Reborn As Noble

”Yes, my lord?” Hesbeirn replied, posture firm in the saddle.

”Follow Javier and Liana’s Pekko. Deliver my word, he is to attend the council without delay.”

”As you command.” Hesbeirn gave a crisp nod, guiding his mount out of formation before spurring forward, vanishing into the bustle of the capital streets in pursuit of the young master.

Garius’s smirk returned faintly as he faced the road ahead, the council hall looming ever closer.

Meanwhile.

The streets of the capital bustled with life. Merchants called out their wares, children darted between stalls, and the air was heavy with the scent of spices and fresh bread.

Javier and Liana strolled hand in hand, their pace unhurried. The sight of the young Armand heir, dressed in finely cut noble attire, walking casually with his elf maid drew more than a few stares. Whispers followed them, some curious, some envious.

”...Young Master?” Liana tilted her head slightly.

”Hm? What is it, Liana?” Javier’s lips curved in a faint smile as he glanced down at her.

”Do you think... perhaps you’ve forgotten something important?” she asked, her expression calm.

Javier raised his chin, looking up at the sky.

”Hmm... yeah, maybe. But I wonder what it was.”

Liana’s smile deepened. ”You know... it feels like we both forgot something even more important.”

Javier lowered his gaze back to her, smirking with boyish mischief. ”Maybe... but I don’t know. Whatever it was, it can wait. Let’s just enjoy our time.”

Her heart warmed at his words. She squeezed his hand gently, shaking her head with the faintest smile. ”If you say so, Young Master.”

Javier chuckled, tugging her a little closer as they walked past the stalls.

Liana’s gaze drifted to the busy street around them, her tone calm but edged with suspicion.

”Young Master?”

Javier hummed, still half-distracted by the stalls. ”Hmm?”

”Where are Buddy and Pikko?” she asked, scanning the passing crowd.

Javier froze. His eyes darted left, right, then behind him. No orange feathers. No silver plume. No mischievous squawks echoing nearby.

His smile stiffened, then his eyes widened in sudden realization.

”Crap!!” he muttered, gripping his hair. ”I was supposed to show up after Buddy and Pikko caused their little... chaos!”

Liana pressed her palm to her brow, exhaling long and sharp. ”Young Master...”

Javier snapped back, tugging at her hand.

”No time to waste, Liana. Let’s go!”

”Yes, yes...” she exhaled softly, her lips curving into a weary smile as she let him pull her along. ”It’s always like this...”

( End Of Chapter )