System vs Rebirth

A thousand years ago.

On a bright sunny day, a young man was placing down a wooden box containing food in front of his group. "Everyone, it's time to eat."

The young man had short black hair and a stern face. His body was full of wounds, but he didn't let out an aura that of an expert.

While opening the box, the young man gave his best smile and said, "Come on, everyone!"

"Oh!" The group started approaching him, getting their own share.

"Thank you, Sam!"

"Why do you keep calling me Sam? My name is Alexander Simeon! Simeon! Not Samuel!"

"It's fine, isn't it? Sam is easier to call."

Yes. This person was none other than the ancestor who built the Ardagan Family, Alexander Simeon.

"Tsk." Alexander clicked his tongue, unable to refute it. "Anyway, just eat! Replenish your energy, and we'll fight again!"

"Fine, fine!"

As they were about to eat, they heard a rustling sound coming from the side. In that instant, all the people placed their hands on their weapons, preparing to defend themselves.

Alexander furrowed his eyebrows and started revolving his Spiritual Energy.

But before they could check what was going on, a pair of brother and sister came out of the bushes.

The woman had long brown hair that was tied into twin tails. She wore a plain white shirt with a skirt, but because they were moving around in the woods carelessly, part of her clothes were torn.

On the other hand, the boy had short black hair, covering even his eyes. He looked timid and lacked confidence. His clothes were in the same state, but he seemed more apologetic for reaching that point.

"Who are you?" Alexander asked while frowning.

"Hehehe! Be honored to know my name!" The woman confidently placed her hand over her chest while proudly introducing herself. "I am Margaretha Greenwood. You should be grateful that this proud me came here. Hurry up and serve some food!"

"…" Alexander looked at this woman dumbfoundedly, wondering if he had heard everything wrong or if this woman was just a bit dumb. He ignored the woman and glanced at the other one.

"Ray Greenwood. I'm sorry…" Ray, who later be known as the Sword Saint, apologetically bowed his head.

"The Greenwood Family should be on the other side. The fact that you are here and without food… I see." Alexander sighed. "So, it's just two runaway brats!"

brats, you say? We look like the

as if he were trying to hit her. But all of a

hurriedly raised their weapons, thinking there was another raid by

Margaretha opened her mouth as if she was shocked, but she ended up clicking her teeth. "Tsk. I don't need you to

a demon emerged from the bush and charged at them. It pounced on the rune, trying to shatter it with its

the rune before reaching the demon's

thought that Alexander would cut through his own shield to create an unexpected attack. As

hand, was staring at Alexander in admiration as if something had just clicked in him. He thought it would be cool if he could do

saying anything, Alexander just grabbed two canned foods from the box earlier and gave them

enough!" Margaretha complained as if she had been starving for more than

won't give more to a damned runaway brat! If you want more, then work. Whatever your identity is, I

while Ray politely bowed to him.

seemed impressed by Ray's action and nodded in approval. "Ray, was it? I like you. I will be butchering this demon, so come to me later.

say that you won't treat us differently?" Margaretha became even more frustrated, especially since Alexander only stuck out his tongue

than that. Even though she was still hungry, she didn't complain anymore as if her pride didn't

…

A few hours later.

of a fire, Alexander was grilling some meat next

took a stick and handed it to Ray. "Oi! Here is the promised meat.

to take it or not. It would be unfair if he was the only one to eat. That was why

were glimmering with determination and resolve. There seemed to be a reason why he wanted

have any energy to move tomorrow if you

fists before leaving the place. "Hmph. I'm

to Alexander for

…

The next day.

the group move the equipment around while they were traveling to the north. They were holding the rear after all, so they didn't need to move too much and just waited for the

Ray and Alexander moved to a

I'll be training you. I have to warn you first though… it won't be

a serious expression. "I

him a bit louder than he normally spoke. He thought it was just Alex trying to be a bit stricter during the

to avoid hindering the group. Before long, Ray's thin body began to grow some muscle and his movement became

for his talent in swordsmanship. It was to the point that his progress surpassed Alex's in his early

satisfied and

finally had a bit more energy after their daily

for today?" Ray was humming happily as he walked down

"Hyaa! Hyaa!"

coming from deep within the woods, causing Ray to raise

Ray sneakily approached the origin of the voice, only to find his sister training with her sword. The form was exactly the same as the one he trained. In other words, his