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.

who dares to cross his territory to bring the goods will face an enormous tax. Those who try to smuggle will be cut

crazy speed, connecting all the dots. "Impossible.

the Lord

"Know what?"

two nobles had also declared the completion of the Golden

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

to them at a very low price. However, what can we do when Earl Haverson gives a sanction? Most of our trades pass through

do the same for other cities in our territory. In addition, all the acquired funds will be gone in

but say with a desperate tone, "What if we

came to

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

Canmond dropped to his

their territory. By getting their cooperation, they could isolate his territory from the rest of

plan of Marquis Ardagan." Earl Canmond's face became

land. Then, he forced us to sell our assets at a

he placed an economic sanction against us, which would cripple

populace. Sadly, we had cut down the army's budget, which reduced the number of

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

our economy while being isolated completely. And the

the other nobles to have an opportunity to make a connection with the Ardagan family directly. At the same time, the expansion of his Golden Trade Road became much

With his road project's success, Lounstein's economy would reach

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

over there reached even the highest level, so there was no way the nobles over

to him was according to his prediction, the other three nobles might be facing the

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

what to say at this point. He had heard Earl Canmond's

stopped his butler from leaving.

The butler

…

already boarding his carriage. As soon as he closed

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

plan was this thorough. It

those three merchants that took Noel's offer

biggest miscalculation was that the young Marquis, who became a lord only for a few months, managed to do this well. It was as if he were fighting against