System vs Rebirth

Chapter 1524: Family Head

”Kill!”

The soldiers who had just descended from the airship charged forward.

”Oohhh!” Brimming with morale, they were charging without fear. However, the demons were still demons. Even though they had been equipped with the best tools the Ardagan family could offer, it didnʼt change the fact that they were just normal people.

*Roar!*

The demons roared and charged back at them. The demons overpowered them and pounced on them, almost killing them.

”Aaahhh! Help me!”

”No!”

The people panicked, but fortunately, their formation still held out.

The people next to them hurriedly pierced the demonʼs heads before they could do anything. However, more and more demons hit them.

Fortunately, the human soldiers outnumbered them. The demons gradually got overwhelmed.

In addition, the officers started to make their moves, killing one demon after another to relieve the army.

”...” Rui couldnʼt help but fall silent after witnessing the power of the Ardagan family. It was true that some soldiers got overpowered, but they managed to hold on, which allowed the others to kill the demons.

They were talking about normal humans battling against low level or even mid level demons. She couldnʼt help but recall what would happen in her hometown.

If this were the Ui Family, their soldiers would become a mess. The formation might break apart unless she were there personally.

Of course, the officers did their best to ensure that the chaos didnʼt reach that point, but even without their help, they would be able to control the situation.

”I have seen it before, but this is beyond my imagination.” Rui muttered.

”Is that so? You have experienced it during your time in the Lesen family.”

”Yes. But at that time, people fought out of desperation. They would die if they didnʼt fight, so their morale was quite high.”

”Indeed. High morale is the key to fighting against the demons.” Noel nodded.

”I see.” Rui could see it. The morale kept the army collected and working together to kill one more demon.

Of course, the number of demons here was not as high, but depending on the situation, the morale could be maintained.

Rui thought for a moment. During her training time as Dimitriʼs replacement, she remembered how much people admired Noel.

He had rebuilt the Ardagan family to the point that it surpassed its peak and entered a new golden age.

Of course, the runes and all kinds of inventions were the key, but Noelʼs strength was also strong enough to lead the people.

In addition, he was a good lord. That was why people deeply admired him.

And that admiration spread from mouth to mouth. Ultimately, it also reached the soldiers. Just being able to fight alongside their lord made them proud.

Rui looked around, making sure no one was watching. ”From the looks of it, you seem to be maintaining everything, Master. First, you fix the territory and then develop it in a way that the people will admire you. That will be transferred to the soldiers.

”Then, you will entice them with rewards. With both the admiration and the reward, it will create a brave army.

”Last but not least, your achievement and strength. With such a leader, the army can maintain its morale.”

Noel raised one finger. ”One more thing you need to keep in mind. Equipment.”

”Equipment?” She frowned. ”What do you mean?”

”By giving them good equipment, they will be able to kill the demons. Just the thought of them, normal humans, being able to kill a demon alone lets them believe they can win.

”Of course, I add the training, which is led by Howard. He personally went to the front line to kill demons, giving them the experience. Hopefully, Grandell will become someone who can surpass Howard.”

”I see.” Rui nodded in understanding. ”But wonʼt this be momentary? You are currently riding on momentum. Although itʼs something I shouldnʼt say, the moment youʼre defeated, the peopleʼs morale will plummet.”

Noel couldnʼt deny it. ”No one will remain the same after losing. Thatʼs for certain. Depending on how you lose, you can still stand up again. All humans have done that multiple times in their lives. When you fall down, instead of crying, you just have to stand up and deal with it.”

”With you as their lord, I donʼt have any doubt that the morale can be maintained. But thereʼs one problem in your plan, Master.”

”And that is?”

”Your descendants wonʼt be able to do the same thing.”

Noel smiled wryly. ”What my descendants can do entirely depends on them. Even I canʼt control everything. I can give my son, my grandchild, and my great-grandchild some training, but itʼs entirely up to them whether they can do it or not.

”And thatʼs why Iʼm trying to build a legacy that can last as long as possible. The Runegard Company, sustainable territory, Rune Technology, and even this army.

”I want people to think that the Ardagan family is wealthy, the territory can last for a long time, the rune technology is innovative, and the army is powerful.

”If you join the Runegard company, you will be able to fulfill your dream. If you come to the Ardagan family, you have a high chance of finding prosperity for your family. If you search for rune technology, we have it. If you choose to fight for the army, we are strong.

”That kind of image will last for a while, but even someone like me doesnʼt know how long it will last.” Noel closed his eyes helplessly.

No one could control the ups and downs of a family. Wendy knew this precisely. It was the reason she chose to pick up the throne, even if people claimed her to be a puppet queen.

She believed there would come a day for the Ardagan family to decline and the royal family would prosper again.

But during that time, she had no choice but to bear the burden and continue the royal familyʼs legacy.

Rui looked down. She realized she had been looking down on the family headʼs job. She thought that position only required leading the people.

Noel, on the other hand, chose a much more arduous path. Her choice to stay by Noelʼs side might be a blessing. In the future, he might return to her family and tell them about her experience and, in doing so, make her family better.

This conversation made Rui believe that becoming one of the pillars was indeed something she must do.