The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 105: The Focus of One’s Attention (1/2)

After reporting to the guild, I went back home. When I returned, I heard the sound of music. Apparently, the people of the Semroid Troupe were still practicing.

I didn’t want to disturb them, so I made sure to quieten my step.

“…” [Ryouma]

I looked for a grassy place where I could see their rehearsal and then hid myself.

Maiya-san and Soldio-san are up on stage. They were introduced to me as sword dancers, so that’s probably what they’re going to be practicing now. Soldio-san is wielding a decorated round shield and a long sword. Maiya-san is also holding a sword, but she’s holding two of them while dancing as if she were fighting.

 

Past the line, which I assume demarcates the stage, is their leader, Prenence-san, and the musical band. As the two sword dancers on strange moved fiercer, so did the music accompanying them. When the sword dancers were close enough to stare at each other, the music went quiet, as if something was about to happen.

When their swords clashed, spells were cast, and sparks erupted here and there on the stage. Even though no one was talking, it was like a story was being told.

I only saw their practice a little today before leaving when I lent them the place. But that was probably just warm up considering the passion and pressure I could feel now.

I held my breath, afraid to pour water on these flames.

When the music turned to a peak, Maiya-san’s sword swung for Soldio-san’s neck, just barely missing it. It passed through the neck hidden by the glamorous cape, releasing the clasp that held it and allowing it to fall. In that same moment, Soldio-san fell. It was as if his neck had really been cut.

With the thrum of the instruments, the story came to an end.

A few seconds later, when the atmosphere had loosened up, I found myself standing up and clapping.

“Ryouma-dono, how long have you been there?” [Prenence]

“Sorry. I’ve been here for a while now, actually. I heard music when I came back, so…” [Ryouma]

Was it bad for me to watch without permission?

“Oh, we don’t mind you watching, it’s just that we didn’t notice you at all.” [Soldio]

“We were just surprised.

It’s our job to perform in front of others, so we pride ourselves in being sensitive to people’s gazes…” [Prenence]

Oh, so I startled them.

“By the way, how are the plains?” [Prenence]

“Not very good.” [Ryouma]

From what I heard when I went to report to the guild, other than the ones I’ve found, sightings of nests were being reported one after another. The receptionist was also actively looking for more help in finding nests and digging them. I was also asked to continue working.

“If it isn’t dealt with sooner, it will cause a problem with the circulation of goods, and there’s no telling how much of an influence it will have on the customers, so I’ll be focusing my efforts there for the time being. If you’re alright with using my place for your rehearsals, please feel free to continue using it.” [Ryouma]

“Thank you for your kindness.” [Prenence]

Prenence-san bowed to me first, then everyone followed. After that the people from the troupe cleaned up and then went back to town.

It seems that last program was their last rehearsal for the day.

After sending them off, I entered training myself.

On an impulse, I tried copying the way they moved like they were dancing.

Unfortunately, it didn’t go very well. It feels awkward to move when using magic.

…Looks like it might be a good idea to train using magic while fighting in order to be able to put on a performance with spells.

I need to combine my magic with my weapons. On this point, their movements are a lot smoother tan mine.

Hmm~…

 
 
 
 
 

The next day.

“About performing with spells?” [Soldio]

“Did you become interested in sword dancing?” [Maiya]

When I welcomed the troupe for their practice, I went and directly asked the two sword dancers.

“Seeing your performance yesterday made me want to learn it.” [Ryouma]

“I don’t mind teaching you, but why would you want to learn something like this?” [Soldio]

When asked for the reason, I responded with what I felt yesterday.

I mainly fight in close combat with my weapons and my martial arts. Although I can also use my magic, because I rarely use it during combat, I’m not used to it. I also revealed that I wanted to widen my horizons.

“In other words, you want to turn the magic we use in our performance into something you can use for combat?” [Soldio]

“Yes. If you have time, please teach me.” [Ryouma]

“Isn’t it fine?” [Maiya]

“Yeah. If it’s just a little, it shouldn’t take too much effort. Our weapons are different, so you’ll have to use the same weapon as ours… Are you alright with that?” [Soldio]

“Yes. Of course!” [Ryouma]

“Then let’s do the practice the same time you came back yesterday. You still have work and we have practice too, so we’ll teach you afterwards.” [Soldio]

“Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]

I didn’t know what I would do if they told me it was a secret technique and they couldn’t share it, so I was elated when they told me they would teach me just like that.

“Is there anything I need to prepare?” [Ryouma]

“Just your weapon. Today, I just need to determine your skill level.” [Soldio]

“Ah, leave some mana too.” [Maiya]

“Got it. I’ll be in your care in the evening then.” [Ryouma]

“Good luck!” [Maiya]


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15 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 105: The Focus of One’s Attention (1/2)”

  1. Someone but Nobody Avatar
    Someone but Nobody

    Thanks for the chapter!

  2. sfcipher Avatar
    sfcipher

    Thanks for another treat.

  3. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  4. Yamadipati Avatar
    Yamadipati

    thanks for the chapter~

  5. Jeanne_dg Avatar
    Jeanne_dg

    “Leave some mana.”
    “Yup! All stocked.”
    Lol!
    Thanks for the chapter!

  6. Charoshy Avatar
    Charoshy

    Thank you for the update ❤️ Tiny typo: “On this point, their movements are a lot smoother tan mine.” tan ➡️ than

  7. AniCritiQual-RetroD Avatar

    Thx 4 the chap:) I’ve really liked the whole interaction with the troupe. It’s a fun addition from the prior series. I think Ryouma’s gonna startle them just a bit when they assess his skill level. Lol.

  8. Ethereal Rainbow Canvas Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter!

  9. twinnnn100 Avatar
    twinnnn100

    thanks for the chapter

  10. noel atienza Avatar
    noel atienza

    thanks for the chapter! i guess from vol 3 its mostly new content compared to the first version. It seems the author avoided the time skip so its interesting to learn how he learned his then skills and situations and what happened to get him at that point before the reunion

  11. Raphalice Avatar
    Raphalice

    Leave some mana they said.
    They should tell that to themselves~

    I bet in a few days or so Ryouma would already have learned it~ if not, they will be reoccuring characters~

  12. darkLoki Avatar
    darkLoki

    Thanks for the chapter, they need to say just use a bunch of mana

  13. eseul Avatar
    eseul

    thank you!

    typo: As the two sword dancers on strange moved fiercer, so did the music accompanying them.

    i think u mean stage and not strange! huhu

  14. Rai Avatar
    Rai

    I’m not quite sure I get what “digging” the nests is supposed to mean? Are they talking about caving them in? Because the three objectives were locating, exterminating, and digging. If Ryouma was truly OP and not just able-to-become-OP-later, he could just Earth Sonar the nests, then immediately Earth Needle the insides of the nest. Or not even immediately, he could just leisurely trace the nests’ interiors while walking on the surface and slowly fill in the needles. Or he could do manage an earthquake somehow. Or even gentler, just start shifting the ground a little over a wide area so the tunnels would cave in. He can turn hardened rock into playdough after all.

  15. Ro Avatar
    Ro

    On this point, their movements are a lot smoother tan mine.

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