System vs Rebirth

"So, we are meeting them here." Anna looked around. They were in the middle of a grass field. She had a hard time looking around because the grass was tall.

Though, they were surrounded by a small hill. It wouldn't be hard for Damian to find them if he ever reached this place. They had even set up a tent and a campfire to give the signal.

"Yeah. We have to prepare as well. Because of the danger that awaits us, we can't bring any horses, so we have to go on foot. It will increase the travel time drastically."

"Since we only have less than six months, we are going to take one and a half months for the trip alone and use the rest to discuss everything with the hermit. Is that alright?" Noel asked, confirming their schedule.

"Yes." Anna nodded without hesitation. Dimitri remained by their side openly. Considering this was a mission in which Dimitri would be directly involved, he didn't hide himself when it wasn't needed.

"Still, we've been waiting for one day. I wonder if they are going to come…" Anna sighed. 'They' in her mouth were Damian and her father's disciple. She added, "Who would come first?"

Anna's doubts were answered a few hours later.

When they had just finished their lunch, they felt a presence coming toward them. It moved fast to the point where the trio were being alerted.

However, Anna soon smiled and said, "To think you would arrive first!"

"Oh! I rushed to this place as soon as I saw your message. What are you thinking, making me cover a trip that was supposed to last for two weeks in just one week? I had to use my power to reach this place." A female's voice echoed from behind the grass.

lowered their weapons when Anna

had known about her,

roles as a

belt with small pouches containing a few medicines

easygoing. She raised her hand on top of

pleasure to meet you. I am Marquis Stargaze's disciple. You can consider me Anna's elder sister as well, since we have been together a lot in the past. No need for formality or anything since I'm not good at it." Nicole introduced herself while

succession. It seemed that Nicole was already aware of Dimitri's presence since she wasn't

you here. I've told you everything, so if you think it's too

you back. Your father will surely not like it, you know." Nicole scratched the back of her head. "Well, even if I planned to do so, I wouldn't

looked away. Since Anna was the one suggesting this idea, she had to take part in it. After all, she had to be responsible for influencing Noel with her

of us will be going

be the fifth one, if he actually agreed." Anna sighed. "Sorry

dangers. I will probably get slapped a few times if Master learns about this, so I hope that you can help me

helplessly. She knew that Nicole was always this playful,

"…If I join you, I can witness your personal growth. Anna, you've been too extreme in the past and a bit cold. I've heard from Master that you have changed for the better, so I

that I can watch your change.