System vs Rebirth

Demon Hunting Squad.

Captain Igor was sitting in the middle of his base as his subordinates were questioning his decision.

"Sir. Is it alright for him to use our Demon Hunting Squad like this?"

Igor chuckled. "Have you forgotten that I owe him something? During that little fight?"

Igor reminded them about the little fight they had to test Noel's strength. If the Demon Hunting Squad won, Noel would join the Demon Hunting Squad. But Noel ended up winning, and Igor owed him a favor.

"In fact, I should have thanked him for using that favor. Since I'm going to pass my mantle to someone else soon, it doesn't mean anything to have another captain in between. By allowing him to take my position as the Captain of the Demon Hunting Squad, he can earn a better noble position."

"But what about us? If our squad…"

Before they finished, Igor added, "Of course. There is also a benefit as well. It's like promoting our Demon Hunting Squad. In the end, we're the ones who can say that Noel was once a captain of the Demon Hunting Squad."

"But…"

The people were worried. Igor was the one to allow this to happen. Of course, he could use it as a promotion, but Captain Igor would be recognized as a pushover, considering he just let someone be a captain just for the sake of becoming a noble.

Even if the Demon Hunting Squad would become famous, Igor's name would be filled with infamy. Igor had been helping them from the beginning, so they didn't want to see that happening.

Unfortunately for them, Igor had made a decision. He said with a sad smile, "If my sacrifice can make the Demon Hunting Squad strong again, I don't mind. I have always felt useless after losing this arm of mine, so I'm just glad that I can still use myself to support the squad. I hope that you all can make the squad stronger than ever… and make me proud."

…

Royal Palace.

"His nickname in the Demon Banner Army is Iadre. But his actual name is… Noel Ardagan."

"What?!"

"Noel Ardagan?"

"Is he still alive?"

"Isn't he…"

their heads toward Anna. Since this was a royal hearing, ministers and a few Arbiters attended

gaze, Anna thought, 'As expected, Noel… has succeeded. But since when did he become a Demon Hunting Squad's Captain?

"To think that you have been

is my friend. Since I couldn't do anything for him, I would just

see the conflicts

has gained a lot of support from other fractions. If we don't take their suggestion, I believe that

could, he wanted to tear the letter into pieces, thinking nothing

thorn in their side. But due to the plea of Luke Ardagan, he only executed his parents and

during

was clear that she was shocked to find Noel was still alive. Since Anna and Kevin had friction, it meant that he

don't really care about him being a noble or whatever. But to become a Captain, you need at least to be a Spirit Grandmaster, right? If I'm not wrong, this Iadre or Noel Ardagan is

minister rubbed his cheek and explained, "According to their testament, Noel Ardagan has become a Spirit Grandmaster. He will come to the ceremony and prove that he is

I have heard

don't think the information you have is accurate,"

you mean?" The Sword Arbiter frowned, thinking

is currently dominating the battle against

he do

has died in his hand. He was chased by a group of elites

jaw. "He killed a Devil Saint? A Devil Saint is

nodded. "That's why I believe that he has proved himself. It's only

but he was not a blind follower. He considered everything logically and said,

expression darkened when the Sword Arbiter stepped back. He never thought that he would be pressured to make Noel

reward a hero. However, I am still concerned about the fact that he is using his alias to gain

"I don't think there is a problem with having an

concern is justified." Anna stepped forward. "If you look at it, Noel Ardagan's element is ice. Yet, from the information, Iadre's element is fire.

where a person has two elements. It might be rare, but not unprecedented." Kevin's tone

I'd like to suggest

my permission. Speak." The

we're concerned about his identity. We

and the others

Kevin raised

Anna reprimanded her father before continuing her explanation. "That's right. The official record stated that the captain of the Demon Hunting Squad's Captain is Iadre. Hence, he shall be the one receiving this reward. That includes the fact that he will

"!!!" The king smirked.