Reborn As Noble

Javier puffed out his chest dramatically and turned to Liana with a gleam in his eyes.

”You remember my dream, right, Liana?”

Liana tilted her head, pretending to be confused. ”Which one, Young Master? To marry me, or...?”

Javier grinned and pointed a finger at her. ”That’s my main dream, Liana! Don’t ever forget it!” He paused for effect, then leaned closer, his grin getting even bigger. ”I mean the other dream!”

Liana raised an eyebrow. ”And what dream would that be, Young Master?”

Javier threw his hands into the air and laughed maniacally. ”An army of pekko! Kekekekekeke!”

Liana sighed, shaking her head as Gloria chuckled beside her.

”Of course, how could I forget?” Liana muttered, her tone exasperated but affectionate.

Javier placed his hands on his hips, grinning smugly. ”Picture it! Hundreds of majestic pekko, stomping the ground, their beaks shining in the sunlight, carrying an unstoppable army—MY army! Kekekekeke!”

Gloria covered her mouth, struggling to hold back her laughter. ”Young Master, you truly never fail to surprise me.”

Liana folded her arms and gave Javier a pointed look. ”Young Master, your dreams keep getting more... elaborate.”

Javier winked. ”That’s what makes them fun, Liana! Now, let’s start small—Buddy and Pikko can lead the way!”

Javier’s eyes widened with excitement as he leaned closer to Liana, his sly grin almost stretching from ear to ear.

”Kekekekeke! Only Armand Region has pekkos! The other regions?” He scoffed dramatically. ”Only horses! Slow, boring horses! Imagine, Liana!”

He stared right into Liana’s eyes, his enthusiasm bubbling over like a mischievous child planning his grand conquest.

”An army of pekkos! Riders armed with bows and crossbows! My army! Wearing armor and using tactics that only I know! Thousands of pekkos charging toward the enemy!” Javier spread his arms as if the vision was right in front of him.

He started acting out the scene, pretending to ride Buddy. ”Run and shoot! Run and shoot! Kekekekeke!”

Liana covered her mouth, caught between sighing and laughing. ”Young Master, are you planning to replace all the Armand household’s knights with pekko riders now?”

Javier stood up straight, hands on his hips. ”Not replace, Liana—enhance! Horses are fine for other regions, but pekkos? They’re faster, stronger, and way cooler! Kekekekeke!”

Buddy and Pikko squawked loudly, as if fully supporting their master’s vision.

Gloria chimed in, unable to suppress her laughter. ”An army of armored pekkos... truly, Young Master, your dreams are one of a kind.”

Javier puffed out his chest proudly. ”Of course! My pekko army will be unstoppable! Kekekekeke!”

Liana rolled her eyes playfully, her voice filled with affection. ”I suppose you’ll need a lot more recruits if you want that dream to come true.”

Javier’s grin grew even wider. ”Exactly, Liana! That’s why I’m gathering talent now. Step one of world domination!”

Both Liana and Gloria exchanged amused glances, shaking their heads as Javier marched around the courtyard, pretending to be a general commanding his army of pekkos.

Liana smirked and turned to Gloria, clearly enjoying the moment. ”See, Gloria? Our Young Master claims he doesn’t want to take over Lord Garius’s position when the time comes, but look at him—he’s already planning to take over the world with his pekko army.”

Gloria chuckled, joining in on the teasing. ”Oh, absolutely. Our Young Master is quite ambitious. Who needs politics when you can just conquer everything with pekkos?”

Javier pouted and crossed his arms. ”Hey! I never said I wanted to take Father’s position! Ugh, who wants to deal with boring politics and pretending to be nice to everyone? Gross.” He shuddered dramatically. ”Let Father handle all that nonsense. I’m not interested.”

Liana leaned closer, her voice playful. ”So, you’d rather run a rebellious pekko kingdom than rule as Count?”

Javier grinned slyly and pointed a finger in the air. ”Exactly, Liana! A free pekko kingdom where nobody has to deal with boring council meetings or fake smiles! It’s all about speed, strength, and glory! Kekekekeke!”

Gloria raised an eyebrow, pretending to be serious. ”And who will handle the paperwork for your grand pekko kingdom, Young Master? Surely even a rebellious ruler needs someone to manage the treasury.”

Javier blinked, his grin faltering for a moment. ”Uh... paperwork?” He scratched his head, looking genuinely confused. ”Liana! Gloria! That’s what you two are for, right?”

Liana sighed dramatically and shook her head. ”I should’ve known. Of course, we’re the ones who will handle all the hard work.”

Gloria smiled sweetly, her tone dripping with playful sarcasm. ”Truly, a visionary leader you are, Young Master. Delegating everything while basking in the glory.”

Javier puffed out his chest again, clearly unfazed by their teasing. ”Exactly! That’s what makes me a genius, Gloria! Kekekekeke!”

Both maids exchanged amused glances, unable to hold back their laughter as their mischievous master continued to enjoy his grand fantasies.

Javier grinned widely and gave Buddy a playful pat. ”Come on, Buddy! Let’s play in the courtyard! Ehehehe!”

Liana and Gloria exchanged glances, both shaking their heads with small smiles.

”Now, now, Young Master,” Liana said in her usual stern tone. ”Don’t go wandering outside the courtyard. Stay where we can see you.”

Javier waved his hand dismissively. ”Yeah, yeah, I know! Just the courtyard, no wandering, no trouble. You’ve got my word!” He flashed an innocent grin that didn’t fool either of them.

”We’ll hold you to that,” Gloria teased as she turned to follow Liana.

Liana added, already heading inside, ”We’ll check on the girls. Make sure they haven’t run off or caused any trouble.”

”Yeah, yeah, you two go do your maid stuff. Buddy and I will hold the fort here! Ehehehe!” Javier replied, already hopping onto Buddy’s back with a triumphant laugh.

As the two maids walked off, Gloria glanced back at him and smirked. ”Just don’t destroy the courtyard, Young Master. We’re the ones who’ll have to clean it up.”

Javier’s laugh echoed through the courtyard as he leaned forward on Buddy. ”No promises! Right, Buddy?”

Buddy let out a squawk, and with a playful trot, the two began their ”noble mischief” in the courtyard, much to the amusement and slight exasperation of his loyal maids.

”Now, girls, wear this.” Gloria handed the two small maid uniforms to the trembling sisters, her tone calm but firm.

The older girl hesitated before taking the uniform, glancing nervously at her younger sibling. ”F-from now on, you will be serving the Young Master as his temporary maids,” Gloria continued smoothly.

”Y-yes, Madam,” they stammered in unison, bowing their heads.

”Make sure to accompany him, watch over him, and be by his side when he needs you,” Gloria instructed, her voice carrying authority. ”You will be provided with food and a room to sleep in. Once the blessing ceremony is complete, it will be up to our Young Master to decide if he wishes to bring you both to the Armand region.”

The younger girl clutched her sister’s hand tightly, nodding repeatedly. ”We’ll do our best!” she managed to whisper.

Liana crossed her arms, tilting her head slightly. ”Are you sure? Or... do you have parents here in the capital city?”

The question made the older girl stiffen. She averted her gaze, her lips pressed into a thin line. The younger girl, however, couldn’t hold back her emotions and started sobbing quietly, her small shoulders shaking.

Liana’s sharp eyes softened slightly as she observed the girls. ”I see... Perhaps their parents are gone, or something terrible happened,” she thought, maintaining her composure. She didn’t tear up but kept her calm demeanor.

Letting out a quiet sigh, she stepped closer. ”Listen well. Whatever happened in the past, remember this: your first priority is the Young Master. Do you understand?”

The older girl swallowed hard and straightened her back. ”Y-yes, Madam! We’ll do whatever it takes!”

”Good.” Liana nodded curtly, her gaze steady. ”Now get cleaned up and dressed. I won’t tolerate anything less than excellence in serving him.”

The girls nodded quickly, wiping their tears and clutching the uniforms as if they were their lifeline.

From inside the house, Liana could hear her young master’s boisterous laughter echoing through the courtyard as he rode Buddy, who squawked happily in response.

Liana’s lips curled into a soft smile. ”When he’s happy, I’m happy,” she thought. His radiant smile, safety, and comfort were all that mattered to her. Enjoy exclusive chapters from freewebnovel

Gloria chuckled lightly beside her, tilting her head toward the sound of Javier’s laughter. ”Our young master really knows how to enjoy life, doesn’t he?”

Liana nodded, her gaze distant as she listened to the cheerful noise outside. ”He does,” she replied softly.

The two girls glanced nervously between Liana and Gloria, clearly confused by their calm expressions despite their young master’s wild antics outside.

Noticing their hesitation, Liana’s sharp eyes fixed on them, her tone firm. ”What are you waiting for!? Go shower and get yourselves cleaned up!”

The girls straightened immediately, clutching their maid uniforms tightly. ”Y-yes, Madam!” they stammered in unison before scurrying off to the bathing area.

Gloria shook her head, amused. ”They’ll learn soon enough what it means to serve him,” she said with a chuckle.

Liana smirked slightly. ”They will. Let’s hope they’re ready for everything that comes with it.”

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