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.

be fine, right?" Alex sighed while looking away. "I'm

that, we still have another seven days worth of supply, which allows us to be more flexible. Besides, I'm also too busy to argue with you."

admit to each other." Ray didn't know what to do with these two anymore. They trusted each other, but their pride didn't allow them to

Ray? We'll be hunting today. Prepare yourself!" Alexander heard Ray's voice and immediately

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

…

were setting up multiple things in the main group while Alex and the others remained in their position, protecting

they might be able to call home soon. They had been on the run for so long, so reaching their destination finally allowed her to feel relaxed for

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

It will be a long journey… not even a millennium will be enough to recover. Yet, with persistence, I strongly believe

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 would once again be reclaimed by

Sister?" Ray's voice suddenly echoed from

"Ray?"

said earlier. But as you said, we don't have a lot of people…

She nodded in agreement. "I can remember everything like it just happened yesterday. But to think we've been running for more than a

to be a bit relaxed, Sister. I know that you've been

gotten my spirit yet. I'm not going to stop right now… at least, not until

you'll say that. Actually, I'm here to

me." A smug smile

Ray only smiled and didn't

a lot of people. Unlike the first time they became a part of this group, the people had recognized her. From the spoiled little princess to a reliable superior, Margaretha had

Alex had been isolating himself for

Alex right from the get-go. However, she abruptly stopped when she saw Alex concentrating his energy

it, painting the dull white metal blade. The handle was a bit thinner as

him. It was just that his mouth was a bit foul and his action sometimes was questionable. But when he just focused on his work like this, even Margaretha stopped talking

Alex gradually opened his eyes and found her right in front

grabbed the blade and handed it to her.

was dumbfounded, not knowing what trick

reward for everything you've done so

him actually explained with a playful tone. "Just accept it. He has been working hard to produce

about? I'm merely measuring everyone's contribution and she just happens to be the second.

"Right?"

Hurry up and complete those weapons!" Alex raised his voice before

time, it was Margaretha that

then—" Alex stopped when he turned back to her and saw her

This smile was like none other. It was filled with genuine emotion, sincere feelings, and just pure

of hers, Alex finally heard