System vs Rebirth

Noel and Anna were sitting on their beds as though they were still too hurt to move around. Meanwhile, a beautiful woman wearing a white robe with a crescent moon crest on her chest and her signature blindfold stood in front of them.

Despite seeing them injured, she actually greeted her with a calm tone as though she wasn't worried about them. "Since I've promised back then that I will drop the honorific after you become a noble, then I can be more comfortable with you. Hello, Noel and Anna."

Noel nodded. "Unfortunately, I can't greet you formally because of my current condition."

There were only Noel, Anna, Evan, Khalid, and Layla in the room. Evan was just trying to protect these two kids while trying to learn about the relationship between Noel and Anna.

Evan thought, 'The Moon Temple is a large influence. They remain neutral most of the time, so it's surprising that these two actually know her. When did they meet? It seems that I still underestimate these two kids. Their connection might be far bigger than my wildest imagination.'

Seeing that Noel didn't say anything about the others inside this room, Layla actually said, "Is that so? Even though you are well enough to run and jump around?"

"…" Noel scratched the back of his head. It seemed that Layla had realized his current condition.

"I have told you in the past, right? I don't regret losing my eyesight because in exchange, all my other senses are heightened. Your breath doesn't sound like you are in critical condition… Though, I can't see if you're covered in bandages or not." Layla confidently smiled as though she had seen through Noel.

"Haha. I guess I can't fool you." Noel chuckled. He was impressed by Layla's sense. In the past, Layla was only a peak Spirit Master. But because she had exhausted most of his power to protect the city, she couldn't release her full power during that fight.

And this time, it seemed that she had become even stronger. While Noel was confident that he could defeat Layla, it wouldn't be an easy fight due to the nature of her ability.

Layla said, "It seems that you don't need our healers, so I guess I have come in vain."

"While it's good to reminisce about the past, I think we should move on to the matter in question first."

"If you say so." Layla nodded in agreement. "The reason for coming here is to repay you for your help back then. As I said earlier, you've gained my respect for what you did back then, so in exchange, I will be setting up the Moon Temple here. If possible, in your main city as well."

"!!!" Evan was the most shocked person here. He thought, 'If the Moon Temple set up their branch here, it would mean that at least fifty temple knights would be stationed here. There should be a few Spirit Masters and Spirit Wielders. While they can't be used to fight against other influences, they will definitely help if the city is attacked by demons.

'I am here to help the city, but if the Moon Temple takes over, it will mean that there is a chance that Noel will replace me. Still, why would the Saintess go all the way here just to set up the branch? Normally, it would be just an officer coming here.

'And there should be one or two priests with healing abilities standing by in the village. It seems that aside from repaying Noel, the Saintess is trying to witness the transformation of runes.'

Evan knew all the benefits that came from the Moon Temple setting up their branch here. While the temple was also aiming for something, the benefits far outweigh it.

Noel smiled with a wry smile. "I don't mind if you want to set up a temple here, but I can't give you permission for the main city yet."

"I see." Layla understood Noel's circumstances. It seemed that the main city was more amazing than she originally thought. And Noel obviously wanted to hide his trump card as much as possible.

you to suddenly come here. This is not

moment. "Of course. I'm not going to use my temple influence to force you. Instead,

"Oh? Please elaborate."

give us permission, we would like

the ground. The Moon Temple might be disliked because it was known as the temple of sadness. It was because they built their temple in a place where there were a lot of battles and people lost

Temple was actually a god-sent opportunity for a lord. After all, they could

headquarters. 'In the past, Earl Escanor had headquarters in his territory. As a result, he can focus on expanding his

soldiers are injured, he can simply ask them to

that, in exchange for taking a look at the runes, they will be helping Noel expand his territory. And this was actually a perfect opportunity because Noel's territory was at the edge of the kingdom, meaning he could expand his territory

down for a moment, contemplating. If this was someone else, they might agree to it without hesitation. However, Noel wondered if the runes were more important than the temple

even glanced at Anna, who was considering

of me, but I don't think I can grant you that permission."

rejection amused Layla and dumbfounded

the reason?" Layla asked, not expecting such an

at the side, specifically at Khalid as

confidently. "That's because he has me. Your Moon Temple is extraordinary, but I can do the job of several priests if I

the voice of this person, but no one

"Khalid."

confident, he shouldn't be an unknown person, so it narrowed down the potential people. It was then that reality struck her. "May I know if you are the former Royal Alchemist Khalid

"It is I."

why Noel had the liberty to reject her. Khalid could handle the task of the priests and

of her subordinate, it seemed that the Runes were more important than the

On the other hand, it would be hard to convince Noel. The more desperate she was, the easier

that Layla was planning to

the case, what if I offer

Anna was the first one to react with an annoyed expression. It was an

it better." Layla hurriedly corrected herself. "What

the city, repelling all kinds of demons. Having her inside the city could allow him to create a barrier on

wall that would be erected in the first attack was

was worth more than the entire

was simply not an

furrowed her eyebrows, feeling something was not right. "I don't think that's all. You're going to offer another condition, right? Someone like you should

that I will remain in your city for

"And the other conditions?"