System vs Rebirth

"I think… I've lost."

Noel's body froze. He didn't think that Anna would do something of this level. There were a lot of things he wanted to say, but his grandfather reminded him that it was better to follow his instinct.

If Noel followed his logic, he would think that if he agreed to this, it would mean that the territory would be barraged by attacks from their enemies. It would cause a lot of problems for the territory.

Even the royal family might change their approach when they realize that Anna and Noel had joined hands this whole time.

That was why Noel actually closed his eyes for a moment as though wondering whether he should follow his brain or his heart.

Anna had always been beside him the whole time. There was a time she was helpful, playful or even hateful. Yet, all of them were good memories.

There was one reminder from his grandfather that rang in his mind this whole time.

"Instead of using your brain to consider whether that decision is good or bad, why don't you make the decision first and use that brain to turn that decision into a good one."

In other words, whether it was a good or bad decision, it didn't really matter because he could come up with a plan to turn the situation around.

With that thought in mind, Noel had decided to trust his feelings. He gently circled his arms on Anna's back while saying, "No. You haven't lost… Let's just call it a draw."

Anna trembled in shock. "Do I really deserve this…"

"You don't become a good person. However, when people recognize you as a good person that you know that you've done something good. And that's why I can tell you this… don't think too low of yourself."

Noel's tone was serene, giving peace to her heart.

Anna made a wry smile. "I'm sorry for doing things this way. If only I could be more honest and more straightforward instead of doing this in a roundabout way…"

"It's my fault too. But don't you think this is just like us? If we're that straightforward, we would have killed each other in the past." Noel chuckled.

"That might be true…"

Anna and Noel closed their eyes, just enjoying the feeling of each other's embrace. This was probably the first time they confronted their feelings.

"I have never felt something like this before…" Anna muttered.

too. Though, I have to warn you that I'm a selfish person… but I can guarantee that I will do my best to do anything for

kind of person you are. And you

this. Even their parents didn't teach them much in this area. However, that awkwardness showed

have to announce anything… Just let them realize it later and get shocked. This should be enough to

want to do it, then

Anna couldn't help but furrow her eyebrows. She didn't

to create a new future." Noel's face turned solemn. "That's why I'm going to announce it right away. They can be shocked or whatever they want, and I will think of another plan

never thought that Noel would actually scrap the plan he had worked hard for to show his

do?" Anna asked. Since Noel was prepared to go that far

we should take a seat first." Noel pointed at the table not far from them. Anna suggested sitting

Noel contemplated

there is a chance that they will

They won't do that. They'll probably send your teacher to go against us instead. After all, the Ardagan Family has four

"Dimitri, Howard, and us?"

"Yeah." Noel nodded.

that case, we should bolster our men even further. If you're going to announce it,

For now, the territory is still in its early stages. So, building the territory

set off to clean up

to do it

first, it looked like Noel was trying to protect her. But Noel should have confidence in her strength and believed that she was stronger than Howard. In

those

details after meeting with all the pillars tomorrow. Since everyone will know that we're not enemies, I can't predict how they are going to react. That's why I will need a lot of

you can

I have to apologize because I can't

need. I can understand the situation,

a lot of things to

But considering this was just a normal

there was one thing that caught her attention. "That's right. Noel, how far

of thinking at first, but he soon realized that this precious information could actually be used in another way. "But are you sure you want to

to do this, we should go all the way." Anna agreed

pointed at Anna and himself in succession

it's just my instinct telling me

consolidate that idea to a concrete plan, which

this arrangement. She couldn't compete with him in