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

now. It's basically

as long as we present this book. But I don't want Noel to get entangled into another throne

closed his eyes with a pained look. The throne war in the Muivell Kingdom had cost him his parents. If there was another throne war in the Greenwood Kingdom, Noel

who hides in the corner over there. You better come

There was no sound or reply coming from the corner. But a shadow soon approached him as Dimitri

you, Sir Raincart. I'm surprised that you can find my

your Spiritual Energy fluctuation. So, who are you?" Raincart narrowed his eyes, trying to observe Dimitri. The only reason why he hadn't done

killing intent, but Raincart also had enough affinity

didn't attack

a former Demon Assassination Squad's captain. But right now, I am here as Dimitri, the butler of the Ardagan

the rumored best assassin in the Muivell Kingdom, the Shadow. I have heard a lot about you." Raincart nodded. "I see. So, why

each other's strength. Raincart, as the

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

yet that Raincart 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

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

took out a book and presented it to Raincart. "According to the Young Master, this book is the other half. It

The only ones who knew about the books were Ilzen, Elsa, and him. So, Raincart knew that Dimitri was

the book and noticed the

Master

this book?" Raincart narrowed his eyes. "Are you sure

"Yes."