System vs Rebirth

Chapter 1125 Thoughts

"Saintess Layla has arrived." The door was opened by Sandra before she bowed to Layla, allowing her to come in.

Noel nodded to Rose first, signaling for her to get Elaine here. Rose nodded back and walked away. After that, he stood up while saying, "I apologize for taking so long to meet you."

"It seems that you've gotten stronger again, Marquis." Layla smiled. "It's a blessing to this territory."

"Mhmm…" Noel looked at Layla for a moment before turning to Sandra to leave them alone. It seemed that Layla was planning to talk about something important by the way she spoke.

After Sandra left, Noel extended his hand. "It's my fault for taking so long to meet you. It seems that there is a reason for you staying behind when no one will care if you choose to leave since you've fulfilled the agreement we've made beforehand."

Layla smiled. "As expected of Marquis Ardagan, you certainly understand me."

"You're exaggerating. There is no one here, so you can speak informally."

Layla paused for a moment before calling Noel "Marquis Ardagan," as if showing that this wasn't a matter she could easily talk about.

Noel understood the meaning and turned solemn.

"I've received the divine revelation from the Moon Goddess herself. The chaos is approaching. Humans have to join hands to deal with it, or the demons will raze everything that has been built so far."

Noel frowned. Now that he thought about it, her spirit was also one of the highest rank. He was aware of this due to his ancestors' books as well as the meeting with the Spirit God.

Layla continued, "The Moon Temple won't change its way. We will continue to fight the demons but leave the humans' matters alone."

"I see." Noel closed his eyes. Layla simply said that she would help him fight the demon army and the demon king. However, she wouldn't do anything for the Muivell Kingdom, especially their royal family.

Layla politely bowed to him. "I'll go back this time and persuade all the paladins and elders of my Moon Temple to assist you in the battle against demons. However, even with the help of my Moon Temple, it'll be impossible for us to resist them."

"I know." Noel nodded. "I'm not planning to fight it alone."

"I believe so." Layla smiled. She obviously knew that Noel had been creating an alliance in the northern area. Since the only way for the demons to destroy them was through the north, this alliance would create a wall that repelled those demons.

Of course, Noel didn't intend to fight them alone. The Greenwood Kingdom was most likely to come forward the moment they knew a Demon King had appeared. Once Noel was down, the first thing the demons would hit was them after all. Besides, there was no way his grandfather would just let this happen.

They might choose to help, even if it meant invading the Muivell Kingdom.

He also had some relationships with the Zaecuria Kingdom and the Atracaeca Kingdom, but he didn't know whether they would come or not. Still, the Zaecuria Kingdom would be useful for the sea expedition that the Spirit God had ordered him to do.

Still, having the help of all the paladins, archbishops, and elders from the Moon Temple was huge. They also had numerous resources.

Even if it's for propaganda, I'm unwilling to be recognized as such. I'm merely a single man, struggling to break away from my impending doom,"

Marquis. In that case, please excuse me. I'll take

But before she left, she stopped for a moment and added with a

Whether it was due to her exceptional senses or the revelation, it seemed that the matter of his advancement had already spread. Then again,

that the conversation with Layla wasn't the only

standing in front of him. She

to give him assistance during the meeting. While Noel praised Elaine's work, it didn't change the fact that there

he said, "I'm impressed that you're able

rapidly as

you immediately." Noel's expression turned cold, his

had poured her soul into that work, so she didn't understand why

course, Noel explained the reasons why he

merit-based system. It's indeed a good system, but you seem to have forgotten that your idea is in conflict with the aristocratic system we currently adopt. By allowing the citizens to learn, they will be able to criticize the government and rally the masses. Even worse, they

school system. If all the citizens become well-learned, the gap

this as someone coming from a noble lineage. People regard you highly because you are a noble. You have learned a lot of things and are able to

difference between nobles and commoners? For example, what is currently differentiating a merchant family from

a fighter, you need a rest. However, what I can't agree on is regarding noblesse oblige. The servants might get criticized if they don't work while the Lord they serve is still working. That's why I've been doing things during the

if I adopt this system, it's going to be impossible to deal with all the matters in the allocated amount of time. To put it simply, I

not least is public sanitation. While it can prevent diseases,

finished listing the problems and retracted

body was shaking. She had a hard time standing since her legs were about to give up. But Noel actually stopped talking instead

still gave her the opportunity to answer those problems. That was why she

inconsequential for the Marquis. By implementing the merit-based system, we'll be able to inspire commoners to strive for a better future. However, this is by no means allowing them to

create a smaller class between nobles and commoners. In this class, you're known as well-educated

nothing to criticize. In addition, the things

of blurring the gap between nobles and commoners, this system will allow a good noble to create an

the monarchy is still adopted by the entire kingdom, nobles will

By birthing more well- educated people that can help you with government work, you will be able to complete all your work within the allocated

require them to be on standby all the time. However, this can be solved by utilizing a two-shift system. This is not

And by making two shifts, it will allow the servants to have more time outside, which has a

calculate, your burden will be lessened. It can be said that instead of doing everything by yourself, your

butlers can even aim to become

to avoid misconceptions and shocks that might turn

grow drastically to the point where the tax you gain from them will be much

allow me, I can explain the implementation in detail," Elaine explained. She clearly didn't write the whole thing,

what do you think, Rose?" Noel glanced at