It's been over two months since Celia joined our familia. Since we've been busy completing the rest of our quests during that time, we haven't had much chance to see what Celia was capable of. At least until today when I was assigned to be her training partner.

Our training area was located around the back of our mansion. It is a large area of space for anything related to weapons or the style of combat we use.

Since elves excel at magic more than physical strength, I have spent twice my time practicing physical combat as I have with magic. Although my Familia has insisted that I should just focus on magic, I wanted to gain the strength and power greater than my old man despite being an elf.

"Colin... what do you think I should work on?"

"Let me think... what weapon do you like to use?"

"Well, I practiced using the bow back when I was still in the kingdom. Though I don't know if I'm still able to use it properly."

"Alright."

I began to walk towards the weapon room and grabbed a simple wooden bow. Cheaply made.

"Try to make do with this one. I just want to see where you're at." I handed the bow over to Celia.

"Ah- ok..."

As I focused her attention to the dummies, she began to position herself to fire her bow.

As she fired her first shot, the arrow landed just a few inches away from the center of the target. She let out a sigh of disappointment after.

"Ah. I guess I still have a long way to go..."

Although I wish I could help her out more, I'm not good with long distance weapons.

"Colin."

"Yes, Celia?" I responded.

"Was it alright for you guys to accept me into your familia?" She asked as she looked glum.

"I'm sure it was fine. My goddess must've liked you enough to accept you into the familia. Besides you're not the only oddball." I said as I looked behind me to see Havu and Aya butting heads as usual.

Celia let out a small giggle.

"Thank you Colin. I feel a little better now."

"You're welcome..." I said with a small grin.

We resumed training for the rest of the day. Celia was slowly improving on your use of the bow and arrow. I kept practicing my martial arts skills with Havu, although she wasn't holding back even one bit per usual.

"Come on Colin, I know you have more in you than that!" She said as Havu unleash a fury of kicks.

"Wait! Calm down a bit Havu!" I barely managed to block most of her kicks.

"You should keep up with me Colin! Aren't you striving to be as strong as Konor?"

I managed to block another powerful kick from Havu, knocking me back a bit. I looked up and saw that Havu was still fired up to continue our sparring session. Of course, I needed a small push so I can strive toward my goal.

Afterward, we were all seated at the dinner table waiting for the food to be served by the maids and Aya who is very skilled at cooking. Celia decided to sit next to me.

"Um... Colin... Are you alright?"

"Don't worry about it... Happens every time."

I sat there bruised and bloody. It wasn't uncommon after a serious sparring session with Havu, who lacks the ability to hold back. I can be a blessing or curse.

"Anyways, what about you Celia?" I asked as I saw her bruised hands.

"I'm fine. Your other familia members helped me out a bit."

Ever since she joined the familia, Celia has been working harder and harder to improve. She reminded me of myself when I was still living with my old man.

"Well I hope you keep at it. I don't want you holding me back in a real battle."

"I-I'll do my best!"

"Good."

A few seconds later, Aya and a few other maids came out of the kitchen with the meals they prepared for dinner. Aya was surprisingly good at cooking despite on how unreliable she looks.

Havu came up and sat next to me while Aya sat in the seat in front of Celia.

"Heya, Celia." Aya greeted her.

"H-Hello..." Celia responded shyly.

"Heard you're getting along with Colin pretty nicely. Some say a little too close if you know what I mean." She teased.

"W-wait its not like that! Colin was just trying to help me out during training!" Celia said with a flustered look.

"Don't listen to her Celia. She's just messing with you." I said.

"Huh?" Celia looked at Aya while she giggled and winked at her.

"Please don't tease me like that!" She said with a flustered expression.

"Come on guys, let's just eat." Havu said as she proceeded to pick up her spoon and put close to my lips.

"Say ahh~"

I just stared at the spoon and then her.

"Listen Havu, I can eat just fine, you don't need to feed me."

"Ah come on, just this once. Think of it as my apology for beating you up a little."

After she kept on nagging me I eventually gave in. Celia stared as Havu put her spoon in my mouth.

"Haha, you look like a baby." Havu laughed.

"Shut up before I kick your ass!"

Havu shivered.

"Oh no~ your anger turns me on Colin~" She said in a seductive tone.

"Shut up..."

Celia looked at the situation in confusion and concern.

After the meal, our goddess, Athena stood up at the end of the dinner table.

"Everyone! I want your attention for an announcement!"

Huh? An announcement all of a sudden. It wasn't uncommon for our goddess to hold a meeting but she never usually announces things in the middle of dinner.

"I know this may seem all of a sudden, but please hear me out for a minute."

We waited in anticipation.

"In a month from now, we will be relocating from this mansion to Orario!"

Everyone stood up in surprise.

"EHH!?"

I sat there confused.

"Huh, Orario?"