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.

and Dimitri lowered their weapons

at her figure. Dimitri had known about her, but he never saw

Her attire was a reflection of her roles as a scout and a healer. She wore a flowing robe made of fabric to make it easy to

waist, she wore a belt with small pouches containing a few medicines that would help her heal the

She raised her hand on top of her head as though she were

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."

was already aware of Dimitri's presence since she wasn't shocked by the power within

for calling you here. I've told you everything, so if you

that I could drag 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 be able to do it

away. Since Anna was the one suggesting this idea, she had to take part in it. After all, she had

only four of us will be going

one, if he actually agreed." Anna sighed. "Sorry that I

about it, I can help you directly avoid most dangers. I will probably get slapped a few times if Master learns about this, so I hope that you can help me with that."

that Nicole was always this playful, but

So, she added, "…If I join you, I can witness your personal growth. Anna, you've been too extreme in the past

can watch your change. I guess you never need my help. Anyway,