Reborn As Noble

Chapter 1353: Wind in His Hair, Punches in His Gut ( 1353 )

Armand Nation.

Few miles before the eastern border.

”Yeeehaaaa!!!”

Javier let out a triumphant shout, the wind whipping through his hair as Buddy sprinted at full speed, his powerful legs pounding against the earth. Behind them, three wild pekko kept pace, their movements synchronized as they matched Buddy’s speed, their forms glowing faintly with the buff aura radiating from the lead pekko.

”Woo! Looks like your buff can even keep those wild ones in pace!”

”Cuquawked!!” Buddy let out a proud, triumphant squawk, his feathers ruffling with excitement.

Javier laughed, the wind whipping through his hair as he leaned forward, gripping Buddy’s feathers.

”Man! This is fun! This speed! This wind! Eheheheh~ This is why I never bothered crafting transport tech like motorcycles or cars. Who in their right mind would make those when you have a pekko that can run this fast?!”

Javier rubbed his chin thoughtfully, leaning closer to Buddy as the pekko continued to sprint at full speed.

”Buddy?”

”Cuquawked?”

”I wonder... why did both Liana and Gloria punch me in the stomach earlier? After they met with Mother?”

”Cuquawked~”

”Hmm... weird, right?”

”Cuquawked~”

Few moments earlier...

Armand Estate, open courtyard.

Just as Liana finished applying the last touches to Javier’s beggar makeup, a maid approached, bowing gracefully.

”Miss Liana, Miss Gloria. Her Majesty wishes to see both of you.”

”Now?” Liana exchanged a glance with Gloria before nodding. ”Very well. Tell Her Majesty we will be there shortly.”

She turned back to Javier, her expression soft but firm. ”Young Master, please do not leave before I return. I wish to see you off properly.”

Javier grinned. ”Alright, alright. I’ll wait.”

Liana gave him one last, lingering look before she and Gloria followed the maid toward the manor.

”Nya?” Mimi tilted her head, her tail swaying curiously. ”Husband, do you know why they’re being called?”

Javier shrugged, glancing toward Liana and Gloria as they disappeared into the manor. ”No idea.”

Mimi closed the distance, climbing onto Javier’s back and wrapping her arms around his neck before rubbing her cheek against his, giggling softly as she purred.

”Ne ne~”

”Hmm? Yes, Mimi?”

”Once your mission is finished, take me on the date you promised long ago~ Let’s go to the Gaze City market and go sightseeing together, nya!”

Javier chuckled, patting her head from the side. ”Alright~”

He glanced at Felicia and Delya, his smile widening. ”After this mission is done, we’ll all go on a picnic somewhere nice.”

”R-Really?” Delya’s eyes sparkled, her expression dreamy and excited. ”I want to go too!”

Felicia smiled shyly, nodding softly. ”I would like somewhere with a stream... it would be nice to relax by the water.”

Javier smiled warmly, his gaze shifting to Gracelle, who was seated near Felicia, silent and fidgeting. Her fingers toyed with the hem of her dress, her eyes fixed on the ground.

He softened his voice, gentle and inviting. ”What do you think, Gracelle?”

”I... I...” Her face flushed a deep crimson, her words stumbling as she fidgeted even more.

Javier smiled, stepping closer and leaning in slightly, his voice dropping to a low, tender tone. ”I want to have fun together with everyone. Including you, Gracelle.”

Her face turned an even deeper shade of red, and before anyone could react, her eyes fluttered and she began to slump backward, fainting again. Felicia quickly reached out, catching her gently and steadying her on the chair.

Mimi laughed, pointing excitedly. ”Nyahaha! Husband is doing it again! Making Junior faint with just his voice~”

”Danna-sama~” Delya shook her head, her smile dreamy as she glanced at Gracelle before turning her gaze to Javier. ”You really shouldn’t use that voice when talking to Gracelle. She’s not used to it yet.”

”Eh? But I was just talking normally,” Javier said, glancing at her with genuine confusion.

Felicia exhaled softly, a faint smile on her lips as she focused on her book, mumbling under her breath. ”It’s that inviting, charming voice of yours... it could melt any girl’s heart... We all feel it, you know.”

”Ne ne~” Mimi pressed her cheek against Javier’s, her tail swaying playfully. ”I wonder what will happen when you and Gracelle finally mate, nya? She might faint the whole time~”

”Oh, hush, Mimi.” Javier gave her a side glance as she continued rubbing her cheek against his. ”I’m not thinking about that all the time.”