The Two Empresses
Soul and Body Restoration

"I want to ask. We're gonna soak in the hot spring?" ask Phillip. "You're serious?"

"Fufu, this is no ordinary hot spring, stupid. This hot water is full of the best spices used for medical purposes, so it can speed up wound closure" Saciel said. The little girl followed, occasionally glancing and hiding behind Saciel.

"Are we going to take a shower together?" ask Phillip was-was.

"No. The bathhouse for you is there" Saciel said, pointing at the mahogany-brown door. "We're going to take a shower next to him" he continued, pointing to another door of the same color.

"Why should I shower myself?"

"Because I might let a man shower with a woman" Saciel replied fiercely.

"Uhh, I'm scared" said the little girl.

"It's okay, little girl. I'm here" she replied, pushing the little girl slowly into the women's locker room. Slowly he took off his clothes and showed off his body full of bruises and wounds. "Damn, even though it's been given first aid by that person, there are still injuries?"

"Nee, why is his body hurting?" ask the little girl. Saciel turned around and smiled, gently stroking his head.

"Nee's been punished, little girl. Oh yeah, I haven't introduced myself. My name is Saciel Arakawa, if you?"

"Ohh, Kezia...Ackermann," he said softly. Saciel was a little surprised, but he quickly gave a smile.

"Kezia eh? A pretty name for a sweet little girl" Saciel said. Kezia blushed in embarrassment and covered her face with a towel. The witch immediately walked into the bathing area and slowly dipped herself. "Ouch!"

"Nee? Nee sick?" asked Kezia while entering the bathing area with a plain body without a thread.

"No, it's okay Kezia. Just the reaction from my injuries touched this medicine," he said calmly. "Come here, it's okay."

The wolf girl hesitated a little, but slowly she dipped her feet and let herself be washed by the spice water.

"Nee's right. It hurts a little bit" Kezia said. Saciel only chuckled and leaned his back on the edge of the bath.

"Hey, I'm lonely here. Can I come there?" phillip asked from behind the bamboo barrier.

"You dare to come here, I guarantee that your future assets will disappear from your crotch" Saciel said half-threatening.

"Howsoever. My most precious treasure is my pride" Phillip replied.

"Asset? A treasure?" kezia murmured.

"Oh, don't think about it, baby. You're too small to understand" Saciel said. The wolf girl frowned hearing that.

"I'm 16 years old, Nee," he said with a frown. The two let out a laugh, assuming the joke of what Kezia said. They enjoyed the warmth of the water which slowly restored his tired body.

"Nee, I...Where is it? This isn't Ceshier, is it?"

"You're at the Respher, baby. How did you get here? The nearest border from Careol City is on Loreta Beach and it takes 1 hour by train" Saciel asked. Kezia was confused, his ears were down and his tail was between his legs.

"That's.I.I don't know. I just know that I.we were attacked by some people. I'm separated from my family."

"What is that..from the Respher side?" ask Saciel carefully. Kezia shook his head slowly. "really?"

"Not everyone. There are also some Ceshier parties who come."

"Wow, that's very unlikely. You know, Ceshier and Respher have been at war for almost 100 years. If there's a plot on both sides, I doubt it" Phillip said.

"Phillip's right. It is impossible for two nations to unite to form a plot and attack you."

"But I saw it! Nee doesn't believe me?" kezia asked while showing teary eyes. Saciel hugged and stroked her head affectionately.

"I believe in you. Sorry," said Saciel. "Let's go out, too long a soak is not good for the body."

"Saciel, after this I'd like to have a chat with you both. Can you?" philip.

"Oke~" Saciel replied. They immediately went out and put on the clean clothes prepared by Auntie. Kezia pouted after putting on clothes.

"Not funny, nee," said Kezia.

"Sorry, don't be mad. I don't have any small clothes, so be patient. If there's time I'll definitely buy you a dress" she replied, ending her stifled laughter. The little girl's tail swayed quickly, her face bright like a child's.

"Seriously?! Ye!"

"Saciel, is it okay for me to wear your father's shirt? It's kind of.well.formal," Phillip said. He wears a plain blue dongker collared shirt and black cloth trousers.

"Just wear it, no one wears it anyway" Saciel replied. "And I don't think it's formal, just relax. Understandably, my father rarely wears a T-shirt at home."

"No wonder I didn't find a t-shirt in the closet."

"Miss, dinner's ready" said Bibi.

"Oh, thank you Auntie. Let's eat, I'm so hungry" Saciel said. They walked towards the dining room, where a variety of food filled the dining table. "Auntie, this is too much for the four of us."

"Sorry, Miss. I was too happy to the point that I cooked more, "Aunty said cheerfully. Saciel sighed and smiled slightly.

"In that case, we should just share this food with others. Oh, our neighbor Mr. Jeremy! Auntie, pack the food and deliver it to Mr. Jeremy."

"None right." Auntie immediately wrapped up the food and left.

"Let's eat. Auntie's coming after us" Saciel said. The three immediately sat down and ate a dish that was still warm.

"Why aren't there any more servants here? Don't you feel sorry for Auntie? He's too old, isn't he?" ask Phillip.

"There, it's just that I don't let them stay here. They work from 7 to 6, then I ask them to come home. The rest of Aunt takes care of it" Saciel said.

"Oh, I thought you'd let Auntie work alone."

"I'm not that kind of person, stupid."

"Nee, can you add one?" asked Kezia while thrusting an empty plate. The two witches laughed and smiled.

"Of course, honey. Eat a lot so you'll grow up fast" the god as he refills his plate.

"Uhh~ is big! Ihiwi."

"You're 6 years old, but you're acting like a 2-year-old, huh? Funny thing," Phillip said. He just gave a sweet smile and ate his food. Aunty returned and joined together for dinner.

"Miss, how is Miss Cerlina? Is he healthy?"

"He's healthy, Bi. Don't worry, if anything happens to her I'll take her home soon, '" Saciel replied.

"The two of them are my precious treasures after the late Lord and Madam. I can't see Miss being separated since childhood."

"And you we've taken it like family, Auntie. Thank you for taking care of us. Right now, we can't do anything to bring Cerlina home. But, I swear I'll protect her to death."

"Well, let's stop this sad story. But Kezia was fast asleep" said Phillip, pointing to the little wolf girl sleeping.

"Gosh, that's so sweet" Auntie said.

"Phillip, I hope you keep your mouth shut on this matter" Saciel threatened.

"Alright, we're in the same situation anyway" Phillip replied. Carefully lifted Kezia and laid him on Cerlina's bed. "Where am I sleeping?"

"In my parents' room. It's not what, is it?"

"Hahaha, okay. Besides, the room is bigger than yours."

"And the room for both, you fool. There sleep, good night."

"Good night."