1049 - - 29-14 Interchange venues
When Jin and Fritz entered the changing room, they found the first guests.
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To their surprise, they were from the Kingdom of Celuloa.
"Oh, Jin-dono, and Fritz-dono!
Kirk Att, a guard, called out to us.
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I hadn't seen the king's replacement drama in the Kingdom of Celuloa since the past.
"Hello, isn't this Mr. Kunlun? Nice hot water!"
In the bathroom, Cesar was already soaking in the bathtub and stretching himself.
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There are three bathtubs in the large bathroom, and the water temperature is set to get warmer and warmer in turn.
The hot water was 45 degrees Celsius, the middle was 42 degrees, and the warmest was 38 degrees.
Jin, of course, was in the bathtub at 45 degrees Celsius.
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"Oh, Jin-dono likes hot water!
The other three said in admiration. By the way, all three were in the 38 degree Celsius bathtub.
"Well, your acquaintances came in with the line, 'Oh, my dear!
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The second prince Arthur of the Klein Kingdom entered with the line, "Oh, my distinguished guests!
Then came Prime Minister Galuelli of the Kingdom of Egelea, Vice-Captain Bruno of the Kingsguard, and Marquis Godopher of the Kingdom of Elias.
Finally, there was King Lotharus de Lafayette of the Kingdom of Franz.
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"The bath in my room was good, but I was told that the large bath was more comfortable.
Someone said something like that,
"I agree with you completely.
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Someone replies, "I completely agree with you.
Jin was glad that the large bathhouse, which he had built with the intention of encouraging this kind of <
He thought about telling them about the earlier quarrel, but he did not want to say anything because he thought it would not be appropriate for the atmosphere of this place.
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"The water is soft to the touch, isn't it?
"I agree. I wonder if there is some secret in the hot water.
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"I heard that hot water sometimes comes out when you dig the ground, and it depends on the location.
Jin overhears these conversations and thinks that maybe they came here because they feel a sense of freedom after the heavy responsibility of the meeting.
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"Jin-dono, is my sister suitable for you?"
Fritz spoke to Jin, who was lost in thought.
He was soaking in a 42°C bathtub with his face turned toward Jin. He looked a little hot.
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"What? What do you mean?"
Jin asks back, not quite grasping the meaning.
No, no, you own an island like this, you have developed airships and hot air balloons, and you have many wonderful golems. If you wanted to, you could have many wives and concubines, or even accumulate more power, but since you haven't done so, I'm a little concerned."
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"Haha ......"
Fritz, a military man, can't seem to understand Jin's thinking.
That may be understandable. Even Jin cannot understand the thoughts of those who want power and who want to take over the world.
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"Erza is the best partner I've ever had.
That's what Jin really thinks.
"I see. I am relieved to hear you say that.
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Fritz smiles softly,
"...... hot!
he said as he got out of the 42 degree bathtub.
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Jin, too, had warmed up by now and left the bathtub.
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The women's bathroom was also crowded with people.
The Emperor Shoro, the Marquis Florenziano, Princess Rieschen.
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Gloria, Flora, Lila, Lyanna and Kate of the Royal Secret Maidens, and Erza were soaking in the hot water together.
"Oh, the hot water is so nice. It's so relaxing.
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The emperor muttered in a leisurely voice.
"The water is so smooth. Is there a secret?
Marquis Florenziano asked Elsa.
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"No, the water here comes from 300 meters underground and contains salt and baking soda.
"Salt? Does that mean it's salty?
"Very little. But it seems to keep the water cool. And baking soda makes the skin smooth.
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"I don't understand what you mean by that, but I like the idea that it makes your skin smooth."
"It really is."
It seems to be especially popular among older women.
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But Lila Solyus, in the company of an emperor, a princess, and a marquis, is completely at a loss for words.
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Elsa spoke to Lila.
"Lila-san, it's been a long time."
"Oh, Erza-sama, it's been a long time ......."
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Laila bowed in the bathtub, which caused her face to be plunged into the hot water.
"Don't be nervous. It's just like we don't all have identities here. ...... Jin said they were naked together."
"Oh, I like that word! That's the Kunlun!"
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The emperor approached her in the hot water and smiled at her. Laila was again nervous because of the suddenness of the situation.
"Your Majesty, please excuse me for being dressed like this!"
But the emperor gently rebuked her comment.
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"What do you mean by 'dressed like this'? If it's wrong to be naked, am I, the Marquis and the Princess being rude?
"Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean it that way!
Laila turned pale in the hot water. Princess Rieschen patted her on the head.
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"...... Your Highness?"
"Well, you'd better calm down. Your presence here on the Kun Lun Island means that you are entitled to be here.
Is that so?
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Erza then came to the rescue.
"Yes. Lila is our guest too. So please make yourself at home.
"Oh, thank you very much. ......"
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Finally, Lila seemed to relax a little.
Lyanna and Kate looked at her with a wry smile.
"You haven't changed even though you're with His Highness. ......"
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"Maybe that's just Lila's way."
The expression on her face was as if she was staring at her sister.
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Meanwhile, Princess Rieschen was talking to Gloria.
"Gloria, I'm glad your wounds have healed."
"Yes, Princess. It's all thanks to Lady Elsa.
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"Yes, I know. ......By the way, did you have any change of heart when you started to grow your hair long?"
"And ...... nothing in particular,......?"
Gloria denied it, but her eyes were swimming. Princess Rieschen nodded knowingly.
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"I see. As for me, I thought that you had a favorite lady in mind. ......"
"No, you're right!
Gloria waved her hand in the hot water, so dismayed that the sound of water rang out.
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I am a knight who has given my allegiance to my country! Therefore, I have no love ......!"
"...... I don't think there's any denial after such an obvious response. ....... Well, I shall hear no more."
Princess Rieschen smiles wryly.
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"Hey, is there anyone you like, Flora?"
The empress asks her escort Flora.
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"No, not really ...... but Commander Fritz is quite nice ......."
"What?"
"What?
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Elsa and Gloria shouted at almost the same time. Hearing this, the Empress smiled.
"Well, well, it seems that the Commander is very popular.
"Erza, my lady, where is she?"
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Gloria asked Elsa in a whisper. The guards did not introduce themselves to each other, so it often happened that they knew each other's faces but not their names.
"Flora Heckerath von Merante. Eldest daughter of Viscount Jorgens Heckerath von Paddock, Knight of the Kingsguard of Shawlo. Brother of Rae ...... Baron Reinhardt's wife, sister of Mr. Berche's brother, Mr. Matheus' wife."
"...... sorry, I didn't understand the last part."
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I think I have an idea of what kind of a person he is, though. It's not so different from Gloria's position.
"Excuse me, you are Flora, I am Gloria Allstadt. I am Gloria Allstadt. I'm the vice-captain of the Kingsguard of the Kingdom of Klein.
"Oh, that's very kind of you. I am Flora Heckerath. I'm Flora Heckerath, a Knight of the Kingsguard of the Kingdom of Shawlo.
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The two knights greeted each other in the hot water.
Both of you are hard. You should be more broken in the hot water, shouldn't you?"
"Yes, Flora? You need to relax more, don't you?"
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The two bosses, the emperor and the princess, call out to them, and the two are a little confused.
"I don't know what to do if you say I'm broken ......".
"This is my land, sir. ......"
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The Marquis of Florenziano smiles at the puzzled pair.
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"Well, well, you two are young. If you don't know the word "flexible," you might have a hard time in the future.
Is that how it's supposed to be?
...... that's the kind of response you need for the mission!
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The emperor and the princess let out a secret sigh when they saw that the two were not being flexible in any way.