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.

has just declared economic sanctions against us. Anyone who dares to cross his territory to bring

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

does the

"Know what?"

also declared the completion of the Golden

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

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

the same for other cities in our territory. In addition, all the

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

words, another butler came to the room. "Emergency. We have

took this letter and read it in horror. "Count Lastis, Baron Willow, and Countess Hestia give us

to

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

face became white

economy of this land. Then, he forced us to sell our assets at a low price

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

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

supply and demand, we had cut down our production. Even if we tried to raise it again, it wouldn't reach its peak

economy while being isolated

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

got our goods and could easily survive the winter. With his road project's success,

down. He realized that 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 nobles over

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

help us. If they don't give any help, it means their territories

this point. He had

more thing." Earl Canmond stopped his

The butler looked

…

city, Matthew was already boarding his carriage. As soon as he closed the door, the only thing coming out of

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

Marquis Ardagan's plan was this thorough. It was no

took Noel's offer

few months, managed to do this well. It was as