438 Naked Bonding

It seems the princes party decided to rest the day after they got the sword.

Unusually sparkling guys are now relaxing at our inns hot spring bath, [shadow] is not with them, he is going to adventurers guild and submitting the iron golem as loot.

For me, its time to gather more information about this group. I decided to open the monitor in my room and listen to the princes group conversation. What do you mean Im a peeping tom, you cant prove it, so, sorry you cant accuse me of anything, ok? And this is for the sake of the dungeon.

Surprisingly, the three good-looking men seem to be accustomed to taking a bath. They didnt wear a bathing suit and only wrapped a towel around their waist.

If you ask me why I did not go into detail how these men look like, its because of those unnecessarily pretty face of theirs.

Phuah, that was an easy dungeon for our party.

The prince giggles as he dipped his body shoulder-deep into the hot spring. He is soaking himself in yesterday glory.

Pince Kenho almost died four times

Is that so? Well Kenho is our vanguard, it natural for him to face many dangerous situation.

Harks, Crusch, Dont worry about it, also we hired that adventurer for extra measures right? Im alive and kicking, thats all that matters!

Thats a good attitude Kenho, but

But that adventurer what is his name? Jangaria? is that skill level is normal for adventurer or he is exceptionally skilled? If it was the latter should I take him under my wings?

And like that the prince keeps talking about trivial things, I know that the adventurers are good, but I need you guys to talk more about why you are here and why didnt you leave already. But it seems that they wont spill it.

Ah, Kehma, did you eavesdropping again?

Thats rude but you are right.

Rokuko walks into my room casually, she had manga in her hand.

Oops, dont look at monitor Rokuko, the image inside is the mens bath area.

Why? Isnt this also my dungeon area.

thats true but

Kehma, I also want to help you.

I will ask for your help when its concerning the womens bath area.

It wont be anytime soon though, since they all men this time.

But why bother with this? Cant you just go into the bath and asked them directly?

hmm, would that be the quickest way

Yes, it is, now get going, I will wait for you while reading manga here.

Rokuko seems to insist on reading manga here while Im absent, cant you read in your own room? No, I dont have any porn books that I hide here, its a clean area.

The prince group seems to enjoy taking a long bath, maybe I should follow Rokukos advice and sneak in there.

For now, I need to disguise myself as ordinary village chief, I will cast [Super Transformation] on myself to make me looks like an average human, now even if you inspect me, you will find nothing.

What, youre going to disguise yourself as a Kehma?

Of course I will, also if Im in this [Super Transformation] state I dont have to worry if something happens to myself.

Oh well, anything is fine, good luck, Ill be here reading manga. {suspicious}

Yeah, I already heard you the first time though? Ill be off now.

So I left Rokuko who somehow wont budge from my room, I used [Super Transformation] and changed to my bathing suit. The princes group are still there, chatting about some trivial things.

So Harks, swordsmanship is all about muscle power.

No, I think technique is playing bigger part in that, dont you agree Crusch?

I do think it best to think a little before doing something, I guess Kenho need to pay more attention to that?

I dont know what the hell theyre talking about, and I dont want to know.

First, lets use [Clean] and join them.

Oi! You there! Dont enter the bath with your clothes on!

said the prince while pointing his finger at me.

Oh? Whats the matter?

What? this is your first time? Normally, you take a bath naked, take off your clothes.

I calmly respond like an ignorant person; this will give him a sense of superiority since he thinks he knows whats hes talking about. The prince was blowing his nose while looking down on me.

but you guys also wear cloth around your waist?

Towel is the matter of debate, but without it you will see my crotch, so its not an option this time, and these towels has been purified, so it wont pollute the hot water.

Okay. Where do I start? (to tsukkomi him)

First, this prince knows the rules of the Japanese bath. The towel itself is sold as commodities in the Empires capital, so its not surprising if he knows about this.

BUT, the matter about to use a towel or not in the bath is not something common, its possible that such culture take root in Daido Country, but this is clearly Leonas influence at work. In this case, it means that the royal family of Daido are under God of Chaos influence too, scary.

Second, he doesnt know about this bathrobe and assumes its my clothes, no good prince you need to do your homework before you go to your negotiation in the future.

Okay now? You understand right? Its a common sense to take a bath naked.

No, this is called bathrobe, and this is the same kind cloth that wrapped around your waist.

What? Are you going to wash yourself in that?

No. This is to hide my body?

thats the firstt time I heard about it But no! You need to take the bath naked, and only towel is permitted to be used in the bath, thats the rules! Do you understand that now?

The prince snort, annoying.

In Daido, thats probably a fact. But here is not Daido country, in this Empire, basic hygiene is done by casting [Clean] on yourself, and towel only used to wipe your body.

Hey you, he is the prince of Daido, its better for you to do as he says.

Yes, just do as prince say, take off your clothes.

Oi underlings, dont push your authority to undress me. Do you really want to see my naked [Super Transformaton] body so badly?

No, no, what are you saying? please dont force your Daido country custom here, this is Raverio Empire, right? This country has its own custom, it doesnt matter if it the bath in your room or public bath place, its still embrassing to expose your skin to others.

Muh, thats a good point.

I guess thats true.

huh?

When I point out the logic behind my point, the prince withdrew quickly, this is unexpected.

So that means, we are the one who violating the manners? Is that true?

And now he asked me if he was bothering us by only using a towel in his waist.

Whats up with this guys, is this how Daido royalty think?

Its not like that, you dont need to use bathrobe, and I dont know how royalty custom works, it just for us commoner we arent used to be seen naked in public, so people use this to cover their body.

I see, you dont have a problem with our towel then?

Yes, as long as it purified and did not pollute the baths water.

umu, this was good lesson, thank you.

After saying that, the prince turned his palm toward me as if to raise his hand. Then he nodded his head slightly.

hm? do commoners have different greeting to show courtesy? is this another difference in custom of our country?

Oh so thats what it means. Is that the royal familys way of showing respect?

Ive been thanked just now, so I bow my head a little.

eh, what is this mean? I never know that gesture.

So in here, they bowing their head, he is probably paying you respect, prince.

hoo, you have a good insight, and youve got the nerve to talk back to royalty I like it, wont you become my subordinate?

Somehow he likes me? Well, Im not going to be his subordinate.

TL notes

I want to write the [shadow] name as Djungarian same as hamusukes race from overlord but its missing one word. Very very tempted though.