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?"

have a favorable impression on me even though we never

that we have

knowing what to say. After all, that came from the Affection

I would prefer it if you could answer my question." Old

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

are on your deathbed, will you be able to say

manage to achieve my goal, then I

if you fail to

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

as though he was looking at a child who proudly told his goal. "Then, humor me with another topic. If you have to choose someone in this world, who do

was confused

about it as this might be the answer she had been waiting for. After all, it might be related to the reason why

have someone like that? The people close to me are

the answer, but he realized that he wasn't that close enough to

top. Even though they had put a grand scheme like this, it

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 ways, they still relied on each other. Even on this

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

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

are a lot of options to choose from, so

ask my last question.

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 this place hoping that

don't know if I'm