System vs Rebirth

"Amazing." The soldiers couldn't help but admire when both leaders stepped forth.

Grandell was overwhelming all the demons coming toward him, allowing the soldiers behind them to have an easier time. The same applied to the Moon Temple's knights.

They had gone quite far from the city and should be able to reach the river before the sun was right above their heads.

So, the number of demons had increased significantly. This time, there were a total of a hundred demons that came toward them at once.

The knights fought gallantly. The Moon Temple had shown clearly how they had grown accustomed to fighting demons. Their method was similar to that of the Demon Banner Army, but Grandell and the others were the elite soldiers that had been picked to protect their lord on this trip, so they were the best among the soldiers.

Their prowess dominated the entire battlefield to the point where the Moon Temple looked like a sideshow.

Still, the most important thing was Layla.

When Grandell noticed another few demons coming toward them, a translucent barrier appeared in their way, blocking the demons. It gave him enough time to deal with the current demons before intercepting them.

That was right. Layla had been creating barriers to delay the demons so that the knights weren't overwhelmed by their numbers.

Noel had been observing this whole time. In just three hours, they had encountered about eight hundred demons. It was certainly not a normal number. Someone had artificially increased the number of demons.

And the closer they were to the target, the higher that number. It would be troublesome if they had to fight thousands of demons with their number. For the time being, it was good enough since they only had to fight tens of demons a time.

But if the Supreme Devil Organization started commanding them and turned these demons into an army, Noel had to join the fight.

"Thank you for the help," said Noel while looking at the barrier curiously. Layla couldn't see anymore, so he wondered how Layla knew where and when to deploy the barrier.

"Don't worry about it. As long as the opponents are demons, I don't mind going all out. So, just make sure to conserve your energy since the true enemies haven't made their appearance yet. And if you're wondering about my barrier, then don't forget that I'm a contractor of the Moon Goddess."

It was still daylight, so there was no moon that could help her. But when he recalled the Moon Goddess's true identity, which was the Dark Butterfly Spirit, he got some ideas. It appeared that the Saintess didn't only use her sharpened senses, but also released pollen that allowed her to sense everything around her.

"To be honest, you're far too different from the last time we met."

"Hahaha. I was too weak after maintaining my power for a long time, so I couldn't do anything back then and had to rely on you two. But don't worry, I'm fully recharged now." Layla chuckled.

"That's reassuring. In that case, we will go straight to the river and clear up the area for our camp."

"Is the base near the river?"

"Yes. Today, we'll try lowering their numbers as much as possible. Though, I doubt they will just let us be."

going to get attacked

moment. "I

taken a liking to this carriage. Just look at its maneuverability. I can't

will just act like I can't move my body too

case, I will put you in the best position

He continued assessing the situation, wondering how many demons the Supreme Devil Organization brought to this

river. They drastically slowed down due to the demons, but it shouldn't take

number, considering they only brought two Grandmasters and

some knights were injured, they managed to reach the river without losing a single

there was still one

be able to jump over the river, but barely. The other soldiers

Grandell. I'm going to create a bridge." Noel finally stepped forward, only to be held by Layla from behind. She said, "I will create the bridge. I told you earlier that I'm

you going to make one? I mean, isn't your barrier…" Noel fell silent, realizing that her

remembered that the barrier always appeared in

smiled and went back to the carriage. She then fell to her knees and joined both hands as though she were

the ground and soon extended to the other side of the river. It was sturdy and wide enough for all of them to cross at the same

is able to manipulate the shape and size of her barrier. But the more complicated the shape is, the more she has to concentrate. Lord Earl, please use this chance to cross the river with the carriage. The

actually walked first to ensure that the bridge was safe to

he was grateful for Grandell's attention to detail, it would be rude to the Moon Temple

cross the river. The soldiers were still wary, thinking

an additional wall that would protect them from the outside. Though, there was no need to do so since no demons attacked

reached the other side

out a long

had arrived here, Noel wanted to help her get down from the carriage so that they could set up the

smiled and

that, Noel turned to Grandell. "How

them have small injuries, but only two need a bit of rest. The others can

from the Moon Temple seemed to report their conditions to the Saintess. But they

only fourteen soldiers

Layla. "Do you have anyone

brought one priest to this place, and I leave him in the city. I can make a barrier to give some

turned to Grandell. "Bring me the injured

do, but

as both of them stood in front of Noel, the latter grabbed their arm and

that those injuries would hinder their movements on the

Energy of another person and Noel used it to stimulate their recovery… the