Chapter 90

"Then, I'll go and get the bathtub made."

After all, it takes time for the bread dough to rise. It won't be a problem if it's a little over.

"‘Go and get it made…’ You’re not just an aunt, you’re an uncle now."

Rana was exasperated.

"Hey, I peeled the potatoes, what should I do with them?"

One of the cooks showed the peeled potatoes and asked.

"Hmm~. Boil them all."

If there was something like a potato masher, it would be faster to boil them with the consomme, but it didn't look like there was one. In that case, it would be easier to have them boiled and then strain them later.

"Understood~!"

"Oh, the bread dough will start to rise, but just leave it. Don't open the oven, okay?"

Lina took the precaution of warning them. Because if they opened it, the temperature inside would drop, and the fermentation would be ruined.

"Got it~!"

Hearing everyone's responses, Lina decided to head back to the detached palace to get the bathtub made.

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"Where should I make it?"

Prince Egiedilus, who had arrived at the bathhouse of the detached palace, asked where to build it. Without deciding the location, nothing could be done.

"Hmm... Let me think..."

Lina considered where to place it. The center was out of the question, as it would be unsettling. She wanted it along the edge of the wall.

"Ah, can you make it about six tatami mats in size near where the hot water comes out?"

At the back, in the center, there is a spot where the hot spring water flows continuously from the wall. Normally, one would draw water from there and pour it over their body, but since there is another spot where the water flows, it wouldn't be a problem to block one.

"Got it. Stand back a bit."

Prince Egiedilus said and stood in front of the spot. Then, he extended his arm and lightly moved his index finger from bottom to top.

—Zun.

A slight rumble, and almost simultaneously, hard soil piled up in the designated spot.

It was a semi-circular stone bathtub, about 60 centimeters high, made of hard soil. Although it was a stone bathtub, it was beautifully shaped and had a glossy finish like marble. The semi-circular shape added an extra touch of luxury.

"Eg... genius..."

Lina was amazed and impressed by the quality of the work. She had asked him to make it, but she couldn't hide her surprise and joy at the perfect finish. Lina even let out a sigh at Prince Egiedilus's sensitivity and the power of magic.

"Is this okay?"

Blushing slightly from Lina's praise, Prince Egiedilus looked curious about the bathtub he had made for the first time.

"It's not just okay, it's amazing. Eg... genius. Super awesome!!"

Lina said again, pulling Prince Egiedilus towards her and gently patting his head. She couldn't help but praise him.

To create something so perfectly with such a rough explanation and a simple gesture, and to exceed her expectations. What else could she praise if not this?

"......S...So...So it is!"

Prince Egiedilus turned his head to hide his embarrassment.

Lina hadn't expected to be praised so much or to make him so happy. His blushing face was also adorable.

"By the way, since you can use magic, you could have made it yourself, right?"

Lina seemed to remember that she could use magic.

"Making it on my own would be a bit... I can only make something this size."

Lina tried to lift the floor with earth magic, just as Prince Egiedilus had done.

—Zu.

With a slight vibration, the floor rose a few centimeters.

"......"

"......"

"......It's a waste of talent, isn't it?"

Prince Egiedilus looked at it with a complex expression. Despite being able to use four elements, this was the result.

...Lina felt a bit down.