Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 176

 The bathroom for Seriana.

Though it’s a bit small for a noble at around six tatami mats in size, it has a bathtub and a wooden bed for oil massages or aesthetic treatments.

A small shelf on the wall holds soap, shampoo, and several kinds of mysterious, thick liquids. Although I've been told I can use them, I only use the soap and shampoo. After all, I don't know what the other stuff is or how to use it.

Yeah. I don’t need it anyway.

Let’s quickly wash up and warm up.

After swiftly washing my body, I soak in the bath for a while.

"Ahh..."

With the back of my head resting on the edge of the tub, I float on my back, stretching my arms and legs while moving them gently through the water. Although the bathtub is quite large, one of the few advantages of this child-sized body is that I can stretch out completely in this bath.

Few advantages... Were there any others? Is this it? Maybe… I should stop thinking about it. It’s too late now, but it’s making me feel empty.

"Hm?"

As I soak and relax, I sense someone in the dressing room. Peeping? No, that’s not it.

"Seria? I’m leaving some clothes here."

It’s Elena.

"Thanks?"

"Don’t stay in too long."

"Okay."

What could the clothes be? I thought I had left some here myself… Now I’m curious.

I’ll get out of the bath a bit earlier than usual.

"Alright."

With determination, I step out of the bath and head to the dressing room. What did she leave here?

"…I see."

I immediately recognize what’s in the basket. Just in case, I look around the dressing room, but my own clothes are gone. Elena must have taken them.

Even though the room is just outside, I can't go out in my underwear... I have no choice.

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"It looks good on you."

"…"

Seriana said this when I returned to the room.

By the way, I’m currently wearing a one-piece type of pajamas... basically a nightgown. It’s not see-through, so it’s not sexy, but it’s very girly.

...This must be Seriana’s taste!

"What is this?"

The desk, previously covered with documents, now has clothes piled on it.

I pick up one piece and spread it out. It’s a one-piece dress. It has a belt-like accessory to tie around the waist but is otherwise plain, more for indoor wear than going out.

However, like the nightgown I’m currently wearing, it’s made of a nice, soft material, probably cotton or something. Not something a commoner would wear.

"It’s a birthday present for you this year. You always wear that... jinbei, right? It’s fine in this room, but it’s a bit too revealing even inside the mansion..."

"Mm..."

I’ve had it for a year now, and the sleeves have indeed shrunk to about three-quarters length. I’m already ten years old, so I guess it’s a bit improper for a lady.

Looking at another piece in the pile, it’s another nightgown similar to the one I’m wearing. There are also plenty of underwear and thick socks.

"If it’s uncomfortable with the ‘Red Bee Stinger,’ it looks cold just watching you. So at least inside the mansion during this season, stop going barefoot."

Seriana said.

"It was cold today too... I’ll use them outside too. Thanks."

I was just thinking I needed socks. The clothes seem comfortable too, so I’ll probably get used to them eventually. I’m grateful.

"I’ll leave them over there, so let’s look at them together later. Fiora, please do her hair."

With that, Elena took the clothes and headed to the adjacent bedroom.

"Seria, come here."

Fiora patted her lap.

Usually, Elena dries my hair, but when she’s around like today, Fiora does it instead, with a thank-you.

"Here!"

I activated "Mira’s Blessing" on her lap. I did this with Elena too, and even in short ten-minute sessions, it seems to have a good effect, so she readily helps me out.

It’s interesting how even just drying my hair can feel different.

"Now, let’s hear today’s report."

Meanwhile, Seriana spread out different documents on the now-cleared desk. It was a simple map of the area, showing the progress of construction and my observations here and there.

Even though the guild provides reports, mine, being from above, are the most accurate. Additionally, I include movements of surrounding monsters, which Riesel also uses.

We’re a bit over halfway now. Things are progressing well.

With these thoughts, I began today’s report.