Chapter 11.1

…Ahh, how comfortable~

Saliroza here . I’m currently in the middle of taking a relaxing, warm bath.

It’s not like there aren’t any bathhouse available in the fort, just that they are too narrow and crowded . Well, what can I say? Surely, everyone too, enjoys their leisure time to the fullest.

Now that I have this luxurious bathroom all to myself, it would be even greater if I had Senette’s family beauty product with me…

No, no! I shouldn’t be greedy!

After all, this is a bathroom provided for those who fight with bated breath on the frontlines while I’m just a nobody who got a free pass to use it . Still, all this time, I’ve been refraining from doing any kind of self-care, sorry! But I’m still a woman! So, not sorry!

About the hot water, I heard that the water itself comes from that mountain in the East—it’s either that, or the rain water being stored around the fortress . Then, it was heated using the same technique as those lamps illuminating the hallway.

I wonder who patented this technique…? It bothers me a bit.

Well, thinking about that is of no use.

I already made up my mind to let go of anything under the notion of ‘self-reservation’ . Thus, while stretching my whole body in the tub, I thought about how comfortable it is to immerse one’s self inside a wide tub full of gleaming, warm, water.

. . Aah, Captain! I’m so grateful to you!

Accompanying such thoughts, I unintentionally let out a moan—

—Uh, oh…

I cleared my throat while silently scolding myself.

…I’m so sorry, Captain . You giving me a chance to enjoy this lofty bath is an already grand enough thing—thus, I shouldn’t bother you by being noisy…

I shall focus on washing myself; wash, wash, wash the entire body!

Reluctant to waste even more of this luxury that is the warm water, I decided to call it quits—but not before I immersed my entire body inside the bathtub for the last time.

…Well then, this is it—!

Once I stepped out of this bathroom, the gate toward my grand future shall be openned—!

Here goes—!

“The bath is ready—!”

I’m declaring it in a loud voice for some reason.

And then—

“Okay . I shall go in, then . ”

—I hear the reply almost instantly.

…Wait, what?

Wwwwwwwait!!!!!!

Hold on–!!

I’ll get out in a flash–!! There’s no need for you to come over here–!!

Saliroza Senette, currently standing naked on the floor.

…Step, step—

—the footsteps are inching closer!!

“…!!”

Immediately, I snatch the nearest cloth available in the cabinet and wear it without wasting time—but it fell off almost immediately!!

The area around my chest is a bit small, after all…

Thus, I’ll give my best to tighten it . Alright, first take off the cloth, stretch my hands, and then—

“Here, clothes . ”

The sounds of footstep stopped, indicating that now the Captain is right behind the partition . However, without showing any intention of moving, he only extended his hand over the cabinet—in which a white cloth hangs.

…Huh, well, okay…

What was the point of me making that fuss just a moment ago?

While wiping the sweat from my forehead, I receive the clothes from Captain while mumbling ‘sorry for the inconvenience’ .

The hem flows down my hand, and I can feel how silky the fabric is . It feels moist, almost like water under my touch . I’m so pleased with this.

“Well then, I’ll get changed . ”

“Ah—“

From the tall, iridescent shadow of the Captain whom is standing right behind the lamp, I could see some, a few, things…fall onto the floor.

What a nice contour—is the first thing that crossed thoughts.

Oh, no, hold it there, Saliroza!

I decide to scrutinize the white clothes I’ve just received . When it’s laid out in front of me is when I realize:

The fabric is soft, and in way, it almost reflects light . Yes, that is beautiful, very . The long hem is also nice . Hmm, the chest part needs some stuffing—but, there’s no sleeve . At the tip of the shoulders is only a thin and short embroidery of lace . Not to mention, the absence of the collar makes it even more revealing . Yeah, it is so revealing!

There’s no mistaking it!

This cloth is that isn’t it?! Those clothes that are mainly used at night!

“…”

Captain, this…where did you obtain it? Or, is it possible…?

. . Captain, was this in your possession all along?

“Um, Captain . ”

“What is it?”

“T-t-t-this outfit, um…”

“Oh, is it difficult to put on? Take your time . Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you . ”

That’s not it–!

Ca, captain, you perv–!! Acting like such a model person, but you were hiding stuff like this–!! I don’t remember knowing such a pervert–!! Nor do I want this cloth to be in my sight for any longer–!!

In the meantime, while my mind is still going haywire, I hear the sound of footsteps . Captain calmly drags his lean shadow away, leaving the partition.

That guy, how shameless–!!

I bit my lower lip in both shame and frustration—I have no choice but to wear this…

Nevertheless, my relief of getting a change of clothes is short-lived.

I’m sorry, I’ve totally forgotten about it until now—

—…Underwear?

Y’know, to hide my ‘above’ things and ‘below’ things…?

…None! I rake every section of the cabinet, but I can’t find what I’m looking for…but what does it matter?

Soon, everything will be taken off, anyway!

Of course, before it leads up to that, there’s also a lot of fun to be enjoyed! So as to help with the progression, it’s better to be like this, I guess!

That is my–Saliroza Sennette’s, the 19 years old virgin’s—final decision.

Thus, here I am, currently without underwear.

…Uwaaah! The outfit is a tad bit more transparent than I thought!

And also, ‘down there’, feels kind off airy…