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Chapter 41 – Large Public Bath in Jadeblue Town
The group had come to one of Jadeblue Town’s secret hot springs, an expensive bathhouse that had been in business for many years.
Perhaps as a measure against humidity, the bathhouse was built of stone rather than earth.
A high wall surrounded it, making it impossible to see inside from the outside.
Masques took the lead and pointed to the entrance.
“This is my recommendation. The water is quite hot, so be careful, but it’s a great hot spring.”
“Let’s go in right away. We’ll go this way. Mariel and Aire, enjoy yourselves. Don’t worry about me. Take your time and relax. I’ll enjoy myself over here.”
“Okay. This is my first time at a hot spring. I’ve always wanted to try it. Let’s go, Aire.”
“Yeah. A hot spring? I went to one once when I was touring as a gladiator. I’m so excited!”
Mariel and Aire were both excited.
Just as he was impressed by their enthusiasm for buying dresses with special features at Welcome Trading Company, Wataru was impressed by their enthusiasm for maintaining or improving their beauty.
They also bought their favorite shampoo and conditioner for the shower at Wataru’s house.
He couldn’t understand it, but he wanted the two people he loved to be beautiful, so he didn’t object.
There were mixed, private hot springs in Jadeblue Town, but since Masques had guided them there, they ended up going separately. The bathhouse itself was separated by gender.
Wataru wasn’t opposed to the idea of going together, but he decided to save that pleasure for another day.
They would be taking the same route back, so he thought they could go together then.
He would enjoy a private hot spring with the two of them.
It would also be fun to deepen his friendship with the other man while they soaked together.
Wataru undressed in the changing room, grabbed the towel he had brought from the inn, and entered the bath.
“Wow, it’s huge!”
He had been to large public baths in Osaka and hotel baths, but this one was just as spacious.
The ceiling was high, and it seemed that some of the skylights were open when it wasn’t raining, allowing fresh air to circulate.
Steam rose, and the area was hazy.
There was a unique smell, different from sulfur, and Wataru couldn’t help but sniff it in.
“How is it? Looks nice, doesn’t it?”
“Yes, it does!”
“This place is a bit pricey, but the clientele is good. If you go to a cheaper place, dirty people use it and don’t wash first, so it gets really dirty.”
“Ugh… Thanks for telling me that. I would have left even if I had paid.”
“I had a bad experience there once. That’s why I’ve been coming here ever since.”
Masques stood next to Wataru, who took in the atmosphere of the hot spring.
He had a muscular, well-trained physique, but his lower abdomen protruded slightly due to his age.
He was one size larger than Wataru, who didn’t work out often.
As one might expect from his impressive beard, he also had thick body hair.
“The green water is quite unusual.”
“Yeah, it is. According to one theory, the god of the forest and the god of healing used to bathe here.”
“I see. So that’s why it’s said to be beneficial.”
“I don’t know for sure, but that’s what they say. Anyway, I’m happy as long as it feels good and my injuries heal.”
The medicinal effects seem to range from recovery from fatigue and chronic illnesses to beauty treatments.
They are said to effectively treat symptoms that cannot be cured with potions, such as numbness and tremors after a cerebral hemorrhage, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney dysfunction, and other symptoms affecting internal organs.
These are the benefits listed at hot springs, but I don’t know how effective they really are.
Wataru picked up a bucket, scooped up some water, and poured it over his body.
As he had been told beforehand, the water was quite hot.
It felt slightly slippery to the touch.
It must contain various substances.
The bath wasn’t very deep. When he sat down, his shoulders were slightly above the water.
Immersing himself in it all at once would be tough.
He rinsed off the sweat and dirt, then got into the bath.
He slowly submerged one foot at a time to get his body used to the water and then immersed himself up to his shoulders.
“Ahhhhh!”
“What are you shouting about?”
“Didn’t you say that too?”
“Huh, I didn’t. Ugh, this is nice!”
“Haha, even Masques-san said so.”
“What? Did I say that?”
“Yes, you did!”
“Uhaha, I see. I guess it just slipped out.”
Masques’s loud voice echoed off the ceiling.
He relaxed in the hot water.
Wataru wasn’t sure if it was true, but he felt as if the medicine was seeping into his body.
“Hey, I’m getting out.”
“Okay, I’m going to stay in a little longer. It feels good.”
“Don’t stay in too long.”
Wataru placed a wet towel on his head and decided to stay in the bath until he felt dizzy.
Masques didn’t seem to take long baths, so he got out, saying he wanted to cool off.
Inside the bathhouse, some people were lying down getting massages. Others were getting scrubbed. Surprisingly, there was even a square where people were wrestling.
Masques was going to get scrubbed.
Wataru was relaxing in the bath when he suddenly noticed someone in his peripheral vision.
He hadn’t sensed anyone there until just then, so he was startled and looked at the man.
“Huh? Is there someone there? …He doesn’t seem like an employee.”
The man didn’t seem to be doing any work; he was just moving around furtively.
Even though it was blocked by a high wall, the other side was probably the women’s bath.
Could he be peeping?
Was he peeping at Mariel and Aire’s naked bodies?
That would be unforgivable.
Wataru got out of the bath and crept up to the man.
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A peeping tom?🤨
Thanks for the treat.
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Wataru about to get his butt whooped
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