System vs Rebirth

"Commander." Shale was finally released from the commander's ability. He kept glancing at the entrance where the kids had left.

They had taken the second option, so they had to get stronger as quickly as possible to avenge Noel.

Meanwhile, Shale didn't understand why the commander did this and demanded an explanation.

The commander shook his head. "That's the only way for them to get stronger. Noel hasn't died."

"But…" Shale suddenly fell silent. The news about Noel's death had reached his ears, so it confused him to hear those words from the commander. It seemed that there was another conspiracy in this matter, which was something he didn't want to get involved in.

"I know your concern, but this is for the best. The kids have a lot of motivation, but that's not enough.

"There are only some ways for those kids to survive in this harsh world. I'm sure you know it too, Shale."

Shale looked down, understanding those words. He couldn't help but recount his past.

If there was only one kid, their survival chance would be higher. But there were a lot of kids in that group. If they wanted to survive as a group, they had to get stronger fast so that they wouldn't be taken advantage of by others and end up getting killed in a plot. They might even get enslaved.

So, the commander fueled them with hatred so that they could get stronger as quickly as possible.

But what he didn't understand was the fact that the commander forbade them from entering the barrack. After all, it was the best place to train.

"It seems that you don't understand why I give them the second option." The commander made a small smile as if understanding his confusion. "There are three reasons for it. First of all, they don't belong here.

"The moment the new apprentice knights come, there is bound to be a conflict of interest between them. No matter how talented the kids are, I am still the commander of the Demon Banner Army.

to put the interest of the army as a priority. So,

instructor. Don't forget that you are going to return to your squad soon,

this important matter. He didn't forget about going to

be coming as the instructor. The kids' sword… dance? Yeah, that. They are not compatible with his rough training. His training focuses solely on the body, while the kids emphasize their footwork and swordsmanship, so letting him oversee the kids will only give the opposite

reason alone was enough to convince Shale what his commander did

he still had

his finger. "The third reason is the most important. What do you think is the most expensive thing in

head for a moment before answering, "Strength?

expensive thing in this world is freedom. You can't buy it no matter how much money you

freedom to gain happiness, the freedom to be with

world, there are various forces that will restrict your freedom. Even your in-law can easily restrict your freedom to be with their son

don't want them to get entangled in

nodded in understanding. He never thought that the commander would put so much

is paid by Noel's

than half of the respect he had just given to

…

him the story until the

alone, Noel could somehow understand why the commander chased them

it to them

wiping off the tears while saying with a shaking voice. "I thought

couldn't imagine what they would