Reborn As Noble

”Buddy! Dash!!”

Cuquawk!!

With a loud squawk of excitement, Buddy bolted forward, kicking up a cloud of dust as he surged ahead the moment they passed through the capital’s main gate, the sun shining brightly above.

Right behind them—

Pikko followed smoothly, her elegant strides keeping pace effortlessly, while Silverwind ran alongside them, its powerful legs moving with controlled grace, muscles rippling beneath its sleek coat.

Seated in front, Liana held the reins, her emerald eyes focused intently on the road ahead, the wind tugging at her hair.

Meanwhile—

Javier, seated right behind her, had no such concerns. With a wicked grin, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing himself close, reveling in the rush of the moment.

”Ehehe… my Liana…”

Liana twitched, her body stiffening slightly, but she didn’t say anything.

She pretended not to hear him.

…For now.

Behind them, Gloria rode Pikko with Iziya, both sharing quiet laughter, while Erinette expertly handled Silverwind with Iria seated in front, eyes wide with excitement.

Javier glanced over and raised an eyebrow, breaking the tranquility of their ride.

”Oh! Erinette! I didn’t know your Pekko was this fast!”

Erinette barely spared him a glance, her expression calm and collected. ”Hmm?”

Then—her lips curled slightly into a knowing smile.

”She’s not using her full speed yet.”

Javier blinked, his curiosity piqued. ”Huh?”

”Silverwind is just matching Buddy and Pikko right now.” Erinette’s voice was calm, almost teasing. ”If she got serious, she’d easily outrun both.”

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Javier’s jaw dropped slightly in disbelief.

”Ehhhh!? For real!?”

Erinette shrugged, a glimmer of amusement in her eyes. ”For real.”

Javier pouted, considering this for a moment—

Then his devious grin returned, a spark of mischief igniting in his eyes.

”Well… whatever.”

Raising his hand slightly, a wave of mana began to shimmer around him.

”Let’s fix that.”

With a smirk, Javier activated his buff skill, sending a surge of energy swirling toward Buddy, Pikko, and Silverwind.

More speed!

”Ehehehehe!!”

The moment the buff took effect—

All three Pekkos surged forward, their speed instantly doubling. The wind whipped against their faces, the ground became a blur beneath them, and the once-distant horizon began to close in with exhilarating speed.

Javier laughed, a sound full of joy and freedom echoing in the air.

This—this was real freedom.

Meanwhile—

Iria and Iziya were teetering on the edge of panic.

As Erinette’s Pekko shot forward like a cannonball, both girls’ eyes widened in horror, their faces turning pale as they clung to their saddles for dear life.

”EEEEEEEEKKKK!!!”

They screamed in perfect unison, their voices piercing through the air.

Javier, glancing over at their terror-stricken faces, burst out laughing.

”PFFFT—HAHAHAHAHA!!”

He clutched his stomach, shaking with mirth. ”LOOK AT THEM!! THEIR FACES!! AHAHAHAHA!!”

Liana, trying her best to remain composed amid the chaos, bit her lip as her shoulders shook slightly. ”Young Master, please… don’t laugh too much…” she implored, her voice strained as she fought against her own laughter.

Gloria, riding behind them, simply chuckled softly, covering her mouth with one hand. ”My my~ It is rather adorable, isn’t it?”

Iria and Iziya, tears streaming down their faces, continued their frantic screaming.

”H-HELP! WE’RE FLYING!”

”TOO FAST!! TOO FASTTTTT!!!”

Erinette, completely unfazed, kept one hand casually holding Silverwind’s reins, while the other gently adjusted Iria’s posture. ”Don’t panic,” she told them, her tone eerily calm, as if they were merely discussing the weather.

”JUST DON’T PANIC!?!?” Iria shrieked, her voice cracking in fear.

Gloria patted Iziya’s trembling shoulder reassuringly. ”You’ll get used to it. Eventually.”

Javier wiped a tear from his eye, still roaring with laughter. ” Welcome to Pekko travel, girls! No brakes, no fear, just speed!”

Iria and Iziya, however, remained too busy screaming to respond, their faces a mix of exhilaration and terror as their souls practically leaving their bodies.

Once they passed the border, they didn’t stop.

Their Pekkos kept dashing forward, powerful legs kicking up clouds of dust as the group raced across the open plains. The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the landscape.

Javier, still holding onto Liana, glanced toward Erinette, concern creeping into his voice. ”Erinette? Do you really think we should stop and rest?”

Without looking back, Erinette responded flatly, her tone as steady as Silverwind’s gallop. ”Young Master, do you think Pekkos are weak? Or that they tire as quickly as horses?”

Javier pouted, his brow furrowing. ”Well… no, but—”

Erinette tilted her head slightly, her eyes focused ahead. ”Then you already know the answer.”

He sighed, resting his chin on Liana’s shoulder, feeling the rhythm of her breathing. ”Yeah, yeah. Pekkos aren’t like horses… They’re practically monsters.”

His eyes flickered with a mix of admiration and worry. ”And since they’re only found in the Armand Region, they’re built different.”

Erinette nodded, her expression unwavering. ”Good. Then you also know that with a magic buff, they can run for a whole day without stopping.”

Javier clicked his tongue, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. ” Yeah, I know.”

”Then no stopping until I say otherwise.”

He sighed dramatically, the weight of the day pressing on him. ”Fine,.”

But his eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of unease creeping into his voice. ”But what’s the rush? It’s going to be night soon.”

Finally, Erinette turned slightly, meeting his gaze with her steady, piercing eyes. ”Don’t worry about food or drink. Eat while we move.”

Javier raised an eyebrow, confusion mingling with concern. ”Huh?”

With her usual calm and commanding tone, Erinette gave a simple order. ”We’re taking a detour. Follow me!”

With that, she pulled Silverwind’s reins sharply, guiding her Pekko onto a narrow side road off the main path.

”Silverwind, we use the ’other road.’”

Cuquawked!

Silverwind squawked out in response, swiftly changing direction and darting onto the smaller path, the sound of hooves echoing in the quiet of the plains.

Javier blanched, his heart racing. ”Wait, what?! A detour?!”

But before he could argue—

Liana simply followed suit, her expression resolute. ”Buddy! Pikko! Follow her!”

Cuquawk!

With no hesitation, Buddy and Pikko swerved onto the smaller road, kicking up dust as they dashed after Silverwind.

Javier groaned, a knot forming in his stomach. ”Ugh… I have a bad feeling about this.”

Gloria, riding behind him on Pikko with Iziya, chuckled softly, her voice light. ” That’s rare, Young Master. Are you actually worried?”

”Worried? Me? No. I just don’t like surprises, that’s all.” He crossed his arms, trying to mask his unease.

But deep down—

Something was off. He could feel it in the air, thick with unspoken tension. This ”detour” wasn’t just about saving time.

Knowing Erinette, it probably wasn’t something good.

As they sped down the narrow path, the wind whipped through their hair, and the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows across the ground. Javier’s heart raced, not just from the speed but from the anticipation of what lay ahead.

( End of Chapter )