All Together in the Bath - 5
"Finally!"
A good chunk of time had passed since construction began. It was our first stone structure, so we ran into plenty of trial and error. Even so, we never slacked off. We kept at it, and the settlers and slaves worked their asses off diligently. In the end, we pulled it off—we'd built a massive bathhouse.
Yeah, the options look pretty solid... Boosted vitality recovery for users, temporary productivity spike. No control group to test against yet, so I couldn't say exactly how strong it was, but in its category? Solid tier.
"Great work, Master!"
As always, Sua flashed me that bright smile. Having someone who could grin like that purely because something good happened to me? It was a hell of a nice feeling.
"Congrats, Boss!"
"Thanks. Everyone."
Of course, Sua wasn't the only one congratulating me. Roa and Heea had come to check out the new digs, along with Seohee and Haena. Even the settlers and prisoners were cheering me on.
Damn, that's a crowd... A lump formed in my throat. It hit me hard—no more muttering "I'm happy" or "What a relief" to myself. Now I had people who actually got it, who shared the feeling.
"Alright, let's test this baby out."
The Status Window guaranteed it'd function, so no breakdowns expected. But I'd watched this thing get built from the ground up, and trusting it fully? Nah. No disasters, sure, but scalding hot water or ice-cold spray? Totally possible.
"Uh, if it's testing... we could—"
One of the prisoners timidly raised a hand.
"The hell you say! This is the Boss's!"
Soi snapped, startled.
"M-Master. These idiots are just uneducated trash, so don't mind them—"
"What're you talking about?"
I tilted my head.
"Half of this was built for them anyway."
Half on Sua's request, half for the prisoners. Hoarding a giant bathhouse for myself? Wasteful as hell.
"F-For real?"
"Obviously. Can't drag my ass to the stream every time they need to wash."
No plumbing in the base yet—or at least, not until recently. Construction prompted a basic setup. With the forge and recycling online, we piped together toilets, sinks, and drinking fountains. That was it. Base wasn't huge, but dedicating interior space to showers? No thanks. Wooden structures rot fast under constant water.
"I need a break too."
Half to protect them, half to keep an eye—either way, I was stuck babysitting wash time. A spot inside the base for them to clean up solved that, safe zone or not.
"Thank you! W-We’ll get ready!"
"Starting tomorrow. Today, I test."
I calmed the prisoner, took a deep breath, and stepped inside. Solid setup. No separate men's and women's changing rooms, but the lockers were top-notch, lined up neat. Tested if I could swipe one—nope.
Facility furnishings are bound. Removal prohibited.
The Status Window blared its alarm, so I smacked my lips and set it down. Still, no need to furnish piece by piece? Blessing enough.
Stripped down and slipped into one of the smaller round tubs. Turned the faucet—warm water gushed out. Thinking of Soi sweating bullets to regulate the temp with her ability, I couldn't help chuckling.
"Let's see..."
Body submerged in the perfectly filled tub, a lazy warmth seeped into my skin.
"Ahh... damn, that's good."
Truth be told, I could soak in hot water anytime at my apartment. Might even be comfier there. But apartment tubs? Too damn small for a grown man to stretch out. This one? Spacious enough to recline fully, head out, body in. First public bath in ages—felt a bit novel as I settled in.
Peace didn't last.
"Coming in!"
"Water okay? Not boiling you alive?"
"Hygiene's spot-on. Must've been a ton of work, Sunwoo."
Sua, Seohee, and Roa strolled in buck-naked.
"Why the rush... Want me to move?"
"What're you saying? We came to bathe with you, Master!"
"...Huh?"
Her confusion flipped to curiosity on my face.
"Bathing's always been guys and girls together, right?"
"Say what?"
Absurd—but she seemed dead serious. On common sense in this world? Odds were I was wrong, she was right. Desperate, I pivoted to Roa.
"We didn't make this. I just framed the basics, supplied materials."
Hard not to leer at her perfect tits and smart thighs while hiding my lust.
"Even the tiles and patterns?"
"Yeah. Not us."
I shook my head.
"Fascinating. I'd love to research how the base interprets and enhances human creations. No time, though."
Roa strode up boldly, unconcerned by her nudity, planting herself in front of me.
"Been tough lately. Researching new drugs we need, but barely saw your face."
Her drugs weren't urgent, but potential? Huge. Growth boosters for endless farming, body enhancers for crises—game-changers.
"So... a reward for today wouldn't hurt, right?"
I let out a dry laugh.
"You all planned this?"
"Obviously! Bathing and more!"
Sua's "and bathing" clued me in.
"And bathing?"
Seohee answered.
"Duh, gotta bathe!"
She closed in shamelessly, sinking into the warm water.
"Ahh... nice."
Her body? I'd seen it plenty. But naked in the bath? Fresh thrill. Sex with her always came with a mental switch: time to fuck. Here? Atmosphere like a fancy public bath back home—same vibe. Her slipping in bare, ready to spread anytime I wanted. Earth memories amped the taboo rush. Women in a no-women zone. Like I was trespassing in theirs.
"So warm..."
Sua giggled, sliding in.
"Right?"
"Yeah!"
In my memories, mixed bathing was porn territory. But these women beside me? Looked at me like it was natural, eyes soft and warm.
"Massage time!"
"Sure."
Sua took a big breath, dipped low, and lifted my foot gently.
"Ahh..."
No fatigue body, but massages? Always welcome. No knots, but cute, pretty Sua's hands on me? Pure joy.
"Oh? Like that?"
Seohee, eyes wide—maybe bad intel—alternated stares between submerged Sua and my foot.
"Feels great!"
Seohee and Sua working my feet. No pro skills, but the sincerity? Undeniable.
This... way better than expected.
No pain no matter how hard they kneaded. Hell, no soreness ever. Stripping that away, naughtier thoughts bubbled up.
"Getting hard already?"
"Floating in the water and still huge..."
This all just foreplay, right? The thought slammed home.