Reborn As Noble

Chapter 166 Tea, Trouble, and Tactics ( 166 )

The sun shone brightly through the big classroom windows, making the polished floor sparkle. It was break time, and the sounds of noble children chatting filled the air. Liana, always responsible, was getting tea and biscuits ready for her young master at the refreshment corner in the back of the room. The fancy school made sure to provide nice snacks for every student and their helpers.

At the back of the class, Javier leaned lazily on his desk, talking to Buddy. The big bird had somehow pushed its head through the open window, getting very close to Javierʼs desk.

”Buddy, you canʼt just stick your head in here,” Javier said, half-scolding but also amused. ”Do you know how much trouble Iʼll get in if someone complains again?”

Buddy squawked softly and tilted its head, trying to look innocent.

”Oh, donʼt give me that look,” Javier said, scratching behind Buddyʼs beak. ”You just want snacks, donʼt you?”

Outside, Pikko was lying on the grass, pecking at the ground.

From the refreshment corner, Liana watched her young masterʼs antics. ”Young Master, please donʼt encourage Buddy to do things he shouldnʼt,” she said with a gentle sigh as she brought the tea tray back to the desk.

”Hey, Buddyʼs just making the class more fun,” Javier replied with a smirk. ”Unlike the rest of these boring nobles.”

Liana placed the tea and biscuits in front of him with care. ”Thatʼs because the rest of the class is studying during break, not talking to their Pekkos.”

Javier grinned and popped a biscuit into his mouth. ”Exactly. Boring.”

The other noble children mostly ignored him, as they always did. To them, Javier De Armand was the ”troublemaker” who sat in the back of the class, rarely paying attention, and causing problems. But no one dared to approach him. Even with his bad reputation, he had a confident and mischievous air that made others cautious.

Liana, always aware of her young masterʼs behavior, sighed softly but smiled. While others saw a troublemaker, she knew the truth—underneath the mischief was a boy who was much more capable and clever than he showed.

The other noble kids in Javierʼs class kept their distance. They glanced at him but quickly looked away if he turned their way. No one dared to approach him, especially after what happened a few weeks ago.

A noble boy from a top class had come into their classroom, challenging Javier to a magic duel. Everyone thought the prodigy would easily defeat the ”delinquent noble” from the lower class.

But the duel didnʼt go as expected.

Before the prodigy could finish his spell, Javier had moved quickly and kicked him in the crotch. The boy fell to the ground, gasping in pain and unable to speak.

Javier leaned down, his amber eyes shining playfully yet dangerously, and said mockingly, ”If youʼre going to challenge me, at least make sure you can stand after the first move.”

His grin was devilish, and it scared everyone watching.

Since that day, no one—not even the so-called geniuses from the upper classes—dared to challenge or approach him. The memory of Javierʼs casual strength, mixed with his smug grin and sharp words, stayed in their minds as a warning that the ”delinquent noble” shouldnʼt be underestimated.

In his class, the incident made him a mysterious figure, both feared and disliked. But for Javier, it was just another day of putting arrogant fools in their place.

What really shocked the whole class—and even the teachers—was that the so-called ”delinquent noble” didnʼt even use magic.

Javier had dealt with the prodigy easily, delivering just a precise kick to the crotch. There were no fancy spells or flashy moves, just boldness and quick action.

The memory was burned into their minds: the proud noble boy from the Klimbert family was now rolling on the floor, groaning in pain and embarrassment.

It wasnʼt just Javierʼs physical response that amazed them; it was his confidence. He didnʼt seem bothered by the insults or the magical energy the prodigy tried to show off. Instead, Javier just smirked and struck before the boy could even finish his spell.

The other students couldnʼt decide what was scarier: Javierʼs bold and brutal tactics or how easily he did it. To them, it felt like he thought the duel wasnʼt worth using magic—just his foot.

Since that day, the Klimbert familyʼs reputation suffered, and Javier became known as the untouchable ”troublemaker” of the school. Being in the last class no longer seemed to show his abilities but rather that the system didnʼt know how to deal with him.

Outside the classroom, Princess Kliatana was storming toward them with her usual group of maids and royal guards. Her loud footsteps echoed in the hallway as students hurried to get out of her way.

Javier peeked out the window and groaned. ”Ugh… here she comes. Again. Haaa… When will this end?” He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, looking very annoyed.

Liana, always by his side, stayed calm and prepared for whatever trouble the princess would bring this time.

The classroom door burst open, and Princess Kliatana walked in, her nose in the air. She immediately spotted Liana.

”You! Elf maid!” she shouted, pointing dramatically. ”Leave this boy and come serve me instead!”

Liana, unfazed, bowed slightly. ”Iʼm sorry, Princess Kliatana, but as Iʼve said before, I cannot. I am already serving the Armand household as my young masterʼs personal maid.”

”Guuuhhh! Whatʼs so special about him?!” Kliatana stomped her foot, clearly frustrated. Then, with a smug smile, she added, ”Fine! Iʼll pay you 20 silver coins a month if you agree to serve me instead.”

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The room fell silent for a moment.

Then Javier burst out laughing, nearly falling out of his chair as he pointed at the princess. ”Bwahahahaha!! Did you hear that, Liana? Twenty??” He exaggerated his words, making it sound ridiculous. ”Tw-twenty silver coins? Ahahahaha!”

Liana, always composed, shook her head gently, a small smile on her face. She bowed again, speaking to the princess calmly. ”Thank you for the generous offer, Princess Kliatana. However, the Armand household pays me 50 silver coins a month.”

”WHAAAAA?!” Kliatanaʼs face turned bright red, her jaw dropping in shock. ”Fifty?! Thatʼs crazy! Thatʼs twice what I offered!”

”Exactly!” Javier grinned, leaning forward on his desk. ”See, Princess Bratty? My family knows quality when they see it. Youʼre trying to get premium service for a cheap price. Get real.”

Kliatanaʼs fists tightened in anger. ”You…! You insolent—”

Javier interrupted her, waving her away. ”Shoo, shoo, Princess Bratty. Go play with your guards or something. Lianaʼs not interested, and honestly, stop pestering us.”

Liana sighed softly but kept her professionalism, offering another polite bow. ”If thereʼs nothing else, Princess Kliatana, I must return to my duties.”

”Guuhhh! This isnʼt over!” Kliatana shouted, stomping her foot again before storming out, her entourage following her in a chaotic rush.

Javier leaned back in his chair again, chuckling. ”Ah, sheʼs too easy.”

Liana shook her head, her emerald eyes filled with amusement. ”Young Master, one day your teasing will go too far.”

”Maybe,” Javier replied with a sly grin. ”But not today.”

From down the hallway, Princess Kliatanaʼs furious voice echoed as her royal entourage struggled to keep up with her angry pace. ”Just you wait, Javier de Armand!! Iʼll get you for this!!”

Javier smirked, standing up from his seat and leaning out of the classroom window so she could hear him. ”Just donʼt propose to me for marriage!” he shouted mockingly, his voice full of sarcasm.

The classroom burst into laughter as the noble students, who had been quietly listening in, couldnʼt hold back their giggles. Even Buddy, with his beak sticking through the window, squawked as if he agreed.

Princess Kliatana froze in the hallway, her face bright red. ”YOU... ARROGANT DELINQUENT!!” she yelled, stamping her foot so hard that the sound echoed through the walls.

Javier casually waved her away without even looking. ”Love you too, Princess Bratty!”

Liana sighed, lightly brushing her forehead. ”Young Master, do you really have to provoke her every time?”

”Of course,” Javier replied, his amber eyes sparkling with mischief.

Liana sighed again but couldnʼt help a soft smile. ”One day, Princess Kliatana might just take you up on that proposal…”

”Letʼs hope not,” Javier muttered, flopping back into his chair. ”I already have someone in mind for that, donʼt I?”

Lianaʼs cheeks turned faintly pink, but she didnʼt reply, choosing instead to busy herself with pouring his tea.

( End of Chapter )