System vs Rebirth

"What?" Tristan stood up in shock.

"Yeah. A car accident has finally happened. According to the report, the brake malfunctioned. The team is still investigating this matter, so we have to wait until everything comes to light." Rose nodded.

"This…" Tristan looked down.

"Don't worry. Even if there's something going on, we'll do our best to assist you. Besides, there's no death, so it shouldn't be that big. In addition, the Magic Lord is still keeping the Tower Association in check. If we continue at this pace, they can't do much."

Tristan shook his head. "Master has told me about all this. He has predicted that something will cause a safety incident. The Tower Association will find a way or another to keep the Magic Lord at bay while they come for us.

"Their aim is to get the technology for us in the name of checking the safety. On the other hand, the central government will be coming to fine us and punish us in any way to weaken the family's strength." Tristan frowned.

"…" Dimitri and Rose exchanged looks. It appeared that Noel had expected everything.

Tristan thought for a moment before turning to Dimitri. "Can you bring me all the books and regulations of the entire kingdom, as well as the Tower Association?"

"Hmm? For what?" Dimitri frowned.

"I might not be an expert in that area, but I'm confident in my memory. I will memorize every single clause. I can't become strong in just a week, but at least I can become a legal expert in a week. Please…"

Dimitri smiled. It seemed Noel had seen through this. If there was someone who could lead the Ardagan family in his stead, it would be Tristan.

The strength might matter, but Dimitri was here, and Melissa would come out if it was necessary. Hence, all they needed to do was find the person who could handle all the administration problems.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tristan understood it well. He had also learned how to negotiate after learning a lot as the one in charge of the Runegard company.

Even if he couldn't defeat them, he wouldn't be a pushover.

"I understand. I'll bring you everything. Rose. You should also stall those people." Dimitri agreed with Tristan.

Rose nodded.

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Demon Banner Army.

"Sir. It seems everyone has begun to make their move." Milfa reported.

Oscar squinted his eyes. "Let's see. We don't have a lot of problems in handling Alexander. I don't think they're going to send other Devil Saints to us.

"Even if they do, my defense is already perfect. Any of the units can easily reinforce each other. Although we have to suspend the expedition for a bit, this should be the most solid condition we have had recently.

"In that case, we don't have to worry about Laufey and Josephine. They will probably focus on the Ardagan family, since this is their only chance."

Oscar crossed his arms before looking at Milfa. "I have a secret mission for you."

''A secret mission?"

"Yes. I think it's time for us to reveal our secret weapon, which is you." Stay connected with empire

"Are you sure about this? They will be extra careful the moment they realize my strength…"

Oscar nodded. "I have talked to them about this cooperation. I want you to go to a certain location and regroup with them. They should be waiting for you, so reach it fast before they make a move."

"Who are you talking about?" Milfa tilted her head in confusion. She had never known about this cooperation.

"It's nothing much." Oscar shrugged. "In any case, this is a top secret mission. Everything you see or know over there will be classified. No one, including me, should know what happens. Do you understand?"

"Even you, commander? I have a lot of questions here!"

"I know. But I can't answer any of those. Either way, you should understand it the moment you go there."

Milfa frowned.

She didn't know at that time that the cooperation he was talking about was much more secretive than she originally thought.

Reaching the destination alone didn't take too long, but she was confused about one thing.

"Why did he send me to the demon territory? It should be here, right?" Milfa looked around, wondering where she should find them.

"Are you Oscar's envoy?"

A voice rang in her ears as Milfa couldn't help but turn around, barely sensing that person. "Who are you?"

"If you are Oscar's envoy, we are allies then. And this is perfect. We are about to move as well."

"Who?"

An assassin emerged from the tree, showing himself. After that, he took out a whistle and blew it, signaling two more people to come out.

Milfa didn't recognize the man, but she was taken aback by the appearance of the female.

"You… You are… Leysha Ezenholm?!" Milfa took a step back. "You're still alive?!"

That was right. The people Oscar mentioned were none other than the former Ardagan family.

Leysha almost forgot the fact that Oscar and the Ardagan family once served the Third Prince. In other words, they were close.

In addition, Dimitri was Oscar's friend and rival, so it wouldn't be weird if both of them had been working together from the start.

What if Oscar was never on the Third Prince's side? What if Oscar knew everything that transpired beforehand?

What if everything he had done until now was just a way to escape from their prying eyes?

Milfa's heart sank. She didn't know how much she misunderstood the entire situation or how much her guesses were correct.

Still, one thing was clear. Noel's parents were still alive. She didn't see Luke, but there was no way he would die if Leysha managed to escape the execution.

Leysha smiled. "I see. Oscar sent this girl. Now that I think about it, isn't she Dimitri's admirer? The one he tutored back in the day?"

"Do you mean the one we used to tease him about holding his own kid, like how he holds the young master's little hand? Ha… I miss those days." Silveresta smirked.

Leysha giggled as she extended her hand. "Hello. I don't know how much Oscar has told you, but let me brief you about everything. Oh. I'm Leysha Ezenholm, Noel's mother."