Reborn As Noble Chapter 1276: A Pinch on the Side ( 1276 )

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Previously on Reborn As Noble...
Gorak attempts to cheat an information broker out of his payment, only to be publicly humiliated by the broker who pays for everyone else’s drinks. Humiliated and enraged, Gorak plans to ambush the broker once he leaves the tavern. However, Gorak discovers his coin purse has been stolen, and before he can pursue the broker, he is blocked by the tavern staff and guards, allowing the broker to escape. Gorak and his party rush outside, but the broker has vanished into the dark streets.

Meanwhile.Armand Estate.Inside the Armand Command Center.Javier took off his mana glasses, headset, and motion controllers, setting them on the console table. He then looked up at the massive screen.He turned his gaze to one of the nearby officers. "You all have successfully captured their complete faces, correct?""Yes, Your Highness. Thanks to the high-resolution visual camera on your knight, we possess clear and crisp images of them. We are currently printing them.""Mm... Good. And we also managed to record all of their conversations?""Yes, Your Highness. With your knight's enhanced audio recording systems, we successfully captured their names and their entire discussion.""Mm... I also managed to affix several microscopic trackers into their food without their knowledge. By now, the trackers are inside their bodies. I am certain they are not the primary team, but they are undoubtedly part of something larger."One of the officers looked at Javier before inquiring, "What is the next course of action, Your Highness?""Hmm... I will deal with them later. For the time being, ensure this group is tracked closely. And under absolutely no circumstances should any of our personnel be dispatched after them. This group poses a significant danger.""Yes, Your Highness. Our sky-eye view detected this group earlier during their engagement with the Halfling soldiers on patrol in the Halfling Nation territory. They annihilated the entire patrol without the slightest hesitation.""Mm." Javier grinned, clasping both hands behind his back. "I am sure they were intending to eliminate the silver-armored individual the moment they had the opportunity. They are arrogant, reckless, and believe themselves to be untouchable."He snapped his fingers, and the silver-armored knight materialized adjacent to him.Javier moved his arm, and the knight perfectly replicated his motion. He tilted his head, and the knight followed suit. He spoke, and the knight's voice echoed in perfect synchronization."Hello~"The surrounding officers shook their heads and smiled, observing their Prince Javier engaging with the silver-armored knight as if a child with a new toy.Liana, seated nearby, let out a soft sigh."Young Master...""What?" The silver-armored knight rubbed the back of its head, mirroring Javier's action. "I did nothing wrong~" The knight then reached back and scratched its own posterior, mimicking Javier's casual posture.Liana shook her head once more. "Young Master... you should cease such behavior. It is irritating."Javier pursed his lips before pressing a rune on the controller. The silver-armored knight halted mid-movement, standing rigidly before vanishing back into Javier's dimensional storage with another snap of his fingers."Aww~ Liana~ You're no fun~"Liana looked up at him, standing with graceful poise before walking towards Javier. The instant she was close, she pinched the skin on his side, twisting it firmly."Ow ow ow! L... Liana!" Javier yelped, glancing down at her as she glared up at him, biting her lower lip in frustration. "What did I do wrong this time?!"Liana did not release her grip on his side, maintaining her fixed glare upon him."Young Master. Tell me. What exactly are you planning with this 'Beggar Jee' disguise? Are you truly going to jeopardize your life by meeting those dangerous individuals face-to-face without understanding the full extent of their power? You intend to guide them yourself, do you not?""Ugh~" Javier hissed, his hands hovering close to hers but not daring to make contact. "Calm down, calm down, Liana... ow ow ow!"Liana finally released her pinch, but her eyes shimmered with trepidation as she bit her lower lip.Javier observed her expression and offered a faint smile. "Do not worry excessively about it, Liana. I am not going to confront them until I have ascertained their true strength, their abilities, and their weaknesses. Furthermore, it is merely a mission to lure them to Armand and arrange a meeting with Father. That is all."He reached for her and drew her into a soft embrace, resting his chin atop her head."And I will be accompanied by Buddy. You know Pekko are not weak. And Buddy possesses sufficient strength to detect danger. If the group we are about to engage proves too formidable for us, Buddy will perceive it. If Buddy expresses reluctance to fight them, I will know they represent a genuine threat. He possesses instincts that have never once betrayed me."Liana looked up at him, her eyes still clouded with concern."Still... it is perilous. Even if Buddy can sense danger, that does not guarantee they will refrain from attempting to harm you."Javier smiled gently. "I am aware. However, this is the sole method by which we can acquire comprehensive intelligence without prolonged delays. Father possesses the Eyes of Truth. If I can entice one of their champions to the Armand border and secure their capture, we can present them to Father so he may extract all knowledge they possess. Their schemes, their strengths, their vulnerabilities, everything."Liana clutched his shirt, her voice barely a whisper. "Have you already discussed this strategy with your father?"

"Ah..." Javier responded with a sheepish grin, scratching the back of his head. "Not yet, but Father gave me his blessing to plan anything I desired. I’m quite confident he’ll give his approval once I present it to him properly."

Javier flashed her his most charming smile.

"Furthermore, have you forgotten that your handsome future husband possesses inventions capable of turning the tide of any battle? Should the situation become too perilous, I will summon my finest knights to engage the enemy and create a diversion," he declared with a confident smirk. "However, I doubt even they could hold their ground for long. I have more than a few trump cards hidden up my sleeve."

Liana stepped back, repositioning her maid attire before casting a sidelong glance at him.

"How exactly do you intend to carry out this ‘Beggar Jee’ disguise within the Elven Nation? This ‘Beggar Jee’ persona is completely unknown to the elves, you know."

"Ah, regarding that matter..." Javier’s smile broadened. "Have you perhaps forgotten that Father's fifth wife happens to be the Queen of the Elves? Hmm? And she is your aunt, while your father now holds the position of the new ruler of the Elven Nation. Aunt Mylezra commands the highest authority among the Elven Elders. Therefore, if I discuss this strategy with Father, I am certain he can orchestrate the necessary arrangements."

Liana’s eyes narrowed as she fixed them on him.

"I am accompanying you."

"W... What?" Javier’s eyes widened in alarm as he grasped her shoulders, his voice laced with profound worry. "Absolutely not... it is far too dangerous. I cannot bear the thought of risking your life for such a venture."

"Hmph! I couldn’t care less about the risks. I am going with you."

"L... Liana..." Javier attempted to reason with her, but she cut him off mid-sentence.

"No. I am going. Moreover..." She directed a pointed look at him. "You are venturing into the Elven Nation. I am an elf myself. I am intimately familiar with their customs, their language, and their people. You will undoubtedly require my assistance."

"B... But... if I am in disguise as Beggar Jee, it would appear rather suspicious for a beautiful elven maiden in a maid’s uniform to be seen associating with a beggar."

"Hmm? Are you not considered a genius~? Then devise a suitable plan." Liana offered him a teasing smirk. "I have every confidence that you can find a way to make this arrangement work."