System vs Rebirth

"There's no need to continue, Ardagan. Let's do it!"

Ardagan was amused. After all, Noel looked like he was underestimating the Spirit Link. But with Noel's character, he shouldn't underestimate it after experiencing it himself. So, it meant Noel had prepared his heart for this.

"You should think about this carefully. Once you form a Spirit Link, you can't undo it." Ardagan tried to warn him, but Noel actually shook his head.

"No. I don't think it that way. It's true that the price I've to pay is still heavy even though you said it's a lower price compared to you. However, I have to form the Spirit Link.

"It's not because I'm jealous of Anna or because I underestimate the Spirit Link… I simply have to do it if I want to survive in this world.

"My uncle, the Supreme Devil Organization, the Demons, and the schemers, whether it is the Third Prince or the Royal Family… They won't wait for me to get stronger.

"That's why I have to get all the strength I can get right now no matter what price I have to pay.

"Besides…" Noel made a small smile. "You should know this, Ardagan… My talent can't be compared to my ancestors or even Anna.

"If I don't have a talent, I should have an indomitable will if I want to catch up to those peerless talents.

"People think I am a genius since I can reach this level within one and a half years, but have they seen how hard I've worked?"

Ardagan fell silent. He had seen how hard Noel had worked this whole time. He sacrificed a lot of sleep and did everything in a way to train. He pushed himself further and further, sacrificing a lot of time and sweat in order.

That was why Ardagan suddenly apologized to him. "I'm sorry."

action earlier was very disrespectful to Noel's resolve

begin." Noel shook his head with

Ardagan vanished into thin

was flying next to him. She bowed her head to Noel as

and asked politely, "Heisk. I know this is a hard decision for you. But will you form a Spirit Link with me? I promise that I will continue to strive forward no matter what obstacles I have

on Noel's chest and looked at him for one last

"I do."

I, Heisk, swear that I shall accompany Noel Ardagan to his ultimate goal no matter how long it takes. I

while touching her

Noel suddenly felt something strange all over

Mark started pulsing, causing the heart to beat faster. Then, blue lines started to emerge from

but feel cold all over his body. It felt

actually feel any pain. Despite the uncomfortable feeling, he felt like something more important was

limp as he couldn't

more Spiritual Energy into

blue lines finally reached the tip of his fingers

he couldn't see anything. But he knew that something was penetrating

but everything became chill. He didn't have any energy to even share his