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.

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

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

the Lord

"Know what?"

the completion

the highway he was

very low price. However, what can we do when Earl Haverson gives a sanction? Most of our trades pass through his territory first before reaching

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

help but say with a desperate tone, "What if we

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

and read it in horror. "Count Lastis, Baron Willow, and Countess Hestia give

dropped to

the map. Those three names were located around their territory. By getting their

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

the economy of this land. Then, he forced us to sell our assets at a low price instead of buying them at a much higher price as they

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

unrest among the populace. Sadly, we had cut down the army's budget, which reduced

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 operate

we couldn't recover our economy while being isolated completely. And the territory would definitely

opportunity to make a connection

winter. With his road project's success, Lounstein's economy would

Even if he tried to survive, he

even the

happened to him was according to his prediction, the other three nobles

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

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

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

butler looked

…

was already boarding his carriage. As soon as he

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

never thought that Marquis Ardagan's plan was this thorough. It was

that took Noel's offer

Marquis, who became a lord only for a few months, managed to do this well.