[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-as-noble":3,"chapter-reborn-as-noble-reborn-as-noble-chapter-497":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reborn As Noble",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},731163,970,"Chapter 497: Love, Threats, and Illusions ( 497 )","reborn-as-noble-chapter-497",497,"\u003Cp>Chapter 497: Love, Threats, and Illusions ( 497 )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana said softly, her voice smooth and gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled down at Javier, who was still helplessly trapped beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe we should cut his balls~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier’s eyes went wide with pure horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HIEEEEKK!!!” he squeaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria smiled gracefully, her voice as soft as a spring breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ara~ but if we do that, wouldn’t it cause trouble?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, how would we get adorable little heirs from him~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria asked sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana nodded seriously, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right, Second Wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently patted Javier’s trapped leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmmm… maybe we should cut them after we’ve secured a few heirs first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier was screaming inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No! No! NO!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of nightmare conversation is this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liana? Gloria?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier called out softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them, still happily talking about future heirs, tilted their heads slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was casual, almost lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with effortless ease, he freed himself from Liana’s ankle lock—simply shifting his strength, clearly showing how much more powerful he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could react, Javier stood up smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he pulled Liana into a tight hug, holding her gently in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I missed you,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he whispered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana blinked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body stiffened for a moment, but then she slowly relaxed in his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria watched quietly, her hands gently releasing Mimi and Delya, a small, warm smile forming on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Javier held Liana close, a gentle warmth spread between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could say anything else—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria suddenly rushed forward, her steps light but filled with longing. She quickly hugged Javier, wrapping her arms around him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she whispered softly, her voice trembling just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana, still in his arms, looked up at him with her calm and beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned up and gently cupped Javier’s cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a quick peck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a deep, lingering kiss filled with all the feelings she had been holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier’s eyes widened slightly, but he closed them a moment later, returning her kiss with just as much tenderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liana pulled back, her face was a little flushed, and her breathing was faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Javier could even recover —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria leaned in and pressed a soft kiss on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Full of quiet devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier’s heart sped up as he felt both of them so close, so real, so precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, Javier gently pulled back, still keeping his hands on their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled warmly at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you finished your training?” he asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Liana and Gloria immediately pouted like sulking children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 78 is hard… too hard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria added, puffing her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both looked genuinely frustrated, like students complaining after a long exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mrs. Erinette said…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana said with a bit of annoyance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can only join you after we pass Level 99. And it’s better if we clear the Special Zone too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we don’t, we’re not allowed to step outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their frustrated faces, Javier couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and hugged them both again—this time pulling them close into his chest, wrapping his arms around them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana and Gloria, pressed against him, stiffened for just a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they relaxed fully, melting into his warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nya! Dirty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mimi suddenly yelled, her face burning red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, she rushed forward, aiming to hug Javier too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria, still calmly holding Javier from the front, simply raised one hand behind her without even looking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and caught Mimi’s head effortlessly, holding her in place like she was stopping a naughty kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ara~ not yet, little stray~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria said sweetly, not even turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mimi struggled, flailing her arms helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nyaaaa!!! Let me go!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delya, not wanting to be left out, activated her magic skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft flash of dark mana surrounded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven Delyas appeared, surrounding Javier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them wore the same mischievous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Danna-sama~ Prepare yourself~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they said together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seven Delyas rushed forward, trying to hug Javier from every direction!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oi!! Stop!! Time out!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the seven Delyas could even touch Javier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without changing her calm expression, she drew her twin short blades, the silver gleaming in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a smooth motion—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cut through the six illusionary Delyas, slicing them apart effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each fake Delya vanished into smoke the moment her blades touched them, disappearing silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a heartbeat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the real Delya was left, frozen in place, eyes wide, arms still reaching out to pounce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana’s blade hovered just a few centimeters from Delya’s neck, stopping perfectly without even nicking her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gloria, still holding Mimi’s head, smiled approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ara~ as expected from the First Wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delya trembled slightly, carefully lowering her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Umm… mercy…?” she squeaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana slowly took back her blade, giving her a small, polite smile — a smile that somehow felt scarier than any threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calmly sheathing her twin blades, Liana turned her sharp gaze toward Delya and Mimi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still standing protectively close to Javier, she spoke softly but with unmistakable firmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two have already had your time with him,” Liana said, her voice smooth as ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words hit straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if I haven’t approved you to become his third wife yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled gently, but her eyes remained calm and serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you dare disturb my time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mimi froze, her ears flattening tightly against her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delya, sensing the danger, took a cautious step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liana kept her tone steady and unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should wait for your turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria, still smiling sweetly while holding Mimi lightly by the collar, nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ara~ patience is a virtue, little kittens~,” she teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javier, caught between both Liana and Gloria, felt a cold chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, he knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong he became—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never win against these two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( End Of Chapter )\u003C\u002Fp>",1040,"2026-06-02T11:13:10.707Z",1,"novelbin.me","255b1b0b4234fa267b1be3c4c52a0a9277b2cde17f1df04f809831bf1e985765","reborn-as-noble-chapter-498","reborn-as-noble-chapter-496",1313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-as-noble-cover.jpg"]