Chapter 270 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [41] (2/2)

The man, who seemed to be the owner of the bathhouse, replied with a short mutter, and dropped his gaze back to the newspaper in hand.

He seems to be a really reticent person after all.

After that, Bacchus-san and I went into the men’s hot spring, whereas the ladies went into the women’s hot spring.

When I passed through the male sign curtain, there was a very plain dressing room.

(It has a good feel!)

Lockers were lined up in a row, and a basket was placed on top of each one. A simple fridge in the corner was stacked with mixed juices and coffee milk. It’s a very traditional bathhouse.

「It’s kind of a calm atmosphere.」

The sole bathhouse in Goza village certainly has such an atmosphere.

「Bararara, you have a good eye. I also prefer this simple and quaint interior to the nowadays jumbled-up interior!」

We steadily prepared while talking about that.

After I put my hand baggage in the locker, took off my clothes, and picked up a towel to wash my body, my eyes were glued to Bacchus-san’s naked body.

(Wow, he has a really “good body”.)

Not to mention his steel-like muscles, there were also a lot of scars carved on his body.

Sword wounds, stab wounds, lacerations, bites, burns, explosive wounds, etc.

Just by looking at them, I can imagine the fierce battles he has experienced.

The naked body which reflected the way of life as a swordsman was like a work of art.

(Beautiful.)

The amount of experiences he has accumulated, the fights he has gone through, the number of times his life was on the line – all of them were incredibly extraordinary.

A body packed with heavy and rich, “experience”.

While I was fascinated by Bacchus-san’s bare body,

「What’s the matter, kid? Sorry, but I’m not into guys.」

He said with a prankish smile.

「D-Don’t say strange things! I am straight, too!」

「Bararara, it’s a relief, then! I was afraid for a moment there!」

His shoulders shook as he laughed. And when he opened the door to the hot spring,

「T-This is…!」

A beautiful, natural hot spring with sakura petals floating on the surface of the water spread out.