System vs Rebirth

"So, you've been the one taking care of them." Noel was amused when Milfa mentioned the kids. He couldn't help but bow to her, saying, "Thank you very much."

"It's fine. I've taken fancy of them too. They are quite talented kids." Milfa waved her hand as if treating it as not a big deal. "You might be surprised by their progress."

"Is that so? You said earlier that they have surpassed that of normal bandits, right?"

"Indeed. Their dance is elegant but precise. Because there is no one who is actually using the dancing footwork to fight, it makes them pretty unpredictable. By taking advantage of those points, they managed to fight against your average bandits."

"You haven't taught them anything about spirits and Spiritual Energy, right?"

"Of course. In the end, they are about twelve to fifteen years old, you know."

"Fifteen, huh…" Noel looked down with a smile. Now that he thought about it, he had known them for more than two years. The moment he became a noble, it should be three years.

The kids were small back then, but they were almost an adult.

With them training for two years, it shouldn't be weird for them to be quite a fighter.

"I'm looking forward to seeing them. But are you sure it's fine to accompany me like this? You don't need to watch over Dimitri?" Noel asked. They were already walking in the town after entering it through the secret passage.

"He might be like that, but he is a trustworthy person. He knows his boundary, so I'm not that worried. I'll just record what he took later." Milfa chuckled.

"Fair enough." Noel nodded and saw the kids' house on the corner of the street.

Before entering it, he could hear a melody. It was soothing yet beating a bit rapidly. Noel felt a bit energetic and refreshed from hearing the melody alone.

"This melody… contains Spiritual Energy." Milfa gasped.

"Spiritual Energy? Did someone awaken their Spirit?" Noel also noticed the Spiritual Energy and thought Milfa would know about it. After all, she was the one taking care of them. But if she didn't know it, there might be someone visiting.

"I don't know. The last time I checked on them was two months ago. I became too busy because of the matter with the Supreme Devil Organization."

"Are you serious?" Noel hurriedly slammed open the door, trying to see the visitor. It didn't seem like this visitor was planning any harm, but he had to make sure the kids were alright first.

But the moment he entered, he couldn't say a single word. The melody stopped and the kids halted their movements, startled by the sudden intrusion.

the garden. When he followed the melody's direction, he realized that

All of

no visitor? Then, the melody…" Noel gasped, looking

kids' reflexes became faster as well. Before she could jump on him, the other kids already rushed to Noel

ground. "Hahaha… You guys seem to

the other kids beat

Milfa focused on Spiritual Energy and asked, "Erica…

It was one month ago. I awakened my

your Spirit? Have you

visited me on two occasions. He introduced himself as Maestro Spirit, Helphes. As for the second occasion, he granted me the ability to create a melody and control the dance of these people. You could say that he allowed me to lead these guys." Erica pointed

bullied us all the time by forcing us to do a funny dance whenever she pleased."

fair!" Erica raised

truly have

so that no one could bother them. Meanwhile, Milfa wanted to ask more about Erica's spirit, but seeing how these guys behaved, it felt like she was just in the

first. I'll visit again at a later date."

Erica politely thanked her and saw

and Noel could

in." Eric extended his

pushed him with a smile as if preventing

How long are you planning to stay this time?"

think this is the last time we meet."

They were staring at Noel in disbelief, thinking Noel would abandon

Brother. You…"

the house. "Let's

children suddenly hung their heads low. Even though Noel felt bad about it, he had no choice but to do this for the sake

to the brim, it felt so spacious because no one was

us!" Erica broke the silence and begged Noel. There was

his head helplessly. "You should

also told

come. So, I won't visit you guys anymore. You have the strength to protect yourself and get stronger… you have a bright future ahead

wanted to abandon them. He just didn't want to meet them in order

going to rebuild your family, then we would move to your place. We could use our

that I won't