It turned out that Kalm was actually a girl (This episode contains slightly sexual content. Those who are sensitive need not read it, as it will not significantly affect the story’s progression).
“Um, are you okay…?”
From behind, I could hear a pained groan. I wanted to help, but I couldn’t turn around now.
“Y-yes. Excuse me! I’ll wash your head too, alright?”
Huh? You’re still at it? Normally, you’d be done by now. For some reason, Kalm stood up and started running her fingers through my hair. Her short fingers were diligently washing my head. Oh, but this might actually feel pretty good. Apart from her thumbs, she has no claws, so there’s no pain, and the way she’s massaging my scalp is actually helping to relieve my fatigue.
Come to think of it, I’m having a girl wash my head right now?! Right, this is a rare and wonderful situation. In my previous world, I’d have to pay for this kind of service. To get it for free, and from a girl who’s reasonably cute, isn’t this just heaven?! Could this be a lucky pervert situation… or so I’d like to say, but I don’t quite feel like it. If other men heard this, they’d probably try to kill me, but right now, I’m strangely calm.
If I had just arrived in this world, I would have been so excited I’d have blood gushing from my nose. But sadly, I’ve become accustomed to it after living surrounded by girls. Perhaps my tolerance developed from looking after Veronica, who would smoke while naked after a bath, or from catching Piyo when she tried to run around naked. Of course, I like women and can see them sexually. But this child is still young; she’s not someone to be sexually involved with.
“Thank you for washing it. I’ll rinse it myself, so you go ahead and get out.”
“E-okay!”
Kalm’s footsteps pattered as she left the bath. Phew, a long sigh escaped my lips. Now, the difficult part begins.
“What do you think you’re doing?”
As soon as I got out of the bath, Nina approached with narrowed eyes and a terrifying expression.
“Ah, well, I didn’t realize she was a girl. Because she said ‘boku’ (I, used by males), I thought she was a boy. Did everyone else know?”
“Yes, because your hair was long.”
Are you saying that, Pauline? There have been plenty of men with long hair before!! Even Diepser said she was a witch, but she was a man, and Arachne the Necromancer also had long black hair. I wanted to shout that out, but everyone else seemed to have noticed, so I couldn’t say anything.
“I apologize.”
“N-no, it’s not like that. I offered. When you said you wanted to bathe together, I mistook it for you asking me to wash your body.”
Stop it; that makes it sound like I invited you myself. Well, that’s kind of what happened, but I really thought you were a boy.
“However, I am greatly honored to have been of service to the Brave. As expected of someone who has defeated Dark Elves multiple times, you are not only strong but also magnanimous.”
It wasn’t me who defeated them; it was more like everyone’s strength.
“I heard you took the head of a powerful sorcerer and defeated an army of a hundred. You are also the king of a harem, commanding many female warriors. They say you are a chosen Brave summoned from another world.”
The surrounding gazes felt like needles. It’s not wrong… no, it’s completely different.
“Anyway, you should take better care of yourself. I am a man, after all. Things like that should only be shown to people you truly trust, so refuse if you are forced.”
From the back, Karubene’s laughter could be heard. Even I felt embarrassed saying such a cheesy line.
“Y-yes! I will keep that in mind, Brave.”
I wonder if she really understood.
