◈ 093. [Side Story] There was no pretense (2)
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Such a sweet and sweet event. Not in my life.
“… .”
Inside the men’s bath. Inside a private bathtub filled with lukewarm water.
I am floating like sujebi with my body soaked.
The design of the bathhouse is very similar to that of ancient Rome that we used to see in books.
Even though the soup isn’t boiling hot like the one in Korea, it’s still hot, so it’s okay.
It’s okay to be a lord and monopolize a private bath.
“The water supply facilities are well maintained.”
To my self-talk, Lucas, who was standing by my bathtub and waiting on me, answered immediately.
“Isn’t it the pride of the empire? After experiencing a lot of water shortages in the original body, I was able to use water resources. It is the best in the world.”
“It must be due to the small population of the city. It will be easy to maintain water quality.”
No, more than that, don’t you take a bath? Even after coming here, you are waiting on me.
“Isn’t it the job of an escort to stay by the lord’s side at all times?”
“I get tired of that wonderful sound all year round. Okay, you wash too. There is a large bath right next to it.”
At my urging, Lucas reluctantly lowered his head.
“Then I’ll go into the bath right next to it.”
“Draw it. Hurry up and dive in… … .”
Lucas cautiously entered the bathtub. I was speechless for a moment as I looked at his broad back.
Lucas’s muscular body was covered with all sorts of scars and wounds. As if summarizing the hardships this guy has been through all his life.
“You’ve worked hard, Lucas.”
At my words, Lucas smiled.
“You are welcome. Lord.”
Meanwhile, Damian is floating right next to Lucas. is it a corpse? Are you alive?
“Are you okay, Damian?”
“then… Yo prince… … I’m fine… … .”
no, you’re ascending No matter how you look at it, the soul is coming out of your mouth.
“What the hell happened yesterday… ?”
“… It would be better to bury yesterday’s matter.”
Lucas answered, avoiding my gaze with a pale face. No, what really happened?!
Anyway, I thought we’d talk about this or that with the three of us while we were relaxing like this.
rumble!
People poured into the men’s bath.
It’s the twilight squad. The uncles and grandfathers began to occupy the bathroom here and there, making sounds like ‘uhhh’ in unison.
rumble!
Following the Twilight Corps, even ordinary mercenaries entered Ururu Tang.
Before long, the men’s bath was filled with men covered in beards and muscles.
“… .”
It’s suffocating.
Being confined in a narrow place with rambunctious muscle pigs makes you feel confused.
Fuck save me I was just going to use the mansion bathroom by myself, so I came with you because I was swept away by the atmosphere.
“Shall we go soon… .”
“Would you like to?”
“I want to go too, uhhh… .”
The three of us pulled ourselves out of the bath and headed out of the men’s bath.
chuck!
chuck!
chuck!
As I stepped outside, the mercenaries saluted every time their eyes met.
No, it’s embarrassing to be saluted while naked, so don’t do it! don’t do it!
***
Wipe yourself off, put on the gown provided by the public bath, and go inside.
A spacious lounge was opened. It is a cool space that communicates with the outside world.
“Ohh… .”
It’s a complete Korean jjimjilbang scene.
Of course, it’s not a facility that can be steamed, it’s just a spacious hall with good air circulation.
People who enjoyed the bath are lying down or sitting and chatting in various places. Do you have such an advanced facility?
‘Reflection on myself for underestimating ‘fantasy world’. It’s quite good.’
I was lying on the floor of the hall, doing useless odds and ends. After warming it in a hot bath, the whole body feels tired.
‘Ah~ It’s time for sikhye… … .’
Laying down in an environment similar to a jjimjilbang, I immediately thought of sikhye.
If you crack open a baked egg, put it in your mouth, chew it, and then sip a bowl of ice-cold sikhye, that’s heaven.
At times like this, I miss the earth… … .
“Lucas!”
“Yes sir!”
Lucas, who was sitting comfortably next to me lying down, responded immediately. I raised my head and looked around.
“Isn’t there anything to eat or drink here?”
“I’m sorry, lord. Eating is prohibited here.”
Lucas has an expression like ‘It’s common sense’.
What a fucking fantasy world! You’re strict here!
“I… Is there anywhere to get a drink of water… … .”
At that time, Damian, who was lying face down next to me, muttered with a dying face.
After drinking and dying, sweating in the bathtub must have caused the child to become dehydrated. Ugh.
“Take Lucas and get him some water.”
“But I will protect Your Highness… .”
“My subordinates are everywhere, so what can I do? I’m good enough to protect myself. Don’t worry and go.”
Lucas hesitated for a moment, but then he got up.
“I will also bring you water for Your Highness to drink.”
“Ong. It’s extraordinary. go.”
Lucas and Damian left the break room. I corrected my lying position. uh comfortable
Can I take a nap like this for a while? I close my eyes and think about that.
“oh!”
I heard the voice of a familiar girl.
“It’s a senior.”
“Eh.”
When I opened my eyes and looked there, Evangeline was walking into the break room.
Her platinum blonde hair, which was wet with water, was wrapped in a towel over her head and tied. It looks more squat because it’s like that.
“Why are you here again?”
“I am from this town. Of course, this bathhouse is also a regular.”
Even though she was the lord’s daughter, she must have used this route.
Well, it’s more strange not to use facilities like this in this millet-sized city.
At that time, Lily was dragging her wheelchair behind Evangeline, and our eyes met.
Hee! Lily made a noise and quickly bowed her head to me.
“majesty?! Why are you here?!”
“I mean… Did you two come together?”
Evangeline smiled and nodded.
“I’m here to wash up with Lily!”
“When did you become friends?”
“If we cross the line together, wouldn’t we naturally become friends? right sister?”
“Yes… That’s right, ma’am… … .”
Lily broke out into a cold sweat. No, Evangeline, you seem to be pretending to be close to yourself one-sidedly.
‘Well, it’s only Lily at the same-age, same-sex party.’
I can understand why Evangeline wants to be close.
On the other hand, it is understandable that Lily is confused.
Because he wants to leave the party… … . And since Evangeline is the heir to the Margrave, it must be burdensome… … .
“Oh sister! Let’s go take that seat! It is a perfect spot because you can see the mountains in the distance.”
“is it so. miss.”
“Then, see you later, senior. We are off to have a girls talk~”
Oh hey! don’t go! play with me! Save me from among these dark men!
I screamed inwardly, but the two of them had already gone far away with a hiss. You are fair.
“Whoops… All right, I can have fun with Lucas and Damian.”
… I said, but these two don’t come back. Where did you go to get water?
It was then.
“majesty?”
A clear female voice rang out.
“It is unexpected. I never thought the imperial family would use these facilities.”
I opened my eyes and looked over there.
I saw a young woman wringing out her long brown hair with a towel. I frowned. It’s like seeing you for the first time.
“Who are you?”
“This is Marherita.”
“Eh?”
The opponent was none other than Saint Marherita, the priestess of the temple!
No, you were always wrapped up in black priestly clothes from head to toe.
Of course, you don’t recognize me when you suddenly come out wearing such an open outfit.
I have a quick example.
“Is the saintess using the public bath too?”
At my question, Marherita tilted her head.
“Is there a law that says priests can’t wash?”
“No, that’s not it… … .”
There was an image that the priests did not come out of the temple. I guess it was just my prejudice.
“I had a major surgery yesterday. I wanted to wash myself off.”
Oh yes. Yesterday, this person had a god hand operation.
Marherita’s hands were dark red.
Is it because of the blood and wounds of patients throughout his life? No matter how much I wash it, it doesn’t seem to come off anymore.
I looked at the hand blankly, then suddenly thought of it and asked.
“Did the surgery go well?”
“How many times has Your Highness sent someone to inquire about the progress during the banquet?”
“Eh, it’s me… ?”
It seems that while drunk, he kept asking about God Hand’s well-being. I don’t remember.
“Well done. I am recovering safely now. I cast a healing spell in the morning, and after that I came to wash myself.”
Marherita adjusted her collar and looked around.
“I didn’t expect it to be this crowded.”
Well, before I knew it, even the break room was crowded with mercenaries.
The defensive battle was over yesterday, and a banquet was held all night. It may be natural for the public bath to be crowded.
“You must have worked hard during the operation, but I am sorry that my soldiers seem to be interfering with the saintess’s rest.”
When I said it shyly, Marherita shook her head.
“War is a cruel and cruel thing. I think fighting on the front here is a sacred thing.”
“It’s sacred… Is it to protect people?”
Instead of answering, Marherita gave a small nod.
“It is also worthwhile to wash away the blood and sweat from the holy war. If we can be together, that is also a pleasure.”
It sounds like a priestly answer. It just seems like a humane answer.
As I pondered her answer, Marherita bowed her head at me again.
“Then I’m fine. I had to move with the other priests.”
“Ah yes. Rest well.”
“Her Highness may you rest well too.”
Marherita joined the group of priests and disappeared across the common room laughing together.
They are all (in a good way) normal people than I thought.
“Lord!”
“Prince!”
Then Lucas and Damian returned. I let out a gasp.
“What are you doing so late!”
To be honest, I was a little embarrassed because I was alone!
“That is not different… .”
Lucas looked around and looked around, approached me, and showed me what he had put in the bosom of his gown.
“!”
I opened my eyes wide in surprise.
that… It was an egg!
Lucas nodded with a determined expression.
“It’s a hard-boiled egg. I bought it from a bathhouse blacksmith.”
“No, what is a black trader… .”
From the side, Damien showed me what he had put in his arms. I saw a bottle with water droplets on it.
“This is cool honey water.”
The two boys nodded at the same time.
“Eating secretly!”
big. these great guys. How do you know my insides?
“As expected, I only need you guys!”
I hugged them both. Lucas and Damian struggled, asking why they were doing this, but I didn’t care.
While the atmosphere is warming up like this.
“Hey~ You brought something nice.”
A cold voice was heard. what?!
Evangeline and Lily were coming this way.
Appetite flashed in Evangeline’s green eyes, as if she had already noticed the snack here.
“It is said that even a piece of beans can be shared, but shouldn’t the 5 members of the main party share a bite?”
“I’ll just give you a mouthful of honey water… .”
“Hey, hey, these wolves!”
But it can’t be kicked out. Those who suffer together.
In the end, the five members of our main party occupied a corner of the break room and secretly peeled and ate boiled eggs while observing the surroundings.
There were 6 in total, so I ate 2.
“Big!”
When I swallowed the ice-cold honey water in my egg-clogged throat, there was no heaven.
“Good… .”
I thought that I should add a public bath item to the tourist city plan. This should be spread widely!
