We live at the foothills of Dragon Peak.
Preparations for return were made after the storm.
Beyond the changing room was the bathroom.
As I entered the changing room, I could hear Priscilla-chan and Ares-chan making a ruckus in the bath.
Hmm. I hope it’s Ares-chan. If it’s Ares-san, things might get complicated.
Steeling myself, I took off my clothes and headed for the bathroom.
The bathroom was enveloped in a moderate amount of steam.
The bath was heated by a fire magic crystal. It seemed Mistral had kindly prepared it before my return.
As expected, Mistral is perfect.
I took a deep breath of the slightly sweet, clean-smelling steam and stepped into the bathroom.
“Um, I’ll help you wash your back.”
“Me too, me too!”
Good. It was Ares-chan.
Indulging the wishes of the two young girls, I decided to let them wash my back. I poured hot water over my head and washed my hair. My hair felt rougher than I expected, as if it had picked up a lot of dirt. Behind me, I could sense Priscilla-chan and Ares-chan making a fuss while lathering soap.
If it were Ares-san, a little commotion would be acceptable. While thinking this, I let the two young girls do as they pleased, and that was a mistake.
Suddenly, Priscilla-chan stuck to my right side. Then, Ares-chan stuck to my left. And then, they started washing my back by rubbing their bodies against me.
“Wh-what?! What are you two doing?”
An involuntary yelp escaped me at the unexpected feeling.
“Um, it’s fun this way!”
“Yufi told me.”
“Nina taught me.”
““Right!””
What are you teaching the young girls, Twin Princesses! Or rather, what kind of baths do you women usually take?
Admittedly, the slippery, foamy feeling was pleasant, but I don’t need that kind of sensation in the bath!
I stopped washing my hair and caught the two of them. Then, I rinsed them off and took them into the bath.
Speaking of which, where was Nimia? I thought, and then saw her happily swimming in the bathtub.
“What is Ares-san, nyanchu?”
Ugh. Nimia, you shouldn’t read minds like that. But it was too late.
“Wanna see?”
Ares-chan caught Nimia and smiled charmingly. Nimia and Priscilla-chan tilted their heads, not understanding, but I knew my face was twitching.
“Henshin, Henshin.”
In the hot water, Ares-chan also caught Priscilla-chan. And then, fufufu – she looked at me.
Oh no, what should I do? I quickly averted my gaze from the bathtub.
“Whoa! Ares-chan, amazing!”
“Nyah. I’m surprised.”
From behind me, I could hear Priscilla-chan and Nimia’s surprised voices and their excited sounds.
“Fufufu. What, Elnea, are you embarrassed?”
A seductive arm wrapped around my neck. The arm gently pulled me closer and then dragged me into the bathtub.
What, how can this be! There was no sense of force, yet I was irresistibly drawn into the water.
“Whoa! I was still in the middle of washing my body.”
Since I ended up sitting in the bathtub with soap still on my back and head, the bathtub was also covered in foam.
“Whoa, a bubble bath!”
Priscilla-chan, in Ares-san’s arms, gleefully drew the bubbles floating on the surface and played with them.
“This is dangerous, nyanchu.”
Nimia, still looking surprised at Ares-san, climbed onto my head.
“Don’t be scared. Come here, Elnea, Nimia, don’t run away.”
Nimia is probably just surprised. But I am truly terrified. In a strange way!
Elnea and Ares-san faced each other, sharing the same water. Although my view was obstructed by Priscilla-chan between us and the foam floating on the surface…
“Here, here.”
Ares-san reached for my neck again and pulled me closer.
Eek!
I’m not a maiden, but I blushed and cried out. Priscilla-chan, misunderstanding something, also started to clamor, and the not-so-spacious bathtub became a scene of splashing water.
“Ares-chan, you’re amazing!”
“Thanks to Priscilla.”
“Big Ares-chan is beautiful.”
“Fufu, I’m happy to hear you say that. Now, Elnea, don’t be shy.”
Priscilla-chan, where are you touching! I mean, I have to stop these two, or I might go down the wrong path.
When I reached out to reclaim Priscilla-chan, Ares-san grabbed me. Let me go! I panicked.
Before I knew it, the bubbles floating on the surface had dissolved and disappeared, and everything in the water was visible.
Eek! Like a young girl, I reflexively covered my crotch. Seeing this, Ares-chan gave a bewitching smile.
“Fufufu, you’re shy. I’ve always been by Elnea’s side. I know more about you than Mistral.”
Bubbling up, I submerged my nose in the water and blushed.
Last year, by unavoidable circumstances, I saw the scandalous forms of Ruiseine and Mistral. Mistral seemed fine, but Ruiseine was bright red and embarrassed. I now understood exactly how Ruiseine felt at that time.
“Elnea-kun, you’re playing too much in the bath?”
“Fufufu. I could hear your enjoyable voice.”
“Fufufu. Next time, let’s bathe together.”
“Elnea-sama, please don’t hesitate to ask when you need your back washed.”
Our chaotic bath time continued until Mistral brought us our clothes. Yet, after getting out of the bath, Ares-san turned back into a little girl and, with a straight face, jumped out of the bathroom with Priscilla-chan.
Nimia betrayed me midway and, having been appeased by Ares-san, continued to tease me, so she naturally jumped out of the bathroom with Priscilla-chan and the others.
I thought I’d feel refreshed, but when I returned to my room, changed, my body and mind exhausted, Friel was also there. I thought she might be sleepy since she hadn’t slept much, but she seemed a little tense about the situation where everyone around me was a girl in my absence, which made me grin.
Perhaps ever since I started trying to correct my unconscious tendency to look down on others, I’ve begun to strongly notice women.
She’s sort of cute.
“Elnea. Your hair is still wet.”
Mistral said, wiping my hair. The Twin Princesses pouted, “Cheater!” while drying the younger girls. Laira, saying “Me too,” tried to approach but was caught by Ruiseine. Ruiseine was preparing breakfast. However, everyone else seemed to have finished eating, and she was preparing meals for me and the just-awakened Friel.
After my hair was dried, I had breakfast with Friel. Priscilla-chan and Ares-chan started snacking partway through, so we ate together. I observed Ares-chan’s condition, but she didn’t seem to be turning into an adult. Perhaps she was concerned about my Dragon Energy, or maybe it was still a secret from everyone. I was already tired from the morning, and if Ares-chan wasn’t turning into an adult, I figured it was fine for now. Priscilla-chan also showed no signs of mentioning Ares-chan. Well, in her case, it’s all about the present moment. If there’s delicious food in front of her, she forgets everything that just happened and rushes to eat with all her might, so Ares-chan is probably already out of her mind.
Then, while eating, we discussed future plans. Friel would stay here a little longer to learn various things from Yugra-sama and the Dragon Race. I saw her go and personally ask the Dragon Race people during last night’s dinner. We planned to return once the rain subsided. We had accomplished our objective for visiting this place, so we could return without any hesitation. When we returned, we would need to report and consult with Elder Sleigsta about the new techniques and Ares-chan.
But all that would be after the storm passed. The storm I had inadvertently caused seemed to have no intention of disappearing, even if it was weak, so we reluctantly decided to spend the day relaxing.
Fiorina barged in partway through. Upon learning that we were leaving Friel behind, she panicked. She had to stay within Yugra-sama’s line of sight. This meant that if she came out of the Wyvern’s nest, but Friel and Yugra-sama were staying, she would be separated from us.
Now, what would become of Fiorina? The “Little Girl Alliance” showed unity, exclaiming they should all stay together, and headed to negotiate with Yugra-sama. Even though the storm was weak, it was still outside, and it would be dangerous for the little girls alone, so the Twin Princesses accompanied them. Since the Twin Princesses arrived, they might be the ones looking after Priscilla-chan and the others the most. They seem to like children and are proactively playing with them.
“This much rain is nothing for us!”
“Nyanchu.”
Fiorina, the Dragon Leader, and Nimia, who is actually unfathomable, even though they are young. A weak storm seemed to be no match for them. However, just in case, the Twin Princesses went along.
“Do your best, and become a splendid Dragon Knight!”
“Yes. Please watch. I will become a man recognized by everyone, just like Elnea-kun!”
Laira and Friel were chatting in a friendly manner. They would be separated again, so I decided to leave them alone for now. Mistral poured me a drink and sat down to my right. “So. Could you tell me about various things? Like the new techniques, and what you did with the Tyrant.” Ruiseine, who had been cleaning up, sat down to my left. “Elnea-kun. You seem very tired, are you alright?” Ah, happiness. While Ares-san’s seductive, mature charm is wonderful, I still find myself more at ease with girls around my age, like Mistral and Ruiseine. Thinking about it, this is a daily life I could never have imagined until I entered school last year. I feel like I’m growing every day. Recognized by many people, and so many beautiful potential wives. Not only did I become friends with the prince, but my circle of acquaintances even expanded to include the Dragon Race. I wonder how my mother and father would react if they knew who I am now. I’m looking forward to returning to the capital after next year’s Risshun (the beginning of spring). By the way, I wonder if Listea and the others are traveling smoothly? Following up on the problems stemming from the incident with the magic sword and fake holy sword, they are heading east. I occasionally hear reports. According to information from Id, the Dragon King, who is accompanying the Hero’s party, the Black Dragon Knights are involved in the incident that Listea and the others are pursuing. The Black Dragon Knights are called that in Dragon Peak, referring to cursed Wyverns and their magic sword-wielding riders. I’m curious about what the Black Dragon Knights are doing in the east, but I’m sure Listea and the others will resolve it if I leave it to them. Investigations in the north, which were being cautiously carried out in the Dragon Peak area, are also progressing. There might be some major movement soon. From autumn to winter, Dragon Peak and the flatlands seem poised to become very busy. “Elnea, don’t get lost in your own world.” “That’s right. You have girls on both sides, so properly talk to them.” “I’m sorry.” I gave a wry smile and continued to enjoy a lively conversation with Mistral and Ruiseine.
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