System vs Rebirth

"Like I said, you can't. You have to think about our supplies first. If we go help them, we will be left with only two days of supplies. Unless we can procure more during those two days, it will hinder our group's movement!" Margaretha complained while slamming the table.

"There are still two days, right? Isn't that fine? It's not like we need that much since it's easier to hunt!" Alexander shrugged.

"Have you forgotten where there is no demon for a whole seven days? If not for me rationing the supply, it would be bad for the group!"

"You're always thinking too hard." Alexander harrumphed.

"You are the one who should think first before taking action!"

Their bickering alerted the entire group as more and more people gathered just to watch them.

"What's wrong? Are they arguing again?" A middle-aged man asked Ray, who was also one of the spectators.

"Yeah." Ray nodded with a sigh.

"What's going on today?"

"Brother Alex wants to send some supplies to the main group due to the food shortage on the front. But our current supply is limited, so it might cause some trouble." Ray explained.

"Those Lenfeth guys again? As expected of Sam, he is doing it again. Well, I have been helped through that kindness of his too, so I guess I'm supporting him this time."

"What Sam?! It's Simeon, you freaking old man!" Alex suddenly stopped and berated the middle-aged man.

"He heard us?" The middle-aged man was surprised before chuckling. In the end, he shouted back, "Instead of thinking about the supply, why don't you two get a room first and deal with the problem later?!"

"What? Do you think I want to marry this bossy and spoiled woman? Who actually gave her this position?!" Alex looked very annoyed.

"What did you say? Do you think you are so great? You are just someone who thinks with your muscles, not your brain! All the nutrients you get from the food goes to your muscles. Why don't you try to develop your brain a little bit?!" She also didn't want to lose, and the two ended up glaring at each other.

All of them only rolled their eyes as the answers to all those questions were actually much simpler.

The one who gave her the position was Alexander. Meanwhile, Margaretha also knew that Alex not only had the strength but also great leadership that made people want to follow him.

Ray could only shake his head helplessly. It had been another three months after that night. His sister had indeed changed after that conversation.

She was more reliant on Alex and even helped him much more. She took care of all the logistics, which everyone had a hard time doing and became the brain of the group. In fact, everyone could see her admiration for Alex along with her desire to improve her strength to his level.

It was just the two kept bickering over all small things. And whenever that happened, they would always do the same thing.

of our supplies. That should be fine, right?" Alex sighed while looking away. "I'm too tired to argue

will be reaching a river soon, so it's fine. With that, we still have another seven days worth of supply, which

don't want to admit to each other." Ray didn't know what to do with these

Prepare yourself!" Alexander heard Ray's voice and

Ray shrugged. Ray had also changed. The timidness he had in the past completely disappeared. Instead, his

…

continued moving northward and eventually reached their original destination to settle down. Of course, they were setting up multiple things in the main group while Alex and the others remained in their position, protecting the

the beautiful land, which they might be able to call home soon. They had been on the run for

holy light has yet to disappear and illuminate a new promised land. Once hit rock bottom, humanity holds hands in the name of

land, humanity will once again rule the entire world. It will be a long journey… not even a millennium will be enough to recover. Yet, with persistence, I strongly believe that the

that at that time, I will be able to see my descendants taking part in the world's revolution, etching their names into the canal of time." Margaretha closed her eyes for a moment as if trying to imagine the beautiful land that

alone, Sister?" Ray's voice suddenly echoed from

"Ray?"

a lot of people… we are too weak and unable to protect ourselves." Ray

just happened yesterday. But to think we've been

for you to be a bit relaxed, Sister. I know that you've been working tirelessly this whole

even gotten my spirit yet. I'm not going to stop right

here to tell you that Brother Alex

without me." A smug smile appeared on her face as if she was proud of her

that so?" Ray only smiled and

moving across a lot of people. Unlike the first time they became a part of this group, the people had recognized her. From the

a workshop where Alex had been isolating himself for the

help but need me again." She smirked, teasing Alex right from the

the dull white metal blade.

him. It was just that his mouth was a bit foul

a few minutes, Alex gradually opened his eyes and found her right in

the blade and handed it to her. "Here

not knowing what

a reward for everything you've done so far."

actually explained with a playful tone. "Just accept it. He has been working hard to produce that weapon. In fact, you are the first person to get a

and she just happens to be the second. The second, you hear it? Her contribution is still far

"Right?"

Hurry up and complete those weapons!" Alex raised his

was

start an argument, then—" Alex stopped when he turned back to her and

a smile on her face. This smile was like none other. It was filled with genuine

hers, Alex finally heard something that he thought