System vs Rebirth

The next day.

Noel and Rose were sitting in front of the Countess. Countess Christina was a woman with long red hair. She appeared to be in her early thirties. Despite having to work under a lot of pressure and prejudice while taking care of her children, her complexion was good and there was no wrinkle on her face yet.

She appeared to be confident and bold. She looked at them while furrowing her eyebrows as if judging them and their characters.

After all, Noel and Rose had entered the mansion in a way she frowned upon.

There was a letter on the desk that separated them. She asked, "I'd like to ask the meaning of this letter, two guests from the Demon Relief Squad. I hope that you can give me a satisfactory explanation."

…

One day prior.

After settling down in their inn, Noel gave a letter to Count Christina. Of course, he had to use the Demon Relief Squad's name in order to force the Countess to read the letter.

As expected, the letter was given to the Countess immediately.

"Ma'am. We've received an urgent message from the Demon Relief Squad. What should we do?" The maid entered the room in a rush, holding an envelope.

"Hmm? The Demon Relief Squad?" Since she had just received the news of them entering not long ago, she kind of expected this kind of letter to come. After all, they wouldn't reveal their identities unless it was necessary. Hence, the Countess extended her hand. "Give me the letter."

she ripped the envelope apart

regarding the recent rumor about the Supreme Devil Organization.

had heard that rumor, but it wasn't her territory. So, she didn't know why the Demon Relief Squad came to her. And this task should normally go to the Demon Beholder Squad, so it was weird to see this type of letter from the Demon Relief

her teeth. "What are they doing? This

Demon Relief Squad or even the captain of that squad. If you can't give me an explanation right now, I'm going to judge you myself and let your captain come here

smiled as if he didn't feel threatened. He had seen the Countess' affection and realized another

identity and the Countess wasn't aware of his true identity, the affection he

didn't have any idea about her true feelings for Noel yet, the Countess should give him her honest feeling because of the shock of

why he had to see her first reaction as well as the affection to make sure whether she was on their side

while taking off his masquerade. His blond hair and blue eyes had turned back to

recognized. "Those black eyes and hair along with that sword… You

you for recognizing me, Countess Christina." Noel smiled. There was another reason for his smile. He

Name: Christina Welfeirm

Affection: Indebted (80/100)

a lot of resources to repay you but won't

Name: Christina Welfeirm

Affection: Worry (90/100)

doesn't want any trouble

twice. The first one was when she was shocked, which was her true feeling. She recognized his identity and the debt that she