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.

took a look at

your eyes. I can feel that you are 'familiar' with me instead of knowing me. The former comes from the information and story,

moment before clapping his hands a few times, impressed by Noel's

The Third Prince smiled. "Stand

Sir." Noel stood up and straightened his back. He maintained his poker face, but he was

all, you're currently too weak to even be useful. Of course, I can understand that

Spirit Master within

could become a Spirit Master in just a few months, he couldn't

was sincere or not. After

the reason why I need you to become a Spirit Master first before receiving a request from me.

He wanted to see whether Noel would be loyal or not. His father was loyal to him, so he took care of Noel this whole time, expecting Noel to be

"The Third Prince has given me all the chances and opportunities during my time in the

of 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 the son of the richest merchant in the kingdom, he could understand why Noel said these

my visit is to give you a goal during your stay

of becoming a lesser noble, it would be better if you get your position as a Count back and re-establish your