Reborn As Noble

Javier gleefully ran his hand over the pile of monster meat he had pulled from his magic storage, already imagining a grand feast for himself and his Pekkos. ”How about we grill some for the Pekkos and us? Eheheh,” he said with a mischievous grin, clearly excited about his plan.

Lianaʼs eyes widened slightly as she immediately stepped forward. ”Young master! Wash the meat first, season it properly, and donʼt even think about making an open fire with just sticks and wood. Use the grill set!”

Javier blinked, his grin faltering for a moment. ”Ehhhh!?” he groaned, clearly hoping to take the easy route.

”No ehhhh!,” Liana said firmly, her emerald eyes narrowing. Without wasting a moment, she called out to the workers nearby to fetch the grill set. Then, turning to one of the family maids passing by, she requested salt, pepper, and some additional seasoning.

As the workers hurried to gather the supplies, Javier pulled out a small bottle of crushed herbs, pepper, and other spices from his magic storage, holding them up proudly. ”Can we use these? Iʼve got dried herbs and stuff!”

Liana sighed deeply, shaking her head. ”Young master…” she muttered, pinching the bridge of her nose.

Moments later, everything was set up, with the grill ready and the seasoning laid out neatly. Liana supervised Javier closely, making sure he washed the monster meat thoroughly before seasoning it. The young boy pouted as he followed her instructions but couldnʼt help the excitement bubbling inside him.

”Fine, fine! Iʼll do it properly,” he grumbled before sprinkling the herbs and spices generously over the meat.

Liana watched him closely, her stern expression softening into a small smile. Young master, no matter how reckless you are, you always manage to brighten the mood.

”All right, Pekkos!” Javier called out cheerfully as the meat sizzled on the grill, sending delicious aromas wafting through the air. ”Lunch is on me!”

Liana blinked, utterly stunned. ”This much monster meat could feed all the maids, workers, and probably half the village too,” she muttered to herself, watching the piles of seasoned meat sizzling on the grill.

She eyed the pile cautiously but didnʼt dare ask what type of monster meat they were about to eat. Knowing her young master, it was likely something rare—and expensive. The rarer the monster, the higher the price of its meat. It wouldnʼt surprise her if Javier had unknowingly cooked up a delicacy fit for kings.

Javier, meanwhile, cheerfully plated the finished grilled meat onto two oversized pet plates for the Pekkos. The vibrant birds wasted no time devouring their meal, gulping it down in seconds before letting out satisfied chirps.

”Wow! Theyʼre full already!” Javier said, grinning proudly. But then he turned back to the grill, noticing the heaps of meat still waiting to be cooked. ”But thereʼs still so much more here!”

He glanced at Liana with an almost helpless expression, holding up more seasoned cuts of monster meat. ”What do we do with the rest?”

Liana crossed her arms, tilting her head with a small sigh. ”Just cook it, young master. It would be a waste otherwise.”

”All of it? Including the stuff in my magic storage?” Javier asked, his amber eyes wide with enthusiasm.

Liana raised an eyebrow. ”How much meat do you have stored in there?”

Javier scratched the back of his head sheepishly. ”The stuff I took out is just a small part of it...”

Lianaʼs jaw nearly dropped. ”This much is only a small part!?”

Javier chuckled nervously, rubbing his nose. ”Eheheh… I mightʼve gone overboard when hunting last time.”

Liana groaned, pressing her palm to her forehead. ”Young master, you could open a market stall with this much meat!”

”A market stall, huh?” Javierʼs eyes lit up mischievously as an idea began forming in his mind.

”Donʼt even think about it,” Liana warned, instantly reading his thoughts.

Liana called over the carpenter and workers nearby, gesturing to the mountain of extra meat. ”Take a break and enjoy the grilled meat. Thereʼs plenty for everyone,” she said with her usual calm tone. The carpenter, initially hesitant, finally agree, especially when the delicious smell wafting from the grill.

She then turned to the maids, instructing them to gather the raw, seasoned meat and bring it to the kitchen. ”Ask the cooks to prepare this for the familyʼs dinner tonight,” she added. Liana also ensured some portions were set aside for the workers, knowing theyʼd appreciate a hearty meal after a long day.