The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 2 Chapter 50: A Busy and Fun Party (2/3)

“Yes. Yes, that’s right. Is that strange?” [Ryouma]

“I envy you…” [Gordon]

“I envy you so much~” [Pioro]

“Tekun-sama’s divine protection is an object of envy among all dwarves. Especially, his divine protection as a God of Wine.” [Gordon]

“You prefer that over his divine protection as the God of Crafts?” [Ryouma]

“Well, I’m an adventurer, so getting good at smithing is a matter of course… Besides, any blacksmith worth his salt wouldn’t rely on some divine protection to get good. Skill is something you train and acquire with your own strength.

Compared to that, any dwarf would want good liquor, which is why the God of Wine’s divine protection is generally more sought after. And chancing upon good wine is partly just luck. That’s where Tekun’s divine protection comes in.” [Gordon]

Makes sense, Ryouma thought, then Pioro continued.

“I see… I can understand why you’d be envious then, but what about Pioro-san? Do you love to drink too?” [Ryouma]

“I don’t hate it, but in my case, it’s more because I’m a merchant. I haven’t told you this yet, but my business actually deals with food goods. So, the reason I envy you is because if I had that divine protection I would have an easier time finding good liquor.” [Pioro]

“Oh, I see.” [Ryouma]

While Ryouma was talking with them, Wereanna interjected.

“Ryouma.” [Wereanna]

“What is it?” [Ryouma]

“Seconds!” [Wereanna]

“That’s quick! Did you empty your plate already!?” [Ryouma]

“Ryouma, me too.” [Jeff]

“Me three.” [Hyuzu]

“Me four.” [Wogan]

“Jeff-san, Hyuzu, and even you too, guild master Wogan? Everyone sure eats fast.” [Ryouma]

“That’s cause your cooking is so good. It’s my first time eating something so good.” [Wereanna]

“Really? Saying that sure makes me feel glad cooking it, though…” [Ryouma]

“I agree with the lass. My jaws aren’t as strong as they used to be, so the meat that comes from the butcher are usually too tough to chew. But both this pasta’s meat and the steak is so soft. For the first time in a while, I’m actually able to eat meat properly. I’m glad I came today.” [Grisiera]

“Glad to hear. Please eat your fill.” [Ryouma]

As Ryouma said that, he left to get them a second serving, but when he came back, this time Mizelia, Miya, Reinhart, and Asagi asked for their second serving.

“Reinhart-san, you enjoyed it too?” [Ryouma]

“Ha ha, I doubt there’s a soul in the world who wouldn’t fall in love with your cooking.” [Reinhart}

“Really? I thought for sure fancier food would be expected of in parties… What’s the matter?” [Ryouma]

The moment Ryouma said that, a glint flashed across Reinhart’s eyes.

“Ryouma-kun, let me tell you something.” [Reinhart]

“Y-Yes.” [Ryouma]

“High-class food aren’t all delicious.” [Reinhart]

When it comes to parties among nobles, the splendor and uniqueness of the food matter more than taste, Reinhart said.

“After all, there are all sorts of preferences when it comes to taste… If one were serving to one or two people, then naturally one should cater toward their tastes, but given a multitude of people, that becomes unfeasible, and the odds of earning another person’s petty displeasure only increases.

Which is why nobles have turned to preparing food with luxurious ingredients that are difficult to procure as a sign of good will. It’s the safe way to do things, and it has been practiced for a long time now.” [Reinhart]

“Because of that there are a lot of food that seem over spiced.” [Elize]

“The chefs might be the cooks, but it’s the nobles who decides what they cook. Of course, the food they serve are still edible, but they’re rarely the sort you’d be thinking of eating. They don’t taste bad, but at my age, they’re a bit… heavy. On that point, your cooking is just right, Ryouma.” [Reinbach]

“Ryouma-san, I feel like I can eat your food with my heart at ease.” [Elialia]

“Well, I’m glad you’ve all enjoyed the food. I’ll be bringing the dessert next, so please prepare yourselves~” [Ryouma]

Ryouma still had his questions regarding sacrificing taste for higher quality ingredients, but since that’s what the four members of the Jamil Household said, he figured that’s just how the nobles do things and left it at that.

“Pwaah… I’m done, nyaa… I can’t eat anymore, nyaa… I’m so happy I came today, nyaa…” [Miya]

“Glad to hear it. Still, everyone sure ate a lot today. Especially, you, Jeff-san. Where do you put all that?” [Ryouma]

“Hah? If I feel like it, I could still eat more. I have the Food Stuffer skill, you see.” [Jeff]

“The Food Stuffing Skill?”

“Never heard of it? It allows its user to eat a lot in one sitting and not have to eat for the next few days. When I was just starting my adventurer career, I used most of my earnings in food, and after eating a lot in one sitting several times, I naturally learned the skill.” [Jeff]

“That Food Stuffing Skill is one of Jeff’s many resist class skills that he learned while living in the slums. That’s why he’s a lot sturdier than your usual adventurer, and can do one job after another, nyaa. That’s why he’s famous, nyaa.” [Miya]

“Jeff-san sure is amazing.” [Ryouma]

“Things just ended up like that after picking out more worthwhile jobs. I’m not really amazing or anything. If anything, I’d say you’re the amazing one. You even have the resist class skills that I don’t have. If you want we can take on a job together. You look like you could handle some slightly tougher jobs.” [Jeff]

“Please take care of me when that time comes.” [Ryouma]

 

Tl Note: PDFs and ePUBS updated. Credits to Byggvirr and to a kind reader.


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18 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 2 Chapter 50: A Busy and Fun Party (2/3)”

  1. Law Avatar
    Law

    Thanks for the chapter.

  2. Rain Avatar
    Rain

    Thank you for the update 🙂

  3. Daiz71 Avatar

    Thanks

  4. Creative Boundaries Avatar
    Creative Boundaries

    Why bother saying you’ll keep it to 2 parts?
    Thanks for the chapter

  5. Nea-er Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter

  6. Ethereal Rainbow Canvas Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! Good food… haven’t had any in a while…

  7. kariageweb Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  8. cindia Avatar

    thanks!!

  9. kaminokitsune Avatar
    kaminokitsune

    Argh! I caught up too quickly!

    Thank you for the chapter!

  10. sfcipher Avatar

    Thanks for the treat.

  11. KuroHaruto Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter!!!

  12. darkLoki Avatar
    darkLoki

    Thanks for the chapter this way is going can be crazy or weird

  13. kotarou inugami Avatar
    kotarou inugami

    I’ve never heard of such approach to food for nobles before.

    I’ve heard that in the medieval Europe, nobles would eat food that is very cooked and easy to eat, because it was believed that a noble’s metabolism is more refined and less resilient than that of commoners.

    1. NeroZeroes Avatar
      NeroZeroes

      i think there’s story that something like this indeed happen, medieval france if i’m not wrong, where the wealthy purposely cook food burgeously like baking a 5 meter long french bread just to show off that they are wealthy enough to pull it off

      1. Dancer Avatar
        Dancer

        Formal banquets are designed as a display of wealth. The foods must be elaborate (Think whole roast pheasant served with it’s plumage in place & undamaged for example), wines are selected by value, the tableware expensive, the cooks and servers masters of their trade, etc. Good food is accidental😋

        The rubber chicken meal is an ancient tradition.

  14. DaiCho Avatar
    DaiCho

    Ryouma-kun’s cooking would be the perfect ideal for a house husband.

  15. Paps Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter.

  16. Dancer Avatar
    Dancer

    Overcooked dishes are associated with nobles because the work required to prepare and serve directly reflects the cost.

    Nobles compete in grand displays that demonstrate their ability to waste money (they are also well known for not paying their bills, but merchants tolerated this habit in order to maintain a reputation as purveyor to the nobility)

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