System vs Rebirth

Chapter 602 Fortification

After declaring their intention, Clara began to discuss the details about them. As expected, there were a lot of arguments due to the long discussion.

But because Clara had mentioned all the important points, even if they didnʼt agree, they were moving in that direction.

Noel remained silent the whole time. It wasnʼt his place to interfere, and he personally was interested in how they operated.

It seemed that the Tower Association and the Demon Banner Army didnʼt really like each other.

The Demon Banner Army was a soldier who protected this country, so of course, they were a bit skeptical of the people from the Tower Association who did nothing but focus on their research.

The Tower Association didnʼt like that view as well. Though, they couldnʼt deny that they were focusing on their research. Some were related to their personal interest and gain. But some were trying to improve the quality of life of the people or help the people on the frontline.

So, they might be able to berate the Demon Banner Army, but they couldnʼt justify their actions as well.

In the end, they ended up arguing by picking up a simple matter.

Noel didnʼt seem to have any interest in the meeting itself. However, it was just a facade for him to listen to their argument, especially the Plant Lord. He might be a threat, so he had to make sure that they didnʼt fall for his trick.

The Stone Lord might look calm and wise, but he was a bit too greedy. Though he was greedy, it was toward knowledge instead of money. He wanted a lot of things to research, as if he didnʼt have any retirement plan.

Meanwhile, the Plant Lord was extremely cautious and systematic. He always came up with two or three reasons when he rebuked someoneʼs argument. It made him look smart but petty at the same time.

Noel couldnʼt really find any other clue in the Plant Lordʼs words. Even though he was a bit skeptical, he couldnʼt find anything other than suspicion.

So, Noel had to drop the matter for the time being.

After three hours, the meeting reached an agreement and Clara immediately returned to the group.

She started instructing her people to build a wall. They even fortified it with some ditches to make it hard for the monsters to surpass it.

Of course, the walls were made of wood and there was no Spirit Enchantment that could reinforce it.

But they had prepared this time.

Clara gathered Rose and Noel in her tent and commanded them, ”Noel, Rose. The knowledge about the Runes has been spread for more than a month. I think itʼs fine for you to use it to reinforce the wall. What do you think?”

Noel thought for a moment. ”I donʼt really mind. Even if they try to investigate us, they will know that the books originated from us sooner or later. Though, I hope that you can pin all the blame on me… I mean, my original identity.”

”I donʼt mind. I can even act like Iʼm saddened over your death or something since Iʼm requesting a lot from you.” The Spirit Enchantment wasnʼt a simple matter. Even a Master Blacksmith wouldnʼt easily reinforce the wall of other cities.

When they did it, they would be paid heavily. So, Clara knew that she asked Noel not only to reveal his secret but also to do something expensive for free. That was why she tried to accommodate all his requests.

Noel added one more thing while pointing his finger at Rose. ”Also, the one who will be reinforcing the wall is Rose, not me.”

”Huh?” Both Rose and Clara were startled by that statement.

Noel smiled as if he had expected this reaction and began explaining the reason for his statement. ”If I use it, people will doubt me, considering Iadre and Noel have the same gender. But if itʼs Rose, thereʼs no way people will think Rose is Noel, right?”

Rose narrowed her eyes. She agreed with him, but she felt something was wrong. She wanted to ask about it, but Noel was the lord she had recognized, so she didnʼt want to say something unnecessary.

Though, Clara was different. She didnʼt care and asked without hesitation. ”You are planning something, arenʼt you? Thereʼs no way thatʼs the only reason why you refuse to do it.”

”…” Noel scratched the back of his head helplessly. ”I guess I canʼt hide it from you. Yes, Iʼm planning to leave the camp for approximately three to four days.”

”I donʼt really mind, but you are one of our Zero Squadʼs members, so I need to know the reason. Donʼt forget that you are a Spirit Master right now. Although itʼs the same as your peers, the Spirit Master is treated differently compared to the stage below it.”

Noel thought for a moment and explained, ”I need to go somewhere. The reason is simple, and I think itʼs fine to tell you this.

”The Water Lord once gave me a few names that might be related to the Supreme Devil Organization.

”The Plant Lord is one of them. Thatʼs why Iʼm afraid that something will happen in this expedition.

”So, we have to watch our back while handling the expedition, which makes this expedition harder than we originally thought. Hence, Iʼm leaving this place so that I can call for more reinforcement.”

”Are you planning to bring another Captain into the mix?” Clara narrowed her eyes. She didnʼt question anything about Noelʼs information since it wasnʼt necessary. Although a part of her couldnʼt believe Noel, she didnʼt have any reason not to trust him as well.

”No. A Captain or even a squad will be a bit too eye-catching. We might end up alerting the Plant Lord at this rate. Thatʼs why Iʼm planning to invite another person… not from the Tower Association and the Demon Banner Army.”

”!!!” Clara widened her eyes in surprise. ”If not from those two, then from where? Do you have more connections outside the two places?”

Noel answered her with a smile.