34 Episode 34 "When I was warming up with a slave in a hot spring town, a great person came into contact.".txt (1/2)

When we reached the next town, Rihjelda, we told the guards guarding the gates that the wards of the cemetery had been broken and the men who had fallen.

The girl was carried by Rita.

We can't just leave the girl on the street, you know.

The guards remembered the girl and she woke up when they reached the town of Rihjelda.

She was a girl who had come to the town's villa, and her name was Iris-Hafeumea.

We were attacked by the undead and black armor while we were visiting the grave - I don't remember it from there. But after she testified that she was saved by us for sure, she ended up resting in another room.

We were asked about the situation in the stuffing room, so I explained it to her like this.

We walked by and saw the undead attacking the girl and the guys.

It was hard work, but we managed to get the girl out of there. The cemetery's protection was destroyed, so I got scared and ran to town.

I don't know the details of the situation. Well, I was surprised.

─ ─ I don't know if the guards were convinced by the explanation of the situation or not. But for now, there is no reason to deny it. All I can tell you is, we helped, thanks to a girl named Iris.

When we got out of the stuffing station, we passed a guy who looked like he was related to the girl.

A maid with big eyes and a couple of butler-like men.

”We thank you for helping my Lord, Iris Hapheumea.

The maid said that and bowed to us.

Rita and I said, ”No, no, thank you for your safety, bye,” and left.

Well then.

Shall we go to the inn for a short rest?

It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. It's not much different from other towns in terms of structure with stalls and shops. However, in King's Landing and Metekal, there are many shops for adventurers, such as weapon shops and skill shops, but here there are no skill shops, and the blacksmith shop is small in size. It seems that the main purpose of this shop is to repair weapons that were broken during the journey.

It's not a good place to study skills, is it?

Many of the stalls in the street are souvenir shops and food shops.

There is a whiff of soup and grilled meat in the air.

You can cook your own meals at the lodge, so leave your things and go shopping. If you ask Aine, she should be able to make you something nutritious and easy to digest.

We passed through the main street and crossed a small stone bridge.

I heard that Rihjelda is called the ”Town of Shimizu”, and there are several beautiful rivers running through the town.

It's said that it divides the town into several areas.

Across the bridge is the area of the inn.

Steam is drifting out of nowhere. So there's a hot spring ahead.

We're all tired from the long journey.

Maybe we can stay for a while until Cecil recovers.

”Here they are. Nagi-san!　Rita!

In front of the inn at the end of the street, Letitia waved her hand.

'I'm so glad. I'm glad to see that you two are safe.'

We'll see what we can do. So, how's Cecil?

Aine is with me now. We've already taken his room. Let's give her a day's rest and see how she does.

As expected of Letitia. The child of a baronial family, she knows what she's doing.

I see. Well, that's good to know.

I guess I shouldn't move Cecil for a while.

Come to think of it, since we met, we've been moving all the time.

Changes in the environment can be pretty hard to bear. From my experience.

You're a lifesaver. I'm glad Letitia's here.

My remuneration includes handing over my cottage to you. I'm just doing my duty as a nobleman.

Letitia turned her head to the side, as if embarrassed.

'And I'm not your slave, but I am your friend. Just as Aine will continue to be your best friend even if she becomes a slave, ...... no matter what you are, Cecil-san will still be an important party member.

He's really a good guy, Leticia.

On the way to this point, when Cecil said ”I can't hide my identity from you two,” and told Leticia and Aine about his identity - that he is a ”demon race,” he was surprisingly calm.

Leticia said, ”I believe in the gentle girl in front of me, rather than the scary legends about the 'demon race' left behind by someone I don't know. That's all there is to it' - and that's easy.

Aine said, ''What about it?　Cecil-san is Nei-kun's important slave, right? Well, it's easy.

I'm so glad you two are working together.

So, about the room assignments.

Leticia shrugged her shoulders as if it was nothing, and continued her story.

I've taken a room as Cecil-san and Aine's master. Nagi-san will share a room with Rita-san, please. There's nothing wrong with that, right?

Yeah. No problem at all.

”...... wow!”?　Yeah. There's nobody here!

”?　But you two are still very late, aren't you?　What's going on?

He saved a little girl who was about to be kidnapped... or at least a little girl.

...... I'm sorry. I'm not sure I understand the situation.

”A girl was being attacked by the undead, so me and Rita tried to save her. Her name was Iris-Hafeumea, or something like that.

'Hapheumea?　I've heard of it.

Leticia nodded her head.

'...... I think there was a name like that in the family of the port city of Irgafa Lords, as I recall.

Clapping her hands, Leticia said.

The port city of Ilgafa ...... is our destination.

'Forgive us for the ...... inconvenience we have caused you, Nagi-sama.

Oh, you're still pale, after all. Cecil.

I'm sitting up in bed, but I'm a little wobbly.

I touch Cecil's forehead with the palm of my hand. It's still hot.

Cecil sighs with a pained sigh, ”Huh.

Yeah. I still think we should rest until the fever goes down.

Yes, Mr. Nagi: ...... I'm ready, sir.

A small hand squeezed the blanket.

'Ready?'

'I must be punished for being a burden to Nagi-sama.

Oh, so that's what you're talking about.

Sometimes I almost forget that Cecil is my slave. He's wearing a collar.

'But ...... please. Please.

Cecil is looking at me with tears in his eyes.

'I'll do anything you want ...... let me stay with Nagi-sama ......!

Yeah. Then as punishment, Cecil will have to stay with me on my vacation.

...... 'Bakansu'?

I didn't tell you this, but my people love hot springs, and we have a rule that if you come to a hot spring resort, you have to use it.

I put my hand on Cecil's head with a plop.

'This town has clean water and good air, it's a nice place to stay, isn't it?　I've been traveling a lot since I came from another world. So I thought I'd like to get some rest here.

...... Nagisaa.

So I guess we'll just stay here until Cecil is feeling better. Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry to have to put you through my hobby. I'm sorry, but it was my husband's order, so listen to me... why are you crying?

I'm dribbling down, dribbling, dribbling.

Teardrops are spilling out of Cecil's bright red eyes. Later, later.

'Thank you. Nagi-sama, Nagi-sama.

Cecil clings to me, sobbing.

'That's why I'm being punished. See, we can go into the hot springs, but Cecil can't go in until his fever goes down, right?　We'd say, ”That felt so good,” and Cecil would have to watch with his finger in his mouth. That's a pretty severe punishment, isn't it?　If it were me, I'd lose my temper without question!

'Yes, Mr. Nagy: ...... yes.'

Oh, God, I need to relax.

I shouldn't get excited because it would raise my fever.

I couldn't help it, so I stroked Cecil's hair. It's a little damp, but it's soft and dry. It feels good to touch it. This kind of thing is a treat for me, too. Cecil also seems to calm down when I stroke it.

After clinging to my chest for a while, Cecil's face turns bright red and he lets go of my hand.

''I'm ...... sorry. Nagi-sama. I wasn't really ...... happy ...... and ...... sorry.

Wobbling, wobbling Cecil.

Oh, I knew it. The heat is rising because of the excitement.

Your forehead, neck, and chest are drenched in sweat. You should wipe your body and change your clothes.

”Aine, will you do a favor for Cecil?

I know.

At my words, the maid who has been waiting by the door for a long time - Aine - nods at my words.

In Aine's hand is a mortar and herbs. There is a tub of hot water and a cloth on the floor. A change of clothes has also been prepared.

”Aine's service is not limited to Nah-kun. Every single member of your party is subject to Aine's service,” he said.

You're so dependable, my sister.

'I'll serve you until Cecil-chan says, 'Enough, please forgive me.'

Please respect his wishes, okay?

”I'll serve you until you can't say, 'Enough, please forgive me,' when you're Nai-kun.

Is my will rather being ignored?

Of course I'm kidding.

Yeah.

For now.

...... I thought I heard some disturbing words.

Yeah. I'll give this to Aine.

I pulled out a skill crystal from my pocket and placed it in the palm of Aine's hand.

'Aine always has a cleaning tool with her, right? I think this skill is suited for Aine.

'Sewage Increase LV1' (R (rare))

Increase Dirty Water (10% + LVx10%) skill with Cleaning Tools

This is a skill I made in conjunction with Jujusui Kenjutsu.

I thought it would be a skill to increase the number of slimes, just like Bringer of Slime Lv 1, but it didn't work.

I knew it wouldn't work as a cheat if I made it by myself.

I did some experiments. There was a puddle on the way, so I dipped Borokire into it, pretending it was Zorkin.

What's going on?　Nah-kun.

Zorkin got a little wet.

What happened after you activated your skills?

The puddle got so big that Zorkin got soaked.

It was almost dark, so we couldn't do any detailed experiments.

Like the range of effects and where the increased water comes from (・・・・・・・・).

Aine hold it for me, because I might be able to come up with a use for it in time.

Thank you so much for ....... Naa-kun.

Aine wrapped the skill crystal in her hands like a treasure.

''Everything that Nay-kun gives me is a reward for Aine, okay?

Just don't use it until you've done some detailed experiments, okay?

It's a rare skill, so it could have some extraordinary effect.

As long as this isn't a situation where it can save the lives of Nah-kun and everyone else, you'll be fine.

'I don't think there's a scene where you can make the puddle bigger and save everyone's lives.

You never know what's going to happen in life.

Aine muffled and rolled her arms.

It wasn't too long ago that I would have enjoyed this trip as much as I did,” said Aine. It's very fulfilling. You may say that Cecil is bothering you, but for Aine it's nothing. In fact, she is very happy.

...... Mr. Aine.

Cecil murmured on the bed.

He's on the verge of tears again.

Thank you. I will do whatever I can for Aine, too.

Yes. Do you want me to serve you?

With a cloth in hand, Aine is waving her hands around.

Her eyes have a funny glint in them. Oh, I remember this. It's a signal that Aine's service-switch is on.

Cecil is cowering in bed, but Aine is leaning closer without regard to this.