Chapter 16: The Villainous Aristocrat Gets Hot in a Hot Spring

Baths are indeed a wonderful cultural tradition.

Not just in Japan but also cherished in ancient Rome, it’s a fantastic cultural aspect.

In essence, baths are a great culture even in the world of games.

And if it’s a hot spring, well, it’s simply the best, isn’t it?

“*Sigh*”

“This is wonderful… It feels like all the fatigue of everyday life is just melting away.”

A public hot spring had been established in the Dorana Territory.

To be precise, a natural spring had been discovered in the nearby forest, and efforts were made to bring it to the territory.

Although there were some struggles with temperature regulation, with the cooperation of the residents, it didn’t take much time to complete.

“Father, let’s use this opportunity to create a hot spring town in the Dorana Territory and turn it into a tourist attraction. It will definitely prosper, both our skin and our pockets.”

“You say that quite well. I’ll discuss it with Karina, but let’s consider it positively.”

Although it couldn’t be built yet due to budget and resource constraints, I’d like to have a hot spring in our mansion eventually.

“But isn’t it a bit unsanitary for so many people to soak in the same water?”

“There’s no oversight in that area. We maintain a constantly clean environment with purification magic. Well, in public baths like these, it’s common courtesy to wash yourself thoroughly before entering the hot spring. Those who try to get in without doing so are banned.”

“I guess that makes sense… Ah, this feels so good.”

When my father let out a distinctly middle-aged sound,

“Onii-sama!!”

“Huh? W-Wendy?! This is the men’s bath, you know!?”

For some reason, Wendy had entered the men’s bath.

No, it wasn’t just Wendy.

“Look, Felsy nee-sama is here too!!”

“W-Wait, this is really embarrassing!!”

“What’s embarrassing about it!! We’re properly wrapped in towels, so it’s fine!!”

It appears that Felsy also came into the men’s bath.

“Wh-What are both of you doing?”

“We wanted to bathe in the hot spring with onii-sama!!”

“W-Well, if it’s not a bother…”

Hmm, it’s not exactly a bother, but they’re not that young anymore.

Fortunately, the good thing is that there’s no one else here except for us right now. 

The reason we have this place to ourselves today is that the residents graciously arranged it because I came up with the idea.

They really are kind-hearted subjects.

However, even with such kind-hearted subjects, seeing adorable Wendy and Felsy might lead someone to have questionable inclinations.

It’s really a relief that we have the place to ourselves.

“It’s fine, isn’t it? I’m getting out now, but if the three of you want to enjoy, go ahead.”

“W-Wait, Father!!?”

“See you later~”

Aslan irresponsibly left the hot spring.

Th-This guy!!

I’m not a lolicon, but I have no idea how I’ll react seeing the cute pair in the bath.

But there was really no way to refuse.

If it’s come to this, there’s nothing I can do. I’ll just try not to look too much.

“Onii-sama, excuse us for being next to you!!”

“Kunou-kun, we’re intruding, aren’t we?”

“Uh, um, w-why next to me…”

Despite the spacious bath, Wendy and Felsy chose to sit right next to me.

Even though we’re wrapped in towels, this proximity is really…

“Um, onii-sama, there’s something I wanted to ask.”

“Hm? W-What is it?”

“I heard it from Mother, but is it true that you rescued a princess from kidnappers on the way to the capital?”

“Huh? Uh, yeah. Well, it just happened that way.”

Why is she asking about that now?

Well, Wendy is a girl too. Maybe she looks up to real princesses?

“Was she cute? The princess, I mean.”

“Huh? Well, yeah, she was cute.”

“…I see. She was cute?”

In the next moment, a sudden chill ran down my spine.

Huh? It’s cold even though I’m in a hot spring…

Is it just my imagination?

But then it happened. Another formidable opponent appeared in the men’s bath.

“Wow!! This is quite spacious, isn’t it?!”

“Y-Y-Your, Your Majesty!?”

Freya stood there completely naked, without even a towel wrapped around her.

“Hm? Kunou, is it? What are you doing here?”

That line’s for me!! Th-This is the men’s bath, you know!!

“Well, but Wendy and Felsy are here too.”

T-That’s true, but still!!

“I’ve already undressed, so I might as well stay.”

Saying that, Freya washed her body and sat down right in front of me.

Oh, this is awkward.

I won’t mention what it is, but something large was floating like a buoy.

As I stared intently at Freya’s figure, my gaze unintentionally went upward.

“Hm.”

“Ah!”

My eyes met Freya’s directly.

Then, as if she had remembered something, Freya quickly covered her chest with her arm.

“D-Don’t stare at it like that.”

“I-I-I’m not staring!!”

“…Really?”

*Gulp*

I couldn’t endure that suspicious gaze and confessed honestly.

“I-I did… a bit… I’m sorry.”

“…Well, I admit I looked a little too. No need to apologize.”

Despite saying not to mind, Freya turned her face away, her cheeks flushed red.

Is she really angry after all?

“Onii-sama.”

“Hm?”

“Do you… prefer bigger ones?”

“Huh? W-Well, it’s not like I particularly…don’t like that, but…”

Wendy’s gaze sharpened.

After a moment of silence, Wendy averted her eyes from me and looked at Freya.

“Your Majesty.”

“Hm? What is it, Wendy?”

“How can they be made bigger?”

Hold on!! What is she asking the queen for!?

“Hmm, I’ve ended up like this without even noticing. My mother was well-endowed too, perhaps it runs in the blood?”

“……blood……”

“…Blood…”

“Oh yes, I heard somewhere that being fondled by someone you like can make them bigger.”

*Gasp!*

　I don’t know what Wendy was thinking, but when she heard that, she turned around to look at me.

“Onii-sama”

“W-What? Big bro is feeling lightheaded, so I think I’ll step out.”

“Please don’t run away!! Onii-sama, please rub me!!”

“Can’t do that!! That’s not okay in many ways!!”

I scolded Wendy.

However, Wendy didn’t stop.

“Onii-sama!! Please think about it carefully!! What if the future me has a poor chest!!”

“Well, even without a chest, Wendy would still be a charming girl!!”

“What’s your basis for that?!!”

It’s game knowledge!! I really want to say that.

“Hey, Your Majesty!! Why are you grinning like that?!!”

“It’s punishment for looking at my chest.”

“I’m really sorry for that!!”

Amidst all the commotion, we all ended up feeling dizzy, and we received scoldings from mother.

By the way, even Her Majesty Freya was scolded.

According to Freya,

“Hehehe, Karina is truly scary when she’s angry!!”

She said that, indicating that she had been scolded several times in the past.

I truly admire my mother for scolding even a queen of a nation from the bottom of my heart.

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