In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the side quest "A Good Scrub" sets you on a path that involves multiple tasks at the bathhouse, culminating in the search for a flea-infested item for Betty. Here's a detailed guide on how to progress through the quests and locate the item needed for "Ill Repute."
Pick Up 'A Good Scrub'
Start by speaking to the innkeeper in Kuttenberg about work, who will direct you to Betty at the bathhouse. There are two bathhouses in the city, but Betty's is in the southeast. When you meet her, mention that you heard she has work available. She will then task you with going to Grund to find Matsek.
Matsek is apprehensive about being seen with the girls he's supposed to bring to the bathhouse. Find him in a courtyard and approach the three girls at a table. Tell them you're there for Betty and escort them back to Kuttenberg.
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Promote the Bathhouse
Once the girls are back, Betty will ask you to help promote the bathhouse by spreading the word to attract customers. Work with Betty on the promotional spiel and then shout it out at the grain market, horse market, vintners' street, and merchants' street. Make sure to do this during the day.
Clean Up the Bathhouse and Finish 'A Good Scrub'
After promoting the bathhouse, you'll need to clean it up before the alderman arrives for inspection. Completing these tasks quickly is crucial; failure to do so will result in the bathhouse being shut down, preventing you from starting the "Ill Repute" quest.
Finding Fleas for 'Ill Repute' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
After passing the inspection, speak to Betty about ongoing issues with the bathhouse. She'll explain that the council is deciding on the main bathhouse in the city. Your task is to make the councillor leave the competing bathhouse. First, gather information from Meaty Mary, Katcha, and Little Lida about the councillor's dislikes.
To proceed, you need Chamomile Brew to add to the wine cask on the second floor of the competing bathhouse. Lida will only reveal that the councillor likes fragrant oils after you give her a noblewomen's dress, which you can get from a tailor. To sabotage the bathhouse, lockpick a cabinet on the third floor and steal the oils.
Katcha will mention that the bathhouse used to have fleas. For the flea-infested item, head to the east gate of Kuttenberg City, where you'll find a small camp of beggars. Search the sacks there to find a flea-infested blanket.
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Once you have the fleas, return to the bathhouse and go to the room where you added the Chamomile Brew to the wine. When no one is watching, interact with the baskets and pour the fleas into Councillor Naaz's laundry basket and the clean laundry basket.
If you can't find the flea-infested item, remember that you only need to complete one of the three tasks to make the councillor leave, allowing you to finish the quest and move on to others like "Axe from the Lake."
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
