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…"

a royal hearing, ministers and a few Arbiters attended it, including

since when did he become a Demon Hunting Squad's Captain? Well, the details

and said, "To think that you have been

friend. Since I couldn't do anything for him,

people could see the conflicts

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

tightened his grip on his throne. If he could, he wanted to tear the letter into pieces, thinking nothing of

due to the plea of Luke Ardagan, he only executed his parents and let the son

son, who he thought would die during his training in the Demon Banner Army, would come

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

"I 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 only a Spirit Master. Is it possible

explained, "According to their testament, Noel Ardagan has become a

that so? Well, I have heard about his deeds

the information you have

mean?" The Sword Arbiter frowned, thinking

have heard that the army is currently dominating the battle

Did he do

has died in his hand. He was chased by a group of elites from the organization led by two Devil Saints, Nelfer and Qiel. He managed to escape and kill

killed a Devil Saint? A Devil Saint is similar to the top captains of the Demon

I believe that he has proved himself. It's only right for

logically and said, "In that case, I have no objection

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

sudden, Anna's teacher, Josephine, opened her mouth. "I do think that we need to reward a hero. However, I am still concerned about the fact that he is using his alias

he glared at Josephine. "I

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

might be rare, but not unprecedented." Kevin's tone became cold even though he was

I'd like to suggest

Speak."

about his identity. We should

captain?" The king and the others instantly

Kevin raised

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.