System vs Rebirth

"I've returned, Grand Protector." The prime minister of the Atracaeca Kingdom kneeled on one knee before the Grand Protector and other Great Protectors.

"Mhmm. I believe you have brought good news for us, am I right?" The Grand Protector asked with a grim expression.

"Yes, Grand Protector. The connection with the Ardagan family has been established. The condition is actually much more favorable for us than anything we've imagined."

"Is that so? Can you recount everything for all of us here?" The Grand Protector asked.

"Yes, sir."

…

Ten days ago.

The prime minister and Noel were sitting in front of each other.

The prime minister felt pressured. He didn't want to mess up this meeting. At the same time, with his power as a Great Protector, he could see Noel's true strength. No matter what he did, he couldn't defeat Noel.

"I have read the official letter from the Atracaeca Kingdom. I'm looking at it positively…" Noel didn't beat around the bush since it would just make the situation more awkward.

"!!!" The prime minister's eyes lit up.

However, Noel raised one finger. "But before we reach that point, shall we discuss the condition?"

"Ah, yes!" The prime minister nodded. As a great noble, there was no way Noel would just swallow the extortion from their second prince. In addition, the Atracaeca Kingdom is utilizing the trade ban because this would be their chance to settle their grievance.

The prime minister raised two fingers. "I've heard that your territory is currently in need of materials. So…"

Noel raised his hand, stopping him. "I apologize for stopping you here, but I'd like to decline your support regarding this."

"Mhmm?" The prime minister raised his eyebrows, not expecting that Noel would reject him so flatly. "What do you mean, Marquis Ardagan?"

"You're misunderstanding something. My territory isn't really facing any trouble."

The prime minister couldn't help but frown. He thought, 'Is he underestimating us? No. He might stop me because it's rather useless to send those materials because the cost will be much higher. This place is located in the very north of the Muivell Kingdom, while our capital is located in the very south. They are the exact opposite and it'll take days, if not weeks, to travel.

We have thought about this problem before departure, but we don't have anything else to offer. The Atracaeca Kingdom is already lacking a lot of

of something. He muttered,

in the form

guessed it right. If they were talking about specialty, the Atracaeca Kingdom had three

over one of our specialties to resolve the conflict, Marquis?" The prime minister never thought Noel would be this greedy. He instantly raised his guard, not planning to agree to anything

preserving the food. It shouldn't be that significant for you, right? You can consider it a trade between

and knew how effective it was. The kingdom also thought that if they could combine this guide with their

it wasn't at the rune teaching guide's level. "Are you

have killed a lot of demons recently. And because of that, I don't have any way of preserving their meat and have no choice but to dispose of them. You can see it as your preservation method has a higher value

The prime minister contemplated. "…understandable. But

In addition, they wronged Noel in

one less enemy than be petty." Noel shrugged with a calm expression. "If the Atracaeca Kingdom can punish the second prince without creating a long lasting grudge between us, that's enough for

the request. Noel

prime minister asked, "In that case, why

thing. I'd like to purchase a huge amount of glass from

to end their grudge on a good note. This way, they could form a trade as equals. "In that case, we can trade in the demon territory to avoid the Muivell

Please enter through the formal channel. I will pay for

excuse me, but aren't you

of people, but it doesn't change

finally understood what Noel was thinking. It explained everything if Noel focused on demons instead of all these political

promise me that you will help me fight the

something

sure yet, but… there is a chance

than anything recorded in history—will come to

deep thought. 'The biggest calamity in history… is it something close to the one that attacked him not long ago? No, if we're talking about the biggest calamity, it might be that calamity that the four kingdoms experienced during their creation. The record states that the Demon King brought chaos to this land by leading millions of demons. Don't tell me a Demon

slain by someone from the Muivell Kingdom, the one known as the only person to reach

man before him and added his wife to

the Ardagan family? If that's true, does that mean a Demon King will come to this land once again? A

chose to prepare for

minister saw Noel in a new light. In addition, he managed to connect another dot to Noel's words. 'The Supreme Devil Organization. They managed to control the demons… which only a Demon King could do.

sucking a cold breath. He didn't know if this was true, but if he returned and proved his speculation, there

I will pick the preservation method that you can easily replicate in this