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

 

 

Fluffy Bath

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“Piyo… It feels good, piyo.” (Dia)

Dia liked to be clean, and she liked baths too. She was definitely planning to get in.

“I want to enter as well… together with the fluffy Cockatrices…” (Stella)

Stella nodded with a soft and fluffy expression.

“Then, let’s go in. They invited us, after all.” (Elt)

I quickly changed clothes and threw on a robe.

This robe must be for that, huh. Since the Nyaff tribe have fur, it’s probably to prevent it from puffing out. There might also be some racial customs behind it too.

Stella came out wearing a similar robe. She looked a little embarrassed.

“For the two of us to wear matching clothes… This doesn’t happen very often.” (Stella)

“Yeah… But it’s fine once in a while.” (Elt)

“Nya, it’s a celebration of completion, nya!” (Naru)

Naru was in high spirits too. I was also very interested.

A freshly completed giant hinoki bath… There’s no doubt it feels amazing.

The Cockatrices were already in the bath. Some of them were floating lazily, others sat completely still.

Hmm… The mood here feels more like a heated pool than a bath.

“Piyo, before entering, take a shower, piyo!” (Dia)

Stella easily picked up Dia, who had been waiting. Naru and I stepped up beside Stella.

“Here you go…!” (Stella)

“Thanks, piyo! Pochitto, piyo!” (Dia)

Dia pressed the shower switch. Lukewarm water rained down on us with force.

“Nyaa~n…” (Naru)

*Bashaaa*

After a while, the lukewarm water stopped.

Hmm, so this is how it works. It seems fine for rinsing off too.

“This is good, piyo!” (Dia)

“Yes, let’s go in!” (Stella)

Stella’s pretty excited…

I get it. I’m having fun too.

By the way, Cockatrice feathers repelled water with mana. So even after a shower, Dia remained fluffy and soft.

“Fuu… The water isn’t that hot, huh…” (Elt)

I touched the water with my hand.

From a Japanese perspective, it could be a little hotter. It’s definitely not reaching 40C.

“Piyoo… So nice, piyo.” (Dia)

“Yes, wooden baths are nice. So calming.” (Stella)

Stella was already enjoying the bath with a relaxed posture. Dia was floating in the water…

Hmm… Didn’t a toy like this exist in my previous life…? Well, better not to think too hard about it.

“It feels so good, piyo~” (Dia)

Still floating lightly, Dia drifted over to me. Cute.

“Yeah, the water feels great.” (Elt)

“Does Tou-sama feel good too, piyo?” (Dia)

“Of course. I love this wooden bath.” (Elt)

“I love it too, piyo!” (Dia)

*Pat pat*

Yep… she’s definitely fluffy. Such a strange sensation. Maybe it’s more mysterious than magic itself.

“Nyaa~n… This feels amazing, nya.” (Naru)

Since Naru was short, she was fully immersed up to her neck in the bath.

“Yes, it really does…” (Stella)

“S-Stella…!?” (Elt)

Looking over, I saw Stella leaning against a Cockatrice.

So cunning…

She had such a relaxed expression.

She looks incredibly comfortable… No, she’s definitely comfortable. As expected of someone who had cultivated a deep love for Cockatrices in the Zanzas Dungeon. She never lets an opportunity to go higher slip by. She might not make her own items, but even Stella loves Cockatrices dearly.

“Piyo?” (Dia)

Just petting fluffy Dia is enough… but to be completely wrapped in a Cockatrice…

*Gulp*

While I was thinking that, the Cockatrice Stella was hugging beckoned to us. It wasn’t a hand, but rather its wing.

“Piyo~?” (Cockatrice)

“They’re saying, ‘Come over here~,’ piyo.” (Dia)

“Haa, I’m coming, nya~n.” (Naru)

“If that’s the case, I will too…” (Elt)

Just what I wanted.

We all leaned against that Cockatrice together.

“…Is this really okay?” (Elt)

“Piyo, piyo~…” (Cockatrice)

As if reading my expression, the Cockatrice answered.

“‘It’s nice and squishy, so it’s okay, piyo~’… apparently, piyo.” (Dia)

“From the Cockatrice’s point of view, I guess that’s how it feels…” (Elt)

Since we were wearing robes, they apparently preferred it that way.

I don’t really get it, but maybe from the perspective of always-fluffy Cockatrices, that’s just how it is…

*Fluffy, soft, fluffy, soft*

Still, this really is nice… The warm water improves circulation, and I can just sink into the fluffiness of a Cockatrice… This is the best.

“Nyaa~n, this is too good to handle, nya.” (Naru)

Naru looked completely satisfied.

“Come to think of it, nya… Looks like we’ll have quite a few more immigrants now that the new year’s begun.” (Naru)

“Oh, is that so…?” (Elt)

“I’ve received lots of letters, nya. Most of them are merchants, but there are also some well-known chefs who want to train here, nya.” (Naru)

“Chefs…?” (Elt)

“Out-of-season vegetables and fruits can be purchased cheaply here, nya. It’s perfect as a training ground, nya.” (Naru)

“I see, so there’s that aspect too…” (Elt)

Certainly, in this village, you could get quality vegetables and fruits immediately. If someone wants to create new dishes, they wouldn’t have to worry much when it comes to produce.

“Also, the taxes are low, nya. Including the housing situation, it looks like the number of villagers will really increase, nya.” (Naru)

“That’s great. If people find the village attractive, then it’s a success.” (Elt)

While I nodded along, a Cockatrice slowly approached us.

“Piyo~” (Cockatrice)

“Pipiyo~” (Cockatrice)

“Hm? What’s this…?” (Elt)

“They probably want to snuggle. Since we’re all smooth and soft…” (Stella)

“I-I see…” (Elt)

*Fluff, fluff, fluff, fluff*

Before I knew it, we were surrounded by Cockatrices, completely enveloped in fluff.

No… maybe we’re the ones being squished? But it’s warm, and the fluffy bath feels amazing. Bathing in the middle of the day is already a luxury… but with Cockatrices, it’s even more extravagant.

“…They seem really happy.” (Stella)

“Yeah, they do.” (Elt)

The Cockatrices were precious members of this village too. If they could enjoy themselves while living here, that was the best outcome.

In the end, we stayed in the bath until we nearly overheated. The Cockatrices apparently stayed in even longer. But they looked satisfied and that was truly a relief.

 

Territory Information

Place Name: Healberry Village

Special Facilities: Adventurer Guild (provisional), Large Tree Tower (with soil bath), Underground Plaza Inn, Cockatrice Grand Bath

Total Population: 208

Tourism Level: C (Soil bath, fantastical underground space, Elven cuisine)

Fishing Level: C (Rainbow fish breeding, soup made from scales)

Ranch Level: C (Cockatrice sisters, Cockatrices with glowing eyes)

Demon Lord Level: D (Demon Maru-wanchan, red super speed)

 

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