System vs Rebirth

"Welcome to my humble abode."

Noel looked around, amazed by the scenery. To think there was a place this beautiful inside the cave. However, the cloud in the sky seemed to be moving, making him realize that this place was connected to the outside.

However, Nicole said earlier that she had checked the area and believed there was no opening that would lead to this place.

"It appears you are confused. Well, it's better to follow me to my house first. We can talk slowly there." The old man pointed at the wooden house at the end of this space.

Noel thought for a moment before hastening his pace to catch up to the old man.

"Sir…"

"I know that it's hard to pronounce my name. In fact, you pronounced it wrong earlier." The old man chuckled.

"I apologize." Noel immediately lowered his head.

"Just call me Old Ru. That's enough."

"That… I can't use such informal language to address you." Noel scratched the back of his head.

"If that's so? The exit is over there." Old Ru smirked while pointing at the cave where they had come out earlier.

"Old Ru." Noel immediately corrected himself.

Old Ru smiled. "So, what do you want to ask me?"

why do you have a favorable impression on me even though

say earlier that

not knowing what to say. After all, that came from the

answering your question, I would prefer it if you could answer my question."

sure. There are a lot of happy

are not sure? In that case, let me reword my question. When you are on your deathbed, will you be

contemplating. "If I manage to achieve my goal, then I would definitely say

if you fail to

one finger with a smile. "I think I will do it in a way I can enjoy. That way, I at least

"Then, humor me with another topic. If you have to choose someone in this world, who do

Noel was confused by this

did he know, Anna was actually reacting to this question. She was curious about it as this might be the answer she had been waiting for. After all, it might be related to the reason why Noel gave her this

'Do I have someone like that? The people close to me are my

Anna. There were a few people in the Demon Relief Squad he could include in the answer, but he realized that he wasn't that close enough to them.

they would be at the top. Even though they had put a grand scheme like this, it didn't change the fact that he managed to stay alive because

He didn't know when Anna had become one of the closest people to him. They had certainly been together a lot, especially during their time in the Demon Banner Army. Even if they had gone their

question is too hard for the current you." Old Ru chuckled while patting Noel's shoulder. "That is fine.

disappointed because she couldn't hear the answer. At the same time, she felt relieved because she didn't have to get dejected because she wasn't

lot of options

last question. What do you wish to achieve in

little talk they had earlier made Noel a bit relaxed. He even managed to utter the request. "I am here to get stronger. I came to

if I'm that