New chapter of Plant Magic Lord is out! (2/3 chapters)

 

 

Bath Completion

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During the preparation period, just after sunset…

Anaria and Iskamina were leisurely having a meal at their usual restaurant. It was a simple dish, stir-fried vegetables with spicy seasoning. A trial dish, so to speak. It was being served only to the villagers to gather their opinions.

“This is tasty, mogu!” (Iskamina)

“Yes… I haven’t eaten much spicy food before, but this is… nice in its own way.” (Anaria)

Zanzas didn’t have much of a culture of eating spicy food. Of course, being a trading city, it wasn’t that spicy dishes didn’t exist. But to Anaria, those tastes were often too sharp, and not really to her liking. However, this spicy stir-fry had just the right amount of heat. It had richness, and the crispy texture of the vegetables blended well with it.

Having mostly finished the meal, they chatted lazily while sipping fruit juice. This was an important time for both Anaria and Iskamina.

“Your fur is definitely looking better lately.” (Anaria)

“Moguu~ That’s because I’ve been eating good food here, mogu!” (Iskamina)

*Pat pat.*

Anaria gently patted Iskamina’s fluffy head. Iskamina relaxed onto the table with a pleased expression.

“Moguu~…” (Iskamina)

“Ufufu~” (Anaria)

As they spent time peacefully like that, a customer arrived. It was Nana.

“W-what happened…? That outfit…” (Anaria)

“Bat, mogu.” (Nana)

“Phew, listen to this.” (Nana)

Anaria gestured for her to take the seat in front. With three bats strapped to her back, Nana plopped herself down in front of Anaria and Iskamina. Without even glancing at the menu, Nana called out her order to the counter.

“Tomato juice, tomato salad, grilled tomato, spaghetti with tomato sauce. Oh, and if possible, the spicy tomato stir-fry too.” (Nana)

“Ainya~!” (Nyaff)

The Nyaff tribe server behind the counter saluted sharply.

So cute.

“The first half is the usual menu, mogu.” (Iskamina)

“The usual course, huh.” (Anaria)

“Yeah, the usual menu is important. So, about these bats…” (Nana)

Nana recounted the whole situation to Anaria and Iskamina.

“I see… So, these are spare bats…” (Anaria)

“My storage only works if the object is imbued with my own magic power. That’s why I’m trying to store them bit by bit like this.” (Nana)

“That’s quite the limitation, mogu~” (Iskamina)

“Of course, the larger the volume, the longer it takes before it can be stored. Also, once it leaves my body and the magic weakens, I can’t store it anymore.” (Nana)

“Haah… So, transporting materials quickly is impossible then. It would’ve been convenient if it were doable.” (Anaria)

“Well, yeah. Even so, I can carry accessories… and the costume’s fine too.” (Nana)

“Thanks for waiting, nya~” (Nyaff)

“Thanks, it looks delicious.” (Nana)

The Nyaff tribe server brought the dishes Nana had ordered. It was a full tomato feast. Without hesitation, Nana began eating with both elegance and speed.

“Still, you’re going to the Eastern Country, right…? I wonder what kind of place it is.” (Anaria)

“Hot.” (Nana)

“There’s a lot of tropical rainforest, mogu. It makes your fur all stiff, mogu.” (Iskamina)

“Huh? Iskamina, you’ve been there before?” (Anaria)

“I went for a short-term job, mogu. It was surveying work on the border of the Dwarf territory, mogu.” (Iskamina)

“…That sounds like dangerous work.” (Anaria)

Anaria hugged Iskamina tightly.

“It’s fine, mogu! It was fun, mogu!” (Iskamina)

“If you say so… Still, the Elf country, huh… I imagine it must be an elegant and beautiful land.” (Anaria)

Anaria imagined the Elf lands in her mind.

Towers reaching the heavens… a dazzling royal palace… Countless works of art woven by the deft hands of Elves…

““…”” (Nana & Iskamina)

“Huh? Am I wrong?” (Anaria)

“Well, the urban areas are like that.” (Nana)

“But the rest is mostly nature, mogu. Vast nature, mogu.” (Iskamina)

Iskamina averted her gaze gently.

“It’s surrounded by forest. The sunlight is strong… though in winter, it’s fine.” (Nana)

“Please be careful, mogu.” (Iskamina)

“Yes, more than anything, please come back safely.” (Anaria)

“Yeah… that’s the plan. By the way…” (Nana)

Nana continued speaking as if it were nothing.

“How did Marcis-chan end up in this village anyway?” (Nana)

 

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“Piyoo~…” (Sigh of bliss…) (Cockatrice)

“Piyoyoo~…” (Good~…) (Cockatrice)

That day, Naru and I were at the Cockatrice lodgings. Stella and Dia were with us as well. At long last, the bath facility for the Cockatrices, promised during the festival, had been completed. This was the reward for the Cockatrices.

In front of us, the large bath was being continuously filled with hot water. It had enough space for all the Cockatrices to fit plus a little extra. About enough for twenty humans to bathe together.

“…It’s very luxurious.” (Stella)

“Made with hinoki wood and equipped with the latest water-heating system, nya. Even nobles wouldn’t easily afford this, nya.” (Naru)

“I created the hinoki myself, so getting the material was easy.” (Elt)

Lumber’s expensive because of transportation costs. Thankfully, with so many races living here, wooden architecture’s well-developed. As long as I have materials, I can build things fast and cheap.

“Everyone looks happy, piyo.” (Dia)

“Seems like it…” (Elt)

“They’re watching the bath fill with dreamy expressions…” (Stella)

The Cockatrices were lined up, gazing dreamily and motionlessly at the bath.

They’ve really been looking forward to this.

“Dia, you like water baths too, don’t you.” (Elt)

“Grooming is important, piyo!” (Dia)

“These Cockatrices often take showers too, nya.” (Naru)

Cockatrices were very intelligent, so they could press and operate the shower switch on their own. Apparently, they even used soap and groomed themselves.

“They bathe in rivers a lot too, back in the Zanzas dungeon.” (Stella)

“Right… O-oh, looks like the water’s filled up.” (Elt)

*Zazaa…*

The water overflowed from the bath. Naru switched off the water with a press.

“Piyo!” (It’s full!) (Cockatrice)

“Piyoyo!” (I want to get in!) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo, they look like they want to enter right away, piyo.” (Dia)

“Go ahead, no need to hold back.” (Elt)

As I said that, the Cockatrices each took showers before entering the bath.

Much quieter and more orderly than I expected.

But once in the bath, they began splashing and frolicking with joy.

“Piyoyoo~!” (Feels so good~!) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo, piyo!” (This is the best!) (Cockatrice)

Some floated, some sat. Each one entered however they liked.

“Piyo!” (Cockatrice)

Eventually, one of them turned toward us. Its face looked incredibly content.

“Piyo!” (Cockatrice)

“Piyo, piyo~!” (Cockatrice)

It seemed to be enthusiastically trying to say something. It was flapping its wings toward us.

“…What’s it saying?” (Elt)

“Piyo, it’s saying ‘Come in too, piyo~.’” (Dia)

…Come again?

Naru was already changed into a swimsuit. Though really, it was more like a baggy robe.

“That was fast! When did you…?” (Elt)

“I prepared in advance, nya. Actually, while I’ve been helping here, they often invite me to shower with them, nya.” (Naru)

“They like being with people.” (Stella)

Then, Naru took out another baggy robe.

“How about it, nya? Want to bathe with the Cockatrices?” (Naru)

 

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