236 Episode 236 "Extra Edition 18" Leggies Secret Plan and Nagi Partys "Traditional Performing Arts" "".txt (1/2)

We left the commercial city of Metekal, waiting for the morning.

We are able to talk to Iris and Letitia through the ”True Consciousness Sharing”. They said that they will soon be following us as well.

We exchange many messages and decide to meet up with them in Rihjelda, a spa town on the way.

Iris is representing the port city of Ilgafa, so it will take some time to get out of town, but Leticia (in disguise) is supposed to help us with that.

Really, Leticia has been a great help to me on this trip as well.

Leticia said via Iris, 'Don't worry about it. I'm a member of the party, and I don't want to be left out.

But I'll have to return the favor later.

So Rita, Aine and Cutlass began a leisurely journey.

''Speaking of which, I've asked Raphilia-san about this before: ......

In the middle of the journey, Aine suddenly said something like that.

''Is it true that Nah-kun and Rafilia-san 'bumped into each other in the bath' at the hot springs in Rihjelda?''

”Tell us more about it, please!

Bun, Rita and Cutlass looked at me.

Wait a minute. What's your bite?

''Bumping into a bath'' is a traditional performance of Nagi's world, right?

I hear it's a requirement for families that are close to each other!

I heard that if one of you is naked, it's considered official to have both of you naked.

Wait a minute. Who told you that story?

””Reggie (chan)(chan na na)(which is)!”

Hey...!　Leggy...!

When I grip the Magic Sword Leggy, a pop sound is heard and a figure-sized Leggy appears.

''Hey, hey, Leggy!''

”What is it, my Lord?

'Why is ”Battered in the Bath” a traditional art form?

”You told me before about the 'anime' and 'gheme' of the original world.

I did.

”And then you told me about the scene where we run into each other in the bathroom, didn't you?

I told you about ......?

'That's where I got the idea. I've been thinking about it, and I've come to realize that ”bumping into each other in the bathtub” is something important and impactful enough to be remembered by the Lord after he has been transferred to another world. In other words, it must be the Lord's world's traditional art (denguei-gii-woo) or something essential to the family!

””Oh ────!”

Clap-clap-clap-clap.

Rita, Aine, and Cutlass clap.

That was quite a convincing speech. That's great, Reggie.

Right?

”'Battered in the bath' is a traditional art form or ...... Surely, Leggy wouldn't be surprised if you think so.

”I'll be there.

So, what do you have in mind?

”It's so frustrating that the Lord and the hoity-toity elf girl bumped into each other in the bathtub, but she wasn't there, so she decided to recreate the incident by any means possible, and as a result, first of all, she persuaded the slave girls... Stop, Lord!　You're going to be able to get the best out of it.

”...... mattakumou

After 15 meters of helping out with the magic sword Leggy in my hand, I stopped in my tracks.

Rita turned bright red and flicked her beast ears, Aine grabbed the apron of her maid's uniform, and Katrass was ...... yes, with Fynn floating around like a background spirit, her eyes shining in anticipation.

...... Nagi...master...and Arujidono...

'You know what? 'Battling in the Bath' isn't a traditional art form, nor is it a family requirement.

Yeah, of course.

I understand. Aine, I understand.

It was Leggy's joke, wasn't it? I understand that.

Rita, Aine, Cutlass, and Fynn are all nodding.

Reggie is holding onto my shoulder and says, ”I guess so.

That's good. I think she understands.

「「「「............ But if it happens, I can't help it. 」」」」

I can hear you!

”Mm. That's the spirit!

Don't you light the fire, Leggy!

That's how we arrived at the 'spa town of Rihjelda'.

'At any rate, we found it hard to convince everyone.

This is an inn in the spa town of Rihjelda.

Me and Reggie were in a room in the villa we stayed in on the way out (which Iris had rented out to us).

'I think I'm ready for a normal bath with you: ......

”You do not understand. My Lord.

You don't get it?

It's a situation where everyone is excited to bump into the Lord. It's the kind of casual event that happens in everyday life ...... that makes a maiden's soul tremble. It's the responsibility of the Lord to respond to that, right?

Isn't it Leggy who is responsible?

”Then I shall be in charge with my Lord.

Isn't that just a way to 'bang in the bath' together?

''Hmph. You are indeed the Lord. You know what I think: ......?　Huh?　Why do you bind my body to a pillar? Why do you tie my body to a pillar?　Don't tell me you're not going to leave me here and bump into me in the bathtub, Lord? You're not going to leave me and bump into me in the bath, are you?　Ah!　Why are you putting a blanket on him?　I can't see. I don't see anything...!　Hey..., Lord ────!''

Okay, well, I'm going to go take a walk around town.

A few hours later.

I bought some gifts for Cecil, Rafilia, and the saint, and I went back to the inn.

It's about time everyone got settled in.

'We've received a message from Iris-Hafeumea.

...... and the message of ”True Consciousness Sharing, Mind Linkage True”.

If you look in the window, you can see .......

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Iris: 'Brother. Have you arrived at the spa town of Rihjelda?'

Nagi: 'We're here. Where are Iris and the others?'

Iris: 'I'm on my way by carriage now. I'll be there this evening with Lady Letitia.

Nagi: 'I see, I'm glad.'

Iris: 'So, I want my brother to tell you all something.'

Nagi: 'What do you want me to tell you?'

Iris: 'Yes. As a matter of fact, I have rented out the small spa facility in Rihjelda with the help of Iris. I flew a fast horse yesterday, thinking that we would have to get out of Metekal soon.'

Nagi: 'Wow, Iris!

Iris: ''If you can't do this kind of thing, you won't be able to keep your brother's slave. Ahem!

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A video is sent along with the message.

But it's Letitia who's smiling bitterly in the video.

The video of ”True Consciousness Sharing” shows what Iris sees, you know. It can't be helped.

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Iris: 'So, this facility is being rented out for today. Enjoy it to your heart's content.'

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Now they send me a map to the location of the facility.

Hmmm. So it's right around the corner from the villa.

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Iris: 'So, brother. Take your time. I'll see you later.''

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Iris' message was cut off.

......, I thought, and then I got another message. What is it this time, ......?

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Iris: 'Dear Rita. I have heard from Mr. Reggie about the traditional art of ”Battling in the Bath”. That's why we have arranged for a hot spring facility. Good luck, everyone. We wish you good luck!

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...... You know what, Iris?

As I've explained before, if I send a ”shared consciousness (mind linkage)” type message to someone else, I'll get a message too, right?　Didn't I explain to you that's the way it was designed?

How could Iris make such an elementary error in her...

...... different. This may be a message that I'm supposed to read.

I don't think that Iris would forget something so basic.

If that's the case, then this message ...... could have been sent ”under the pretense of forgetting the specs”.

The last message is addressed to Rita.

The message was addressed to Rita and to Aine and Cutlass, who were with her.

It also says that they are going to carry out the ”Bumping into each other at the bath” operation.

If I read this and went to the bathroom without telling everyone that the operation is forbidden, it means that I gave my tacit approval to the ...... operation.

Because the message was sent to me, too.

Iris can pretend she doesn't know that I can read it, but I can't.

”So, you mean to tell me that Iris handed the initiative to me: ......

I left the room.

There is no one in the living room. I knock on everyone's room, but ...... no response.

In other words, everyone is already working for the 'Bumping in the Bath' operation.

The only way for me to stop it is to send a message to Rita with True Consciousness Sharing, Mind Linkage True.

How about I take away the event that everyone is looking forward to .......

'You've thought of that ............, Iris.

It can't be helped.

For now, let's go check on everyone.

I decided to head to the hot spring facility.

The facility that Iris had rented out was small but magnificent.

There was only one woman at the reception desk, and no one else was present.

There was only a large bathroom for families and a large room for resting in the facility.

The receptionist told me that this facility is used for family trips and trips between friends.

I greeted the receptionist and went inside.

I headed to the men's changing room and

............ wow.

There was a golden wolf (wolf).

I bumped into him.

The wolf was sitting on the floor of the changing room, wagging his tail in the air.

A wolf, huh? I'm a wolf, so what can I do?

I unbuttoned my shirt.

'Yeah. I have a hard time taking my clothes off if I'm with a girl, but it's okay with a wolf. There's no problem at all ......, there's no way that's possible──!

''Rita, why are you using 'Complete Beastification (Beast Mode)' here!

The golden wolf's true identity is Rita.

When Rita uses the ”Perfect Animalization” skill, she can transform into her wolf form.

Why does Rita become a wolf when she was supposed to batter in the bath?

'You were embarrassed to bump into each other in the bathroom all of a sudden, so you decided to use the changing room?