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The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Opening

Deliford grows increasingly concerned about his aging and creaking body, largely due to the results of his latest health checkup. When he considers quitting the skyfarer life to return home for good, the crew decides to take him somewhere special to lift his spirits.


Deliford, a thirty-seven-year-old man who is 180 centimeters tall and weighs 78 kilograms.
His hobbies are keeping a diary and saving money. While a huge fan of his wife's pickled vegetables, he's not so big on today's youth and big dreamers.
Deliford was once revered as a master spear wielder in the imperial army, but he was let go after a falling-out with his commanding officer.
He then went skyfaring as a member of (Captain)'s crew for some time, before joining the imperial army once more by the recommendation of a former colleague.
However, he said goodbye to the empire for good after a certain incident and now travels with the crew again.
One day, Deliford and crew are returning to the Grandcypher after completing an assignment.
Deliford: Sigh... I apologize for not being in my best shape today. I hope I am not being a burden.
Deliford: Though I must say, (Captain)'s swiftness in battle is truly remarkable.
Lyria: Um, Deliford... You left half of your lunch untouched earlier. Are you not feeling well?
Deliford: My, what a failure of an adult I am to have children worrying about me.
Deliford: To speak honestly, I've been finding lately that my stomach gets bloated easily. I don't handle greasy foods as well as I used to.
Lyria: Ah, so that's why. You've been looking tired since this morning, and we were a bit worried.
Vyrn: Come to think of it... (Captain) and me noticed you've been waking up later than usual too.
Deliford: Haha... What an embarrassment I am to be worrying not just Lyria, but you two as well...
Deliford: The truth is... mornings have been getting tough for me. Even after a good night's rest—I find myself waking up tired and lightheaded.
Vyrn: Wow, you could really use a pick-me-up, huh... You gonna be okay, old man?
Deliford: Urk! I am no old man! I'm still borderline young!
Vyrn: If you've got enough pep for a retort like that, then you'll probably be fine. Just be sure to take it easy.
Deliford: Ah, right... I apologize for raising my voice when you're simply showing concern for me.
Deliford: Surely some extra shut eye is all I need. I'll be returning to my room now to rest up.
Lyria: Oh, wait! There was a letter addressed to you, Deliford.
Deliford: Thank you, Lyria. I'll take my leave now. Good night.
Deliford inclines his head at the others, then returns to his cabin with letter in hand.
Lyria: It seems he's taken up a lot more than just jobs with the crew recently... I hope his body will hold up.
Seated before his work desk, Deliford begins jotting down an entry in his diary.
Deliford: "I spent today accompanying the crew to a farmer's plot that was being ransacked by monsters."
Deliford: "When it came to time to clear the fields, I found that my body would not move as I had willed it, failing to link up with (Captain)'s attacks."
Deliford: "Could the inventory side job I've taken up at night be affecting me?"
Deliford: "I cannot afford to be a hindrance to the captain any longer, nor do I wish to decrease the amount I've been sending home."
Deliford: "There must be a solution..."
Glancing over to the envelope received from Lyria earlier, Deliford opens it up.
Deliford: Ah, the results of my health checkup from the other day.
Deliford: My, these numbers are worse than last time...
Deliford: Oh no, they need me to go in for more tests!
Deliford lays bare his disappointment at the news before him.
Deliford: Heh... "Borderline young," my foot...
Seeking a reprieve from reality, he next turns his attention to a half-completed letter to his wife.
Deliford: "Things are going well here. Work is plentiful, meaning I'll be able to send back a little extra this month."
Deliford: "I'm sorry for making you worry all the time."
Deliford: "As soon as work calms down here, I should be able to go back for a visit."
Deliford: "I pray for your continued good health, my dearest wife.
Love, Deliford"
As his gaze meets that of his reflection's in the window, the weary knight lets out a barely audible sigh.
The next morning, others come by Deliford's room when he doesn't show up at departure time.
Lyria: Um, Deliford? Are you awake yet?
Vyrn: You okay in there?
Growing worried, (Captain) knocks on the door.
Deliford: Huff... Huff... Sorry I'm late.
Deliford: I don't mean to make excuses for myself, but I had trouble falling asleep last night...
Vyrn: You sure you're good for this assignment, old man?
Deliford: I am not an old m—
Deliford hangs his head, feeling his strength leaving him.
Deliford: Okay, maybe I really am getting old...
Lyria: Um... Deliford?
Deliford: Reaching Estalucia might be too grand of an ambition for a middle-aged man with a family...
Vyrn: Aw... C'mon now! I was only kidding!
The others are unsure how to respond to Deliford's change in attitude.
Deliford: How pitiful I am...
Deliford: I must apologize for wasting everyone's time with my selfish whims.
Deliford: Perhaps it's time for me to hang up my spear and return h—
(Captain) cuts him short.
  1. We're taking it easy today!

Choose: We're taking it easy today!
Deliford: Wha? But don't you have a job to do?
(Captain) grabs Deliford's hand and breaks into a run.
Deliford: (Captain)! What is this all of a sudden?
Vyrn: Heheh! Guess that means we've got the day off!
Lyria: Teehee... I can't wait to see where we'll be going!
Though somewhat flummoxed, Deliford follows the captain's lead.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 1: Tranquil Wellness - Episode 1

The crew visits Tranquil Wellness, a Port Breeze bathhouse popular for its sauna facilities. When chiding a ruffian who tries to cut the line, they bump into Yngwie, who's come for the sauna. (Captain) and company, wanting Deliford to take this chance to relax on his own, split up with him for a while.


Deliford: This is...
The crew has come to a renowned bathhouse in Port Breeze known as Tranquil Wellness.
Vyrn: Hey, I've heard of this place before... It's famous for saunas, right?
Lyria: Mm-hm, many in the crew come here regularly after finishing up work.
Deliford: Must be lots of middle-aged folks like me lined up at the front...
Deliford: I take it we'll be going in ourselves?
(Captain) responds with a toothy grin.
Middle-Aged Man 1: Phew! Nothing like a nice session at Tranquil Wellness after a hard day's work!
Middle-Aged Man 2: Yeah! I've been to saunas all over, and this is definitely the place to go to come alive.
Deliford: Hm, what does he mean by "come alive"?
A ruffian passes by the crew and cuts into the line at the very front.
Ruffian: Heheh, don't mind me.
Middle-Aged Man 1: Ah...
Ruffian: The hell you lookin' at! You geezers got a problem with me?
Middle-Aged Man 1: N-no... Of course not...
Deliford: You there, youngster.
Ruffian: Ugh, it's one old fart after another...
Deliford: Why don't you be a responsible adult and get into line from the back like the rest of us?
Ruffian: Shut your damn trap! Unless you're lookin' for a beating!
Deliford: Violence isn't the answer to all your problems. What say we talk this out like two grown-ups, eh?
Ruffian: Tch... Lay off already, old man.
Ruffian: Can't be bothered talkin' smack with you. I'll get in the back of the line, so just back off.
The ruffian does as promised.
Deliford: Hunh... Glad we settled that.
Vyrn: Sheesh... Some guests have really bad manners.
Deliford: Indeed... Though I wonder if I should really be taking off work to be here...
Lyria: Aw, Deliford's thinking about work again...
???: Bravo. Nice work there, Deliford.
???: Thanks to your efforts, now I don't have to kick him out.
This man is Yngwie, the former captain of a legendary crew that once took the world by storm.
Lyria: Yngwie, you came too!
Yngwie: Yep, surprised to see you guys at Tranquil Wellness.
Vyrn: We're here to help Deliford relax.
Deliford: What brings you here, Yngwie?
Yngwie: Come now, what a silly question.
Yngwie: Going to a sauna is as natural as putting food in your stomach and whispering sweet nothings into a woman's ear before passing out next to her.
Deliford: R-right...
Yngwie: Au revoir. I'll be going ahead.
Yngwie takes off with a brisk stride.
As the line moves and the crew reaches the front, (Captain) gets ready to pay for all of them.
Deliford: I appreciate it, (Captain), but a child shouldn't have to pay for me.
Deliford: As the adult here, let me pay for us.
Lyria: Thank you, Deliford.
Deliford: Please, this is nothing.
Vyrn: You sure? I mean, it can't be easy sending home that much money each month.
Deliford: I-it's fine! I do save up a bit for times like this!
Vyrn: Heheh, appreciate it! Let's go inside then!
With locker keys in hand, (Captain) and company step into the grounds of Tranquil Wellness.
Deliford follows closely behind them all the while.
Lyria: Um... Deliford, we're going to be looking around for a bit longer.
Deliford: Ah, very well... I'll be waiting over there in the meantime. Please explore to your hearts' content.
  1. Maybe you could hop into the bath first.

Choose: Maybe you could hop into the bath first.
Deliford: Huh? I couldn't possibly abandon you all just to enjoy myself...
Vyrn: Nah, it's cool! Today's your special day to take it easy and relax!
Deliford: Right! How forgetful of me...
Deliford: (I wouldn't want to come off as though I am rejecting their kindness...)
Deliford: Okay then. I'll allow myself to be spoiled and take a nice bath.
Lyria: Great! Take your time!
Vyrn: Whew, he can be a real handful in how he means business all the time...
And so Deliford takes off for the bath alone.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 1: Tranquil Wellness - Episode 2

Deliford enters the sauna room to find Ayer, Yngwie, and the ruffian from earlier already there. Not too fond of the competitive atmosphere in the room, Yngwie leaves first, remarking that coming alive should be a priority. Curious as to what he means by "coming alive," Deliford follows behind him.


After washing himself thoroughly in the shower area, Deliford steps into the giant bath.
Deliford: Aaahh... Phew...
Deliford: This feels so much more liberating than I thought it would.
Deliford: Hm? Isn't that...
Deliford looks to the sauna ahead.
Deliford: A sauna, huh...
Back in Deliford's time as an imperial soldier, he visited a bathhouse with Daryl and Zechs after completing a mission one day.
Deliford: Whew... Today's drills took a lot out of me. Can't wait to wash off my sweat and call it an early night.
???: You're a damn fool if you think you can get stronger without trainin' some more before turnin' in!
???: Don't be goin' soft on me, Deliford! Heck, maybe I can use the sauna to whip your weary spirit back into shape!
Deliford: Come now, Daryl... I'm fatigued and could really use some rest.
???: The first to leave the sauna treats the rest of us to drinks. Sound fair to you two?
Daryl: Hahaha! This is gonna be fun! Zechs, Deliford, you're on!
Zechs: Heh, it's decided then. C'mon, Deliford. You're with us.
Deliford: H-hold it! I haven't agreed to anything yet!
Deliford: Ah... Good times.
Deliford: Now then, to rekindle my weary spirit with the sauna.
Fond memories still lingering in his mind, Deliford makes for his next destination.
The sauna room is considerably darker than the rest of the bathhouse, taking Deliford's eyes a moment to adjust.
Deliford: There must be an open space somewhere...
Ruffian: Oh great, not that old fart again...
Deliford: Pardon...
Deliford: (The youngster from earlier... I should take care not to agitate him.)
???: ...
Ayer is a youth who once spent his nights as a brawler at an underground fighting arena.
He has since given up the illicit lifestyle and now serves as a member of (Captain)'s crew.
Deliford: My, if it isn't Ayer! What a surprise to see you here!
Ayer: Uh... Who are you again?
Deliford: Urk! I am one of the more experienced spear wielders in (Captain)'s crew—
Ayer: Ah... My bad. We've got so many members on the ship that it's hard to keep track of everyone.
Ruffian: Pfft... Talk about a lamer of a geezer.
Deliford: Ngh...
Yngwie: Hey, Deliford. There's an open spot right next to me.
Deliford: Y-Yngwie!
Yngwie: Ayer. Let the man pass, won't you?
Ayer: Of course...
Ayer: (So this guy knows Yngwie, huh...)
Yngwie: Merci.
With a sauna mat in hand, a slightly dazed Deliford makes his way up to the spot next to Yngwie.
Deliford: Phew... Thanks for calling out to me.
Yngwie: You here to romance the sauna too?
Deliford: Romance the... sauna?
Yngwie: It's so comfy in here that it doesn't hurt to get extra hot and steamy. And no matter how many others saunas I go to...
Yngwie: This is the one I always find myself coming back to. Home sweet home.
Deliford: Perhaps there is much more to saunas than I thought...
Yngwie: But enough talk. Clear your head and just take in the sauna.
The men continue sweating as a sense of stillness returns to the room.
Ruffian: Hrgh.... Ngh...
Ruffian: (Damn it... Why hasn't anyone left yet?)
Ayer: Phew...
Ayer: (No way am I gonna be first to punk out.)
Deliford: Mng... Ah...
Deliford: (I came in last, so I cannot possibly leave before these youngsters...)
Yngwie: Heh...
Yngwie: A sauna's no place to be competing with others.
Noticing that the others are treating this as a contest of endurance, Yngwie speaks up.
Deliford: ...!
Yngwie?
Yngwie places his sauna hat over Deliford's head.
Yngwie: The hot air from the sauna stones tends to gather by the ceiling.
Yngwie: If you don't want to get dizzy, use this hat to cover your head.
Deliford: I... I'll be... fine...
Yngwie: Just take it. Consider it a token of my appreciation.
Yngwie: Thanks to you, I've come alive before things got too messy.
Deliford: Then I graciously accept...
Deliford: Though I'm not sure what you mean by "come alive."
Yngwie: Hm, I don't think that can be explained with words.
Yngwie: If you really want to know, then follow me.
Deliford: Ah! Yngwie!
Deliford rushes after him.
Ruffian: Hng... Ugh...
Ruffian: (Old-timers are outta the picture. Now it's just me and this punk...)
Ayer: Heh...
Ayer: (Milksops, all of 'em.)
The battle of wills continues between Ayer and the ruffian.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 1: Tranquil Wellness - Episode 3

Under Yngwie's instruction, Deliford tries cold-water bathing and fresh-air bathing next. After repeating the entire process for a total of three sets, a euphoric bliss is supposed to fill the body. But before Deliford and Yngwie can reach that state, a raucous clamor from the ruffian pulls them out of the moment.


After leaving the sauna, Deliford trails behind Yngwie.
They come across a warning sign for a part of the establishment that's sectioned off.
Deliford: What's this? "Beware, even the gods would go mad—"
Yngwie: Don't worry about that. We're here for this.
Yngwie pours a bucket of hot water over himself before entering the cold-water bath.
Yngwie: A cold-water bath follows the sauna.
Deliford: Er...
Yngwie: What's wrong? Not a fan of cold water?
Deliford: I'm ashamed to admit it...
Yngwie: Everyone gets cold feet at first—no pun intended. But don't expect to come alive if you don't get in here.
Yngwie: Wash the sweat off yourself first, then brace yourself for the plunge.
Deliford: Very well...
Deliford pours a bucket of hot water over himself as Yngwie had done, then enters the bath with wobbly steps.
Deliford: Brrrr... Nngh... Aaghh...
Yngwie: Embrace the cold. Let loose so that your body can take it all in.
Deliford: Hm... Aaiiieeeee!
Now that the two are inside the bath, the ruffian from earlier shows up.
Ruffian: Wasn't gonna pass out just to prove myself to some punk...
Ruffian: A cold bath's just what I need to take off this heat.
The ruffian prepares to jump in, his sweat-laden body uncleaned.
Yngwie: Hold up, kiddo. Don't you know it's against the rules to come in all gross?
Ruffian: You wanna try sayin' that again, old man?
Yngwie: Listen up, I'll only say this once. If you wanna get in the water, then wash the stink off yourself first.
Ruffian: Geez, what's it to you anyway? Why do you gotta butt in?
Deliford: Rules are meant to be followed...
Ruffian: Ugh, not you again... Forget it—you miserable old gits can have the bath to yourselves.
Ayer comes along just as the ruffian stalks off.
Ayer: ...
Deliford & Yngwie: ...
With a light nod at his fellow crew members, Ayer continues on without entering the bath.
Yngwie: All right, we've soaked long enough.
Yngwie: No point staying in here longer than necessary. Moderation in everything is key.
Deliford: I... I see...
They enter the central courtyard next, situated next to the main baths.
Gently wiping away the moisture from his body with a bath towel, Yngwie plops down on a garden chair.
Yngwie: Scrub yourself clean of water, and you won't have to worry about getting chills from heat evaporation at the sauna later.
Deliford: So we'll be repeating the process?
Deliford: Hm... What's this unusually comfortable sensation I'm feeling...
Yngwie: It's a sign that your body's awakening to the greatness that is saunas.
Yngwie: Sauna, cold-water bathing, and fresh-air bathing. The three steps make up one set. We have two more sets to go.
Deliford: Two more sets...
Yngwie: Three sets is one session. Complete the cycle to "come alive," if you will. It's almost a ritual of sorts.
Yngwie: But if you find it tough, take care not to push yourself either.
Deliford: U-understood! I've decided to see this through to the end!
Yngwie: Good. Next time you use the sauna, don't forget to drink plenty of water first.
Yngwie serves himself some water from the giant water tank next to him.
Yngwie: Glug, glug...
Deliford: I didn't even notice the water tank there...
Deliford: Glug, glug... Aah! How refreshing!
Having replenished himself, Deliford continues after Yngwie.
Yngwie: ...
Deliford: Huff... It's getting hot...
Yngwie: ...
Deliford: Ngh... So cold...
Yngwie: Ah...
Deliford: (Huh? Is it just my imagination, or does this feel better than last time?)
Yngwie: ...
Deliford: Huff...
Yngwie: Hm...
Deliford: Brr... Cold as usual... Wait...
Deliford: A tingling sensation envelops my skin if I remain perfectly still...
Yngwie: That's known as a veil.
Deliford: Veil?
Yngwie: A divine film of water that covers your body.
Yngwie: Master the veil, and cold-water bathing becomes that much easier.
Yngwie: The veil is a frail one, so don't rely on it too much though.
Deliford: Understood, Yngwie!
Having completed their three sets of cold-water bathing, they move on to one last bout of fresh-air bathing.
Yngwie: Tres bien... I can feel myself coming alive real soon...
Deliford: (Huh? Another strange sensation...)
Deliford: (A jolt rocks my very core as an inner warmth fills my entire body!)
Deliford: (It's as if my body has become one with the skies... This indescribable happiness... It can only mean...)
Yngwie: (Heh... Good to know you're feeling it too, Deliford. Whenever you're ready...)
Deliford: (I am ready, Yngwie!)
Yngwie & Deliford: I... I'm ali—
Ruffian: Gyahahaha! What a riot!
Yngwie & Deliford: Urk!
Ruffian: So how 'bout it, huh? Feelin' alive yet?
The ruffian's raucous cackle breaks Deliford's blissful train of thought.
Yngwie: I'd shut my mouth if I were you, kiddo.
Deliford: Would you mind lowering your voice a bit? There are other guests relaxing here as well.
Ruffian: Wait, not you two again! All right, I've just about had it up to here!
Ruffian: Come at me, geezers! It's time I taught you a lesson!
Yngwie: Hunh... The fool doesn't know when to quit, does he.
Deliford: You leave us no choice... Out with you then!
The ruffian is forcefully hauled out of the bathhouse before he can even make a move.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 1: Tranquil Wellness - Episode 4

Deliford and Yngwie meet up with the crew for a light repast of curry and coffee milk, staples of the Tranquil Wellness cafeteria. Afterward, Yngwie hands Deliford a list of reputable bathhouses with sauna facilities.


Yngwie and Deliford were so close to reaching the peak of their sauna experience, only to be disturbed by the ruffian.
They hand him over to Tranquil Wellness's staff, then join the crew at the establishment's cafeteria.
Vyrn: So you two ended up hanging out together, huh?
Deliford: Yes, I found Yngwie at the sauna.
Lyria: Did you enjoy your bath, Deliford?
Deliford: Very much so. Thank you for asking.
Yngwie: If only that nuisance hadn't come in at the last minute, things would've been perfect.
Lyria: Huh? Did something happen?
Deliford: I guess you could say a giant snake snuck into the garden!
Vyrn: Wow, must've been rough!
Deliford: We did a capture and release. Fortunately no one was hurt!
Vyrn: Good to hear.
Deliford: Anyhow, it was a great bath!
Seeing the cheer in Deliford's expression puts a smile on (Captain)'s face.
Deliford: You have my thanks, (Captain).
Sensing an unnatural quality to Deliford's behavior, Yngwie whispers to him.
Yngwie: (Psst, you avoiding the subject of the ruffian on purpose?)
Deliford: (Yes... I'd rather not cause them unnecessary worry.)
Yngwie: (In that case, I'll try to be careful too.)
Deliford: (I appreciate it...)
Yngwie: Let's go for food, guys. I'll tell you the best stuff they have on the menu.
After finishing their order with the waiter, Yngwie shows off the locker key attached to his wrist.
Deliford: Hm?
Yngwie: The orders I just made for us are recorded on this wristband, so you can leave the bill to me.
Deliford: After all the help you've given me, I couldn't possibly let you buy me food too!
Deliford: Please allow me instead!
Yngwie: I have it taken care of, Deliford. Don't you worry about it.
Yngwie: You know, you have a tendency to take things too seriously.
Deliford: M-my apologies...
Yngwie: What's there to apologize for? Seriously, we've been naked together. Nothing wrong with letting a friend treat you.
Before long, the waiter comes with their food.
Yngwie: This is the establishment's specialty curry and coffee milk.
Lyria: Mm! That curry looks so good!
Yngwie: It's standard stuff to be honest, but curry's good anywhere.
Vyrn: I thought you two might want beer after coming out of the bath, but coffee milk, huh?
Yngwie: Beer's good too, but coffee milk's the better option when having a meal with large groups at Tranquil Wellness.
Yngwie: Okay then, che—
Deliford: Sigh...
Yngwie: What is it, Deliford? Something got you down?
Deliford: Ah! I just feel guilty with myself when so many people are working hard today...
Yngwie: Geez... What do you think you've come to bathhouse for, pal?
Yngwie: You have (Captain)'s permission, don't you?
Yngwie: Sometimes, you just have to let loose and enjoy what's in front of you.
  1. Yngwie's right.
  2. Let's forget about work today.

Choose: Yngwie's right.
Deliford: Very well... I'll take your advice and focus on enjoying the day to my heart's content.

Choose: Let's forget about work today.
Deliford: Yes, perhaps I should...
Lyria: Deliford, your job today is to rest up your body!
Deliford: Rest, eh... Thank you, Lyria.
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Yngwie: Good, it's settled then. Cheers!
All Three: Cheers!
  1. Cheers!

Choose: Cheers!
Deliford: Glug, glug... Phew! Love it!
Lyria: This coffee milk is delicious!
Vyrn: Goes really well with the spiciness of the curry too!
Yngwie: That's right. The curry and coffee milk they serve here couldn't be a more perfect combo.
Having finished their scrumptious meal, they proceed to the recess area next.
While the crew is resting up, Deliford speaks to Yngwie.
Deliford: Thanks to you, I now have a slightly better idea of what it means to "come alive."
Yngwie: The world of saunas is a vast one waiting to be explored. You've only seen a glimpse of what it can offer.
Deliford: Is that so...
Yngwie: You're looking a little less sour than before. Perhaps you've cleared some of the doubt in your mind.
Deliford: That may very well be... I do find myself in a lighter state of mind.
Yngwie: Glad to hear it. I've got a little something for you.
Yngwie hands Deliford a memo.
Deliford: What's this?
Yngwie: A list of my favorite bathhouses with sauna facilities.
Yngwie: If you plan on going down the path of sauna mastery, visiting those places would be a good start.
Deliford: Thank you.
Yngwie: Not a problem, just my way of paying it forward.
Deliford: Yawn...
Yngwie: Looks like you could use some shut-eye.
Deliford: Y-you must forgive me! How rude of me to yawn in front of others!
Yngwie: It's fine. You're just feeling the effects of the sauna.
Yngwie: Lean into that drowsiness, and you'll be brimming with energy tomorrow morning.
Yngwie: Let's call it a day.
Deliford: Agreed. (Captain), shall we head back soon?
Deliford calls out to the others, who are seated nearby.
Vyrn: Huh? Heading back already?
Lyria: Mng... I'm getting kind of sleepy myself.
Rubbing their tired eyes, they decide to return to the Grandcypher.
Deliford immediately falls asleep after plopping down on his bed.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 2: Valtz Health Center - Episode 1

The following day, with (Captain)'s permission and Yngwie's list in hand, Deliford decides to visit other sauna facilities. His first stop is the Valtz Health Center, where he tries out the outdoor and medicinal baths before stepping into the sauna.


The next morning, Deliford wakes up full of vim and vigor.
Deliford: My body's never felt so light... It's as Yngwie said!
Deliford: I'll do a fantastic job with today's work for sure... Hm?
Deliford notices a letter stuck in the crack of his door and grabs it.
Deliford: "You are hereby temporarily banned from all monster-hunting quests. I am putting you on sauna duty."
Deliford: "Sauna research is just as important as any other job, so rest assured—I'll still be paying you in full.
From (Captain)"
Deliford: (Captain)...
Deliford: Thank you so much for doing this for me.
With Yngwie's list of recommended saunas in hand, Deliford boards a passenger airship to begin his tour.
After a short flight, he arrives at his first destination.
Deliford: So this is the Valtz Health Center... The guests here seem to be a lot older on average compared to Tranquil Wellness.
Deliford signs up at the reception desk, straps the locker key to his wristband, then steps inside.
He stops by the bulletin board, something on it catching his eye.
Deliford: From singing contests to musical performances to acrobatics shows, they have it all...
Deliford: What an eventful place this is.
Deliford: That explains why every elderly person I pass by is full of excitement.
Deliford puts away his clothes in the locker room, then proceeds to shower.
Feeling sufficiently clean, he steps into the outdoor bath.
Deliford: Wow, constantly flowing spring water directly from the source! Valtz is truly special!
Deliford: I didn't know the scent of sulfur could be this soothing.
Deliford: The pamphlet I was eyeing earlier mentioned that they have many types of baths here.
Deliford: Aah, yes... I can feel the herbal bathing salts in this hot spring soaking into my body.
Deliford: The ten varieties of herbs they use must be having their intended effect.
Deliford: I wouldn't mind coming back just for this.
Deliford: Next...
Deliford: Oh my! The bubbles cling to my body as soon as I step into this highly concentrated carbonate spring.
Deliford: The lukewarm water is especially comforting. Given that this spring is supposed to promote blood flow, I could probably stay here all day.
Deliford: But no... As nice as that would be, the sauna awaits.
Deliford: Yes, that's what I really came here for...
Deliford: I heard they use locally mined blistering ores as the sauna stones.
Deliford: Sounds like it'd be a decently hot sauna, but what's this ice box doing in front?
Deliford: Ah, I suppose it's to help with rehydration. How considerate.
Deliford: Now... On to the sauna.
A determined Deliford opens the door to the blistering ore sauna.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 2: Valtz Health Center - Episode 2

Deliford finds Eugen, Soriz, and Jin—regulars at the Valtz Health Center—in the sauna room. While hanging out with them, he asks for the secret to their youthful, energetic spirit despite their age.


Inside the brightly lit room, a screen with a projection of the great outdoors can be seen on the wall.
Unlike at Tranquil Wellness, the guests here are readily engaging in conversation. Deliford looks for an open spot.
Eugen: ...
Soriz: ...
Jin: ...
Deliford: Eugen, Soriz, Jin!
Deliford finds a veteran gunner, a rock-crushing warrior, and a chivalrous samurai.
The ex-soldier became fast friends with the fundoshi-wearing trio after fishing up a bonito together in the seas of Auguste.
Eugen: Well, well, if it ain't Deliford. How's life been treatin' ya?
Deliford: Well enough, fortunately... What brings you three here?
Soriz: Ain't it obvious? We're soakin' in the steam of the sauna.
Jin: Ever since we crossed paths in this very room one day, we've been meeting here regularly to catch up.
Eugen: It's a chance to lay ourselves bare to each other.
Jin: We find it a lot easier to bring up certain topics when we're as relaxed as we are here.
Jin: It's now become an important social part of our lives.
Deliford: So the sauna can be a place for social interaction, I see.
Soriz: I'd be in paradise if only we had more honeys around...
Soriz: But as you might've noticed, it's mostly grandpas here!
Deliford: I see...
Eugen: Which is why it's nice to have a young'un like you pop in at the sauna.
Deliford: Oh, but I am definitely no young'un...
Soriz: If you ask me... you, Jin, and maybe even Eugen could pass for young'uns!
Eugen: Haha, you can say that again!
Deliford: ...
Eugen: Huh? There a reason you're lookin' down in the mouth?
Deliford: Ah, I was just wondering what I can do to look youthful like you three.
Eugen: Hunh... Feels like I've been asked the same question before.
Eugen: Y'know, I never really gave it much thought.
Eugen: How 'bout you, Soriz?
Soriz: Eat well, sleep well, train well, and last but not least... lay eyes on the honeys every now and then! That's all there is to it!
Deliford: Eat, sleep, train, and look at... honeys?
Soriz: Don't dwell too hard on it. Just try livin' life thinking about your next encounter with a beautiful woman!
Deliford: But you see, I...
Eugen: Gwahaha! Deliford loves his wife more than anything else! You're gonna have to give him a pass on that one, Soriz!
Jin, who was deep in contemplation, shares his thoughts next.
Jin: I believe one's mindset to be much more important than age, which is just a number.
Deliford: Mindset, you say?
Jin: Those who've found their purpose in life and devote their entire being to it tend to come off as much younger than their actual age may suggest.
Jin: If you flip that around, it also means that the young who spend their days without purpose end up looking much older than they actually are.
Deliford: Purpose in life, eh...
Eugen: And before we forget... Using the sauna helps keep you young too.
Soriz: Hahah! No doubt about that!
Soriz: Anyway, we'd be gettin' in the way of the elderly if we stayed any longer. What say we head out?
Jin: Indeed. Let us go.
Deliford: Um, the truth is I'm still new to saunas. In fact, this is my second time using one...
Deliford: If it's not a bother, would you mind if I joined you three?
Eugen: Sure, it's cool with us. Come along.
Making good use of this chance meeting, Deliford follows behind the trio.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 2: Valtz Health Center - Episode 3

Deliford gets to try out a sauna with freely adjustable temperature via self-loyly. To finish up for the day, he joins the heave-ho trio in the waterfall bath and becomes one with them through mastery of the waterfall.


The men come to a cold-water bath and enter without hesitation after pouring some hot water over themselves.
All Three: Phew...
Deliford: My turn... Brrr...
Eugen: The water's about fifteen degrees. Feels good, don't it?
Deliford: Feels... good, you say...
Jin: When it's this cold, you're less likely to stay in the bath for too long and pass out as a result.
Deliford: I-I suppose so...
Deliford: As cold as it is, the veil will protect me...
Soriz: Heh, that'll work for now, but you won't last long-term if that's all you've got.
Deliford: Ngh...
Soriz: Hahaha! You can do this!
They proceed to the nearby rest area next for fresh-air bathing.
All Four: Phew...
It is time for the sauna once more.
Eugen: That right there's our next destination.
Deliford: A... tent?
In the corner of the outdoor bath area is a tent-style sauna room.
Deliford: Hm, I guess saunas come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
Eugen: Just goes to show that you can enjoy the sauna anywhere, be it the mountains, in the open sea, or an outdoor bathing area.
Deliford: The world of saunas is truly profound.
Deliford: Hm, what's this?
Deliford points to the bucket and ladle in front of the stove.
Jin: They're used for handling scented water.
Jin: The act of pouring scented water to set off steam from the sauna stones is known as loyly.
Jin: Visitors to this tent are free to adjust the temperature to their liking, also known as self-loyly.
Deliford: Fascinating... I'd love to try this self-loyly for myself!
Soriz: Heheh... Hope you don't regret it!
Deliford: Huh?
Soriz: Here goes!
Soriz begins applying loyly, quickly steaming up the room.
Deliford: Hot, hot, hot!
Soriz: Not hot enough!
Eugen: Phew, gotta love that heat wave.
Deliford: Ouch! My ears hurt!
Jin: You'll want it to take it easy since it's your first time. Feel free to—
Deliford: I'll take my leave now!
Unable to withstand the heat any longer, Deliford storms out of the room first.
They follow up with the cold-water bath and fresh-air bath steps once more before beginning their third and final set.
All Four: ...
Eugen: This sauna uses a magic heater. How do you like it?
Deliford: Hm... I can feel my body warming up from the very core.
Jin: It offers a different sort of relief from the burning-hot sauna.
Soriz: You guys ready to move on?
They go to the outskirts of the outdoor bathing area.
Deliford: This is... another cold bath?
Eugen: Mm-hm, it's the one you use before finishing up.
Soriz: Everyone good?
Jin: Let us begin!
All Three: Heave-ho!
Deliford: Um... You call it a bath...
Deliford: But this looks to me more like a waterfall...
All Three: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
The three continue shouting in unison as they position themselves beneath what's essentially a waterfall.
Deliford: I... I'm not sure if I can...
All Three: Heave! Heave! Heave!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
All Three: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
All Three: Eve-ho! Eve-ho!
Eve-ho! Eeeve-ho!
Deliford: Such a marvelous aura they're projecting!
Deliford: What kind of a man would I be if I were to back down here!
Deliford: The time has come for you to awaken to the greatness within you, Deliford!
Inspired by the heave-ho trio and ready for greatness, the ex-soldier plunges into the cold-water bath without a second thought.
Deliford: Heave-ho...
All Three: Heave-ho...
Deliford: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
All Three: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Deliford: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
All Three: Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
All Four: Heave! Heave!
Heave! Heave!
All Four: Heavehoheavehoeavehoeaveho!
Heavehoheavehoeavehoeaveho!
All Four: Eve-ho! Eve-ho!
Eve-ho! Eeeve-ho!
All Four: Eve! Eve! Eve! Eve!
Eve-ho! Eve-ho! Eeeve-ho!
All Four: Eeeeve-hooo!
The intense waterfall training allows the four to become one in their love for saunas.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 2: Valtz Health Center - Episode 4

The four partake in alcoholic beverages while fresh-air bathing. Deliford falls asleep from fatigue and tipsiness, and so is unable to experience coming alive like the other three. They end up talking the night away over drinks.


After completing the waterfall bath, Deliford and company proceed with their final fresh-air bathing rep.
Deliford: My goodness... I thought I was going to be a goner.
Soriz: Heheh. Gotta hand it to ya—you've got guts!
Jin: Thanks to you joining us, Deliford, it felt more exhilarating than usual.
Deliford: I was so entranced that I just went with the flow...
Eugen comes back with something in his arms.
Eugen: Hey, I brought beer and snacks for us all!
Deliford: Huh?
Soriz: 'Preciate it!
Jin: Much appreciated.
Deliford: I-is it really okay to be drinking alcohol here?
Soriz: Huh? Ah, right, this is your first time here.
Soriz: It's true most bathhouses ban alcohol, but the Valtz Health Center prefers to give its guests more freedom.
Eugen: I mean, just look at the kiosk over there. They're sellin' beer and snacks right in front of us.
Jin: This is a special area where food and drink are allowed, as long as the guests are respectful and mind their manners.
Deliford: I-I see...
Eugen: What's wrong? You don't drink?
Deliford: No, it's just... I find myself hesitating for some reason...
Eugen: Must feel like you're breakin' the rules, huh?
Deliford: Yes...
Eugen: Well, no one's gonna force ya. Even when presented with boundless freedom, some prefer to chain themselves down.
Eugen: Of course, the choice to restrict yourself is also a freedom.
Eugen: You're free to join us if you change your mind.
Yngwie: You have (Captain)'s permission, don't you?
Yngwie: Sometimes, you just have to let loose and enjoy what's in front of you.
Deliford: No, no, I'm glad to join you right this second!
Eugen: Hahahah! That's more like it!
Eugen proudly raises his glass.
Eugen: Cheers!
The Other Three: Cheers!
While letting the breezy wind brush against their skin, the men partake in a light repast.
They close their eyes, deeply absorbed in the moment.
Eugen: Ah... I'm in heaven.
Soriz: Mm... Almost there.
Jin: Yes... I'm feeling it...
Deliford: Zzz...
All Three: I'm alive.
Deliford: Zzz... Mng...
Having come alive from the sauna session, the men are now at the cafeteria.
Deliford: H-how embarrassing...
Eugen: What a shame to catch up on z's right before comin' alive!
Deliford: How irresponsible of me to trouble you all!
Soriz: Nah, it's no trouble really. Whether to come alive or sleep is another one of your freedoms.
Jin: Fatigue from the waterfall mixed with the power of alcohol can have a dozing effect after all.
Deliford: I have shamed myself...
Eugen: C'mon now, don't sweat the small stuff! Here, have another beer with us!
All Three: Cheers!
Eugen: Phew! Post-sauna drinks are somethin' else!
Deliford: And what might this hot and bubbly dish be?
Soriz: Magmapo tofu—it's a specialty of the Valtz Health Center.
Deliford: Magmapo tofu...
Jin: It's filled with piping-hot spicy red bean paste that's meant to look like magma.
Eugen: Wanna try a bite?
Deliford: Gulp... Why, I'd love to!
Deliford very cautiously transports a spoonful of magmapo tofu into his mouth.
Deliford: It's spicy... but delicious!
Eugen: Hahahah! Goes great with beer, don't it?
They have a grand time with their mini-feast.
Now feeling a bit tipsy, Deliford poses a question to the others.
Deliford: By the by, the results of my health checkup came in the other day. I'm to go in for further tests...
Eugen: No way. You've already got problems at your age?
Deliford: It is embarrassing to admit...
Deliford: Do the three of you never have health problems?
Soriz: If it weren't obvious enough, I'm fit as a fiddle!


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Soriz: Truth be told though, I had a brush with death not too long ago, but (Captain) saved me. I've been a bit more careful since then.
Soriz: Wouldn't be right to worry the crew any more than I already do after all.
Jin: I've caught colds before, but that's the extent of it. Though I certainly have noticed an improvement in my overall condition ever since becoming a regular at the sauna.

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Jin: I've caught colds before, but that's the extent of it. Though I certainly have noticed an improvement in my overall condition ever since becoming a regular at the sauna.
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Eugen: When you make this a regular habit of yours like us, sickness just goes away, you know?
Deliford: Hm, perhaps saunas are the secret to sound health after all.
Eugen: In the end, us skyfarers are gonna kick the bucket when it's our time no matter how much we take care of ourselves.
Eugen: Since there's no telling when we'll go, it's important to live every day as if it's your last.
Soriz: Hahah! Couldn't have said it better myself, Eugen!
Jin: As it's often said that a warrior must be ready to die at a moment's notice...
Jin: I couldn't be in more agreement with Eugen.
Deliford: To live life without regrets so that you're always prepared for the inevitability of death, huh...
Deliford: (But would I really be capable of that?)
Soriz: C'mon, Deliford! You're lookin' all gloomy again!
Jin: If you have anything else you'd like to discuss, we'll be more than glad to listen.
Deliford: Sniff... Thank you so much!
Eugen: All righty! Who wants more beer!
Deliford: I would! It's a pleasure to share drinks with you all!
And so the four keep each other company for the remainder of the night.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 3: Cerulean Spa 1 - Episode 1

Deliford meets up with the crew, which currently includes Cagliostro and Izmir, at Auguste's Cerulean Spa next, an establishment popular among the younger crowd. As much fun as Deliford has touring the facilities with the crew, he feels out of place among so many youngsters. When going off to purchase drinks for the others, he stops by a sauna.


Deliford: Urg... My head hurts...
After a night of drinking at the Valtz Heath Center, Deliford wakes up with a hangover.
Deliford: I think I... was supposed to meet the crew today...
After taking some medicine to calm his ringing head, Deliford sets out for their meetup place.
Upbeat Guy: Ahaha...
Upbeat Gal: Teehee...
Deliford: Young couples in swimsuits are snuggling up to each other and chatting away...
Deliford: Unlike the others, this establishment feels particularly modern and chic...
Deliford: I... I've never felt more out of place!
Auguste's Cerulean Spa is a popular resort destination for couples looking to enjoy a sauna together and spend the night.
Lyria: Oh! Deliford!
Vyrn: Heyo! What are you standin' around there for?
  1. Over here!

Choose: Over here!
Deliford: Huh? Ah, (Captain)!
Feeling rather uneasy to be alone in such a place, Deliford is delighted to see his friends.
Deliford: You're a sight for sore eyes!
Deliford: You kids must have been feeling lonely too.
Vyrn: Nah, it's been fun so far.
Deliford: That's good to hear... But it'll be even better now that you have an adult to accompany you.
Deliford: Allow me to lead the way as we tour the facilities.
Lyria: Um, but we were going to play with everyone at the pool...
???: Heya, Deliford.
This is Cagliostro, a talented genius who is also the founder of alchemy.
Deliford: C-Cagliostro! What brings you here?
Cagliostro: Do you even have to ask?
Cagliostro: Cute little girls like me absolutely adore spas!
???: Mm-hm... Floating in the pool feels so nice.
That's Izmir, a woman gifted with the power of ice magic.
Deliford: Oh, Izmir is with you too, huh.
Cagliostro and Izmir are floating in a pool filled to the brim.
Lyria: Come join us in the pool, Deliford!
Deliford: Er, I...
Vyrn: Aw, c'mon now! Are you seriously not gonna use a pool when it's right in front of ya?
Unable to refuse their invitation, Deliford ends up joining them.
Deliford: Um, Cagliostro... The boundaries of this pool seem to have no wall. Does that not make it dangerous?
Cagliostro: Huh? What are you talking about? Take a good look. The walls are transparent.
Deliford: Ah, you're right... I suppose there's no worry of injury after all...
Cagliostro: Geez, talk about being a worrywart. You might wanna try enjoying yourself more.
Deliford: Perhaps you're right...
Lyria: Having fun, Larana?
Izmir: Teehee... Swimming in here makes me feel like a fish soaring in the skies.
Izmir: Lyria, I'd like to try that next...
Lyria: The bath? Okay, let's all go together.
Cagliostro: Of course, you're coming along too, Unky Deliford!
Deliford: Er, I think I'd rather observe from afar...
Cagliostro: No excuses! You're coming with us one way or another.
Deliford: O-okay!
Izmir: This bubbly water feels kind of funny, in a good way...
Lyria: And the scent from the flowers in bloom makes it that much more relaxing!
Deliford uncomfortably bends his large frame to enter the jacuzzi bath with everyone.
Deliford: ...
Cagliostro: This definitely gets a Cagliostro seal of approval!
Vyrn: Hey, I heard the staff'll bring us whatever we order. Who wants something to drink?
Deliford: I'll go make the order!
Lyria: Are you sure?
Deliford: Of course! Just let me know what you'd like!
Izmir: Hm, I'd like to try the Cerulean Spa's special tropical drink.
Lyria: I'd like the same!
Vyrn: Me three!
Cagliostro: Me four!
  1. Me five!

Choose: Me five!
Deliford: Okay then, that's five tropical drinks.
Deliford goes off to make the order.
Before returning to the others, a sauna billboard catches his attention.
Deliford: (I'm not sure I can get used to the jacuzzi bath...)
Deliford: (And with Cagliostro among their ranks, they do not need another adult to watch over them.)
Deliford: (I hope they don't mind, but I must see this for myself.)
Deliford finds himself drawn to the sauna.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 3: Cerulean Spa 1 - Episode 2

Deliford finds Vane and Percival in the sauna room. He is overjoyed to hear that Vane both looks up to him and mistakes him to be their age. But upon learning of Vane's status as vice-captain of the Order of the White Dragons, Deliford feels a little down as he considers his own standing in life.


A fragrant scent tickles Deliford's nose as he enters the sauna.
Deliford: What a lovely smell. Scented aromas, I presume?
???: Man, I can't believe how fast Arthur and Mordred are improving—
Vane, an upbeat young man who serves as vice-captain of Feendrache's Order of the White Dragons.
???: I've noticed too...
Percival, the Lord of Flames who travels in search of capable vassals who will help him shape Wales into the ideal nation.
Vane: Made me realize I can't rest on my laurels either. So I've been training harder than ever, and it's been having a positive effect on the order as a whole.
Percival: That's good...
Deliford: Vane! Percival!
Vane: Whoa! What a surprise to see you here, Deliford!
Deliford: Likewise. Did you come together?
Percival: Nuh-uh... We bumped into each other by coincidence...
Vane: Yep! Total coinkydink! How 'bout you, Deliford?
Deliford: I've come with the crew.
Vane: Oh, they're here too? I'll be sure to go say hello later.
Seeing the two in the steamy sauna makes Deliford realize something.
Deliford: I suppose this establishment is catered to youngsters like yourselves?
Vane: Youngsters? Us? Deliford, aren't we kind of the same age?
Deliford: Not quite. I'm already thirty-seven, while you're in your twenties, if I'm not mistaken.
Vane: No way! I never woulda guessed! Always took you to be our age!
Deliford: Truly? Me in my twenties, huh...
Deliford: (Hehe... Perhaps I'm still in my prime after all!)
Vane: Come to think of it, I've never really wondered how old everyone in the crew is...
Vane: But now that I know you're my elder, maybe I can look up to you for advice!
Deliford: Sure, sounds good to me!
Deliford: I wouldn't mind if you saw me as your big brother, Vane!
Vane: Hooray! And you don't need to be so formal with me either!
Deliford: Er, it's never been my intention to stand on ceremony, but I'll keep that in mind.
Vane: Not a problem, whatever works for you! I'm glad we talked this out though!
Percival: Could you be any louder, mongrel?
Vane: Whoops! Sorry about that!
Percival: No matter where you are, never forget that you are vice-captain of the Order of the White Dragons.
Vane: Yep, yep, I'll keep it in mind.
Deliford: Um... Vane? Did I hear that right? Vice-Captain?
Vane: Yup, that's my official title in the order.
Deliford: Wow! I never knew...
Deliford: (I thought he was just a member...)
Deliford: Knowing that, doesn't it make more sense to be more formal when speaking to a vice-captain?
Vane: Nah, it's all good! I don't mind in the least!
Vane: Like I said, whatever works for you! 'Cause I'm fine with anything really!
Percival: Hm... It's time.
Vane: Ah... If Percy's done, then I need to get out soon too.
Vane: See ya around, Deliford! Don't be a stranger!
Deliford: See you around...
Deliford: A jobless thirty-seven-year-old trying to befriend an esteemed knight order's vice-captain...
Deliford: Sigh... The absurdity of it...
Though this meeting happened purely by chance, Deliford's mood goes from a peak high to a trough low.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 3: Cerulean Spa 1 - Episode 3

Determined to stop worrying about his age, Deliford goes back to touring the facilities with the crew. When the Cerulean Spa staff later announces the availability of the damascus sauna—a place to experience both loyly and aufguss—the crew goes to check it out.


Now out of the sauna, Deliford quietly washes himself in the shower.
Deliford: (Where is your dignity, Deliford... You looked down on him simply because of his age...)
Deliford: (Might as well take this chance to wash away some of your pride.)
His body cleansed, Deliford now searches for a cold-water bath...
And comes across a small room covered in glass.
Deliford: An air-conditioned room for cooling the body? An interesting idea...
Deliford: But I prefer to cool off instantly.
Deliford moves to the nearby cold-water bath and pours some hot water over himself before jumping in.
Deliford: (Vane... You are as pure and noble as this bath...)
Deliford: (If only I could be more like you in heart at least...)
Finished with the cold-water bath, Deliford grabs a Cerulean Spa brochure and plops down on the daybed for a fresh-air bath.
Jin: I believe one's mindset to be much more important than age, which is just a number.
Deliford: (As Jin advised, I should stop focusing on my age so much and just enjoy life as it happens.)
Deliford: Taking a good look at this brochure, I realize there are many other facilities I have yet to try.
Deliford: If I don't make the most of this vacation, it'd be rude to (Captain), Vyrn, and Lyria, who went out of their way to make this work for me...
Lyria: Deliford! There you are!
Deliford: Lyria!
Izmir: You're safe. We were afraid you might have fallen under the water.
Cagliostro: Hoo boy... You can be a real handful for an older guy, you know.
Deliford: I apologize for making you worry.
Vyrn: The important thing's that you're safe, even if (Captain) did look all over the place for you.
(Captain) gives Deliford a relieved smile, nodding to Vyrn's words.
Deliford: Thank you for your concern, (Captain).
Deliford: But I'm okay. Let us continue with the fun and games!
Deliford lays out the brochure on a flat surface for everyone to see.
Deliford: I found a spot here that I'd like to check out. How about we go there next?
The ex-soldier brings them to a sauna with a beautiful view of the Auguste seas from the glass window wall.
Deliford: Would you look at that! It's absolutely stunning!
Izmir: Hm... This room's not very hot, is it?
Deliford: True, this might be the coldest sauna I've been to...
Cagliostro: Oh, I get it... The temperature's intentionally kept low here so that you can enjoy the view.
Deliford: That does make sense! A lot of thought must have gone into creating this sauna!
Lyria: Teehee. I wouldn't mind being here all day!
Vyrn: Heheh, seems like (Captain)'s a fan too!
The crew have a pleasant time in this sightseeing sauna.
They make for the cold-water bath next.
Izmir: I dislike bathing in cold water, so I'll pass on this one.
Deliford: That's unfortunate, but understood.
Deliford: Wait, how about...
Deliford guides them to the unique sauna room he had passed by earlier.
Izmir: Is that... snow from the ceiling?
Deliford: This is called an ice sauna, and it uses cold air to cool our bodies. Supposed to be a great alternative for those who don't like cold baths.
Cagliostro: Oh... What a neat trick it is to keep producing snow like this.
Izmir: Teehee... I love it.
Izmir: This works for me. Thank you, Deliford.
Deliford: No thanks needed! If anything, you should thank the one who created this room!
Cagliostro: Ugh, there you go again. It wouldn't kill you to take a compliment, you know.
Lyria: It's interesting how there are so many types of baths and saunas!
Vyrn: Yeah, I used to think the sauna experience meant only ice-cold baths and steamy, hot rooms.
They take a break outside after a fun time at the ice sauna.
The Cerulean Spa staff come around repeatedly shouting an announcement.
Spa Staff: The loyly and aufguss events will be starting soon at the damascus sauna!
Spa Staff: Please go there now if you're interested!
Deliford: Loyly... I experienced that at the Valtz Health Center's tent sauna.
Deliford: But aufguss? That's new to me.
Izmir: I'd like to give it a try.
Cagliostro: And you can bet Unky Deliford's gonna be coming with us!
Deliford: B-but of course I am!
Deliford: Since I'm already here, it'd be a waste not to experience everything the Cerulean Spa has to offer.
Deliford: Will you be coming too, (Captain)?
  1. Sure am!
  2. Hm, I dunno...

Choose: Sure am!
Deliford: Ah, yes! As expected of a veteran skyfarer!
Vyrn: Heheh! I wanna see what it's all about!

Choose: Hm, I dunno...
Deliford: I, too, am unsure about this.
Deliford: But whatever happens, I promise to be an upstanding adult and see you all through it!
Lyria: I'm sure it'll be okay if you're with us!
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Cagliostro: All right. Let's get a move on.
And so the crew prepare themselves for the experience of loyly and aufguss at the damascus sauna.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 3: Cerulean Spa 1 - Episode 4

The crew finds Vane and Percival at the crowded damascus sauna. A new and popular saunameister, who turns out to be Agielba, uses his towel to blow steam at the crowd. Many are unable to withstand his heat waves and run off, but the crew is up for the challenge.


The crew enters the damascus sauna to find a large crowd already there.
Deliford: Quite the attraction, isn't it. Hm, where's a good spot for us...
Deliford: Hey, isn't that...
Percival: ...
Vane: Hey, Deliford! It's you again! Bunch of empty seats right next to me!
Deliford: You're a lifesaver! Thank you, Vane!
Thanks to Vane, the crew manage to secure their seats.
Vane: Wahahaha! It's great to see you guys!
Lyria: Ahaha... And I'm happy to see you and Percival!
Vyrn: You guys are here for the loyly too?
Percival: Yes... Word is the newest saunameister here is incredibly talented and has already built up quite a reputation for himself.
Deliford: What's a saunameister?
Percival: They're specialists in blowing the steam from loyly toward the guests.
Percival: This particular one is of exceptional skill and makes the coming-alive experience that much better.
Deliford: Hm... The idea itself fascinates me.
Vane: I heard lotsa guests can't stand the heat waves and rush out in droves. So it's best we brace ourselves!
Izmir: I can't wait to see how stimulating it is.
Deliford: Hrrmm... I wonder if I'd be able to handle it...
Cagliostro: Seriously? What happened to your gung-ho attitude earlier?
As the audience settles down, the establishment's staff from earlier show up and offer a sincere bow.
Spa Staff: Thank you for waiting, everyone! Now without further do, we'd like to introduce our latest saunameister who's been making waves in the industry!
Spa Staff: Give it up for the Great Saunameister of Daybreak!
???: Hey, hey! Kept you waiting, huh?
Spa Staff: Agielbaaa!
Vyrn: Wait, it's Agielba?
Lyria: Wow! He's the saunameister?
Noticing the crew, the mercenary waves his hand at them.
Agielba: Just so you guys know, this damascus sauna is specially made to withstand any heat!
Agielba: So I won't be holding back!
Agielba: If you find it too much to handle, feel free to run out of here at any moment.
Agielba: Just don't come blaming me later if you run from your chance to come alive!
One man in seemingly poor health takes his leave.
Deliford: (Captain)... I don't know how things will turn out, so I'm going to apologize in advance for talking big earlier...
Deliford: I hope you won't mind if I should pass out!
Vane: Guys! If you any of you start feeling ill, just let me know! I'll haul you outta here in a flash!
Percival: The room's full. If need be, I'll clear a path open for us.
Izmir: I can also turn you into an ice cube if it gets too hot.
Deliford: Er, please don't turn me into an ice cube...
Izmir: Haha... Just kidding.
Cagliostro: No time to grumble, Deliford! Heat wave's coming!
Deliford: Ah! My apologies, Cagliostro!
  1. We've got this!

Choose: We've got this!
Deliford: Thank you, (Captain).
Deliford: I lost my nerves for a moment, but my experience with saunas as of late...
Deliford: Will surely help carry me through this!
Agielba: Heheh! Time to turn up the heat!
Agielba: Ready or not, here I come...
Agielba: Haaagh!
Deliford: Raaagh!

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 4: Cerulean Spa 2 - Episode 1

While other guests are quick to take off, the crew remains in the damascus sauna until the very end. Filled with a sense of accomplishment, Deliford cools off alone in a cold-water bath. However, he's so lost in his own mind that he stays in there even as his limbs lose any sensation and he goes unconscious.


Many begin exiting the sauna room, unable to withstand Agielba's heat waves. Those in (Captain)'s group, however, remain firmly seated.
Agielba: Think you've got what it takes? Here comes the coup de grace!
Agielba: Ora ora ora! Final Sauna!
The Guys: Gwaaah!
The Girls: Gyaaah!
  1. Hold your ground, everyone!

Choose: Hold your ground, everyone!
The heat wave explosion causes a wellspring of vitality to flow within each of them, followed by a profound silence.
Deliford: Huff... Huff... Is it over?
Agielba: Hahahah! Color me impressed!
Agielba: I've gotta hand it to you for sticking it out to the end despite being new to my aufguss sessions!
Deliford: I... I did it! I survived the heat waves!
Cagliostro: Heh. Not bad for an older guy.
Izmir: My, that was quite the thrill.
Vane: Phew. As hot as that was, I actually wouldn't mind going for another round sometime.
Percival: It appears you've put some pep in this mongrel's step. Splendid work.
Lyria: When did you become a saunameister, Agielba?
Agielba: I went into a sauna one day in between jobs and was instantly hooked.
Agielba: Before I knew it, I got myself a saunameister license and started doing this on the side.
Vyrn: And you still manage to be a full-time merc?
Agielba: I'm famous enough at all the sauna facilities that they let me use their facilities for free, meaning I get to recharge from my day job anytime I please.
Vyrn: So you're not only the Great Blade but also the Great Saunameister now, huh.
Agielba: Hahahah! I'm ready to send heat waves your way anytime at a discounted price! Just let me know!
Deliford: I certainly look forward to it!
Agielba: My goodness, look at the time! I promised my daughter I'd take her out for parfaits!
Agielba: Ardoraaa! Wait for meee! Papi's coming to see you!
Vyrn: Hehe! He's like a different person when it comes to Ardora!
Still basking in the lingering heat waves, they each proceed to cool themselves off.
Deliford chooses to take a dip in a cold-water bath.
Deliford: (I was able to last until the end only because of the support everyone has given me...)
Deliford: (I'll need to thank them properly later.)
Deliford: (Okay, I've been in here long enough. Urk... my body won't move...)
Deliford: (Wait... How long have I been in here?)
Deliford: (I'm losing sensation in my extremities... I could drown at this rate...)
Everything seems to be moving in slow motion for Deliford.
He slowly passes out, engulfed by the darkness.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 4: Cerulean Spa 2 - Episode 2

Deliford awakens in the establishment's cafeteria. The crew had found him collapsed in front of the cold-water bath. Dismayed at the trouble he must have caused everyone, he reconsiders leaving the crew, but Vane's show of respect for him gives him pause.


Deliford: Ngh...
???: Get... you old...
Deliford: Where... am I?
Deliford: I see an angel before me... Am I in heaven?
Cagliostro: Not quite yet. The great Cagliostro's descended to show this poor unky the way!
Cagliostro: No, you doddering dunderhead! Keep spouting nonsense, and I'm gonna turn you into a cute little girl like me!
Deliford: Please, no, not that!
Deliford: Cagliostro? Wh-what have I...
Lyria: Ah... Deliford's regained consciousness!
Deliford: Lyria... Why are you crying? The last thing I remember is being in the cold-water bath...
Vyrn: We carried you here after seeing you passed out in front of the bath.
Vane: Sniff... I'm so glad you're okay, Deliford!
Percival: You must've been struck with hypothermia after staying in the cold water for too long.
Izmir: It's fortunate you didn't pass out inside the bath.
Cagliostro: Yeah, you'd be a total goner now if that was the case.
The tone of their voices tells Deliford just how much he caused them to worry.
Deliford: I was so overjoyed at having gone through the aufguss session that I ended up causing more trouble...
Deliford: Thank you for saving a pitiful soul like me.
Cagliostro: You can pay us back by treating us to a nice meal.
Deliford: Huh?
Cagliostro: I, the greatest cutie of 'em all, spent my precious time looking after you. It's only fair that you do something nice in return.
Deliford: But of course!
Deliford: It'd certainly lighten the burden on my heart if I could reciprocate the favor!
Cagliostro: Hooray! Now to decide on what to eat...
Cagliostro: (Sigh... If I didn't play this card, this ol' stick-in-the-mud would still be beating himself up.)
Deliford: Please! Go ahead and order anything you'd like!
And so the crew help themselves to some free food, courtesy of the ex-soldier.
While everyone is eating away, Deliford is resting on his own.
Deliford: (My attempt to thank them turned into an apology...)
Deliford: (Sigh... Just how pitiful can I get...)
A figure approaches, expressing concern for him.
Vane: Um, Deliford... Are you feeling better yet?
Deliford: I appreciate you asking, Vane. A bit of rest was just what I needed.
Vane: Glad to hear it.
Deliford: I'm fine now. Feel free to return to your meal.
Vane: Actually, I had a bit too much to eat, so I'll rest up beside you if you don't mind.
Deliford: Let us relax together then.
They spend the next few moments in silence.
Deliford: Being in (Captain)'s crew for this long, I've come to realize what an unremarkable person I am...
Vane: Huh?
Deliford: From crew captains to royalty to Eternals to Divine Generals... Not to mention primal beasts...
Vane: Yeah, no kidding. (Captain)'s crew is something else.
Deliford: I feel like if I continue to stay with them, I'd only be holding them down like I did today...
Deliford: That being the case, would it not be better if I simply left and returned home?
Vane: I think you have the wrong idea about things...
Deliford: Huh?
Vane: This might not count for much coming from me, but...
Vane: I have the utmost respect for you, Deliford.
Deliford: Well, that's quite the surprise...
Vane: Saving up money each month to send to your wife and parents isn't something just anyone can do.
Vane: Just now, I almost felt bad that you paid for our food.
Deliford: Oh, don't worry about that! If not for Cagliostro's suggestion to treat everyone, I wouldn't be at ease with myself.
Deliford: Although I'm glad to have your respect, I'm not sure I'm particularly worthy of it.
Vane: You most certainly are! You'd be surprised to know how few in the crew are capable of what you do.
Vane: If you were put in charge of the crew's finances, imagine how much we could save on pointless expenses.
Vane: We'd have more money to buy what we really need, leading to a stronger crew.
Vane: In many ways, that's a lot more useful than you being crazy strong.
Deliford: You make a good point, Vane.
Vane: Heheh, I hope you understand what I'm trying to get at.
Deliford: Yes, I certainly do.
Vane: Yeah? Glad to hear it!
Vane's bona fide smile puts Deliford's heart at ease.
Vane: Ah, I just remembered you used to be a soldier in the imperial army, right?
Deliford: Yes, my skills with a spear were second to none. Why do you ask?
Vane: That's just perfect!
Vane: I'll be teaching the Order of the White Dragons to handle a spear soon.
Vane: And I was wondering how you handled training in the empire.
Deliford: This couldn't be a more perfect opportunity indeed!
Deliford: I'd be glad to tell you all about the imperial army's strict training regimen.
Vane: Ooh, I'm all ears! I'm sure I've got a lot to learn!
Deliford: Back in the day, two comrades I often threw in with, Daryl and Zechs—
They bond over talk of Deliford's time with the imperial army.
After a while, the two realize how long they've been talking for.
Deliford: My goodness, look at the time... I must apologize for speaking at length.
Vane: Please, no! Everything you've just told me is incredibly valuable!
Vane: I'm the one who should be apologizing for taking up your time when you meant to relax!
Deliford: It's fine... I'm glad we got to talk, Vane.
Vane: As am I! It was fun!
Deliford: Haha...
Vane: I'll be going back to the others now. How 'bout you, Deliford?
Deliford: Tell them I'll be with them after resting up a bit more.
Vane: Sure thing! Catch you later then!
Vane: Oh and before I forget, you should have this!
Deliford: What is it?
Vane: A meal ticket! We had one leftover, so you should take it.
Vane: The quality water they use here makes everything taste that much better!
Vane: It's only right that you treat yourself to something too!
Deliford watches Vane as he takes off.
Deliford: Thank you, Vane.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 4: Cerulean Spa 2 - Episode 3

As night draws closer, Deliford and company move over to the relaxation area. There, Deliford finds Percival and Lunalu and joins them for a chat over tea.


By nightfall, Deliford is reunited with the crew at the relaxation area.
Deliford: Everyone seems to be in such a blissful state in their special beds...
Percival: Those are actually just fancy reclining chairs with built-in massage functionality, among other options.
Izmir: A chair that massages you? How stimulating...
Percival: It's a nice place to take a nap or read illustrated storybooks or magazines.
Vane: Ooh! Maybe they'll even have the latest issue of the storybook I've been following!
Cagliostro: Hm... I heard there's a magazine featuring an in-depth article titled "Bring Out the Cutie in You" this month...
Lyria: Wow! This sofa is so fluffy!
Vyrn: They've even got a drink corner! I'm gonna go nab myself some apple juice!
They each scatter off to find their own little spot in the relaxation area.
Deliford passes by a bunch of illustrated storybook shelves.
Deliford: Wow, I've never seen so many storybooks in a single place...
Deliford: Wait, isn't that...
???: Ngh... I should be able to reach it...
Standing in the row opposite from Deliford is Lunalu, a renowned monster artist who studies day and night to become a romantic storybook artist.
She is reaching for a book above her head.
Deliford: (I would only startle her if I suddenly grabbed the book...)
Deliford: (Perhaps I should call out to her first...)
Percival: Is this the one you want?
Percival grabs the book Lunalu is reaching for and hands it to her.
Lunalu: Eep! Aah.... Ahh... Huff... Puff...
Percival: Sorry for startling you. Ah, you're that artist...
Lunalu: I-I'm Lunalu!
Percival: Yes, I've seen you around. What a surprise to see you here, Lunalu.
Percival: Are you here for vacation too?
Lunalu: N-not exactly... I was cooping myself up in this hotel, hoping it'd give me the concentration to finish up my latest storybook...
Lunalu: (Eeeep! Maybe I'm overthinking it, but isn't this how every spicy hot scene starts out?)
Lunalu: (Yiieee! No, no, no! I don't know if I can survive this on my own!)
Percival: I see. If you're here for work, then I'd best not get in your way.
Lunalu: Er, actually... I'm having a bit of an artist's block right now, so I came to the storybook corner for a change of pace...
Lunalu: (I can't let this glorious hunk of inspiration get away from me so easily!)
Deliford: Well, they seem to be hitting it off rather well. I'd best leave them to their own devices...
Lunalu: (Huh? Is that Deliford? Hrm... This just might work!)
Catching sight of the ex-soldier, Lunalu waves for his attention.
Lunalu: Um, Deliford? How would you like to join us for some tea?
Deliford: T-tea?
Lunalu: I-I don't mean to bother you! It's just that I'm stuck on how to progress the plot for my latest storybook...
Lunalu: And I thought talking to you two might provide me with some ideas!
Deliford: Uh... Sure. I wouldn't mind helping...
Percival: Likewise.
Lunalu: G-great... Let's move to the common room where we can talk freely!
Lunalu: (Strange... How am I suddenly so optimistic?)
Lunalu: (No matter. I have a deadline to beat and beat it I will!)
The chance meeting leads to a friendly chat between the three.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 4: Cerulean Spa 2 - Episode 4

Deliford speaks of abandoning his dream to go to Estalucia, but Percival encourages him to keep at it—an exchange that provides Lunalu with much inspiration for her latest work. When Deliford gets them drinks, he brings back some Handsome Gorilla EX and chugs some—only to go ape-like with Lunalu.


Lunalu, Deliford, and Percival move to the common room, set up in a corner of the relaxation area.
Percival: I'm impressed that you've kept up your drawing all this time.
Lunalu: Well, that's just the bare minimum required if I want to be known for storybooks... But I need to do more.
Deliford: Being an artist can't be easy. Seeing you try so hard to achieve your dreams makes you appear so incredibly dazzling in my eyes.
Lunalu: ...
Deliford: Hm? Have I said something improper?
Lunalu: No, it's just... I was always under the impression that you weren't fond of dreamers.
Deliford: Why, that's not true! I'll admit I certainly am a very practical person, but I have no intention of denying the youth their dreams.
Deliford: Actually... Because I gave up my own dreams at a young age, there may be a part of me that envies youngsters in pursuit of their dreams.
Curious as to what might have happened to Deliford in his youth, Percival speaks in a soft tone.
Percival: You gave up your dream back in the day? Tell us about it.
Deliford: Like (Captain), I yearned to one day travel to Estalucia, Island of the Astrals.
Percival: Uh-huh... I suppose regretting the past wouldn't do you much good now.
Percival: But you can still fulfill that dream alongside (Captain), can you not?
Deliford: Well...
Deliford stutters, unsure how to respond to such a frank question.
Percival: It's all right; you don't have to answer that.
Percival: But since I asked about your dream, I'd like you to hear mine out as well.
Percival: I wish to create the ideal country.
Percival: It may seem an impossibly grand dream, but I believe it to be within my reach.
Percival: Largely because I have (Captain)'s crew on my side.
Percival: Anything I cannot do alone becomes possible with the help of vassals—or rather, my friends.
Percival: You too, are not alone.
Percival: Do you not have friends you value above all else?
Deliford: ...
Lunalu: (Hooweeee! A weak-willed older man getting encouragement from an assertive younger man!)
Lunalu: (I-is this an epiphany I'm having? What is this unfolding before my very eyes?)
Deliford: You're right, Percival. I certainly am not alone.
Deliford: Perhaps there's something for me to accomplish with the crew yet.
Percival: I'm glad you see things that way.
Deliford: Thank you, Percival.
Percival: No, it's Lunalu you should thank for giving us the opportunity to have this talk in the first place.
Deliford: Indeed. Thank you, Lunalu.
Lunalu: Teehee... Hoohahaa...
Deliford: Lunalu?
Lunalu: Cough! Ahem... It's nothing!
Lunalu: And no worries—all I did was sit here and listen anyway!
Lunalu: Hearing you two talk has me drowning in inspiration, so much so that I'm almost foaming at the mouth!
Deliford: Ah, my apologies... We haven't been able to hear you out yet!
Percival: How rude of us. I'm going to tell (Captain) that we'll be a bit late.
Percival: Can we resume the conversation when I return?
Lunalu: Uh, sure! Of course!
Percival: Okay, I'll be right back.
Percival takes a short break from the common room.
Lunalu: Hrgh... Phew!
Deliford: L-Lunalu! Are you feeling unwell?
Deliford is surprised to see the artist suddenly slump over the table.
Lunalu: I'm just letting my nerves calm down. There's nothing to worry about...
Thinking of how he can help, Deliford rises from his seat.
Deliford: I believe they have a drink corner here. Let me get us some refreshments.
Lunalu: I'll come with you.
Deliford: No... It's better that you rest up.
Deliford: You listened attentively as I spoke of my childhood dream, so consider this a token of my appreciation.
Lunalu: Thanks...
Deliford: I won't be long.
Deliford returns shortly after with refreshments in hand.
Deliford: The drink corner was crowded, and I didn't wish to hold up the line, so I went with the vendor's recommendation.
Lunalu: What's this?
Deliford: Salted rice balls and Handsome Sports EX.
Lunalu: Handsome Sports EX? Never heard of that one before.
Deliford: It's a blend of a sports drink along with something else... The vendor said it's great as a post-sauna drink.
Deliford: Go on—help yourself.
Lunalu bites down on her salted rice ball.
Lunalu: Mm... Nom, nom... I love it already!
Deliford: It's made from the same water source used for the facilities here, which is of a premium quality!
Deliford: (Thank you, Vane. The meal ticket came in handy.)
Lunalu: Glug, glug... Phew! The fizzy sensation of this drink is really nice too!
Deliford: Goes nicely with the salt on the rice ball.
The two are pleased with their little snack.
Deliford: Seeing all the youngsters here made me self-conscious at first, but now I kind of like the place.
Lunalu: It was the same with me. Being surrounded by loving couples all over made me wonder if I'd come to the wrong place.
Deliford: I realize now that it all comes down to your mindset in the end.
Lunalu: Mm-hm... I learned that firsthand...
Lunalu: I mean, a place where you're legally allowed to ogle guys and girls in the sauna? It doesn't get any better than that!
Lunalu: Ohh... Ahh... Ohh-ahh...
Deliford: I'm sorry, Lunalu. I don't think I understood you.
Lunalu: Cough... Deliford, can you tell me where the name "Handsome Sports EX" comes from?
Deliford: Well, if I heard right... The "sports" part should be self-explanatory, while the "handsome" part seems to come from Handsome Gorilla EX.
Lunalu: Ohh-ahh... Ohh-ohh-ahh-ahh!
(I knew it!)
Deliford: Ohh... Ahh... Ohh-ahh-ahh-ooh-ooh!
(What's happening!)
As the two are overtaken by their primal instincts, Percival shows up, completely oblivious to the situation.
Percival: Sorry. It took me a while to find (Captain).
Deliford & Lunalu: Ohh! Ohh-ahh-ahh-ahh!
Percival: What in the world...
Deliford: Ohh-ahh-ahh! Oooh!
Lunalu: Ohh-ahh-ahh! Ohh-ahh-ooh-ahh!
Percival: I have no idea what you're saying, but worry not! I'll get you a doctor right away!
Percival: Sit tight until I get back!
Deliford: Ohh-ahh! Ohh-ahh-ahh-ohh-ahh! Ohh-ahh-aahh!
Lunalu: Ohh-ahh-ahh! Ohh-ahh-ohh-ahh-ahh!
Fortunately Percival returns before things get too out of hand.
Handsome Sports EX's effect wears off after a while, after which Deliford and Lunalu return to normal.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 5: Snow-White Sauna - Episode 1

As Deliford musters the resolve to continue traveling with the crew, news of his wife's pregnancy reaches him. He returns home, where his parents urge him to quit the skyfaring life so that he can settle down with the family. Deliford agrees, but his wife, suspecting that her husband yearns for something else deep down, isn't quite sure what to make of this.


Deliford: Whew, what a day that was...
Deliford: I have no idea what happened at the end, but I'm told I was so out of control that Percival had to keep me in check.
Deliford: However...
Vane: I have the utmost respect for you, Deliford.
Vane: If you were put in charge of the crew's finances, imagine how much we could save on pointless expenses.
Vane: We'd have more money to buy what we really need, leading to a stronger crew.
Percival: Uh-huh... I suppose regretting the past wouldn't do you much good now.
Percival: But you can still fulfill that dream alongside (Captain), can you not?
Percival: You too, are not alone.
Percival: Do you not have friends you value above all else?
Deliford: It was also an important day, with so much for me to learn.
Deliford: I am well within my rights to pursue my lost dreams alongside (Captain) as a fellow skyfarer—
Deliford: Huh? What's this...
Deliford finds an envelope placed on the ground before the door.
Deliford: A letter for me?
Deliford: I suppose (Captain) didn't want to disturb my good night's sleep just for this.
Delighted at the captain's thoughtfulness, Deliford opens the letter with a smile.
A smile that fades away upon feasting his eyes on the letter's contents.
Deliford: My goodness!
Gripping the letter in his palm, he storms out of the room without a second thought.
Deliford: Huff... Huff... I've returned, my dearest wife!
Deliford's Wife: Haha... Welcome back, Deliford.
Deliford's Father: Deliford! Really now, do you have to shout?
Deliford's Mother: We're pleased to see you in good spirits, but take care that you don't frighten the child in her belly.
Deliford: My child... So what's written in this letter is true then?
His wife responds by gently rubbing her stomach.
Deliford: Uohhhhhh! A child of my own... Sniff... I do not have the words to express my happiness...
Deliford's Wife: I'm sorry to call you back when you must be so busy with work.
Deliford: Please don't apologize! What kind of a husband would I be if I did not return upon hearing news of my pregnant wife!
Deliford's Wife: My love...
Deliford: I am such a lucky man! Sniff...
Deliford's Wife: And I am a lucky woman. I can already picture what a loving father you're going to be.
Deliford: A loving father... Yes... I'm going to be a father!
Deliford: Wait, should you be standing? Wouldn't you be better off lying down?
Deliford: Where's the midwife? Should I fetch one for you, my beloved?
Deliford's Wife: Haha, calm down, dear. I'm still in the early stages.
Deliford: Ah... Is there anything at all I can do for you?
Deliford's Father: You know what you can do for her.
Deliford: Father?
Deliford's Mother: Settle down.
Deliford: I'm certainly calmer than I was a moment ago...
Deliford's Mother: No, Deliford.
Deliford's Mother: I mean "settle down" as in quit your life as a skyfarer and come back to live with us.
Deliford: ...!
Deliford: But if I quit my job, how will I be able to continue sending money...
Deliford's Father: You've already sent us more than enough. Certainly enough for you to start your own family.
Deliford: I never realized...
Deliford's Mother: Money's not really an issue, but if you're that worried, you can help out in the fields and the local pub.
Deliford's Mother: If that doesn't suit you, I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding some other job in town.
Deliford: Perhaps you're right, but...
Deliford's Father: Please, my son.
Deliford's Father: Tell me you're different from your brother. That you'll come back to live with us.
Deliford: ...!
Deliford's Wife: Dearest husband...
Deliford: Dearest wife...
Deliford: ...
Deliford: Very well.
Deliford: I'm going to quit the skyfaring life and settle down for good.
Deliford's Father: Aah! You don't know how glad I am to hear that, Deliford!
Deliford's Mother: Teehee, our family's going to be together again.
Deliford: I'll have to let (Captain) know my plans.
Deliford: And I'll need some time to get everything in order...
Deliford's Father: Right, just make sure you don't make us wait too long. For your wife's sake.
Deliford: Of course... I shall get going now.
As Deliford turns to walk away, his wife approaches to whisper in a low voice only he can hear.
Deliford's Wife: Honey? I hope you're sure about this. I want you to be happy with whatever choice you make.
Deliford: I am prepared to do right by you and our child...
Deliford's Wife: My love...
Deliford: More importantly, be sure to take it easy. I'll be back soon enough.
Deliford lovingly embraces his wife and brushes her hair.
He then heads for the docks to board a passenger airship.
His wife sees him off, unsure of what to think about the lifeless expression on her husband's face.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 5: Snow-White Sauna - Episode 2

Silently agonizing over his future to come, Deliford boards a passenger airship to North Vast. He meets Alanaan and Zaja at the sauna there and discusses his woes with them. During the exchange, Bakura walks in.


Deliford: Sigh...
Deliford: Hrm...
Deliford: Hng...
Pass. Ship Captain: 'Scuse me, mister. Hellooo.
Deliford: Hmmm....
Pass. Ship Captain: Sir! I'm speaking to you, sir!
Deliford: Huh? Y-yes, how can I help you?
Pass. Ship Captain: You can help me by getting off. You're the last passenger on the ship. We're at the last stop.
Deliford: Wha? Already? My apologies...
Pass. Ship Captain: What brings you to such a remote place anyway? You've got business out here or something?
Deliford: Remote place? Huh?
Deliford is rendered speechless by the sight that greets him upon disembarking.
He's come to the frigid land of North Vast.
Deliford: How can this be? I know I was deep in thought, but to come all the way out here...
Deliford: Hm, there's no ship heading back the other way anytime soon...
Deliford: I might as well check out the surrounding area.
Deliford begins walking without a destination in mind...
Wandering aimlessly as his head spins in circles.
Shortly after, the ex-soldier finds himself standing before a solemn-looking structure.
Deliford: This is... a church?
Alanaan is a crew member
Go to "Continue 1"


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Alanaan: Not quite. You've come to a sauna—a sacred one, that is.
Deliford: I know you! You're Alanaan!
Alanaan: Yep. Pleasure to see ya here too, Deliford.
Alanaan, a priest of the Church of Renatus who seeks to establish a paradise for the righteous by the righteous.
Deliford: What do you mean by a sauna though?
Alanaan: Yer jokin', right? 'Cuz yer starin' straight at it.
Deliford: You mean that's actually a sauna?
Alanaan: Enough gawkin', more walkin'.
Deliford: Uh, sure...
Deliford finds himself easily swayed and joins the priest.
Deliford: What a surprise. There really is a sauna in here...
Alanaan: That's what I said. I'm more surprised that you came out here without knowin' about it.
Alanaan: I would've figured that you came for the sauna, since yer face tells me you've got stuff goin' on.
Deliford: The ship captain said something along those lines too...
Alanaan: This here's a sacred sauna that many use to confront their doubts and fears. Might be just the thing ya need.
Deliford: My doubts and fears, huh...
Deliford adjusts his eyes to the darkness of the room.
???: ...
Deliford: (Hm? Isn't that Zaja?)
Zaja, a Draph warrior who lives with the guilt of losing his friends at the bottom of the skies.
Alanaan: Hey, don't just stand around there. Take a seat.
Deliford: Ah, right. Thank you...
Deliford: ...
Zaja: ...
Alanaan: ...
Deliford: (This feels awkward! Isn't there anything we can talk about?)
Deliford: (Unfortunately I know little more than their names. Although there was that one mission I did with Zaja...)
Deliford: Z-Zaja!
Zaja: Yes?
Deliford: It's been quite a while, hasn't it? The last time we met was for that monster-hunting mission at the hamlet.
Zaja: Yes.
Deliford: ...
Zaja: ...
Deliford: Um, I suppose you're here to confront your doubts as well?
Zaja: ...
Deliford: Sorry, feel free to ignore me. I didn't mean to pry.
Alanaan: This is the ideal place to confront yerself.
Alanaan: If something's naggin' away at ya, there's no reason to keep it inside.
Alanaan: We're members of the same crew, and that makes us family.

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???: Not quite. You've come to a sauna—a sacred one, that is.
Deliford: And who might you be?
Alanaan: I'm Alanaan, a priest from the Church of Renatus.
As a priest, Alanaan seeks to establish a paradise for the righteous by the righteous.
Deliford: A man of the cloth! Ah, where are my manners... I am Deliford, a skyfarer.
Deliford: What brings you to North Vast, Father?
Alanaan: There's only one reason to come to a place this remote: the sauna.
Deliford: So there's a sauna nearby, huh?
Alanaan: Yer jokin', right? 'Cuz yer starin' straight at it.
Deliford: You mean that's actually a sauna?
Alanaan: I think it'd be faster to show ya. Let's get a move on.
Deliford: Sure...
Deliford finds himself easily swayed and joins the priest.
Deliford: What a surprise. There really is a sauna in here...
Alanaan: That's what I said. I'm more surprised that you came out here without knowin' about it.
Alanaan: I would've figured that you came for the sauna, since yer face tells me you've got stuff goin' on.
Deliford: The ship captain said something along those lines too...
Alanaan: This here's a sacred sauna that many use to confront their doubts and fears. Might be just the thing ya need.
Deliford: My doubts and fears, huh...
Deliford adjusts his eyes to the darkness of the room.
???: ...
Deliford: (Hm? Isn't that Zaja?)
Zaja, a Draph warrior who lives with the guilt of losing his friends at the bottom of the skies.
Alanaan: Hey, don't just stand around there. Take a seat.
Deliford: Ah, right. Thank you...
Deliford: ...
Zaja: ...
Alanaan: ...
Deliford: (This feels awkward! Isn't there anything we can talk about?)
Deliford: (Unfortunately I know little more than their names. Although there was that one mission I did with Zaja...)
Deliford: Z-Zaja!
Zaja: Yes?
Deliford: It's been quite a while, hasn't it? The last time we met was for that monster-hunting mission at the hamlet.
Zaja: Yes.
Deliford: ...
Zaja: ...
Deliford: Um, I suppose you're here to confront your doubts as well?
Zaja: ...
Deliford: Sorry, feel free to ignore me. I didn't mean to pry.
Alanaan: This is the ideal place to confront yerself.
Alanaan: If something's naggin' away at ya, there's no reason to keep it inside.
Continue 3
Alanaan: I'd be more than willin' to listen if there's anything ya wanna get off yer chest.
Deliford: Alanaan...
Zaja: Hm... I'm reminded of dear friends.
Alanaan: Huh?
Zaja: From days past... (Captain) too, offered me the same kindness.
Zaja: "If the weight of something is too great to bear alone, then let us bear it together," the captain told me.
Zaja: But I can never repay such kindness...
Zaja: These wretched emotions swallow me up every time... Aah, how will I ever face my friends down there...
Deliford: Zaja, what exactly happened to you?
Zaja: I decided to be strong... And yet...
Zaja: The more I battle... The more my blood, flesh, bones, and heart dance up a frenzy!
Zaja: Splattering blood makes my blood boil;

rending flesh makes my flesh feel alive;

and shattering bone makes my bones sing.
Zaja: I cannot suppress the sensation... Oh, the carnage that I wrought as a result...
Zaja: The memory of it is etched into my body, mind, and soul! Yet the urge continues to eat away at me, swallowing me whole from the dark abyss!
Deliford: (Er... I have absolutely no idea what he's going on about...)
Deliford: ((Captain) once told me that he bears a wounded heart. Perhaps it still affects him.)
Alanaan: As desperate as things may seem, there's no need to drive yerself into a corner.
Deliford: Agreed. What's important, Zaja, is that you've continued to stand up to the doubt within you.
Deliford: You choose to confront it when running away would be so much simpler, and that deserves praise.
Deliford: At least that's what I think.
Zaja: I see...
Zaja: Perhaps so...
Zaja's contorted expression loosens up as he takes a deep breath.
Zaja: I feel better now. Thank you, my friends.
Alanaan: I hardly did anything. Glad I could help though.
Alanaan: All right... You're up, Deliford.
Deliford: Me?
Alanaan: Simply speakin' yer feelings shines a light upon yerself.
Alanaan: Plus it wouldn't be very fair for ya to stay mum after hearin' Zaja pour his heart out.
Alanaan: I suppose that goes for me too...
Alanaan: Except that gloomy expression on yer mug tells me ya need this a heck of a lot more than I do.
Deliford: You may be right...
Deliford: (Is the trouble in my heart that evident?)
Zaja: Please do tell... Maybe I can help too.
Deliford: I recently found out that I'm going to be a father.
Alanaan: Whoo-hoo-hoo! Sounds like somethin' to celebrate if ya ask me.
Deliford: Truly it makes me so happy I could cry.
Deliford: But my parents believe this to be the perfect reason for me to quit skyfaring and return home.
Deliford: I do agree, as my wife and parents have always been a source of concern for me...
Deliford: And with a child on the way, I have all the more reason to quit my dreams and return at once...
Zaja: I fail to see the problem. It sounds like you already know what to do.
Deliford: Eh...
Alanaan: But yer visage tells me another story.
Deliford: Well...
Alanaan: Be true to yerself. Face yer doubts head-on.
Deliford: Huh?
Alanaan: Ya said it yerself just now to Zaja. Confrontin' the matter is often better than shyin' away from it.
Deliford: ...!
Alanaan: If ya ask me, you're usin' yer family as an excuse to give up on yer dreams.
Deliford: ...!
Zaja: Have you discussed the matter with your friends? With (Captain)? With your wife?
Deliford: No, not yet...
Alanaan: Aw, that won't do. Whatever ya decide, it affects far too many people for ya to keep it to yerself.
Alanaan: My advice is to bring the issue out into the open. Talk it out wit' everyone, just like yer doin' right now.
Deliford: You're right... In my desperation for a quick solution, I was sidestepping the issue without realizing it.
Deliford: I really need to hash it out with everyone involved. Thank you for making me realize something so important.
Alanaan: It's all good.
Deliford: (I felt something imposing about this place at first, but now...)
Deliford: (I know coming here was the right choice, almost as if I was led here...)
Alanaan: Ahahah!
Deliford: Is something the matter, Alanaan?
Alanaan: Although this sauna is meant for those wit' heavy hearts, it's a strange coincidence for us to show up here at the same time.
Alanaan: But I suppose there won't be anyone else—
Bakura: Good day.
Alanaan: ...
Alanaan: Well, butter up the sun and call me a biscuit.
Deliford: Ah...
Bakura is a monk on a pilgrimage to find the 108 forbidden requiems scattered in ancient ruins across the skies that will help him achieve enlightenment.
The others look to Bakura with a wry smile.
He pays them little mind and seats himself on the upper layer of the room.
Deliford: (He doesn't take off his hat even in the sauna, huh...)

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 5: Snow-White Sauna - Episode 3

Alanaan explains that digging a hole into the frozen river and jumping in is a common practice for cold-water baths in the region—a tradition called avanto. Shortly after they step out into the raging snowstorm for avanto, a part-timer working at the sauna comes in and realizes he'd accidentally left the door leading outside unlocked.


Deliford: I must say, it's strange...
Deliford: I find I can stay in here longer than in other saunas, but I'm sweating buckets...
Alanaan: Not surprised. The temperature doesn't get that high here.
Zaja: To compensate, the humidity is set very high for perspiration.
Deliford: Makes sense... That explains why it's so easy to relax.
Deliford: Phew...
Deliford: A cold-water bath would be really nice right now.
Deliford: Can you tell me where it is, Alanaan?
The priest responds with a gesture.
Deliford: Behind that door?
Deliford opens the door to find a raging snowstorm in a stark white world.
Not intent on freezing, he shuts the door in a panic.
Deliford: That leads outside! I was asking about the bath...
Alanaan: Sigh... Ya really are green to North Vast, aren't ya?
Alanaan: You'll find yer cold-water bath outside.
Deliford: Ack!
Alanaan: As I've been sayin', this is a place to confront yerself. Consider it part of yer trainin'.
Alanaan: Open up a hole in the frozen river and you've got yer cold-water bath. Just jump right in.
Alanaan: Since it's outdoors, you'll be fresh-air bathin' at the same time. We call this the avanto routine 'round these parts.
Deliford: I'm fairly certain I'd pass out and never wake up if I followed through with that!
Alanaan: Nah, people are built stronger than that. You'd be surprised.
Deliford: Goodness me...
As he stands with his mouth agape, he spots a sign pointing to an indoor cold-water bath.
Deliford: Wait, they do have one inside...
Alanaan: Are ya really gonna back out after comin' this far, Deliford? What a shame that'd be.
Alanaan: Don't run from the issue at hand—that's a lesson ya should've learned by now.
Alanaan: It's no different with avanto. Whaddya say, Deliford?
Deliford: Whew, what a way to phrase it...
Deliford: (If you put it that way, there's no way I can refuse, can I...)
Zaja walks up to a determined Deliford...
In his hand is a bundle of leafy birch twigs tied together.
Deliford: How do you plan on using that, Zaja?
Zaja: Hunh!
Deliford: Ow! What was that for?
Bakura: You have just experienced the vihta. A strange custom it may seem to you, but the vihta is known to improve blood flow, promote recovery, and much more.
Bakura: It is also said to ward off evil.
Zaja: I don't know the details... But I do this for you, my friend...
Zaja: Hunh!
Deliford: Ouch! I sure hope all of that is true!
Alanaan: It is. We have a saying about it in North Vast.
Alanaan: "A sauna without vihta is like food without salt."
Alanaan: Hunh!
Deliford: Eek! I-I see... Food without salt is no good... Give me my salt!
Deliford: Hrrgh!
Bakura: Hm... These vihta are quite sturdy. Hunh!
Deliford: Gurk! No turning back now—it's do-or-die time! Hit me, Zaja!
Zaja: Phew...
They proceed to take turns striking each other.
As they run out of breath, Deliford starts to feel the improvement in his blood flow.
Deliford: Pant... Wheeze... I... I think it worked...
Alanaan: Good... You ready... for the avanto?
Bakura: Onward we go.
Their bodies red from beating each other, they open the door to the frigid outdoors.
Shortly after...
Part-Timer: I'm here to change the towels—
Part-Timer: Huh? No one's here. Strange... I was sure I heard people shouting...
Part-Timer: Wait a second...
Part-Timer: Why's the door open! I swear I closed it to keep the blizzard out!
Part-Timer: Could I have forgotten to lock the door?
Part-Timer: In which case, the people that were here are...
Part-Timer: Oh gosh, oh no!
The part-timer rushes to tell his coworkers of the impending disaster.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 5: Snow-White Sauna - Episode 4

Losing their way in the blizzard, Deliford and company bivouac behind a boulder. They manage to start a fire thanks to The Sun. Fortunately before things get too dire, the part-timer finds them and guides them back in, providing them a warm meal as an apology.


Deliford: Brrrrr...
Deliford: I-i-is this really the sauna routine that the locals follow?
Alanaan: Mm-hm, sure is. Except...
Zaja: Today is abnormal. The snowstorm blocks our sight. I can hardly see the river.
Deliford: I-instead of coming alive... I think I'll be coming to heaven today...
Zaja: Do you see those boulders? We can take shelter there.
Deliford: Th-this is a bit better, even if we remain f-f-freezing cold...
Bakura: We can still make it back.
Alanaan: As much as I'd love to do that, there's no tellin' which way is "back" in this blizzard.
Deliford: Gosh, please, no! What are we ever going to do...
Zaja: We may be okay...
Deliford: Do you have a plan, Zaja!
Zaja: Not a plan, but... I'm growing accustomed to the cold.
Deliford: Wha?
Zaja: I can feel my body heating up... No, more like...
Zaja: More like I'm in the desert...
Bakura: A strange phenomenon...
Alanaan: What in blazes is goin' in?
Deliford: No, no, this is really bad! Paradoxical undressing bad!
Alanaan: We left our towels in the sauna, so we're only a washcloth away from bein' butt naked. Not much undressin' we can do, is there?
Deliford: Paradoxical undressing is the name of the condition, nothing more!
Deliford: Back when I was in the empire, a soldier who'd lost his way in the snowy mountains was found with his corpse completely naked...
Alanaan: Sounds like quite the way to go...
Deliford: For some reason when the mortal body drops below a certain point, it can no longer sense the cold and only feels the heat instead.
Zaja: Are you saying... that's what we're going through?
Deliford: It's an extremely dangerous state to be in. Without any tools on us, our only option is to bivouac behind this boulder...
Bakura: Bivouac?
Deliford: It means to set up an emergency camp! Maybe we can dig a hole that will shield us from the cold!
Zaja: Ah... I have a fair amount of experience camping... Leave this to me.
Bakura: Allow me to assist. May we dig a den sturdy enough to weather this storm.
Deliford: All is not lost!
The four begin digging a hole in the shadow of the boulders.
Once they have a hole large enough to fit them all, Deliford surveys their surroundings.
Deliford: It's not over yet. We need to warm ourselves somehow! Is there anything we can use as firewood?
Bakura: What of this vihta branch?
Zaja: I brought some too...
Deliford: Perfect! Now to just start a fire somehow...
Bakura: Is that truly possible?
Deliford: ...!
Deliford: Good question! No, without any tools on us, it's far from possible...
Deliford: Is this the end of the road...
Alanaan: Nuh-uh, not on my watch. Didja forget I'm here?
Deliford: Alanaan?
Alanaan: Oh, I suppose I haven't shown you my powers yet...
Alanaan: Though given how weak I am, I can only pull this off once.
Alanaan: Hate to summon ya in this cold weather, Sun! But I could really use a hand here!
A girl materializes out of thin air with a fiery light.
The Sun: ...
Deliford: Is she... a primal beast?
Alanaan: We're joined at the hip, an unfortunate... No, definitely a very fortunate thing for me.
The girl stares wide-eyed at her pactbearer, who wears only a washcloth to cover himself.
The Sun: What... are you doing?
Alanaan: Heck, I wish I knew what I doin'. Came out here to relax, and next thing I knew, I was nearly six feet under.
The Sun: That won't do. If you are gone, I will no longer be able to shine my light upon the cherished people of this world.
The Sun: I hope a fire on that branch will suffice.
The Sun sets the vihta on fire.
Deliford: Oooh! Now we have warmth!
The Sun: Alanaan. The flame of your life grows weak—too weak to sustain me in this form any longer.
The Sun: I pray you survive this. There is so much more work waiting to be done.
Alanaan: Heh, 'nuff said. No way am I gonna buy the farm in a place like this.
Alanaan: And I'm sure that goes for you too, Deliford. You've got a wife and kid waitin' on ya back home.
Deliford: Alanaan...
Deliford: No doubt about it! We are coming out of this alive!
Alanaan: Darn right we are... except...
Alanaan: We're about to be at death's door again.
Zaja: The newly lit fire is about to fade...
Bakura: Misfortune never comes alone... Back into the frying pan we are.
Bakura: The firewood will not last. We shall be without fire if we do not burn something else.
Deliford: We've run out of vihta. The only thing we have left is...
Deliford looks around, his eyes pausing at the washcloths wrapped around their waists.
Alanaan: Whoa, whoa, whoa... You better not be thinkin' what I'm thinkin'...
Deliford: We have no other choice! We can't be worrying about being decent when our lives are on the line!
Deliford: Toss your washcloths into the fire!
Zaja: Yes... A small price to pay to rekindle the spark that keeps us alive.
Alanaan: Sigh... I've been tryin' to live a life of good, but I was suppose it was never enough...
In their desperation to keep the fire going a bit longer, they each burn the single piece of cloth they have protecting them from the elements.
But it makes little difference.
Deliford: That didn't help much... We need something more flammable! Something resembling firewood!
Zaja: But there's nothing like that...
Bakura: Hm...
All Three: Ah...
Bakura: Wherefore are your eyes concentrated on me?
Bakura: Is that your way of saying you wish to make a bonfire out my straw bascinet?
Bakura: I'm going to presume this is some sort of jest. I cannot remove the bascinet until I have attained true enlightenment.
Deliford: ...
Bakura: That look in your eyes tells me this is no jest...
Alanaan: Give it up. Enlightenment's good and all, but yer gonna kick the bucket first at this rate.
Bakura: Rgh... On this, I must refuse.
Deliford: Please...
Bakura: Spare me this affront...
As the two reach for Bakura's bascinet...
Part-Timer: Hellooo? Is anyone out there? Where are you!
Bakura: I believe our savior has come.
Deliford: Yes! We're over here! Heeelp!
Zaja: Quite a close call it was.
Alanaan: Hahahah... Too close for comfort.
Thanks to the part-timer's help, the four make it back safely to the sauna.
Part-Timer: My sincerest apologies! I don't know how I can ever make it up to you all!
Alanaan: Eh, don't worry too much about it. We're at fault too for not realizin' how bad the weather was.
Deliford: Not only did you save us, but you also provided us with heating and a warm meal. We would never think to blame you.
Part-Timer: You are too kind... Then at least let me treat you to something special!
Zaja: We are glad to oblige...
Part-Timer: I've brought you hot pot, the finest item on the menu at our establishment. It should warm you right up.
Deliford: Hm... Seafood hot pot? It looks quite good.
Alanaan: Nom... Love it already! The broth really kicks things up a notch.
Deliford: I can feel my body warming up as if I'm in the middle of an aufguss session, and the fish is so tender and juicy!
Zaja: Wonderful food this is. If only I could share it with my long-lost friends...
Bakura: Yes, splendid indeed.
Part-Timer: We have some heated sake for you too. Enjoy!
Deliford: Heated sake? It's not something I drink often, but I can't think of anything better right now.
Deliford: Mm... Yes... Warms me right up.
All Four: Ahh...
The events of the day have been a bonding experience for the four.
Having come back from the brink of death, Deliford now believes any other issue in his life to be manageable.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 6: Tranquil Wellness Revisited - Episode 1

Before having a heart-to-heart talk with (Captain) and his wife about his future, Deliford visits Port Breeze's Tranquil Wellness once more. He greets Ayer at the sauna and reunites with Daryl and Zechs, two friends from his days in the imperial army. Forgiving each other for past grudges, the three friends make for the cold-water bath next.


Back at Port Breeze, Deliford pays another visit to Tranquil Wellness.
While washing himself in the bathing area, he reflects on recent events.
Deliford: (What happened at North Vast was truly unforgettable...)
Deliford: (Thanks to Alanaan, Zaja, and Bakura, I believe I now have the courage to face my own problems.)
Deliford: (But before I confront my wife and (Captain) with my feelings, I wish to know what it's like to come alive first...)
Done cleaning himself, Deliford makes for the sauna.
Deliford: Hm, it's gotten a bit more crowded since I arrived.
He pushes through the throng of people before finally arriving at the door to the sauna.
Deliford: I'll get the full experience today for sure...
Deliford enters to find others already inside.
Ayer: ...
Deliford: Ayer, good to see you again.
Ayer: Oh... Hey.
Deliford: Pardon me.
Ayer: (Who is he again? Oh right, the guy who was talking to Yngwie.)
Ayer: (Man, these older guys all look the same. Can hardly tell 'em apart.)
Deliford takes his seat slightly apart from Ayer.
Deliford: So why do you come to the sauna, Ayer?
Ayer: Why?
Ayer: The heat pushes me to my limits. Helps me train...
Deliford: What about the cold-water bath?
Ayer: About that...
Just then, the door opens up and in come two familiar men.
The Three: Agh!
Ayer: (These middle-aged fellas saved me from answering the question...)
Deliford: Daryl! Zechs!
Daryl: Well, if it ain't Deliford!
Zechs: Whoa, no kidding. What are you doing here, Deliford?
Daryl and Zechs were two of Deliford's closest comrades in the empire.
Deliford: For the sauna, of course.
Zechs: Right, suppose you are.
Deliford: Zechs, about the last time we—
Zechs: Oh, that was all my fault, Deliford.
Deliford: It was mine as well...
Zechs: You are the last one who should be apologizing. Despite all the good times we spent together as fellow soldiers, I ended up betraying you.
Deliford: That may have been the end result, but manipulating me wasn't your goal from the outset.
Deliford: At the very least, I can tell that your wish for the three of us to work together again as comrades came from your heart.
Daryl: You got that right... Zechs definitely put himself on the line to get you back in the army.
Deliford: Then...
Zechs: Hahah... I ended up having to take responsibility for that mission's failure and was discharged.
Deliford: Ah...
Zechs: Aw, don't make that face, Deliford.
Zechs: It's been surprisingly refreshing to be without a job.
Daryl: Hahahah! Bein' the one who introduced Deliford in the first place, my position's not exactly rock-solid either!
Deliford: I've practically ruined both of your lives...
Zechs: Hah... What an arrogant thing to say.
Zechs: I have never regretted being discharged from the military.
Deliford: Zechs...
Daryl: Maybe I can be your business partner the day the army makes me leave, Zechs!
Zechs: Whoa, don't hold me to that. I'm still finding my way around—got an interview today.
Deliford: An interview?
Zechs: Yep. I'm staying at Tranquil Wellness while I keep up my job-hunting.
Zechs: Thought I'd come alive at the sauna before making my way to the interview.
Daryl: Haha! I'm crossin' my fingers for ya, buddy!
Zechs: So what have you been up to, Deliford?
Deliford: For starters... After that incident, I took my place with (Captain)'s crew once more.
Daryl: Hah! You always did hit it off really well with that bunch!
Zechs: I'm glad you got employed so quickly. Your sour expression had me wondering if you were in dire straits.
Deliford: Well, there is something that's been on my mind...
Deliford explains the situation to his two friends.
Zechs: So you're finally gonna be a dad, huh.
Daryl: Hahah! What's there to worry about? Sounds like good news to me!
Zechs: For one thing, if I were in Deliford's shoes, I'd be just as worried.
Daryl: Yeah, I've got a daughter of my own, so I know what you mean.
Deliford: Thank you... Both of you.
Deliford: I will convey my feelings to my wife and (Captain) in due time.
Zechs: I'm sure you can handle it.
Daryl: Hahahah! Be a man, and go for broke!
Deliford: Oh, being broke would be very bad...
Daryl: Yeah, that'd suck, wouldn't it?
All Three: Wahahaha!
Deliford: Will you be able to accompany me for all three sets today?
Daryl: Without question!
Zechs: Heh... On to the cold-water bath.
The trio leaves the sauna room.
Ayer: (What's with those guys? I thought they were gonna bust some heads, but then they ended up busting their guts...)

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 6: Tranquil Wellness Revisited - Episode 2

When Ayer passes by the cold-water bath, Deliford invites him to come on in and proceeds to show him the ropes. Vane, Percival, and the heave-ho trio show up later, contributing to the festive mood.


All Three: Gwaaah!
The reunited friends plunge into the cold-water bath in unison.
Deliford: Back then, I'd never have thought we'd be bathing together one day.
Daryl: Wish I could go back in time and tell ourselves how great cold-water baths are after a sauna.
Zechs: Still, we had our share of good times back in the day.
Just then Ayer comes out of the sauna room.
Ayer: Phew...
Ayer passes by the bath, something Deliford remembers him doing once before.
Ayer: ...
Deliford: ...
He nods at Deliford before moving on.
Deliford: Wait, what about the cold-water bath!
Deliford hops out of the bath and calls out to Ayer.
Ayer: (What the... Is he talking to me?)
Deliford: A-Ayer! Why don't you join me for a dip?
Ayer: Wha? Ummm...
Deliford: I'm not entirely sure why, but something tells me I can't just let you go like this!
Deliford: For a youngster like you, I must seem like a total pain in the rear!
Deliford: And I'm completely fine with that! But please, just come with me into the bath!
Ayer: How about you tell me why you're singling me out!
Ayer: (Damn... I could make a run for it, but he's so pumped up right now, he'd probably chase me all the way outside...)
The commotion is loud enough that curious eyes begin looking in their direction.
Ayer: (Considering he's a member of the crew, getting on his bad side could lead to more hassle later on...)
Ayer: Fine! I'll take a dip with you! There, happy?
Deliford: A-Ayer...
Ayer: You can stop calling my name now!
Deliford succeeds in winning him over.
Deliford: Before we go in, it's considered good manners to pour some hot water on ourselves first.
Following Deliford's directions, Ayer pours hot water over himself from a bucket, then enters the bath.
Ayer: Whoa! That's cold!
Deliford: Haha... Take your time going in.
Ayer: Aah...
Ayer: Phew...
Ayer is already struggling with the low temperature.
Deliford: Haha... I'm impressed at how well you're handling it, Ayer. You should've seen me when I first tried it.
Ayer: Ngh...
Deliford: Instead of trying to withstand the cold, try to just let loose and lead into it instead.
Deliford: If you do it right, a veil will manifest to soothe any discomforts.
Ayer: Hng...
Daryl: It's about time.
Zechs: Right... Let's go, Deliford.
Deliford: Okay. Come with us, Ayer.
Ayer: All right...
Deliford: Staying in the cold-water bath too long can lead to hypothermia—a risk best avoided.
Deliford: It happened to me once before, causing the crew great concern...
They move to the central courtyard for a fresh-air bath.
Deliford: Whew...
Daryl: Whew...
Zechs: Whew...
Ayer: ...
Deliford: Before you begin fresh-air bathing, you'll want to wipe any excess sweat off your body.
Deliford: That way, when we go back to the sauna after this, you won't have to worry about getting chills from heat evaporation.
Ayer: Why even bother teaching me this stuff? What's it to you?
Deliford: Ah... Perhaps we can forgo the details.
Eugen: That's right! Don't let the details bug ya!
Soriz: Don't worry too much about conformin' to tradition either! Saunas are all about freedom!
Jin: Deliford, I see you've become quite the avid sauna-goer yourself.
Deliford: Eugen! Soriz! Jin!
The heave-ho trio, having completed their cold-water bath, show up at the courtyard too.
Ayer: (Ugh, not more old guys from the crew...)
Deliford: You three are here because...
Eugen: 'Cause for pro sauna-goers like ourselves, Tranquil Wellness is practically holy ground.
Soriz: Not to mention use of the facilities are free since it's Opening Anniversary Day!
Jin: We would not have missed it for the world.
Deliford: Aha, that explains why it's so much more packed today than last time.
Eugen: Aren't you here with friends? Go along; don't mind us.
Deliford: Ah... I'll see you around!
Deliford and friends make for the sauna once more.
Ayer: Again?
Deliford: Yes. The sauna experience is not meant to be completed in one go.
Deliford: I hope you don't mind accompanying us a bit longer.
Ayer: Pfft... I guess I can stick around.
Deliford: But first, we should make sure we're hydrated.
Ayer: Hydrated?
Deliford: Yes, make sure you drink from the giant water tank in front of the sauna before entering, so you don't risk dehydration.
They proceed to rejuvenate themselves...
Then enter the sauna.
All Three: Phew...
Ayer: ...
As they take in the steam, two other men come in after them.
Vane: Whoa, a bit cramped in here.
Percival: Maybe we can come back later...
Deliford: Vane! Percival! There are two spots open next to me!
Vane: Oh, Deliford! Thanks a bunch!
Percival: Thank you.
Vane and Percival take their seats next to Deliford.
Deliford: Did you come together?
Percival: No, it was a coincidence.
Vane: Yeah, what are the chances, huh! What's that saying? "Great minds think alike"?
Ayer: (He's acquainted with the Lord of Flames and the vice-captain of the Order of the White Dragons?)
Deliford: I must apologize for all the trouble I caused the other day.
Vane: Huh? Trouble? Did we have any trouble?
Vane: All I remember is being treated to really good food.
Percival: Heh... You abject mongrel.
Percival: (You're not just being polite, are you? I guess that incident didn't exactly amount to "trouble" for you.)
Vane: Hey, what's the big idea! Even you were moved by how good the grub was!
Percival: It certainly was tasty.
Vane: There you go arguing—wait, you're actually agreeing with me for once?
Vane: Wow... You liked the food that much, huh?
Deliford: Thank you, both of you.
Ayer: (Looks like they're buddy-buddy too...)
Vane: How about you, Deliford?
Deliford: I bumped into Daryl and Zechs, friends from my days in the imperial army—
Vane: Ooh! That's gotta be you two, right?
Zechs: Er... Yes...
Daryl: Hm... Have we met before?
Deliford: No... Vane just remembers your names from the time I told him about our training drills in the empire.
Vane: Pleasure to meet you! Wow, this feels like I'm meeting the heroes of a fairy tale in person!
Daryl: Hahahah! Sure feels nice to be called a hero!
Zechs: Never thought I'd live to see the day I'd be called a hero as a retiree.
Vane: What an honor... I couldn't be more glad I came to the sauna today!
Ayer: Are they really that famous?
Vane: Oh, yeah! You bet they are!
Vane: This is our chance to hear precious stories about the imperial soldier life!
Ayer: Sure... (I don't like where this is going...)
Deliford: V-Vane... I fear you're propping us up more than we deserve...
Vane: Ah, sorry! I just got so caught up in the moment!
Ayer eyes them warily from the sidelines.
Percival takes notice and initiates a conversation with him.
Percival: Ayer, was it? What's your reason for coming to the sauna?
Ayer: Eh... I was kinda half-dragged into this...
Percival: Hm... Being here against your will explains your dour expression.
Percival: It may not be my place to say this, but since you're here anyway, why not try to make the most of it?
Ayer: Huh?
Percival: Look at that mongrel. A fool he may be, but he doesn't put up a wall between himself and others.
Percival: That's why he's always capable of learning so much from the people he interacts with.
Ayer: ...
Percival: (Captain) is a fantastic judge of people. I find myself surprised every time I sit back and look at how diverse the crew is.
Percival: Deliford, too, is a crew member that (Captain) trusts fully.
Percival: If Deliford's words do not resonate with you, consider them words from someone our captain has decided to trust.
Ayer: Fair enough...
Percival: Being members of the same crew, I thought I'd share my thoughts with you.
Ayer: Thanks.
The two share a private exchange while the others are talking up a storm.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 6: Tranquil Wellness Revisited - Episode 3

Alanaan's group from North Vast also shows up for the sauna. Yngwie, seeing how much Deliford has matured as a sauna-goer, believes he may be ready for a special finale.


Leaving Vane and Percival behind, Deliford's group makes for the cold-water bath.
Familiar faces are already there, prepared to jump in.
Deliford: Alanaan! Zaja! Bakura!
Alanaan: Ooh! Good to see ya too, Deliford!
Alanaan: How'd yer talk wit' the missus go?
Deliford: Actually that talk hasn't happened yet...
Alanaan: Aw, c'mon now! Don't tell me you've gotten all jittery about it!
Zaja: Friend... You must let (Captain) know soon.
Deliford: That's the plan. I just thought I'd experience coming alive at the sauna first!
Bakura: Then join us in the cold-water bath.
Deliford: Yes, gladly!
Deliford and friends enter the bath with Alanaan's group.
All Six: Aah...
Ayer: Ngh...
Ayer is the only one to enter with a pained expression.
Deliford: I, too, once thought of the cold-water bath as torture.
Deliford: But the more you repeat it, the more you grow accustomed to the cold.
Deliford: How do you feel now? Is it getting any easier?
Ayer: It kind of is now that you mention it...
Ayer: (If I stay calm, a thin outer covering seems to wrap around me and stave off the cold...)
Ayer: (And why do we have more older guys with us all of a sudden?)
Finished with their bath, they continue with fresh-air bathing at the central courtyard.
All Six: Aah...
Ayer: ...
Ayer: (I'm definitely feeling warmer than the first time around...)
Ayer: (Maybe it's not so bad after all...)
They next head for their third sauna rep.
Deliford: Will you be coming too?
Alanaan: Hrm, I suppose—
Zaja: Oh, my friend... How...
Bakura: Ah, yes, the melody of the moisture evaporating from my skin... How soothing this is.
Alanaan: I think we'll stay here a bit longer.
Deliford: Very well, perhaps we'll see you later.
They rehydrate themselves, then make their way back to the sauna.
Deliford: Okay, time to start our third and final set.
Daryl: Mm-hm... So far, so good.
Zechs: Can't wait to come alive.
Deliford: It's nice to see you've come this far with us, Ayer.
Ayer: Heh...
Ayer: What's this "coming alive" you guys keep going on about?
Deliford: It's...
Ayer: Yeah?
Deliford: I don't quite know yet...
Ayer: You've gotta be kidding me!
Deliford: I'm sorry. But I believe we'll be able to experience it together today!
Deliford: I only ask that you place your trust in me a while longer!
Ayer: No worries—I'm not gonna chicken out at the last minute.
Deliford: Good... Let's go!
A surprise awaits them at the sauna.
Yngwie: Yo, Deliford. 'Bout time you showed up.
Deliford: Yngwie!
Yngwie: How'd your sauna expedition go?
Deliford: Thanks to your advice, I've experienced so much in such a short amount of time.
Deliford tells Yngwie everything that's happened throughout his sauna pilgrimage.
Yngwie: Hahaha... What a wild ride it must've been.
Yngwie: One look at your face, and I can tell you've blossomed into a true sauna lover—in record time too.
Deliford: Oh, I'm not sure I'd say that...
Yngwie: The babe in the bathhouse is all grown-up now, leading others by example.
Ayer: ...
Yngwie: Well? Get in here and warm yourselves up.
Deliford: Right!
They enjoy the steamy sauna together.
Yngwie: You just might be ready for that.
Deliford: Ready for what?
Yngwie: Follow me if you wanna find out.
Ayer: (Great, what now?)
Yngwie leads them out of the sauna room.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Chapter 6: Tranquil Wellness Revisited - Episode 4

Yngwie brings Deliford to the Maddening Tub, a bath so shockingly cold that it maddens even the gods, created specifically for the Eternals. Seofon and Eahta are present in the room; Eahta enters the Maddening Tub without a moment's hesitation. Deliford, eager to come alive so that he will be better able to convey his feelings to (Captain) and his wife later, follows suit with Yngwie.


Yngwie brings them to a part of the establishment that was previously sectioned off.
Deliford: I remember this place... There was a warning sign about something even the gods found maddening...
Yngwie: Yep, you showed interest at the time.
Deliford: What's here?
Yngwie: Ahead is the cold-water bath known as the Maddening Tub.
Deliford: Maddening... Tub?
Daryl: I've heard of it before. That's the name given to the cold-water bath so maddeningly cold that even the gods fear it.
Zechs: Those brave enough to attempt and overcome this divine trial are said to experience the ultimate sensation in coming alive.
Ayer: (This is getting crazier by the second...)
Deliford: The ultimate sensation in coming alive? Why block it off then?
Yngwie: It was so cold that the underlying structure couldn't support the system and fell into disrepair.
Deliford: Uh-huh...
Tranq. Well. Staff: Excuse me...
The establishment's staff removes the cordon, allowing anyone to pass through freely.
Yngwie: Thing is, they finished repairs and it's supposed to be open to the public again starting today.
Maddening Tub: Blub-blub-blub...
Deliford: What's that intense bubbling sound!
Yngwie: The entire tub is a vibrating air bubble bath. It uses the bubbles to generate a steady and strong current to further lower the sensory temperature.
Daryl: You've gotta be crazy to enter this darn thing!
Zechs: It'd be like jumping into the ocean in the middle of a raging thunderstorm!
A crowd begins to form around them when word spreads that the Maddening Tub is now open to everyone.
Ayer: Is there even any demand for something this wild?
Yngwie: So far, there's only been a few capable of relaxing in these turbulent waters.
Yngwie: They may as well be gods themselves.
Eahta: ...
Yngwie: That's Eahta of the Eternals.
Seofon: Eahta, you're scaring the other guests.
Yngwie: And Seofon of the Eternals.
Seofon is the sword-wielding leader of the Eternals, while Eahta is the katana master of the group.
Deliford: Th-the Eternals...
Yngwie: Turns out the founder of this place was friends with the Eternals and made this special bath as a favor to them.
Deliford: I see...
Ayer: (A cold-water bath catered to the Eternals? This is crazy talk...)
Eahta: The Maddening Tub may be the only place for those on our level to come alive.
Eahta is pouring some hot water over himself before entering.
Eahta: En garde...
Seofon: Whoa-ho... You didn't even blink.
Seofon: Er... My stomach's feeling a bit funny, so I think I'll pass today.
Not a single person follows after Eahta, though the astonished crowd continues watching.
Yngwie: All right, I'm gonna give it a shot too. How about you, Deliford?
Deliford: I...
Yngwie: It's entirely up to you. No need to push it.
Deliford gets closer to the tub and gasps at the raging currents.
Deliford: I... I'll do it!
Seofon: Seriously? You have any idea how cold it is in there?
Deliford: If I don't come alive, I'll never be able to tell my wife and (Captain) my true feelings!
Seofon: Wait a sec, you're friends with (Captain)?
Deliford: I certainly am! My name is Deliford, and I'm a member of (Captain)'s crew!
Seofon: Well, nice to meetcha! You'll have earned my respect if you've got what it takes to brave those waters!
Curious onlookers gather around Yngwie and Deliford.
Daryl: Deliford! As someone who once fought me for the title of Lionbrave, you've definitely got what it takes!
Zechs: We're with you all the way! Go ahead and bathe like you've never bathed before!
Deliford: Daryl... Zechs... I couldn't be more relieved to have you two here.
Vane: Whoo! Deliford's gonna take on the Maddening Tub!
Vane: We'll help you up if things go south, so give it all you've got!
Percival: Yes, you can count on us should things get dire. Just don't be afraid to pull out if you need to.
Deliford: Vane... Percival... Thank you!
Alanaan: Deliford! You made it through the arctic cold of North Vast! If anyone can do this, you can!
Zaja: Uooh, my friend! Please come back to us safely!
Bakura: I, too, will be standing by to help.
Deliford: Alanaan! Zaja! Bakura!
Deliford: We've stared death in the face in impossibly cold weather! I have faith that I can overcome this just the same!
Ayer: G-good luck...
Deliford: Ayer! How glad it makes me to have you cheer me on too...
Ayer: Gah, get in there already!
Deliford: Certainly! Enjoy the spectacle!
Yngwie: You ready?
Deliford: I am!
They pour buckets of hot water over themselves in preparation.
Yngwie: Ngh... No turning back now!
Deliford: Phew... We can do this!
Yngwie: Let's go, Deliford!
Deliford: Yes, Yngwie!
Eahta: ...
And so the two join Eahta in the Maddening Tub.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Ending - Episode 1

Having triumphed over the Maddening Tub, Deliford proceeds with his last fresh-air bath and finally experiences the sensation of coming alive. This allows him to delve into his subconsciousness and reaffirm why he wished to reach Estalucia in the first place. Afterward, everyone gathers in the cafeteria for a celebratory feast.


Yngwie: Huff... Huff...
Deliford: Phew...
Eahta: Hm, it's time...
Eahta: Yes, this is enough.
Sensing his body to be appropriately cold, Eahta steps out of the bath.
Yngwie: We should get out too.
Deliford: Right...
Their bodies numb from the cold, they muster up just enough energy to get out of the Maddening Tub.
Cheers of applause ring out for the two.
Yngwie: Phew... We did it.
Deliford: W-we really did it!
Seofon: Niiice. I didn't expect you guys to actually go through with the challenge.
Seofon: You've got just as much spirit as us Eternals. See ya around!
Deliford: Me? As spirited as an Eternal?
Daryl: Wahahaha! Deliford!
Zechs: Nice job! Even got acknowledgement from the leader of the Eternals!
Deliford: Yes, but I did not pull this off alone. You were all here to cheer me on.
Vane: You were way too cool, Deliford!
Percival: Agreed, most impressive.
Deliford: Thank you for your support! Both of you!
Alanaan: Ahahahah! I guess bein' stuck in the freezin' weather really toughens ya up, eh?
Deliford: Truly... If not for that harrowing experience, the Maddening Tub may have done me in.
Zaja: My friend... I'm glad to see you're safe.
Bakura: Agreed. That was most brilliant. I was deeply moved by your bravery.
Deliford: Zaja, Bakura, I must thank you two for giving me strength.
Ayer: Not bad, Deliford...
Deliford: Compliment accepted. And thank you for accompanying me until the end.
Deliford: Have you completed your final cold-water bath of the day as well?
Ayer: Yep, I just finished up with another group..
Yngwie: All that's left is to come alive.
Deliford: To the courtyard, everyone!
They move to the central courtyard and plop down on garden chairs.
Yngwie: This is it. Just unwind now.
Deliford: Ah... I love the feeling of the breeze against my skin.
Deliford: (I can hear my blood rushing through my veins...)
Deliford: (My mind enters an elevated state as my body warms up from within.)
Deliford: (My entire sense of self seems to blend in with the cerulean skies; I feel like a newborn baby in his mother's loving embrace...)
Deliford: (What bliss... My goodness...)
Everyone in the courtyard has their eyes closed, taking in the serenity of the moment.
All Five: I'm alive...
The Other Five: I'm alive...
Seofon: Hehe... Love the look on everyone's face.
Seofon: I suppose I should use this chance to come alive too.
Eahta: ...
Seofon & Eahta: I'm alive...
So good...
Having reached the peak of the sauna experience...
Deliford finds himself delving into his subconsciousness.
???: I'll be going now.
Young Deliford: Okay! Send us a letter when you get to Estalucia!
???: You bet I will! First chance I get!
Deliford's Mother: Sob...
Deliford's Father: What a fool of a son we raised...
???: Mom... Dad... I'm sorry. But reaching Estalucia has been my life's dream.
???: Deliford, take good care of our parents.
Young Deliford: Mm-hm! I will!
???: I'm gonna be famous when I get back!
???: And with all the money that brings, we'll be able to move out of here to a much bigger house!
Young Deliford: That sounds great! It's a promise!
???: Yep, one that I'm going to keep! Bye now!
Young Deliford: Take care!
Young Deliford: (When I grow up, I'm gonna be just like him and travel to Estalucia!)
His brother turns back and waves one last time with a cheery grin before finally setting off.
That was the last time Deliford saw him.
The dream of reaching Estalucia becomes a distant memory as Deliford passes the imperial army's test for enlistment.
Deliford: Father. Mother. I must go now.
Deliford's Mother: Take care of yourself out there, Deliford.
Deliford's Father: Fulfill your duty as a soldier and make us proud.
Deliford: Certainly. I'm going to make something of myself in the empire and return a hero.
Deliford's Father: That's my son! I'm blessed to be your father!
Deliford: ...
Deliford: (This is no time to be chasing a pie in the sky like Estalucia.)
Deliford: (What could you possibly be doing right now, Brother...)
Deliford returns from his subconsciousness.
Deliford: So that's how it started...
Deliford: I wished to chase after my brother by going to Estalucia...
Deliford recalls the reason he harbored this dream in the first place.
Back in reality, Deliford and the crew move to the establishment's cafeteria for a feast.
Deliford: Nom... Nom... Phew!
Deliford: Coffee milk after a sauna is really something else!
Daryl: Hahahah! As much as I love my alcohol, at Tranquil Wellness nothing beats the coffee milk!
Zechs: Something about its sweet taste takes me back home.
Deliford: Zechs... You have an interview after this, right?
Zechs: Mm-hm... But compared to the cold-water bath, the interview's gonna be a cinch.
Zechs: Watching you get past the Maddening Tub has given me the confidence to breeze through this interview.
Deliford: That's good to know. I wish you good luck.
Zechs: Thanks.
Deliford: Oh, I'm the one who should be offering my gratitude.
Daryl: All righty! I say we have a toast to your futures! Bottles ready, and...
All Three: Cheers!
The pleasant clinking of the coffee milk glass bottles resonates throughout the cafeteria.
Deliford: Why don't you try one yourself, Ayer?
Ayer: Sure... Glug, glug...
Ayer: That's good...
Deliford: Heh... It's not until you have Tranquil Wellness's curry with coffee milk that you've truly experienced what this place has to offer.
Yngwie: Couldn't have said it better myself.
Deliford: Yngwie...
Yngwie: So? How's it feel to come alive?
Deliford: I feel like it's shown me the way forward.
Yngwie: Glad to hear it.
Deliford: I owe you so much for setting me on the path of the sauna-goer.
Deliford: I promise to return the favor someday—
Yngwie: There was a point when I was new to this stuff myself. It was by pure coincidence that I met someone who introduced me to the world of saunas.
Yngwie: Bringing you along for the ride was just my way of paying it forward.
Deliford: Paying it forward?
Yngwie: You remember the list of bathhouses with sauna facilities I gave you?
Yngwie: The guy who made that list and taught me everything there is to know about saunas is the founder of this place.
Deliford: That's quite the connection!
Yngwie: So don't worry about paying me back. Focus on paying it forward instead.
Deliford: Understood!
Yngwie: In fact, I think you might have already done that.
Ayer: Huh? Why are you guys looking my way?
Deliford: Join us for a toast, Ayer!
Ayer: Think I'll pass... Who toasts with milk anyway—
Yngwie: All right! Let's do this!
Deliford: Ready, and...
All Three: Cheers!
Hearing Deliford's voice, someone calls out to him.
Eugen: Hey, Deliford! Over here!
Deliford: Eugen!
Eugen: Get your glasses ready! And...
All Four: Cheers!
Soriz: You enjoyin' the drinks too, Deliford?
Deliford: I certainly am! Though it's just coffee milk in my case...
Soriz: Don't matter what it is as long as you're enjoyin' yourself!
Jin: We are glad to be here on this festive occasion of you coming alive, Deliford.
Eugen: Wahahaha! There's no better reason to celebrate!
Deliford: Eugen, Soriz, Jin... Thank you so much!
Another group vies for Deliford's attention.
Vane: How's it going, Deliford!
Percival: We're making the rounds ourselves.
Deliford: Vane, Percival! It's a pleasure to have you here!
Vane: Likewise! I was hoping to talk more with you!
Vane: You were sooo cool the way you took on the Maddening Tub!
Percival: It was most impressive, to say the least.
Deliford: Knowing you two were watching gave me the strength to pull through.
Vane: Oh yeah? We're happy to hear it.
Percival: You deserve to take it easy today.
Deliford: Thank you, both of you.
Vane: Well, you know what this calls for...
All Three: Cheers!
Before Deliford can fully revel in the moment, another voice calls out.
Alanaan: Deliford! I've gotta hand it to ya for survivin' that crazy hell of a bath!
Deliford: Your support definitely made a difference.
Alanaan: Ahahahah! Always happy to help! That goes for all of us!
Zaja: Let us rejoice in your safe return.
Bakura: I propose a celebratory toast.
Deliford: Gladly.
Bakura hands him a cup and fills it with wine.
Alanaan: Ready, and...
All Four: Cheers!
They cheerfully indulge in their drinks.
When Deliford gets up from his seat shortly after, another voice speaks to the ex-soldier.
Seofon: Howdy. Mind if I share a drink with you too?
Deliford: Y-you're Seofon of the Eternals!
Seofon: That's right! But don't let it get to you.
Seofon: More than the sauna itself, me and Eahta prefer the festive moments that come after.
Eahta: ...
Deliford: Ah! My apologies for interrupting.
Seofon: No, no, my apologies for calling you out of the blue.
Seofon: We just wanted to take this chance to thank you.
Eahta: Seeing the effort you and your friend put into coming alive greatly bolstered our experience.
Eahta: Allow us to give thanks.
Deliford: B-but I hardly did any—
Seofon: Can you do the honors, Deliford?
Deliford: But of course! Here goes! Glasses ready...
All Three: Cheers!
Just then, a familiar voice rings out in the lively cafeteria.
Lyria: Hello, Deliford!
  1. You look well!

Choose: You look well!
Deliford: Lyria, (Captain)! Did you not have a mission today?
Vyrn: We finished up early and thought we'd come hang out at Tranquil Wellness!
Cagliostro: Hope you've been doing okay.
Deliford: Yes, thanks to everyone's help, I've finally been able to experience coming alive for myself.
Izmir: That's wonderful. The sauna here must be really nice.
Lunalu: Can we use the facilities too?
Deliford: Of course. Just keep in mind that there are separate facilities for men and women.
Vyrn: All righty! Let's get in on some sauna action ourselves!
Lyria: Mm-hm, starting with a bath!
Before (Captain) and company head off, Deliford stops the captain to ask a question.
Deliford: (Captain), there's something I wish to discuss with you...
Deliford: We'll have to go somewhere first. Will you be available tomorrow?
  1. Sure.

Choose: Sure.
Deliford: Great! See you tomorrow then!
And so the two agree to meet on the following day.

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Ending - Episode 2

The next day, Deliford returns home with the crew and explains to his family and (Captain) that he still harbors the dream of reuniting with his brother in Estalucia, while also keeping his family happy—he's confident he can do both. His wife grants him her blessing to pursue his dream, and the crew promise their full support along the way. Deliford's parents, too, concede. Deliford, his mind and body reinvigorated by the sauna, is eager to set out on his travels once more.


The next day, Deliford brings the crew to a place near and dear to him.
Deliford: I'm home.
Deliford's Father: Ah... It's good to see you've made up your mind, my son.
Deliford's Mother: I look forward to us living together as a family again.
Deliford's Wife: Welcome back, dear.
Deliford: Er... Sorry I took so long.
Deliford: I trust you remain in good health?
Deliford's Wife: Yes... Your parents have taken very good care of me, so everything's been fine.
Deliford: Good... Take a seat.
Deliford's Wife: Thank you.
Vyrn: Hope you don't mind us barging in!
Deliford's Wife: P-please make yourselves comfortable...
Deliford's Wife: So the crew came with you today.
Lyria: Mm-hm, sorry for the surprise visit!
Deliford: I must apologize for not getting back sooner...
Deliford: But I wanted (Captain) and the others to be present for this talk.
Deliford takes a deep breath before continuing, a stern expression on his face.
Deliford: I wish to continue traveling with (Captain)'s crew.
Deliford: Upon much self-reflection...
Deliford: I've realized Estalucia still matters to me. I'm going to find my brother and bring him back.
Deliford's Father: Stop that nonsense right now! How could anything matter more than your pregnant wife...
Deliford's Father: Estalucia, you say? I thought you'd given up that impossible dream a long time ago!
Deliford's Mother: Sniff... What have we done for both of our children to abandon us?
Deliford's Father: Tch... You're no different from your blasted idiot of a brother!
Deliford: Father, Mother... I assure you that is not the case.
Deliford: My brother never abandoned us.
Deliford: He spoke of moving us to a bigger house on his eventual return.
Deliford: He had his own ideas about what was best for us.
Deliford's Father: Except he never did come back, did he!
Deliford's Father: It wasn't easy for you either, with all those cold looks everyone would shoot you!
Deliford's Mother: That's right! Do you want your wife and child to go through the same suffering and misfortune?
Deliford's Wife: ...
Deliford: It won't lead to that! I swear it!
Deliford: I'll continue to chase my dream while keeping my family happy!
Deliford's Father: How naive can you be... As if it'd be that simple!
Deliford's Mother: Your father's right! There's no way you could make everything work out so perfectly!
Deliford's Wife: ...
Deliford: It's true I'm a clumsy person. I tend to worry too much, and I'm certainly no stranger to failure.
Deliford's Father: Right you are! And let's not forget about how you quit the imperial army so soon after rejoining!
Deliford's Mother: You're not fit to be a skyfarer! Please... Can't you take on a more stable job back home?
Deliford: The skyfarer in me yearns for Estalucia...
Deliford: While the family man in me yearns to give my child a proper and happy upbringing with my wife...
Deliford: They're both dreams I don't want to give up!
Deliford: And to make that a reality, here I am discussing it with you all right now...
Deliford: I'll of course need the assistance of (Captain) and everyone in the crew...
Deliford: I know it will be tough on my wife and parents at first...
Deliford: And I realize I'm being selfish...
Deliford: But I do not wish to betray who I am.
The others fall silent at Deliford's heartfelt words.
Deliford's Wife: Thank you, Deliford...
Deliford's Wife: For speaking from your heart at last.
Deliford's Wife: You've always kept things to yourself, making all the difficult decisions alone so that I wouldn't have to worry.
Deliford's Wife: I understand you acted that way out of kindness, but it always made me feel so lonely.
Deliford's Wife: As long as you promise to continue speaking your heart to me, I'd like you to continue this journey.
Deliford's Wife: This journey with the crew to Estalucia, where you'll reunite with your brother...
Deliford's Wife: I want you to live and fulfill this dream...
Deliford: A-are you sure about that? I was almost certain you'd be against this...
Deliford's Wife: There you go again with your questionable assumptions. Can we stop with that?
Deliford's Wife: Haha... You're not the only one who's had time to mature, you know.
Deliford: Forgive me...
Deliford's Wife: Mother, Father... What do you think?
Deliford's Father: Hm, well...
Deliford's Mother: We're fine with it as long as you are.
Deliford's Wife: That's a relief... Thank you.
Deliford's Wife: (Captain), Lyria, Vyrn, please take good care of my husband.
  1. He's in good hands!

Choose: He's in good hands!
Lyria: We'll be there to help Deliford every step of the way!
Vyrn: Your hubby's helped us big-time, so you bet we're gonna repay the favor!
Deliford: (Captain), Lyria, Vyrn...
Deliford: Thank you...
Deliford's Wife: You've been blessed with such good friends.
Deliford's Father: Deliford... You don't know how lucky you are to have such an understanding wife.
Deliford's Mother: It's not easy becoming the mother of a newborn child.
Deliford's Mother: Your father and I will do what we can to help.
Deliford's Mother: But as the child's father, please bear in mind that much of the responsibility lies with you as well.
Deliford: Yes... I am fully aware of that.
Deliford's Wife: Ah... There's one more favor I'd like to ask for.
Deliford: Anything, my love.
Deliford's Wife: I always worry about you falling ill from working yourself to the bone.
Deliford's Wife: So from now on, can you send me a copy of your health checkup every time it comes in?
Deliford: Huh?
Deliford's Wife: Your well-being is of the utmost importance.
Deliford's Wife: If your health should begin to falter, I believe continuing your travels will become difficult.
Deliford's Wife: Please keep that in mind for the sake of our child.
Deliford: I most certainly will.
Having poured his heart out to his family, Deliford now faces a new dilemma.
The result of his latest health checkup arrives days later.
Deliford: Well, here goes nothing...
Vyrn: Why didn't you tell us sooner if you weren't feeling well?
Deliford: It just... didn't feel right for you children to have to worry about an adult like me.
Lyria: Vyrn, there's no point blaming Deliford right now.
Vyrn: Guess you're right...
(Captain) approaches a downcast Deliford.
  1. Talk to us next time, okay?
  2. Adult, child—it makes no difference.

Choose: Talk to us next time, okay?
Deliford: I will... I'm going to be more forthcoming with you from now on.
Deliford: That's a promise.

Choose: Adult, child—it makes no difference.
Deliford: You couldn't be more right...
Deliford: It's a bad habit of mine to make that distinction.
Deliford: I'll try not to in the future.
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Deliford: Let's see what's inside...
Vyrn & Lyria: Gulp...
Deliford opens up the letter and skims through it while the others watch.
Deliford: Uwoohhh...
Vyrn: Whoa! What's wrong?
Lyria: Are you feeling ill?
Deliford: No... I have a fantastic rating in every category!
Vyrn: You sure scared us with that funny-sounding yelp, old man!
Deliford: I am no old man! I'm still borderline young!
Vyrn: Pfft... Ahahaha! It's all the same to me as long as you've got a clean bill of health!
Lyria: Teehee... I'm glad you're better now, Deliford!
Deliford: All those sauna visits must have paid off!
Deliford: Thank you, (Captain)!
  1. You must be feeling younger than ever.

Choose: You must be feeling younger than ever.
Deliford: I certainly do! I'm confident that I have what it takes...
Deliford: To both find my brother...
Deliford: And bring my family happiness!
Brimming with vim and vigor like never before, Deliford sets out on achieving his dream once more.
He will undoubtedly be making many more trips to the sauna in the near future.
The End

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