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.

me? We have thought about this problem before departure, but we don't have anything else

prime minister suddenly thought of something. He muttered,

answer in the form of a

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

silk… Are you asking us to hand 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

To resolve our conflict, you can just give me one of the few methods you have for preserving the food.

and knew how effective it was. The kingdom also thought that if they could combine this guide with their enrollment in the Rune Academy, they would be able to surpass the rest of the

the preservation method was quite simple. While it was important, it wasn't at the rune teaching guide's level. "Are you

of preserving their meat and have no choice but to dispose of them. You can see it as

"…understandable. But isn't this

a great deal for them, but it was so good that it felt like a trap. In addition, they wronged Noel in the past to the point where he

rather have one less enemy than be petty." Noel shrugged with a calm expression. "If the Atracaeca Kingdom can punish the second prince

by the request. Noel simply looked too good as

asked, "In that case, why do

to purchase a

why Noel wanted to end their grudge on a good note. This way, they could form a trade as equals. "In that case, we

formal channel. I will pay for the

excuse me, but aren't you having a conflict

it doesn't change the

thinking. It explained everything if

indebted to me, you can just promise me that you will

perhaps notice something from the demons,

yet, but… there is a chance that

in history—will

be that calamity

Kingdom, the one known as the only person to reach the

prime minister looked at the young man before him and added his wife

the Ardagan family? If that's true, does that mean a Demon King will

for it while having someone stabbing

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. Judging the history between Marquis Ardagan and the Supreme Devil Organization,

breath. He didn't know if this was true, but if he returned and proved his speculation, there was no

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