"Splash, splash~~"
Soon, Zhu Cai led the two to a slightly elevated area.
There was a bathhouse here.
The small section used by Bai Luo and Egui Peng was not open to the public on normal days.
It was only used for hospitality when esteemed guests visited the village, to welcome them and wash away their dust.
"It feels pretty good…"
Leaning against the edge of the bathhouse, Bai Luo let out a comfortable sigh, "How do you feel, Peng Peng?"
"Peng Peng feels all soft…"
Beside him was Egui Peng.
The child was completely submerged in the hot water, with only half her head above the surface.
Logically, the little girl should have gone to the women's bathhouse.
But Egui Peng was worried about Bai Luo's safety and insisted on staying with him.
Unable to do anything, Bai Luo had to let the little one bathe with him.
'Actually, it's no big deal, right?'
'Anyway, there's nothing to see.'
Egui Peng was not only short but also had a flat figure.
Aside from her delicate skin, she was just a little loli under ten years old.
With Bai Luo's preferences, he wouldn't go after such a young child; at most, he would treat her as a younger sister.
"Lord Bai Luo, these are your clothes and Miss Egui Peng's clothes."
"I've put them outside."
Mid-bath, Zhu Cai and Shion had already prepared their change of clothes.
"Oh, thanks!"
Although Bai Luo had a space full of supplies he could use, this was the Great Ogre Clan's kind gesture, and it was truly difficult to refuse.
Soon, Bai Luo and Egui Peng, having washed away their fatigue, put on the clothes the Great Ogre Clan had prepared for them.
The style of these clothes was somewhat similar to Japanese yukata.
Considering the Great Ogre Clan's origins, Bai Luo found it very normal to have such a clothing style.
"Let's go."
Walking out of the bathhouse, Bai Luo saw Zhu Cai and Zhu Cai waiting there.
He didn't say much and followed the two women directly to the square in the center of the village to attend the banquet the Great Ogre Clan had prepared for them.
"They're here! They're here!"
"Is that child the legendary Ogre?"
"She's so small, yet the magic essence on her is terrifyingly vast!"
"Don't you think she's adorable?"
"Hey, don't be so rude, Egui Peng-sama saved everyone!"
"..."
Compared to Bai Luo, Egui Peng was clearly more popular among the Great Ogre Clan.
There was nothing they could do; Peng Peng was an Ogre, after all.
Ogres were a legend among the Great Ogre Clan.
They hadn't seen a high-ranking monster of the Great Ogre Clan for an unknown number of years!
"Go on, Peng Peng."
Bai Luo patted Egui Peng's back, signaling her to make an appearance: "Let them see your power."
"Boneh?"
Egui Peng was startled at first, then thought about it and finally reacted.
"Boneh!!"
The girl summoned a green thorn vine stick, and several huge masks, like brilliant jewels, shimmered behind her, reflecting each other.
This dazzling and shocking scene instantly captivated the hearts of all the Great Ogre Clan present.
"Oh oh oh!!"
"What, what a beautiful figure!"
"Truly worthy of being the legendary Ogre!"
"Is this Egui Peng-sama's power?"
For a moment, the entire village was in an uproar.
But it wasn't over yet!
"thorn vine stick: Burst Strike!"
Egui Peng condensed magic power onto the thorn vine stick, then swung it fiercely at the dark night sky.
"Boom!"
Immediately, a pillar of light woven from green, red, blue, gray, and other colors shot into the sky, finally blossoming into brilliant fireworks under the night sky.
"Wow~~~"
The colorful fireworks were reflected in the pupils of the young Great Ogre Clan children.
And more adult Ogres felt an unparalleled power from Egui Peng's casual strike.
"So, so strong..."
"Big sister is amazing~~"
Unlike the reserved adults, the children only knew that Egui Peng was amazing.
So, looking at Egui Peng surrounded by children, Bai Luo signaled her not to worry about him.
Don't forget they had a life link.
If one party was harmed, the other would immediately feel it.
"Go ahead and play, Peng Peng."
After Bai Luo finished speaking, he walked towards the Red Ogre Chief, who had been waiting for a long time.
"Oh, right."
Bai Luo called out to Zhu Cai, who was following beside him.
"Let me also add some flavor to tonight's feast."
He opened his Elf Space and took out a large amount of ingredients and seasonings purchased from the Konosuba World.
At first, Zhu Cai refused.
But Bai Luo's seasonings truly exceeded the girl's expectations.
The aroma, the taste, instantly immersed Zhu Cai in a deliciousness she had never tasted before.
Especially when the girl used these seasonings on the roasted meat that the Great Ogre Clan often ate, the wild aroma instantly swept across the entire square.
"This!"
"What is this smell? How can it be so fragrant?"
"Is this really roasted meat?"
"Delicious! So delicious!"
"Is it because of this spice? So magical!"
"..."
That night, bonfires were lit in the village to celebrate their successful hunt of the Insect Monster that had been harming the forest, and also to welcome the arrival of Bai Luo and Egui Peng.
And at Bai Luo's persuasion, Egui Peng, who had returned, sat together with Zhu Cai, Zhu Cai, and other female Great Ogre Clan members.
Egui Peng, who originated from the Japanese Momotaro legend, had a personality and habits almost identical to the Great Ogre Clan, and quickly blended in with everyone.
On the other side, Bai Luo sat with Bai Lao, accompanied by Hong Maru and his father.
"Old man, you must be the eldest in the village, right?"
Bai Luo poured a cup of wine for the old man, then gestured with an open hand for him to taste it.
He wasn't worried about being harmed at all.
With the divine skill of Life Link, fatal attacks were ineffective against Bai Luo.
Even if Bai Lao were to cut Bai Luo's neck with a knife, it would be converted into numerical damage and transferred to Egui Peng.
If it were before, Bai Luo would have worried that Egui Peng would be exhausted to death by him.
But now...
With Super Regeneration, Egui Peng could recover from overall life loss in minutes.
This was also why Bai Luo dared to sit with a sword master like Bai Lao without changing his expression.
"Thank you, young man."
Bai Lao smiled, picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and his eyes immediately lit up.
"What sweet and mellow wine..."
Even the usually composed Bai Lao couldn't help but become intoxicated by the fine wine Bai Luo had produced, and he vaguely began to guess Bai Luo's origins.
Rare spices, mellow wine, and that powerful strength...
'Is he a reincarnator from another world?'
However, Bai Lao harbored no ill intentions.
Regardless, Bai Luo had saved the younger generation in their village.
This kindness was too profound to repay.
So, the danger Bai Luo imagined encountering in the Great Ogre Clan village was simply impossible.
The Great Ogre Clan, who upheld loyalty and repaid kindness, would absolutely not harm their benefactor.
"Mr. Bai Luo's kindness, we of the Great Ogre Clan have no way to repay."
"If you are willing to settle in the village, it would be an honor for us Ogres."
The Red Ogre Chief knew Bai Luo still needed to consider, so he suggested: "Mr. Bai Luo and Egui Peng-sama can stay at my house first, and tomorrow I will have someone build a house for you."
"As for the future, if you wish to establish a new residence outside, we will also do our best to help you find a suitable place."
Although he said this, the Red Ogre Chief still hoped Bai Luo would stay.
This temporary stay would be a very good trial.
"Then I'll trouble you."
That night, Bai Luo and Egui Peng slept at the Red Ogre Chief's house.
Even though they were in the Jura Great Forest, Bai Luo enjoyed the comforts of food, clothing, and shelter from a civilized world.
Undoubtedly, this was much more comfortable than Bai Luo building a camp from scratch.