Chapter 78 (2/2)
”It's a giant shrimp.”
On the plate there was a giant shrimp, about the size of my arm.
White steam came out of the red shell, as if it had just been boiled.
When the head and torso were broken, it's fleshy white body was exposed and it's head was full of miso.
”Not only does it taste great, it's also very juicy.”
”Yes, the shrimp here are very famous in other countries. A lot of people come to this city looking for this.”
”'Mmm, but if you look closely, you can see that there are many different races here.”
”Oh, yes.”
If you look at the road on the other side, you can occasionally see Beastkin and Lizardmen.
It seems that not only demons live in the dark realm.
Thus, the demonic side might not be so different from the human side.
”I'm sorry, Toru. I never thought you'd have to fight my grandfather.”
”Don't worry. If I can't beat Mugen, then I won't be able to beat Lisa.”
”If you feel that grandfather may kill you, you have to surrender as soon as possible. Grandpa will most likely get serious and try to kill you right away.”
”Oh... Yes, I'll be careful.”
From what I hear, this will not be easy.
If I don't take this fight seriously, I could die.
However, I am very grateful for this opportunity.
Nowadays it is difficult to find someone to really practice with.
I will see how far I can go against Mugen. I will give it my all.
”Master looks happy.”
”Yeah, I'm excited to find out how my power stacks up against that old man's.”
Kaede, who is sitting next to me, looks at me happily and wags her tail.
I pat her on the head and she narrows her eyes pleasantly.
I will make Kaede and Frau proud, I have to show them that their master is strong.
” .....Ha.”
When I return to the inn, I open the door and make sure no one is in the hallway.
I'm going to the bathroom now.
It's almost midnight, and that's when the male clients can bathe.
There seems to be only one bathroom at the inn, so it appears that the men's and women's bathing periods are decided according to the time of day.
Tap tap tap
I moved quickly down the hallway and hid in a corner.
”I heard that a man will be staying at the inn today.”
”He's probably a jerk who just wants to see naked girls. You know how guys are, they come in here with weird thoughts.”
”And then they're disappointed when they find out what's really going on.”
A woman in her underwear walks by while talking to another girl.
In addition, their upper bodies are covered by nothing more than the towels hanging from their necks.
How careless they are.
But I am not disappointed.
I prefer to be grateful.
I just want to take a bath and sleep.
I ran back down the hallway and managed to get into the bathroom.
”Fu.”
I have no reason to hide, but somehow I was hesitating as to whether it would be a good idea to walk past these girls.
I wouldn't know where to put my eyes when I walked by a girl dressed like that.
And if they notice you looking at their breasts, they might yell at you.
You shouldn't have to walk around almost naked to have a quiet night.
I take off my clothes and put them in the basket.
I drape a towel over my shoulders and quickly head for the bathroom.
I remembered the manners I learned at Grayfield.
First you wash your body and then you soak in the bathtub.
I continued through the steamy bathroom and sat down in a suitable chair.
Ho... Is there soap here?
I washed my head with soap and then carefully washed my body.
Afterwards, I poured hot water on my head.
Ready, let's go to the bathtub.
”Fufu, this is paradise.”
”Who 's there?”
I heard the sound of water splashing and then saw a figure approaching.
Eeeh, I'm not the only one here.
Why is there another person here?
Pione appeared naked in front of me.
”Ueh!? Toru!?”
”Wait, please calm down!”
I approached Pione and put my hand over her mouth.
If you scream, I'll be in trouble.
”Pione-San, if you don't come out now,my master will come here and see you naked.”
””Ah””
”Uhh….”
I exchanged glances with Kaede as she entered the bathroom, and at the same time Pione slowly sank into the hot water.