Chapter 209 – Chapter 43: Storm #6 (1/2)

Chapter 209 – Chapter 43: Storm #6

It was much easier than expected to create a hot spring in the middle of the blizzard.

Felicia, Daphne, and the other dark elves used earth spirits to create a place for the hot springs.

It was a huge exaggeration to say it was just making a hole in the ground. They were making a space which would fit 200 people without any pillars, but with dozens of earth spirits being mobilized, that meant the space was able to be created very quickly.

The next thing they needed was water, which was where Beatrice came in. There was talk about using snow on the ground. However, that was dismissed because the volume would be reduced extremely during the process of converting snow to water.

Beatrice simply filled the bath with water creation magic. Although both magic and divine power were necessary, this group had a saintess and powerful magicians.

The next step was to make the water hot. It was the hardest thing to do, but the solution ended up being very simple.

‘Master, this is really convenient.

‘I don’t think this technique was made for this purpose.’

As In-gong listened to Green Wind’s whispers, he created a smaller sun. It was around one meter in diameter, much smaller than the sun he had created to destroy Yosarina. However, this size was just right for the purpose. As soon as the sun sank into the middle of the bath, the water heated up quickly.

“Ohh.”

All the people who wanted to avoid the cold and the snowstorm cried out in admiration. Thanks to the steam rising up, all the air around them was warmed. Their group had struggled in the cold weather for a few days, and fatigue had accumulated. So, everyone welcomed the hot bath.

“Don’t tell me we’ll enter this altogether?”

Anastasia frowned as she looked at the finished hot spring. It was unfamiliar for her to take a bath with anyone, let alone 200 people. The areas were divided up with rocks, but they were still entering the same water.

Felicia laughed at Anastasia’s sour face.

“It can’t be helped. Don’t worry too much.”

“It is ridiculous, but there is no other option.”

In-gong couldn’t create a new sun to create a separate hot spring, nor could the royal family order everyone else to wait until they finished bathing. Everyone was suffering from the cold, so Anastasia couldn’t be too conscious of her status in this situation.

The princesses, led by Anastasia, settled on the edge of the bath. The rocks divided the hot springs into sections. The waterways were connected, but it was virtually an independent space.

There were the three princesses and their aides, along with Beatrice, meaning there were seven people in this space. Caitlin was the first one to enter the bath. Her body shook, and her eyes closed as an expression of happiness appeared on her face. Felicia took a seat beside Caitlin, only for Caitlin to suddenly whisper,

“Unni, will this be delicious as well? Since Shutra is the one who made it.”

The she gathered some water in her hands. It was water made by divine power, so it was very clear and transparent. Shutra had heated up the water. It wasn’t just normal hot water; it contained In-gong’s power. So, it was plausible.

“I-Is that so?”

Felicia gave a frivolous response before gathering water in her hands like Caitlin.

“That reminds me… isn’t the smell really great?”

It really was. The bath gave off a sweet aroma which was very pleasant.

“Your Highness, this is the feeling of bathing in the finest water.”

Delia said, and Caitlin nodded in agreement.

“It seems to make the skin smoother.”

After hearing those words, Felicia couldn’t help imagining something. She imagined In-gong’s body melting into the hot water little by little. As Felicia started imagining things alone, Caitlin sniffed a few times before bringing her tongue to the water collected in both hands.

“Uhh… somehow, I like it. Is it because of the feeling? It is similar to when I suck Shutra’s finger…”

“Wait, what do you suck?”

Felicia exclaimed with surprise.

‘Suck his finger? When did she do it again?’

She was really just like a cat. While Felicia was in shock, Seira laughed and said,

“Princess, it isn’t good to drink this water.”

“I know, Seira. The hot spring isn’t Shutra.”

“That isn’t significant…”

In the end, it was bath water. The water wasn’t meant to be drunk. However, Felicia had to revise her imagination at Caitlin’s words. This was like a large pot containing In-gong and various medicines.

‘Ah, no. This isn’t it.’

Her imagination changed again. She imagined In-gong was inside the nicely scented bath alone.

‘Then…’

She imagined a little more. As a dopey smile appeared on Felicia’s face, Caitlin stared at her and blinked.

“Unni, you are blushing.”

Felicia was surprised by the finger poking her arm and said urgently,

“Ah, no? I didn’t imagine going into a bath with Shutra… hup?!”

She covered her mouth with both hands, but it was already too late. Caitlin and the aides all stared at Felicia, while Anastasia sighed from where she was watching them calmly.

“You… do you like Shutra?”

Of course, Anastasia felt favourable toward In-gong, but it wasn’t to the level of Felicia and Caitlin. Anastasia shook her head elegantly and said to Felicia,

“We aren’t servants but royalty, so marriages are possible. But… aren’t you half siblings? Don’t you know that it is very rare?”

“Uhh, what…”

There were occasional intermarriages for various reasons, such as maintaining the purity of blood or their power and fortune. However, it wasn’t recommended. Felicia and Caitlin knew such facts. However, the both of them knew something that Anastasia didn’t know, so they couldn’t reply.

“What are those looks?”

Anastasia narrowed her eyes. Felicia and Caitlin’s attitudes were suspicious.

It was at that moment that…

A small laugh was heard from the right. No one had been talking, so that small laugh became very obvious.

“I’m sorry.”

Beatrice stopped laughing and fixed her expression. There were many reasons for her to stay with the princesses, including for them to keep an eye on her.

“Unni said you are a saintess of the Human World?”

“Yes, Princess Caitlin.”

Beatrice responded with a smile to Caitlin’s words. She had been cautious when first entering the bath. However, she felt better after seeing the princesses chatting together. Anastasia turned to Beatrice and spoke in a voice which was different from when she talked to Felicia and Caitlin.

“You must’ve had a hard time coming this far.”

“It was a mission given to me.”