Reborn As Noble

Javier fought the urge to ask Gloria for a kiss, which he would normally do when Liana wasn't around. Instead, he just smiled nervously, trying to hold back his usual antics.

Gloria noticed his expression, her serene smile unchanged. "Ara... something on your mind, Young Master?" she asked playfully yet calmly.

"Ehehe... nothing..." Javier replied, his grin widening a bit as he scratched the back of his head.

Gloria leaned forward from her horse with graceful ease, Before Javier could react, she gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "There," she said softly, amusement in her smile.

Liana, who had just returned to Javier's side on Pikko, caught the scene and frowned slightly. "Gloria... why do you always spoil him like that?"@@novelbin@@

"Ara..." Gloria turned her calm gaze to Liana, tilting her head. "But you're so lucky, Liana. You sleep with him, kiss him every day, he lies on your lap, and he's even promised to marry you when he grows up."

Liana's cheeks turned faintly pink, but she stayed composed. "That doesn't mean you should encourage him, Gloria," she replied, her tone hinting at exasperation.

Javier grinned cheekily, clearly enjoying the moment. "Ehehe... see, Liana? Everyone loves me!"

"Haaa..." Liana sighed deeply, shaking her head, though a small smile tugged at her lips. "Young Master, you truly are impossible."

"That's what makes me great," Javier said proudly, earning a soft laugh from Gloria and an amused shake of the head from Liana.

Gloria guided her horse closer to Liana, who was still on Pikko. Gloria's warm smile softened as she looked at Liana, her tone sincere. "You know, I'm jealous..." she began quietly. "You're lucky he chose you to be his first wife in the future."

Liana sighed softly, gripping Pikko's reins a little tighter. "Haaa... Gloria, you're impossible," she muttered, but there was no hostility in her tone.

Javier, still on Buddy, squinted at them suspiciously. "What are you two whispering about over there?" he called out, clearly curious.

"Nothing, Young Master," Liana replied quickly, turning back to him with her usual calm demeanor.

Gloria leaned closer to Liana, her calm smile showing some determination. "I can't wait until he becomes an adult, marries you as his first wife... and then I'll be his second wife." she said softly, her voice steady.

Liana sighed and looked at Gloria with a tired expression. "Haa... fine. Do what you want, Gloria. If he even remembers the promise."

"Ara... how wonderful," Gloria replied, her voice light but sincere. "Getting permission from his future first wife. But don't get me wrong, Liana—I'm serious. I'm not joking."

Liana shook her head and sighed deeply. "Haaa... I know. Let's just hope he stops with two wives. If he has more, it'll be chaos."

"Oh, Liana," Gloria laughed softly, her smile gentle. "You know that with someone like him, chaos is certain."

Liana glanced at her but couldn't help a small smile. "You're not wrong..." she admitted, sounding a bit exasperated but fond.

Meanwhile, Javier was busy making Buddy do his funny "victory strut," making the nearby caretakers laugh.

"Gloria, this isn't the time to talk about that," Liana said firmly, her voice calm but serious. "We'll talk when the Young Master becomes an adult. Don't get your hopes up."

"I know," Gloria said with a soft sigh, still calm. "He's a noble son. Once he becomes an adult, he can easily marry another noble girl."

"Yeah... no. It's not just that," Liana said, shaking her head.

"Hmm?" Gloria tilted her head, curious.

"There's something strange happening," Liana whispered. "During the event, it felt like someone was watching the Young Master... and targeting our lord's family."

Gloria's smile stayed calm as she replied, "Oh, that? It's already taken care of."

"Huh?" Liana blinked, narrowing her eyes. "What do you mean?"

Without a word, Gloria reached behind her and pulled out her twin blades, showing Liana a bit of fresh blood on the steel.

"Gloria..." Liana murmured, her voice trailing off as Gloria gave her a knowing smile.

"Look over there," Gloria said softly, signaling with her eyes toward Mrs. Errinette.

Liana followed her gaze and saw Mrs. Errinette sitting calmly on her horse. The head maid smiled as she glanced at Mr. Alf, who stood nearby with his usual serious expression, his fingers on his sword.

"It was handled quietly," Gloria whispered. "Mrs. Errinette, Mr. Alf, and a few others took care of it. That's why you don't need to worry, Liana. Just focus on the Young Master."

Liana sighed softly, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. "Haaa... I see," she muttered. "But still, I'll stay cautious. Just in case."

"Ara, of course," Gloria chuckled lightly, putting her blades away. "That's what makes you so reliable, Liana."

Mr. Alf, riding just ahead of the main carriage, suddenly raised his hand. His sharp eyes scanned the horizon. "Halt!" he commanded, his voice calm but firm.

The carriages stopped immediately. The elite guards surrounding the convoy quickly formed a protective circle around the main carriage. Their mithril armor shone in the fading light, swords drawn and ready.

Without saying anything, many shadows appeared behind Mr. Alf, moving quietly. These were the House of Assassins, a secret and deadly group under his command. They moved swiftly, disappearing into the dark woods on either side of the road.

At the same time, a group of battle maids disguised as household maids vanished from their spots around the convoy. Their absence was only felt for a moment before faint flashes of light and muffled sounds echoed from the forest.

"What's happening?" Liana whispered to Gloria, gripping her bow as she looked around.

"Ambushers," Gloria replied, her voice calm. "They won't get close to the main carriage. Watch." Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire

From the shadows, the ambushers who planned to attack began to fall one by one. Silent blades flashed, and muted cries were the only signs of their defeat. The battle maids and assassins worked with great precision, eliminating the threat before it reached the main party.

Mr. Alf, still at the front, didn't flinch when he heard the sounds of the ambush being stopped. His serious expression didn't change as Mrs. Errinette rode her horse next to him.

"All according to plan," Mrs. Errinette said softly, her serene smile still in place.

"Of course," Mr. Alf replied, his tone cold and sharp like his assassins' blades. "They underestimated us. A deadly mistake."

Inside the main carriage, Lord Garius leaned back, looking calm, though his intense gaze showed he was ready for battle. Lady Francesca and the others remained calm, confident in the elite team.

Javier, riding Buddy alongside Liana, yawned loudly, seeming unaware of the serious situation. "Haaa... what's taking so long?" he asked, scratching his head.

"Young Master," Liana said softly, her tone warning. "Stay alert."

"Ehehe, don't worry, Liana," Javier replied with a big grin. "Buddy and I can handle anything."

"Cuquawk!" Buddy squawked proudly, puffing out his chest like he was echoing his master's confidence.

Liana sighed and shook her head while Gloria chuckled softly beside her. "Ara, your Young Master really is something else, isn't he?" Gloria said.

"Haaa... he is," Liana replied, still watching for any lingering threats.

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