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…"

Anna. Since this was a royal hearing, ministers and a few Arbiters attended it, including Kevin

the gaze, Anna thought, 'As expected, Noel… has succeeded. But since when did he become a Demon

at her father and said, "To think that you have

Family is my friend. Since I couldn't do anything for him, I would just help his son."

people could see the conflicts

king. "Your Majesty. I believe that we can't stop him from becoming a noble. In addition, he has gained

If he could, he wanted to tear the letter into pieces, thinking

were a thorn in their side. But due to the plea

die during his training in the

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

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,

their testament, Noel Ardagan has become a Spirit

have heard about his deeds

the information you

mean?" The Sword Arbiter frowned, thinking that Noel must have done

army is currently dominating

he

that one of the Devil Saints has died in his hand. He was chased by a group

jaw. "He killed a Devil Saint? A Devil Saint is similar to the top captains of the

proved himself. It's only

and loyal to the Royal Family, but he was not a blind follower. He considered everything logically and said, "In that case, I have no objection to giving him a

Arbiter stepped back. He never thought that he would

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

shook as he glared at Josephine. "I

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

elements. It might be rare, but not unprecedented." Kevin's tone became

I'd like to suggest something." Anna glanced at

my permission. Speak."

we're concerned about his identity.

king and the others instantly

raised his

in the presence of the king." 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 be given a new

"!!!" The king smirked.