Reborn As Noble

Rasdingenʼs eyes widened a little. ”Hah! So the lad knows his stuff. Not bad. Most kids your age wouldnʼt even notice the runes.” He folded his arms again, grudgingly respecting the boy more.

Meanwhile, Liana and Miss Gloria exchanged amused glances, while Captain Garrick let out a small sigh of relief, glad that things hadnʼt gotten worse.

While Javier examined the detailed weapons and armor in the workshop, completely absorbed, Liana stood just outside the entrance.

”Young Master?” she called softly, trying to get his attention.

But seeing his childlike excitement as he marveled at the blades, tested the balance of a longsword, and admired the detailed engravings, she decided not to interrupt him. A gentle smile spread across her face, a mix of amusement and affection.

She turned to Miss Gloria, who stood nearby, keeping an eye on the maids. ”Gloria, we should let the maids relax for now. Theyʼve been on their feet all morning.”

Gloria nodded with her usual calm expression. ”Yes, Iʼll let them know. Itʼs been a long day for them.”

Liana watched as Gloria approached the group of maids, some of whom were quietly chatting while others admired the smithyʼs work from a distance. Gloria clapped her hands gently to get their attention.

”Ladies, feel free to take a short break. Just stay within sight of the workshop, and let me or Liana know if you need anything.”

The maids exchanged grateful smiles, found places to rest or talked more freely among themselves. Some leaned against the shaded walls, while others enjoyed the view of the busy barracks outside.

Liana glanced back at Javier, who was now having a lively conversation with Rasdingen about armor design. She shook her head slightly, her smile growing.

”Heʼs like a kid in a candy shop,” she muttered to herself before joining Gloria to make sure the maids were comfortable.

The noise outside the workshop got louder as soldiers, encouraged by the sight of the relaxed maids, began trying to get their attention. Some brought wildflowers they quickly picked from nearby bushes, while others showed off crude rings or trinkets they had saved for this moment. Proposals were shouted, compliments were exaggerated, and laughter filled the yard.

The maids, though amused, kept their composure. Some smiled politely, accepting the gestures with a graceful nod, while others tactfully declined, showing perfect manners even under the playful attention.

Meanwhile, Liana and Gloria stood near the workshop, watching the scene from a distance. They knew that getting too close would likely attract the soldiersʼ attention, which they wanted to avoid.

”The soldiers certainly seem... enthusiastic,” Gloria said, her calm expression unchanged.

”Hmm,” Liana replied, shaking her head slightly. ”Better to leave them to their antics. Weʼve got enough to worry about without adding this to the list.”

Inside the workshop, Javier was completely unaware of the commotion outside. His attention was focused on his conversation with Rasdingen.

”Do you think you can improve the armor for our army?” Javier asked, his tone becoming more serious. ”Better armor and weapons mean a better chance of survival in any conflict.”

Rasdingen, the strong blacksmith, stroked his chin thoughtfully, pride shining in his eyes.

”Ah, lad! Iʼm doing my best. The good news is that the ore mine your family secured produces high-quality material. Before that, we had to rely on imports, and most of it was low-grade junk. Now, with that mine, we get the finest ore directly here—under orders from your father, Garius.”

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Javier raised an eyebrow. ”Oh, old man, you seem to know my father well?”

The blacksmith laughed heartily. ”Know him? Alf, Errinette, Hesbeirn, and your father were all my friends when I was still an apprentice blacksmith. Ahh, the good old days, back when Garius was still a mischievous runt running around!”

Rasdingenʼs face turned serious as he added, ”But you donʼt need to hear about that. Some stories are better left in the past.”

Javier, sensing there was more to the story, decided not to ask further. Instead, he casually activated his magic storage skill. From thin air, he pulled out a massive sword made entirely of adamantite. Its polished surface shone with a faint blue hue, and intricate magical runes glowed softly along the bladeʼs edge.