At sunset, the town of Ikuhino in the basin was lit red.
Ikuhino is a small town.The basin itself is small and houses are built at the foot of the mountain.
But something is wrong with the town.
"There aren't many people."
"Not much for the country."
That's not all.Everyone in Ikhino dresses in a disgraceful way.The whole town doesn't seem to be alive.
Every house appears to be poorly maintained, with broken walls, run-down doors, and more.There is little food in the market, and "take it freely" paper hangs instead of price tags.Some stores don't have a store number.I feel strange.
Hmm... Why?
"I don't know.That's not the place. "
"If I had a place to stay, I'd be fine."
Both Radica and May don't seem very interested.
Well, let's find a place to stay for now.
There is a noise coming from the other side of the road in front of what I said.The music is kind of fun, and the smell of food seems delicious.
We looked there.Looks like a square. It looks like people in town are barbecuing on a large, bumpy lawn.Could it be that there were few people in the town because there were festivals here?Some people drink, talk and dance brightly.There are also many delicious dishes.
"Wow, that sounds fun.Would you like us to mix?
"Alisa, don't do that.They're running away, so don't stand out. "
"That's right. When we get to Alisa, if we get caught, we're going to die.Don't be afraid. "
Er...
I complain.As it is, we pass the square and look for a lodging.
"Er... is anyone there?
I found a building that looks like an inn, but it doesn't seem to have anyone inside.Looking for a dim lobby and looking around, there is a sticker on the reception counter.
"Please feel free to stay whatever you want.I don't have to pay for it. "
When I read it, both Radica and May looked anxious.
Are you staying overnight?
"I'm hungry."
"Would you like to get some food from the market?
As I suggested, the meal was sourced freely from the market.Is it a relief that there are few store numbers in the market and our faces have never been seen?But why did you use the "Please take it freely" sticker?
Above all, the fun faces of the townspeople in the square that I saw on the way to and from the market and the inn were impressive.It's like you're giving up your job or something and you're having fun right now anyway.It's a festive day, isn't it?Because it's a festival, there are no stores or inns, and our timing may have been bad.
I went back to the inn.No room was locked and we chose the biggest room.However, there were spiders and dust in the room, which was not a very open accommodation.
"Well, it's easier to hide if nobody's here."
Mae seems convinced to say so.
After dinner, the next thing I encountered was a bath.The hotel's baths don't seem to fit, and the bathrooms are locked.
"What are you gonna do, take a bath?
When Radica asks, I shake my head and raise my thumb.
"The bath is fine!I'll get you ready!
"Eh, Alisa's got it, right? Is that it?
Yes, onee-sama.
"Ah, I wouldn't mind... Are you still taking that bath?
Mae looks at me like she sees something disgusting and takes a step back.Radica, on the other hand.
"Ah, Atashi, I've heard about Alisa's bath and I'm interested.Let me in. "
"Yeah, I got it!
So I decided to take a bath with Radhika.
We'll go back to our room.First, open the window in the room so that you can capture a lot of water vapor.I make a magical ball of water and make it bigger and bigger.
Speaking of which, I don't know how many days I've been in this bath.It was this every day until Mao-chan arrived.The ball swells up to a size of 1.5 meters in diameter, enough for one person to put in, wrapped in the magic of a flame and warmed.
"Which one goes first?
When I asked, Radica raised her hand in silence.
"Well then, it's time to warm up, Rajika, take off your clothes!
"Okay."
"I'm watching."
May says so and sits on the bed.Pom, dust dances around May.
Undressed and naked, I'll cast floating magic on you.Radica's body floats fluffy and stuck in a ball of water.
"Nnnh, nnh...?
You can breathe even in the hot water as you create an air helmet bubble around the head of the radica.
I see.
Radhika holds her whole body in the ball and flaps her legs.Like a fish, they circle around in the ball.
This is interesting.
"That's funny."
May sits on the bed and puts her arms together.
"You're in the water, and you're not afraid to get your feet on the ground?That's why I went crazy and fell. "
Er, that's because onee-sama went too far.
May entered a ball of water that I made a few years ago.But Mae seemed to be afraid that her whole body would shake unstable without getting on the ground, and she was raging with great momentum.Because I made an unexpected move, even my magic couldn't prevent it, and I jumped out of the top and fell flat on the floor and got injured.At that time, your father was angry, too, Ahahah.
"I don't think you're scared.It feels good. "
That's what Radica says, swimming around in the ball, but it stops snapping when she remembers it.
"Alisa, what do you do when you wash your head?
"When that happens, turn off the air around your head, and once you're out of the ball, take a breath."
"Okay."
Radica climbs up onto the ball and lifts her head to dive into the water again.Now I can't get an air helmet around my head.There was no shampoo, but the radicals rubbed their heads with their fingers and then put their heads on the ball again.
I see, that's what I'm gonna do.
After that, Radhika enjoyed the water ball while asking me questions.
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It's time for me to take a bath and go to bed.There is a lot of dust on the beds, but it won't be a problem.
When I try to sleep, the radiator calls from the side.
"Cross the line."
What?
"I was attacked sleeping in Honeym.It's not always the case here, so it's safer to close the line while you're asleep. "
"I see, I'll try it!
I'll go to bed after I cross the line.
A few hours after we went to bed.As soon as the date changes, I will be woken up to slap.
"Dear Alisa! Dear Alisa!
"Alisa, help me, I'm scared!!
I wake up with two impatient, panicky voices.Rub your eyes, yawn, wake up and look at the two of you.
"Hmm, what's wrong, it's morning already?
Sure, the area is bright.It's bright but... fire?
It's a fire! We're gonna burn to death!
Mae screams and recognizes the current situation.
Beyond the boundary that covers the bed we are now in was the sea of room mid-fire.The flames are burning violently.