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.

fine, right?" Alex sighed while looking away. "I'm too tired to

With that, we still have another seven days worth of supply,

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

Prepare yourself!" Alexander

Ray had also changed. The timidness he had in the

…

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 main group

to call home soon. They had been on

However, the holy light has yet to disappear and illuminate a new promised land. Once hit rock bottom, humanity

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

into the canal of time." Margaretha closed her eyes for a moment as if trying to imagine the beautiful land that would once

Sister?" Ray's voice suddenly echoed

"Ray?"

overheard what you said earlier. But as you said, we don't have a lot of people… we are too weak and unable

She nodded in agreement. "I can remember everything like it just happened yesterday. But to think we've

bit relaxed,

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

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

for me? I guess he can't do anything without me." A smug smile appeared

Ray only smiled and didn't follow

group, the people had recognized her. From the spoiled little

where Alex had been isolating himself

wrong? I guess you can't help but need me again." She smirked, teasing Alex right from the get-go. However, she abruptly stopped when she

on it, painting the dull white metal blade. The handle was a bit thinner as if it had been adjusted to

like this, couldn't help but mesmerize her. In fact, Alex was handsome and the gallant figure made one feel they could rely on him. It was just that his mouth

eyes and found her right in

the blade and handed it to her. "Here you

She was dumbfounded, not knowing what trick Alex was playing

for

playful tone. "Just accept it. He has been working hard to produce that weapon.

contribution and she just happens to be

"Right?"

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

it was Margaretha that

to start an argument, then—" Alex stopped when he

a smile on her face. This smile was like none other. It was filled with genuine emotion, sincere feelings, and just

Alex finally heard something that he thought he