The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 163: Second Day Meeting (2/3)

A worrying factor appeared from somewhere unexpected, but I think it’s good that I’m learning about this now rather than later.

“And that concludes my discussions.” [Reinhart]

“In that case, can I start next?” [Elize]

This time it was the madam who spoke.

Contrast to Reinhart-san who passed out wanted posters earlier, she’s in a good mood.

It’s probably because of those things I gave her this afternoon.

“Elize, it’s been on my mind for a while now, but you seem to have been in a rather good mood since supper.” [Reinhart]

“That’s right! Actually, Ryouma-kun made a ‘bath bomb’ and a ‘sugar scrub’ for me just awhile ago! Because of that all that pent up fatigue from before were washed away in one fell swoop~” [Elize]

The madam started giving her impressions after using those two products I gave her.

“Ah, is this related to the beautifying effect you were talking about yesterday? …A medicine that can change bath water to a hot spring. What an interesting thing indeed.” [Reinhart]

“Ryouma, is that medicine that beautifies the skin that effective?” [Pioro]

“It would vary from person to person.” [Ryouma]

“I want more of those things you gave me! It’s easy to throw a bath bomb into the bath and I was able to warm my body up more compared to just bath water. And just a little rubbing from that sugar scrub was able to change the moisture of my skin!” [Elize]

Seeing the madam talking like this brings me back.

Once you’ve gotten used to them already, they’re nothing much to speak of, but it’s really eyeopening when using them for the first time.

I was the same back in my past life when I first used a sugar scrub.

To be honest, I had no interest whatsoever in beauty, but there was also no reason to waste something I’d received.

But just one use and I was like ’Huh? This might actually be really good.’

When I spoke about it at work, everyone laughed since they couldn’t imagine a big guy like me using beauty products.

“Madam, what I made this noon was just the simplest type. If I were to fuss over the type of oil used and the perfumed oil, I should be able to make something even better.” [Ryouma]

Bath bombs can also be tuned by changing the amount of bath bomb and citric acid to make the bath water slightly alkaline or acidic.

Using water that’s slightly alkaline makes it easier to remove filth from the pores in the skin, and the acidity has an effect of neutralizing aging odor. The perfect ally of a man in his forties!

Moreover, water made slightly acidic by citric acid has the effect of allowing one to recover from exhaustion, as well as give anti-inflammatory effects. It also has a sterilizing and deodorizing effect different from that of weak alkaline water. Human skin is slightly acidic, so it’s gentler on the skin compared to slightly alkaline water.

Which one to use depends on what’s constitution and condition of the skin. Of course, one could choose simply depending on how one feels.

And if you compare these methods with medicinal baths that use medicinal herbs or seasonal vegetations, there’s a myriad of ways to improve a bath.

“How wonderful!” [elize]

“It’s effective against aging odor? Maybe I should give it a try myself…” [Pioro]

“Pioro, are you worried?” [Reinhart]

“Fool! I’m not at that age yet! It’s just that my wife might have made a passing remark or two before, so…” [Pioro]

“Ha ha ha… Well, if Elize is praising it to this extent, then it must be amazing.” [Reinhart]

“Right. Ryouma-sama, if it’s no trouble to you, won’t you allow us to also try those bath bombs and sugar scrubs of yours?” [Reinhart]

“It’s no trouble at all. I still have some ingredients left from this afternoon. I’ll make some and send them to your room later.” [Ryouma]

That concluded the conversation with the madam regarding the beauty products.

Next, it was my turn to talk about the things I couldn’t talk about yesterday, but…

But everyone suddenly sat straight up.

“What is it all of the sudden?” [Ryouma]

“Well, you kept dropping one bomb after another yesterday like those running mash of yours.” [Pioro]

“Frankly, it’s a bit scary wondering what bomb you’ll be dropping next.” [Serge]

“I thought it would be a good idea to brace myself ahead of time.” [Elize]

“Alright. My heart is ready. Now, Ryouma! Come and try your worst!” [Reinhart]

…But if they do this, the one who gets pressured is me!

Am I the only one who can feel this atmosphere that makes it feel like I better not talk about anything boring?

“In that case, let’s talk about another slime use that I wasn’t able to talk about last time.” [Ryouma]

While everyone was strangely tense, I talked about the serum of the bloody slime.

First, I gave a simple explanation of what blood serums and antibodies are. I spoke of me teaching a group of new adventurers.

I also explained why my bloody slime ended up ingesting poison.

And then from there, I talked about the slime’s recovery and the increase in level it observed on its poison skill. Finally, I tied that in with the blood serum and antibodies.

When I started talking about extracting the antibodies and experimenting on animals…

“…” [Reinhart, Elize, Serge, Pioro]

All four of my audience was wearing a serious face.

“…And so we sit here justified in bracing ourselves.” [Reinhart]

Reinhart-san said. The other three nodded.


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21 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 163: Second Day Meeting (2/3)”

  1. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  2. hb98rml Avatar

    Thanks for the update. I love how they act around him: “Ryouma is about to say something. Brace yourself!”

  3. Zieg Avatar
    Zieg

    Is it something like bath salt?

    1. Seth Pontel Avatar
      Seth Pontel

      Similar but not quite the same. I think. Quick google because I was curious about the answer.

      Blocks or spheres the size of a palm that dissolves rapidly and fizzles when tossed into the bath are bath bombs. They make the bath fun. Some are made from natural ingredients that help with relaxation, detoxification, and sooth you while you soak in the tub.

      Bath salts are minerals that are water soluble and have been pulverized to add to bath water. The salts are said to enhance the enjoyment of baths, improve cleaning and serve as a cosmetic agent vehicle.

      external link
      https://www.saponausa.com/bath-bombs-vs-bath-salts/

      If that makes any sense to you.

    2. Philip Avatar
      Philip

      The bath bomb might be similar, though using google will be quite easy, however the sugar scrub, no idea. Might google it later myself.

      1. Thibault Berthier Avatar
        Thibault Berthier

        Sugar scrubs are an exfoliating and hydrating body treatment that is a more gentle alternative to salt scrubs. The elements of a sugar scrub are comprised of sugar combined with oil and often an aromatic and uplifting essential oil like lavender, rose geranium, or grapefruit.

        The sugar scrub can remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, without causing pain. leaving the skin soft and fragrant.

        A sugar scrub is an especially good choice if your skin is extremely sensitive or if you have had a salt scrub before and found it scratchy or uncomfortable.

  4. twinnnn100 Avatar

    thanks for the chapter

  5. lee Avatar
    lee

    …we were justified in bracing ourselves

    lmao XD

  6. caudyr Avatar

    “And so we sit here, justified in bracing ourselves!”

    Ryouma facedesks (i totally expect something like this to happen. =p)

    Thanks for another chapter (part)~

  7. sfcipher Avatar

    Error:
    “How wonderful!” [elize] -> “How wonderful!” [Elize]

    It is all because Ryouma had the other world knowledge in his memory just liked the other isekai WN.

    Thanks for the treat.

    1. Philip Avatar
      Philip

      Replying here might make the correction more obvious. Also, I found another one:

      “Right. Ryouma-sama,…scrubs of yours?”[Reinhart] -> “Right. Ryouma-sama,…scrubs of yours?”[Serge]

      ~ there are two lines of dialogue which seem to belong to the same character (Reinhart in this case), but the only one in the group who says “Ryouma-sama” is Serge, as far as I know.

  8. darkloki2 Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter, he just dropped the H bomb

  9. Lion_hug Avatar
    Lion_hug

    Lol Ryouma thinks nothing of it but common knowledge. Everyone else knows how world changing everything he says is. Thanks for the update! 😊

  10. Zax Avatar
    Zax

    Well that usage of the blood slime is really bleeding edge research. Thanks for the chapter

  11. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    Yes, using blood slime’s serum to cure probably any disease is just a tiny thing, no biggie. Ryouma may have forgotten that there are no vaccines there (note: serum is used after the patient is infected to help cure, while the vaccine is used before because it prevents). The last 2 lines show some adaptation to common sense destruction.
    Thanks for the translation! Awesome as always! God bless you, take care, and have a great day!

  12. kariageweb Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  13. junior1210 Avatar

    Every time they have a meeting with Ryouma, I keep seeing a mental image of them all slightly hunched over, sitting at a conference table, everyone has one hand on their dagger/sword hilt/wand and the other hand on their money pouch, and they’re all watching everyone else out of the corners of their eyes, senses fully alert for the slightest sign of commotion (good or bad). There would be an atmosphere in the room as if just waiting for someone to announce the emergence of the Demon Lord or something of equal import.

  14. DaiCho Avatar
    DaiCho

    “Lol” is what I’m saying in this situation.

  15. John Fritz Avatar
    John Fritz

    I feel like I should fact check this but I’m too lazy. Thanks for the chap

  16. John Fritz Avatar
    John Fritz

    Another otherworlder probably popularize the saying “Dropping a bomb”

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