Reborn As Noble

The manor bustled with urgency as the household maids scrambled through the hallways, their footsteps echoing against the marble floors.

”Check the storage room!” one senior maid called out.

”I already did!” another replied, worry lacing her voice. ”He’s not there!”

”Not again… Young Master Javier always finds a way to disappear when no one’s looking.”

”Has anyone informed Lady Francesca or Lord Garius?” a maid asked, wringing her hands nervously.

”They’re not home .We’ll have to handle this ourselves for now.”

”Should we involve the guards?” another maid suggested.

”Yes, alert them immediately, We can’t afford to waste time.”

As the guards were summoned, the maids gathered in the main hall to regroup.

”Where could he have gone this time?” one maid muttered. ”We’ve already checked his room, the dining area, and even the kitchen.”

”Did you check the Pekko pen?”

The maids exchanged uneasy glances. ”Not yet…”

”Well, let’s start there,Everyone, spread out and search every corner of the estate!”

With that, they hurried outside, their magic lanterns bobbing in the dark as they made their way to the Pekko pen.

The maids approached carefully, their magic lanterns shining soft light on the scene. Javier sat on a thick branch of the big tree near the Pekko pen, hugging his knees to his chest with his head buried in his arms. Buddy and Pikko stood below, looking up at him with worried chirps.

One of the maid called out gently, ”Young Master?”

”Go away!” Javier shouted, his voice muffled but sharp, filled with frustration and sadness.

”But, Young Master, we’re worried about you…” another maid said softly.

”I said, leave me alone!” he snapped, lifting his head for a moment to glare down at them. His tear-streaked face caught the light briefly before he turned away again.

The maids exchanged uncertain looks.

Shania stepped forward, her voice soft but strong. ”Young Master, we can’t leave you out here all night. Please come inside—”

”I don’t care! Just go!” he yelled, his voice breaking. ”I don’t want to talk to anyone!”

The maids hesitated, unsure of what to do. Shania sighed and motioned for the others to step back. ”Let’s give him some space for now,” she whispered. ”He’s upset, but he will feel better later.”

”We’ll be nearby if you need us, Young Master,” she said softly before leaving him alone with his thoughts.

Javier hugged his knees tighter, his mind repeating the painful news about Liana over and over. ”Why did she leave me…” he whispered to himself, his voice barely heard over the quiet sounds of the night.

Shania turned to the other household maids and leaned in to whisper instructions. ”You,” she said, pointing to one maid, ”go get a warm blanket for the young master. It’s going to get colder out here.”

The maid nodded and hurried off.

”And you,” she gestured to another, ”go to the kitchen and ask the chef to make a comforting meal—something warm and filling. Bring it back quietly. We’ll set it up near the tree in case he gets hungry.”

The second maid bowed slightly and quickly went to the kitchen.

Shania glanced back at Javier, who was still sitting on the tree branch, with Buddy and Pikko huddled protectively below him. She sighed, her expression softening.

She stayed nearby, keeping a watchful eye on Javier while making sure the other maids did their tasks quietly.

Shania sighed again, looking back at Javier, who remained still on the branch, his figure outlined against the moonlight. ”We need to let him have some time, but we can’t leave him like this for too long,” she murmured to herself. Your next journey awaits at freewebnovel

The other maids nodded in agreement but kept a respectful distance, unsure of how to approach their young master.

While the guards stood at a careful distance from the tree, they exchanged uneasy glances, knowing they had to be careful around their young master.

”If Lord Garius finds out we left him like this,” one guard said quietly, his voice filled with worry, ”we’re all going to lose our jobs—or worse.”

Another guard nodded seriously. ”We should keep watch from here. If something happens, we need to act fast.”

”Agreed,” said the captain of the guards. ”Stay in your positions. Don’t get too close unless absolutely necessary. We’ll tell Lady Francesca and Lord Garius what happened as soon as they return.”

The guards increased their patrols around the area, making sure no harm could come to their young master while hoping the situation would get better before their lord and lady arrived.

Shania sighed softly, looking at the untouched plate of meat she had placed near Javier. His silence felt heavy on her heart, but she knew pushing him wouldn’t help.

”Let him be for now,” she whispered to herself as she stepped back.

Turning toward the other household maids gathered nearby, Shania quickly composed herself. ”Go back to the kitchen and prepare something warm for the guards who are stationed here,” she instructed firmly. ”They’ll need food and hot drinks to stay alert in the cold. Inform the chef to prepare a proper meal for them.”

One maid hesitated. ”But... what about the young master—”

Shania shook her head, her voice calm but firm. ”They’re here to protect him, and they can’t do that properly if they’re freezing or hungry. Hurry.”

”Yes, Miss Shania,” one of the maids replied, hurrying off to the kitchen with the others following close behind.

Shania glanced back at Javier one last time, her heart heavy. ”Please, young master,” she whispered under her breath, ”don’t stay like this for too long.”

She then moved to oversee the preparations, ensuring everything was done promptly for both the guards and their grieving young master.

As Shania watched the maids busily preparing warm food and drinks for the guards, she realized they needed a better plan to make sure someone would always be there for Javier, even from a respectful distance.

She clapped her hands to get the attention of the gathered maids. ”Listen up, everyone,” she said in her usual calm but firm voice. ”We’re going to create a rotation schedule to watch over the young master. He needs space, but we cannot leave him alone.”

The maids exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

”I’ll divide the shifts. Each of you will take turns keeping an eye on him, making sure his meals are delivered on time and that he’s safe. Remember, we are here to support him, not to intrude.”

One maid raised her hand hesitantly. ”Miss Shania, what if the young master refuses to talk or eat?”

Shania’s gaze softened. ”If he refuses, don’t push him. Just leave the food nearby and let him take it when he’s ready. Be patient. Right now, he needs time to process everything.”

The maids nodded, feeling reassured by her calm attitude.

Shania quickly outlined the schedule, assigning maids to take turns watching Javier throughout the day and night. She also made sure to include breaks and meals for the maids and guards, keeping everything organized.

Once the plan was set, she took a deep breath and looked back at the tree where Javier sat, still silent and distant. ”We’ll do what we can,” she murmured to herself. ”It’s all we can do for him right now.”

( End of Chapter )