System vs Rebirth

"Let's hear the report," said Noel with a serious expression.

"Understood." Dimitri nodded before starting to retell what had happened.

…

One week earlier.

Noel's grandfather, Raincart Ezenholm, was sitting in the library, reading a book. This book was none other than Noel's notebook.

He had been learning a lot from this notebook and didn't expect that Noel had this kind of knowledge.

However, he noticed that the knowledge was still incomplete.

"To think the Spirit Enhancement is the downgrade version of the runes. This is surprising since we all know how Spirit Enhancement can give so much prestige to a blacksmith.

"But if the knowledge about the runes has spread, I'm afraid that there will be a completely new job. The Blacksmiths will change from the Spirit Enhancements to Rune Enhancements.

"Basically, this book is a priceless treasure. Not only will it change the whole landscape of Blacksmith, but it will also allow normal people to get stronger without the use of Spirits. We will become more and more independent from the Spirits.

"Though, it doesn't mean people don't want Spirits anymore. After all, no one is rejecting an extra power up."

Raincart shook his head helplessly. He felt he had already lost against Noel, a young man who had just turned sixteen not long ago.

would surely become a monster that no one could

now. It's basically impossible to send experts to Noel

family tree, we can somehow convince the royal family to move as long

closed his eyes with a pained look. The throne war in the Muivell Kingdom had cost him his parents.

Raincart fell silent for a moment before saying, "The one who hides in the corner over

was no sound or reply coming from the corner. But

a pleasure to meet you, Sir Raincart. I'm surprised that you can find

Energy fluctuation. So, who are you?" Raincart narrowed his eyes, trying to observe Dimitri. The only reason why he hadn't done anything yet was because there was

the skill to not leak the killing intent, but Raincart also had enough affinity with

Raincart didn't

now, I am here as

rumored best assassin in the Muivell Kingdom, the Shadow. I have heard a lot about

other as if measuring each other's strength. Raincart, as the former chief of Spirit Magician, had enough strength to

like he would be losing if he fought against Raincart right now. His instincts

had reinforced the entire library with his Spiritual Energy and created some traps in it. So, the moment he confirmed Dimitri was an enemy, he would use all of them to hunt

so that Raincart didn't think he was reaching for his

and presented it to Raincart. "According to the Young Master, this book is the other half. It will complete the book he gave

Ilzen, Elsa, and him. So, Raincart knew that

checked the title of the book and noticed the similarity. Both were the

Master said he would

his eyes. "Are you sure

"Yes."