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.

years, Noel would surely become a monster that no

protect him, but I can't make any move right now. It's basically impossible to send experts to Noel

can somehow convince the royal family to move as long as we present this book. But I

his parents. If there was another

saying, "The one who hides in the corner over there. You better come out before

corner.

a pleasure to meet you, Sir Raincart. I'm

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

killing intent, but Raincart also had enough affinity with the Spiritual

didn't attack him

right now, I am here as

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

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

losing if he fought against Raincart right now. His instincts were telling him

and created some traps in it. So, the moment he confirmed Dimitri was an enemy, he would use all of

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

to the Young Master, this book is

were Ilzen, Elsa, and him. So, Raincart knew that Dimitri was truly

the book and noticed the

as Raincart took the book, Dimitri gave Noel's message. "The Young Master said

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

"Yes."