System vs Rebirth

After the people started to settle down, Alexander was recalled to the main group to discuss the next course.

At that time, he met a brown-haired middle-aged guy. He looked at Alexander, saying, "Thank you for your service, Alexander. Without you, we wouldn't have reached this far."

"You don't have to thank me." Alexander chuckled. He was accompanied by Ray and Margaretha this time since it was an important discussion.

"Is that so?" The guy smiled before continuing, "So, the reason I ask you to come here is to form a new place we can call home. I want to create a country, but if we create a republic country, there won't be any order. It will be hard to make a decision and we won't have any speed to work with the tasks at hand. So, I'm thinking about creating a country under the monarchy."

"Do you want to become a king?"

"I actually wanted to nominate you. Thanks to you, the others learned a lot about Spiritual Energy and your help was the most important. So, I thought about you becoming a king."

Alexander looked annoyed while scratching the back of his head. "Don't say that. I'm unfit to be a king. I can't even govern my group well, so you should just do those complicated stuff."

"But…"

"I know that you're going to say that…" The guy shook his head helplessly. "In that case, at least, I want you to be a Duke. You don't have to do a lot of things. Just take care of a small territory and repel any demons… Basically, it's a home for your group. I won't become a king if you refuse, Alex."

"Well…" Alexander glanced at Margaretha, who actually nodded her head as if telling him that she could take care of it.

"Alright then. I'll take it."

"Then, there is one more problem that I want you to solve right now. Since it's going to be a monarchy, there is a need for a family name. As you know, that family name is rather unimportant during our time period, but in this current world, it will be a household name. Hearing it alone can bolster people's morale and other things."

"Can't you just use Simeon or something?" Alex asked.

"I don't mind if you want to use it."

"Well…" Alex suddenly fell silent and looked at Margaretha, thinking about her name. She already had 'Greenwood' in her name, so it would be weird to change it to Simeon. His father or grandmother also didn't bother with the surname either.

So, he wondered if he should use Simeon or something else. He suddenly remembered something… something that united all of them. Yes, it was his sword.

With a single glimpse of his sword, Alex actually smiled, saying, "In that case, I will use Ardagan as my family name. People always tease me with 'Samuel' even though Simeon is the correct one, so let's just replace it with Ardagan."

"What?!" Ray and Margaretha dropped their jaws in disbelief. To think that he would change his name this easily. But considering no one would bother to see his real name, it shouldn't be a problem.

The middle-aged man chuckled. "Hahaha. That sounds just like you. In that case, we shall proceed with that. My name will be Andrew De Lenfeth, and you shall be Alexander Ardagan. In this land, I hope that you will assist me in building this new home, Alex."

"Of course. Ah, should I call you Your Majesty or something? It's starting to become a roleplay."

"Haha. There might be a need to do so, but it's just for formal occasions. I'm extremely grateful to you, so let's just call each other's name when we're alone."

"Got it."

"Then, I will take my leave since I have to take care of the creation of the kingdom." Andrew waved his hand while walking away. Alex also waved his hand but abruptly stopped when Andrew looked back, saying, "Also, congratulations on your engagement. Please invite me when you're married."

"O-oh!" Alex was startled while Margaretha looked away, embarrassed.

…

It took a moment, but the kingdom was finally built and Alex once again called into the capital. He was kneeling in the grand hall for the coronation of the first noble in their new country, Muivell Kingdom.

you, Alexander Ardagan, as

Alex lowered

while Margaretha watched him in silence. She was proud of

with a territory and finally settled down. Most of the people from

a peaceful time as everyone was working hard to build the territory. As expected of Margaretha, she stepped up her game and

at the helm, the progress was far faster than any other nobles. Alex and

territory, protecting them

but surely, Ray's reputation started to grow. Before long, people knew him as someone whose

new people in the territory. Meanwhile,

lot of things happening during that peaceful period, including the rise of the

a duke, Alex had a lot of authority. His strength was also unparalleled, and he assisted

the territory of the demihumans wasn't that far from the Ardagan Family since Alex could also

years after Alex became a noble, a blessing

was holding a small, frail baby in his hand. It might be the first time that he

the child of Alex

territory celebrated the birth of Ernest Ardagan. Ray was protecting the territory non-stop just so that the two could spend more time with the new

peaceful time was cut

noble, the family

while

You should stop working and just let me do

gives me energy. This is the home that we build with our hands, so of course, I'm going to take care of it." Margaretha

me and Ray take care of the outside problems." Alex sighed, not able to fight

heard from our scout that there is a large number of demons approaching the demihumans. The number is in the

thousands?" Alex widened his eyes in shock. "Don't tell

of what an Ancient Demon

demihumans might be pretty strong, but it's not

points that I want both of you to take care of." Margaretha pointed at two areas on the map. "It's possible that they are only trying to lure

while Alex nodded in agreement and took the remaining spot. "We'll finish this fast. Even if we can't stop the demon king, he won't be

"Indeed."

that case,

at their synergy made Margaretha smile. Even now, she couldn't imagine that she would end

from the city in just a few hours,

but Margaretha actually felt

now? He has been haunting the group for a long time, so I can understand that he is going to attack sooner or later. But why now? Are they targeting Ray and Alex? Alex is already a Spirit King, so

warn my brother about the potential ambush? My brother should be able to sense it and make adjustments. Alex is not as flexible as Brother, so should I tell him about

she only sent forth a fast horse to inform both Alex and Ray about her

expected, numerous demons approached the territory. Alex and Ray skillfully eliminated more than fifty thousand demons in just a single day. It was a bloody battle, but with a Spirit King leading them, the soldiers had

to the battle, the information came to Alex a

messenger arrived and reported, "Sir… Madam has sent you this

read the letter

should be trying to achieve something with all these demons. If you find anything suspicious, immediately retreat with

hasn't made his appearance, so I will wait for a bit to see

messenger had wounds all over his body, clearly that he passed

looked like he was about to die. It

messenger dropped from his horse,

was confused and hurriedly grabbed

as he delivered the message during his last breath.

his eyes in disbelief. In that instant, something clicked in