The Greatest Genius Alchemist Of All Time Wants To Retire - Chapter 29 - Cat & Dog Relationship
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Translator: Xean
Editor: SevenTails
“Sensei, I thought about it and I’ll go in later. Please go ahead.”
“Is that so? I’ll be going in first then.”
Alice said when she returned from the bathroom, so I took her word and went to take a bath first.
I took off my clothes and underwear, putting them in a basket, and started to take a bath. There was no hot water, so I filled it all with hot water, at a temperature of about 42 degrees (EN: 107 °F), using alchemy. While I was thinking, I heard a rattle.
“P-pardon the intrusion.”
“… Ha~a. So that was what you were trying.”
“H-hey, Sensei! There’s a naked girl in front of you and your reaction is too… sigh!”
“You’re wearing a towel. Don’t say you’re naked.”
“… Hmph! Then, if you’ll excuse me…”
Alice walked in without a care in the world. Well, it was okay. I have taken baths with Serena and Fii in the past. I even did with Rize a long time ago. I’m used to it now, so it was okay.
“… *stare*”
“What is it?”
“No, you’re really something. I’m just annoyed you’re so calm right now. Won’t you at least panic a little?”
“Well, I’d be in trouble if you were completely naked, but you have a towel on. I’m accustomed to taking baths with someone else.”
“It was probably… another guy… right?”
“No, with my sister, Rize, Fii and Serena. I’ve taken baths with all three of them.”
“Wa, waaaaa!? What do you mean by that!?”
“I just went with the flow. Besides, isn’t it more efficient to have two people in the bathroom at the same time?”
“I am really amazed by your moral values, Sensei! Perhaps you’re a saint?”
“I’m a farmer?”
“I don’t care about that! Your sister aside, those two women really are the ones to watch out for… Tsk, so stupid…”
“H-e-y. Dark Alice is leaking out.”
“Ohoho. What a blunder. Well, I can’t help it because I’m a little upset.”
“Hahaha, I’m used to it by now…”
“You’re the only one who sees my dark side you know, Sensei?”
I was soaking in hot water, and Alice took a shower. After that, she came into the bathtub. Well, it was okay because the bathtub was large enough for two people.
“… You don’t have any reactions?”
“What sort of reaction were you expecting?”
“I mean, aren’t you flustered?”
“Nope, not at all. It’s just like bathing with my little sister.”
“Ha… Do you even have sexual desires, Sensei?”
A direct question… but no matter. I’ll answer it.
“I really don’t feel any, though I certainly understand it. Thanks to ‘sexual desire,’ humans reproduce, have children and prosper, but that’s not what my goal is. I can’t afford to do that, at least not until I can sell my crops to the world. It’s my life-long project.”
“… buku buku buku (EN: splashing). Ha~a… Well, that’s probably right. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t just be bathing with other women, would you?”
“I’ll go out first.”
“Okay.”
I quickly got out of the bathroom and organized everything I knew so far in my notebook. The mystery of the labyrinth, the nature of this world and the meaning of alchemy. After concentrating on my thoughts, I realized that it was already 23:00. It was time to sleep.
When I arrived in my bedroom, I could hear the sound of someone sleeping.
I lifted the blankets and found Alice sleeping comfortably. I guessed that she had fallen asleep while waiting for me. It seemed like her plan had failed. I crawled in next to her and fell asleep within a few minutes.
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Morning.
I was surprisingly energetic today. I woke up on my own without the need for an alarm clock, and when I looked at the clock, I saw it was seven o’clock. It was a refreshing morning. I opened the curtains and let the morning sunshine come in.
It was another beautiful day. Now, it was time to go to Alice’s place and find that folklore.
“Uhhh… Too dazzling…”
“Alice, get up and get ready.”
“Uuuh… uu-ey.”
I was wondering if this princess was really royalty. She was kind of an oddball. It was okay, though. I was used to it by now. Pin-pon. The intercom rang. It was probably Fii. I went straight to the door and opened it to find Fii and Monica standing there.
“Ya-hoo, Elle. We’re here to make breakfast. Monica said she’d help too.”
“P-please take care of us.”
“Then, pardon for the intrusion.”
“E-excuse us.”
Without asking for my permission, Fii barged in. Monica hesitated for a bit but eventually followed Fii.
Ah, I haven’t told them anything about Alice yet.
“Sen-sei. Where is my change of clothes…? Fuwaaa… sleepy…”
Alice came out while rubbing her sleepy eyes but it wasn’t me that she saw.
“Ha? Why is Princess Alice here… ?”
Fii stood there, stunned and disgusted.
Then Alice suddenly grinned. I knew what she was thinking, but there was no room for me to interject. Women’s fights are unreasonable. It may have been due to my biases, but this was especially true in the case of these two. I’ve tried to intervene in the past, and they got really angry at me. Since then, I’ve decided to stay on the sidelines.
“Monica, let’s make breakfast for the four of us.”
“Eh? Is that okay? What about the Princess and…”
“It’s the usual thing. Best to leave them be.”
We went straight to the kitchen, and then they started right away.
“Ara arara? What did you come here for, Fii? Making breakfast, pretending to be an actual wife? Ara ara… It’s useless now… Sensei and I have already crossed the line…”
“Haaaaaa!? Look here, Elle wouldn’t make a move on a brat like you! Especially with your flat chest!”
“Haaaaaa!? They’re still growing! It’s different from yours, old hag!”
“Haaaaaa!? Who are you calling old hag, you little brat!?”
“Shut it, you old hag! Don’t get carried away just because you happen to be close to Sensei!”
“It’s you who needs to stop using your princess status!”
“What did you say!?”
“What!?”
We finished making breakfast as quickly as we could amidst a noisy exchange. Miso soup, rice, grilled salmon and salad. It looked like it was going to be a delicious breakfast again today.
“Here, the meal is ready. Let’s eat!”
They were both out of breath when I brought them breakfast.
How do you have that much energy in the morning?
“Haa… haa… That’s enough for today, old hag.”
“Haa… haa… That’s my line, you little princess.”
And thus, the four of us began to eat our meals. By the way, Monica was sitting next to me. Fii and Alice insisted on it but strangely enough, Monica was a little afraid.
“Elle-san, the Princess and Fii are staring at me like crazy!”
“Hm? Don’t worry about it. They’re harmless. Ah… speaking of, it’s the first time Alice has ever met you. This is Monica Duun. She’s a girl from an elven village. We’re working together on the labyrinth conquest.”
“H-hello. I’m Monica Dunn. I’m an elf and I’m working with Elle-san and Fii-san on the labyrinth conquest. Nice to meet you, Alice-sama…”
Monica was nervous as it was her first time meeting royalty. However, Alice talked casually to Monica.
“Ara ara. Thank you for the polite introduction. My name is Alice Canovaria. I’m also the Third Princess. You can call me Alice, Monica.”
“Th-then, Alice.”
“Good. However, Monica really is a beauty… You have a beauty that is different from that of humans… As expected of an elf. Un, you can be a mistress. Being modest is a virtue. Unlike this old hag.”
“Ah? Stop with the provocations.”
“Hmph. I’m an adult so I won’t be provoked with petty words like those.”
Once again, as an argument was about to break out, I gently stop them. It was time to eat.
“You two, don’t fight at least during a meal. You’re scaring Monica.”
” “Whose fault do you think it is… ?” ”
They were whispering something, but I couldn’t hear them.
Well, sometimes it’s better not to know.
As we continued to eat, Fii started talking to me.
“Elle, what are your plans for today?”
“Today, I’m going to Alice’s place to look for some folklore. It seems like Alice has everything. Including those books.”
“I see. I have business at the Academy with Monica, so we’ll have to split up today.”
“Right.”
Alice was strangely grinning but we split today without any further arguments.
Now, let’s go find that folklore…
EN: Damn Riajuu.