Chapter 64 (2/2)

”Very well. So what do I do while I wait?”

”Take a bath.”

Eh?

The people of Grayfield are famous for their love of baths.

The best example is the popular bathhouse, where anyone can bathe.

Reportedly, the strongest man in Grayfield bathes three times a day.

Also, the milk served after the bath is very special. Anyone who doesn't bathe at Grayfield is a fool.

Anyway, this country revolves around bathing.

It is a feeling that I, as a person from another place, cannot understand.

”Fuuuu, this is great.”

I immersed myself in the bathtub and relaxed my body.

Strange men are also immersed in the hot water, with towels on their heads and unhinged looks.

I wonder if I look like that too.

But I feel so good that it doesn't matter.

Maybe I've had too much going on lately, and I'm just tired.

As I immerse myself in the warm water, my tiredness and weight seem to melt away.

”How's the hot water?”

”Hey, why are you here?!”

Before I knew it, the king was by my side.

Why are you here?

You are the king. This is the kind of facility that commoners use.

”Don't worry. There are several guards here. And it's not the first time I've been here. It's usually once a day.”

”Do you come here every day?”

Does this king really work?

I looked around, but no one seemed uncomfortable with his presence.

They even saw him and greeted him saying; ”How do you do, Your Majesty?”

What kind of country is this?

”By the way, would you like to move to our country?”

”Uhm...”

”You would be the hero of Grayfield. Or in this case, the hero of all countries.”

What he meant was to relinquish the title of Armand, and receive the title of Grayfield.

It is not impossible, but if I do, it will surely incur the wrath of King Armand.

And also that of King Grayfield.

”I'd rather not. I want to be on good terms with Armand, and I want to give them back the title of hero in the future.”

”You are selfless.”

”No, I'm not. I like my freedom. In case you've forgotten, I'm an adventurer. I can go wherever I want, do whatever I want and eat whatever I want. I'd even consider myself to be greedy.”

The King said, ”I see. You certainly are greedy,” as he leaned his back against the edge of the tub.

”Do you think you can defeat the Demon King?”

”Well, considering my previous relationship with her and feelings, I'll do something about it. Besides, there's a considerable difference between our abilities and powers that I wouldn't know what to do if I had her in front of me. I'll have to raise my level first.”

”You are an honest man. I like honest people.”

”Thank you.”

Perhaps the king came here because he wanted to know my true intentions.

After all, I am the one who knows the demon king and the hero who betrayed us.

It is normal for him to be wary of me betraying mankind as well.

It is an unnecessary concern.

”I understand you have two slaves.”

”They are more than that, they are my partners.”

”Then go to the two Sacred Weapon temples in this country. If they have the right skill, they will be able to increase your strength.”

In other words, I have to get Kaede and Frau to acquire their own sacred weapons.

Come to think of it, Kaede's iron fan is in need of repair.

And it's not like the weapon is made of such tough materials either.

If the two manage to get sacred weapons, It would definitely be a significant increase in strength.

”Also, I would like to consult with you about the possibility of getting a guide for your party during your stay, someone who can brawl a bit and is very knowledgeable about our country.”

”I would appreciate it very much, thank you.”

”I'm glad to hear that. I just happen to have one waiting outside.”

The king smiles and stands up.