Reborn As Noble

Lady Francesca sat gracefully on the veranda, warm morning sunlight filtering through the trees as she sipped her tea. Her maids quietly attended to her needs while Liana stood at a respectful distance, tall and poised.

Francesca placed her teacup down with a delicate clink and shifted her serene gaze to Liana. ”Liana,” she called softly.

Liana stepped forward, bowing slightly. ”Yes, madam? You called for me?”

Francesca smiled warmly. ”There’s something I’d like to ask of you.”

”Of course, madam. How may I assist?”

Francesca’s expression turned thoughtful as her fingers brushed against the rim of her teacup. ”Can you persuade Javier to attend school?”

Liana blinked in surprise, momentarily caught off guard. She quickly composed herself, knowing that persuading her young master wouldn’t be simple. She had known him since birth and had seen how stubborn and clever he could be.

”Madam, I cannot promise success,” Liana said carefully, her tone respectful. ”But I will do my utmost to try.”

Francesca chuckled lightly, a knowing look in her eyes. ”I understand how challenging he can be. Just do your best to talk to him. That’s all I ask.”

Liana straightened, her resolve firm despite the daunting task ahead. ”As you wish, madam.”

Francesca picked up her teacup again, taking a leisurely sip as the morning breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers. ”Thank you, Liana. If anyone can reach him, it’s you.”

Liana nodded and retreated gracefully to consider how she might approach the young master about something he clearly disliked. Convincing Javier to do something he didn’t want to do would require her patience, wit, and perhaps a touch of cunning.

Inside Francesca’s mind, a playful grin formed as she sipped her tea, her calm exterior hiding her thoughts. If Liana can’t persuade him... and he refuses to attend school... then I’ll just have to use the plan.

Her smile deepened, her eyes glinting with quiet amusement. Oh, I know my dear Javier. He’ll refuse outright, just as I expect. But with the plan in place... he won’t be able to resist.

Francesca chuckled softly to herself, drawing the attention of one of her maids, who tilted her head curiously. Francesca waved her off gently, her mind already spinning with strategies.

Ah, my clever little honey bun, she mused internally. You may think you’re always one step ahead, but remember—your mother knows you better than anyone else.

She set her teacup down, maintaining her serene demeanor, and leaned back slightly in her chair, gazing toward the garden where Javier often played. Let’s see how far you’ll run this time, my little genius.

Meanwhile, Javier stretched his arms lazily, leaning against Buddy, his loyal Pekko, who was comfortably sprawled under the shade of a large tree. The soft rustling of leaves above and the gentle chirping of birds created a peaceful atmosphere. Javier had just finished his breakfast and was enjoying the calm moment.

”Ehehe... this is real life!” Javier grinned, patting Buddy’s orange feathers. ”Real freedom! No annoying meetings, no deadlines, no—” He paused and sighed dramatically. ”Well... it’s a bit boring without a PC, smartphone, or games, though. I mean, what do you expect? This isn’t Japan!” He chuckled to himself, his grin getting wider.

Buddy let out a cheerful squawk, tilting his head to look at Javier with his wide, expressive eyes.

”Buddy!” Javier called playfully, scratching the Pekko’s neck. ”You’ve got it good, you know? Eat, sleep, walk around... no responsibilities. Ahh, maybe I should just take up the Pekko lifestyle.” He flopped onto his back with a laugh, gazing at the sky through the gaps in the tree branches.

Buddy squawked again, as if agreeing with him, and nuzzled Javier with his curved beak.

”Ehehe, good boy,” Javier said, rubbing Buddy’s beak. ”You’re the best partner I could’ve asked for.”

The two stayed under the tree, enjoying their carefree moment. The soft breeze carried the scent of fresh grass and the occasional sound of distant voices from the estate. For Javier, this was freedom—at least for now.

Javier stretched his arms and sat up slightly, scanning his surroundings. ”Hmm… now, where’s Liana? My beautiful elf future bride… ehehehe.” He smirked, imagining Liana’s usual exasperated yet fond expression whenever he teased her.

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But before he could dwell on that thought, he spotted someone walking toward the Pekko pen. His grin widened mischievously as he recognized who it was. ”Ohh! Ehehehe… Gloria!”

Gloria, the calm and elegant head of the household maids, approached with her usual serene demeanor. Her wavy hair swayed gently as she moved, her graceful posture showing quiet confidence. Javier couldn’t help but admire her beauty—refined, mature, and undeniably alluring.

”She’s hot, beautiful, and sexy,” Javier muttered under his breath, a sly grin forming on his face.

Gloria noticed his gaze and stopped a few steps away, tilting her head slightly. ”Ara… Young Master Javier, why are you grinning like that? Are you up to some mischief again?”

Javier cleared his throat and patted the ground beside him. ”Ehem, ehem… Gloria, why don’t you sit here for a moment? Take a break. You’ve been working hard, haven’t you?”

Gloria raised an eyebrow, her soft smile unchanged. ”Oh my, such consideration from the young master? How rare.”

”Come on, don’t leave me hanging,” Javier said, flashing his best charming smile. ”Just for a little while.”

With a gentle laugh, Gloria sat down beside him. Before she could react, Javier casually leaned over and laid his head on her lap, making himself comfortable.

”Young Master!”

”Ahhh… this is the life,” Javier said with a contented sigh. ”Your lap is the perfect pillow, Gloria.”

Gloria shook her head, letting out a soft chuckle. ”Ara, ara… you’re quite bold, aren’t you? If Lady Francesca or Liana saw this…”

”Eh, they’re not here,” Javier replied nonchalantly, waving his hand dismissively. ”Besides, you won’t tell, right?.”

Gloria sighed with a faint smile, gently brushing some of Javier’s messy hair away from his face. ”What am I going to do with you, Young Master?”

”Just keep being amazing,” Javier said with a playful smirk, closing his eyes and savoring the moment. ”Life’s too good right now.”

Javier grinned mischievously, his eyes sparkling with playful mischief. ”Ehehehe… how about it, Gloria? Become my second wife when I turn 18 soon?”

Gloria froze for a moment, her serene expression flickering with surprise before she chuckled softly. ”Ara, Young Master, you do know how to flatter a lady, don’t you?”

”Hey, I’m serious!” Javier insisted, his smirk widening. ”You’re beautiful, elegant, and smart. What more could I want in a wife? You’d be perfect as my number two—right after Liana, of course.”

Gloria laughed softly, her warm hand gently caressing his hair as though he were still a child. ”Now, now… don’t rush things. You’re still far too young to think about such matters.”

”But I’m growing up fast!” Javier argued, his tone playful but with a hint of genuine determination. ”And you know I’ll be an adult soon. So… we’ll see, right?”

With a soft sigh, Gloria smiled down at him, her fingers brushing a stray strand of hair from his face. ”We’ll see when you become a proper adult, Young Master. Until then, don’t let your imagination run wild.”

Javier chuckled, closing his eyes and leaning into her touch. ”Deal. But don’t be surprised when I come back for your answer in a few years, Gloria.”

Gloria shook her head with a faint smile, her voice full of amusement and affection. ”Oh, Young Master… what am I going to do with you?”

”Just keep pampering me like this,” Javier replied cheekily, a contented grin spreading across his face. ”I could get used to this.”

”Troublemaker,” Gloria murmured, but her smile lingered as she continued to humor the bold and charming young lord.

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