In the capital, inside a hot spring inn.
"It's still early. Let's make the most of it."
"Just leave the things we bought here."
"Ah, Franky should have finished renovating the house by the time we get back. We can put all this stuff to use."
After leaving piles of food and household supplies in a corner, Lina and Sanji went into their respective changing rooms.
Living conditions in Straw Hat Village left much to be desired, so the two of them had come into the city to shop. They'd passed a hot spring inn, and Lina had decided to take a look.
It wasn't because he was looking to indulge himself. He mainly wanted to check the place out first, so he could give his companions a better experience later.
"I'm heading in!"
"Yeah, I know."
Sanji's impatient shout came from outside the changing rooms. Lina answered indifferently and shot him a disdainful glance.
The reason Sanji was so eager was that this private hot spring inn offered service from female attendants.
And by female attendants, they meant rather attractive, proper companions to serve the guests.
After changing, Lina walked out of the changing room in a bathrobe and spotted a figure standing at the end of the corridor.
Her long, silky hair fell to her waist. She smiled faintly, looking as if she had been waiting for him.
"Are you moonlighting as one of these attendants? Though I don't think I asked for one."
"You jest, my lord."
"I heard about what happened in the city. This doesn't seem like the best time for jokes. What did you need?"
Lina spoke calmly as he headed for the private hot spring room.
"Yes. I wanted to ask you all something."
Hiyori nodded slightly and followed behind him.
Mist hung