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 cut

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

the Lord

"Know what?"

the completion

highway he was expanding. Their announcements were the same as their declaration of

price. However, what can

same for other cities in our territory. In addition, all the acquired funds will be gone in no

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

he said those words, another butler came to

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

Earl Canmond dropped to his chair.

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

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

the sanction, we basically damaged the foundation of the economy of this land. Then, he forced us to sell our

which would cripple our economy and tried to suck

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 or even

of the supply and demand, we 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

being

make a connection

goods and could easily survive the winter. With his

he had lost. Even if he tried to survive, he

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

according to his prediction, the other three

other three lords to help us. If

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

stopped his butler from leaving. "Where is that bastard,

butler looked

…

his carriage. As soon as he

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 continues, they might even drop below the top ten companies in this

that Marquis Ardagan's plan was this thorough.

that took Noel's offer were ready to take the

managed to do this well. It was as if he were fighting against