Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

If we start being intimate now, I won't be able to concentrate on work at all.

So we need to be patient for now.

"There's still half the journey ahead, and we can't let our guard down until then."

"Ah."

"First, the plan for tomorrow: first, buy the food we couldn't find today, then clothes..."

Under the dim light, Hilfi and I roughly planned what we needed to do tomorrow.

This includes replenishing food supplies, obtaining money, and confirming the route to La Punt...

Next is equipment maintenance.

My equipment is very simple, consisting only of the Arrogant Water Dragon King.

As for Sylphie's equipment, it's rather complicated.

I wanted to help out so I could finish the work as quickly as possible, but Silphi refused.

"Maintaining your own equipment is very important; you can't be lazy about it."

Hilufi scolded me reproachfully.

Sometimes she's very gentle, and sometimes she's very talkative.

She's only thirteen years old.

Even so, I still learned a lot from it.

……

After the equipment was serviced, I took out a blanket to make the bed, and all that was left was to sleep.

"Isn't Rudy going to take a shower?"

"Hilfi asked."

That's when it occurred to me.

Today, since there's no need for night watch or to be on alert for battle, I can finally relax and take a shower.

"Sniff sniff..."

I checked myself and couldn't help but show a disgusted expression.

Before I knew it, I had become so smelly.

Think about it carefully, that makes sense.

After several days of long journeys, we haven't even had a proper cleaning done.

How could it have no taste?

Eh?

Wait, wait a minute!

So, Silphie thinks I smell bad?

"I'm sorry, Silphie! I'll wash myself right away!"

I sincerely apologize to Xilufei.

Hilfi seemed startled and quickly said that she didn't mean to look down on me.

But I still got a proper cleaning.

After all, getting a good wash is part of the relaxation process.

……

I used earth magic to create a sturdy bathtub that would not leak.

Then, using water and fire magic, they created warm water and filled the bathtub.

Then I took off my clothes and carefully sat down inside.

"Hiss~~ Hoo-ha~~"

So cool.

Hot water instantly dispels fatigue, leaving the body feeling soft and limp.

Lying in the wooden tub, I didn't want to move at all.

……

It soaked for about half an hour.

Oh dear.

I accidentally soaked it for a little too long.

I got out of the bathtub, used a mixture of wind and fire magic to dry my body, and then got dressed.

"I'm sorry, Silphie, I kept you waiting."

I said as I stepped out of the shelter.

Hilfi was standing at the door, looking up at the stars in the sky.

"It's alright, Rudy is tired too, it's good for him to rest a bit more."

Hilfi laughed.

"Now it's Silphie's turn."

"Ah."

Hilfi pursed her lips and walked into the shelter as if she had mustered up her courage.

After closing the door.

I quietly peered through the crack in the door.

"that……"

Hilfi's voice came from inside the door.

"What's wrong? Do you need the water heated?"

"I can do this myself... I mean, Rudy, you can't peek, okay?"

"I...I didn't peek."

My voice lacked confidence.

"If Rudy wants to see it, please wait until after you've finished washing."

"what……"

It turned out to be the case.

Is it because you don't want me to see your body that hasn't been washed properly?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hilfi, you're still too young.

Licking a girl who smells of sweat all over is more enjoyable, right?

……

I stayed obediently at the door and didn't peek.

Since Hilfi said she doesn't want me to peek, then I won't.

After we get married.

Let's look at it openly and honestly now.

"Wow~~"

"Wow~~"

"Wow~~"

That being said.

The sound of water coming from the cabin still stirred my emotions.

Wait a moment.

It seems that Hilfi didn't change the bathwater.

So, is she using the bathwater I used to bathe in?

As I listened to the sound of water, I imagined water droplets sliding down Hilfi's delicate skin...

"Rudy? You can come in now?"

Just as I was imagining the scene, Sylphie had already finished washing.

I felt sorry for the sudden stop of the water's sound.

then.

When I entered the cabin.

I saw Hilfi holding a candlestick and smiling at me.

"Rudy..."

Hilfi blushed, her ears twitching slightly.

"Shall we take a break?"

121. Birthday

Hilufi and I sat on the bed.

Hilfi looks especially charming today.