Reborn As Noble

The instructor, clearly flustered by the unexpected commotion, cleared his throat and tried to interject. ”Miss? Please, we are in the middle of a magic study session.”

Francesca turned to him with a curious tilt of her head. ”Oh? Magic study, you say?”

”Yes, miss,” the instructor replied firmly, though his nervousness was clear. ”If you donʼt settle down, Iʼll have to use...”

Before he could finish, Francesca raised her hand lazily. ”Like this one?” she said with a sly smile.

In an instant, vines shot up from the floor, binding the instructor in place before he could react. The spell was cast with such speed that the entire class fell silent, their jaws dropping.

The instructor squirmed, his voice muffled by the vines. ”Mmmph!”

”Oh, hush now,” Francesca said with a chuckle, waving him off. ”Itʼs just a little demonstration.”

Before the instructor could attempt to free himself, the door opened, and the headmaster entered, his expression a mix of exasperation and resignation. ”Ah, Francesca,” he said with a weary smile. ”Itʼs good to see one of our former students back at the academy.”

Francesca turned, her demeanor shifting to playful familiarity. ”Likewise, current ʼheadmaster.ʼ”

The headmaster sighed, running a hand through his hair. ”Ugh... really, Francesca? Do you always have to make such an entrance?”

Francesca smiled sweetly. ”What can I say? Old habits die hard.”

The students, and even the instructor—still bound by the vines—stared wide-eyed at the exchange, stunned by how casually the headmaster spoke to her.

”Now then,” the headmaster said with a resigned tone, waving his hand to dispel the vines and free the instructor. ”Letʼs not scare the staff, shall we?”

”Oh, come now,” Francesca laughed, brushing off the comment. ”Itʼs just a bit of fun.”

Javier groaned, sinking further into his seat. ”Mother, please...” he muttered, though he couldnʼt help but smirk slightly at the chaos.

The headmasterʼs gaze shifted to Javier, his brows raising slightly. ”Your mother really doesnʼt hold back when it comes to you, does she?”

Javier shrugged with a cheeky grin. ”Unfortunately for me, no.” A soft laugh escaped Liana beside him.

Francesca turned to the headmaster with a dazzling smile, placing a hand on her hip. ”So, ʼheadmaster,ʼ Iʼm going to take my son now,” she announced, her tone sweet yet carrying a playful challenge.

The headmaster blinked, clearly caught off guard. ”Wait, take him? But the class isnʼt—”

Francesca leaned in slightly, her smile turning mischievous. ”You know, headmaster, my husband would love to see you and reminisce about the good old days.”

The color drained from the headmasterʼs face as the words registered. ”G-Garius?” he stammered, glancing around nervously. ”Thereʼs no need for that. Err... okay, fine, take him. No problem at all.”

Francesca chuckled softly, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. ”I thought so.” She turned back to Javier, who was watching the exchange with a mix of amusement and disbelief.

”Come on, honey bun,” Francesca said cheerfully, taking Javier by the arm. ”Liana, letʼs go.”

”Of course, Madam,” Liana replied with a small bow, following closely behind.

As they walked out of the classroom, Javier leaned closer to his mother and whispered, ”What kind of relationship do you and father have with the headmaster?”

Francesca smiled knowingly. ”Oh, honey bun, if you knew the stories about me, your father, and that man, youʼd be in for quite a surprise. Letʼs just say our past is full of mischief and memories.”

Javier sighed, shaking his head with a faint grin. ”This family is impossible.”

( End of Chapter )