Reborn As Noble

Chapter 154 Arrival at the Academy ( 154 )

Liana and Javier arrived at the grand gates of the academy, a sprawling institution known for educating the kingdomʼs brightest minds and noble heirs. Javier, sitting lazily atop Buddy, showed no particular excitement for the occasion.

Liana gracefully dismounted from Pikko, and approached the guards stationed at the gate.

”Iʼm here for my young masterʼs enrollment and to complete the necessary paperwork,” she said in her calm, professional tone.

The lead guard, a stern-looking man in polished armor, stepped forward. ”Let me see the documents first.”

Liana nodded, retrieving a neatly folded envelope bearing the official seal of the Armand family. She handed it to the guard, who carefully inspected it. After a moment, his brows lifted slightly in recognition.

”Hmm... very well,” he said, returning the documents to Liana. Turning to a subordinate, he called out, ”Nathan! Escort them to the administration office.”

”Yes, Sergeant!” Nathan stepped forward briskly, adjusting his helmet.

As the guardsʼ eyes fell on Liana, they froze for a moment, clearly struck by her ethereal beauty. It was rare to see an elf, let alone one so graceful and poised, this close.

Liana, however, offered them only a polite smile, her attention fixed entirely on her young master. She had no interest in the lingering gazes or whispered remarks around her.

”Can we bring these pekko inside?” Liana asked, her voice polite but firm, gesturing to Buddy and Pikko.

Nathan hesitated, glancing at the large, exotic birds. ”Hmm? These... uh, big birds? Err... Iʼm afraid theyʼll need to be left at the stables. The academy doesnʼt permit animals on campus grounds.”

Liana nodded understandingly. ”Very well.” She turned to Javier, who was still perched lazily on Buddy. ”Come, young master.”

Javier stretched his arms with an exaggerated yawn. ”Okay, Liana,” he said, sliding down from Buddyʼs back. His disinterested gaze swept over the academy grounds, clearly unimpressed by the prestigious school.

As they followed Nathan through the gates, the guards exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued by the noble boy with the carefree attitude and the beautiful elf who seemed utterly devoted to him.

The academy loomed ahead, its towering spires and meticulously landscaped grounds a testament to its grandeur. But to Javier, it was just another place to pass the time—a temporary stop on his journey.

”Blergh! School!” Javier muttered under his breath, dragging his feet slightly as he looked around. His eyes scanned the pristine buildings and well-manicured lawns with disdain. ”Ugh... even after being reborn in this world, I still have to attend school? Seriously, whatʼs the point?”

Liana, walking gracefully beside him, gently tightened her grip on his hand to ensure he didnʼt wander off. Her soft, small hand fit perfectly in his, and despite his grumbling, Javier secretly enjoyed the comforting gesture.

”Young master,” Liana said, glancing down at him with a calm smile, ”what are you thinking about?”

”Ugh... I donʼt like school,” Javier admitted, wrinkling his nose as if the very thought left a bad taste in his mouth.

Liana chuckled softly. ”I know, young master, but you have to do it.”

”Yeah, yeah,” Javier grumbled, kicking a stray pebble. ”If Father and Mother hadnʼt threatened to fire you if I refused to go, I wouldnʼt be here right now.” Experience new tales on

Liana let out a soft laugh, covering her lips with one hand as she always did when amused. ”Your parents know how much you value me. Theyʼre quite clever.”

Javier shot her a smirk, his usual playful glint returning to his eyes. ”Clever? No, theyʼre devious. But I guess theyʼre not wrong. If itʼs to keep you by my side, Iʼll deal with this stupid school.”

Meanwhile, the guards and academy staff—who were preparing for the official start of the term—watched the duo with interest. It wasnʼt often they saw such a dynamic pair: a carefree noble boy with a strikingly beautiful elf maid walking hand in hand, chatting like equals.

Some of the younger staff whispered among themselves about the boyʼs apparent lack of enthusiasm for the prestigious academy, while others couldnʼt take their eyes off Lianaʼs serene elegance. But neither Liana nor Javier paid them any mind, their world focused solely on their conversation.

As they approached the main building, Javier let out another exaggerated sigh. ”Liana, you know this place is going to be boring, right? I can already feel it.”

Liana simply smiled and gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. ”Donʼt worry, young master. Iʼll be here to help you through it.”

”Thatʼs the only good part about all this,” Javier muttered, his smirk returning as they stepped into the grand entrance hall.

Javier slouched on the plush couch in the office, looking thoroughly bored as Liana took charge of the situation, her usual composed demeanor shining through.

”This is the paperwork for my young masterʼs enrollment,” Liana said, presenting the neatly prepared documents to the academy staff.

The staff member nodded, flipping through the pages carefully. ”Hmm... everything seems to be in order. So, a six-month enrollment, correct? This will cover until the blessing ceremony takes place.”

Javier, who had been half-dozing, suddenly sat upright, his eyes wide with disbelief. ”Ehhh!? Six months!? It was supposed to be three months!”

The outburst drew a few glances from nearby staff, but Liana remained calm, though a hint of confusion crossed her face.

The staff member handed over the completed forms to Liana. ”Here, miss. Itʼs all detailed here in the submitted documents.”

Liana took the forms and scanned them quickly. Her eyes flicked across the pages, her expression softening as understanding dawned. She let out a soft sigh, then chuckled quietly, covering her lips with her hand.

Javier leaned forward, his eyebrows furrowed. ”Whatʼs so funny, Liana? This isnʼt a joke! Six months in this place?!”

Liana turned to him, a gentle smile gracing her lips. ”Young master, it seems your father extended your enrollment duration without informing you. Itʼs all here in the document.”

”What!? That sneaky old man!” Javier groaned, leaning back against the couch dramatically. ”I shouldʼve known heʼd pull something like this.”

Liana chuckled again, finding her young masterʼs antics endearing. ”Perhaps he thought six months would give you more time to learn and prepare for the ceremony.”

Javier crossed his arms, pouting like a child denied his favorite toy. ”Learn? Please, I bet heʼs just trying to keep me out of the house longer so he can get some peace and quiet.”

Liana gave him a knowing look. ”Or perhaps he simply wants you to grow, young master.”

Javier sighed, his playful smirk returning. ”Fine, fine. But you owe me for this, Liana. I expect you to make up for these three extra months of suffering.”

Liana tilted her head, her smile playful yet composed. ”Of course, young master. Iʼll make it up to you. Now, letʼs complete the process, shall we?”

Javier grumbled, but the mischievous glint in his eyes showed he wasnʼt entirely upset. ”Six months, huh? Fine. But donʼt expect me to be a model student.”

The staff handed Liana a neatly folded map and a small note. ”This is the location of the shop where you can purchase the school uniform. The name of the shop is written here as well.”

Liana took the map with a polite nod. ”Thank you.”

The staff then placed a thick booklet on the desk. ”And here is the rule book for the academy.”

Liana accepted it and handed it to Javier, who glanced at the book with an exaggerated groan. ”Ugh, this thingʼs as thick as a dictionary! Fine...” He flipped it open, skimming through the pages while lounging in his seat, his expression growing more bored by the second.

The staff smiled politely. ”I assume you and your young master will be arriving by carriage when classes officially begin? I see here on your form that youʼre renting a house nearby.”

Liana shook her head with a small smile. ”Ah, no. We arrived on our Pekko.”

The staff raised an eyebrow, momentarily confused. ”Oh... the big birds outside?” They pointed toward the window, where Buddy and Pikko were enthusiastically running around the courtyard. The guards were trying to corral them as the two birds darted and flapped excitedly, clearly enjoying their game of chase.

Liana pinched the bridge of her nose, her composed demeanor slipping just slightly. ”I believe those are our Pekko, yes.”

The staff let out a soft chuckle. ”Very energetic creatures.”

Liana sighed, straightening her posture. ”They are... unique, to say the least.”

As the conversation continued, a thought occurred to Liana, and she turned back to the staff. ”One more thing—how do we meet the headmaster?”

The staff blinked, surprised. ”Oh? Why do you ask?”

Liana retrieved a sealed letter bearing the Armand family emblem from her bag. ”Lord Garius requested that I deliver this letter to him personally.”

The staffʼs eyes widened slightly upon seeing the emblem, but they quickly composed themselves. ”Very well. Iʼll ensure this letter reaches the headmaster promptly after we finish here.”

Liana inclined her head in gratitude. ”Thank you. That would be appreciated.”

Javier, still half-heartedly flipping through the rule book, muttered under his breath, ”Bet the headmaster will have a heart attack when he reads that letter.”

Liana shot him a look, her expression both amused and disapproving. ”Young master, behave yourself.”

Javier grinned, unfazed. ”What? Iʼm just saying.”

The staff, trying to maintain professionalism, couldnʼt help but chuckle softly at their interaction. ”You certainly have a lively dynamic. If thereʼs nothing else, Iʼll finalize everything on my end.”

Liana nodded once more. ”That will be all for now. Thank you for your assistance.”

( End of Chapter )