System vs Rebirth

"In that case, we'll take our leave now, Marquis." Earl Haverson politely shook Noel's hand.

"Yes. Please take care of the situation over there."

"Of course. It's time to destroy Earl Canmond economically." Earl Haverson smiled and took a step back before walking away.

Earl Havenson was the last noble he met before going home. During the day, they had been walking around the town to greet the citizens.

And after taking care of everything, they could finally return to the main city with everyone.

While looking at Earl Haverson's back, Noel's expression turned sad.

"What's wrong? Isn't the plan going well? Or is there a problem?" Anna, who was accompanying him the whole day, couldn't help but look concerned.

"It's nothing. The plan itself works very well. It's just…" Noel paused for a moment. "The ones who will suffer the most are the common people."

Anna held his hand. "I know you've done your best. Sadly, there is no other way to do this. If we seek the Greenwood Kingdom's help, the royal family will take action against us. If we engage in a territorial war, it can be seen as rebellion. That's why I know that you want to end this problem as quickly as possible, so even when the common people suffer, it will be for a brief moment. You have even prepared the relief supplies."

Noel bit his lips. As a lord, he had to be merciless to his enemies. But he knew that if he fought nobles, the common people under those nobles would suffer the most.

"I love that kindness of yours." Anna rested her head on Noel's shoulder.

"Kindness, huh? It's just my principle. It's just… I'm afraid that if I continue doing this, the bad and corrupted effects of being a noble will affect me and turn me into someone that I hate."

"When that time happens, I will surely give you a good smack."

A small smile appeared on Noel's face. He took a deep breath and said, "Let's go back, shall we?"

"En."

While Lounstein was celebrating the marriage, the four nobles were facing a huge crisis right before their eyes.

"My lord! It's not good!" A butler entered Earl Canmond's office with a panicked expression.

"What's wrong?" Earl Canmond's expression turned grim. The situation in his territory wasn't good, so he thought there might be a riot starting.

Unfortunately for him, the one that struck him was much worse than a mere riot.

declared economic sanctions against us. Anyone who dares to cross his territory to bring the goods will face an enormous tax. Those who try to smuggle will be

Earl Canmond's heart sank. His brain was revolving at crazy speed, connecting all the dots. "Impossible. Check the two nobles where we

does the

"Know what?"

also declared the completion of the Golden Trade

Canmond was terrified. Golden Trade Road was the name Noel gave to the highway he

to them at a very low price. However, what can we do when Earl

can pay a high price for the goods, but it's impossible to do the same for other cities

froze. He couldn't help but say with a desperate tone, "What if we use another

another butler came to the room. "Emergency. We

horror. "Count Lastis, Baron Willow, and Countess Hestia give us the

dropped to his chair. "It's

territory. By getting their cooperation, they could isolate

Canmond's face became white

sanction, we basically damaged the foundation of the economy of this land. Then, he forced us to sell our assets at a low price instead of buying them at

fund, he placed an economic sanction against us, which would cripple our economy and tried to

economy ruined, the land became less stable and there would be great unrest among the populace. Sadly, we had cut down the army's budget, which reduced the number of soldiers, making us unable to stop the riots

Even if we tried to raise it again, it wouldn't reach its peak anytime

our economy while being isolated completely. And

this sanction allowed the other nobles to have an opportunity to make a

his road project's success, Lounstein's

he had lost. Even if he tried to survive,

could try contacting the Greenwood Kingdom, but Noel's connection over there reached even the highest level, so there was no

prediction, the other three

to the other three lords to help us. If they don't give any help, it means their territories will fall sooner

butler didn't know what to say at this point. He had heard Earl Canmond's explanation and realized that they had been

stopped his butler from

The butler

…

As soon as he closed the door, the only thing coming out

is so useless. I have to get away right now. I don't want to risk my companies…" Matthew gritted his teeth. "To think that both of my companies are being pressured from all sides. Even our sales have dropped to 70%. If this

He never thought that Marquis Ardagan's plan was this thorough. It was no wonder he was so confident in

those three merchants that took Noel's offer were ready to take

few months, managed to do this well. It was as if he were fighting against a noble who had decades