Heimdall nodded approvingly, casually closing the heavy oak door, shutting out the night.
"Beneath this house, a complete magic stone circulation system is installed."
Heimdall gently stomped his foot, producing a dull thud.
"It's not just for lighting."
"Including the underfloor heating, all-day hot water supply, and that magic stone stove in the kitchen that doesn't require fire."
"Everything is powered by the magic stone energy circuits buried underground."
"This system automatically adjusts the magic stone's mana output."
"So,"
"even on winter nights, or when snow blocks the door, this place can maintain a constant temperature of 24 degrees."
"..."
Hearing this,
the girls, feeling impressed without fully understanding, exclaimed "Wow" in amazement.
However,
as the only expert present,
—Tsubaki, the captain of the Hephaestus Familia,
immediately grasped the significance upon hearing the words "complete magic stone circulation system."
Tsubaki walked to the center of the hall, crouched down, and pressed her palm firmly against the floor.
Feeling the stable, even warmth transmitted through her palm,
"No wonder..."
"I was wondering why the property prices in this area were so outrageously high, even more expensive than our Familia's shop in the commercial street."
"So it's not just selling a house; they're selling technology too!"
"Huh?"
"What do you mean?"
Hestia, who had been out of the loop, came closer, blinking her eyes in confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't it just being a bit warmer?"
"I can make a fire too."
"..."
After hearing this, Tsubaki, much like her own Patron Deity Hephaestus, shot Hestia a look of exasperation.
"Lady Hestia."
"This isn't simply making a fire."
"Such a large-scale magic stone conduction circuit is absolutely not something a few masons can just throw together."
"It requires master craftsmen with at least decades of specialized experience in magic stone conduction, who must perform precise calculations and designs just to draft the blueprints."
"Even before construction starts, the price of designing these blueprints alone is astronomical."
"Not to mention turning the blueprints into reality."
"Embedding those fragile magic stone conduction devices perfectly within this stone and wood..."
"If there's even the slightest error,"
"it'll go BOOM—!"
Tsubaki suddenly spread her hands wide, making an exaggerated gesture.
"And blow the entire house sky-high!"
"So, you see,"
"given that this house has been operating normally until now, it means the system below is functioning perfectly."
"Truly remarkable..."
"After all, generally, this level of whole-house magic stone conduction technology is only seen in the core areas of major Familia headquarters."
"I never expected it to be fully installed here."
"Not only that,"
"I think, for all of you right now,"
"there's one place that will absolutely amaze you."
Heimdall took over the conversation with a smile.
After saying that,
he turned and walked deeper into the corridor.
...
Passing through the spacious hall and walking along the corridor laid with soft carpet,
soon,
Heimdall stopped before a frosted glass door adorned with exquisite wave patterns.
"This is the place."
Heimdall reached out, grasped the gilded door handle, and gave it a gentle push.
"Whoosh—"
The moment the door opened,
a wave of steamy, hot air rushed to meet them.
Inside was a massive rock bath, large enough to accommodate over a dozen people.
The water in the pool was crystal clear, emitting wisps of white steam.
On the four walls of the bath, several lion-head-shaped spouts continuously poured out hot water.
Heimdall pointed at the bath.
"For you all, there's probably nothing more important than a hot bath after a battle, right?"
"..."
At this moment,
the light in the girls' eyes grew even brighter than before.
After all, for them, who had been toiling in the Dungeon all day, covered in a mix of sweat, the smell of blood, and the stench of monsters...
The allure of this bath...
Was simply greater than anything else.
"I've decided!"
Before Rin, Kikakujuo Mary, Hanazake Warabi, and Tamaba Satori's eyes could light up and let out cheers...
A sudden shout rang out.
It turned out...
After seeing all this, Hestia immediately rushed recklessly toward the giant, thick velvet lounge sofa in the relaxation area next to the bathroom entrance.
*Thump!*
A dull sound.
Hestia sank into the sofa in a spread-eagle position, bouncing twice on it.
Because it was so elastic, she even bounced a couple of times, causing that striking pair of twin-tails to tremble along with her.
"I'm not leaving!"
"Even if you kill me, I'm not leaving!"
Hestia buried her face deep in a throw pillow, making a muffled sound.
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