Chapter 94

First, I'll go to the well to draw water to replenish what I used to dilute the hot water.

Since it was a considerable amount to add to the bath, I ended up making several trips.

I thought to myself that I still need to improve my water magic for the bath plan.

Finally, after finishing the trips, I took a break, pressing my thumb against the dull pain in my waist when Tisha ran into the kitchen, looking excited.

"Hey, what's that? Wow! I can hardly recognize my own daughter. Did using that mixture make you look like this!?"

She bombarded me with questions at an incredible speed. I was taken aback by her momentum, but my waist hurt.

"What's with your hair? It's so smooth. I'm surprised. Your skin is so glossy. Hey, hey, can I use that too?"

"Um, yes. However, there's a way to use it, and since your body is dirty right now, it won't wash properly. I'll teach you after we return from the expedition."

"Ah. I have to wait. The expedition is seven days, right? Ah. I can't wait. Wow, I'm so envious of my own daughter."

Ah. People really do change. Well, that's just how girls are, I guess...

It's like when you see someone after they've been to a spa, you get irritated but also feel like going yourself later?

"Well, it's just that level. Please wait a little longer."

"Just that?"

"No... It's just a figure of speech. I'm sorry, but it's already decided in the party..."

I was given a very intense look. It was scary. You shouldn't underestimate a woman's pursuit of beauty. Honestly, I momentarily forgot about the pain in my waist.

"Mm. When I saw that, hey? Can I look like that too?"

"Of course, just water won't clean the dirt. That's why I had you help me make soap."

"Soap... Soap... That's good. But, don't you use a lot of water too?"

"That can be covered with magic. I didn't use any firewood today."

"Ah... You don't have to worry so much? You help me with a lot of other things too."

Tisha smiled wryly.

But, since I owe her so much, I want to do what I can.

"Definitely, when we get back. Please wait until then."

She left for the main bedroom, saying she would look forward to it.

Phew, it was like a storm.

When I returned to the room, there was a cute creature rolling around on the bed, grinning.

Every time she rolled, her hair spread out widely, flowing smoothly behind her. Hmm. The effect is really significant.

"Wow... My whole body feels so good. What is it, touching my skin feels completely different. Wow, wow..."

It seems she didn't even notice I had returned.

"Did you enjoy the bath?"

When I called out to her, she stiffened and slowly turned to face me.

"Hiro, when did you get here?"

"Um, around the time you said your whole body felt good?"

"You should have said something, that's not fair. I knew about the bath and the soap. Not fair, not fair."

"It's a custom from my hometown. It might be a bit difficult here because of the cost of firewood."

I replied with a wry smile.

"Do they put so many nice things in the bath in your hometown?"

"Yeah. And sometimes warm water springs up from the ground. We soak in that too."

"Wow. That sounds great. I want to try it too."

A bathhouse in the new territory... The cost of firewood will be astronomical.

But, considering public health, bathing and cleaning with soap are necessary.

Once the money starts circulating, I'll do some calculations.

"It would be nice if it springs up."

With that, we chatted amicably and slipped into bed.

The sweet scent was more intense than usual, making me feel a bit dizzy.

"Liz, you smell good."

"Ah. You've never said that before."

"You always smell good. But today, you smell even better."

"Mm. I feel like I'm being tricked. But, since it felt so good, I'll forgive you."

She kissed me, slowly trailing her lips down my neck.

The scent of the hair oil had transferred, and a refreshing plant scent mixed with a sweet, feminine aroma spread from her body.

Feeling the scent I hadn't sensed in a long time, I could tell I was reacting unconsciously. How fickle.

"Ah, it's getting bigger. Am I attractive?"

"You're very attractive. I feel like eating you up."

We continued our conversation and slowly fell asleep.

Feeling the faint scent from the pillow, I felt a sense of security and fell into a deep sleep for the first time in a while.