Reborn As Noble

Chapter 113 Between Ice and Gravity ( 113 )

Liana narrowed her eyes at Javier, her voice calm but resolute. ”Young master, youʼre holding back. Youʼre not even using your full power.”

Javier smirked, twirling his blade casually. ”Why should I? Itʼs just exercise, right? No need to go all out. Besides…” He stepped closer, meeting her gaze. ”What if you get hurt? I donʼt want to wound my future wife.”

A faint blush crept across Lianaʼs cheeks, but she quickly masked it with determination. ”Young master, I wonʼt stop until you take this seriously.”

Javier sighed dramatically, tossing his head back. ”Haaa… fine. Ready?”

Before Liana could react, Javier activated his gravity magic. The air thickened instantly, pressing down on her with overwhelming force.

”Gngh...!” Liana struggled, unable to lift a finger as her knees buckled slightly. She glared at him, her resolve firm despite the pressure.

Liana strained against the immense weight, her body frozen in place. The ground cracked beneath her, and her eyes widened in shock at the power.

”Y-Young master…” she murmured, helpless.

Javier strolled toward her, hands in his pockets, wearing a calm, mischievous grin. He deactivated the skill, and the crushing weight vanished. Before Liana could react, he pulled her into a warm embrace.

”I donʼt want to hurt you, Liana,” he said softly, resting his chin on her silver hair. ”This sparring session is just to keep our skills sharp. Thereʼs no need to take it so far that someone gets hurt—especially you.”

Still catching her breath, Liana glared at him with annoyance and concern. ”Young master…youʼre holding back too much. If you fight like this, what will happen when a real enemy appears?”

Javier chuckled, stepping back slightly but keeping his hands on her shoulders. ”If it were a real enemy, I wouldnʼt play fair. Iʼd use my Gravity Skill, freeze them, and let my puppet knights handle the rest.”

Liana frowned, regaining her composure. ”Relying on skills alone wonʼt guarantee victory. What if the enemy counters your magic?”

Javier smirked, tapping her nose playfully. ”Then Iʼll deal with it. Iʼm not just a noble with magic—Iʼve got brains, brawn, and tricks up my sleeve.”

Liana sighed, shaking her head with a faint smile. ”Youʼre impossible, young master. But I suppose thatʼs what makes you so…unique.”

Javier winked, his eyes gleaming. ”And donʼt forget charming.”

Her cheeks turned pink, but she quickly looked away, mumbling, ”Letʼs continue our training…”

Javier laughed, stretching his arms lazily. ”Alright, but letʼs keep it light this time. I wouldnʼt want to scare you off.”

Liana narrowed her eyes and summoned another Earth Golem with a flick of her wrist. ”Weʼll see who scares who, young master.”

As Javier turned to her, his playful demeanor shifted to a rare, warm smile that softened his sharp eyes.

Suddenly, a low growl echoed through the forest. A group of five hulking wolf-like beasts with glowing red eyes and jagged fangs emerged from the trees.

”Young master! Get back!” Liana shouted, instinctively stepping in front of him, hands glowing with magic.

But Javier didnʼt move. Instead, he casually glanced at the monsters, his expression calm. ”Hmm, looks like the forest wants to join our sparring session,” he said, amused.

The beasts charged, snarling loudly. Lianaʼs heart raced, but before she could cast a spell, Javier raised a hand.

With a chilling crack, the air temperature plummeted. In an instant, shimmering ice erupted around the monsters, encasing them completely. They froze mid-attack, their ferocity halted.

Javierʼs hand remained raised as cracks formed on the icy prisons. Liana watched in stunned silence as the ice shattered, reducing the monsters to glittering fragments that scattered like snowflakes.

Lowering his hand, Javier turned back to Liana, his smile lingering. ”What do you think? Neat trick, right?”

Liana blinked, her voice caught in her throat. ”Young master…that wasnʼt just a trick. That was…absolute precision.”

Javier shrugged, his playful tone returning. ”Well, you did ask if I wanted to show you another one. I couldnʼt resist.”

Liana stared at Javier, a mix of awe and concern in her eyes. ”Why do you always hide this side of yourself? You couldʼve wiped them out the moment they appeared…without effort.”

Javier tilted his head, his gaze soft but unreadable. ”Because, Liana, thereʼs no need to flaunt power unless itʼs necessary.”

She shook her head, trying to regain her composure as the frozen shards of the monsters glittered in the sunlight. ”Young master…why do you act like youʼre not capable of this?”

Javier, his playful smirk replaced by a genuine smile, shrugged. ”Why show off my power? Itʼs easier to pretend Iʼm the useless youngest son. If everyone thinks Iʼm just a spoiled noble, they leave me alone.”

”Your talents could benefit many—your family, the household, the people—”

”Too much trouble,” he interrupted, raising a hand. ”Look at Marcellus and Cedric—endless responsibilities. No freedom, no peace. Thatʼs not the life I want.”

Lianaʼs expression softened, though worry lingered. ”And what life do you want, young master?”

”One where I can do what I want, no strings. Just me, a Pekko to ride on, and maybe…” His voice lowered as he looked at her. ”Someone I care about by my side.”

Her cheeks flushed faintly, and she turned away. ”Youʼre impossible, young master.”

Javier chuckled, his mischievous demeanor returning. ”But thatʼs why you like me, isnʼt it?”

”Come on, we still need to clear this area before heading back,” she said, inspecting the frozen battlefield.

”Sure, but donʼt expect me to clean up too much. Iʼm only here for the ʼexercise,ʼ remember?”

Liana rolled her eyes but couldnʼt hide a smile. Javier dusted his hands off, turning to her. ”Liana?”

”Yes, young master?” she replied, maintaining her composure.

”Letʼs stop this sparring session. Iʼm hungry.”

Sighing playfully, she said, ”Fine, young master. Letʼs head back to the estate.”

A cheeky grin spread across Javierʼs face. ”This is why I love you, Liana.”

”Really? You should grow into an adult first before saying things like that.”

”I mean it!” he declared. ”Youʼll be my wife when I turn eighteen—just seven more years!”

A faint blush crept onto Lianaʼs cheeks, but she quickly turned away. ”Yes, yes… Now letʼs go,” she said briskly.

”Seven years, Liana! Better start preparing yourself!” he called out, playfully.

”Keep talking, and I might leave you behind,” she retorted, though her smile betrayed her amusement.

”Lianaaaa…” Javier whined playfully.

She paused, raising a brow. ”What now, young master?”

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”Chuuuuuu!” he said, leaning forward, pointing to his lips.

Liana sighed deeply, pinching her nose in exasperation. ”Really? In the forest?”

”Chuuuuuu!” he repeated, grinning wider.

Caught between annoyance and amusement, she leaned in and kissed him quickly. ”Happy now? Satisfied?”

Javier laughed, delight sparkling in his eyes. ”Hehehehe…”

”Honestly…” she muttered as she resumed walking, the blush on her cheeks revealing her feelings.

Javier followed, his steps light and his expression smug.

(End of Chapter)