138 6-18 Hot spring town Utopola Man's will

After seeing the three of us off, we met up with our guide and went to the mansion in question, where the people of the 'Amatukuni Construction Woodworkers Association' had already begun to spread out tools for work, and began to maintain and prepare them.

''Huh... if only White were here at a time like this...''

'Hahaha. Since White-san isn't here, I guess I'm the one you asked to escort you.

Then stop it quickly!

Ha-ha, I'm not in a pinch.

Now, I'll tell you where I am now.

'Oh?'

Oh?

My master and I have an ongoing cancer on each other.

'Listen, amateur. Don't make it so easy for me.

'Listen, stubborn father. I said I'll do it.

Oh?

Oh?

It's been going on forever.

He doesn't listen to anyone at all.

You know......you're an amateur....you're not even supposed to be messing with our business....

You're building things. And you can't work on the bathhouse with woodwork. That's why I said I'll do it.

Oh?

Oh?

I'll make the hot springs.

That's one thing I won't compromise.

I'm going to leave the building to you. But when it comes to the hot springs, my love is definitely stronger.

"Who is that man?　I can't believe you're standing up to your master.

"He is a master who loves hot springs......... I mean, he's usually more mild and gentle and avoids trouble, but...

Unfortunately, we've decided to have the three of you at the best spa.

I can't trust other people with my plans.

"Besides, haven't you ever built a bathhouse before?

Hey. Where in the world have you built a bathhouse? What kind of amateurs are out there?

You can't do that. You know what? It's interfering with my work. Why don't you go to town and milk each other.

I'm the one who makes you do it so you can milk each other.

Are you nuts?

Are you nuts?

I'm saying I'm the one who's going to make mixed bathing happen faster and more wonderfully.

You're still an idiot. Baka baka baka.

"...don't say that without hesitation. Aren't you ashamed to be a grown man?

'I'm not ashamed!　I am!　For a mixed bath!　We're going to build a bathhouse!

There's no reason to be ashamed of it.

Because that's where all of my heart is headed right now!

I'm looking forward to the day everyone comes back, waiting for the mixed baths to happen!

'Ha, you're a dumbass.... I get it. If you're going to go that far, you should do it. But if you make a lazy piece of crap to complete it quickly, I'll smash it to bits.

That's good, stubborn old man. You're the one who built a building that doesn't belong in my spa. I'll burn it down fast.

With a huff, we walked away from each other in opposite directions.

Then I hear a round of applause from the young people who were watching our exchange.

What is it?　What's going on?

Don't worry about that, you stubborn father.

My experience and my brain's imagination of the concept.

How many hot springs do you think I've been to in the original world to recover from my fatigue?

Sometimes you have to travel all the way to a hot spring to do it!

Wendy, let's get to the source.

Yes!

Well, in that case, I guess I'd better get going.

Yeah, and you're a guide.

Okay.

To be honest, this guide is uneasy about a lot of things, but White is.......errand-bound, you know?

He seemed to be worried about what to do with his guards, but since he seemed to be relieved when the guide came out on his own, his ability and his content... well, I guess there's no problem.

'Where is the place by the way?'

Well, it's pretty deep in the woods.

''Hmmm. It might be, but it might be on the grounds of the pavilion.

Hmm?　Isn't the grounds just this one and the mansion?

'I negotiated yesterday and included part of the back pile!　Can you give me a compliment?　And give me a bonus if you can!

Oh, my God.

You're a really good guy.

It's a lot easier to cover things up if it's on the property, which is helpful.

But he doesn't know how to draw the hot springs or anything like that, does he?

I don't know why he was willing to negotiate with me.

'Oh, all right. I'll let you play your bonus, but I'll add confidentiality to it. From now on, you're not allowed to tell anyone what you see.

'Oh?　Something about the smell of money!　It's okay - it's okay. I'll shut up about anything, depending on the price!

It's good. Trust, bound by money.

However, the hush money would be expensive.

That's right. Master.

'Oh?　Is there more to it?

Oh. Build me a proper hut first. The place is here, near the bathhouse. It should be a shack, just enough to hold two or three people. Can you do it quickly?

Of course. What do you need it for?

A simple alchemy room. Didn't I say I was an alchemist?

'Oh that's right. All right. I'll have it built by the time you come back.

Thanks. Well, I'm off.

The quintessential craftsman. You don't have an effeminate personality that pulls at the past. A thing is a thing. A thing is a thing.

I take Wendy and her guide into the forest behind us.

I mean, it's not paved, so it's steep, and there's snow in places, and this is not easy.......

It's not a good idea to use spatial magic to move.

It's no use. We'll have to climb up on our own.....

It's a bit further. ........Is it okay?

Yeah ... hah ... but it's all good ...

Seriously.

Wendy is carrying two such heavy things, but she's not tired at all.

That's strange. If it's on the bed, Wendy would be the first one to lose weight, but....

You have no stamina, do you? Is this not too much for the night?

'Huh, no, no. Because that's what it is...

'Yes. Because Master is awesome!

Wow. Really? Hmm. So that's the kind of relationship you two already have.

The smirking guide shows a lot of leeway.

I mean, she was bouncing up and down the slope I'd worked so hard to climb.

Girls are tough.

Oh, this.........is it? Yes, that's right. There's a water source right below.

Heh............................. Whew, heh, heh........

Oh, my God, you're breathing too hard.　Are you okay?　Would you like to breathe in?

Yeah, I'm fine, but I'm not. But I'm sorry. I need to take a break...

Impossible, impossible, impossible.

I knew I wasn't getting enough exercise on a regular basis, but there was no way I was going to be able to wade through these mountain trails!

I mean, you're both early!　I'm not out of breath!

Why!　Aside from the guide, why the hell is Wendy!

'Master. Here's some water. I did a spell to cheer you up.

Huh ... yes, thank you ...

I took the water from Wendy and gulped it down in one go, allowing me to calm down a bit.

'Huh ... hmmm...'

'Settling in?　So, what are you going to do?　Are you going to dig?

No....

Activate spatial coordinates (area pointing).

Designated source. Still, I'm trying to find something directly below or near my coordinates...

Oh, it's him.

Inhale at the designated location (input). I'll just take a small one and...

Oh, wow. They're going in and out.

It's going to be a bit of a squeeze in the magical space...

I'll just use the registration function to register this position.

Well then, let's check it with the discharge (output).

Let's try to discharge the hot spring from the tip of your palm.

Then the liquid came out with pure white steam.

'Eeee!　What's that?　How come the hot springs come from your palms!

The secret. Magic.

Yeah. It's good, isn't it? Please tell me.

No. You'll pay more for the privilege of confidentiality.

Tsk. But if you have the power to do that, you'll be a force to be reckoned with in this town, right?　What do you think?　Would you like to make a buck?

'Okay. It's going to be a hassle...

And it's not like I'm going to squeeze my magical space even more.

'Wendy, this is a spa, right?　Doesn't seem to be affected by mining or anything else?

'It's okay ... yes it is. The temperature is a bit high, so you just have to be careful with that. It will make your skin smooth and smooth, and it may also help with cuts, bruises, stiff shoulders, back pain, cold sensitivity, etc.

Oh, that's a good one. Okay, this is our guy, then.

We'll figure out how to control the temperature again.

If it's like the circulation channel we saw in the hot water field, we can make it the right temperature while cooling it down.

I may have to ask my master to help me with that part, but....

'Oh, you're going back already?　Aren't they going to decide how to flush it from here to the hot springs?

No, let's just get back to it. I'm sure the hot springs will be fine now that we've checked them.

Ugh, no problem at the source now, I thought.

The next step is to make a plan for the bathhouse and process the stone.

Besides, I'll have to check the drainage system as well.

There's a lot of work to be done.......but they're working hard, so I have to work hard, too.

I'm going to go down there, but.... well, do you want me to hold it?

I'm sorry, just don't let the roads get too bad.

I'm a doctor. Would you like to be carried in the princess's arms, on your back or in the front seat?

...frontal, no, piggyback...

Well, you know, I'll...

No, it's not going to happen...

Besides, if Wendy gave me a piggyback ride or a cuddle I'd be so pathetic that I'd be holed up in the alchemy room for five or six hours, writhing in agony.

If possible, don't even look at her while she's being carried.

I didn't want to show too much of my uncoolness in front of Wendy, but I rather usually show my uncoolness, too.

I decided to give up and let the guide carry me on his back.