Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

After a series of "public screen" messages flashed before his eyes, Wang Kai couldn't help but glance at Zhang Lan beside him, and this time his scrutiny was slightly more careful than before...

She changed into an evening gown, but there wasn't much of a change. However, the three-dimensional effect was more pronounced, and she seemed a bit taller, most likely because she was wearing high heels...

As for the changes in other parts of his body, they are not very noticeable. I hope that one day I will have good luck and be able to recreate the "stunning scene" in the small lake next to Tara Village a few months ago.

"Hey, Kyle, what's on your mind? We've finally reunited, but you look so worried. Have you been too tired these past few months?"

As Martha asked with concern, she tightened her grip on Wang Kai's arm.

"Holy crap, when did my arm end up sandwiched between two 'gentle embraces'? I didn't notice it before, but now it's completely pressed tightly together."

I still remember that day when Masha was an innocent and pure little girl. Now, not only has she caught up with Zhang Lan in height and figure, but she has also "completely surpassed" Zhang Lan in the most proud part of a woman's body!

"The otherworldly bloodline setting—thank you so much!"

"Martha, don't you feel uncomfortable being so clingy to your brother Kyle?"

Suddenly, Zhang Lan, who was walking ahead, asked a question without turning her head...

"Huh... Sister Lan, when did you figure that out?"

"Your face is flushed, and your breathing is erratic... If you can't breathe, why force yourself to hold it in? That guy isn't a stranger, why be so polite to him!"

While Wang Kai was inexplicably stunned, Masha reluctantly let go of his hands, took a step to the side, turned her face to one side, and her little nose twitched slightly, as if she had really been holding her breath or something.

Soon, Martha blushed slightly, glanced at Wang Kai, and frowned as she spoke.

"Yes, people have a very sensitive nose. The scent on Kyle was indeed a bit too... strong. I didn't even dare to breathe out loudly."

Is it really that smelly? Wang Kai tried to recall carefully, but he couldn't remember the last time he took a shower.

All I remember is going to the black market to "sell the stolen goods," getting into a fight, hiding in the bushes for a night, and spending five or six days in a dirty carriage, sometimes sleeping by the roadside along the way.

After returning to Merck, I spent ages looking for people and even spent several hours "hanging out" in a bar...

By that calculation, one's entire body should have developed a certain "aged, pickled smell".

To this, Wang Kai could only let out a few helpless, silly laughs...

"Okay, Kyle, come upstairs with me. There's a public bathhouse upstairs with hot water available all day long. It's very comfortable. Come with me!"

After saying that, Martha grabbed Wang Kai's hand and ran upstairs.

……

"Wow~"

Sitting down in a tub of hot water, Wang Kai felt his fatigue from the past few days ease. While enjoying the warmth of the water, he also took in the spacious bathhouse.

Is this the interior of that prison-like building called "Alchemy Pavilion" that we just saw? From the outside, it's impossible to imagine that the interior is so... luxurious!

The surrounding area is decorated so beautifully that it resembles a private palace, with furnishings and buildings filled with Western cultural elements. In addition to the bathtub I was in, there was a large, steaming hot bath in the center of the bathhouse that could accommodate more than a dozen people at the same time...

Even as he relaxed, countless questions kept popping up in Wang Kai's mind.

"What the hell is this 'Alchemy Pavilion'? It's a five or six-story building. Who built it?"

It's a bit of a waste to let Zhang Lan and Masha stay here, especially since there are more than a dozen bathtubs in this large public bathhouse, and it's too extravagant for them to take turns soaking in them every day.

When I entered the building, I only glanced at it casually. The first floor seemed to be an exhibition hall. Then, Masa "dragged" me to the large public bathhouse on the fourth floor.

Throughout the entire ascent, she didn't make a single mistake in the winding stairwells and corridors. Her familiarity with the maze-like route meant she must have lived here for quite some time.

Putting aside the fact that a bathhouse of this size is built on the fourth floor instead of the first floor, it's impossible to imagine what the other floors are like or what their structures are like.

Such an intricate architectural design and luxurious decorations have nothing to do with a "prison".

That said, if this really were a prison, the crime rate in Merck would skyrocket...

After ruling out the possibility that it was a prison, Zhang Lan, who had previously spoken under the guise of a "reclusive saintess," said things like she wanted to "take over this place."

Could she be the boss here? Does she have absolute authority?

The most important point is that, although it's not very obvious on the surface, the old Hani man actually seems to have some kind of "reverence" for Zhang Lan. How come that's the case?

Ah, I had a chance and time to ask Zhang Lan in the carriage before, but because I was too careful to protect my "descendants", I don't remember what we talked about.

I need to find an opportunity to properly ask that guy about the whole story…

"Dong Dong Dong~"

As I relaxed, there was a sudden knock on the bathhouse door...

"Who!?" Wang Kai asked reflexively.

"It's me... Lord Kyle, would you like me to serve you a bath?"

Upon hearing this, he realized it was the voice of one of the maids who had led him and Zhang Lan here. As he recalled the words "serving a bath," his mind instantly conjured up a multitude of "18+" images at dozens of times the speed.

Coming to my senses, I wiped the drool that was almost spilling from the corner of my mouth. After all, I had just arrived here, so being serious was necessary, even if it had to be just pretending to be serious for a while.

What is bath service?

"We'll help you wash, bathe, and change your clothes. If needed, we can also give you a massage to relieve your fatigue..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Kai almost lost his composure. Just before he was about to completely abandon his "propriety," he suddenly remembered that in the traditions of the nobility, it seemed that daily life, including eating, bathing, and changing clothes, was all done by servants and maids.

The "bathing service" mentioned earlier might just be a traditional, formal "SPA." Wouldn't it be too awkward to misunderstand it beyond that level?

It's like if you specify "massage", the other party might actually bring you a "big sword" and perform a set of "Nine Swords of Dugu" in front of your embarrassed and silly expression.

"Lord Kyle, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Ah, me, this... is 'serving a bath' a traditional 'proper procedure,' or is there an 'extra service,' or something like that..."

"I'm sorry, Lord Kyle, I don't quite understand what you mean..."

"If you don't understand, how can I understand? And you say you don't understand, do you think I do? Are you pretending not to understand when you do, or do you only understand because you think I do..."

A string of complaints, which even Wang Kai himself didn't realize, just slipped out of his mouth. The maid outside the door probably realized that she had "made a mistake" and immediately changed to a respectful tone with a slight tremor.

"I'm sorry, Lord Kyle, it was my misunderstanding. I just saw Lady Martha shouting that she wanted to 'serve you in your bath,' but she was stopped by the 'Saintess' and failed."

The servants presumptuously assumed that 'serving you in the bath' was your request, and since Lady Martha is unable to come, I've taken the liberty of 'serving you in the bath' myself...

Now I realize that, Lord Kyle, you didn't ask Lady Martha for anything... and I foolishly presumptuously argued back...

Please forgive my misunderstanding. The change of clothes I brought for you are here; I'll leave right away!

After hearing the maid's words and hearing a series of hurried footsteps as she left, Wang Kai was instantly stunned.