Demi-human Girls Completion Manual Chapter 1613 - 102: Hot Springs (Part 2)

Although doing this is a bit unethical, considering I just persuaded Moli to go back and rest...

Rafael blushed slightly, his tail swaying behind him. Finally, he quietly stood up and walked to the door. After pushing open the door, the nighttime Royal Court appeared very quiet, as the guards had been dispatched outside to coordinate the various tasks of the Praying Tower.

Both Mother’s room and Moli’s room were tightly closed, seeming as though they were already resting...

Rafael breathed a sigh of relief as he stepped outside, looking around while quietly closing the door behind him. He then gripped another key leading to the hot springs and walked towards the depths of the Royal Court, away from this place.

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In the Sunset Valley region south of the South Continent, there are many natural hot springs. The Bat Species that originally lived here have underground caves where hot springs are plentiful.

Since Rafael established the New Dragon Court as the base here, the residents of the area also began to enjoy these abundant hot springs, as one of the few wartime benefits provided to the residents.

The hot springs in the Royal Court weren’t the largest or the best, but they were certainly sufficient for those exclusively within the Royal Court.

When Fisher followed Rafael’s directions to the depths of the Royal Court, he reached a small mountain and used a key to open a sealed door. The first thing that emerged was wisps of steam, which revealed a sprawling, mist-shrouded group of hot springs.

The pools were layered upon each other, separated at some places by wooden planks and frames. Due to the enclosure, the evaporating steam formed a fog, making the place seem like a paradise on earth while also obstructing vision.

Fisher wiped the moisture off his face, his muscles naturally relaxing. He walked leisurely through the mist and soon entered a path among several hot spring ponds. After advancing for a few minutes, he casually chose a medium-sized pool as his bathing spot.

As he unfastened his white robe, revealing his muscular upper body, he regretted that Emhardt didn’t come. But even if he did, he probably wouldn’t enjoy it, as he’s quite water-phobic, let alone hot water.

Thinking of these trivial things, Fisher stripped naked, enjoying the wonders of the hot springs.

Such places for enjoyment are rare in the Western Continent. There might be some in Schwali Territory, but most are private treasures of local nobles, and local civilians seldom have the chance to enjoy them. As a foreigner, Fisher certainly had no opportunity either.

He leaned against the edge, closing his eyes to rest, occasionally splashing hot water on himself.

"Creak..."

After a short while, Fisher’s ears twitched slightly, sensitively hearing the sound of unlocking and the slow opening of a door amid the mist.

Someone else came.

Fisher opened his eyes, glancing towards the misty water vapor. Soon, he saw a vague, graceful silhouette, seeing her undress in the mist. She looked around, finally unable to resist softly calling out,

"Fisher?"

...

It’s Rafael.

"I’m here."

Fisher sat up, watching her slowly walking over upon seeing him. Her clothes seemed to have been placed elsewhere, and she wore a gray bath towel, her face slightly flushed as she looked at Fisher sitting in the pool.

In the double concealment of the bath towel and mist, he could only see her tail swaying slightly behind her and the red scales on her fair skin. The entire bath towel was gripped by her Dragon Claw, defying Gravity, yet it seemed very loose.

Her face flushed slightly, she first glanced at Fisher in the pool, then walked over without saying a word, inching her way into the pool.

The hot spring water bubbled, and the bath towel draped over her body floated on the water’s surface, escaping only because she clutched it tightly.

Fisher swallowed his saliva, smiling as he asked,

"I thought tonight would be off limits...or are you just here for a soak?"

Rafael’s face turned slightly red, and she gave him a playful glare. Though her purpose was obvious, she remembered his earlier audacious comment and proudly snorted, saying,

"Of course...I’m just here to bathe, that’s all."

...

Fisher blinked, sitting motionless in the pool watching her as she sat down in the water’s warmth and breathed a sigh of comfort.

Then, she looked at Fisher, seeing that he remained nearby without approaching, just watching her. She wagged her tail and patted next to her, urging,

"What are you doing? Come over here."

"I’m not coming."

"?"

Seeing Rafael’s about to explode expression, Fisher deliberately said,

"Didn’t you say you’re just here for a bath? You’re too cute. If I come over, I won’t be able to resist."

Rafael shyly shook her extended tail, then gritted her teeth and threw the floating bath towel over. Fisher caught it with his raised hand, splashing a bit of water and hearing her continue,

"Who...who said I want you to come over for...that sort of thing... I want you to help me wipe my scales!"

"I can’t resist."

"Hurry up and come here!"

Fisher finally stopped teasing, slowly making his way to Rafael’s side. Watching her hum softly, she turned her back to him. Fisher gently lifted the bath towel, as he did in the past, and began lightly wiping her scales.