Reborn As Noble

Inside the grand dining hall, Javier sat slumped in his chair, poking his food with a fork.

”Ehhhh… It’s still more than a week before school starts, right?” he groaned.

”Yes, young master,” Liana replied patiently, standing by his side. ”But you also know the journey to the capital city is long, taking up to five to seven days. We must leave early.”

”But we’re riding Pekko, right? They’re faster than carriages!” Javier protested, brightening momentarily at the thought of his beloved mount.

”True, young master. However, it’s better to be early and ensure we arrive without issue,” Liana explained, her calm demeanor unwavering.

Javier let out an exaggerated sigh, leaning back dramatically in his chair. ”Haaaa… Liana, you’re too strict.”

Liana bent slightly, looking him straight in the eye with a small smile. ”Now, now, young master, eat your breakfast. I’ll go prepare your things for school.”

”Ehhhh… Don’t go, Liana!” Javier shot up from his chair, nearly knocking it over, and reached for her hand.

Liana turned to him with a serious yet soft expression. ”Young master, I’m just heading to your room to prepare. I’m not leaving you.”

”But what if you’re gone again?” Javier’s voice softened, his eyes pleading.

Liana’s stern demeanor melted, and she sighed, walking back to gently pat his head. ”I’m not going anywhere, young master. Don’t be so childish about this. Now, eat your breakfast properly.”

She straightened up and glanced at Miss Gloria, the serene head maid. ”Miss Gloria?”

”Yes, Miss Liana?” Gloria responded with her usual calm smile.

”Please ensure the young master finishes his breakfast properly while I prepare.”

Gloria nodded. ”Leave it to me.”

Javier sulked, reluctantly picking up his fork again. ”Hmph… Fine. But don’t take too long, Liana!”

Liana chuckled softly, her silver hair swaying as she left the room. She had long grown used to Javier’s antics but couldn’t help feeling warmth at his attachment.

Liana was cleaning the young master’s room when a maid came up to her.

”Liana, Lord Garius is calling for you,” the maid said politely.

”Oh... okay,” Liana replied.

”He’s waiting for you in the lord’s study room.”

”I’ll go there now,” Liana said, feeling curious as she walked through the big halls of the Armand estate.

When she reached the private study, she stood up straight and knocked on the door.

”Come in,” Lord Garius’s strong voice called.

Liana opened the door and stepped inside, bowing politely. ”My lord, you called for me?”

”Yes,” Lord Garius said, waving for her to lift her head.

When Liana looked up, she was surprised to see not just Lord Garius, but also Lady Francesca, Lady Garcinia, Lady Phenelopie, Mr. Alf, and Mrs. Errinette in the room. Their presence made the meeting feel important.

”This is the document you need to make sure Javier can go to school,” Lord Garius started, handing her a sealed folder. ”Here is the gold you will need for expenses.” He gave her a small but heavy pouch filled with gold coins. ”Once you arrive, make sure to give this letter directly to the headmaster.”

”Yes, my lord,” Liana said, taking the items carefully.

”And, Liana,” Lady Francesca said, catching her attention, ”if Javier does not want to live in the dormitory, please find a nice house not too far from the school. You will live with him there. The dormitory does not allow maids and their masters to stay in the same room, and knowing your young master, he will likely refuse to stay there.”

”I will do my best, my lady,” Liana replied sincerely.

”Good,” Lady Francesca nodded. ”The gold should cover expenses for a month. And if it’s not enough…” She looked at Lord Garius with a knowing glance.

”…I’m sure your young master knows how to earn more,” Lord Garius said with a smirk.

Liana’s eyes widened a little, and she almost lost her calm. She knew that Javier’s wealth—hidden safely in his magic storage—was a secret between them. But the smirk on Lord Garius’s face, along with the quiet presence of Alf and Errinette, showed that the family noticed everything.

”Yes, my lord,” Liana said, quickly recovering and bowing again.

”Then it’s settled,” Lady Francesca finished with a kind smile. ”Take care of him, Liana. And make sure he goes to all his classes.”

”I will, my lady.”

With a respectful bow to everyone in the room, Liana left, determined to make sure everything went well for her young master’s time at school.

I wonder how they know about it...”

For years, she had worked hard to protect her young master’s true power and skills. His carefree and mischievous personality was a perfect cover, hiding the extent of his abilities from curious eyes. Only she knew the full range of Javier’s talents and resources:

She had worked tirelessly to keep these secrets safe, yet somehow, Lord Garius and Lady Francesca seemed to be aware.

Liana shuddered at the thought. The people in this household were not to be underestimated.

The butler, Mr. Alf, and the head maid, Mrs. Errinette, were known not only for their amazing skills but also for their strong loyalty to Lord Garius and Lady Francesca. They were more than just servants; they were the silent protectors of the Armand household’s power and influence, legends in their own right.

And then there was Lord Garius… Liana sighed inwardly. His calm and thoughtful demeanor hid a sharp mind that seemed to notice everything in his domain. Lady Francesca, though sweet on the outside, was no less powerful. Her gentle presence masked a mind capable of complex plans and quick decisions.

Together, they were a strong force.

”How much do they know?” Liana wondered again, a chill running down her spine. Was it just a guess based on what they saw, or did they have actual proof of Javier’s secret activities?

She thought back to moments with Mr. Alf and Mrs. Errinette. Their knowing glances and faint smiles suggested they operated on a level beyond ordinary people. Did they suspect, or had they pieced everything together already?

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Shaking her head, Liana steeled herself. It doesn’t matter. No one will use my young master for their plans.

Still, the fact that Lord Garius and Lady Francesca seemed amused, even smirking, about Javier’s cleverness eased her worries a little. Maybe they really trusted him to take care of himself—or perhaps this was their way of testing him, a careful push to see how far he could go.

Either way, Liana decided to stay by Javier’s side, making sure his secrets were safe and his goals remained his own.

( End of Chapter )