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.

just declared economic sanctions against us. Anyone who dares to cross his territory to bring the goods will face

all the dots. "Impossible. Check the two nobles where we sell our clothes

does the

"Know what?"

also declared the completion of

Canmond was terrified. Golden Trade Road was the name Noel gave to the highway he was expanding. Their announcements were the same as their declaration of siding with the

"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

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

He couldn't help but say with

came to the

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

to

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

the real plan of Marquis Ardagan." Earl Canmond's face

Then, he forced us to sell our assets at a low price instead of buying them at

he placed an economic sanction against us, which would cripple our

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

tried to raise it again, it wouldn't reach its peak anytime soon.

recover our economy while being isolated completely.

might have suffered a bit economically, but this sanction allowed the other nobles to have an opportunity to make a connection

his road project's success, Lounstein's economy would reach a whole

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

Noel's connection over there reached even the highest level, so there

prediction, the other three nobles

the other three lords to help us. If they don't give any help,

this point. He had heard Earl Canmond's explanation and realized that

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

The butler

…

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

my companies…" Matthew gritted his teeth. "To think that both of my companies are being pressured from

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

happened, those three merchants that took Noel's offer were ready to take the top

a lord only for a few months, managed to do this well. It