Reborn As Noble

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Liana and Gloria were already awake, busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen. The soft clinking of utensils and the aroma of food filled the house.

Javier woke up, rubbing his eyes as he realized his two favorite maids were not by his side. With a big yawn, he stretched and followed the sound of activity to the kitchen.

”Ehehe...” he grinned mischievously.

Rushing into the kitchen, he wrapped his arms around Liana from behind. ”Morning, my beautiful maid~” he teased before quickly turning to Gloria and pulling her into a hug. ”Morning, my other beautiful maid~”

Both women exchanged amused glances. ”Good morning, young master,” they replied in unison.

Liana shook her head, smiling. ”Now, now, young master, go prepare yourself. You have school today.”

”Okay~” Javier chirped but paused, glancing around. ”Hey, where are those two?” he asked, referring to Iria and Iziya.

”Hmm? Probably still sleeping,” Gloria replied with a chuckle.

”Oh... ehehe...” Javier’s grin widened as a mischievous glint sparkled in his eyes. Suddenly, he had an idea. ”Perfect opportunity! Time for a wake-up surprise!”

Liana sighed, already sensing trouble. ”Young master... don’t.”

”Too late! I’m off!” Javier laughed, darting toward the other room.

Gloria shook her head with a knowing smile. ”He’s impossible this early in the morning.”

Liana pinched the bridge of her nose. ”Let’s just hope he doesn’t scare them too much...”

Inside the other room, Iria and Iziya were still sound asleep, their blankets wrapped tightly around them.

Javier carefully pushed the door open, his grin turning mischievous as he leaned closer. ”WAKE UP, MINIONS!!” he shouted, clapping his hands loudly.

The two girls bolted upright, their faces pale with shock. ”Aaaahhhh!!”

”Good morning, my loyal servants!” Javier declared with a dramatic pose, pointing at them. ”You dare sleep while your evil lord is awake?! Unacceptable!”

Iria and Iziya scrambled out of bed, bowing hastily. ”W-we’re sorry, Lord-sama! Please forgive us!”

Javier laughed maniacally. ”Now, go wash up and be ready for breakfast in five minutes! Or else!”

The two girls nodded frantically and rushed out of the room.

Back in the kitchen, Gloria shook her head, amused. ”You really enjoy playing the villain, don’t you, young master?”

Javier grinned as he plopped himself into a chair. ”Ehehehe, of course! It’s fun watching them panic.”

Liana, placing a plate of food in front of him, sighed. ”Just don’t overdo it, young master.”

”Don’t worry, Liana. I’ll be a kind evil lord... for now,” Javier replied, already thinking about his next antics.

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”Now! Everyone sit and eat! This is an order from your young master!” Javier declared dramatically, taking his seat with a smug grin.

Iria and Iziya hesitated, glancing nervously at Liana and Gloria, unsure if they were really allowed to sit at the same table.

Liana sighed. ”Young master, please don’t encourage them like this. What if, later at the Armand estate, Lord Garius sees them behaving without proper...” she paused, searching for the right word. ”Discipline?”

Javier waved his hand dismissively. ”Well, just for today!” He then turned to Iria and Iziya, pointing at them. ”And remember, you two! Don’t do this without my permission!”

”Y-Yes, young master!” they quickly replied, nodding frantically.

Gloria chuckled. ”Our young master truly enjoys playing the ’benevolent tyrant’ role.”

Javier smirked. ”That’s right! Now eat!”

While eating, Javier, who was flanked by Gloria on his left and Liana on his right, happily enjoyed his meat.

”Umm... Liana?” Javier mumbled between bites.

”Yes, young master?” Liana responded while gracefully cutting a piece of meat for him.

”Buddy and Pikko, did they already eat?”

Liana nodded. ”Yes, young master. We made sure to feed them first before preparing breakfast. Now eat properly; you have to get ready for school after this.”

Javier groaned dramatically, slumping in his chair. ”Ugh... school...”

Gloria chuckled. ”Just a little longer, young master. Less than two weeks now.”

Javier sighed in defeat. ”Fine...” He took another big bite of meat, still sulking.

”And you two!” Javier pointed dramatically at Iria and Iziya. ”After I go to school, make sure to clean the courtyard! Don’t you dare run away!”

The two girls straightened up, nodding quickly. ”Y-Yes, young master!”

Javier smirked. ”Good.” Then he turned to Liana. ”Oh, Liana?”

”Yes, young master?” she responded, already anticipating his next request.

”What about their food while we’re at school?”

Liana calmly sipped her tea before answering. ”I already arranged for food to be delivered to them in the afternoon and for an evening snack. Dinner will be prepared when we return from school.”

Javier grinned. ”That’s good. You both hear that!?” He turned back to the two new maids, eyes narrowing playfully. ”Don’t try to burn the house down, okay?”

Iria and Iziya frantically shook their heads. ”We won’t, Lord-sama!”

Javier leaned back with a satisfied smirk. ”Good.”

Liana looked at the time. ”Young master, finish your breakfast. It looks like time for school is near.”

”Hmm? Just calm down, Liana... ehehehe. Buddy and Pikko are fast; don’t worry. Besides, our house and the school are not that far.”

Gloria chimed in, ”That’s true, Liana. Why rush? We still have time.”

”Gloria, don’t encourage the young master to become that lazy,” Liana replied, her tone a mix of exasperation and amusement.

”Ara~ I know,” Gloria smiled while teasing Liana. ”But can you blame him? He’s enjoying his time as a carefree kid.”

Javier grinned, taking another bite of meat. ”Exactly! I’m just savoring the moment. Plus, I have two lovely maids making sure I’m well-fed. Why would I rush?”

Liana shook her head, a smile breaking through her serious demeanor. ”You’re impossible, young master. Just remember, if you’re late, I’ll make you run to school!”

Javier pretended to shudder. ”No, not running! Anything but that!”

Gloria laughed, clearly enjoying the banter. ”Oh, come on! A little exercise wouldn’t hurt you.”

”Exercise? What’s that?” Javier teased back, leaning back in his chair with a playful smirk.

As the playful exchange continued, Buddy and Pikko flapped their wings, as if joining in on the fun. They squawked loudly, drawing attention.

”See? Even they agree with me!” Javier said, pointing at the birds.

Liana rolled her eyes but couldn’t help but laugh. ”Alright, alright. Just finish your breakfast, young master. We really don’t want you to be late.”

Javier took one last bite, then set down his fork with a satisfied sigh. ”Okay, okay! I’m done! Let’s go!”

Gloria stood up, smoothing her dress. ”Finally! Now let’s get you ready.”

As they moved to gather their things, Liana couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth at the sight of Javier enjoying his life. ”You know, young master, it’s nice to see you so happy.”

Javier paused, looking at her with genuine appreciation. ”Thanks, Liana, Gloria.”

”Now, let’s go before you change your mind and decide to lounge around again!” Liana said, ushering him toward the door.

With Buddy and Pikko following closely behind, the trio made their way out, laughter filling the air as they headed toward school, ready to face whatever adventures awaited them that day.

( End of Chapter )