Reborn As Noble - Chapter 259

Chapter 259: The Invention of the Mana-Talkie ( 259 )

“Lianaaaaaa…”

“Haaa… What now, Young Master?” Liana sighed, already sensing that Javier was up to something.

Inside their personal workshop near the Pekko pen, various magical tools, blueprints, and half-finished gadgets were scattered across the workbenches. The air was thick with the smell of burnt mana residue and polished metal.

Outside, Buddy and Peanuts happily chased each other, squawking in excitement, while Pikko basked in the sunlight, calmly preening her feathers like a refined noble lady.

Javier rummaged through his magic storage, his eyes glinting with excitement. “We need more mana crystals,” he declared, pulling out a big pile of glowing stones and dropping them onto the table with a thud.

Liana raised an eyebrow. “We already put in a request at Gaze Adventurer Guild, Young Master. Just be patient.”

“Ugh, fiiine…” Javier slumped into a chair, tapping his fingers against the wooden table. Suddenly, his eyes lit up with a mischievous grin. “Well! Since we’re waiting, let’s start building one of the towers here first! Ehehehe!”

Liana crossed her arms, already dreading what was coming. “The device, huh?” she said, glancing at the scattered gears, metal plates, and rune stones on the workbench.

Javier nodded enthusiastically. “Yup! The first transmission device! Once I finish this, we’ll have the first long-distance magic communication in the Armand region!”

Liana sighed. “Young Master, I don’t even know what half of these parts do…”

Javier grinned wider. “Don’t worry, don’t worry~ It’s like a walkie-talkie, but better! Magic-powered and long-range! Maybe we should call it a Mana-Talkie?”

Liana facepalmed. “Please don’t name it something ridiculous…”

“Too late! Mana-Talkie it is! Ehehehe!”

Liana groaned but couldn’t help smiling softly as she watched him get to work, his hands moving with practiced skill. Despite his usual laziness, when it came to magic crafting, Javier was completely focused and unstoppable.

Buddy squawked loudly from outside. “See? Even Buddy likes the name!” Javier laughed.

Liana sighed again. This was going to be a long day.

Javier clapped his hands together, his grin widening. “Alright! Time to craft this bad boy!”

Liana sighed but watched curiously as Javier activated his Magic Crafting skill. Unlike normal artisans who relied on hammers, chisels, and rune engravers, Javier needed none of that—just raw magic and imagination.

A faint blue glow surrounded his hands as the materials on the workbench floated into the air, reshaping themselves under his control. Mana crystals broke down into pure energy, forming the core of the device. Metal plates melted and reformed into sleek, smooth casings. Runestones etched themselves with transmission glyphs, humming softly as they linked together.

Liana watched in fascination. Even though she had seen him craft before, it still amazed her how effortless he made it look.

“Hmmm…” Javier muttered, his eyes narrowing. “Since the tower isn’t built yet, the range will be limited. But for now, it should cover the entire estate and the barracks. That should be enough for testing.”

In mere minutes, two small devices floated in front of him, shaped like tiny, sleek earbuds.

Liana blinked. “…That small?”

“Of course! If I made it bulky like a magic tome, who would want to carry it? This way, it’s discreet and lightweight—perfect for guards, scouts, and even the estate staff!”

She picked one up, inspecting it. The design was elegant yet practical, engraved with micro-runes to enhance signal clarity.

“So… this works like a messenger spell?”

Javier grinned. “Nope! Unlike a messenger spell that only sends short messages, this allows real-time communication! As long as you wear it, you can talk instantly to anyone else wearing one.”

Liana was impressed. “And the main unit?”

Javier leaned back, thinking. “Hmm… The estate needs a Command Center—a place where incoming and outgoing transmissions can be managed. That way, patrol squads, guards, and estate staff can report directly instead of running back and forth.”

He tapped his chin. “The best place to install it would be the military barracks, but we could also put another in Father’s office to keep him updated instantly.”

Liana raised an eyebrow. “You’re actually planning ahead for once?”

Javier pouted. “Oi, I always plan ahead!”

Liana gave him a knowing look.

“…Fine, fine, sometimes I plan ahead. Ehehe~”

He tossed one of the Mana-Talkies to Liana. “Here! You get the honor of testing it first!”

Liana sighed but placed the small device in her ear. “Now what?”

Javier smirked. “Channel a little bit of mana into it and try to talk.”

Liana did as instructed, sending a faint pulse of mana into the device. “Young Master, can you hear me?”

Javier jumped. “Whoa! It works!”

Liana chuckled softly, her voice still coming through the device. “This is more convenient than I thought.”

Javier nodded eagerly. “Right?! And this is just the prototype! Imagine what we can do once we build the towers!”

Liana thought for a moment. “Young Master, I think you should register the first person to receive direct commands from you.”

Javier grinned. “Heheh… Liana, of course.”

Liana rolled her eyes but couldn’t hide the small smile on her lips.

Javier leaned back, hands behind his head. “Now we just need to mass-produce these bad boys and install the command center.”

He smirked, looking at Buddy outside. “…Then we start working on Mana-Talkies for Pekkos.”

Liana facepalmed. “Young Master, please… No.”

“Ehehehehe… After this, I’ll always know where you are, and I can talk to you anytime… Ehehehehe!”

Liana sighed, adjusting the Mana-Talkie in her ear. “Yes, yes, Young Master…”

Javier grinned mischievously. “Liana, go outside and start talking. I want to check the range.”

Liana shot him a deadpan look. “So you’re making me do the work now?”

Javier chuckled. “Who else but my lovely first wife?”

Liana sighed but shook her head, a small smile creeping onto her face.

She turned toward Pikko, who was watching with keen eyes. “Pikko.”

Cuquawked?

Liana patted the bird’s beak, then gracefully climbed onto its back. “Move slowly, okay?”

Cuquawked!

Liana gently nudged Pikko forward, guiding her toward the open yard outside the workshop. The elegant Pekko strutted gracefully, each step measured, as if understanding the importance of this “test.”

Javier leaned back with a smug grin, adjusting his Mana-Talkie. “Alright, let’s see how far this thing can go before the signal gets fuzzy.”

Liana tapped her device, channeling mana. “Young Master, can you still hear me?”

Javier’s grin widened as her voice came through perfectly clear. “Loud and crisp, my lovely Liana!”

Liana sighed. “Young Master, please focus on the test, not your nonsense.”

“Hehehe~ Okay, okay. Keep going.”

Liana urged Pikko further, passing the Pekko pens and then the estate’s storage barns. The Mana-Talkie remained perfectly clear. “Still hear me?”

Javier leaned against the workbench, nodding to himself. “Yup. Try heading toward the training grounds!”

Liana complied, riding Pikko toward the knights’ training area. Several Armand knights turned their heads, recognizing her, but she simply waved and continued. “How about now?”

Javier flicked the small rune on the Mana-Talkie, adjusting the magical frequency slightly. “Crystal clear! This thing is even better than I expected!”

Liana smirked. “Then this means I can hear all your mischief now, Young Master. No more sneaking around.”

Javier froze.

“…”

Liana chuckled through the device. “Young Master~?”

Javier cleared his throat. “…T-This test is over! Come back now!”

Liana just laughed.

( End of Chapter )