NOVEL NEXT Chapter 114.1
When You’re Tired, Take A Warm Bath With Bath Salts
“Ah, welcome back. The bath is ready, so please feel free~.”
Yuuri greeted the returning members with a laid-back smile, leaving them tilting their heads in confusion. Sure, wanting to wash off sweat upon returning home was natural—especially after a physically demanding day like today, venturing into a dungeon.
But it wasn’t even time for a bath yet. More like snack time.
Still, Yuuri, beaming as usual, urged them to take a bath. It was no wonder they found themselves puzzled. That’s why Kurresh, known for addressing Yuuri’s quirks, decided to ask directly. Often grouped together, Kurresh had become something of a liaison for Yuuri. Yakk and Ali also played a similar role at times.
“Yuuri, why are you telling us to bathe now? It’s way too early.”
“Because the bath is ready today.”
“Yeah, but why bother preparing it this early—”
Kurresh stopped mid-sentence, noticing the four apprentices returning from the bath. They were glowing with warmth, clearly fresh from a soak, and in noticeably high spirits.
The younger group, ignoring Kurresh, dashed toward Yuuri, eagerly expressing their delight.
“Yuuri, Yuuri, it smelled amazing!”
“And I feel warm all the way to my core!”
“That scent made it so relaxing!”
“…My skin feels super smooth.”
“Mm-hmm, looks like it worked well!”
Their bright expressions conveyed heartfelt joy. Yakk gave a triumphant thumbs-up, Camille shrugged with a grin, Urgus showed off his hand, and Magg happily pointed to his smooth skin. They were boys caught up in their excitement, oblivious to the reactions of those around them.
Yuuri, in turn, accepted their praise with characteristic serenity. Ever unfazed, ever easygoing.
Magg’s “super smooth” comment stirred the women in the group. Beauty is a timeless concern, and for adventurers constantly battling the elements, skincare is critical—even if not fashion-conscious. Smooth skin is its own reward.
Soon, both Tifaana and Hermine placed their hands on Yuuri’s shoulders, smiling in silent insistence. Lelei, though not touching Yuuri, also gazed expectantly.
“Yes?”
“Yuuri, what’s this about smooth skin?”
“Yes, please explain.”
“Uh… moisturizing effects from the bath salts?”
“‘Bath salts’?”
Yuuri tilted his head, puzzled by the curious gazes. The group buzzed with questions. Just as Yuuri began explaining, a heavy hand settled on his head.
The unmistakable Iron Claw was applied.
“Ow, ow, it hurts! Ali-san!”
“Oh? You knew it was me without turning?”
“You’re the only one who does this to me!”
“Fair enough. Now, what did you do while I was gone?”
“I, um, made bath salts… and had Yakk and the others try them out…”
“…I see.”
With a cold glare, Ali released Yuuri from the claw but dragged him away for a thorough explanation. Just another typical day for the Dad. Or maybe Yuuri was just too typical.
Yuuri’s latest “oops” stemmed from his usual alchemical experiments to create “handy everyday items”. He treated his trusty cauldron as little more than a convenient item-making tool—and he wasn’t entirely wrong. His seeker’s skills significantly boosted success rates and performance, turning even simple ideas into extraordinary results.
Notably, Yuuri had no prior knowledge of making bath salts. But his cheat skill, [God’s Eye], filled in the blanks. While shopping, blue-highlighted ingredients appeared in his vision with notes like “suitable for bath salts”.
Despite its lack of a personality, [God’s Eye] often acted with unnerving humanity. It had similarly provided guidance for making curry spices before, which had worked flawlessly. Trusting it again, Yuuri collected materials and tossed them into his cauldron, producing liquid bath salts en masse.
“And that’s how I made bath salts to improve the bathing experience.”
“Your homeland’s culture is so… strange…”
“They sold them in stores back home…”