Chapter 46: Temptation of Ambrosia

After gratefully accepting the sword specially forged for him, he was surprised by Celly herself giving him a gift.

He looked up as the silver-haired young woman gave him something that was wrapped in a verdant cloth, bearing a similar, long shape to the sword he had received, though as he accepted it, it was certainly lighter.

"...You didn't have to," he smiled.

"I wanted to," Celly smiled, "Teaching you has also taught me a lot. It's been more fulfilling and…fun, than I could've expected. It's thanks to having such a bright student. Happy birthday, Emilio."

It still made him feel somewhat guilty that the tutor who was being paid to be there went out of her way to get him a gift, but he knew that the relationship with Celly was more than something simply peddled by coin.

As he unwrapped the item in the blue cloth, his eyes sparkled at the sight–a staff. It was scaled to his size, made of finely-carved wood with the end spiraled into a circular shape.