18 Bath Romance part 1

A beautiful girl with long blue hair styled in gigantic sausage-like pig tails walked inside a cavern lit by torchlight as a servant led her way. The cave walls are made of a dark blue stone and the path where she walked was polished and paved. The roof, however, have sharp fang-like stones protruding overhead which made it feel like she was walking inside a giant monster's maw. Though there is fear that the stones might fall over her head, she can't help but be amazed as well because the stalactites somehow sparkle as light danced through their surfaces. She directed her attention next to the walls where she saw images sculpted into the solid stone depicting battles and kings which impressed her due to their intricate designs and craftsmanship.

"Careful with your steps, my lady, this part is quite slippery." said the female servant leading her way.

They came across an exit from the tunnel which lead into a wide spacious chamber where a body of water can be found steaming with an enjoyable warmth that pleased her after walking a few minutes inside the cold cave tunnel. The water was not very deep but was sufficient for a good bath which she would very much like to help her calm her nerves and heal her aching back.

"My lady, King Morgan instructed me to help you into the special healing bath of our tribe. You may stay as long as you please, he said." informed the servant with a bowed head as if she was high royalty.

"Please, there is no need for formalities. I own no titles to be addressed as a lady. Edelweiss will be sufficient." Edelweiss said smiling at the older girl.

"My rank is lower than yours still and you will no longer own no titles soon enough, my lady." answered the servant which confused the huntress. What does her words mean? thought Edelweiss. Before she can even voice her question, the servant placed a white gown on her arms and handed her a cup filled with an unknown substance.

Edelweiss asked what the medicine was for and the servant answered that it helps to avoid getting dizzy due to the bath. She accepted the concoction and drank it to show that she trust her, before handing her back the cup. The servant excused herself after that and said that she'd be waiting nearby if she needs anything. Edelweiss thanked her before walking near the water.

She placed the white gown on top of a clean stone and started removing her clothes one by one. Her shirt, skirt, and undergarments fell on the stone floor before she picked them up and folded them neatly, placing them near the white gown. She untied her long blue locks and allowed them to fall freely on her back. Being kept long in the said hairstyle made them wavey, making them look like the sea waves whenever she moves.

Her beautiful white vivacious body shivered as the cold air chilled her skin. She quickly dipped her feet into the streaming water to check if it was too hot but discovered that it was sufficiently warm and not scalding like she imagined it to be, so without further a do, she submerged her whole body into the pleasing water.

She felt the warmth enveloping her body like an embrace and sighed contentedly as the heat seeped into her tired flesh, slowly dispelling the pain and stress on her muscles. Morgan was very generous to allow her to enjoy this special bath of his tribe. It seems that the favor she owes him are increasing.

She suddenly felt a soft throbbing from her belly. She touched her stomach where an obvious scar decorated her navel, the fading semblance of the time where she nearly died during a monster hunt. Again. Thankfully, Morgan was there to save her and care for her afterwards. She can still remember the exact thing that happened that day and she can't really say that most of them are pleasant.

While there is the Temple Of Justice and its Imperial Knights that fights the demons of the Chasm Oblivion, there is also a less credited clandestine society that deals with the other monsters that lurk and terrorize the Realm of Twilight, an order that helps guard the safety of the people of the world. Edelweiss was a part of this kingdom and was given a mission to locate and eliminate a massive malbeast near the borders of the Ereshgal.

Edelweiss easily tracked the monster down but discovered that it was far worse than she thought, far stronger and bigger than what was reported to her that's why she suffered grave injuries just to kill the monster. Thankfully for her, she was found by the Ereshgal king Morgan while he was hunting.

Morgan carried her back to his tribe and had his healers nurse her back to health day and night and when she awoke from her sleep, he welcomed her graciously and had a feast prepared for her good health and fast recovery. He was really nice with her saying that he was impressed by her prowess and adored her bravery and beauty that is why he would like to have a match with her when she reached her full health, which she agreed to.

Over her stay, Morgan has shown great fondness towards her and started ignoring the other women of his tribe, which earned her displeasure from the women and their parents. Edelweiss, however kind Morgan was, doesn't think that their pair would work. She's not highborn like him and she's an Artemisian huntress, he deserves someone else.

Regardless of her acceptance with their status differences, she really can't help but admire him romantically as well. Morgan is inhumanly attractive with his angular manly face and well-toned body. His arms are very strong and powerful, honed by his years of combat and his abs! His goddamn abs is so hot, it's impossible. She sometimes have the urge to run her hands along his perfect eight pack abs, but always restrained herself because it would totally look weird. She also would like to know how his lips would feel against hers and how he would run his big powerful hands on her body.

She sighed and sank deeper into the bath in frustration. She's blushing hard like a tomato and she can't figure out if it's due to the bath or her improper thoughts. Why is she fawning like a bitch in heat right now?

She feels a bit homesick now. Back in her beautiful apartment in Artemisia, she had her huntress sisters to share her thoughts and problems and they were more than enough to cure her loneliness and they're very reliable as well, but here she has no confidante and nobody to trust. She fancies Morgan but seeing as their relationship won't work practically speaking, she needs to return to Artemisia soon before the two of them develops something more.

She distracted herself from those thoughts and tried braiding her long blue hair while singing a song her grandma once sang to her.

"♪Kiss, kiss, kiss me in morning. Kiss, kiss, kiss me in night. Kiss, kiss, kiss me in the day time. Kiss, kiss, kiss me all the time♪" she sang happily, splashing the water there and about as she danced enthusiastically in the water.

"It's good to see that you're happy." Edelweiss suddenly stopped and covered her breasts before turning to the owner of the voice.

"Morgan, what at you doing here?!" she exclaimed in shock.

"I own this place." He simply answered smiling while gazing down at her from his perch on the pool side.

"Do you want me to leave? I can leave if you want." Edelweiss asked, with embarrassment on her cheeks. His presence suddenly removed all her critical thinking skills and she can't help but feel uncomfortable as he gazed down at her nude form.

"No, I want you to stay. The true question, however is whether it's okay for me to join you in your bath."

"My grandparents told me otherwise but since you owned this place perhaps. . . just this once." she answered not meeting him in the eye. Edelweiss wanted to object and to leave but knew that doing so would displease her host. So she stayed silent and endured the discomfort the situation provided.