Reborn As Noble-Chapter 228: The Ride Home ( )

YANK.

A sharp pain shot through Javier’s ear as someone grabbed and pulled it hard.

"EEEEEEKKK!!!"

He flailed, his body tensing from the unexpected assault.

Whipping around, his eyes widened—standing right behind him, completely unamused, was Mrs. Errinette.

Still pulling his ear.

"A-Aaa… Umm… Errinette… Ehehehe…" Javier grinned nervously, trying to wiggle free from her grip.

Errinette’s eyes narrowed, her grasp tightening slightly. "The blessing ceremony isn’t done, yet you’re already trying to leave?"

Javier gulped, panic flickering across his face.

"U-Umm… Errinette… I… I can explain—"

"Haaaaa…" Errinette let out a deep sigh, releasing his ear as she crossed her arms. "No need."

She rolled her shoulders, exhaling as if shedding the burdens of the event.

"I also want to go home now."

Javier blinked, surprised at her sudden declaration.

Liana tilted her head slightly. "Mrs. Errinette, are you saying—?"

"Yes," Errinette replied flatly, her resolve clear. "I’m tired of this place. We leave immediately."

Before anyone could respond—

Sniffle.

A soft, quiet sob broke the air, sending a chill through the courtyard.

Javier turned, his eyes widening in alarm.

Iria and Iziya stood stiffly, their small frames trembling. Their eyes were glossy with unshed tears, and their hands clenched tightly over their silver coins as if holding on to the last remnants of hope.

They were sobbing silently, their quiet cries a stark contrast to the earlier laughter.

Errinette’s gaze flickered toward them, her eyebrows knitting together. "Hmm? What’s wrong with you two?"

Her voice was calm, yet curiosity laced through her inquiry.

Iria and Iziya looked up, lips quivering, emotion choking them. They struggled to find the right words, their breaths hitching as they tried to voice their fears.

Iria’s eyes glistened, and she finally managed to whisper, "Are… are we going to be left behind again?"

Iziya nodded, her small body shaking. "We don’t want to go back… to being alone…"

Javier froze, the weight of their words pressing heavily on him.

"Err…" he stammered, scratching his cheek awkwardly.

Mrs. Errinette slowly turned her sharp gaze toward him, her arms crossed.

"Young Master, enough scaring them," she said, her voice calm but firm. "If this is about space, one of the girls can ride with me."

Javier blinked, momentarily at a loss for words.

Errinette gestured toward Liana. "Liana is riding Pikko, right?"

"Umm… Liana is with me..." Javier replied, trying to regain his composure.

Errinette raised an eyebrow, her gaze unwavering. "I see." She turned toward Gloria. "Then Gloria rides Pikko, and the other girl can ride with her."

At those words, Iria and Iziya dropped into deep bows, relief flooding through them.

"Thank you, Mrs. Errinette!" they sobbed, genuine gratitude spilling from their hearts.

Errinette nodded, her expression unreadable but her posture softening just a fraction.

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Javier, still grinning mischievously, shrugged. "See? Problem solved. No one gets left behind."

Liana sighed, shaking her head with a hint of affection. "You enjoy scaring them too much, Young Master."

Gloria giggled softly, covering her mouth. "Ara~ That’s just his way of welcoming them, isn’t it?"

Javier smirked, playfully dismissive. "Exactly. Builds character."

Iria and Iziya, wiping their eyes, still sniffled as they looked at him, their expressions shifting from fear to newfound determination.

Javier flashed them a confident grin. "You two better get used to it. You’re staying with me forever, remember?"

The girls nodded quickly, standing a bit taller, their teary eyes now brimming with resolve.

They weren’t just servants. They were his.

And that meant they belonged.

After Liana mounted Buddy, Javier hopped onto Buddy behind her, his usual mischievous grin plastered on his face.

Without hesitation, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling himself closer.

Then—

(Squeeze. Squeeze.)

Javier’s hands "accidentally" found their way to Liana’s soft, bouncy breasts.

(Squeeze. Squeeze.)

Liana’s body stiffened slightly, her breath catching in surprise.

Her voice, calm but laced with warning, broke the silence. "Young Master… your hand."

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Javier paused, a playful glint in his eyes.

Then—

(Squeeze. Squeeze.)

"Ehehehehe."

Liana’s eyes twitched, a mix of irritation and embarrassment flashing across her face.

Slap!

She lightly smacked his arm, sighing. "Don’t touch a maiden’s assets just like that, Young Master."

Javier tilted his head innocently. "Err… But we’re gonna get married when I turn into an adult anyway."

Liana sighed again, adjusting the reins with a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Still… don’t."

Javier pouted, his playful demeanor unwavering. "Ehhhh~ You’re no fun, Liana."

Liana simply shook her head, though a faint pink hue dusted her cheeks, betraying her amusement.

Meanwhile, from behind—

Gloria, riding behind them on Pikko, had been watching the entire exchange with a serene smile.

"Ara~ Young Master, how bold," she teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Javier grinned smugly. "Ehehe, of course! I know what I want!"

Liana sighed again, muttering under her breath, "And what you want is trouble…"

Gloria giggled, her laughter light and airy. "I suppose that’s true. After all, Liana is irreplaceable for you."

Liana tilted her head slightly, caught off guard, but said nothing, her cheeks still flushed.

Javier smirked, resting his chin on her shoulder, enjoying the closeness. "Of course. She’s my future wife, after all."

Liana’s face turned a deeper shade of pink, her heart racing.

"Y-Young Master… focus on the road," she stammered, trying to regain her composure.

Javier chuckled but didn’t move away. "Ehehehe."

Gloria giggled again, her amusement infectious, but she didn’t comment further.

As the group rode onward, Erinette sat atop Silverwind, holding the reins with practiced ease. Seated in front of her was Iria, her small hands gripping the saddle tightly as she tried to stay balanced.

Meanwhile, Gloria rode behind Liana on Pikko, with Iziya sitting comfortably, clearly enjoying the ride.

And in front—Liana held the reins of Buddy, guiding Javier’s Pekko while Javier himself…

(Squeeze. Squeeze.)

Liana twitched slightly, her patience wearing thin.

"Young Master…"

Javier grinned behind her, unfazed. "Ehehehe."

Liana sighed, but this time she didn’t swat him away, her resolve softening despite her irritation.

Erinette, completely ignoring their antics, glanced ahead before speaking, her voice cutting through the playful atmosphere.

"Young Master, once we leave the capital’s main gate, it’s best if we dash straight to the Armand region."

Javier’s ears perked up with curiosity. "Oh? Why?"

Erinette adjusted the reins slightly, her expression serious. "If we were on horses, our speed would be limited. But with our Pekkos? We’re faster. There’s no need to waste time on the road."

Javier’s eyes sparkled with excitement. "Okay! Ehehehe!"

Then—

"And, Liana. Gloria."

Both women straightened at Erinette’s firm voice, instantly attentive.

"Yes, Mrs. Errinette?" they replied in unison.

Erinette’s calm but commanding tone carried through the wind, a reminder of her authority.

"Once we start moving—don’t stop. Even if something is in the road, just evade. Our Pekkos are faster and more agile than any obstacle."

Liana nodded immediately, her expression serious. "Understood, Mrs. Errinette."

Gloria smiled lightly, her demeanor shifting to match the gravity of the situation. "Ara~ Yes, of course."

Javier smirked, leaning in slightly against Liana’s back, trying to lighten the mood. "Oho~ Someone can’t wait to see her husband."

Erinette glanced sideways at him, unimpressed, but there was a hint of a smile tugging at her lips.

Javier just grinned wider, unfazed by her gaze.

But deep down, he knew.

A noble’s life was never easy.

And the Armand family had more enemies than most.

Even if Erinette was joking about speed—there was always a reason behind her decisions.

As he looked ahead, the playful smile remained on his face, but his eyes sharpened with determination.

As much as he wanted to relax and enjoy the ride home… something told him their return to the Armand region wouldn’t be peaceful.

( End of Chapter )