Reborn As Noble

Gracelle offered a graceful nod, her voice soft and polite.

”I’m feeling much better this morning, Big Sis Liana. I’ve been following all of Myra’s instructions, and I’ve even managed to walk a little on my own.”

Liana’s smile softened, a gentle warmth in her eyes. ”That’s good to hear. I’m glad you’re recovering well.”

Before she could say more, Mimi rushed forward and hugged Liana from the side, rubbing her face against her arm, her tail swaying with pure joy. ”Ehehehe! Big Sis! I missed you, nya!”

Liana raised the silver tray higher to keep it steady, exhaling softly before smiling. ”Go take a seat. Let’s eat breakfast together.”

”Okay, nya!” Mimi skipped back to the table and plopped down in her seat just as Liana placed the tray on the side table, setting a small jar of sauce at the center.

Mimi glanced around before asking, ”Ne ne~”

”Hmm?” Liana glanced at her, narrowing her eyes slightly. ”What now, Mimi?”

Mimi’s ears perked up. ”Where’s Big Sis Gloria, nya?”

”Gloria? She’s preparing a herbal drink for Gracelle.”

”Oh...” Mimi put one finger on her lips, tilting her head. ”Is it tasty, nya?”

Liana smirked. ”Don’t worry. I’ll let you have a taste.”

Just as Mimi was about to say something, the door opened again, and Gloria stepped inside gracefully. She carried a refined silver tray with an elegant ceramic jug and a matching cup, walking slowly toward the table with measured, poised steps.

”Nya!? Oho~ Is that the herbal thing you mentioned, Big Sis?”

”Yes~” Liana smiled, her eyes glinting with a hint of mischief. ”It’s a special elven recovery drink. Very good for healing and restoring energy.”

”Wow! Really, nya?” Mimi’s eyes sparkled, her tail sway eagerly as she leaned forward. ”Can I try it?”

Gloria tilted her head, glancing at Liana with a knowing look. ”Are you sure you want to give this to Mimi?”

”Hmm?” Liana glanced up at Gloria, her smile innocent. ”Why? It’s good for everyone, especially for those who need a little... energy boost.”

Gloria shook her head and smiled, a soft chuckle escaping her lips. ”Fine, fine. If you insist.”

She placed the ceramic jug and matching cup on the table before setting the tray aside.

Mimi leaned forward eagerly the moment Liana reached for the jug. Liana lifted it gracefully and poured the tea into the cup, a stream of liquid flowing out in a mesmerizing deep amber hue, shifting into a soft golden glow as it settled, with faint swirls of silver dancing within the liquid.

”Whoa~ It’s beautiful, nya!” Mimi’s eyes widened, her tail standing straight in excitement.

”Yes,” Liana said, her voice carrying a hint of pride. ”The ingredients for this special brew are incredibly rare and difficult to obtain. It’s made from moonlit elven herbs, dawn dew collected from the sacred groves, and a single drop of sylvan nectar. It’s said to restore vitality and even enhance one’s natural energy.”

”Really? Wow! This is the first time I’ve heard about this, nya!” Mimi’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Liana smiled warmly, while Gloria tilted her head in confusion. ”Hmm? I’m sure your sister Felicia already know about this special brew.”

”Nya?” Mimi tilted her head. ”Why would Nee-sama know about this but not me?”

Delya let out an amused chuckle, covering her lips with her hand. ”Perhaps because you always play around and never take your studies seriously.”

Mimi pursed her lips before shrugging. ”Study is boring, nya~” She turned to Delya with a curious look. ”Did you know about this, Delya?”

Delya nodded softly, a gentle smile on her lips. ”I learned about it during my lessons, but I never had the chance to try it until now.”

Gloria smiled and shook her head, taking her seat beside Liana. She reached for the cup Liana had just poured, and everyone followed suit, each taking their own cup.

Mimi looked at everyone before reaching for her own cup. She brought it close to her nose, sniffing it gently. Her ears perked up, and a wide grin spread across her face.

”It smells really good, nya!”

Liana smiled, raising her cup gracefully to her lips as she glanced around at everyone.

”Make sure to drink it all. This special brew is hard to come by, and not everyone has the chance to taste it. It’s a true blessing from the elven sacred groves.”

Everyone nodded in understanding. Mimi looked at her drink, then glanced around at everyone else before cautiously lifting the cup to her lips.

Her eyes widened instantly. She tilted her head to the side, her tongue sticking out slightly as she made a face.

”Peh peh! Nya! Bitter!!!!!!” She stuck her tongue out further, shaking her head vigorously. ”How can something that smells so good taste so terrible, nya!?”

Liana’s glare sharpened, her voice dropping into a low, commanding tone.

”Mimi, you should finish your drink. Don’t waste it.”

Mimi swallowed hard, seeing Liana’s scary look. She glanced around and noticed everyone had already finished their cups, including Gracelle, who were watching her with gentle smiles.

”Nya! But it’s bitter!”

Liana’s voice was calm but firm. ”You should finish the cup you took a sip from. This drink is precious, and I don’t like things being wasted, especially something so rare.”

”Nya! But...”

”No ’but.’” Liana smiled, though her eyes remained sharp. ”Just hold your breath and take one big gulp.”

”Mou! Fine!” Mimi pursed her lips, her tail swaying nervously. She stared at the drink again, her nose wrinkling slightly before she finally raised the cup, closed her eyes, and gulped it down in one go.

Her face twisted into a dramatic, exaggerated expression. Her eyes squeezed shut, her nose scrunched up, and she stuck her tongue out with a shudder, shaking her head like a cat that had just tasted something awful. Her ears drooped, and her tail flicked wildly as she let out a long, exaggerated groan.

”Bleeeeeh! Nyaaaa! That was awful!” She fanned her mouth with her hand, still making a disgusted face.

Gloria covered her lips with her palm and let out a soft, amused laugh at Mimi’s reaction, while Delya continued eating her meal with a dreamy expression. Gracelle reached for her spoon and fork, picking up a slice of fruit and bringing it to her lips.

Her eyes widened slightly as she savored the first sweet burst of flavor, a small, grateful smile forming on her face after so many days of eating only bland, medicinal gruel.

Liana smiled and shook her head as Mimi grabbed a piece of meat and started munching on it, hoping to mask the bitter taste. But her face twisted again.

”Nya! Even the meat tastes weird now!”

Liana shook her head, a faint smile on her lips. ”Eat the fruit, Mimi. It’ll help wash the taste away.”

Mimi glanced at her with a pout. ”But I don’t like fruit, nya!”

Liana let out an amused chuckle. ”Well, if you don’t, all your food will taste bitter until evening.”

”Eeehhhhh!!?? Nyaaaaaa!” Mimi puffed her cheeks before reluctantly reaching for her fork and stabbing a slice of fruit. She took a hesitant bite, then let out a long, relieved sigh. The sweet juice washed away the lingering bitterness instantly.

”Nya... finally...” she mumbled softly before reaching for another slice and eating it eagerly, her tail swaying happily as she continued to munch on the fruit, making sure the bitter taste was completely gone.

( End Of Chapter )