by saying I would pamper you after all this, but I never had the opportunity to do so. I was just afraid that I couldn't repay you."

Rose was thankful to everyone on the team for helping her in the revenge. But Noel's contribution was on a whole different level. It became even higher when she considered Noel a Spirit Wielder while the others were Spirit Masters or even a Grandmaster.

With that weak strength of his, he overcame all the challenges and fulfilled her revenge. That was why Rose felt this indebted to Noel.

Noel shook his head and said, "You don't have to repay me. I actually pretty much like the Zero Squad. You treated me, an outsider, like your own family. I couldn't help but feel the same way.

"You are like my family, Rose. So, I won't hesitate to do things for you. That's how much the Zero Squad matters in my heart." Noel smiled. "Besides, everything wouldn't have worked properly if I had missed any of you.

"Without you, we wouldn't be able to notice the enemies among the people. There wouldn't be any communication network in the group as well.

think too much. You've helped

it." Rose furiously shook her head. "This and that are different. I'm not

lot for me as an individual. I want to help you." Rose looked down for a moment. "I

to have found the answer." Rose smiled, staring into his eyes. "Do you mind if you take me

Noel widened his eyes, startled. "Under my

seems that you're trying

your position to become a noble, I'll do the same and follow

can't even fight." Rose made an awkward smile, embarrassed for

was the complete opposite in Noel's eyes. He was shocked beyond belief that Rose would become

the smartest among the original Zero Squad. She had good judgment and

to his plan, Dimitri would submit to him

Rose. If Rose actually followed him, Noel would gain a left hand. He didn't need Rose to

might not possess an overwhelming strength, but her strength as a Spirit

no secretary as capable as

was shocked when Rose volunteered

know. If you continue on the

able to become

pride. For others, marrying into a noble household might be the best goal. But for me,