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.

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

brain was revolving at crazy speed, connecting all the dots. "Impossible. Check the two nobles where

does the

"Know what?"

declared the completion of the

was the name Noel gave to the highway he was expanding. Their announcements were the same as their declaration of

"We have sold a lot of our assets to them at a very low price. However, what can we do when Earl Haverson gives a sanction? Most of our trades pass

a high price for the goods, but it's impossible to do the same for other cities in our territory. In addition, all the acquired funds will be gone in no

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

those words, another butler came to the room. "Emergency. We have gotten an emergency

this letter and read it in horror. "Count Lastis, Baron Willow, and Countess

to his chair. "It's

map. Those three names were located around their territory. By getting their cooperation, they could isolate his territory from

Marquis Ardagan." Earl Canmond's face became white as if his

us to sell our

us, which would cripple our economy and

land became less stable and there would be great unrest among the populace. Sadly, we had cut down the army's budget, which

had cut down our production. Even if we tried to raise it again, it wouldn't reach its peak anytime soon. No, it would already be a miracle to even

recover our economy while being isolated completely.

nobles to have an opportunity to make a connection with the Ardagan family directly. At the same time, the expansion of his

With his road project's success,

Canmond gulped down. He realized that he had lost. Even if he tried to survive, he could only last for

but Noel's connection over there reached even the highest level, so there was no way the nobles over there would trade

was according to his prediction, the other

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

know what to say at this point. He

is one more thing." Earl Canmond stopped his butler from

The butler

…

the city, Matthew was already boarding his carriage. As soon as he closed the door,

think that both of my companies are being pressured from all sides. Even our sales have dropped to 70%. If this continues, they might even drop below the top

thought that Marquis Ardagan's plan was this

from what happened, those three merchants that took Noel's offer were ready

to do this well. It