Noel's Decision

"This is hard." Noel let out a long sigh as he laid down again, staring at the ceiling. "If I absorb the ancient demon crystal, it means that I can become a good husband and strong fighter. However, this will be unfair for a rival.

"If I don't absorb the crystal, I will become a strong fighter and fair rival, but I won't be a good husband." 

After marriage, he tried to balance everything, but in the end, it didn't work out. "Then again, I can't really complain after what happened during the battle against the ancient demon spider."

Noel fell silent for a moment. "My father has taught me a lot about life's principles, but he hasn't taught me anything about being a father and a husband. I should probably ask my grandfather about this. But for now…" 

Noel abruptly stopped and raised his head a bit more, staring at the window next to the bed. There was a 'cat' sticking on the window, her eyes staring at him intensely as if wanting something.