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?"

you have a favorable impression on me even though we

say earlier that we have a

looked down, not knowing what to say. After all, that came

of answering your question, I would prefer it if you could answer my question." Old Ru paused for a moment. "Do you

enjoy my life?" Noel tilted his head. "I am not exactly sure. There are a lot of happy memories, but there are also a

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

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

you fail to

it

a child who proudly told his goal. "Then, humor me with another topic. If you have to choose someone in

confused by

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 chance instead of using it

like that? The people close

people in the Demon Relief Squad he could include in the answer, but he realized that he wasn't that close enough to them. There was Rose, but Dimitri and Rose were similar. So, if he

his parents, there was no doubt 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

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 separate

too hard for the current you." Old Ru chuckled while patting Noel's shoulder. "That is fine. You don't have to

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

"I'm sorry. There are a lot of options to choose from, so I can't give you

question. What do you wish to achieve in this

bit relaxed. He even managed to utter the request. "I am here to get stronger. I came to this place hoping that you can teach me how to get

you don't know if I'm that strong