The Princess Kidnapping System Made Me OP
Chapter 26: Steamy and it’s not just the hot water

Chapter 26: Steamy and it’s not just the hot water

Wise was what one would call a bathhouse enthusiast. In his last life, the first time he traveled to Asia he ended up spending far too much time in bathhouses.

Bathhouses were God’s gift to mankind, the most relaxing, soothing and healing experience one could ever dream of.

Wise stepped into the building and glanced around. The interior of the bathhouse was a little different from what he was used to but fundamentally the same.

"Bathhouse?" Asked Esme, watching the place with curiosity. "Like a place for bathing?"

Wise walked toward the counter while answering her question. "Yes, but it is more than that, you soak up the hot water while relaxing."

It was Freya’s turn to be confused. "So we’ll be slowly... cooking?"

"Exactly!" Wise replied. They were now at the counter but there was no one there so he knocked gently on the wood.

"You’re not making any sense," Esme complained. "Why is it called a bathhouse if you just soak in your own filth?"

Wise shook his head. "You wash your bodies first before you soak in the water."

Daphne sighed. "Then why go back in if you’ve already washed?"

"Um—" Wise was at a loss for words.

Thankfully, the receptionist appeared just in time. She was an Ork with short brown hair and serious eyes.

By now it was an ungodly hour, teetering close to the time Orks would be going to bed. They were no doubt the only people here which simply meant more privacy, albeit to the worker’s detriment.

"Welcome to Lyra Bathhouse, how can I help you?" She asked, repeating words she had most likely said a million times by now.

"Two VIP rooms please," Wise requested as he reached into his coin purse.

He dug his hand into the purse and began ruffling through it. ’What would I do without tribute?’

The protection he offered those on the continent meant different kingdoms often came to pay homage to him.

’One of the perks of being a dragon I guess.’

The woman took the coins and handed him two wooden plaques after which she gave them a set of instructions on how to behave while in the baths.

Wise took one of the plaques and handed the other one to Daphne. The woman then left her stand to escort them to the baths.

They had to first go through a large double door with the label VIP above it, after which they were met with two smaller doors, each one leading to a room.

Wise smiled as he pushed the door to his room open, "Enjoy yourselves, he said with a smile. "And don’t stay in the water for too long!"

Click!

He shot the door behind him and let out a breath of relief.

"Free at last!"

Wise walked up to the side of the room where a bucket, soap and towel were waiting for him.

After taking a quick bath, he ran over to the bath and jumped right in, his towel wrapped around his body.

The water was hot but not to the point that it became uncomfortable, it embraced his skin like the kisses of a million angels, making him feel tingly all over.

"Ouuuuuuuuuu, ahhhhhhhhhh," He sighed. "This is life."

There was a pleasant floral scent lingering in the water as well that helped soothe his mind and body.

Wise moved over to the edge of the hot water and closed his eyes, allowing the hot water to do its work.

Soon, Wise began to feel the drowsiness overtaking him, the soothing nature of the water was just too sweet to resist.

That was until he heard his door creak open...

Wise kept his eyes closed, ’It’s probably the wind...’

Only when he began to hear approaching footsteps did Wise open his eyes...

What he saw made his heart beat a little faster.

He quickly closed his eyes.

’It’s just a dream Wise, just a dream.’

Slosh!

A gentle ripple spread from the edge of the bath to where Wise was relaxing. He frowned before opening his eyes.

At the other edge of the bath were the three girls he had brought along with him.

There was a thing with girls and hot springs... they always managed to look 100x hotter! That was why most hot springs had separate baths!

Daphne’s black hair was tied up in a bun but a few strands had escaped and the moisture from the steam clung onto them, making them glue to her skin.

She had her towel wrapped around her lithe figure but that towel was now wet and doing little to help.

Her long pointed ears were red from the heat and her skin was glistening as though dipped in oil.

The same could be said about the others. Esme, the shortest of the three was also in a towel, her silver hair was let down and as a result was now completely wet.

The towel around her was doing its best, but its best was not nearly good enough, Wise could still see her breasts peeking out from underneath the layers.

And Freya...

My goodness.

Wise had to look away, lest his mind devise the worse. The flimsy towel was no match for Freya’s curvy body.

Her ample chest pushed against the cotton fabric that was struggling to them contained, she had a coy smile on her blushed face and her shoulders were red from the steam.

Wise swallowed.

"What are you guys doing here!"

Esme and Daphne turned to face Freya.

His eyes narrowed on her. "So it was your idea..."

Freya innocently raised her hands only to yelp as the towel almost slid down her chest.

She let out a breath of relief. "The bath was boring without you so we decided to pay you a visit."

Freya put on her most innocent face. "I hope you don’t mind..."

[No! We don’t mind at all!]

The system said in his head.

’Shut up fool!’ Wise thought. ’Where have you been the past few days?!’

[That is not important, keep your eyes on what is important! I’m missing out on the action here!]

Wise signed and relaxed back, muttering something under his breath before speaking.

"Sure, I guess I don’t mind."

’I just have to close my eyes!’ Wise thought as he went back to relaxing with his eyes shut.

[Come on man! You’re killing me here...]

Wise ignored the perverted system and went back to enjoying the hot springs.

A few minutes later, Wise awoke to the sound of sloshing water.

He kept his eyes closed.

’Not again...’

The sloshing continued until Wise could not hold it in any longer.

’Don’t they know swimming in a bathhouse is poor manne—’

Wise opened his eyes only to go pale, which was an achievement since they were in a hot spring... but that paleness was soon overcome by a severe blush.

"What are you doing?" He asked, his voice as calm as a tranquil lake but in reality, his mind was reeling.

Daphne was napping at the other side of the bath, Esme was nowhere to be found and Freya—

Freya was right in front of him!

Her towel had slipped down an inch or two, revealing two things he would rather not see at this proximity!

Things that lead to the fall of kings...

Wise felt her body press against his and Freya smiled salaciously.

"F-Freya..." his voice was strained at this point, there were many things he could do in this situation but Wise decided to control himself instead.

Still, that was proving very difficult. If this continued...

The devious girl leaned a little closer to him, releasing a steamy breath as her lips inched closer.

’Nothing wrong with a kiss right?’ Wise wondered, slowly beginning to entertain the thought.

"Freya!" A stern voice cut through the room. It was strange hearing Daphne scream but Wise could not even hear her at this point.

All he could hear was his beating heart, the system cheering for Freya and nothing else.

Whoosh!

A shadow suddenly charged forward, separating Freya from Wise and pushing him back—right into Daphne’s arms.

"Awww, no fair!" Frey complained from behind the shadow wall.

"N-no i-i-indecency in the b-bath!" Daphne stuttered.

Daphne had hugged Wise in her haste— and now their wet bodies were pressed against each other.

The towel was not helping...

Her black eyes locked on his sapphire blue eyes which had long turned feral, her face as red as a tomato.

Yet, she did not seem to be in a haste to move, and neither was Wise.

From the depths of his core, Wise felt a low rumble beginning to rise, something dragons involuntarily did when experiencing extreme comfort.

’Not now!’ He cursed, doing his best to suppress it.

At that moment, the door creaked as Esme hurried into the room with a bucket of scalding water in hand.

Daphne used this opportunity to quickly create some space between them, allowing the shadow to disappear.

Esme stopped when she noticed the awkward atmosphere. "What happened?"

No one spoke a word.

"Hmmm, anyways. Wise... can I please dump this bucket of hot water on your head? It’s for an experiment..." She said shyly.

Wise submerged his head beneath the water.

’These women... they will be the death of me.’

[Us both brother!]