Journey to Find Heroic Spirits

After bidding farewell to Georgios, the group hurried towards the hot springs.

Along the way, everyone was excited about the upcoming hot spring destination. According to Kobayashi and Takiya, the voucher Georgios gave them was for one of the most famous hot springs in the country. If they had to pay out of pocket, the price would be exorbitant, far beyond what ordinary people like them could afford.

After all, it was a perk provided by the organizers, so it was bound to be good.

When everyone arrived at the hot spring inn, disregarding their travel fatigue, they were all stunned.

This wasn't just good; it was luxurious.

Yuxian and the others had only seen such high-end places on television; they had never experienced anything like it in real life.

"We really hit the jackpot this time!" Kobayashi exclaimed, her eyes gleaming as she looked at the inn before them. With her programmer's salary, she could never afford to patronize such a place. The thought of experiencing this level of luxury without spending a dime made her incredibly excited.

"Let's go in. Everyone must be tired from the journey. Let's quickly go soak in the hot springs and rest," Yuxian said. He hadn't seen such a grand scene either, but as a Master of Chaldea, he had to maintain a calm demeanor.

Upon entering the inn, the staff at the entrance greeted them politely. Their service was impeccable, making everyone feel as comfortable as if they were basking in a spring breeze.

Yuxian noticed the staff's smile widen even further when he presented the invitation voucher.

Yuxian immediately understood that this was no ordinary free invitation. However, since it came from Teacher Qiao, he felt no qualter in spending lavishly.

Isn't it only natural for a Master to spend a Servant's money?

According to Yuxian's logic: All treasures in the world belong to Golden Flash. What belongs to Golden Flash is mine. Therefore, all treasures in the world are mine. It made perfect sense!

Led by the staff, everyone arrived at the resting area.

It was an independent courtyard, and the rooms were spotlessly clean, looking as good as new. The style was very Japanese, exuding an ancient charm.

All the necessary facilities were available, and anything they could possibly need was provided, showing great thoughtfulness.

"Please call me if you need anything," the staff member said politely, bowing deeply before slowly retreating, leaving the space to them.

"Wow!" The group began to choose their rooms and indulge in everything the place had to offer.

Their first priority was, of course, the hot springs. After a brief stay in their rooms, they all emerged, ready to enjoy the winter hot springs.

There were, of course, some exceptions. For instance, Elma found the place where food was served. She emerged with a large plate of pastries, her mouth full, and mumbled, "The food here is delicious. Come and try some; you can eat as much as you want."

"You're really good at finding food!"

However, the others were not as devoted to food as she was. Compared to food, the hot springs were more appealing to them.

The courtyard was independent, and so were the hot springs. No outsiders would disturb them, ensuring complete tranquility.

The changing rooms outside the hot springs were divided into two sections, with separate entrances for men and women. It was not a mixed bath.

Yuxian eagerly walked in, followed closely by Jack.

Seeing this, Gretel grabbed Jack's hand, "Jack is a girl; you need to go this way."

"Can't I go with Mom?" Jack blinked in confusion.

"Of course not!" Gretel lectured her with mock seriousness. "Master is a boy, so it's different for us!"

Yuxian turned to watch Jack being led away, a sigh of relief escaping him. Educating children in such matters was indeed difficult.

With Gretel's intervention, Jack finally entered the other side with them.

Only then did Yuxian enter the changing room, ready to enjoy the luxurious hot springs and wash away the fatigue of their journey.

ps: Victory is never eternal; defeat will eventually come!

Section 92, Chapter 32: Today is a Day for Laziness

When Yuxian entered the hot springs, Takiya and Fafnir were already soaking inside.

The water temperature in the hot spring pool was just right, steaming hot. It felt a bit scalding at first, but once he got used to it, it felt incredibly comfortable.

The soothing sensation made Yuxian exhale deeply. He turned to Takiya and said, "You guys are really quick."

Takiya chuckled, "We couldn't wait to see the difference between a high-end hot spring and a regular one!"

"Actually, there isn't much difference, right?"

"It still feels very good. After all, it's so expensive for a reason."

They chatted idly while Fafnir remained silent, soaking in the water. Shota, on the other hand, kept his distance from Fafnir, as the little boy seemed a bit afraid of him.

Yuxian glanced at Fafnir. His skin was unusually fair, almost unnaturally so. He asked, "Fafnir, do you always hide in a cave and never come out? Why is your skin so pale? Do you never see the sun?"

Fafnir shot Yuxian a fierce glare, but Yuxian was unfazed. Such a weak threat was nothing to him.

However, Fafnir didn't respond, which Yuxian found rather boring. The conversation couldn't continue.

Just then, Brother Fei entered. His body looked incredibly robust, with healthy skin and visibly strong muscles that drew the eye.

Siegfried, feeling Yuxian's gaze on him, asked curiously, "Is there something wrong with me?"

Yuxian smiled, "Nothing's wrong. I was just curious about what it's like to be immortal."

"There's no difference, really," Siegfried replied as he entered the pool and slowly walked over to Yuxian, sitting down beside him.

There was a very distinct mark on his back, a patch of skin that looked completely different from the surrounding area, making it particularly eye-catching.

It was a mark shaped like a linden leaf, which was also Siegfried's weakness.

Although Yu Xian had already known this for a long time, his curiosity drove him to take a few more glances.

"What are you looking at now, Master?" Siegfried noticed Yu Xian's gaze and asked again.

Yu Xian quickly shook his head and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little curious."

Siegfried chuckled, "You're looking at that spot on my back, aren't you?"

Yu Xian felt a bit embarrassed. After all, it was one of Siegfried's weaknesses, and paying too much attention to it was impolite.

However, Siegfried didn't seem to mind. He continued, "Actually, this isn't really my weakness anymore. Because I always have my Master watching my back, don't I?"

Yu Xian was stunned. He hadn't expected Brother Fei to say something so sentimental; it wasn't like him at all.

"I don't have the ability to protect your back. I still need you all to protect me," Yu Xian said self-deprecatingly, knowing his own limitations well.

"Master, you shouldn't underestimate yourself. Your abilities are recognized by everyone. How could someone who has earned the approval of so many legendary heroes be just an ordinary person?" Siegfried stated his honest opinion of Yu Xian.

Yu Xian felt he was truly ordinary and didn't deserve such high praise from Siegfried, but he didn't refute it either. He happily accepted the compliment in his heart.

Compared to the emptiness and quiet of the men's bath, the women's bath on the other side was much livelier.

As soon as she entered, Tohru shouted and jumped into the pool, splashing water everywhere and drawing disgruntled scoldings.

Gretel cautiously huddled in a corner, gripping a rock with her hands to keep herself from sliding down. More than half of her body was exposed, not submerged in the water, wasting the wonderful hot spring.

Jack was very active. She was completely submerged, with only her eyes peeking above the water, occasionally blowing a string of bubbles.

She swam around, sometimes going to Kanna, sometimes to Gretel, and sometimes to Illya, constantly moving and churning the water in the entire pool.

"Jack, can you be a little quieter?" Gretel said weakly. She didn't dare to be too bold at the moment, afraid of being pulled into the water by Jack.

Hearing Gretel, Jack blinked her big eyes and suddenly shot up from the water. The violent movement stirred up waves that engulfed Gretel in the hot spring.

Gretel flailed her legs in frustration. When the water receded and she could breathe, her face was wet, her expression frantic. She yelled angrily, "Jack, I'm going to kill you!"

Jack ignored Gretel and swam away. She wanted to play with Kanna; Gretel was no fun.

Kanna also swam around the pool like Jack. Unlike Jack, she swam more like a little frog, kicking her short legs, which was quite cute.

Martha smiled and shook her head. She found a wooden rack from somewhere, placed it in the hot spring along the edge of the pool, and then lifted Gretel onto the rack, allowing her to soak alone in peace.

Illya soaked in the hot spring, her eyes closed, a look of enjoyment on her face. She said lazily, "This feels so good—"

"Yeah—" Little Jeanne was right beside her, with the same expression as Illya. "If only we could live like this forever..."

Even the usually diligent and proactive Little Jeanne had been conquered by the soothing hot spring. In the past, she would never have said such a lazy thing, and would have even sternly criticized it.

"It really feels so good—"

Another voice appeared next to Illya and Little Jeanne. At first, they didn't notice, but soon Illya felt something was wrong. She turned her head and saw Ruby floating on the water with a similarly lazy expression.

Illya grabbed Ruby fiercely. "How did you get in here? I remember putting you in the room."

Ruby: Illya, how dare you! You went to enjoy the hot spring without me, so of course, I had to come on my own.

"Why would I bring you? You always do weird things, and I've lost trust in you!" Illya saw through Ruby's tendency to stir up trouble.

She thought she could enjoy a peaceful soak by leaving it in the room, but Ruby had snuck in on its own.

Ruby: Illya... you've misunderstood me...

Illya stared at Ruby without speaking.

Ruby: This time, I really just wanted to soak...

Illya remained silent, staring at it.

Ruby: ...

Little Jeanne interjected, "Illya, why don't we just throw it over there."

Little Jeanne pointed towards the men's bath on the other side of the wall.

ps: Thanks to Book Inn 4967046983, Three Thousand Gold Coins, and Feng. Jian. You. Xiang for the blades!

Section 93 Chapter Thirty-Three: Peak Showdown

Hearing Little Jeanne suggest throwing it into the men's bath, Ruby panicked and quickly begged for mercy.

Seeing Ruby repeatedly begging, Illya finally let it go and didn't follow Little Jeanne's suggestion to throw it into the men's bath.

Ruby: Illya, I'm so hurt! You were going to throw me into the men's bath! I'm a girl!

"As long as you don't cause trouble, I'll let you off," Illya said, tossing Ruby back into the hot spring.

Little Jeanne glanced at Ruby and ignored it further, leaving the decision to Illya. She had actually just been trying to scare Ruby and didn't really intend to throw it over.

Illya was too lenient with Ruby. If it were her, hmph...

Everyone enjoyed their hot spring bath, their fatigue seemingly vanishing into thin air.

They returned to the courtyard, and Yu Xian had the staff bring dinner. The food here was exquisite, with high-quality ingredients. Many dishes were things they had never eaten before.

Gulp, gulp, gulp!

"Ahhh," Kobayashi downed a whole can of beer in one go, letting out a long sigh. "Drinking beer after a hot spring is just the best!"

The others were also very satisfied with the food here. With high-quality ingredients and a top-tier chef, how could the food possibly be bad?

Elma had already stuffed her mouth full, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster's, unwilling to waste even a moment on talking.

Kanna ate elegantly, but she took large bites, making her far more efficient than Elma.

After bathing and eating, everyone was idle again. It wasn't time to sleep yet, so they needed to find something to do to pass the time.

This inn had various facilities, so they decided to go to the game arcade for a while.

"Let's have a showdown, Tohru!" Elma challenged Tohru as soon as she saw the ping pong table in the arcade.

She had wanted to battle Tohru again for a long time, but Martha's supervision had prevented it. Now that she had the chance, Elma actively provoked her, completely disregarding the fact that she wasn't good at ping pong at all.

Tohru and Elma began their battle on the ping pong table. Neither of them was particularly skilled at ping pong, but relying on their physical strength, they made it a truly earth-shattering match.

"Even if it's free, please don't just destroy things here," Yuxian said helplessly, looking at the shattered ping pong balls scattered on the floor.

This was no longer a game of ping pong; it was a literal demolition of the table!

Kobayashi and Martha each pulled one of them away, finally ending the farce.

However, inspired by them, a few children also prepared to have their own ping pong showdown.

Yuxian volunteered to be the referee. Speaking of ping pong, it was one of the few sports he was actually good at.

Including Shota and Kanna, there were six children in total. Yuxian drew lots to divide them into three pairs for the preliminary matches. The winners would then compete in the final championship.

Relying on her A++ luck, Little Jeanne drew Shota as her first opponent without any suspense.