Reborn As Noble

Chapter 124 The Brat and the Bold ( 124 )

As Javier enjoyed his roast meat with Buddy and Pikko, the delicious smell filled the air. Suddenly, he heard some noise nearby. Lifting his head mid-bite, he looked toward the growing commotion a short distance from their stall.

”Hmm?” Javier mumbled, curious. ”Whatʼs happening over there?”

He turned to the vendor he was eating with. ”Hey, whoʼs causing all that noise?”

The vendor sighed and shook his head. ”Ah, itʼs that brat from the Jaist household again.”

”Jaist household?” Javier raised an eyebrow.

The vendor leaned in closer, lowering his voice. ”Yeah, the youngest son of High Baron Grimian. Every time he visits, he causes trouble—taking things without paying and acting like heʼs better than everyone else.”

Javier narrowed his eyes, a sly grin forming. ”Interesting…”

Buddy tilted his head, seeming curious about Javierʼs change in mood, while Pikko nudged closer, trying to sneak another bite of his food.

At the commotion:

”Please pay for the goods,” an elderly vendor pleaded, her voice shaking but firm.

”Hah! Do you even know who I am?!” the boy snapped, puffing out his chest. ”I am the son of High Baron Grimian, of the Jaist household! How dare a commoner like you ask for payment from me?”

The vendor hesitated, wringing her hands nervously. ”But… itʼs just a few coppers…”

The boy smirked arrogantly, leaning in closer. ”You should be honored that I even stopped by your dirty stall. Thatʼs payment enough!”

Behind him, two guards from the Jaist household rested their hands on their swords, looking cold and threatening. One of them shouted, ”Oi, old lady, you better watch what you say. How dare you insult our young master by asking for payment?”

A murmur of anger spread through the crowd.

One person stepped forward, red with anger. ”Even our lord, Count Garius, never treats us like this! Who do you think you are, bullying an old lady in our town?”

Another added, gaining confidence, ”Yeah! If youʼre so important, go back to where you came from!”

The guards exchanged glances, gripping their swords tighter.

From deeper in the crowd, a brave voice yelled, ”Yeah! Screw you and your Jaist arrogance!”

Javier grinned mischievously as he stood up, brushing crumbs from his clothes. He leaned down closer to Buddy and Pikko, speaking in a secretive tone.

”Hehe… Buddy, Pikko, ready for some fun?”

The two Pekkos squawked excitedly, their eyes shining with eagerness.

From the side, Liana noticed what Javier planned and stepped forward with concern on her face. ”Young master, wait—”

But Gloria gently but firmly placed her hand on Lianaʼs arm.

”Just wait, Liana,” Gloria said with a calm smile.

”But Miss Gloria—”

”Trust me. Lord Gariusʼs orders.”

Liana bit her lip, unsure but eventually stepped back, her eyes staying on Javier.

Javier walked toward the commotion, moving casually as the crowd parted for him. The noise faded as he got closer.

”Oh, look who we have here!” Javier called out, his voice full of mock pity. His eyes sparkled with amusement as he looked at the Jaist brat, who stood proudly with his guards. ”You must be a poor boy.”

The crowd gasped, surprised by his words.

Javier tilted his head and gave the Jaist brat a sly grin before tossing a copper coin at his feet. ”Here, a little something for you. Donʼt worry, I know itʼs tough for families that canʼt give their kids an allowance.”

The coin clinked on the cobblestones, making the Jaist bratʼs face turn red with anger. ”H-How dare you treat me like a beggar!”

Javier leaned in closer, his grin growing wider as he lowered his voice so only the brat could hear. ”Hmm? Arenʼt you?”

”You insolent commoner!” the Jaist brat yelled, his fists shaking.

”Commoner?” Javier blinked innocently and then gasped dramatically. ”Oh, no! Youʼre from the Jaist household? The oh-so-important Jaist household? Ohhhh, Iʼm so scared!”

He pretended to be scared, shuddering exaggeratedly and smirking playfully.

The guards from the Jaist household stepped forward, gripping their swords tightly. ”You dare mock the Jaist family?!”

Javier pretended to panic, raising his hands. ”A-ah! No, no, I wouldnʼt dare!” Then he turned to his Pekkos. ”Buddy! Pikko!”

The two large Pekkos squawked together, their size and sharp beaks making the guards nervous. Experience exclusive tales on

The guards froze, their confidence fading.

”Oh my, how sad,” Javier said, giving Buddy a pat on the beak. ”Even a ʼcommonerʼ like me has these impressive Pekkos. Meanwhile, the mighty Jaist household doesnʼt even have one for their spoiled little boy?”

The crowd burst into laughter, cutting through the Jaist bratʼs pride.

The bratʼs face turned deep red, and his lips trembled as he shouted, ”Iʼll make you regret this!”

Javier crossed his arms, his smirk staying strong. ”Oh? And how will you do that? Cry to Daddy about how a ʼcommonerʼ showed you up in public?”

Laughter grew louder, with some people clapping and cheering for Javierʼs cleverness.

Javier wiped a tear from his eye as he continued to laugh. Buddy and Pikko squawked along, their sounds almost like laughter as they flapped their wings excitedly. The crowd roared with laughter too, really enjoying the show.

”Now, now, poor ʼnoble,ʼ” Javier said, waving his hand as if dismissing the boy. ”Why donʼt you pay the nice old lady for her goods and be a good boy? You know, like a proper noble should.”

The Jaist bratʼs face twisted in anger. ”You… you donʼt know who youʼre dealing with! Once I tell my father, youʼll regret this!”

Javier raised an eyebrow, his smirk still there. ”Huh? And whatʼs your family going to do about it? Send an army to attack this town?”

”Yes! A war!” the brat shouted, puffing out his chest, proud of his claim.

Javier stared for a moment, then burst out laughing again, his voice ringing out in the marketplace. Buddy and Pikko sensed his joy and squawked louder, stomping their feet as if teasing the Jaist brat.

”HAHAHAHA! Oh, this is too funny!” Javier said, clutching his stomach, tears forming in his eyes. ”A noble who canʼt even pay for their goods… talking about war? Really? Do you even have that kind of money? Oh wait—” He snapped his fingers dramatically. ”You donʼt! Thatʼs why youʼre stealing from an old lady!”

The crowd joined in, laughing and pointing as the Jaist bratʼs face turned bright red.

”Y-You…!” the brat stammered, shaking with anger. ”Kill that commoner!”

The Jaist guards hesitated before drawing their swords, their hands shaking. They glanced nervously at the two Pekkos, whose beady eyes were fixed on them with an intense stare. Buddy stomped forward, letting out a deep, rumbling squawk. Pikko spread her wings, looking twice the size of the nearest guard.

Javier tilted his head mockingly, resting a hand on Buddyʼs head. ”Ooooo… scary,” he said sarcastically, giving Buddyʼs beak a playful pat. ”You know, if youʼre scared of a couple of birds, maybe youʼre in the wrong job.”

The guards flinched and stepped back, clearly not wanting to upset the large Pekkos.

The Jaist brat seethed, stamping his foot. ”What are you waiting for?! Attack him!”

One of the guards whispered urgently, ”Young master, these creatures are dangerous. We canʼt—”

”Useless! All of you are useless!” the brat yelled, his face twisted in frustration.

Javier let out a big sigh, shaking his head. ”Honestly, this is embarrassing. For a ʼnoble,ʼ you really donʼt act like one. If you donʼt pay the nice old lady soon, I might have to teach you a lesson in manners.”

( End of Chapter )