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The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 1 Chapter 4


3 days after departing from Ryouma’s house, the Duke and his men were able to arrive safely on the village of Gaunago.

“Father! Welcome home!”
“Welcome home, my dear”

Arriving home, the duke was greeted by his wife and daughter, as well as his own father.

“Rheinhart, you’re back. You shouldn’t make your wife and daughter worry too much. Even though it was only 1 day, because you didn’t arrive on time your daughter and wife weren’t able to calm down.”

“I see, I’m sorry you two”
“No it’s ok, since you were able to come back after all. Really, Grandpa! Why did you have to go and tell father that!?”

“Ho ho ho”
“Don’t try to trick me by laughing!”
“By the way, why were you late? And why is the horse you’re using different from when you left?”
“Actually, we had to take a slight detour in the Forest of Gana and was attacked by bandits”
“Bandits!? Are you hurt!?”
“I’m fine Elia. We didn’t lose to the bandits. But while we were fighting, a black bear came out of nowhere… and although we managed to win, Hyuzu got severely injured and I don’t know if the horse is still around but it ran away.”
“Is Hyuzu safe?”
“He’s fine. I thought if we kept going at our pace, we wouldn’t be able to save him because of how badly he was bleeding. So I made a decision to go through the forest to reach the village as soon as possible. Then along the way we ended up meeting a strange boy. He gave us medicines and potions and stuff, and even offered to provide us a place to rest. Thanks to that we were able to walk, and even managed to recover to the point we could use horses.”
Rheinhart proceeded to talk to the three about Ryoma.

“To think a child could stay deep in the forest and live by himself for 3 years”
“I was also surprised but it’s the truth. It seems he was mistreated quite badly in the village he lived in before. He grew to dislike towns and villages and secluded himself deep in the forest. And besides…”
“And besides?”
“We checked his skills through the Small Identifying Crystal Camil brought. Within the five projected skills, four of them were Resist Skills”
“4 Resist skills? I see…”
“Actually, he might have more than that, though I can’t say for sure”
“4 Resist Skills are plenty, you know? Just with that, it’s a given that he’s been raised in a horrible environment… Why do you think so?”
“Because all the five skills projected were all greater than Lv 7”
“ !!? “
The three were shocked..
“What did you say!?”
“Is that true!?”

“Yeah, I also doubted my own eyes but it’s unmistakable. Jill, Zeff and Camil also confirmed it”
”Father, from what I can remember, a person that possess a skill more than Lv5 is very rare. Just obtaining one level is a painful and bitter experience. Because of this there are many people who give up trying to gain skills, but to actually gain so many Resist Skills…”

“I agree. But no matter how many times I looked at it, it stayed the same. Disease Resist Lv7, Cold Resist Lv7. Even more, Physical Pain Resist and Mental Pain Resist were lv8 and Lv9 respectively”
“Eigh–, Nine!?”

“Impossible… What kind of life does one have to live to actually end up like that…”
“I was wondering the same thing, father. It’s highly probable, that he has more Resist Skills at Lv7 and below that wasn’t shown by the small identifying crystal. And he should also be in possession of bow and short sword skills. Honestly speaking, I left that place at a lost on what to do. This time I gave meeting to show my gratitude as an excuse, but I really wanted to have a conversation on what should be done.”
“Can that kid fight properly?”
“I wasn’t able to ask how he did it but he had several Black Bear Pelts. That goes to show that he has some skill. Plus he was able to use Slave Magic, Barrier Magic, and Earth Magic.”

“Is that kid also a Slave Magic User?”
“Yeah, it seems he learned from his deceased grandmother. It doesn’t seem like he’s registered with the church. But he is contracted with a number of slimes, and seems to have been researching the requirements for evolution. As can be seen from the number of higher class slimes that shouldn’t exist in the Forest of Gana. There were large numbers of five different variations. I wasn’t able to ask but two of the variants were classes I’ve never seen before.”

“Slime, was it? Did he learn to use Slave Magic by watching?”
“Who knows? There’s a possibility he was only able to learn an incomplete Slave Magic, however, whether one can be an accomplished Slave Magic User or not is not something that can be decided by the strength of one’s beast alone”

“Indeed, though it may be a slime, to be able to ascertain the conditions for evolution, he is exceptional. Especially slime related research, save for a few, there shouldn’t be anyone researching slimes. As for whether it will be valued by the church can’t be said with certainty… but that boy can definitely be called a pioneer.”
“Pioneer…”
“Hmm… dear. That child, he doesn’t seem like a dangerous child, huh?”
“Yeah, he only doesn’t want to go to town. I think he’s a pretty good kid.”
”Then in that case, let’s all go together to give our thanks and meet him”
“Everyone?”

“Yup, besides there’s a lot of things I don’t understand. If we go on a trip alongside the next inspection of Gimuru we’ll also be able to take Elia along. At that time, wouldn’t be fine if we stopped by the Forest of Gana for a bit? And besides, it’s bad for Elia to just study on her desk all the time. She should also practice outside, right, stepdad?”
“Yes, that’s correct… Elia is already 12, it should be fine if she goes out to tame her own beast soon.”

“Is that true grandfather?”
“Of course. Provided that you take the responsibility of caring for your magical beaset”
“Yes! I understand!”
“Good. Well, what do you think, Rheinhart?”
“No objections”

Like this they ended up making a visit to Ryouma’s house.




In the two weeks that passed after the Duke’s party returned home, Ryouma was extremely busy. Why? Because the slime splitting began. The result of those splits are the present numbers.

Sticky Slime x364
Skills
•    Strong Cohesive Liquid Lv4
•    Sticky Hardening Liquid Lv2
•    Sticky String Shot Lv2
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv3

Poison Slime x323
Skills
•    Generate Poison Liquid Lv4
•    Poison Resist Lv3
•    Generate Paralyzing Poison Liquid Lv3
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv3

Acid Slime x211
Skills
•    Generate Strong Acid Lv4
•    Acid Resist Lv4
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv4
•    Absorption Lv4
•    Split Lv2

Cleaner Slime x11
Skills
•    Cleaning Lv4
•    Deodorization Lv6
•    Deodorization Liquid Lv4
•    Disease Resist Lv5
•    Poison Resist Lv5
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv1

Scavenger Slime x730
Skills
•    Disease Resist Lv5
•    Poison Resist lv5
•    Eating Bad Food Skill Lv5
•    Cleaning Lv6
•    Deodorization Lv6
•    Deodorization Liquid Lv4
•    Release Stench Lv4
•    Return Nutrients Lv3
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv6
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv6

Heal Slime x2
Skills
•    Heal Lv1
•    Strengthen Vitality Lv1
•    Photosynthesis Lv3
•    Digestion Lv1
•    Absorption Lv1
•    Split Lv2


To put it bluntly, they increased too much. After coming here, Ryouma finally remembered that thing about restraining himself. If it continues on like this, an effect on the ecosystem will probably be seen. Ryouma worried about what to do regarding the overpopulating slimes.

Ryouma made the slimes stop splitting temporarily in order to keep the population in check, since if it’s just to keep living, the slimes wouldn’t need so much food. But if that was no good, then Ryouma also thought of taking responsibility and thinning out the population of slimes. Recently, though, there were some goblins that came from time to time to build a village, so Ryouma instead sent the slimes to annihilate those Goblins and have those serve as feeds.

The extermination of the goblins didn’t only bring food, but also brought unexpected fortune. When fighting the goblins, the ones that didn’t die received grave injuries. Ryouma found those slimes and hurriedly gathered them and used healing magic on them. There were slimes that couldn’t make it, but there were also those that did. Among those slimes that were healed, there were two that were only normal slimes. The next day, those slimes evolved to Heal Slimes and were able to use healing magic.

Heal slime, a new slime was born. At the occurrence of that new evolution, Ryouma’s gamer obsession was once again lit. When he looked at the current situation, he was somehow able to endure. However, after those 3 days, Ryouma’s gamer obsession was again relit.

“These slimes, I wonder if they could fuse? Like Do○kue…”

The instant when Ryouma, who was looking at the slimes that packed the house, muttered that. All of the slime’s began to shiver, and all of the slimes that were of the same variant began to gather to one place. And in the blink of an eye, slimes that were of the same variant fused and became one.

Big Sticky Slime x1
Skills
•    Strong Cohesive Liquid Lv5
•    Sticky Hardening Liquid Lv4
•    Sticky String Shot Lv3
•    Physical Attack Resist Lv1
•    Enlarge Lv2
•    Compress Lv4
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digest Lv3
•    Absorb Lv3

Big Poison Slime x1
Skills
•    Generate Poison Liquid Lv4
•    Poison Resist Lv4
•    Generate Paralyzing Poison Liquid Lv4
•    Physical Attack Resist Lv1
•    Enlarge Lv2
•    Compress Lv4
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digest Lv3
•    Absorb Lv3

Big Acid Slime x1
Skills
•    Generate Strong Acid Lv5
•    Acid Resist Lv4
•    Physical Attack Resist Lv1
•    Enlarge Lv2
•    Compress Lv4
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digest lv4
•    Absorb Lv3

Huge Scavenger Slime x1
Skills
•    Disease Resist Lv5
•    Poison Resist Lv5
•    Eat Bad Food Skill Lv6
•    Cleaning Lv6
•    Deodorization Lv6
•    Deodorization Liquid Lv4
•    Release Stench Lv5
•    Return Nutrients Lv4
•    Physical Attack resist Lv2
•    Enlarge Lv3
•    Compress Lv5
•    Jump Lv2
•    Digestion Lv6
•    Absorb Lv3

A panicked Ryouma told them to return, and immediately the slimes split, returning to their original numbers. The relieved Ryouma was excited, and repeated the experiment.

The results, one can fuse and split freely provided that the slimes numbers reach 100 for Big Slime, and 500 and up for huge slimes. Fusing below 100 slimes is not possible. When a hundred scavenger slimes fused its name became Big Slime, and at 500, Huge Slime.

As such by some stroke of luck, because of this fusion, it became possible to save on food and space.

It seems it’s possible to make as many big slime as one wants, as long as one is able to reach the 100 same variant slime condition. But one also needs to consider that the split ability disappears when they fuse. For slimes bigger than big slimes, each variety has their own respective assemblies.

Moreover, when needed the new skill, compress, allows the Slimes to shrink to a size just a little bit bigger than the size of the normal slimes. Although it’s a mystery where all that volume goes into, Ryouma didn’t mind.

In regards to food, if you think of it as one slime then the consumption increases several times. But when you consider that it is a lump of 100 slimes, then the fact that the consumption is able to be held down from 1/20 until 1/50 can be understood.

After having spent the days like that, all of the sudden 20 people from the nearby group of people came to visit Ryouma’s house.

“Hey~ Ryouma! Open up! It’s me! Hyuzu! I’m not an enemy!”

The one screaming in front of Ryouma’s house was the injured person from two weeks ago, Hyuzu. The entrance of the house was being blocked by a boulder, so in order to be heard he has been shouting in a loud voice, only, Ryouma was actually in the thicket behind him.

“Now, I will open!”
“Ah! Oh, you were outside”
“Hunt… went….”
“So that’s why. Then, today we came to give our thanks for before. Since we had plans to go around this area anyway. Relax, we won’t bring you harm.
“..Understood”

Ryouma and Rheinhart stepped up.

“Ryouma-kun, it’s been 2 weeks. Today, I once again give my gratitude. I brought with me some present.”
“Thank you very much”
“It’s just something to show my gratitude”
“Dear, won’t you also introduce us?”

Behind Rheinhart stood a beautiful woman and a beautiful girl. There was also a man, who despite putting on years, as he stood straight gave off a majestic aura.

“Of course, let me introduce, my wife, my father, and my daughter”
“I am Rheinbach Jamil, the previous head of the Ducal Family of Jamil. Sorry to suddenly intrude on you. Let’s get along.”
“I’m Elize Jamil, thank you for saving my husband and my subordinate”
“Elialia Jamil. Nice to meet you.”
“… A pleasure to make your acquaintance… I am… Ryouma Takebayashi… You have gone on a long journey… please make yourselves… comfortable… This is but my humble abode… but I will do my best to welcome you…”

Although the sentences were disconnected, hearing such formal speech, the 4 members of the Ducal Family, the guards, and the maids were all shocked. But Rheinbach quickly replied.

“That kind of formality is unnecessary, talk to us just as you did a while ago. Hospitality is also unnecessary, since the one who suddenly came were us”
“Thank you very much. Saying that is… a great help to me”

Having said that, Ryouma immediately used Earth Magic and opened the entrance to his house. At that moment he suddenly remembered.

“Now…slave monster… Slimes will gather… injury… won’t cause, so…”
“Were you hunting?”
“Yes… just came back… lots of people… so made to hide…”
“Sorry for unnecessarily scaring you”
“It’s ok…”
“I’ve also informed the guards so it’s ok now.”
“Thank you very much… Then…”

Giving his thanks, Ryouma gave the order to return through his mind. Immediately innumerable slimes came from the surrounding thickets and gathered.

The number was greater than 1000. As expected, I don’t think they expected these many. Although these slimes weren’t enemies, the maids’ and guards’ faces still stiffened. In contrast to that, the 4 people of the ducal family, looked at the gathering slimes, deeply interested.

“Hou! I heard you tamed a lot of slimes, but I didn’t think it was to this extent!”
“Even though they’re slimes, it’s amazing you’re able to control this much.”
“This number… making just one listen should have been difficult, but…”
“What an amazing number… haven’t they increased a bit?”
“… After everyone went back home… they split…”
“Will they fit in the room?”
“After… It will be, alright…”
“It will be alright? What do you mean?”

As Rheinhart asked that, Ryouma ordered his slimes and made the slimes fuse right in front of their eyes. As he did that, aside from Elialia the three people opened their eyes wide and shrieked.

“Big Slime!?”
“It couldn’t possibly!?”
“No, this is definitely… you!? You were able to tame a Big Slime?”
“… is it weird?”
“Big slime, you see… It’s a magical beast that no one has ever been able to tame, you know?”
“Eh?”

“The Slave Monster Contract that Slave Magic Users use to tame high level variation races on and above the level of the Big Slime doesn’t work. Although there were people that attempted to, not even one has succeeded.”
“…Slave contract… meaningless… obviously…”
“What do you mean?”
“…Big slimes and up… is the gathering of many slimes… the Slave Monster contract’s condition… can’t be… fulfilled… Slave Monster Contract… can only be used… on 1 monster… at a time… many at the same time… impossible… when making the contract… accurately catching… 1 inside a 100… is impossible. Because you can’t see more than one… so… Slave Monster Contract… has no effect… I made a contract with many slimes… after gathering… was able to tame…”

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods Table of Contents


Raws
Can be found here 

Author: Roy

Synopsis

Ryouma Takebayashi, 39 years old, found himself in a strange white room. The gods tell him that he has died and they are sending his soul to a different world, a world where magic exists.

Translation Schedule
Expect 1 Chapter a day (GMT+8). No chapters on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 1 Chapter 3


TL Note: In Japan when they check stuff, a ○ means a check. If they cross things out, it means it’s wrong. So when the slime makes a circle, it means yes, or affirmative… kinda like a thumbs up sign.

Volume 1 Chapter 3

After guiding Rheinhart and going back to the room where the other four where, Jill asked Ryouma a question.

“Ryouma, how do you usually hunt?”
“Trap… Bow… Slime”
“The slime aside… you’re basically a genuine hunter, huh?”

Having seen Ryouma’s skills, they did their best not to make a careless remark. So aside from the sleeping Hyuzu, the other four engaged in idle chatter.

“Uh…! Haa, Haa…”
“Hyuzu!”
“Get a hold of yourself!”
“We managed to stop the bleeding with the potion, but this time he’s gone down with a fever”
“Antipyretic… have… Water… Come…”

As Ryouma said that he ran into the deeper halls.

“Master, it seems meeting that boy was truly good luck.”
“Indeed, if we weren’t able to meet him, we wouldn’t be able to save Hyuzu”
“Although his condition is still unstable, even if we were able to use magic to stop the bleeding. The fever would still be able to claim his life, since magic can’t lower the fever.”
“Well, after losing all that blood, plus the fatigue. It’s not so surprising. “

“But that aside, what are you gonna do about the kid? It’s too dangerous out here in the forest”
“I know that. But he’s already lived here for 3 years, he should already be aware of the danger”
“Since he has actually survived…”

“Moreover that number of Resist Skills and level. The village he lived in must have been really cruel. To tell him to go to the town… I don’t even know if he understands that it’s a safe place. The only saving grace is that he’s at least not in a state where he will just come and kill a person on sight.”
“Aah… Yeah, something like that did happen in the past, huh? That level of Resist Skill is at the point where it’s not strange for someone’s heart to break or for them to die”
“Rheinhart-sama, as the father of one child, isn’t there something?”
“Ya know in this room outside of our boss here, there ain’t a single person who has a kid. How are we supposed ta decide?”

“But I’m also at a lost here. He’s a special case and besides, as a father, I haven’t done anything amazing!”
“Don’t throw out your chest over something so sad!”
“Well, jokes aside… When we get home, I’ll have to talk to father and Elize”

After a while, some slimes entered carrying jars of water, an oddly shaped jar, and some kind of pelt.

The slimes stretched their body and put the various jars and pelt in front of the 4 men. After which, the slimes went back, except for one.

“Umm… Thanks”

At Camil’s words the body of the slime shook. Was it trying to say, “Don’t Mind.”? As the four thought that, the slime stretched his body and alternately pointed between Hyuzu and the things that were brought.

“Ah… right. This stuff is for the fever, huh?”
“Right… Well, the water is obvious, but the pelt… I suppose that’s to replace the sheets?”

As Camil said that, the slime extended his body, creating two tentacle-like arms and made a huge a circle.

“Alright–! Wait, this! Isn’t this Black Bear Pelt!?”
“Now that you mention it, certainly. This is without a doubt Black Bear Pelt.”
“That kid managed to hunt a black bear?”
“Unbelievable, but right now Hyuzu’s treatment needs to be prioritized”

At Rheinhart’s words, Zeff and Jill put the pelt over Hyuzu’s body. After which, Camil tried to get water from the stone bowl but was stopped by the slime.

“Eh, what?”

The slime stretched its body and pointed to the oddly shaped small jar.

“You want me to use this?”

At Camil’s questions, the slime responded by making another big circle. Camil followed the instruction and drew water from the jar.

“I’m gonna draw the water now”

Right after, the slime extended its tentacles, and inclined the jar Camil was holding. The inclined jar had a long and narrow protrusion, and inside it lay an empty hole. From there the drawn water came out. Seeing that, the slime pointed at the hole, and then pointed at Hyuzu’s mouth.

“You want me to incline this towards Hyuzu’s mouth and make him drink it?”

The slime answered again by making a big circle. Camil did as he was told and made Hyuzu drink the water.

“… Looks like he was able to drink properly”

Hearing those words, the slime jumped and went to towards the direction the other slimes went back to and disappeared. Around the same time after the slime had left, Ryuuma came back.

“Antipyretic… make him drink”
“Thanks. You’re a great help.”

As Rheinhart said that, he made Hyuzu drink the medicine he got. As everyone heaved a sigh of relief, Camil asked about the jar.

“Hey, is this drinking jar specifically made for sick people?”

Ryouma deeply nodded.

“Oh, that’s really convenient”
“I have one more question, it’s about the slime that was here a while ago. That slime was quite handy. It’s the first time I’ve seen a slime that can respond to questions”
“At some point… it learned… if tamed for long, can learn…”
“I see… A Slave Magic User that has used a slime for a long time is really rare. And a slime like yours that has become able to understand is especially rare. So to say, there’s probably none outside of yours, huh?”

The 4 finally let their guard down as they came to understand that Ryouma truly wasn’t an enemy. Seeing as how effective the medicine was, and Hyuzu’s state stabilizing, the four breathed a sigh of relief. They passed the time by idly chatting about silly stories from outside the forest.

That day’s supper were the monsters caught by Ryouma and his slimes, plus the vegetables he personally cultivated inside the cave. The menu were Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables (To make it smell good, fruits that resembled lemon and herb were added) and Rabbit Meat Soup. Ryouma chose these for supper because they were easy to make but the other four thanked him a great deal finding them to be very complex dishes.

That day the five men all slept at Ryouma’s place. They were planning to leave after the next day but Hyuzu’s recovery was faster than expected. In order to make sure he was clear headed they decided to leave tomorrow morning before lunch.

“I really thought I was a goner this time! Thanks for saving my ass, sonny!”
“Is… it… really… fine?”
“What, you’re worried about me? I thought you hated people because I heard you didn’t want to go to villages or towns but unexpectedly…”
“Town, village… hate. But… wounded… people… concerned”
“Gahaha! I See! I see! That guy was wrong! Ungh…”

The Hyuzu who was laughing suddenly staggered.

“Hyuzu, you ok?”
“Ah, ahhh… No prob, just got a little dizzy”
“Hyuzu-san, it’s cause you’re still recovering.”
“Drink”
“Hn? What is this bottle? Medicine?”
“”Blood… forming… medicine”
“Blood-forming medicine, huh? Then I’ll quickly–! Argh! It stinks of fish! What’s up with this smell!?”
“… Effect… only, guarantee”
“You heard what he said. He gave it to you out of good will. Drink it.”
“Wai–, this is”
“Besides it would be a problem if you lost consciousness while we were on the road”
“They’re also worried, you see”

Saying that, Jill and Zeff held Hyuzu’s arm and shoulder to keep him from running or resisting. And then…

“Umm… I’m sorry!”

Camil took the blood forming medicine and poured it in Hyuzu’s mouth.

“%`#%$!!!!”

Having swallowed the medicine, Hyuzu raised his voice spouting something that can’t be put into words. After convulsing for a few times, he appeared to be completely exhausted.

“Ahhh, you, guys”
“A good medicine is difficult to drink, Hyuzu”
“Don’t worry, this kid’s medicine is the real thing”
“Since the potion that healed Hyuzu’s wounds of good quality”
“Armor… need?”
“Ah? Aaah… Oh yeah, the armor done in by the bear can’t be used anymore, the weapon too”
“…weapon…armor.. have… will bring, no.. problem”
“Is that ok?”
“It’s… fine”

After having said that, Ryouma went inside. After a few minutes he came back with 10 slimes carrying five spears and 3 sets of armors.

“This… can be used”
“Equipment used by bandits, you gathered some pretty good some stuff”
“Everything is quite good. Is it really ok to give these to Hyuzu”
“Weapon… must use… I… have, more…”
“This kind of spear, would go for around 5 small gold coins, you know?”
“take it…”

“… Then, I’ll gratefully accept it. But, I just can’t agree with receiving something for free. Right now I can’t give you anything in return but if anything ever happens come to me, ok? I serve the household of the duke of Jamil after all. If anything happens come to the town of Gaunago, one of the towns under the Duchy of Jamil. It’s not that far from here and… if you ask around the guard’s room and ask to allow to meet up with the duke’s family’s guard Hyuzu, they will immediately come contact me. So don’t hold back”

Like this the five were able to put in order all of the preparations for their departure.  They gave their thanks to Ryouma and then left. 3 years after coming to this world and living by himself, Ryouma was finally able to properly meet the people of this world.

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods Volume 1 Chapter 2


TL Note:
To avoid confusion, let’s make things clear. This novel follows western name ordering. So first name, then last name. Rheinhart is the first name, and Jamil is the last name.

Volume 1 Chapter 2

~Side Rheinhart Jamil~

That boy we met who gave us medicine for Hyuzu, brought us deep into the forest. I wondered to myself. Why is he in a place like this? And looking at him, I can see that he’s quite young.

“Is there really a place we can rest at if we keep going this way?”
“I don’t know. But the medicine he gave us didn’t have any poison and I can’t feel any hostility from the kid”
“It’s probably because he uses traps to hunt… that kind of hunter would make a safe zone inside the forest so he can hide easily. So it’s not too strange for there to be a camp deep here in the forest”

The other three that was with them also had their suspicions. After all no matter how you put it, even if there’s no hostility coming from the kid, a kid out here in the forest is definitely strange. Only, the clothes he’s wearing are too clean. So regardless of how cheap those clothes are, he shouldn’t be a bandit.

While thinking about various things, the kid suddenly stopped.

“Is there a problem?”
“Trap… Prey, caught… Will come… now”
“It’s good that you caught something but, what do you mean it will come–!”

All of the sudden, near the boy, a slime came out of the thicket. Immediately, I took my sword out and slashed at the slime.

But the kid went and stood between me and the slime. What are–!  …Ku!?
Like flowing water, he took out a dagger from his waist, pointed it diagonally downwards and parried my attack. And then he tried to hit my wrist with his dagger’s pommel.

Right after, the boy jumped back taking some distance, but at the same time he took with him the slime I tried to cut… The slime I tried to cut… then, perhaps?

“You bastard! What do you think you’re doing!? Rheinhart-sama please step back!”
“Wait! Kid, is that slime your slave monster?”

Hearing that, the kid nodded deeply many times.

“Sheathe your sword Jill”
“But!”
“Stand down! In this situation, the one at fault is me. This kid didn’t do anything other than protecting his slave monster from my attack. Also he didn’t try to attack me after protecting the slime. Above all, he never had any intentions to hurt me.”

Otherwise that one attack wouldn’t make sense. He didn’t use the blade but instead used the pommel. Clearly, he never had any intentions of actually fighting. But still… what the hell is this kid? Even though I’m like this, I still have confidence in my sword, you know?

“My apologies, I didn’t know it was your slave monster. But a slime, huh? That’s really nostalgic, when I first started out I also started with a slime“
“…Slave Magic… Practitioner?”
“Well, former Slave Magic Practitioner. A few years ago when I got married, my slave monsters grew too old to fight. I’ve never really tried to tame a new one ever since. Since I’ve already settled down. But, let me tell you, in the past I took with me beasts like Red Horse and Blizzard Ape.”
“… Amazing person?”

“You see, my household have been Slave Monster Arts Practitioners for generations. From the moment we were born, we are taught all sorts of things. It’s not like I’m particularly gifted at magic. Although when it comes to my sword arm, I do have quite a bit of pride.”

The kid took the rabbit the slime brought to him, put it in the pouch on his waist, and then we started walking again. From time to time we would stop, and slimes would come to bring him small animals. After a while we were finally able to see a cliff.

“Wait”

After saying that, the kid held his hand out towards the surface of the rock and used Earth Magic. A part of the rock broke down as if it were dissolving and an entrance appeared.

“Inside, welcome…”
“Thank you”

From the looks of things, this is his so called home. I see, using Earth Magic he created a cave inside the cave. Certainly, if it’s like this, then it’s probably safe. While thinking that, as we entered the cave, the boy used magic on the entrance. When Camil saw that, he couldn’t help but ask.

“Is this Barrier Magic? That’s some pretty unusual magic you’re using there, huh? Is the effect concealment?”

The kid nodded once and then answered.

“…Can run… You five… don’t worry”
“R–Right. Thank you”

I wonder if he noticed that we were still being cautious until now. After this, I definitely need to apologize. After walking deeper into the cave, we saw walls and surfaces smoothed out cleanly. Furniture made out of stone and wood decorated the room and the surrounding walls had glowing magic stones. Although we were inside a cave, the room had plenty of light.

“This is”
“What a surprise, it’s actually more of a house than I had thought”
“Here… wounded, sleep”
“Sorry about this. Hyuzu, go lie down. Pull yourself together.”
“Y–yeah”
“Potion… will, come”

As the kid said that, he entered a hole in the opposite direction.

“Well… in any case, we made it in one piece”
“Yeah, our luck was good”
“I’m grateful to him”
“…”
“Something the matter, Zeff?”
“Don ‘cha think this room is a bit weird? Look, there are few traps, signs of living for a long time, and the furniture are enough only for 1 person.”

“Now that you mention it… is that boy living here all by himself?
“Finding out he could use Slave, Barrier, and Earth magic at that age had already shocked me. But living deep in the forest all by himself, he’s not normal.”
“He may be older than he looks… Only, he’s definitely not an elf.”

While talking about such things, the kid came back with his poison slime carrying a large number of potions.

“Potion… Came”
“Thank you, I’ll definitely repay you someday”
“.. Don’t mind… can make, as much… as I want”

At those words we couldn’t help but stare alternately at the boy and at the bottle. Camil, unable to hold, exclaimed.

“You made this potion!?”

Although at the strength of that voice he shook momentarily, but he quickly nodded his head. Now that he mentions it, the number of potions he has is definitely too many. Clearly not an amount he could afford.

“Water”

Said the kid. The slime behind him filled a vessel made of rock with water and then offered it to us.

“Thanks”
“I’m saved”
“Thanks boy”
“Thank you”
“… Ah…”
“Hmm? Something the matter?”
“Name… Ryouma”

And then, it hit. We got all the way here without giving our names.

“Ryouma? I suppose that should be your name, then. My apologies for the late introduction, I am Rheinhart Jamil, the feudal lord of the Jamil duchy. For lending me your hand to save my subordinate, I offer you my thanks.”

“!? Pardon… my behavior !”
“No no, please don’t be apprehensive. You are my benefactor. Please continue to speak as you always have”
“… Thank you”
“Good. And this here from the right is my subordinate Jill, a swordsman. Zeff, the scout. The magician, Camil. And the sleeping one over there is the spear user, Hyuzu.
“Name’s Jill. Because of you we were saved. Sorry about my behavior before”
“Vigilance… obvious”
“It’s Zeff, nice to meet you”
“And I’m Camil. A pleasure to meet you. But seriously… I ran out of mana and couldn’t use any healing spells. If you hadn’t come, we’d be knee deep into the trench by now. So thank you, really, thank you.”
“… It’s, fine”

“We took a detour on the edge of the forest by horseback. Over there we were attacked by some bandits.”
“Bandits alone ain’t a problem but… while we were going at it a black bear came biting out of nowhere. Hyuzu got taken by surprise and was done in”
“We managed to defeat the bear but Hyuzu’s wound was worse than we thought. Seeing how we probably wouldn’t make it to the village, we tried to go through the forest.”
Hearing that, the kid started nodding showing he understood.

“That aside… kid what are you doing here? I heard that thing about you hunting but it seems like you’ve been living here for quite some time. And hunting at your age and even using magic and making potions, I’m really shocked.”
“Grandmother, Grandfather… learned… Former, adventurer”

Oh, so you had former adventurers for your grandparents?

“And where are they? Did they go somewhere?”

Hearing those words, the kid cast his eyes downward, and said.

“… They’ve passed”
“I see, sorry.”
“It’s fine… 3 years, already”
“No–… 3years ago?”
“3 Years!?”
Exclaimed the 4 men in unison.
“J–Just wait a second, you mean they didn’t pass just a few days ago or something!?”
“You, since when did you start living here!?”
“3 years ago… village, left … 1 … because… outsider”

To think there was such an exclusive village… More or less there should be something like that, but really… to think there’s such a cruel place.

“You weren’t chased out on the village and left on your own?”
“Villagers, Opression… 95%… took”
“95%!?”
“Oh boy, that’s a helluva crazy village you got there, huh? Even for a cold village, that’s just pushing it.”
“You did pretty good, living until now.”
“Grandparents… Medicine and, Weapons… Good stuff… High… Living, Was able… but, they already… not here… can’t make… they, said…. Different village… go, so, village… left… here, live… because… can live”

I see… so he stopped trusting humans after being oppressed by the village.

“I understand your reasons but. I really can’t recommend it. In the forest, there are many powerful beasts. To a kid your age, this place is just too dangerous.”
“It’s ok… Lived… 3 years”
“But”
“Oh right! Wait a sec”

All of th4e sudden Camil started searching his bag.

“Ah, found it, found it. It’s this.”
“What this?”
“This is a Small Identifying Crystal! This is an easy to use item that can identify your status. It can show you your five highest skills. And if touched by a criminal the light will turn red, if the person is innocent then the light is blue. After that, your name, age, race, and 5 skills will also be shown. If with this, you have a high level fighting skill then I’ll stop pestering you about leaving the forest.”

“Unders–tood”

As the kid said that, he was about to touch the crystal until he remembered something.

“Before, bandits… attacked. Killed… them, is… that, sin?”
“If they were really bandits then there won’t be any problem”

Hearing that, he touches the crystal. The light is blue, whether he actually killed bandits is still up in the air, but… he is definitely not a criminal. But Camil, who was staring at the crystal, turned pale.

“Wh, what is this?”
“What’s th–“

Jill who took a peek at the crystal from behind, was suddenly breathless. Seeing that, I and Zeff also went to take a look. But after seeing the status, we were speechless.

Status Shown
Domestic Chores Lv10
Mental Pain Resist Lv9
Physical Pain Resist Lv8
Disease Resist Lv7
Cold Resist Lv7

Impossible! What is with this level and skills!!? Domestic Chores Lv10… is whatever, but… Mental Pain Resist, Physical Pain Resist, and even Disease and Cold Resist! Moreover everything is over Lv7!? Exactly what kind of environment was he in for him to end up like this? Moreover he is 11 years old, then that means he was living here since he was 8.

“Something the, matter?”
“Um… mmm… Unfortunately, a fighting skill didn’t come out~”

That’s it!? Is that what you should be talking about right now!? I said to myself as I kept staring at Camil. The other two were the same. Camil scowled back at us with a, “Then what SHOULD I talk about in this situation!?” expression.

Sorry, I’m so sorry Camil. This isn’t really something you can talk about.

“Sorry but, do you mind letting me use your toilet?”

While thinking of what to say, what came out of my mouth were those words. The other three glared at me fiercely. I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped… because I really want to run from this place as soon as possible.

“Inside, Will guide… Slime… Many… no worries”
“I won’t. I was a former Slave Magic Practitioner, you know? So I won’t do anything to your slave monsters”

I followed him to the deeper room. When we got there, what greeted me was a large number of slimes.

“This is amazing. I’ve never seen so many slimes before.”
“…For… Research…”
“Research?”
“Evolution, Slime’s”

Having been told, I noticed that when you look at the slimes, not all of them were just slimes. Sticky Slime, Poison Slime, and over there that’s an Acid Slime! And then after that… what are those? Those two slimes… I’ve never seen those types before. But that aside, these kind of high level variations should exist in this forest.

“You found the evolution conditions and made these evolve by yourself?”
“Yes”
“The research of magical beast evolution conditions is a very important thing to Slave Magic Users and Conjurers. Understanding even a single one of these conditions takes a long time. The fact that you were able to understand so many is something worthy of praise. Unfortunately though… they’re all just slimes…”
“Slime… Bad?”
“I’m sorry for saying this but slimes are weak magical beasts. Even if you make them evolve they’re still weak. Although Slave Magic Users and Conjurers often make use of them to study the basics, they don’t have much value outside of that. In general practitioners of both arts would pick a slime for studying, then after a while get rid of them and then tame a Horn Rabbit for their next beast. Because you see, a horn rabbit is at the very least, as a pet, loveable.
“… Tough world”

Tough world? Those are the thoughts of an 11 year old kid?

“Well that’s only the opinion of the majority, it’s not like all Slave Magic Users think that way. At the very least, the Poison Slime’s poison and the Acid Slime’s acid isn’t something that is made light of. After studying the basics, it’s a valid way to make use of the slimes already tamed. Because if it’s a poison slime or an acid slime then at the very least its power is greater than of a horn rabbit.”

“Slime… Convenient… Useful”
“Knowledge the magical beast, how to take advantage of its traits, and giving out orders to make decisions on the battlefield are the most important things to a Slave Magic User. It seems you know this well.”

“Arrived, toilet, here”
“Right, thank you”

Now that you mention it I did ask to borrow the lavatory. Well it’s not like I could tell him it was a lie after going all this way… so I just went ahead and took care of my business then went back to the room.

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods Volume 1 Chapter 1


~Side Ryouma~

Today was like any other day and I was out hunting to get some food for my slimes. Only, today, some visitors came. They didn’t seem to be bandits, so they were normal people. Within the three years I’ve been living isolated here in the forest, I haven’t met any other humans that weren’t bandits. This was the first time in a long while.

The number of people reflected in my eyes is 5. All of them except for one were wearing armor. That guy who wasn’t wearing an armor was covered in blood and wrapped with bandages. Looks like he’s hurt.

“Ugg… Uggh”
“Hyuzu! Pull yourself together!”
“Camil! Mana is!?”
“Sorry… It’s not ready yet”
“Leav… Me…”
“Don’t say stupid things!”

From the looks of things, they seem to be in a really bad state. I think I should take them with me to my house to let them rest and I could also help tend to their wounds.

In order to do that, I need to go to them and talk to them in a way without being threatening. Hmm… but then, what should I say? “Good day?” Yeah right… the circumstances don’t fit at all! How about, “Hey! you guys! You guys are definitely suspicious, right!? …. Actually I haven’t talked to anyone for the past 3 years so I have communication disorder…”  Something like that?

While I was in the process of thinking up of a way to put down their guard, they spotted me.

“Tch! Who’s there!?”
“Wait!”

The man who walked in front pointed his sword immediately but the guy behind him made him stop.

“I apologize for that, just now. We were just being cautious. By the way, who are you? And why are you here? This is a bit too deep in the jungle for a kid so you must be lost, huh?”

Asked the man, but somehow Ryouma’s voice couldn’t come out.

“… Hunt”
“Hunt? Hunting? You?”
“Trap”
“Oh, you hunt by using traps?”

Somehow someway the guy understood what I nodded vigorously to indicate that he got it right.

“But this place is dangerous… ah, whatever. Rather than that, why are you blocking our way?”

I pointed at the wounded man.

“Wounded…”
“Exactly, my subordinate is wounded, which is why we are in a hurry.”

I hurriedly brought out the potion I made, but seeing that, the guy with a sword from a while ago went in front. I quickly jumped back and showed them the potion.

“Wait! … Is that a potion?”

I nod.

“Wound… dangerous… Medicine… Use”
“You would let us use that medicine”
“Hurry…”

Hearing those words, the men glanced at each other and carefully took the bottle.

After they confirmed that the contents weren’t poisonous they gave made the wounded man drink it. After a little while, the color of the man’s face became slightly better and they lowered their guard a little.

“I give you my thanks for giving us this medicine. Like this, Hyuzu may be able hold on for a bit longer.”

I wanted to tell the guy who was thanking me to go to my house to get some rest… but

“House… Rest…”

This is pathetic, the words just won’t come out at all. It’s not like he is a bear or something. I tried talking again and somehow someway I was able to get my thoughts across. Somehow…

We came across a bit of a problem along the way, but somehow we managed to reach the cliff. Whenever I leave I would normally use Earth Magic to shut the entrance tight, so I used Earth Magic to open the entrance and invite them in.

“Inside, welcome”
“Thank you”

When everyone managed to get in, I put up the Barrier of Hiding. Seeing that, one of the armor wearing men spoke up.

“This is… Barrier Magic? That’s a pretty unusual magic, huh? Is the barrier, hiding us?”

I nodded my head once and then replied.

“Can run… You five… don’t worry”
“R- Right. Thanks”

Nodding once, we went deep into the cave. As expected, if someone were to suddenly bring you to their place with nowhere to run, you’d be anxious. But rather than that, I wonder what I should do… More or less it’s gotten better but, I still can’t seem to talk properly… 

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 1 Start– Life in the Other World


In the other world, Seirofuru, within one of the countries, was a man named Takebayashi Ryouma. He was sent to the Forest of Gana in the kingdom of Rifo-ru. As soon as he woke up he took advantage of the lack of people and began his training in Martial Arts and Magic. Three years passed in the blink of an eye and not once has he thought of stepping out of the forest.

“Alright… I guess this is the day’s meal”

Ryouma spent his day to day life gathering fruits, hunting animals, and using magic he learned. It was a comfortable life full of freedom and free of chains.

He made his house by digging a cave out of a cliff with the use of Earth Magic and put up a barrier for the entrance. The earth and sand he got from digging, with a flick of earth magic, were used to create the furniture.

As for meals, there were plenty from the surrounding forest. And with the use of the Neutral Type Magic “Appraisal”, Ryouma could know whatever information he needs. Can it be eaten, can it not be eaten? Without question, Ryouma can distinguish these things. Moreover in his previous world Ryouma couldn’t use magic and because of this was completely immersed in his new found hobby, magic.

Especially the Slave Magic.

Actually, when Ryouma first used Slave Magic, he had only wanted to try it out and caught the slime near him. But somehow one way or another he ended up raising it as a pet and after half a year, something changed. The slime evolved.

When Ryouma woke up that day, he saw the slime and noticed that its color had changed. Somewhat startled, he quickly used his Beast Appraisal ability and found out that the slime had evolved from a slime to a sticky slime.

Sticky Slime
The sticky slime is composed of highly cohesive viscous liquid. It can spit out the viscous liquid, as well as use the viscous liquid hidden in its body to capture its prey and devour it.

Skills:  
•    Strong Stricky Liquid Lv1 
•    Digestion Lv3   
•    Absorption Lv3 
•    Split Lv1

Ryouma pondered on why the slime suddenly evolved and he figured that the culprit must be the Green Caterpillar.

For meals Ryouma generally fed the slime his leftovers and during hunting, he would continuously feed the slime the dead green caterpillars that kept appearing. He figured that was probably the reason. Wild slimes were at the bottom most of the ecosystem. Normally, without being able to catch their own preys to eat, they are only left with the choice of swarming over the corpses of the dead.

With that in mind, Ryouma had his meals every day and the left overs of that meal were given to his slime to eat. In other words, Ryouma’s slime is different from wild slimes and is able to eat every day. Moreover within the meal of the slime were some viscous body fluids. The green caterpillars that spit viscous threads were included in the day to day meal. Ryouma considered this to be a probable hypothesis for the evolution of the slime.

After that day Ryouma caught three slimes and everyday he would continue to feed it green caterpillar. And after two months the three slimes had all evolved into sticky slimes just as he suspected.

Because of this Ryouma’s interest in Slave Magic increased and he caught a large number of slimes and made them eat various things. Speaking of which, because of these the food consumption shot off through the roof… until he thought of a plan to combine his traps with the sticky slimes. Like this he was able to secure the feeds for his slimes.

The end result? Ryouma’s slimes’ current status as of this time are as follows:

Sticky Slime x 153
What started out as 4 slimes, somehow ended up this many after splitting. Also the abilities at the start were only Strong Cohesive Liquid, Digestion, Absorption, and digestion but after a while the slimes also learned Cohesive Hardening Liquid, Cohesive String Shot, and Jump. From the looks of things it seems even magical beasts can learn skills by training. Also it seems it is also possible to learn new skills by combining already learned skills.

After studying the properties of the cohesive class skills, Ryouma was pondering on whether or not the 2 kinds of liquid, Strong Cohesive Liquid and Sticky Hardening Liquid, from the slime will be able to create something. Doing that he noticed that he was able to make something threadlike. Wanting to see whether the slimes will be able to create the same thing in their body, he made them do it. It took some practice but after a while the slimes learned the skill.

Current Skills:
•    Strong Cohesive Liquid Lv4
•    Sticky Hardening Liquid Lv1
•    Sticky String Shot Lv1
•    Jump Lv1
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv3

Poison Slime x 188
This slime evolution is a result of continuously being fed poisonous plants and animal feed. But because of the method of ingesting poison, a large number of slimes died in the process, and only a handful of slimes managed to evolve. After that, due to splitting the slimes ended up with this number.

Skills
•    Generate Poisonous Liquid Lv3
•    Poison Resistance Lv3
•    Generate Paralyzing Poison Liquid Lv3
•    Jump Lv1
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv3

Acid Slime x 100
A slime born out of sheer coincidence. Apparently in order for the slimes to consume the hard bones of beasts, the slimes body responded by increasing their digestion ability. After splitting the numbers ended up like this.

Skills
•    Generate Strong Acid Lv3
•    Acid Resistance Lv3
•    Jump Lv1
•    Digestion Lv4
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv2

Cleaner Slimes x 11
Another slime born out of sheer luck. Slimes are omnivores, but they have a particular fondness for drinking water. When Ryouma washed his body, there were some among the slimes that wanted to drink the water Ryouma used. Well, it didn’t seem like it really mattered so he left them alone, and then they ended up like this.

Skills
•    Cleaning Lv4
•    Deodorization Lv6
•    Deodorization Liquid Lv4
•    Disease Resist Lv5
•    Poison Resist Lv5
•    Jump Lv1
•    Digestion Lv3
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv1

Scavenger Slim x 457
Ryouma was unhappy with the fumes coming from the toilet and the place he designated for trash. Remembering how the slimes liked to gather around the foul stench of dead bodies and the case of the cleaner slimes. He decided to catch 20 new slimes and threw them all there. The result was the Scavenger Slime. This evolution is able to turn its digested nutrients into fertilizer and throw it up. It also splits far more frequently compared to other slimes.

Skills
•    Disease Resist Lv5
•    Poison Resist Lv5
•    Eat Filth Lv5
•    Cleaning Lv6
•    Deodorization Lv6
•    Deodorization Liquid Lv4
•    Release Stench Lv4
•    Return Nutrients Lv3
•    Jump Lv1
•    Digestion Lv6
•    Absorption Lv3
•    Split Lv6

Like this, Ryouma’s pets numbered over 900. From the start Ryouma had always enjoyed setting additional milestones for himself whenever he played games, and never found any difficulties with doing mindless things repetitively like raising levels. After coming here, with no one to stop him, he had completely lost even the tiniest tinge of self-control.

Incidentally, because tamers normally ignored slimes, no one knew anything of the slime evolutions. And the cleaner slimes and scavenger slimes in particular are new species that have never existed before.

Ryouma’s days were spent like this, continuously indulged with the slimes and his magic. From time to time beasts and bandits would come around but they were all crushed by the number of slimes and traps. And as for the ones who did manage to do something, they were killed effortlessly by Ryouma’s own fighting strength.

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods – Prologue#3

Edit: 2016/03/07 added names, edited a few lines, and fixed some wrong names. Particularly Martial God = Teagle; Melia = Sage.
After the three main gods returned home, they called the souls of two elders.


“Oi!… what the?”[Man]

“Where is th–!! Teagle? Is it Teagle!?” [Woman]

“Melia!? How!?” [Teagle]

“Ah… looks like you’ve come to” [Gayn]


At that voice the 2 elders came to notice the three gods and turned around.


“Wh-who the heck are you?!” [Teagle]

“Wait Teagle! You people are, gods, right?” [Melia]

“Precisely, you did well figuring that out. It was us that brought the two of you here.” [Gayn]

“Because of my age, I was being nursed by my husband and should have already died. That I’m here, then does that mean Teagle also?” [Melia]

“Yeah… Of all things the last thing I saw was that piece of shit village chief… And? What did you bring us here for?” [Teagle]

“Well… you see, we want the two of you to lend us your names.” [Kufo]


After that the three main gods explained to the two the exhaustion of mana and the supplementation of it by taking mana from a different world. During that, they also talked about the situation of Ryouma Takebayashi.


“I think, I got the gist of it… in other words this guy you brought from another world is packing quite a bit of heat, so in order not to arouse suspicion you want us to make it so that he is our disciple.” [Melia]

“Exactly, not only did he come from another world and is talented at martial arts, but he is also talented at magic.” [Gayn]

“If you include even the gifts you’ve given him then, he’ll end up going past the realm of geniuses.” [Melia]

“While I didn’t add anything to his martial skills, I made it so he can use various magic. Depending on how he trains, he can grow really fast. Moreover, being able to use both martial and magic skills, he’ll end up reaching an absurd level. So I want to make it so that he was picked up by you guys and was taught various techniques. And besides…” [Kufo]

“This is his status” [Gayn]


When the two elders saw the status, their faces were filled with shock.

“Wh-what is this guy?” [Teagle]

“For Resist Class Skills to actually end up like this…” [Melia]

“Umu, the Resist Class Skills are especially abnormal.” [Gayn]

“From the looks of things, the god of the other world intentionally gave him bad luck and stole the happiness that he should have had. Thanks to that he kept living his life in suffering. These various skills were not given by us so we can’t exactly erase it. But the thing is, once he gets there he’ll definitely get asked how his Resist Class Skills ended up like that.” [Rurutia]


“That’s why you chose our village.” [Melia]

“Well that does make sense, the people around the village are quite problematic. Children and people who can’t fight get bullied a lot as useless trash… but, won’t they find out? All they need to do is ask where that kid’s family is and they’ll find out right there and then.” [Teagle]

“There’s no such worries. Since, a few months after you guys died, the village was destroyed. There’s no one left in that village anymore.” [Gayn]

“What!?” [Teagle]

“What happened?” [Melia]

“Well you see the people of that village were making killing out of the weapon and medicines you guys made, but when you guys died all that went down the drain. In the end they weren’t really able to find a way to make a living.” [Gayn]


“After you guys died, the village head couldn’t make as much money as you two and went mad. The useless people and the children who lost their relatives were then sold to slave traders. And eventually, even the villagers themselves started to get sold to the slave traders. When the villagers found out about that, it became a huge mess and the villagers killed the village head. The villagers then took all the money the village head saved and tried to run away to the village. Along the way though, they ended up falling out and most of them died, the few survivors were then caught by slave traders and were sold.” [Kufo]

“Tch! How helpless can someone be!?” [Teagle]

“They continued to abuse people with lower classes for over 150 years, you know? Considering that twisted tradition of theirs, it’s already plenty commendable that they lasted that long.” [Gayn]

“True… Then from the looks of it there’s no problem. Go ahead.” [Melia]

“I’m also ok with it. Besides we’re already dead. So it doesn’t matter anymore. I was called the Martial God (TL Note: Chufeng!) during my lifetime, but honestly it never really mattered.” [Teagle]

“Rather if possible I would like it if that kid could continue the research I couldn’t finish…” [Melia]

“No problem I’ll let him know. Although I don’t what he will do… is that ok?” [Rurutia]

“Of course, whatever happens is the kid’s choice. After all this is only my selfishness.” [Melia]


“Then in that case tell him where I hid Melia’s book and my weapons. There were quite a bit of stuff I didn’t want to give to the villagers so I hid them before I died. If it’s you guys, then you understand, right? If the boy is going to inherit Melia’s research, then those things will definitely be necessary. My weapons should prove to be helpful.” [Teagle]


“Consider it done. I thank the two of you for your cooperation.” [Kufo]

“As thanks I’ll arrange it so that the two of you meet in your next life as well.” [Rurutia]

“My… thank you.” [Melia]

“Why? Why would you do something like that just because we lent you our name after dying? Ah… whatever, I’ll just gratefully take it. To the brat from the other world too! Thanks kid!” [Teagle]


After that the three main gods saw the two elders off, and dealt with the preparations for the next life. And then after finishing the settings at the last moment, sent Ryouma a letter. The 3 gods ran some checks on the world that has been supplemented with mana, and then went back to their everyday lives.

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods – Prologue 2


“Then, let’s decide what power to give to Ryouma-kun!”

“Alright, well first of all I don’t think Ryouma will need Martial Class related abilities anymore, so as planned let’s give him a Magic Class Ability… or so I would say but it seems Ryouma-kun also has quite some talent in magic”

“Is that true!?”

“Yep, it’s true.”

“Um… the skills I have only include Magic Detection, Manipulation and Magic Recovery Rate UP. And my Magical Strength is only 172. Even with only this, could I really have talent?”

“Well the other world aside, for an earthling those stats are abnormal. Actually I wasn’t able to tell you but since magic has long been forgotten on Earth, the magical power being 0 is supposedly a given. Normally there shouldn’t even be a single person on Earth that has Magic Class Skills.”

“Is that so?” –


“It is. Although there are at least people that have a strong sixth sense and after continuously training, able to receive the Magic Detection ability. However, people that can manipulate magic do not exist. And even in the other world, people who possess the skill, Magic Recovery Rate UP, are ridiculously rare, it’s a rare skill you know? For an Earthling to possess such skills, that’s just too amazing… Oh, I got it! Ryouma-kun! How about I give you the skill, All Attribute Aptitude?”


“Oh, that’s a good idea!”

“Right, that’s probably for the best”

“Um… I‘m not sure but I feel like this is some sort of super cheat skill, huh?”


Hearing Ryouma’s words, the three gods laughed while broadly grinning.


“Everyone that comes here says that”

“Indeed, All Ability Aptitude, it’s definitely border line cheating”

“Right it’s that kind of thinking that many people refused to choose this ability. But you know, the truth is in the other world All Attribute Aptitude isn’t that rare. It isn’t something to make such a big fuss out of”

“Really?”


“Umu, there are people who were born with such abilities, and if you think about it as long as anyone trains, then anyone can gain All Attribute Aptitude. If you take a look at a country’s battalion of knights, you will find that there are at least around 10 to 20 people born with the ability. Furthermore, even though the number of attributes that someone with All Attribute Aptitude can use is quite big… But because of that if you train those attributes equally then the development of attribute will be slow. Say there were two magicians, one has many different attribute magic but all of them are weak, but the other can only use one powerful magic. In this case the one who will be more highly valued is the latter.”


“In other words a jack of all trades but a master of none. “

“Indeed”

“That being the case, it’s not really that amazing… so how about it?”

“Right. Let’s go with All Attribute Aptitude then”


“I understand, Ok. Then you’ll able to use the lower attributes, fire, water, wind, earth and neutral. You will also be able to use the middle class attributes, electricity, ice, poison, and wood. As well as the higher class attributes, light, darkness, and space. Is there any other ability you want? We still have quite a bit of room.”


“Can you increase the foundations of my magic?”


“Well it’s possible but, considering the fact that you are an Earthling who was supposed to have 0 Magical Strength, if we were to increase that even more you will most likely end up becoming an existence that is no longer human. The norm in the other world is 100 Magical Strength for a normal person, a warrior that also uses magic is around 500 to 700, a normal magician ranges from 1000 to 5000, and a royal court magic practitioner ranges from 10000 to 50000. And then for the people that we have sent into the other world with the body we made, the lowest was 10000. But that still doesn’t include the fact that, that number will still increase depending on the talent and training.”


“In your case, it will definitely increase, and not a meagre amount either”

“Really?”

“Yes, I believes so. 0 is 0 right? No matter what you multiply it by, it should remain 0. This and that is the same thing. Earthlings are generally supposed to have 0 magical strength. While the possibility isn’t 0, other than you we have only seen one other earthling that has gained magical strength. But even then, it was only 1 magical strength. “


“There is a big wall that one needs to overcome in order to go from a 0 to a 1. But in your case not only have you surpassed that wall, but you have even increased your magical strength. According to nature this should be impossible.”


“Well if it’s not possible to increase my magic’s foundation, then I want some magic that will help me not die once I get there. In particular I want, defensive and healing spells”


“Oh right, I forgot about healing spells! Good, good, let’s go with this. In regards to defense all the attributes have various method of defending… it’s a bit minor but how about, Barrier Magic?”

“Barrier! Of course!”

“Alright, good. But again we still have a lot of room left”

“Really?”

“Umu, it’s because your soul is really strong. Since the vessel that will accept our power is quite big, how about a special kind of magic?”

“What do you mean by special?”

“Boost Magic and Alchemy, Summoning Arts, and Slave Magic”

“I can somehow imagine Boost Magic, Alchemy, and Summoning Arts, but what is Slave Magic?”

“It’s an ability that allows you to make a contract with beasts that you’ve caught. I guess you could also call it taming. While it can be strong depending on the beasts you’ve caught, finding them a place to live in may be a bit difficult. I would suggest going with summoning rather than this, since you can just summon them when needed and when not you can unsummon them.”

“Well that’s also fine, but isn’t it a bit half baked? Isn’t there a different way to use Slave Magic?”

“Hmm…”

“Isn’t it possible to use Space Magic in exchange for summoning for use with the Slave Magic?”

“Eh?”


“What I mean is using Slave Magic to catch the beasts, then using space magic to summon or unsummon the beasts. Like this space magic can be used to create a place that would act like a store house for the beasts, allowing me to summon and unsummon as if I was using Summoning Arts.”


After Ryouma said this, the three gods huddled together and began talking amongst themselves. After a few minutes…


“Ryouma-kun, that proposal just now is possible but, there’s a bit of a problem”

“What is it?”

“It’s fine for small magical beasts but with bigger magical beasts, the space you need to make will also become bigger. That kind of magic that can create such a huge space, Another World so to speak, is an advanced level magic.”

“So there’s no problem with small or middle size beasts, then?”

“Yep, creating a middle class Dimensional Home for the beasts can be done one way or another. Only thing though is that since Space Magic is a high level attribute, if a middle class space magic were to be seen by someone, it will be stand out. But if it was only a low level space magic around the size of an item box, or short distance teleportation then there won’t be much of a problem”


“If it’s that much then that’ll be fine. I’ll do things as stealthily as possible”

“Un, then, just one more thing left. What do you want? Should we strengthen your body further and go with different martial class skills?”

“This body has already been forged by martial arts. Even if I go there, the martial arts that I’ve learned in this world will still apply, right?’

“Of course, or rather in regards to techniques isn’t the one over yours more varied?” (take with grain of salt)

“Then in that case I won’t learn new martial class skills and go with what I’ve trained with until now. Also, will my knowledge regarding medicine and medicinal plants still apply there?”

“It will, the basic knowledge of the other world and knowledge regarding the skills will respond to the level of skill you possess now. Once you get there you will understand. Of course, your level of knowledge and ability will remain the same.”


“Understood, well then in that case please grant me the ability of Alchemy”

“Is that ok? If it’s magic, then it will require you to train you know? You won’t be able to use it instantly.”

“Yes, it’s alright. Since I already have a way to protect my body and I’ve also already received healing spells. There’s also no problem in regards to martial skills. That’s why, little by little, I want to train my magic. Also alchemy combined with pharmacy may turn out to be interesting. Lastly, by extracting the ingredients of medicinal plants it may be possible to create medicine similar to the ones we have in our world, so with that I don’t have much to worry”


“Right… then that’s good…well then, as expected we really have ended way earlier than we planned, huh. Even though I usually get forced to sit with people I don’t like for a long time, why is it that when I find a guy I like the preparations end so fast?”

“Well, it’s good bye”

“Unfortunately, that seems to be the case, after deciding the power we will grant you, without waiting we have to send you to the other side”

“I see… I’m reluctant to part but, this favor that you have given me. I won’t forget it for the rest of my life.”

“Don’t mind it. It’s your life, live as you wish.”

“Because we’ll always be watching over you”

“Show us something interesting, ok?”


“As much as possible, we’ll first send you to a safe forest, so no worries”

“This is the last time, so it’s fine to say something selfish you know?”

“It’s fine even if you talk without all the formalities”

“At the very last won’t you show us your real self?”


“um… yeah, that’s right. Thanks. As expected, if it’s only on the outside then the fact that I’m just acting politely can be seen through, huh.” (He stops using formal language from here on)

“You’re human, so don’t think of absurd things. We are god. Noticing is a given”

“You’re Etiquette Level is 7. That’s really amazing. Even amongst the nobles and the royal family, there isn’t someone with a Lv 7”

“Well, hearing that makes me feel somewhat better, since I’m quite bad at dealing with people. Somehow I ended up being able to do things exactly in accordance to form. And because I can do something like this, I was able to barely pass as a working adult. That’s why being found out is quite problematic”


“Even though, right from the start, anything would have been fine”

“Isn’t it also bad to just suddenly talk casually with a god?”

“It’s unpleasant if you go too far, but if it’s you then its fine. Besides, my heart is big, I’m a goddess after all”

“I see”

“Do you have any plans after going there?”

“If you have any worries, you should let it all out now”

“We’re all ears here”


“Right… Well in regards to my inter-personal relationships. 39 years, and I’ve never been able to get along with people well. Even if I go to a different world, I am myself. Even if I go to a different world I don’t think that will change. Honestly, I’m tired of getting along with people. Just keeping up appearances to get along with other people, I’ve actually thought retiring soon would be good”


“If you want to do that, then do it. That too is living”

“But at the same time, since I’m going to a different world, I thought wouldn’t it be a waste if I don’t walk? Hmm… what should I do…?”

“Then, for a while, while you’re thinking of retiring, when you feel like it, how about going on a trip?”

“Huh?”


“Well whichever way you decide to go, at the start when you enter the world you will be in the forest. If we were to teleport you right at the center of the town, it might end up being a huge mess. That’s why for a while, go live in the forest, and then after that, won’t you try going to the village? Besides you want to practice your magic right?”

“Ah… well, yeah…”


“It’s fine to take your time. You’re the serious type so when you think of something you end up wanting to do everything. Do it slowly, one at a time. It’s fine to wait until when you feel like it. And even if at the very end you aren’t able to, then that’s also fine.”


“You’ve already died once, you know? That’s why you will be able to truly be reborn, your previous life is different. So, isn’t it fine if you live as you wish? Especially since right after going there, you’ll be only a kid. So I think it’s fine if you go there and play as much as you want without thinking of anything else, other than protecting your life. Enjoy your practice in magic, Ah… but when you go there, you won’t be able to use everything from the start. But, since, you have the knowledge you had with you on Earth, you should be able to understand very quickly, so don’t be impatient, ok?” It will be good if you put emphasis on controlling.”


“Umu, that will be good. In the unlikely case, where a bandit may be there, if it’s you then it’s not like you’ll fall behind.”

“Live at ease, as you wish… huh? If I can live in the forest, then I’ll seclude myself there for a while. You made me a feel a little better just now. Thanks.”

“If you try going to the town, then, it will be good if you go to the church, frequently. Although we can’t meet, if you can get a Skill of Trust, then for a short time, there’s a possibility we may be able to talk. The higher the level, the longer and more frequent”


“Roger that, when I go to the city, I won’t forget and we’ll talk.”

“Un, I’ll be waiting”

“Oh yeah, won’t the three gods tell me their names?”

“Ah… now that you mention it, we haven’t able to tell you, huh? Please, excuse my rudeness, I am in the other world “Seiruforu” the Creation Deity, the greatest god, Gayn.”

“I am the god of life, Kufo”

“I am the god of love and healing, Rurutia”

“Gayn, Kufo, Rurutia. I’ve memorized it. I don’t know how long it will take, but I promise I will definitely go the temple.”

“At that time I’ll have you talk to me”

“I am also free so… ho ho ho” –


As Gayn laughed, Ryouma’s body began to be covered with light, the size of a grain.


“… Looks like it’s time”

“Umu, Just like the light novel of your world, template, all the sudden being calm… there’s nothing to worry about” (didn’t get the latter half of this line very well)


“Well then, there’s nothing left to say… Until the next time we are able to talk again, based on the standards of man it will take quite a bit of time”

“Yeah, that’s about right… But whatever you say, I’m grateful to the three gods. And then… oh right, why is it that I have magical strength and magic class skills going into another world?”

“Ah… that’s because…”

“You kept going over the routine your dad made you until the day before you died, right?”

“That’s cause it’s completely become a routine, besides I had the time”

“In that routine you also meditated every day, without missing, right? That is the cause of your magical strength. That’s why, without thinking about it you were able to detect magic, and have been able to continuously manipulate magic. Because you earnestly continued to do that, without noticing it, you kept using up magic. As a result you ended up with the Magic Recovery Rate UP Skill. There are also other reasons, but us gods of a different world, do not know it either.”


“I see… thanks, just understanding that is enough. I will be born again, the things that happened in earth have nothing to do with me, right?”

“That’s right, it’s fine if you don’t think about it anymore”


As Rurutia said that, the light became stronger.


“Ah, by the way, in the end… why did I die? I should have been sleeping as usual… was it a heart attack?”

“Nah, you hit your head while sleeping and ended up with brain hemorrhage”

“Eh!? I don’t remember such a thing at all though!?”

“Un… well yeah, that’s true”

“I also haven’t seen anyone die in that way other than you”

“You know… although it’s hard to say, the thing is you sneezed a lot, you know? Many times.”

“… huh?”


“4 times actually. While you were sneezing, the pillow slipped out, and at the last moment, you hit your head against the floor. It’s because your futon was cheap, that’s why there wasn’t much cushion.”


“Although it wasn’t to the extent were it woke you up, that served as an impetus to the cutting of several blood vessels in your brain. Then until morning came, your brain, compressed by the hemorrhage…brought you to your death bed….”


“How come I died like that?! What is that! Hit the head and bleed, from what I know that normally happens in accidents, no? But, a sneeze!? I died while sleeping because of a sneeze? I just can’t accept it!!!”


“C-Calm down…”

“I… I don’t know what I should say, but…”

“I understand that you can’t accept it, but, it can’t be helped anymore…”

“… right .. haa … cause of death: Brain Hemmorage, cause: Sneeze. … Today, this is definitely the most shocking thing.”


While saying that, the light grew stronger again.


“Mu… looks like its ready”

“It’s time, although I don’t really want to end this with this kind of conversation”

“Stay well, and be happy, ok?”

“Ahh, got it… truly, truly from the bottom of my heart thank you very much!!”

“Umu! Go! Open the gates to a new world!”

“We grant you our blessings!”

“Let there be light on the road of your journey!”

“Enjoy your new life!!! “ (The three gods in conjunction)


Right after that, Ryouma was swallowed up with a light brighter than any other. And when that light disappeared, Ryouma was no longer there.


“…Looks like he was able to leave safely”

“We were able to give him power without any problems… the resulting magical strength was tremendous… much more than expected”

“The other end of the transfer is a safe forest without any strong beasts or animals, its fine right?”

“That’s right, I hope that kid finds happiness”

“I hope so too. The world is overflowing with unfortunate people but, in his case, the kind of misfortune he has is different…”


“Sigh… exactly what is the god of earth thinking!? To think that he would actually change a living being’s destiny!”

“Most likely Ryouma Takuma was originally supposed to have become some sort of amazing person. Perhaps, as a martial artist. But with the sleight of hand that destiny was changed, the people he should have met was mostly filled and changed with malice, closing the road that should have been there.”

“And in the end, the happiness that he should have received was taken away… I don’t know if the god received something from a believer or something, but this way of doing things is… rather than being a god isn’t it more like a demon’s?”

“I heard that faith on earth has been fading but, is it that bad? At any rate it’s not an act that should have ever been done”


“His abnormal Resist Class Skill Level is a result of the god’s curse which caused him to suffer. Because of that his level grew higher than normal”

“I wasn’t able to say it to Ryouma-kun but because he was influenced by the power of a god, that’s why he ended up gaining Magic Class Skills.”

“Let’s make him happy on the other side… I take it there’s no objection?”


“Of course. As the god of life, He, who desperately lived through his past life, can receive Lv 5 survival skills”


“Is that ok? Can his vessel take it?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine. I just added a bit of power to his originally Lv 3 survival skills to transform it. From the start he was someone who held a skill of the same kind, not only is it easy to add but also safe… but really, no matter how you look at it, it’s an abnormal skill. To think that he was able to go this far with his survival skills in good ol’ peaceful Japan. I do wonder though exactly what was he doing with his traps in that kind of environment”


“… It seems like in order to keep his living expenses in check, he was quietly using traps to catch pigeons in the park, bringing them home and eating them. And since he kept doing it secretly, in the end he also ended up increasing his covert skills”


“Thinking from the perspective of Japan’s common sense, that’s completely an out, isn’t it? Well… it’s because he was able to do something like that, that he was able to live until 39 years old.”


“Isn’t it fine since he will be able to get along with Seiruforu quickly?”

“True, the world he is facing may be Seiruforu… or wait a moment, then in that case give him survival skills before he wakes up”

“I, too, as the goddess of love will grant him the blessed protection of human relations”

“As for me I will change his luck a bit from being too low to one a bit better than average… and as for his face instead of an ikemen (good looking guy) I’ll give him a face that gives off a gentle feeling since he isn’t really used to women, so… being popular all of the sudden may just bring him trouble.”


After that for a few minutes the gods closed their eys, stood up. And then after which, they opened their eyes and began talking.


“Well then, the next thing to do is waiting, huh? Well this is something basic, so I wonder if its fine?”

“It’s definitely ok, he has survival skills after all”

“Well then that’s fine, so let’s go fix his identity settings. There shouldn’t be a problem if it’s in Seiruforu, and that abnormal Skill Resist Level needs to be explained… or else”


“I don’t know if it’s ok or not to say its happiness but… Pain Resist and Mental resist are Lv 8 and Lv 9. That musn’t be found out with only a little prodding”

“Well, it’s at the level where if people see it, they’ll sympathize”

“That the heart wasn’t broken is really a miracle, you know? Well as long as the person has common sense, they won’t go around trying to open old wounds”

“Then in that case how about this setting? A boy who was influenced for a long time by some cruel circumstances, becoming distrustful of others and without going to the city lived in the forest. What do you think?”

“Needs a bit more details but for a summary that should be pretty good. And though it’s a different world it’s not really far off from what happened”

“And practically speaking, he does have a tendency to be distrusting of humans.”


“I think he actually did a good job to grow up without being too twisted, considering the environment”


“Umu, His personality was more or less twisted but… in Seiruforu that range of idiosyncrasy should pass. Besides he also possess Japans morals, so I don’t think he will go off the right path. If it’s only Seiruforu’s common sense, but… “

“That can’t be helped. On the other side is a dangerous world, different from Earth, and has no hesitation in taking human life.”

“Well, that’s right… Shall we put the details in?”

After that the three gods begun discussing and then they too crossed worlds on their own and returned to the world they should be.

 

The Man Picked up by the Gods – Prologue 1


A lone man was standing alone in an empty space.

“Hmm…? Where is this place?” whispered the man.

As he uttered those words, three beings suddenly appeared before him.

“You’ve come to?” – young boy

“Are you fully awake now?” – old man

“I would be grateful if you could respond” – woman

“Ah… Yes I’m alright. I was just startled for a bit by your sudden appearance… and wasn’t able to respond. I am Takebayashi Ryouma. (Bamboo Forest Dragon Horse)”

“No need to be so stiff. Come let us drink tea while skipping the formalities.”

Responded the old man with long hair after hearing Ryouma’s response. The old man waved his hand and out came a tea table along with some tea.

“Thank you very much” said Ryouma.

As Ryouma gave his thanks one of the three beings, a woman, faced him and as she cheerfully laughed said this.

“Come… seat, seat. Honestly though, you sure are pretty calm huh?”

“True, true. So far everyone that has come here was so shocked that they tried to run away from reality… For a guy to come here so completely unfazed to the point of being able to calmly hold a conversation, this is without a doubt the first.” – young boy

“What? Isn’t being able to talk quickly a good thing? Though it’s true even I didn’t think it would be to this degree” – old man

Said the three beings as they drank tea. Ryouma took a sip of his tea and asked.

“If I may ask just one question, where is this place?”

“We are, in the language of your world, gods. As for why you are here, well… unfortunately last night while you were sleeping you stopped breathing. When you died, we took your soul and brought you here. In other words, you are in heaven.”

– old man god

“Oh… I see. It was something like that.”

Replied Ryouma as he nodded seemingly understanding, after which he took another sip of his tea. Hearing that response, the three main gods were bewildered. Especially the god that had the appearance of a young boy.

“”Eh, wai-, that’s it!?” – young boy god

“Couldn’t you be more like, that’s a lie! Or why did I die?! Or something?” – female god

“Hmm… all the people that have come here so far where all a bit more shaken you know? And it doesn’t seem like you think this is a dream, rather, you are taking this really calmly. This is cheating! (TL Note: Line originally says, ‘Reincarnation cheat!’”)

Truly unusual…” –old man god

“Please don’t be mistaken, as a matter of fact I am actually very much surprised. It’s just that as far as I know a vast place like this where everything is white and has no exit, does not exist in my world. That’s why for the three people in front of me to all be gods and the fact that I have already died has become something that I can accept. But even if, perhaps, you were lying and this is in fact a dream, then when the time comes I will simply wake up. As such, there isn’t any reason for me to particularly make a fuss, right? In the case that I’ve already truly died, even if I make a fuss now nothing will change. And besides it’s not like I have any attachments to my previous life.” – Ryouma

“Oh really? Humans could actually think like this? Did you undergo spiritual training somewhere? Have you actually reached enlightenment?” – young boy god

“That’s not possible… For one I am a worldly man. Almost 40 years old yet my hobbies still include anime, games, manga, and light novels. I’ve never gone out with a girl, but I am definitely not the kind of person that could ever reach enlightenment. It’s possible that I’ve been influenced a tad too much by my hobbies. And for the record I am more or less surprised you know? “ – Ryouma

“I don’t believe it has anything to do with your hobbies. There are many people that have the same hobbies as you that have come before, and rather than being calm they were especially agitated. It was quite a problem because they wouldn’t even listen… it’s not to the point where it was depressing but they were certainly affected far more than other people.” – female god

“Your calm temperate is most likely something you’ve had with you since birth. You, excluding special situations and your social disposition, are bad with sudden responses

 but basically you are always calm, right?” – old man god

“Aah, now that you mention it, that’s about right. I am horrible at dealing with people and am bad at quick lies. The only thing exceptional about me is my ability to always remain calm to understand whatever situation I’m in. As expected of god.” – Ryouma

“Actually I already took a look at your file before calling you here” – old man god

“Is that so? I see, then, would it be ok for me to know the reason regarding why I was called here?” – Ryouma

“Of course, but I wonder if you will be able to understand it in one word? ‘Cliche’ ” – old man god

“I see, going into a different world, right? Will I simply be transferred? Or since I’m already dead, reincarnated?” – Ryouma

“Looks like the explanation will really be quick, huh?” – female god

“More or less it’s transfer. You will be going into a different world and into a body we made so there won’t be any need for parents or the like” – old man god

“Well the body over there will be quite young so you might be able to call it reincarnation. Also if you have any requests for the appearance we have some luxury to modify it a bit” – young boy god

“I see… May I know exactly how much?” – Ryouma

“In general before 10 years old, if it’s like that then at least even if you get lost in places like the forest, if your luck is good then there is a possibility of being saved. Also as a kid you’ll be able to live without being suspected and will be able to go the city and start your life there. Of course, we’ll protect you as much as possible.” – old man god

“Thank you very much. Regarding my appearance in the other world, please make it normal. By the way, what should I do in the world I’m about to go to. Is there a mission I have to fulfill or something?” – Ryouma

“It’s not that there’s none but… the act of you going into another world is already a form of mission… but the moment you are able to go there then that duty ends so at the same time it’s like you don’t really have any missions” – female god

“Our objective is to send you to another world and at the same, start exhausting the mana of Earth and then send it to the other world” – young boy god

“Is it only mana that can’t be sent to other world?” – Ryouma

“Yep, because it’s only mana which can’t go over the walls of the world. With the power of a god a thin hole can be opened on the walls of the world. Your soul, protected by the power of god, will be pushed inside the wall. Like this your soul will become like a stuck stick. After transferring your soul to the other world, the hole will stay open for a moment, since the wall can’t close up because of the power of god that is protecting the soul. And then from the hole that was made the mana of this world will flow to the other world.” – young boy god

“The other’s world mana is growing. If the mana dries up then the humans who have been living a lifestyle that relies on magic will of course, be troubled. The magical beasts that feed on mana will be annhiliated. The food chain that is balanced around the existence of the magical beasts will also be broken. The thing is although Earth has mana, the method of using it wasn’t passed down and as a result it’s not being used at all. There’s also no magical beasts on earth, so since no one will be bothered it’s better to send it to the other world” – female god

“I understand… especially the fact that if the mana isn’t purposely being exhausted by something then the other world’s mana must be being used up faster than it can be produced, am I correct?” – Ryouma

“It is exactly as you have said. It’s true that mana is convenient but the current human race relies on magic too much. Whenever they need something done they, without stopping to think, immediately use magic. And although various research has been done on the development… the number of people that use magic without trying to manage or economize have been increasing. As a result the amount consumed has increased… But, while that’s true, the biggest reason behind the mana problem is still the old war which naturally ruined the amount of mana produced.” – young boy god

“For it to go back to the way it was before will take time. But the way it was ruined was too severe and wasn’t able to be restored completely. And then in order for humans to manage mana usage requires good training. Otherwise it won’t be possible to easily use good magic. That’s why there is generally no demand for people that are able to conserve mana. It’s unfortunate but this is the current state of the world.” – old man god

“That… um… magic, can I also use it?”

“Of course, you can” – Old man god

“You can” – Young boy god

“You can use it, you know” – Female god

“Really?” – Ryouma

“Oh, finally a normal reaction” – Young boy god

“Ahem, excuse me that was rude” – young boy god

“Well then, in regards to magic. The body in the other world will also be human and whether or not you will be able to use magic will depend on your training” – old man god

“That is reliant on your talent, but as an earthling, especially a Japanese the material should be pretty good as you have an advantage. When it comes to magic, the most important thing is image. Even with only that you should be able to do quite a bit… that ability to easily handle magic’s greatest cause is because of the influence of the magic exhaustion” – female god

“And besides once you’ve crossed over to the other world, you will be protected by the power of god so at that time we will give you some of ability. In other words, a cheat. So even if you have no talent we will raise up your level to some extent so as to allow you use to magic, and you will be able to use magic as you wish. But being the number one talent in magic in the world is a bit difficult though” – female god

“Is that some sort of limit? At the start, where I am unable to do anything and then after piling up some training eventually I will be able to use magic. Is it that kind of pattern? But even then more than normal it will be possible to become number one in the world quickly, right?” – Ryouma

“You’re really quick to pick up, huh? That’s exactly correct. Japanese people are quite amazing. Although the number of people who think they are only in a work of fiction and seriously believe are few, to understand the work of god. Things like reading books for fun is as to us peeping at the world. Isn’t us having fun by peeping at the world the same as you guys? Japanese, aren’t we doing the same thing?” – young boy god

“Being told that, certainly… though I have to ask, do you really peep?” – Ryouma

“Yeah, because since we’re basically not able to involve ourselves with the world we’re quite free” – young boy god

“We only involve ourselves when a great calamity has descend and the world is about to be destroyed or at the moment when great harm comes, or when someone tries to destroy the world and that person happened to have that kind of power. Well the things I’ve told you are mostly unnecessary. The last time we were involved was in the world’s time period… about 300 years ago?” – young boy god

“Yeah, I think that’s about right. That time was also the same as this time. It was for the sake of supplement the exhausted mana. The last time we were involved with anything other than that reason was 5000 years… or was 6000 years ago I wonder? Well in any case I think there should be at least one such case that we handled within these past 10000 years” – female god

“…at the very least the possibility of something like that happening within my life is quite low, right?” – Ryouma

“While I won’t say anything in regards to that but, it’s probably ok. Such a case is quite rare after all. A fake Maou claiming to be one may come out but the suppression of the real maou won’t be a big deal. Because in the instance that a real one were to come out we will end it quickly” – female god

“So it’s not like there isn’t a real one… but in any case it’ll be fine right?” – Ryouma

“Exactly, that’s why you can relax and just enjoy your second life. You fancy a world with swords and magic, right? Well it’s that kind of story.” – old man god

“To think that I really will be able to go… I’ve never even thought about it. When I go into the other world I’ll work hard at my magic” – Ryouma

“Well then, it’s about time we began talking about that special favor. First off, let’s take a look at the current state of your talent. Then let’s discuss after seeing what’s lacking” – female god

“After seeing your status, we’ll give you our advice, match it with what you want and then we’ll decide on what to do” – young boy god

“It’s good if take our time ok!”

“Is that ok?” – Ryouma

“Its fine, we’re free anyway and it’s because the world has some free mana that we came to take you away. Also because you were really calm we were able to talk quickly, giving us significantly more time than we expected.” – female god

“This world’s sense of time has become quite vague you know. Especially the souls of humans seem to be unused to this environment. For them the time used was greater than they thought. To begin with from the moment they woke up until the moment we finally began able to talk calmly took us 4 years.”

“4 Years!?” – Ryouma

“Aah, but you’re ok. We were able to talk fairly quick after all, normally including some idle chatter it would take no more than 10 minutes. But actually it will be better take up some more time otherwise it will be boring. So let’s take our time and talk, ok?”

“Understood. However is it normal to keep being confused for 4 years”

“Well in here you can’t get hungry or thirsty so… when you think about it you can worry all you want” – old man god

“Will the person himself regain his sanity? The point in time at which we make the person calm down also depends on us. The man before you was actually quite arrogant. He wouldn’t calm down for 20 years, somehow, one way or another we were able to make him calm down and after that he was like until I decide my ability shut up! Or you bastards it’s enough as long as you give me the ability I want! After what he said without being able to give him advice he worried until the very end, and in the end he went with an ability that wasn’t very useful, then up and decided to use the a dangerous appearance that will become like the object of persecution.” – young boy god

“Although he reaped what he sowed, after that was really pitiful”

“He ran away from reality and wouldn’t listen. To some extent we let him turn that way you know? Even if we tried to poorly calm him down, him being wary of us is a hassle. Doing that by that time we realized it 4 years had already passed. Not just his soul but even his emotions were running reckless.”

“Is that so?”

“Well originally the body and the soul is a set. Even if it is preserved by the power of god, in the first place it’s unstable. It’s that influence. It’s not something to be surprised about. For me you being so calm is a bigger to surprise, you know?” – Female god

“I see…”

“That clear headedness of yours is really beneficial for a magician. If the spirit is unstable the magic will fail and even if it succeeds the power will be weak. For a Japanese who likes games and anime to have that kind of tranquility… if on top of that you were to have talent in magic then you will have plenty of factors to help you succeed as a magician.” – young boy god

“Exactly, now let’s hurry up and check your status. Otherwise we won’t be able to begin” – female god

“Right, without confirming that you do not have the talent to use magic, we won’t be able to decide what ability to give you.” – old man god

“Even though you have talent in magic, it can’t be helped even if I were to give you talent for the same kind of magic. Well then, your status is!?” – young boy god

“fufufu, from the contents of your documents that I’ve read, you have the highest hidden potential you know?” – old man god

“Ara ara, how exciting” – female god

“Everyone’s really having fun, huh?” – Ryouma

“It’s because this is one of our few pleasures. Well then let’s go! Status!” – old man god

Name: Ryouma Takuma

Gender: Male

Age: 39

Race: Human

Physical Strength: 10486

Magic Power: 172

Power: B

Speed: A

Defense: B

Spirit: SSS

Endurance: A

Handiness: SS

Luck: G

Living Skills

    Housework Lv10
    Etiquette Lv7
    Musical Instrument Lv3
    Singing Lv3
    Calculation Lv5

Battle Skills

    Taijutsu Lv7
    Kenjutsu Lv7
    Short Sword Arts Lv6
    Hidden Weapon Arts Lv7
    Spear Arts Lv4
    Bow Arts Lv4
    Staff Arts Lv6
    Counterweight arts Lv4
    Throwing Arts Lv7
    Covert Arts Lv6
    Trap Lv4
    Body Manipulation Lv5
    Kikou Lv5

Magic Skills

    Magic Perception Lv1
    Magic Manipulation Lv 1
    Magic Recovery Rate Up Lv1

Production Skills

    Pharmacy Lv6
    Smithing Lv1
    Architecture Lv2
    Woodworking Lv2
    Modeling Lv4
    Drawing Lv4

Resistance Skills

    Physical Pain Resistance Lv8
    Mental ResistanceLv9
    Poison resist Lv7
    Disease resist Lv7
    Sleep resist Lv7
    Cold resist Lv7
    Heat resist Lv7

Special Skills

    Vitality Strengthening Lv3
    Super Heal Power Lv3
    Endurance Lv6
    Mental concentration Lv5
    Survival Lv3

Title

Gekokujou (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gekokuj%C5%8D?oldid=459411366)

The Man Who Lost His Life to Bad Luck

Before the eyes of the four people appeared a board, on that board some characters appeared on the screen. Looking at that, it can be seen that Ryouma is very interesting, but the 3 main gods opened their eyes wide in shock.

“Wh– what is this!!” – Old man god

“What’s with this status!” – young boy god

“Ryouma-kun, how did you live your life again!?” – female god

“Eh, is there something weird?” – Ryouma

“It’s weird! Too weird!”

“Exactly where is it weird? I don’t have anything to base it on so…” – Ryouma

“Right, then let me give you a quick run down. First, this status, physical strength is generally for a normal person 1000 can be considered to be good, for an adventurer 2000, and beyond that 3000, yet yours is over 10000. As for magic, I’ll explain that later. It’s also related to your skill. Next is right below that which is your power, speed, defense, resistance, spirit, handiness, well the luck is… besides luck, in general when you reach B rank you can be a first class adventurer. A status beyond the rank of A rank can be considered to be a super first class. But as for your stats, besides luck everything is B rank up. Plus you have two stats that go beyond A rank, eve more your spirit and handiness which are SSS and SS respectively are already too abnormal! – Old man god

“Regarding your luck, while it isn’t something that has a criterion to ranked on, G is definitely way too low. In that sense this too is abnormal, or rather, you did well living up to 39 years old. That too is an unusual level, since with this level of luck it wouldn’t be strange for you to die as a child in an accident. Even if you do become an adult you won’t be able to make much of a living”

“And also, what’s up with this number of skills? Under Martial Arts Skills you have 10, but actually this is still barely acceptable but the problem is this, your resistant class skills are 7, moreover all of it are at an absurd level. You see, resistant class skills can’t be trained except for consistently affecting your body with those. With pain resistance the requirement is to continuously expose your body to pain and endure. For mental resistance you need to continuously receive mental blows. If it was only level 1 it wouldn’t be too strange but, but level 8 and 9 are too strange. Level 5 is already a level which regardless of how strong a person’s heart maybe will surely cause mental illness. If it’s 8 and 9 it’s a level at the point of which one’s heart breaking and the person committing suicide is an obvious fact” – Female god

“… For normal people there are a lot that have a skill level from 1 to 3. If it’s level 1 then that’s at the level where they have studied the foundations of a field. If 2 then they have passed the beginner stage and have reached the apprentice stage, at level 3 one can be considered to be fully capable, at 4 skilled, at level 5, a first class, and at 6, a master. In the same way you train Resist Class Skills, the higher the level the greater the pain you have to endure for an extended period of time. That’s why, you, who has reached abnormal levels like 7, 8 and 9 is weird. I wonder what kind of life you had to have been living in order to end up like this.” – Old man god

Hearing that, Ryouma began his story little by little.

“In regards to Resist Class Skills do you have any leads?”

“Can you try recollecting the events in your mind for a bit?”

“Recollecting in my mind? Ok, I understand.”

Having said that the 3 gods closed their eyes for a while. During that period Ryouma recollected the events in his past life that may be the reason for his abnormal levels. After a while the three old gods lowered their heads and said one word.

“Ryouma-kun, Sorry!”

“Eh!? Why all the sudden!?”

“We made you remember some painful memories” – young boy god

“We had you read your memories for us because it’s easier that way” – female god

“My memories? You mean it’s not just the same as thinking?” – Ryouma

“Well it’s similar but… you watch videos right? Well, while it’s a bit questionable in regards to privacy but I wanted to know the exact details” – old man god

“I am also just your everyday god, and there were a bunch of things I wanted to see but, seeing your memories you actually made me pull back… to make a god pullback that’s really amazing” – young boy god

“Ryouma-kun, please live as you wish in the other world! The skills you possess are without a doubt a result of your guts and effort! So without holding back please make use of it!” – female god

“Ah, ah…”

“Also don’t forget our power. Because that too will help you out” – old man god