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It’s a Big Bath

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“Hmph.” (Meltera)

Meltera sat at the ship’s bow with a sullen face, completely different from her cheerful mood just a moment ago. She had gotten sulky because Leon hadn’t praised her. She must have thought that if she defeated monsters like the twins did when they were patted on the head, she would get the same treatment.

“There, there.” (Arc/Iris)

Seeing this, the twins seemed unable to help it and patted Meltera’s head.

“Hmm… even if praised by you two, it’s not much…” (Meltera)

“?” (Arc/Iris)

Meltera said this with dissatisfaction but looked a little happy.

“Oh, right. I forgot to ask, what’s up with your body? You don’t look like you’ve lived a hundred years. You’re strangely sturdy, and it doesn’t look natural at all.” (Leon)

Leon’s memories told him that the elf who had persistently begged to join his party a hundred years ago looked completely different.

“Heheh… You asked well!” (Meltera)

Meltera quickly cheered up and proudly began to reveal her secret.

“Actually, this body is an artificial human, a homunculus, created by the secret arts of alchemy!” (Meltera)

“Homunculus?” (Leon)

Leon was unfamiliar with alchemy and didn’t really understand. He only knew that alchemy was a magic system derived from earth magic.

“Immortality, perfect magic circulation, and high physical abilities! I created the strongest body with all of these and transferred my soul into it!” (Meltera)

“Ohhh?” (Arc/Iris)

Meltera spoke so triumphantly that the twins were drawn in and voiced their admiration.

“Oh ho! You two, do you realize how amazing what I’ve achieved is? It’s truly something remarkable!” (Meltera)

“Yeah!” (Arc/Iris)

Even though they really didn’t understand, the twins happily nodded since they had been praised.

“Looking back at history, this is the first time someone has created such a perfect homunculus and succeeded in transferring their own soul into it!” (Meltera)

“Ohhh!” (Arc/Iris)

They joined in, seeming to enjoy the moment.

“But why do you have the form of a child?” (Leon)

“Hmm… well, that’s because…” (Meltera)

When Leon asked, Meltera suddenly became vague and hesitant.

“Making the body bigger is just harder… I tried many times…” (Meltera)

It seemed that she didn’t intentionally choose the child form. She simply couldn’t make anything else.

“B-but! This way is cuter, so it’s fine! A happy accident, you could say!” (Meltera)

Meltera said this proudly, puffing out her chest.

“You two think so too, right?” (Meltera)

“…Cute?” (Arc/Iris)

“Yes! This is what ‘cute’ means!” (Meltera)

“Yeah!” (Arc/Iris)

“…You two don’t have to nod just because I said so, you know?” (Leon)

 

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“We can see it now.” (Leon)

“Hmm, still a huge lake as always.” (Meltera)

After flying the earth ship for several hours, a gigantic lake that made the far shore hazy appeared ahead. That was the destination, the largest symbol of the Lumel Holy Kingdom and the center of the country. The royal capital of the Holy Kingdom was located on an island floating in the middle of that lake, and most other towns were scattered along the lakeshore.

“It’s a big bath.” (Sura)

“Bath…” (Arc/Iris)

Sura trembled happily above Leon’s head, while the twins gaped in awe.

“That’s not a bath. That’s what’s called a lake. It’s all water, not hot water.” (Leon)

“Whoa.” (Arc/Iris)

Apparently, it was also the twins’ first time seeing a lake. Judging by this, they probably had never seen the sea either.

“Want to take a closer look?” (Leon)

“Yeah.” (Arc/Iris)

They stopped the earth ship near the lake. The twins cautiously approached, but when waves lapped at their feet, they panicked and ran away. Being cat beastkin, the two were naturally not fond of water. They were used to baths, but this huge body of water was still scary.

“It’s okay. Lakes won’t attack you.” (Leon)

“…” (Arc/Iris)

This time, hiding behind Leon’s back, they approached the water’s edge. Then, suddenly–…

*Splash!*

The lake’s surface suddenly erupted like a fountain.

“!!?” (Arc/Iris)

The twins jumped back, startled, thinking the lake itself was attacking. However, the source was a humanoid monster.

“Gyo gyo gya gya!” (Sahagin)

“Sahagin, huh.” (Leon)

They were sahagin, fish-like monsters that lived underwater. With fish bodies and arms and legs, they had a violent nature and were feared by sailors. Since they breathe through gills, they could normally only survive underwater but sometimes came ashore to attack humans. There were three of them. They splashed water wildly as they lunged.

“Take this!” (Arc/Iris)

“Gyo!” (Sahagin)

Since they were just monsters, the twins easily repelled them. The sahagin screamed and were thrown through the air, hitting the lake surface hard.

“…” (Arc/Iris)

Focused on defeating the monsters, the twins didn’t notice they were already wading in the lake up to their knees.

“It’s okay!” (Arc/Iris)

They seemed to have overcome their fear of the lake and started splashing and running around playfully.

“Fish!” (Arc/Iris)

They were surprised by the fish swimming in the lake.

“I see. It’s your first time seeing live fish.” (Leon)

“Yeah!” (Arc/Iris)

Their eyes sparkled at the sight of the fish.

“I caught one!” (Arc)

“Iris too!” (Iris)

Before they knew it, they held lively carp in their hands. They apparently caught them barehanded.

“Sura wants to do it too!” (Sura)

“W-well, I won’t lose either!” (Meltera)

Competing with the twins, Sura and Meltera also started fishing. Watching the freshly caught fish, Leon muttered.

“Well then, I might as well cook them right away.” (Leon)

 

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