Chapter 2: Joining the Astraea Familia?

Akira asked, "Really? Who are you?" "I am Airmid Teasanare from the Dian Cecht familia. I am a healer. If you are injured or sick, you can come to me." "Dea saint, huh? It seems I'm here too early, and it's not time for the main story yet." Akira thought as he looked at the girl in front of him. He asked, "Airmid-san, has the Astraea familia left?" Airmid replied, "No, not yet. Do you want me to call them now?" Akira said, "Please don't. I want to thank them." "Okay, please wait here, I'll be back soon." Ahmed said and stood up to leave. A few minutes later. "Hi, are you okay?" An enthusiastic voice sounded. Airmid said, "Please don't make too much noise, Alise-san." "Okay, I'm going to knock on the door!" Knock Knock! "Come in." Akira replied, tidying up his clothes and bed sheets. Five girls came in from the door. "Wow, I didn't look closely when I brought him here, this child is so cute." Alise said in amazement. "Indeed, he is an elf like Ryuu." Lyra said. "Indeed, at least she is much prettier than this stupid useless elf." The smiling black-haired girl Kaguya teased the elf girl beside her. "You, you..." Ryuu gritted her teeth. "Elf? Me?" Akira was startled and quickly touched his ears. Fortunately, the ears were just a little pointier and longer, and there was no big difference from his original ears. "What's wrong? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?" Alise asked worriedly. The others also looked over. "No, I'm fine now. I was just thinking about how to thank you." Being stared at by so many people, especially girls, Akira felt a little anxious. "Ah! I haven't asked your name yet. I'm Alise. They are Kaguya, Lyra, and Ryuu." Alise pointed at the others and said. Akira said, "I am Akira. Thank you again for your help." Alise's cheerful voice echoed in the ward, "Akira, don't keep thanking me. Are you okay now? Do you need us to send you back to your familia? After all, Orario is a bit chaotic right now, and you're a patient now." Akira said, "Um... I haven't joined a Familia, and this is my first time in Orario." Alise said, "Ah, you fainted in the alley the first time you came here. You are so unlucky. If you didn't have any injuries, I would have thought you were bullied." "Alise! How rude!" Kaguya smiled and tapped Alise's head. "As expected of the stupid captain. You can say such rude words. Right, Ryuu?" Lyra said to Ryuu with a chuckle. "...Is that so?" Ryuu replied in panic. The other three looked at each other and laughed. "Well, if there is no problem, I will take my leave first. There are other patients who need treatment." Airmid suddenly said. "Okay, thank you, Airmid." "Don't mention it." Airmid closed the door gently and left. "Well... although it's a little hard to say, I don't have any money on me right now. Can you pay the medical expenses first?" Akira asked bitterly. "I will find a chance to pay it back." "Hmm, although I don't mind this little money, but seeing your determined look..." "Why don't you join our familia?" Alise said loudly, as if she had a good idea. "Eh!" All four of them, including Akira were shocked by the idea. "This way you don't have to pay it back, right?" "Alise! What are you talking about? Don't make a decision on your own suddenly." Lyra complained. "Foolish captain, you are not just saying it out of impulse again, are you? All of our members are girls." Kaguya's forehead was tense and she said to Alise with a dark face. "Um...shouldn't Astraea-sama decide who can join the familia?" Ryuu said seriously. "I have a feeling that Akira joining us must be a good thing, so let's go back and ask Astraea-sama if we can let Akira stay." Alise said proudly. After several examinations, Akira was found to be in very good health, being only mentally tired, so Airmid said that Akira could leave early. Following behind the group of four and listening to their quarrel, Akira did not dare to disturb them. After all, it was related to whether he could have a place to live and protection. Now is the most chaotic period in Orario. Without enough strength or a familia, who knows what might happen to him? After crossing the main street, and turning a few corners, they arrived at a quiet residential area at a corner in the southwestern area of ​​Orario. "We're here. This is the residence of our Astraea familia, the Stardust Garden." Alise said, pointing to the small but very beautiful mansion. The mansion was mainly white, with a solid wall built around it, an open space, a sea of ​​flowers in the center, and a warm atmosphere. "It's really beautiful." Akira looked at the white mansion in front of him in awe. He had thought that a small familia of 11 people would at most live in a one-story building like an apartment, but their residence turned out to be a mansion. But that makes sense. After all, the Astraea familia, at least the current one, is very strong. "Hehe, you didn't expect this, right? This is all the result of the hard work of everyone in the familia, under the leadership of a wise captain like me." Alise said proudly with her hands on her hips. After Alise opened the door of the Mansion, a beautiful goddess stood up from the sofa to greet everyone. At first sight, she seemed like a kind, gentle, and compassionate goddess with firm faith. Her long brown hair gave a feeling of warmth and elegance, and her eyes that were as blue as the sea of ​​stars, attracted the viewer like the starry sky. The flawless white coat did her extraordinary figure justice, but also covered her soft body. Her manners and actions gave off a vibe of nobility and elegance. She exuded a maternal temperament. Coupled with the twin giants, it was safe to say that she was a mommy type. "Everyone, welcome back." The gentle voice lingered in the air, and Astraea smiled. "Astraea-sama!" Seeing Astraea greet them, Alise was the first to speak, not hiding her joy at all. She was just like a child who admires their mother, feeling a kind of "admiration" that is different from loyalty and respect. "We are back, Astraea-sama." The others responded. Akira stood there, not knowing whether to move forward or backward, and could only look at them awkwardly. "Oh, who is this child?" Astraea looked at Akira with a smile. "Ah! Astraea-sama this is the child we found outside. His name is Akira. He is as unlucky as Ryuu." Alise said, pulling Akira's hand. "Alise! Why do you keep talking about this?!" Ryuu embarrassedly said. In fact, before she was granted a falna, Ryuu was surrounded by thugs and almost trafficked. If she fell into their hands, she would be sold at a high price. After all, there is always a demand for elves. Looking at Astraea, Akira was so nervous that he was almost speechless. He said, "Hello, Astraea-sama. Thank you very much for your familia's help." Akira suddenly smelled a faint fragrance, and saw that Astraea had suddenly appeared in front of him. She reached out and stroked Akira's head, saying, "Don't be nervous, child. This is what we are pursuing for justice. I am also very happy that you could get help." Akira suddenly felt a little hot, and his fair face turned red. He quickly took a step back and said, "Um... Astraea-sama, I want to join your familia and become a member of justice." (T/N: This reminds me of Toppo, lol.) 'I feel like I'm going to faint. She is really too beautiful.'