System vs Rebirth

Chapter 205 Next Plan

”…” Noel understood what Raincart was saying. In fact, with all this information, he would have the same thought. It seemed that Raincart had been investigating on his own even though his son-in-law had asked him not to interfere.

But due to the limitation, he couldnʼt really investigate that far. Only someone from the Muivell Kingdom could do it without getting suspected.

Noel was the perfect example.

ʼI see. Thereʼs a chance that Marquis Stargaze himself is an ally and my father is the mastermind of his own executions. I donʼt know the reason, but I feel that a portion of it is the truth. If thatʼs the case, the best option right now is to go to my familyʼs mansion to get some information.

ʼWith a low number of guards, I can sneak into the mansion to find out the real reason behind the execution. If I canʼt find anything, then I have to get stronger so that I can meet the marquis himself. Whether itʼs from torture or normal interrogation, I will be able to get some information.

ʼIt seems this is the path to discovering about my familyʼs circumstances. If itʼs like this, can I consider Anna the murderer of my family? But she was advocating for my familyʼs execution… Although her opinion didnʼt matter, she was still…ʼ

Noel fell silent, wondering what he needed to do now.

ʼWell, Iʼm planning to meet with Anna to explore the Sword Saintʼs tomb. After that, weʼre going to complete the rest of the requirements for graduation… Should I bring Anna to my familyʼs mansion to help with the investigation? But I canʼt really trust Anna completely. She might be trying to erase all kinds of evidence. As expected, I have to go there alone.ʼ

Noel pinched the bridge of his nose because there was another problem. ʼStill, if I graduate, Iʼll be sent to the Dark Territory to fight against the demons. Itʼs an opportunity to grow because there are many demons and we can absorb their crystals… Thatʼs what the knights from the Demon Banner Army needed.

ʼBut if I go there, I donʼt know when I can return to investigate it. If I wait too long, the evidence might disappear since thereʼs a chance someone might come to that place.ʼ

Noel was contemplating his choices because one wrong move could screw him.

But there was one missing variable in his thought. Noel suddenly asked, ”Grandfather. Do you know this figure called the third prince?”

”The third prince of the Muivell Kingdom… I mean, the former prince. The former prince seemed to be an honorable person since he wanted to take the throne for the people. It was said he wanted to remove the Supreme Devil Organization from the Muivell Kingdom.

”I think that was why your father supported him. Well, Iʼm not sure myself since I havenʼt investigated him. After losing in the throne fight, he was exiled to the southwest area to live there for the rest of his life.”

Noel thought for a moment. ”This is weird. Shouldnʼt the royal family kill the third prince since the latter might make a comeback?”

”Indeed. But I donʼt know anything about it. I can try to investigate, but my influence is limited in the Muivell Kingdom.”

”If thatʼs the case, then Iʼll go. I mean, my father told me that I could go to the third prince for help.”

”Your father? I see. Well, if he says itʼs fine, itʼs fine I think.” Raincart nodded in agreement. ”Itʼs your life. You can do everything you want. If you are tired and donʼt want to do anything with the Ardagan Family anymore, you can go back here and change your name to Noel Ezenholm. Iʼll be sure to protect you.”

”Thank you, Grandfather.” Noel bowed his head. ”Thatʼs right. I want to ask you something…”

”What is it?” Raincart tilted his head in confusion.

”I…” Noel hesitated for a moment. He wanted Raincart to keep safe the introductory rune book for him, but knowing Raincart was a famous Spirit Magician, he might realize the relationship between the runes and the Spirit Enchantment, making things more complicated.

But if he brought the book back, Septa might be able to find it and ask him about the relation between that book and the runes he had seen in the Ancient Demon Treeʼs location.

Noel thought for a moment and said, ”I want you to keep something for me.”

”And that is?”

”Iʼm going to keep it a secret for now. Iʼll give it to you before I go back to the Muivell Kingdom.” Noel made a wry smile. He also wanted to test his grandfather slightly, wondering if his grandfather would investigate him or not.

”I see. Well, Iʼll be looking forward to what kind of thing you want me to hold. I just want to make sure of one thing. You are not going to give me something illegal, right?”

”Donʼt worry about it.” Noel shook his head. The runes werenʼt illegal since he was the only person writing them. Even the record about rune was only at the grand library in this kingdom.

But that also raised another question. Where did Annaʼs knowledge about runes come from? She said it came from a book, but it was kinda impossible since the only record was the book in this kingdomʼs library.

Raincart continued, ”Iʼll hold that thing from you since itʼs not illegal. But you have to promise me that youʼre going to get it back.”

Noel smiled, knowing that Raincart was indirectly implying to him to not die. ”I understand. Iʼll be sure to get it back from you.”

”Good.” Raincart stood up and said, ”Well, itʼs almost time for dinner. Letʼs go back and have dinner.”

”Do you think itʼs fine for me to come?”

”Itʼs fine. Everyone seems to like your father. As shrewd as he was, he was indeed a generous person.” Raincart remembered one thing. ”Thatʼs right. I heard you could use many Spirit Abilities. Tell me, since when did you start training?”

”I was truly ignorant before I came to the Demon Banner Army.” Noel chuckled. It was truly hard to believe it, but that was what truly happened.

”I see. So, how about taking Ezenholmʼs name? With your talent, I can match you up with the princess, you know. Or maybe someone related to Duke…” Raincart smirked.

”Stop being my matchmaker. Itʼs not the time for that yet.”

”Even though you asked Ilzen to teach you how to cook?”

”How did you even come to that kind of conclusion?”

”Now that I think about it, Ilzen tried to test your rationality by making you sleep with Elsa. I guess youʼre not that kind of person.”

”It was a test?”

”Hahaha, did I say that?”