System vs Rebirth

Noel and the others stood in the middle of the desert, staring at the town in the distance. If their map was correct, the town was supposed to be the Ricoral City that Noel planned to visit.

Just like the previous town, it didn't have any city walls to avoid building up the heat inside. Noel could see a lot of people entering the city, making him wonder if there was an event or something.

"Since we have to visit the city…" Noel pondered for a moment. This problem had been causing him some headaches. On the one hand, he wanted to bring these two kids with him. On the other hand, if the authority asked for their ownership, he would be in trouble.

Of course, having asked like that was not really that common. But the fact that he was a foreigner would create some problems for their country if Noel managed to smuggle a few people out.

Previously, he indeed didn't think it through. So, he wondered what he should do.

"Master. Sandra and I will be fine. We'll be waiting for you here." Tristan came to him, understanding his worries.

Noel couldn't answer him immediately. After all, there was a chance that these two would run away, not because they didn't want to be his slaves or anything, but because they were chased by people or demons.

"It's not that I don't trust you. It's just…" Noel sighed.

"Are you afraid of demons or humans that might chase after them?" Dimitri asked.

"Yeah. I will probably enter this city by myself. I'm planning to gather some intelligence about some phenomena that might be related to what I'm searching for. If it's outside the city, we'll go there together. If it's not, then I'll tell you about my plan."

"Understood. I'll take care of the kids." Dimitri agreed with Noel's arrangement. Although it made him a bit uneasy, this was a necessary move.

Before leaving, Noel turned to Tristan. "I'll probably be gone for one or two days. You must not be slacking in runes. I'll test your knowledge when I'm back."

"Yes, Master. I won't disappoint you."

Noel waved his hand before heading to the city.

As soon as he reached the city, he noticed the difference between this one and the first city he visited.

This place was bustling with people even though it was located in the middle of the kingdom, where the condition was the most extreme.

Noel noticed that there were a lot of

Noel frowned before

middle-aged employee smiled and asked, "Do you

take one skewer." Noel raised a finger while

the meat while asking, "It's the first time I've seen you around here.

visiting this country for sightseeing."

that so? Welcome." The

around this

is the inn five blocks away from here. It's quite a grand inn, but the price

how much water they needed to reach that point in the middle

the vendor replied, "No, no. Even though I said

but

falling from above, it's sand. I don't know how it works, but that's definitely a

like there are a lot of tourists in this place. Are they also visiting

busier than I

mean the third place

at the heart of the city. It's a beautiful sight where you can relax." The vendor paused for a moment. "I heard that the protector of the city is assembling a lot of people for the sake of exploring a certain place. I am not entirely sure, but if you

if this place was the one. But he

handed two

I ordered only one

I hope that you have

Kingdom, he was afraid that the people wouldn't be like this. They might even price their items slightly higher, thinking that the foreigner wouldn't visit their place again. On the other

only Noel this time, but if a lot of tourists experienced this, they would gain a

but smile and hand him the money. "Thank

"You're welcome."

started heading inside the city, wondering about the inn that the vendor thought was good. At the same time, he could feel a lot of experts. Even though they

twenty Spirit Wielders, and two Spirit Masters just by walking to the inn.' Noel was surprised, believing that this place must be dangerous and mystical for all these

a three-story building. While it did have a similar

he chose to follow the recommendation and visited

the second and third floors