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.

be useless. Is that why he stops me? We have thought about this problem before departure, but we

thought of something.

an answer in the form of

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

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

food.

The kingdom also thought that if they

preservation method was quite simple. While it was important, it

demons recently. And because of that, I don't have any way of preserving their meat and have no choice but

minister contemplated. "…understandable. But isn't this more beneficial for

it felt like a trap. In addition, they wronged Noel in the past to the point where he almost lost his life. That kind of grudge was

a calm expression. "If the Atracaeca Kingdom can punish the second prince without creating a long lasting grudge between us, that's

aback by the request.

the prime minister asked, "In that case,

like to purchase a huge amount of glass from the

why Noel wanted 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

pay for the tax." Noel waved his hand,

confused. "Please excuse me, but aren't you having a conflict

people, but it doesn't

explained everything if Noel focused on demons instead of all

can just promise me that you will help me fight the demons

something from the demons,

yet, but… there is a chance that

than anything recorded in

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 King is going

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

the young man before him and added his wife to his imagination. Their growth was

a Demon King

danger, he chose to prepare for it while having someone stabbing him

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, there's a chance that he has seen the potential

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

I will pick the preservation method that you can easily replicate in this land. I will try to convince the king to bear