I can't evade their raining kisses and I don't want to evade. It's something that makes your heart feels warm, to know there're people that sincerely love you. But I can't indulge in this romantic atmosphere for too long. There are many things I need to do today, and I'm not even taking a bath yet.
So, after they stopping their kisses on me, I ask them to report news on the castle during my leave.
"Clara, Claire, thanks for loving me so much. I already promise you that I will marry you someday and I will keep that promise, trust me. I just can't say when. Look, I have so many things to do today and I don't even take a bath yet. Aren't you smell my sweat from yesterday journey?"
They look at me shyly when I'm talking about the smell.
"We don't mind with your body odor, Henry. It somehow gives us a calming feeling when you not around"
I suddenly remember the bed sheet that not replaced since I left the castle.
"Is that why you not changing the bed sheet? Because my smell is still attached in there?"
With blushing on their faces, they nodded shyly. I only can shake my head when seeing their confirmation.
"Alright, I already return so you don't need to keep that bed sheet anymore. Change with a clean one, I don't like to sleep on a dirty bed sheet"
"Yes, Henry"
"Now tell me what happens in the castle during my absence"
"As your order, every day we visit your sister to take care of her hair and in return, sister Eliza shares us her shampoo. we also accompany her enjoy the sunlight in the garden"
"I can see that. Your hair looks better now. Please continue"
"Really? Did our hair looks better, Henry?"
I'm a bit regretting say compliment for their hairs because they get distracted and forget what I'm asking
"Yes, it feels smoother and softer than before. Can we continue now?"
"Ah, yes…yes….besides visiting your sister, we also do our daily task like cleaning your room, Henry. Also practicing that song in the afternoon and at night, after dinner we practicing for one hour then after that we take a rest"
"How's the progress with the song?"
"We already master the music and Carina singing also very beautiful. I bet she will become the center of attention from the listeners"
"Okay, you can show me the result of your practice tonight. What else? Did my father give a certain order to the people? Is there any news about that Easton third son?"
"Ah right, your highness order the people in every city and village to start collecting gravel. His Highness said it related to road construction and economy improvement, something like that. And there's no news about the Easton yet, Henry. That's a bit odd because he usually comes to visit your sister once in a month"
"Anything else?"
"The food for meal tastes better after you leave Henry. Kitchen staffs also quite active lately, they ordering many ingredients for welcoming party preparation"
That's nothing new news for me except the news about Easton, I already know it all before I go to sleep last night. So basically, daily life is so flat in this castle. I start questioning myself, did other people ever feel bored with life in this castle?
"Clara, Claire, I have many things to do today, so maybe we only can meet at night. Start from this morning, I have something to discuss with my father, teach kitchen people menu for the banquet, meet my sister to discuss something too, and go to town for some business"
"Can we go with you, Henry?"
I pretend to think for a while before answering although the answer is already clear
"Unfortunately….No"
They look dejected like a puppy that left by the master at home for a walk.
"Hey….Don't look that sad. I promise there will be something new for the lunch today"
Although my offer seems to get their interest, it only raises their spirit a bit. Like only 10% from 100% empty. I must think something else to comfort them.
"If you behave well….I have something for you as a gift"
This bait seems to catch their attention. Their eyes shine when hearing the word 'gift'
"Really?"
"Of course, I just come back from the journey. Why I don't bring something for my beloved one. Will you be obedient?"
"Yes, we will follow your order, Henry. So, where is that gift?"
"Be patient girls, besides, how can I take your gift if you both lean on my body like this?"
"Tee hee~ you're right"
They both rise from my body to give me chance to stand up from the couch. I lazily stand up and stretched my body first before going to the table and take the soap and handed it to Clara and Claire.
"Henry…. What is this?"
"That is something I made during the mission. It's called soap"
"Soap? Can we eat this thing?"
Claire already sniffing the soap in her hand
"No, that's not food"
"But it smells like spices"
"That just aromatic ingredient to give the soap a scent"
"Then…what is this soap used for?"
"To clean up our bodies when taking a bath. What a coincidence, I haven't take a bath, will you accompany me take a bath? I'll show you how to use it"
They only standing without answering and look at each other. That's weird, usually, they will show enthusiasm if I ask them for a bath.
"You don't want to take a bath with me?"
"Henry...is not like that….you know we having our periods coming"
"Yes, I know. So what's up with that?"
"Woman body is dirty when they have periods…we can't accompany you to bath, Henry"
I titled my head when hearing their reason. Is that means they will not take a bath during their periods?
"You don't take a bath when you have your periods?"
"Yes…our menstruate blood will dirty the water in the tub. We only wash our bodies with a wet towel"
What the heck! This is really like medieval thinking in my previous world. Did they don't know about hygiene? How come they will perform during the banquet if they never take a bath for days? This absolutely can't be accepted!
"No, that can't be done. That's why I give you this soap. This soap can clean up our body. Besides, there's another way to take a bath without soaking in the tub like before. Trust me, so will you accompany me take a bath?"
"Henry….is it really okay for you? You will not feel disgusted to us?"
"If you think your body is dirty, then what you should do is clean it, right?
"Yes….alright, we go with you Henry"
"Good….you can keep your soap for later use. My soap is enough to use for three of us together"
We leave my room and heading to the bathroom to test the soap that I made in the beach before.