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.

too much. You've

are different. I'm not talking about us or the Zero Squad. I'm talking about you and me

"I have been thinking about what I can do to help you during the past month if

seeing you here, I seem to have found the answer." Rose smiled, staring into his eyes. "Do you mind if

his eyes,

heard from the introduction the headquarters gave about you. It seems that you're trying to reach either Vice Captain or Captain position this time to become a

why… When you're retiring after reaching your position to

still want to accept a Spirit Master who can't even fight." Rose made an awkward smile, embarrassed for her

lack of strength was the complete opposite in Noel's eyes. He was

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

went according to his plan, Dimitri would

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

noble like a secretary. She might not

secretary as capable as

why Noel was shocked when

you know. If you continue on the Zero

a lot of thought into this. I might be able to become a

but it doesn't mean I have no pride. For others, marrying into a