System vs Rebirth

"…" Noel narrowed his eyes. This Undying Phoenix was one of his strongest techniques. Even though he had just acquired it not long ago, it didn't change the fact that the Undying Fire was overwhelming.

Yet, the guy managed to stop it. It was clear that the Undying Phoenix wouldn't be working more effectively next time. He knew he could simply extend his blade to stop it.

This wasn't looking good for him.

'I guess this is the current gap between a Spirit Wielder and a real Spirit Master, unlike the one I met in the town. Even with two elements, Rune and my swordsmanship, it's impossible to close the gap between us.'

Even though Noel couldn't reach the Spirit Master's level, he would probably win against the Spirit Master he fought with Anna if he went all out. Unfortunately, he still hadn't reached the level of the Spirit Master before him.

He never thought that a single rank had this big of a gap.

Noel had to find another way to close the last gap. But it seemed he could only take advantage of the terrain or his teammate.

"I have told you earlier, no matter how hard you struggle, you won't be able to defeat me!" The guy stated coldly, asserting his dominance. He had acknowledged Noel's strength and talent, so the only thing he had to do was to use his ability to capture Noel and present him to the organization.

Noel should be valued a lot, so it wouldn't be so strange if he got a huge promotion after this.

Since he had seen a lot of his abilities, he wasn't afraid of Noel anymore. He jumped toward him while extending his blade.

Noel hadn't found any weakness to exploit. Despite getting provoked multiple times, this guy wasn't even angry.

In the end, he was forced to run away, trying to get into a place where he could get some advantages.

thinking Noel had no

didn't realize that the terrain had changed. The woods had become denser and the ground had become a bit wet, making his step go a bit deeper than

at this terrain, Noel immediately formed his Phoenix

burn the trees if touched, but Noel didn't care much about it, considering

it wouldn't

the entire time. He was only biding

around with his wings.

just didn't want to be

a couple of fire feathers into the air. This was the third ability he

a while before they flew

Undying Phoenix and these Undying Fire Feathers.

Approach, while these feathers utilized the

blade and turned it

Phoenix that would burn everything,

Feathers melted a portion of

sent the second wave to slip through that

startled because he couldn't protect himself now that the Undying Fire Feathers had

trying to avoid the feathers. However, one of the feathers grazed him

it touched. Although the feather

saw a gap in his defense. He hurriedly flew toward the guy while covering his weapon with the Spiritual Energy, ready to choose either fire or ice depending on

Noel was astounded when the guy actually

Spiritual Energy on the tip of his sword flared up

Noel gritted his teeth while