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.

guy kept chasing after him, thinking Noel had no more options

the

at this terrain,

touched, but Noel didn't care much

the very least, it wouldn't become a

It looked like Noel had been planning to lure him into this area the entire time. He was only biding his time so that he thought he had enough advantage that he didn't

with his wings. He didn't fly up high since

didn't want to be hindered by the

couple of fire feathers into the air. This was the third ability he received recently, the Undying Fire

a while before

and these Undying Fire Feathers. They might be formed by the same fire,

Phoenix used the Hard Approach, while these

it into a shield, blocking

that would burn everything, these feathers actually melted his

where Noel's control was tested. The first wave of Undying Fire Feathers melted a portion of the shield, creating a few

second wave to slip through that gap

protect himself now that the Undying Fire Feathers had gone past

the feathers. However, one of

his skin the instant it touched. Although the feather was blown away

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

Noel was astounded

that pain while raising his blade. The Spiritual Energy on the tip of his

Noel gritted his teeth while waving his