Volume 2, Chapter 29 – The Seaside Rotenburo

After walking for about twenty minutes outside the town, we arrived at an area where steam was rising from numerous spots.

I see. They told me I’d understand once I got here, and they were absolutely right.

Now, where should we go?

As I looked around, I discovered that steam was rising even along the seaside.

This is wonderful.

“Come, let’s go over there!”

“””Oh…”””

Why is everyone’s energy so low?

Alright, then. I’ll be the one to show them the wonders of hot springs.

After walking for about five minutes and pushing through some brush, we reached a rocky coast.

Steam rose from the crevices between the rocks, and there was a faint scent of sulfur in the air.

“It feels like a sulfur spring mixed with seawater. It’s no exaggeration to say this is practically a hot spring made for women. It has a warming effect, and it’s effective for both skin beautification and women’s health issues.”

“Fiene-sama, where on earth did you acquire such knowledge?”

“Hehehe. I am a Vampire who is very picky about hot springs. It’s a shame there’s no milk here, but that can’t be helped. Now, all we have to do is find a spot with a nice temperature—around 40 degrees Celsius—and get in!”

“Sigh.”

I wonder why Chris-san has such an exasperated look on her face?

“Um, Onee-sama, are we really getting in here? It smells kind of weird.”

“Lu-chan, that’s the smell of sulfur. That component is what makes your skin beautiful! You’re still young, Lu-chan, but skin care starts now!”

“Uh. Right…”

For some reason, no one seems particularly keen.

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Alright, in that case, I should take the lead and set an example.

I walked around searching for a good spot and found a place with a clear view of the sea and just the right temperature.

“This spot is perfect. Let’s go with this one!”

“Um, Fiene-sama. Are you really going to get naked here?”

Ah, I see. That’s what she was worried about.

“It’s fine. I’ll set up a proper barrier. One that keeps out men and anyone with hostile intent, and ensures we can’t be seen from the outside. Holy Magic Barrier!”

I decided to go all out and cast it at full power.

“How’s that? Now there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, right?”

Huh? Why are the three of them frozen?

“Saint-sama…? What on earth is this?”

“Eh? I just cast a normal barrier with Holy Magic?”

“T-this is ‘normal’…?”

Hmm? Did I do something strange?

“Chris-san. Why is Liera-san looking so surprised?”

“It’s because Fiene-sama cast an incredible barrier all by herself. Truly impressive.”

“Hmm? Is it really that amazing?”

“A normal barrier simply prevents things from passing through. To specifically reject only men and those with hostility, while simultaneously blocking only the gaze from the outside… that’s not something normally possible. I suspect it’s the kind of feat that would require dozens, no, hundreds of high-ranking priests to combine their powers to barely achieve.”

“Ah… I SEE.”

“As expected of Fiene-sama. You truly are the reincarnation of the Great Saint.”

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Ah, shoot. I did it again.

“W-well, let’s not worry about such trivial matters right now and enjoy the hot spring!”

I quickly stripped off my clothes, put them in Dimensional Storage, tied my hair up, and entered the water.

Of course, I didn’t forget to rinse myself with warm water first.

Ah, this feels amazing. I’m alive again~

“What’s wrong with you all? It feels wonderful!”

They still seem bewildered. I suppose if you’re not used to rotenburo, this kind of thing can be difficult.

“I-I get it. If Onee-sama is getting in, then so am I!”

Lu-chan hurriedly began to undress. She folded her clothes on top of a rock and stepped in beside me.

“Aaaaaah, it feels so goooood!”

Lu-chan is making some weird sounds. That’s right, that’s right. It’s that good.

“Onee-sama, this feels amazing. What is this thing!”

“Lu-chan, this is a hot spring.”

“This is… a hot spring…!”

Lu-chan’s face is practically melting.

Behold, this is a hot spring! And it’s Gensen Kake-nagashi ¹ Gensen Kake-nagashi (源泉掛け流し) refers to a traditional, premium method of Managing hot spring baths in Japan. It means fresh, 100% pure hot spring water flows directly from the original underground source into the bathtub, and the continuously overflowing water is drained away without ever being recycled, filtered, or reused. ! You won’t find many hot springs this perfect.

“In that case, Saint-sama. I shall join you as well.”

Seeing Lu-chan’s reaction, Liera-san stepped in.

“Ah, aaaah, oh my, oh my.”

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“How is it?”

“It feels wonderful~”

Hmph, Liera-san has fallen too. Now, finally, Chris-san.

“Chris-san, how about it?”

“N-no. I-I-I-I must keep watch over the s-surroundings—”

“Oh my? Holy Knight-sama. Could it be that you’re afraid of the hot spring~?”

Liera-san called out to the hesitant Chris-san, but the atmosphere felt a bit off.

Liera-san quickly stepped out of the water, not caring in the slightest as she approached Chris-san.

Then she began taking off Chris-san’s clothes with practiced ease.

“Now, now. Saint-sama says she wants you to join them, you know? Come along, come along~”

“Eh, ah, no, wait!”

In the blink of an eye, Chris-san was stripped.

As I thought, Chris-san has the best figure among us. She has a great chest and a distinct, feminine waist.

She’s a beauty, too; if she wore a dress, she’d look like a high-born lady.

“Oh my? You really do have a lovely body.”

Liera-san began poking and prodding at Chris-san’s body with a somewhat mischievous touch.

“Surprisingly large, aren’t they? How cute~”

“W-wait, stop!”

Chris-san’s face turned bright red as she resisted.

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“Is that so? Then, let’s get in, shall we?”

Urged by Liera-san, Chris-san reluctantly soaked in the spring.

“Ah… it feels good.”

Chris-san has finally fallen to the power of the hot spring.

As expected, hot springs are the strongest.

Honestly, wouldn’t it be fine if the Hero, the Saint, and the Demon Lord all just soaked in a hot spring and lived happily ever after?

“See, feels good, doesn’t it?”

Liera-san was still clinging to Chris-san with those suggestive hands.

Her eyes look a bit scary, though?

Ah, Liera-san is whispering something in Chris-san’s ear. Let’s see, what is it?

“Hey, you… why don’t you try being a little pig and getting whipped?”

Chris-san’s face turned crimson.

“No! Please don’t teach my Chris-san strange things!”

“Eh? Oh? You could hear that? Well, if Saint-sama says no, it can’t be helped. But Holy Knight-sama, I’m sure you have a real talent for it~”

“Mom, please stop increasing the number of victims!”

“Hmph~”

It seems we have unleashed a monster that should never have been released.

Hmm, what should I do?