System vs Rebirth

Before he even knocked on the door, there was a voice coming from inside.

"Come in. The door is not locked." The tone was calm but had a pulling effect as if it was trying to attract him.

"…" Noel was startled and confused at the same time. However, he still opened the door and entered the room, finding a middle-aged man waiting for him.

The middle-aged man had long white hair. His eyes might look gentle, but Noel could feel sharp, observing gaze from it. Despite having a small smile on his face, he didn't have any welcoming aura.

His clothes were simple, only a plain white shirt and long black pants, matching his white hair.

As soon as he saw his appearance, Noel fell to one knee, lowering his head. "Noel Ardagan greets the Third Prince."

"Hmm?" The middle-aged man frowned. He didn't expect Noel to kneel down that soon, so he asked, "I believe we haven't met yet. So, did your father tell you about me?"

"No." Noel shook his head.

"But it seems you know who I am… You're not going to answer me like it's just because my hair is white, right?"

Noel hesitated for a moment before explaining his thought process. "The letter in my room is the first reason. If it's your subordinate, we won't be meeting in this place since they don't need the 'best' place to talk to me.

also took a

eyes. I can feel that you are 'familiar' with me instead of knowing me. The former comes from the information and story, while the latter comes from reports. So, it gives two different

before clapping his hands a few times, impressed

Third Prince smiled.

his poker face, but

raised three fingers. "I come personally for three reasons. First of all, you're currently too weak to even be useful. Of course,

to need you very soon. Hence, you have to reach Spirit Master within two years. Judging from your progress, it doesn't seem to be a hard one,

in just a few months, he couldn't really give him the assurance. After all, the Third Prince might consider him as

observed him for a moment as if he wanted to see whether the answer just now was sincere or not. After a while, the Third Prince

to become a Spirit Master first before receiving a request

or not. His father

and declared, "The Third Prince has given me all the chances and opportunities during my time in the Demon Banner Army's headquarters. I'll be

the son of a merchant." Third Prince was a bit dissatisfied with how Noel didn't answer with only "Yes." After all, it would mean Noel had full loyalty to him. Still, the fact that Noel was

visit is to give you a goal during your stay

lesser noble, it would be better if you