Reborn As Noble

The instructor clapped his hands to quiet the noise. "Alright! Settle down, everyone."

The noble students and their escorts shuffled back to their seats, making soft sounds as they moved. Each big table in the room had two seats—one for the noble student and the other for their maid, caretaker, or guard.

Javier stayed in his usual spot, casually flipping through the pages of a thick book. Liana sat beside him, sitting straight and calm, watching her Young Master.

The instructor cleared his throat. "Next week, there will be a school event. Every class will take part in the 'Battleground' event."

This news caused excitement among the students. Hands shot up in the air.

"Battleground?" a curious student asked.

"Yes," the instructor answered with a nod. "It's a magic and physical combat duel. Each of you will face students from other classes in one-on-one matches."

The students gasped in surprise.

"But, sir," another student said carefully, "we're in the last class. We can't win against the other five classes. They are all stronger than us."

The instructor smiled. "It's not about winning. It's about gaining experience. This will help you all. Participation is mandatory."

The room went quiet as fear spread among the students. Many looked nervously at each other, worried about the event.

In contrast, Javier seemed completely unfazed, still looking at his book. Beside him, Buddy, his large Pekko, had gotten his head stuck further into the window. The giant bird's beak rested on the table, its wide eyes looking at the pages of Javier's book, as if trying to read.

The instructor paused, noticing this strange sight. "…Is that Pekko reading with you, Javier?"

Without looking up, Javier turned a page and said calmly, "Buddy's just trying to improve his vocabulary. He wants to learn."

The classroom burst into laughter, but the instructor groaned in frustration. "This is a serious matter, Javier!" Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

Javier finally looked up, his eyes shining with mischief. "Don't worry, sir. I'll make sure Buddy does well in the event, too."

Even Liana, usually very composed, had to hold back a laugh as she gently patted Buddy's beak. The instructor shook his head in defeat, muttering about "delinquent nobles and their strange habits."

"One more thing: the Battleground event will not just be for our school. Many nobles from across the kingdom will come."

This news stirred the students. A wave of whispers ran through the room.

"It's possible that His Majesty, the King, might also be here as a special guest," the instructor continued, sounding more serious. "And let's not forget, important people like the royal court, famous families, and even the Heroes' Party will be there."

When the students heard about the Heroes' Party, they sat up straighter, their nervous looks turning to awe.

"Your elder brothers, Marcellus and Cedric Armand, will also be there, Javier," the instructor added, trying to get Javier more excited.

However, Javier didn't even look up from his book. "Yeah, yeah, whatever," he muttered, clearly uninterested. His voice sounded casual, just like his relaxed posture.

Liana tried to hide a smile. She knew how her young master would react.

The instructor let out a frustrated breath but continued. "This event is not just for students. Escorts—maids, caretakers, and personal guards—can also take part. There will be a separate competition for escorts."

This caught the attention of some students as they looked at their escorts curiously.

"The winners in both groups—students and escorts—will get rewards for their achievements," the instructor added, hoping to spark some excitement.

Javier finally closed his book with a soft noise and leaned back in his chair. He looked at Liana with a smirk. "Did you hear that, Liana? Maybe you should sign up. I'd love to see how strong my maid is against everyone."

Liana smiled politely and bowed her head a little. "If you command it, Young Master, I will join," she said calmly.

The other students exchanged uneasy looks. Liana's calmness made her seem even more intimidating.

"Relax, I was joking," Javier laughed, waving a hand. "If you compete, no one else would have a chance. It'd ruin all the fun."

Liana rolled her eyes slightly. "Your confidence in me is flattering, Young Master."

The instructor shook his head in frustration, muttering to himself, "Why do I even bother?"

Buddy, unaware of the tension, squawked loudly from the window, causing a mix of laughter and groans in the class. The event was turning into something more chaotic than the instructor had expected.

After the school session ended, Liana climbed onto her Pekko, Pikko, while Javier hopped onto his large Pekko, Buddy ,leaning forward with a mischievous grin on his face. They started to walk slowly along the road in the capital city.

The streets were lively, filled with people shopping, chatting, and enjoying the day. Colorful stalls lined the sidewalks, selling everything from fresh fruits to beautiful crafts. The air was filled with the sweet smell of baked goods and the sound of laughter.

"Liana?" Javier began, breaking the peaceful silence.

"Yes, Young Master?" she replied, turning her head slightly to look at him.

"It's been a while since we've had a proper 'warm-up,'" Javier said casually, his tone full of excitement.

Liana sighed softly, already knowing where this was going. "Young Master, if we start a 'warm-up' anywhere near the capital, people might see your hidden talents and strength. Surely, you don't want anyone to find out."

Javier clicked his tongue and leaned back lazily. "Haaaa... that might be true. But if we don't keep up with our warm-ups, our skills and reflexes might get rusty."

He paused, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "How about we go further out, maybe to the forest?"

Liana raised an eyebrow. "Young Master, there are many monsters in that forest."

"Hmmm?" Javier tilted his head, pretending to think, then smirked. "That just makes it a better place for a warm-up. Plus, we can collect the monster corpses and sell them for gold… ekekekeke." His laugh was almost villainous as he leaned forward. "We can crush them, store them in my magic storage, and get both experience and profit!"

Liana gave him a long, resigned look before nodding slightly. "Fine, if you insist, Young Master."

Javier grinned. "That's my Liana! Always so understanding."

He straightened up and tapped Buddy gently. "Buddy! Dash toward the gate! We're heading to the forest!"

With an excited squawk, Buddy surged forward, his powerful legs making him dash through the streets like a fiery orange streak. Pikko, loyal to Liana, chirped happily and followed closely, her silver and orange feathers shining in the fading sunlight.

As they raced through the city, people stepped aside, watching in awe and amusement at the sight of the young noble and his maid, their vibrant Pekkos darting toward the city gates.

The guards at the gate waved them through, used to Javier's antics, though one muttered, "There goes the troublemaker again…"

"Kekeke! This is fun!" Javier laughed, the wind blowing through his jet-black hair as Buddy dashed ahead with energy. "Right, Buddy? You want to exercise too!"

Buddy let out a joyful squawk, his red-and-black patterned beak opening wide as if cheering. His powerful legs kicked up dust as he enjoyed the chance to run fast.

Pikko kept pace easily, her sleek feathers glimmering in the warm glow of the setting sun. She trotted gracefully beside Buddy, moving smoothly and precisely, just like Liana.

From her perch, Liana glanced at Javier, smiling softly as she watched his childlike excitement.

"Young Master certainly knows how to make everything lively," she murmured, her eyes shining with amusement and fondness.@@novelbin@@

Buddy squawked again, playfully challenging Pikko, who chirped in response, quickening her pace to match his. The two Pekkos seemed to share the same joy as their riders, their friendship clear.

The group sped along the road, their laughter and the sound of Pekko steps filling the air. For Javier, it wasn't just a ride—it was freedom and the joy of living in the moment. And for Liana, it was enough just to be there, sharing in his happiness.

( End of Chapter )