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.

Dimitri lowered their weapons when Anna recognized

stared at her figure. Dimitri had known about

brown hair resting on her back. Her attire was a reflection of her roles as a scout and a healer. She

pouches containing a few medicines that would help her

yet energetic and easygoing. She raised her hand on top of her head as though she

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

Nicole was already aware

and said, "I'm sorry for calling you here. I've told you everything, so if you think it's too dangerous, you can

back of her head. "Well, even if I planned to do so, I wouldn't be able to do it as

this idea, she had to take part

us will be

to be the fifth one, if he actually agreed." Anna sighed. "Sorry that I involved

you directly avoid most dangers. I will probably get slapped a few times if Master

She knew that Nicole was always this playful, but it also made her feel bad

"…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 can't help

waiting for you to come to me so that I can watch your change. I guess you