System vs Rebirth

"Is this where it is?"

"It is thick."

"Can you cut it?"

Aerton's group managed to reach the four ice walls that Leysha left behind. Of course, it took them a while since they had to kill the remaining demons standing in their way.

Aerton couldn't help but realize that the enemies were so strong that Anna had to go all out.

"I think it's better if we call Captain Howard here and let him make a decision. Even if we help Miss Anna, we won't be strong enough to fend off the enemy's attack. We might even become a burden to her." Aerton shook his head and ordered, "The rest of you will maintain the position and inform Grandel to take the command. I'll inform Captain Howard."

"Yes, Sir!"

Aerton hurriedly crossed the river since the problem was truly beyond his ability.

…

In the meantime, Anna and Leysha were staring at each other.

"…" There was an awkward silence after that introduction. Anna simply had a hard time processing what was happening in her mind.

Noel's mother was presumed dead. Even though they knew that she was still alive somewhere, Noel and Anna thought that they would never reveal themselves until something big happened.

But it seemed they were wrong.

The woman before her was truly Leysha.

Anna wanted to ask a lot of things, such as why she faked her death, why didn't she meet Noel, and so on. But the words that came out of her mouth were so ridiculous that she didn't even think she would actually say it.

you on

will surely not punch me, so I think you're more suited to do that.

even more shocked by her reply. Leysha was actually answering her

of how much suffering Noel had. While it was true that Noel managed to grow up to be a fine man because of that hardship, it didn't change the fact that she had failed her duty

Anna let out a sigh, knowing that she must not have

hit you. But…" Anna's expression turned

raised three fingers before Anna stopped her. "Wait. If you're going to explain your situation or

don't allow me to do it. In fact, I don't have

Anna looked down, not liking her decision. She should have

hurry. Ignoring her reaction, Leysha stated the first one. "First of all, you don't have to worry about the north. There won't be any enemies

reason, which Noel should have known. But considering she gave that assurance, it meant that she was actually actively protecting the border, which would

that there is no more trace of darkness in your eyes now…" Leysha looked at Anna's eyes carefully. "When I saw you in the past, it was clear

She was brainwashed after all. "I'm sorry for everything I've done in the

I don't hold a grudge or anything. And since you've resolved that problem with Noel, then the matter is settled. You are pretty strong too, so I know that you can work together with Noel."

she would plead like that all of a sudden, especially despite

she told the second reason, her face turned grim all of

should say this, but I think you have the right to know… the

know anything about Noel's parents in the previous life. Even back then, they didn't reveal themselves in the open. So, it was most likely they continued

their circumstances or not, but she should learn about it as well. After all, Noel wasn't

time? Was it because of him creating this kingdom? Was it because of his strength? Or was it

shook her head. She didn't know much about the Ardagan Family. Even

main reason for his title is because he personally slaughtered a Demon King. The deeds he'd done that day laid the

ago, the moment the first user of Ardagan passed away, the world was plunged into chaos. A gate connected to another world appeared and filled this world with demons. Spiritual Energy changed all living beings. The animals became stronger, the

the different levels of consciousness, the demons preferred to use animals or plants as their hosts. Still, it doesn't change the fact that demons can infect humans. And that's the beginning

couldn't help but ask, "Wait… a human?

the Spiritual Energy as well as the spirits

more chaotic than she imagined. The previous civilization was amazing, but