Rhemic Empire (2)

“That’s true, but…” Keiji, who had noticed all the actions of the Nihonese woman, shook his head. “So many precautions… It’s as if you didn’t come to relax in the hot springs, but are stepping into the dragon’s lair, ready for anything. Relax.” Keiji moved closer and, once again immersing himself in the water next to Tsukiko, placed the palm of his right hand on his chest. “Our spirit is here, and the flesh and everything that happens to it doesn’t matter… Wouldn’t it be better to enjoy the pleasant things and not think about what others might judge you for?” Keiji placed his palm on Tsukiko’s thigh. “You may think that sharing hot springs with a man is wrong, but again, it is the same society and culture that makes you think so, which belittles your dignity as a warrior and tries to convince you that a woman should not pursue this path.”

Added 2 minutes later

- To charm? With magic? But what if something goes wrong and she uses her magic against us? Is there any way to protect ourselves from this?

“I rely on your professionalism and faith in our common cause, but if you are not sure, you can go shopping in the capital and look for something that will help you in this matter; fortunately, they have never been short on the variety of products offered.”