The 9th Month began, and Theo and Ellie are training in the cool.
I’m pretty sure that the trees in the garden have beautiful autumn colors. Obaasama picked up an autumn colored? star-shaped leaf and gave it to me.
Although the contents of the training are mainly devoted to physical strength, both are respectively practicing swordsmanship, archery, and the basics of martial arts in the spare time.
「Ya! Ha!」
「Taa! Fu! Ya!」
The shouts of Theo and Ellie resounds.
I can understand that the movements of the two are much better than a month ago. Although their flow of magical power has not changed much, I have a feeling that the partially moving flow of magical power is moving just a little bit smoother than before. Well, it might be just my imagination.
「Theo-chan needs to train a little more grip strength~ He still has a way to go in swinging. Ellie-chan needs to shift her body weight a little bit more, or the power won’t transmit just like a little while ago~」
「They have progressed considerably compared to a month ago. And above all, they have fun training every day」
Obaasama gives a strict analysis with the usual nonchalant smile and Ena follows up with a wry smile.
Coupled with her strength, it appears that it will be a while until my siblings are worthy of a passing score.
「Fufu…… there, Lily-chan. Wave your hand to your Oniichan and Oneechan?」
「Ai」
When the two stop to take a breather, Obaasama takes my hand and flutters with it.
When I wave with my other hand that Obaasama is not holding, the roughly breathing two receive something from their respective personal maid-sans――most likely a towel as they wipe their faces and then they wave back.
When the two waved their hands, their painful expressions bloomed like flowers.
According to Claire and Alek, it seems that it’s possible to replenish Lilianne element just by looking so they must have replenished their Lilianne element sufficiently. They motivation moved along to the next training menu.
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A grand birthday party was held for Claire when the 9th Month began.
Many servants I usually don’t see were giving her blessings.
The presents are given immediately after the birthday party started. It’s Theo’s and Ellie’s turn first.
「Okaasama, here! This is birthday present from Ellie and me!」
「We chose it together. It’s slightly not enough to match Okaasama’s beauty, but…… I think it will suit you very much!」
「Fufu…… it’s very beautiful. Thank you. I will treasure it!」
「Haha…… ehehe. Okaasama, I love you」
「Okaasama…… I also love you」
My brother’s and sister’s present seems to be a magic tool.
I don’t see a chain. Only the crescent moon’s main body seems to be a magic tool, so I can’t see other decorations, but I understand it’s the size of a ring. I feel it’s a little too big to be an earring, and since there’s only one, it could get attached only to one ear.
That being the case, it’s either brooch or necklace, but I wonder if it isn’t too big for a necklace…… but, I feel there’s much more to it.
Incidentally, after seeing Claire’s magical power flow towards me, I don’t forget to release my own magical power as well. This is what I should do when witnessing the emotional scene of family ties deepening.
It seems that it’s the turn of my grandparents and Ena.
I’m held in Annela Obaasama’s arms with Ojiisama and Ena on my sides.
「Happy birthday, Claire. This is a present from me and Ro」
「We thought that the L’assiette magic tool you use is nearing its lifespan, so we have prepared this for you」
「This is……! Isn’t this Lambert’s flame wand!? Thank you very much! Otousama! Okaasama! It was going to get bad soon because I abused it in the Magic Battle. I couldn’t find a substitute that could compare to it. I’m really happy」
「Umu. It’s quite difficult to obtain an excellent blade that would suit you. But, using low-quality things is out of the question. Use this to further your progress」
「Yes!」
「Fufu…… Ro, this is a celebration. Leave the stiffness around here」
Obaasama’s and Ojiisama’s present is a short wand, but I could clearly understand it’s flow of magical power.
Even among the magic tools I have seen until now, this is the only magic tool that boasts the strength of the Asherah tree. Despite the fact that the flow is hardly moving, it has the smoothness and vigor as seen in the Asherah tree.
However, I can understand that it’s an “excellent blade” just by looking at it. As seen from Claire’s happiness, it’s truly a befitting gift from the powerful pair.