Chapter 180 – Chapter 5: Charrak’s Hot Springs – 1
He continued.
“I am a friend from the same hometown as Tia. “I heard a lot about Charrak.”
“Really… ?”
“Okay.”
Chuck.
The pointed spear went down.
Pash, the boy from Charrak, lost all his guard when he heard the words ‘Tia’s friend.’
This child had deep respect for Tia. Tia didn’t seem to know. If she is the same man, she can tell by the look in his eyes.
When I looked at her father’s back at work, when she was polite to her teacher, and when she treated the village elders, I looked at Tia’s face.
Moreover, she carried the sword of someone she respected. She didn’t even need to prove it.
Fache took the rose saber and gestured.
“Follow me.”
Things went better than expected.
I’ve thought of several ways to prepare for unexpected situations, but I never thought it would be easiest and fastest to just name Tia.
We slowly entered Charrak, following the boy.
After going over a hill, smoke escaping from chimneys and sparsely built houses appeared.
Just like the scenery I saw in my memory. Charrak remained like that without any change.
My heart is racing.
If you can stay calm even after coming this far… That would be a lie.
It is certain that Tia and Posao came to Charrak, but it is not yet known whether they are still staying. It could be a sudden encounter, so it was necessary to keep a close eye.
With a wink, I also told Marie to prepare for an emergency.
But soon, when I passed about the middle of the village.
I realized that Tia was not here.
The people of Charrak went to extreme lengths to give Posao something more.
But looking at the peaceful atmosphere throughout the village, it seemed like we were the only travelers here.
In the first place, Tia and Posao had unique appearances that made them recognizable from afar. If you still can’t see it, it’s definitely not there.
I vaguely asked Fache, who was ahead.
“Tia… Are you here?”
“No. “My sister has already left.”
“When?”
“Um, about a month ago.”
One month?
The gap is bigger than you think.
I followed Tia without stopping. My sense of time has become a little strange because I have been reading so many memories, but in fact, if you compare it to ‘other people’s ordinary time’… Only about two weeks have passed since I first woke up in Ruev’s shabby cabin.
I ran that much without stopping. I didn’t think about anything and just ran.
From Teilden to Gordburg. Until we arrived at Taildon again and came to the Charrak Mountains. Marie was so exhausted after two weeks of forced marching without proper rest.
No, is it great that you somehow followed me? Now, it doesn’t seem appropriate to say that Mari has a weak body.
Anyway, since I ran that hard, I thought the time gap with Tia was at most about 15 days.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t narrowed down.
The boy stopped walking.
“It’s our village chief’s house. “Go in and say hello.”
I left Marie behind for a while and went inside alone to meet the chief of Charrak.
Inside, an old man was sitting leisurely.
He glanced at me and asked.
“You… “Who are you?”
“Nice to meet you, Chief. “I am a traveler passing through this town.”
“Hmm. “You must be a traveler.”
The village chief stood up and asked.
“It’s safe here, so you can stay for a while. So when do you plan to leave?”
“Thank you. “It’s late at night, so I think I’ll stay for a day.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s difficult.”
“Yes?”
He said while looking around at my movements.
“This village is so small that there is no place for outsiders to stay. “What I meant was that you should rest for a while and then pass, I didn’t mean you can stay the night.”
“…”
It was a lie.
I know for sure that Tia and Posao spent two days here. The village chief refused to let us stay, saying there was no place to stay.
“And he brought a woman with him. “I’m sorry, but our village doesn’t accept women from outside the country.”
“She will be my wife.”
I likewise accepted it as a lie.
Just like Posao did.
Only then did the village chief look a little embarrassed.
“Oh, really? Then… It doesn’t matter.”
“We also want to have a comfortable night without any disturbance.”
Click.
He took out ten gold coins from his pocket and placed them on the table.
As expected, the village chief’s face suddenly brightened.
“Hmm! I didn’t specifically say that I wanted that, but since this is what happened, I will be considerate with all my heart. Is there anyone out there? “Accept guests here.”
“Yes, Chief!”
As soon as a few pennies came out, treatment changed quickly.
That’s funny.
If we were to look at Tia’s memories alone, this village would be a truly peaceful and good village.
If you recall that Posao sold his treasure to win their favor, and was treated very warmly afterward… It is a very snobbish town.
Anyway, it was resolved with just a few gold coins.
I stay here for about a day, do some maintenance, and then chase after Tia again. They say they passed by here a month ago, so just knowing that they are tracking properly is a huge benefit.
When I came out, Fache, who was waiting, asked.
“Are you going to take a bath? “There is a big hot spring in our village.”
Well, there’s nothing to do right now. It’s not a bad suggestion.
“… That’s right.”
“Follow me!”
Walking the road to the hot springs.
Strangely enough, all the places in Charrak felt familiar and familiar. When Fache told me to be careful not to slip on the stones, I was already being careful ‘without even realizing it.
I felt a warm energy and raised my head.
A pond with thick smoke rising from it. When you put your hand into the stagnant water, the water is as hot as a boiled kettle.
“Then my brother is washing here.”
“And you?”
“It’s not time for us yet.”
I heard that the people of Charrak village wash their bodies here once every two days. In other words, today you can use the hot springs alone without interruption.
I took off my clothes and soaked myself in hot water.
“Ha-.”
It feels good.
Although Brisden had an abundance of water, it was very difficult to boil enough water for a bath, so it was difficult to imagine washing one’s body in hot water.
… But Posao was different.
Posao enjoyed taking hot baths. Because he sat in the general store all day, he could boil water while controlling the heat. So, when we were young, we used to go to Posao’s house and take a bath.
Ah.
Thinking about it now, wouldn’t that guy have looked at Tia with gloomy eyes even back then?
There was a small hole in the floor of Posao’s second-floor bedroom. A hole connected to the bathroom ceiling. Through that gap, he caught a glimpse of Tia washing up. They must have been spying on us like that since long ago.
“…”
Sigh!
I grabbed a handful of warm water and washed my face.
I didn’t want to ruin this exciting feeling by thinking about that pig.
“Tch.”
Let’s not think about anything.
It was when I slowly leaned against the rock to just leave my body in the water without any distracting thoughts.
“Kyaha… !”
Suddenly, a girl’s voice was heard from somewhere.
Who is it?
Are you from the village? Or Marie?
I raised my head. I tried to open my eyes through the hazy fog, but there was nothing to see.
I closed my eyes again, wondering if I had heard wrong.
“You can’t do that – Chii. “You were surprised.”
“Hehe-.”
She couldn’t close her eyes.
The sound of words that can be heard clearly.
And that voice… It was Tia.
Across from the rock I’m sitting on. There, Tia and Tsar Rak’s girl, Chii, were sitting side by side, naked.
Tia scooped up her water with one hand and poured it between her shoulder and the nape of her neck.
[Ha-Warm-It’s been a really long time. How long have we been together? Maybe half a year?]
[Huh! Chii is one year older.]
[So! It seems like my teeth have grown a lot since I haven’t seen them.]
She laughs in her lively voice and lets down her red hair.
[This place is the same, nothing has changed. Still quiet and cozy.]
[Huh. Everything is the same. Sister, Chiido likes you.]
[What should I do? Chii, aren’t you talking too pretty?]
Tia hugged Chii. Playing in the water with the laughing child in her arms, she shared the joy of being reunited after half a year.
[Come on, Chii. Sit here. I’ll wash your hair.]
[Yes!]
Tia sat her chin down between her legs and carefully washed her fine blonde hair with water.
Chii looked up at the night sky and said.
[Sister.]
[Huh?]
[Did you marry that fat man?]
Tia’s hand, which had been gently stroking her hair, stopped for a moment.
[Chii, I heard the story from Fache. I heard that her older sister and uncle got married.]
[Ah…]
I thought Tia would be very embarrassed.
But surprisingly, he responded obediently, nodding his head.
[That’s right. Her older sister married Uncle Po Sao.]
[Really? You said you were ‘lover’ before – so are you a ‘couple’ now?]
[Huh! A couple.]
[You married that guy because you liked him, right?]
[Then do you get married because you like it or because you don’t like it?]
[I said it might not be her mom and dad.]
[Haha… No.]
Tia closed her eyes and said.
[Marriage is something you do with someone you truly love. Enough to be together for the rest of our lives. Let’s see – Does Chii still like Pashu?]
[Yes.]
[When she becomes an adult with that feeling in her heart, it will soon become ‘love.’ Then Chii is like her older sister and uncle. She can marry Pache and become her husband.]
[Wow-.]
The child who was expressing pure admiration continued to ask equally pure questions.
[So – since your sister is married, she will have a baby now, right?]
[…]
Tia seemed to sense something at that question, and she removed her wet hand. And she slowly looked down at her lower abdomen.
I could recognize it too.
Tia’s body was clearly different from before.
Tia, who trained hard, had a small waist, and her stomach was also sunken inward, making her feel a little thin. Nevertheless, her buttocks were protruding, and her thighs were thick, so she had a healthy body that anyone would think was ‘beautiful’.
Of course, the body hasn’t changed much even now.
The ‘subtle difference’ I saw was that Tia’s belly protruded a little, as if to contour her soft curves.
It was different from the belly fat that appeared simply because she ate too much food or gained weight like Po Sao.
Like the buds that swell to their full potential just before a flower blooms. It was a ship where a young woman was carrying something precious within her.
[…]
Tia smiled, looking at her Chii sitting next to her.
[You know, Chii. This is a secret to others…]
Tia whispered into her Chii’s ear.
The girl was surprised when she heard her story.
[Really?!]
[Huh. It’s here.]
Tia rubbed her belly.
[Can I touch it?]
[Put it carefully. Don’t let the baby startle.]
[Wow.]
Her small hand caresses Tia’s tummy. She then prayed to her ear, with a curious look in her eyes as if she really had a baby inside her.
[What do you hear?]
[No. I can not hear you. Then when can I meet your baby?]
[Well. I don’t know that either. Because it’s up to the baby to decide, not me. But usually they say ten months… I think it will probably be around summer or fall.]
[Are you going to come back with the baby then?]
[Huh. I will definitely come when I have time.]
That was when Tia tried to stroke her Chii’s hair.
Pussyuk-!
Suddenly, I heard someone walking from the bushes next to the hot spring.
[… !]
Tia immediately put her hand into the water and picked up one of her stones.
This late at night. No one comes to this quiet hot spring, and it is a place reserved only for this beautiful woman and her innocent child.
I saw an uninvited shadow gradually coming this way.
Are you trying to throw a rock? The tendons on Tia’s wrists were tight.
[Whoop-.]
The moment Tia heard her heavy breathing, she dropped the stone from her hand.
Why?
At the same time a question appeared in my head.
Chii shouted, pointing into the darkness.
[Uh? It’s him!]
