System vs Rebirth

Noel raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Who knows? There are a lot of problems I have to take care of right now like finding my parents, rebuilding my family, and investigating the Third Prince. I can't give you an answer before doing all that."

"That's true. I also have to solve the misunderstanding between us and our families, regain the control of my family over the kingdom, and investigate the Royal Family. We have a lot of things to do."

"Yeah." Noel nodded in agreement. "That's why we have to solve all our problems first…such as our betting game this time."

"Right." Anna chuckled. "Your information gave me an idea, Noel. I have a letter from the Royal Family asking a Count to make me submit to the Royal Family. That one letter alone can't do much, but if I can gather a lot of them and spread it among nobles, I should be able to gain some allies to resist the Royal Family.

"When you pressure them so much, the Royal Family might need to show all their hands, including their relationship with the Supreme Devil Organization if they have any."

Noel widened his eyes in shock before closing his eyes, falling into deep thought. It felt like he was considering that plan since it was a bit reckless, but it turned out Noel was thinking of another problem.

He suddenly raised his hands and said, "I lost."

"Huh?" Anna dropped her jaws to the ground as if she couldn't believe what she'd just heard. Noel was a sore loser. If he had anything that could be used to win, he wouldn't hesitate to do it. Yet, the same Noel actually gave up.

"I don't have any more information that I can offer." Noel shook his head helplessly.

"Yes, I heard it all right. It's just… seriously?"

"Don't look at me with those eyes…" Noel's eyebrows twitched. He sighed, "I might be a sore loser, but I'll admit defeat if I lose. I'm not going to be petty to the point I'll have to resort to everything just to either win or make it draw."

Anna was still too shocked

asked, "So, how should I do this? Do you want me to massage your shoulders now? Or we can go to an inn to massage your feet since you said you

thought for a moment. "Well, we should also talk about our missions here. Maybe it is related to each

going to lose." Noel harrumphed. Even

here anyway. You should know

immediately led Anna to a different inn from the one he stayed at. After all, he didn't want anyone from

room, Anna leaped onto the bed while yawning, "Aaahhh… This is tiring. I haven't gotten enough sleep these days since

bed without saying anything. There were already a lot of tasks in Anna's hands. On top of what she said earlier, Noel still asked her to come to meet him and even

the very least, he could be a bit gentle

one?" Noel

took off her shoes and laid down on her stomach. "Of course, my legs. Don't worry,

That's why you didn't sweat

had expected him to say those words, so she just rolled her eyes. From their conversation earlier, she also knew why the runes were spread in

a soft moan when Noel began massaging her calf. It seemed Noel knew

thought you would be a sore loser and massage me with all your strength… And here I'm prepared to release my Spiritual Energy to

you're working right now. Since I've lost, might as well give you some service so that you can work harder." Noel answered without a change of expression

Anna was startled, not knowing why Noel became so gentle. She wondered what had happened to

heart felt warm. She couldn't help but imagine what would happen if there had been no conflict between them since the

the pillow, Anna said, "I saw your

glanced at her,

in dying breath. I didn't know you, but you knew me. At the last moment, you gave