The Man Picked up by the Gods - Volu 2 Chapter 18
TL Note: Second chapter for the day. Made possible by one of the two anons who donated and filled the queue by themselves. Much thanks, anon.
Volu 2 Chapter 18
I steady my breath, then I release magic power towards the three slis before .
That magic power caused the slis to shake and jump. Because it can’t be seen, if soone were to see this, they’d just assu that the slis were shaking.
But because I have the ‘Magic Perception’ skill, I know what’s happening. The slis are reacting to the magic power, and are absorbing it little by little.
“As expected...” [Ryouma]
I thought of this when I saw the sli’s evolution yesterday. That ti, the sli released magic power, and then it absorbed it. And because the heal slis were able to use healing magic, I knew that the slis definitely possessed magic power.
I think the reason the sli can evolve to heal sli, is because of healing magic. Following that train of thought, if I used fire magic and ice magic, then I should also be able to make a sli according to that, right? Or so I thought before, and at that ti I failed, but... what about now?
That ti, I used magic several tis to no effect. And with offensive magic, the slis would only end up hurt, so I stopped. But what about this?
I release magic a second ti. This ti I release it while visualizing the magic power as if it’s burning up, just like when I use fire magic. The image one cos up with is different from person to person, but by doing this, one who possesses neutral magic power will be able to change that magic power into that of the fire elent. Whether one is able to do this or not depends on the person, but it also depends on the attribute one possesses.
Normally, when I change the attribute of my magic power, I’ll end up firing off magic at the sa ti, but just right before that, I stop myself and release it as only magic power.
“Doing this is more sensitive than using magic normally.” [Ryouma]
As I kept releasing magic like that towards the slis, the slis slowly began to absorb magic power, slower.
When I tried changing the attributes after that, I understood that two out of three of the slis, liked earth attribute. And one of them preferred dark attribute.
After that, while waiting for the cloths to dry, I continued to give the three slis magic power until I almost ran out. It would be great if I could make the slis evolve like this... anyway, there’s no harm to the slis, so I guess I’ll keep this up.
After that, I took a break, and when the cloths finished drying, I went back to the town, and headed towards Zeke’s store.
When I got there, a boy around 14 or 15, greeted .
“Welco! May I know what kind of at you’re looking for?” [Boy]
“Excuse , I have business with your boss.” [Ryouma]
“I see. Boss! There’s a custor who’s looking for you!” [Boy]
At those words, Zeke-san, who was covered in blood, ca out.
Pale skin, and thin to the point where he looks sick. On top of that, blood-stained clothes... Looking at this person, he’s quite scary, although in a different way from Wogan.
“Well, if it isn’t Ryouma-kun. What business do you have?” [Zeke]
“Actually...” [Ryouma]
I explained the situation.
“There was a sli like that? Alright, then in that case you can take as much blood as you want from my store. Since, I won’t be using them anyway.” [Zeke]
“Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]
“Do you need it now? I have a lot right now, since so young adventurers brought a lot of spoils with them.” [Zeke]
“I’ll take it then. Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]
I entered Zeke-san’s workplace. In there, five n were working. Alongside the wall, there was a joist with many hooks attached to it. On those, several beasts hang by a cord, as it was drained of its blood.
“Over here.” [Zeke]
I was brought to two big containers that were right underneath the beasts. Inside those were all of the beast’s blood. That container was nearly as long as the room, itself.
“Thank you very much. Is it ok if let the sli drink this?” [Ryouma]
“Go ahead.” [Zeke]
After getting permission, I let the bloody sli go inside the container. In the blink of an eye, the bloody sli sucked in all of the blood.
The n who were working also told , that it was convenient for them. Apparently, they need to get rid of all these blood when it gets full, but doing that is a hassle. And even if it’s not full, they still have to wash it thoroughly. So it’s quite convenient for them to have it cleaned like this, since on top of being big, it’s quite heavy.
“When a big ga cos, just like today, it take a lot of effort just to drain all of the blood.” [Zeke]
“I see.” [Ryouma]
After that, Zeke-san told to co whenever I need blood. On top of that, I also got so spoiled ats and bones. It would have just been thrown away, so Zeke-san generously gave these to . With this, I’ve managed to secure so feed for the scavenger slis and the acid slis.
Thank you, Zeke-san.
After that, I left Zeke-san’s store...
“Walk briskly!” [Man]
“It hurts!” [Man 2]
“What are ya bitches looking at, huh!?” [Man]
“This ain’t a show!” [Man 3]
“Shut up and walk!! [Man]
From my store, I saw so ill-bred n leave as they were escorted by the guards. Did sothing happen!?
I hurriedly enter my store, and when I got there, the employees were gathered.
“Is everyone ok!?” [Ryouma]
“Ah, Boss!” [Karma]
“I happened to pass by chance, and I notice so guys were being escorted by the guards. Is everyone alright?” [Ryouma]
“We’re alright~, and no one was injured either. ~” [Jeanne]
“Fei-san stopped them, all by himself!” [Maria]
“Really? Thank you very much, Fei-san.” [Ryouma]
“Don’t mind. This is also a part of my job.” [Fei]
“Fei-san and Li Ling-san were the guards of this store, huh? We didn’t know that at all.” [Fina]
“Well, it’s because there was no need to talk about it.” [Fei]
“You really saved us today. Fei-san and Li Ling were, of course, a great help. And because Ryouma-sama employed the two of you, the store, the employees, and all the custors were unhard.” [Karla]
“Oh, no, no. I didn’t do anything at all.” [Ryouma]
After all, I got there when everything had already ended.
As I was thinking that, Li Ling-san said this.
“Boss, I have sothing I need to talk about with you. It’s about a counterasure that will be necessary from here on out.” [Li Ling]
Being told that, I went with her inside the store, along with Karma-san and Karla-san, while the store was left to Fei-san and the three girls.
When we got to the office, she began to talk.
“Although I say it’s a counterasure, there’s nothing particularly wrong with the way things are now. As long as my dad is around, there won’t be any problems. If it’s just sothing along the likes of ill-bred ruffians, then my dad can handle it all by himself. But there’s sothing I want to ask Boss. Boss, do you rember anyone holding a grudge against you?” [Li Ling]
“Soone who hates ?” [Ryouma]
“It seems that those ruffians were hired by soone. While waiting for the guards to arrive, we used so truth serum to make them spill the beans, so it’s definitely correct.” [Li Ling]
Hearing that, I tried thinking about it, and...
“I once had a dispute with an adventurer group of 40 people, and I beat them up... And then, there’s that guild master from the tar guild who seems to hate .” [Ryouma]
I guess it’s possible that they hold a grudge. And then there’s Matthew. But while I don’t think there’s any reason for him to hate ...
“Then in that case, I think the suspicious one is the guild master. The ruffians did say that they were paid quite a bit. The amount they were paid wasn’t sothing you’d pay to a ruffian, even if there were a few of them. There might be soone who would pay that much, even at the cost of being able to live. But then, the number of people who would do such a thing is exceedingly small.” [Li Ling]
“The ruffians today, quarreled with the custors, and started ranting with a loud voice.” [Karma]
“Fei-san, being cautious of that, subdued them, but...” [Karla]
Certainly, that isn’t the kind of act you’d pay soone at the cost of your own lifestyle. After all, if such a person hated that much, he’d personally co to hurt , right?
“Then in that case, it’s Matthew, huh?” [Ryouma]
“Is that the na of the guild master of the tar guild?” [Karma]
“Yes. He looked down on the fact, that I haven’t tad any monster aside from slis. And because I have a relationship with the duke, he’s quite envious of .” [Ryouma]
“Well, that kind of person can be found anywhere... While we haven’t confird whether that man is the culprit or not, we should take so precautions.” [Karla]
“It’s good that the ruffians knew, but it looks like the other side’s also being careful not to be found out.” [Li Ling]
“If our profits were to get out, then this kind of thing will more or less happen. There’s nothing else to it, aside from preparing, and dealing with it each ti it happens.” [Ryouma]
The discussion proceeded like this. First, Karla-san and Karma-san will go to the rchant guild, and inform the guild master about today’s incident. As for , I’ll let the duke know of what happened today.
And then, from today onwards, Fei-san and Li Ling-san will be in charge of the security during the day. During the night, I’ll release the slis to patrol the premises and the store. Like this, we were able to finalize our course of action.
When I got back to the lodging, I talked to Rheinhart-san. But because he wanted to hire so guards using his influence, it almost beca a serious matter.
The ones he wanted to hire imdiately, were all either forr soldiers or knights. They were all apparently veterans who had retired after suffering a wound, but unfortunately, those are not the kind of people that my store would hire. Incidentally, one of the people he wanted to introduce to , was a forr leader of the knights. Apparently, he was Rheinbach-sama’s comrade in arms... you think I can hire soone like that!!?
We took so ti negotiating, and after a while, it was decided that it’ll be under observation for now.
Co to think of it, I inadvertently ignored it, but Li Ling-san actually even had truth serum with her... Well, she’s dependable, so whatever.
I guess I’ll retire for the day.
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