Chapter 13: The Extension of the Hot Spring

Chapter 13: The Extension of the Hot Spring

Lyle-sensei had been buying new slave girls, following the expansion of the company.

The number of members wasnt particularly fixed, but we received 13 slave girls.

Every one of them belonged to the same age-group, which is around 12 years old. Perhaps, it was the best age range one could look for when managing slaves.

I was joking back when I said we were doing a philanthropic work, however, this is certainly a profit-making enterprise.

And also, it was a fact that I want people that are at the age where I could use them as part of my labor force.

Later, wed have problems with things, like teaching and accommodations, were we to increase the number of people, so this many is just right, but well.13 people?

It doesnt look like people in this country consider 13 to be an unlucky number.

Lyle-sensei, probably thinks that adding new slave girls a few at a time will make a good education system when showing them how to operate guns and do specific jobs.

Should I just calmly entrust that part to him?

We had expanded the company by doubling the size of its building, however, the most particular trait of that expansion was a large bathroom erected on the 1st floor.

Water was scooped from a water well using a hand pump, and the bathroom was heated from the outside with firewood.

Naturally, there was also a drainage mouth build-in, so the water remained clean.

Even though I told her she didnt have to, Roll was, currently, drawing water and burning firewood by herself.

Apart from wanting to put wood on the fire, even in her job, she would continuously burn niter. Just how much did she like burning?

It looks like dwarfs are a workaholic type of beings.

Still, even though we had heated the bathroom, there was still the problem of many girls not taking a liking to bathrooms.

Could it be that dwarfs are bad at dealing with water? I thought so, but I didnt feel like wanting to ask Sensei.

Thats because, Id rather dip kids that hated water inside of it. I thought Id do so later.

Well then, things will become faster if we wash you.

All the slave girls, were obedient with dead fish eyes.

They neither cared nor objected, since they understood this was natural when coming here for the first time.

Sensei, Sharon, and I took charge of bathing the 13 newly arrived slave girls.

Sharon, you also, are going to help us bathe them?

Wasnt it Master-sama who told me to do so?

Ah no, you dont need to make such a displeased face.

Shes right, I recall asking her for help.

Still, didnt she want to be treated the same way as other girls?

Well, isnt it fine? Be it Roll or Sharon, the most important thing is that both of them are eager to help.

All the slave girls were kind of like Cinderella.

Is it because they havent bathed themselves even once since they were born? This is what one would think upon seeing their grey hair and skin.

Should I really call it grey? The color looked as though it was made as a result of mixing different paints together.

Once theyre made neat and clean using the foam from the soap, they will regain the base color of their hair and skin.

Red, blond, black, green, and even blue colors were included. It felt very much like a fantasy world.

As for the skin, there were lots of girls with small bruises, which was to be expected.

Even the slave merchants werent particularly sadists, so the bruises werent done deliberately.

Are you supposed to get that many bruises when you become a slave? Or perhaps, theyre marks from getting roughly caught, like with animals?

After we cleaned these girls injuries, Viola proceeded to treat them by applying an ointment she had prepared from boiling the herbs she had gathered.

It was sad to watch them being treated like that without showing any pain.

Now that I think about it, the fact they dislike bathing, just like Roll, proves theyre still human beings, I guess.

As soon as we briefly finished cleaning them, there were other seniors, besides Sharon, who joined us in wiping the girls bodies using towels.

With each of them being in charge of a single person, the senior girls were very helpful for generally feeling responsible and teaching others, but.

Well, now that we are done wiping the girls, lets change them into clothes. Once we find clothes for them, I think its fine to conclude this day with a meal and sleep.

Despite me saying it this simplistically, the slave girls, who had just arrived, wouldnt move on their own.

Even if I were to give them proper undergarments, aprons, and boots, they wouldnt understand if someone told them its okay to wear those clothes.

They were most likely deprived of their sense of ownership.

I made the girls sit at the dining table and have a proper meal, after which, I told them to go sleep in their beds.

Retrieving ones humanity is, quite a bone breaking labor.

The moment we put the 13 girls to their bed, this time we proceeded to bathing the senior girls.

Oi, where did Roll go?

She was there, a moment ago.

I couldnt spot Roll anywhere, so I asked Colette, the former daughter of a baker, who had been working together with Roll for a while. Nevertheless, she was nowhere to be seen.

Could it be she ran away?

It was very like Roll to disappear before her bath, right after she had finished taking proper care of the newcomers.

Well, thats fine. Ill soak her in water anyway sooner or later.

Well, if she accustomed herself slowly and starts to bathe herself. Hey, youre pretty fast when it comes to undressing, arent you? Oi!

Sharon too, had undressed herself and was waiting.

Uwaa, I guess I raised her to act like this.

To think she would be able to recover back her growth after just 3 months of proper eating, however, she was probably still a school child in regards to her age.

Thats right, a child isnt supposed to be either scared or embarrassed.

Fine, Ill start with bathing Sharon. Everyone, you better learn how to bathe yourselves too, got it?

Its not like I disliked bathing Sharon or anything.

Though, it would be very helpful if they could do it with their own hands.

Does Sharon have a strong metabolism? The large bruises, which had covered her body back when I saw her for the first time, are already gone. Instead, her skin is now pretty, which is a real relief.

She would probably suffice to work in a brothel, but, her insides would cause problems from an ethical point of view.

Master-sama, Im the only one whos been ignored twice when taking a bath, so please make it up by cleaning me properly.

I got it, I got it.

I understand, so please stop showing me that expression from before.

It was already bad for a portrayal.

I shall subdue my emotions as much as I can, and wash you properly from head to toe.

Her small, wagging tail was cute, which distracted me upon seeing it.

Also, there was slightly orange colored fur on her back and wrists.

Nearby her chest, there were extra lumps of soft meat, which Id rather not comment on.

Her groin area was also hidden in orange fur. That saved me lots of trouble.

Okay, its done, youre now neat and clean.

Uhmmmm.

Ah no, youve already become clean. Your body was completely covered in foam, you know?

I think Ive done my best.

Yes, its done. Ill take care of the rest.

.

If you gaze at me that displeased, I wont be able to face you.

Sharon is around the age of a school child, so she might be a bit pecuRiar due to her race. Its probably not something I should mind, but.

Rather, Id be a failure as a man if I were to.

This bathroom was quite high, but I wanted a pretty mirror at all costs, so I requested one in this bathroom. It was something only noble families could afford.

(In this world, a mirror is generally one type of a silver glass. I spent 2 platinum coins to buy all of them, so as to cover the majority of this bathroom. Citizens would usually use copper and tin based mirrors.)

Before I could tell, there was orange hair reflecting in the mirror, which made me surprised.

Uaaaaa!

Following my sound of astonishment, Roll too, did the same.

I think she was probably just surprised at my voice, which made her react in the same way.

Rolls miserable voice echoed throughout the bathroom.

I guess, my voice was also the same.

As I turned around, there was fully naked Sharon standing there..

Even though you only washed me half-heartedly, youre doing nothing but the opposite to Roll, arent you?

Hey Roll, you should be already soaking in the water.

Uwaaaa!

My mind switched its focus to something else, in order as to escape the situation, so I lifted up Roll and put her into the bath.

Hows that? Baths feels nice, right?

So hot~~~~

Even though youre were the one to heat it up, now youre feeling hot yourself? Hahahaa.

Master-sama, are you listening to me?!

Uwaa, Sharon quickly turned mad and didnt seem she would let me off.

Today was a tiresome day, so I too should enter the bath.

Haaa, as expected, bathrooms are the best.

At last.

Roll, if you count to 100, you can then leave the tub.

2, 3, 5, 7, 11

Are, why does she know the prime numbers?

Probably, someone had taught her that.

Sharon too chased after us to the inside of the bathroom.

Indeed, shes truly persistent today.

Master-sama..

I got it, I got it.

Ive got it, so please stop pressing your chest against my back.

Honestly, that sensation will give born to something dangerous.

Also, Im tired, so I wont have any energy left for self-restraint.

89, 97, 100. Master-sama.

I got it, you can already leave, honestly.

Ah, wait Roll. Ive prepared new clothes for you.

Sharon, ran after Roll, who had left the bathroom, and went to the changing room.

I see, so she brought a change of clothes for Roll?

(Phew. Somehow, it feels like were always in a rush.)

To think that the hardest working person was Sharon, who would clean up afterwards.

Sharon is an indispensable member. Im truly glad I could find someone like her.

Submerging myself in the warm water, I expressed my gratitude towards my lot.

Master-sama..

Uwaaaa!

Oi, you dont have to wash my back, its over.

Good grief, I shouldve gone out when those two were outside.

We still havent finished our talk.

Uaaa.

Again, she entered inside the bath.

It would be okay if it was different place, but a bathroom is bad.

Why, is Roll the only one to get special treatment, and I just a slapdash?

I got it. Then, from now on, Ill do my best when bathing you, so as to make up for the time Ive been ignoring you.

Really?!

I got it, so dont rub your body against mine!

I could tell her ears were standing up and her tail, wagging, while she was inside the tub.

Good grief, I wonder if that place is the only one here I can look at.

Yes, but under one condition. When I leave the tub, just sit there and dont open your eyes till I say so.

Understood. Ill do just as Master says!

Just as she was told, Sharon sat near the washstand and closed her eyes.

Excellent, with this, I can avoid the worst-case scenario.

I scooped water into a bucket, got psyched and rinsed off Sharon one more time carefully from tip to toe.

Han, kyan!

Dont make weird sounds.

Im sorry, but Master-samas hands are gentle.

Honestly, I wonder if this girl realizes what shes saying.

Damn, having a grown-up body, despite being a grown-up child, is a real torture.

Thats why I hate fantasy worlds.

I have to focus when cleaning you thoroughly, so dont make any weird sounds.

Yes, Ill do my best, Master-sama..Hau.

Your breathing-like sound is too dangerous, so stop it.

Ill stop breathing, Master-sama.

Ah, Im already far past my limit and my heart is throbbing, so become serious and wash her, me!

Its a physiological phenomenon, so it cant be helped.

I guess, it can no longer be helped, this..

Ah, Master-sama, if you touch there..

By there, what do you mean by there?!

In the end, I covered Sharon completely in foam from tip to toe and rinsed her.

I was even requested to wipe her with a bath towel in the changing room.

The only thing that saved me was the fact that she kept her eyes closed, just like I ordered her to, till the end.

Thanks to that, I was able to put my clothes on, but

Thank you, Master-sama. Ill ask you for a favor again another time, is that okay?

Yeah, I wonder when it will be..

Good grief, truly, your master no longer knows whats going on.

Because of that, I spent this night worrying endlessly while being unable to sleep.

I cursed this bad lot, which was responsible for my misery.