System vs Rebirth

Creak!

The sound of the door opening echoed inside the room as Marquis Benedict turned his head around to confirm the identity of the person. As soon as he saw a black-haired man entering the room, he hurriedly stood up and placed his hand on his chest. "Marquis Benedict from the Zaecuria Kingdom. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"I apologize for making you wait even though I know that you have a long journey to reach this place." Noel smiled while walking to Marquis Benedict. After shaking hands, both of them sat down.

"Please don't worry about it. Me and my soldiers have gotten some rest thanks to it." Marquis Benedict shook his head.

"So, may I know the reason for your visit this time, Marquis Benedict?" Noel asked.

"I am here to congratulate you for becoming a noble, O' Master of Runes, Earl Noel Ardagan." Benedict paused for a moment before listing the gifts. "It's not much, but I've brought a lot of jewels, gold, treasures, and Demon Crystals."

"I thank you and the Zaecuria Kingdom for showing such kindness to a mere earl like me." Noel just played along with the pleasantries.

However, that was enough to make Marquis Benedict twitch his eyebrows. Who would believe Noel was just a mere Earl? His technology would allow him to become a Marquis easily if he spread that technology. Once he established his strength, becoming a Duke was not impossible.

In fact, if there was no conflict between the Ardagan Family and the Royal Family, the latter would have sent their princess to marry Noel to make it easier for them to elevate Noel's position as a Duke.

Marquis Benedict said, "Seeing how busy you are, I believe that we can skip pleasantries and focus on the main topic."

Noel's expression turned serious. "Please…"

"First of all, we would like to know about the Rune Academy. Do you know the age limit for attending the rune school?"

"Rune Academy… As the name implies, it's an academy for the young generations to become better than the current generations. At the same time, I know that it's going to be unfair to those older generations because they know more and will probably learn it faster than the younger generations. That's why I'm planning to first separate it into three categories: Expert, Talented, and Common. I think you know what I'm implying here."

"So, the Expert Class is for the older generations whose experience and wisdom have been polished. The Talented Class is for the younger generations. As for the common, are you trying to recruit commoners, Mr. Noel?"

"No. Talented is for those who have Spirits while Common is the class for people who don't have spirits. After all, my runes only need Spiritual Energy, not spirits. And I'm not planning to separate the nobles and the commoners in my territory."

"Not separating nobles and commoners? Won't this cause friction between them?"

"Indeed. Theoretically speaking, the principal of this academy will be my direct disciple, Livia. Do you think anyone has a higher status than her?"

Benedict fell silent for a moment before shaking his head.

at my city, do you think those

families. The only thing that was different between a noble and a commoner was their financial resources and status. "Still, I do think there will be

they shall be expelled from the academy. We'll see if their noble families will ask for my explanation or beat their own children."

awaken their spirits were still able to absorb the Demon Crystals. However, they didn't know their conversion rate because

Noel properly developed the city and repelled the

would blame the child for not enduring it and losing the opportunity. That was why the noble families

he added the connection between Noel and the Greenwood Kingdom's princess, the Sword Arbiter, and the Demon Banner Army, no one

understand your plan. So, I believe there is

have any age limit. However, they do have stricter requirements and background

you can't afford to have a lot of people that can threaten

the other two classes, the maximum age will be 15 years old. If they're

see. Suppose our Zaecuria Kingdom wants to buy a quota.

Livia and Tristan. And I will personally hold a class every once in a while. And 30 slots are reserved for normal recruitment for commoners or regular sources. What do you think

Benedict felt pressured. Instead of giving a price, Noel actually directed that question back to him. If he made it too low, Noel would

10 slots for the other two classes. As for the price…" Marquis Benedict paused. "We'll offer you 20,000 gold

Crystals, and 1,000 Low Level Demon Crystals for each slot

already tremendous. And this was only fifteen slots. He still had 105 slots left, of which 45 of them had been reserved for other influences

overpaid. While Noel could simply brush this matter off, he didn't

seems that you are

of wonderful things you could do with runes.

new technology. Even though they are still prototypes, they're still very

We'll pay the full price." Marquis Benedict nodded, thinking they could buy some and learn the production method by analyzing

Benedict… If

and confused at the same time. He didn't know why Noel would mention something like this, considering the Muivell Kingdom was the

a river here. And do you think that the automatic carriage is the only thing that can

a moment before standing up while

that can go upstream by using

Benedict's eyes brightened. The five slots he mentioned must be about the Expert Class. Noel actually gave them the opportunity to work together to create a boat. If Noel could make the boat with runes, it would definitely help the Zaecuria Kingdom a lot.

them and using their crystals to refuel

those five experts learned Noel's method, they might be able to build a ship that could reach a

was no need to buy the carriages whatsoever. The same runes

be attacked soon. I'm just afraid that I can't realize that project if I

Benedict fully understood Noel's