Reborn As Noble

Chapter 229 Dashing Toward Home ( 229 )

”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 capitalʼs 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 didnʼt 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 didnʼt 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.

”Sheʼs not using her full speed yet.”

Javier blinked, his curiosity piqued. ”Huh?”

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

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Javierʼs 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.

”Letʼs 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 Erinetteʼs Pekko shot forward like a cannonball, both girlsʼ 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… donʼt 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, isnʼt it?”

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

”H-HELP! WEʼRE FLYING!”

”TOO FAST!! TOO FASTTTTT!!!”

Erinette, completely unfazed, kept one hand casually holding Silverwindʼs reins, while the other gently adjusted Iriaʼs posture. ”Donʼt panic,” she told them, her tone eerily calm, as if they were merely discussing the weather.

”JUST DONʼT PANIC!?!?” Iria shrieked, her voice cracking in fear.

Gloria patted Iziyaʼs trembling shoulder reassuringly. ”Youʼll 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 didnʼt 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 Silverwindʼs 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 Lianaʼs shoulder, feeling the rhythm of her breathing. ”Yeah, yeah. Pekkos arenʼt like horses… Theyʼre practically monsters.”

His eyes flickered with a mix of admiration and worry. ”And since theyʼre only found in the Armand Region, theyʼre 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 whatʼs the rush? Itʼs going to be night soon.”

Finally, Erinette turned slightly, meeting his gaze with her steady, piercing eyes. ”Donʼt 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. ”Weʼre taking a detour. Follow me!”

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

”Silverwind, we use the ʼother road.ʼ”

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. ” Thatʼs rare, Young Master. Are you actually worried?”

”Worried? Me? No. I just donʼt like surprises, thatʼs 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” wasnʼt just about saving time.

Knowing Erinette, it probably wasnʼt 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. Javierʼs heart raced, not just from the speed but from the anticipation of what lay ahead.

( End of Chapter )