System vs Rebirth

In the heart of the royal palace, hidden behind towering stone walls was the grand throne. The person who sat on it was none other than the current king, Oliver De Lenfenth.

He looked down upon the people who had been standing on the two sides of the hall. Due to the tradition, there were a lot of nobles in the Muivell Kingdom.

They had gotten used to seeing someone becoming a noble after their service in the army. That was why this grand hall was usually desolate despite the occasion. All nobles had been invited, but those who came usually wanted to assess, befriend, or hinder the new noble.

Yet, today was like none other. The desolate grand hall was brimming with people. All were standing near the red carpet that led directly to the throne.

They had been invited, and surprisingly, most of the nobles in the kingdom decided to attend. After all, they had heard the name of the noble.

Noel Ardagan. This name had shaken the entire kingdom, not only with his achievement in rune but also his strength. It was undeniable that he would become a great figure in the future.

The anticipation among the gathered nobles was palpable. Their silk and satin garments rustled softly as they exchanged whispers.

Elegantly dressed women adorned in jewels whispered secrets behind delicate fans, while distinguished men adjusted the cuffs of their finely tailored coats.

Their intention was clear. To approach the new noble, the first impression was important.

"Are we really going to see that person?" asked one of the young women.

"That's possible. I wonder what kind of a hero he is."

"From the lazy noble to a grand hero, huh…"

The nobles brought their children, mostly young women for one big reason. Even Dimitri had mentioned it.

Despite his achievement, Noel had yet to have someone beside him. It would become a problem sooner or later. And those greedy nobles would definitely prey upon him.

As the minute passed, the anticipation mounted.

"Demon Hunting Squad's Captain Noel Ardagan is entering the hall!"

All

resonant creak, the bronze doors began to swing inward, revealing the person everyone had been waiting

pitch black, trimmed with threads of gold. The black hair felt like it was flowing down the robe and eventually reached the ground

of his strength and the deepness of his wisdom. The serene

could do nothing but fear his death after getting exiled to the Demon Banner Army, finally returned to the court

military clothes matched perfectly with the black sword hanging on his waist. Ardagan's bright red jade caused a glint on the inner

Ardagan had finally returned. Despite his thin stature, not a single of the strong men gathered in the

hush fell over the room as the figure continued forward, his footsteps

that adorned their attire. Not a single person could believe that this was the

popularity was that he was known to have the opposite personality of his father. It was said that the Ardagan

expect that infamous person would

He was none other than the Fire Arbiter, the one who observed Anna's fight. She didn't know why, but he felt a sense of suppression when

help but smirk. Anna was good, but there was something different from Noel.

own child. 'This is something you deserve. Good job in facing all the

he was compared to Anna. That was why she glanced at Anna, wondering what kind of reaction she would

but her expression was extremely cold. It was as if she wanted

one knee,

Ardagan Family was truly resilient. He thought he had destroyed them,

he didn't adhere to the tradition,

hand, signaling to the

the Demon Banner Army for three years. During his service, he completed one expedition, ruined the plan of the

of the Rune System, bringing

head and shouted, "I serve the country. I shall create the Rune Academy in

were what they had been waiting for. They were wondering how the Royal Family stole the rune system from Noel, but before they could do that, Noel announced that he would let everyone

seemed that Noel wasn't that oblivious to

couldn't help but glance at the king, wondering

was nothing

minister paused for a moment. "There are eight people who recommend him to become a noble: Commander Oscar, Captain Shale, Captain Milfa, Captain Clara, Captain Septa,

as well as the territory of Lounstein. I hope that