Reborn As Noble

Javier leaned against the fence of the Pekko pen, watching the vibrant creatures going about their day. The grand celebration from last week had gone off without a hitch, and for once, there were no assassins, threats, or urgent matters to attend to. Peaceful? Yes. Exciting? Not at all.

”Boring…” Javier muttered, tossing a chunk of feed to Buddy, his loyal Pekko. The bird caught it mid-air, squawking happily. Nearby, Liana’s Pekko, Pikko, lounged on the lawn, soaking up the sunlight.

A mischievous gleam appeared in Javier’s eyes as he glanced around. ”Heh, Liana’s not here…” A smirk spread across his face. ”Buddy, let’s have some fun.”

Buddy tilted its head, squawking excitedly, sensing Javier’s playful intent.

”Come on, Buddy!” Javier swung himself onto the bird’s back with practiced ease. Buddy let out a triumphant cry, wings fluttering.

”Now... Dash!!”

With a burst of speed, Buddy shot forward, and Javier whooped in exhilaration. The wind rushed past him as they raced across the estate, weaving between trees and fields.

”Uooohhhh!! This is fun! You’re getting faster, Buddy! Eheheheheheheh!”

Guards on patrol paused mid-step as a blur of orange and red-black streaked past.

”Ah, young master. Good day!” one guard managed to say, tipping his helmet as Javier and Buddy zoomed by.

”Yep, this is nice!” Javier called back with a wave, not slowing down.

”Buddy!! Dash!! Hahahaha!!”

The guards exchanged amused glances, watching their young lord ride off, his laughter echoing across the estate. ”Well, at least he’s enjoying himself,” one remarked with a chuckle before resuming his patrol.

Meanwhile, Buddy squawked with joy, reveling in the impromptu race. For Javier, moments like these—carefree and exciting—were the perfect remedy for the monotony of noble life.

Javier patted Buddy’s neck, his grin widening. ”Buddy, let’s sneak out for a bit. Just a little stroll on the road.”

Buddy tilted its head, letting out a curious squawk.

Leaning closer, Javier whispered as if sharing a secret. ”Don’t worry, no one will see us. Trust me.”

With another chirp, Buddy seemed to give its approval.

”Alright then… Invisible!” Javier chanted, weaving mana around them. In an instant, both he and Buddy vanished, the world around them unchanged.

”Perfect!” he declared triumphantly, patting Buddy again. ”Now, let’s take a walk!”

The invisible duo moved toward the estate gates. Buddy’s steps were light, its usual chirps muted by Javier’s mana manipulation to avoid detection. The guards stationed at the gate stood at attention, completely oblivious to the mischievous pair slipping by.

Javier stifled a laugh. ”See, Buddy? Easy! No one even noticed us.”

Once on the main road, he looked around, excitement bubbling over. Blending into the world, unseen yet free, thrilled him. ”Alright, let’s explore! Dash, Buddy!”

Buddy squawked—silently, thanks to the spell—and began trotting down the road.

Javier leaned back slightly on Buddy, grinning as they strolled leisurely down the road. The fresh breeze, rustling trees, and faint sounds from the nearby village created a serene backdrop.

”Ehehe... this is fun. Just a noble young man and his loyal Pekko out for a stroll,” he said with a laugh.

Buddy responded with a soft squawk, flapping his wings briefly before continuing at a steady pace.

Javier’s eyes scanned their surroundings as the road opened up into an unfamiliar path lined with flowering bushes and rolling hills. His smirk widened. ”Oh, this is new. We’ve never been down this road, Buddy. Adventure calls!”

He began humming a lighthearted tune, the melody blending with the chirps of birds above. The world felt big and inviting, a welcome change from the structured life at the manor.

”Well... this isn’t bad at all,” he mused, stretching his arms. ”But we can’t go too far, or that scary elf will hunt us down.”

Buddy squawked again, as if in agreement.

Javier chuckled, imagining Liana’s stern yet flustered face if she discovered this escapade. ”But for now, let’s enjoy the moment. No Liana, no formalities—just freedom!”

While strolling along the road with Buddy, Javier hummed a carefree tune. His Pekko walked leisurely, its sturdy legs moving steadily on the dirt path. The tranquility was blissful, the breeze ruffling his hair as he enjoyed the moment.

But then something caught his eye in the distance—a small commotion of people shouting, pleading, and crying.

”Ohhhh! What’s going on there? A party?” he said, leaning forward on Buddy.

It wasn’t a party. It was chaos.

A group of bandits surrounded a terrified family—a man, his wife, and a young girl. The man knelt on the ground, bloodied as he desperately pleaded with the bandits.

”Please! Take the money and the loot! Spare my wife and daughter!”

The bandits laughed cruelly.

”Oh, what a nice lady you have here,” one sneered, grabbing the woman roughly. ”Hand her over, or we’ll kill you all.”

The woman screamed, struggling as her clothes were tugged and torn.

”Ohoho! What a body! Mmm... she probably tastes good,” one bandit chuckled darkly.

”Hey, I get to taste her first!” another shouted, shoving his companion aside.

The family’s terrified cries filled the air. But before further horror could unfold, a calm voice interrupted.

”Hey... are you guys making a movie or something?”

The bandits turned sharply to the source of the voice. A young boy stood a short distance away, casually resting a hand on his head.

”Oi! Who’s this kid?” one bandit snarled.

”Don’t know, boss,” another said. ”Should we kill him?”

Javier raised both hands, twisting his expression into a terrified pout. ”Eeeekk!! I’m just a kid who wandered off! Please spare me!” He sniffled and pretended to wipe his nose with his sleeve, the perfect picture of a scared child.

The bandits erupted in laughter.

”Hahaha! Even the brat’s scared of us!” one boasted. ”We’re the strongest bandit clan in the area! Even the lord here is scared of us! We’re the Rogues Bandit Clan!”

”Eeeeeppp!!” Javier cried, playing along, his face crumpling as if he would sob. Then, suddenly, he smirked.

”Ehehehe... ehehehe... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”

The bandits froze, laughter dying as they stared at him in confusion.

”What’s wrong with this kid?” one muttered.

”Just kill him already!” the leader barked.

Javier’s smirk widened. ”Oooohhh, Buddyyyyyy...!”

The ground shook as Buddy charged forward with a thunderous squawk. Before the bandits could react, the massive Pekko stomped down, crushing two of them beneath its powerful claws.

”Kikiki!” Javier’s laughter echoed as he leapt off Buddy’s back, unsheathing a massive sword from his magic storage. He turned toward the cowering bandits, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light.

”Hey, old man,” Javier called to the beaten father, casually, ”Don’t just stare at Buddy. Here’s your reward!”

With a swift motion, he slashed through the nearest bandit, his blade cutting cleanly through armor and flesh. Blood sprayed as Javier’s laughter grew louder and more unhinged.

The bandits screamed, stumbling back in terror as they realized the boy they’d mocked was a monster far beyond their comprehension.

”HAHAHAHAHA!” Javier laughed, his grin wide and feral. ”Oh, this is fun! Let’s keep going, Buddy!”

Buddy squawked again, lunging forward to take down another bandit as Javier’s blade gleamed in the sunlight, cutting down anyone foolish enough to stand in his way.

As the remaining bandits scrambled to escape, Javier raised his voice, a wicked grin on his face.

”Hey, where are you going? I thought you wanted to ’taste’ these women here?” His tone dripped with sarcasm as he began to chase after them, his unsettling laughter echoing through the air.

”Kekekekekeke!”

Buddy squawked in excitement, stomping down on a fleeing bandit, sending him flying before collapsing in a heap.

”Evil people must be punished!” Javier declared, eyes gleaming with glee. ”Kekekekeke! No running now!”

One desperate bandit turned back, gripping his weapon tightly.

”I’ll kill you, you little brat!” he roared, charging toward Javier.

Javier smirked, raising one hand as if welcoming the attack. ”Ahhh, a brave one, huh? Fine, let’s spice things up.”

In an instant, his playful demeanor shifted, and he activated his gravity spell. A heavy, unseen force slammed into the bandits, pinning them to the ground.

”W-what is this?!” one screamed, struggling under the weight.

The remaining bandits groaned, faces contorted in pain.

”Buddyyyyyyy...” Javier called in a sing-song voice.

Buddy squawked joyfully, hopping forward like a massive predator, each stomp crushing the helpless bandits beneath its claws.

It was a brutal game of ”hit the mole,” with Buddy eagerly smashing anything that moved.

As the last bandit met his grisly end, Javier stood amidst the chaos, his sword resting casually on his shoulder. He glanced at the terrified family, giving them a cheeky grin.

”No mercy for evil people, especially ones who claim the lords of this land are scared of their weakling bandit group.” He wiped a speck of blood off his cheek, grinning wider. ”Because, surprise! I’m the lord’s son. Well... the youngest one, but still. Ehehehe.”

Buddy squawked in agreement, puffing out his chest proudly.

The daughter sobbed, clutching her father. ”Father… Are you alright?”

The man grimaced but managed a weak smile, gently patting his daughter’s head. ”I’m fine… don’t worry, my sweet girl. I’m still here.”

The wife, trembling but unharmed, approached cautiously, glancing at the carnage. Her eyes locked onto Javier’s sword and the family crest stitched onto his clothing.

Her breath hitched. ”D-dear… That boy… Do you see the emblem?”

The man turned, eyes widening as he recognized the crest of the Armand Household—a noble family known for their strength and influence.

”T-that’s the crest of Viscount—no, Count Armand’s family!” he stammered, awe and disbelief in his voice.

The wife clasped her hands together, tears welling. ”Could it be? The youngest son of the Count…? To think someone of his stature would save us…”

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Javier, still perched on Buddy’s back, waved nonchalantly, torn between mischief and embarrassment. ”Eh, it’s no big deal. I was just passing by and thought I’d clean up the trash.” He smirked, tapping Buddy lightly. ”But yeah, don’t spread it around, okay? I’ve got a reputation to maintain. Ehehehe.”

The wife dropped to her knees, bowing deeply. ”Thank you, young master! Thank you for saving us!”

The man nodded fervently, shaking with gratitude. ”You’ve saved my family… We owe you a debt we can never repay. Please, if there’s anything—anything—we can do…”

Javier scratched the back of his head, feeling awkward under their heartfelt thanks. ”Nah, don’t sweat it. Just… stay safe, alright? And maybe take the main roads next time. Bandits don’t usually bother where the guards patrol.”

With a final wave, Javier guided Buddy back onto the road, leaving the grateful family behind.

”Come on, Buddy. Let’s keep strolling. That was fun, but we’ve got more roads to explore!”

With that, they disappeared down the path, leaving behind a scene of utter carnage—and a grateful family who would never forget the mysterious, mischievous boy and his unstoppable Pekko.

( End Of Chapter )