System vs Rebirth

"Ready?" Anna asked.

"Yes, Miss." The soldiers shouted in unison.

"Amazing, you've disciplined them in two days." Howard chuckled.

Anna had truly worked hard in the past two days. On the first day, she challenged them and measured their abilities. On the second day, she practiced together with them, but with much higher intensity than the rest. Not wanting to lose, the soldiers tried to copy her, only to fail miserably.

Even then, they realized that Anna was not a simple young lady; she was also a warrior. At the very least, she had earned enough respect to lead them.

"How about you? Your expression has mellowed a bit." Anna smiled, recalling how Howard was so adamant about not acknowledging her previously.

"I still hold onto my opinion though."

"It will change sooner or later." Anna pointed at the river. "Then, we'll be over there."

"Yes. The enemies might be stronger over there since it's a bit farther from the city. But you should be fine since the average ability of your group is higher than this one. If needed, I would stop the exploration and help you."

"If needed, that is." Anna nodded and crossed the bridge together with the rest of the group. The river was calm, but the flow rate was a bit high. If they fell into the river, they would be dragged until they could reach the side. Even then, it would be a challenge to go up.

Anna carefully scanned the entire area, wondering if there was something special.

'I don't feel any dangerous existences. There are several demons not far from here, but the soldiers wouldn't have any problems in dealing with them.' Anna observed the area and noticed that Howard had begun to march.

"Miss, what should we do?" Grandel asked.

Anna turned to him, finding another person next to him. This person was the other Spirit Master who was tasked to follow her. "Grandel and Aerton will divide the group into two and move side by side. Grandel will take the left, and Aerton will take the right. I'll remain in the center."

"You're not going to fight, Miss?" Grandel asked, confused. Anna was so strong, so he thought Anna would lead the group at the front.

"I have earned their respect, but you two are more trusted by them. So, I will leave the commands to both of you. This is also an opportunity to measure everyone's individual strengths. I'll support all of you first before moving to the front."

"Understood."

group. While marching, Aerton couldn't help but ask, "She actually asked us to lead the

"Interesting, isn't it?"

I wish that the lord personally led the troops. Unlike her, who doesn't have much experience in the army, I'm more curious about the

is just a rumor though. But I heard that the mistress is

As a lord, you need to have a commanding ability."

we can see her

our position near the river and

the enemies coming from

moving to the left while saying, "Good luck

"You too."

taking their position, the group moved to the north. The area near the river was filled with vegetation, but it wasn't big enough

forest while Grandel maintained his position

couldn't help but move forward and ask Aerton, "Why are you advancing in the woods? Won't it take considerable stamina to cross uneven terrain like

the woods are basically the demon's hiding spot. We have to search every nook and corner to make sure that there are no more demons hiding in this place.

wanted to reveal her instinct, telling him that she could find all those demons. But she refrained herself since she wouldn't always go

talent and status, but she didn't seem to be arrogant. She took people's opinions carefully and didn't hesitate to lower her pride

scouts alarmed him. "Sir Aerton. We've spotted several demons ahead. There should be less than

and lure them here. Warn Grandel

to get into their position, the other moved ahead to lure the demons while the last one moved to

furrowed her eyebrows. The shield-bearers moved to the front while raising their spears. There

first time Anna saw how the soldiers fought. It was

had multiple groups and squads, they were a kind of specialist in their own field. So, they didn't

family, it would take a long time for it to be effective. After all, normal soldiers

with their movements. While they were not strong individually, if they worked

Anna abruptly turned around and looked at the horizon as if she noticed

returned and reported in a hurry, "Sir… it seems that Sir Grandel has found the enemies

the same time, Aerton realized that he couldn't use

I could stop the enemies here and let Grandel flank them from the left, but…'

any demons out of their reach and striking Grandel's group

Roar!

Roar!

Roar!