The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 182: Wedding Ceremony II (2/4)

And in the first place, humans being grateful for divine protections and blessings is just something they decided on their own. The gods themselves don’t really see their divine protections as that big of a deal.

“You talk as if you’re very familiar with them.” [Yui]

“I talk to them every time I go to church.” [Ryouma]

“…You probably shouldn’t say that to a normal person or someone from the clergy. The Oracle skill is something that the clergy are able to acquire only after a long period of training, and even then, the most they can hope for are a few short words. And even that isn’t guaranteed. If you go around telling people you can talk to the gods, then depending on whether or not they believe you, they will either be annoyed or be very envious.” [Yui]

“This isn’t something I would tell another person normally. So it would really make me happy if you could keep this a secret.” [Ryouma]

To be more specific, I don’t just talk to them, I actually meet with them face to face and even share drinks with them.

…Speaking of drinking, this self-proclaimed Love Master[1] fairy has been eating and drinking all this time, and while we were talking, she emptied another two large plates. It appears that she’s quite the glutton.

“…Oh, did you want some?” [Yui]

“No. I was just thinking that you eat a lot. Oh, I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s just that fairies don’t really have a reputation for being gluttons.” [Ryouma]

“Well, normal fairies are small, after all.” [Yui]

“Now that you mention it, you do look just like a normal person. Is that a transformation of some sort?” [Ryouma]

“Earthlings sure are sharp. Not that I know any other than you and Shiho. Actually, I really am much smaller than I appear, but this form makes it much easier to blend in with humans. There’s a tinge of malaise in using this form, but I can cover that up with my power. Unfortunately, keeping this up is rather taxing on my mana.” [Yui]

“I see. By the way, what kind of food do fairies like to eat?” [Ryouma]

“I’ve lived here for a long time, so I mostly just eat cooked food nowadays, but when living in the woods, there’s only so much food one can get, so most fairies pick fruits or berries or easily distinguishable nectar or honey. From time to time, there are fairies that like strange things, but in that regard, they’re not really all that different from humans.

In the first place, fairies are creatures that can live without eating so long as the environment is full of mana; hence, you could say that other than mana, everything else is a luxury to our kind. And of course, we can also derive energy from the food we eat.” [Yui]

“So that’s how you fairies see things.” [Ryouma]

“Yes… By the way, did you complete the gift we talked about yesterday?” [Yui]

“I did. It took a bit of effort, but thanks to you, I was able to complete something I could be satisfied with.” [Ryouma]

“That’s good to hear. After all, there wouldn’t be much of a point in me giving you an idea if you couldn’t realize it.” [Yui]

While we were talking…

“Ryouma-kun?” [Reinhart]

“I wonder where he ran off to…” [Elize]

I heard Reinhart-san and the madam’s voice coming from behind.

I turned around and saw that they were looking around at the crowds of people.

It seems they’re looking for me.

“Yui-san. I have to go now since they seem to be looking for me.” [Ryouma]

“If you’re with those two, then you probably won’t have to fear getting caught by other people either.” [Yui]

“Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]

“I look forward to seeing the moment when the bride and groom receive your present. I’m sure they’ll be elated.” [Yui]

Like that I parted with Yui and rendezvoused with the duke and his wife. Apparently, they haven’t given their presents yet either, so I decided to take out my gift from my Item Box and join the line with them.

The servants that had lined up ahead of us all implored us to go on ahead, so we barely had to wait in line before giving our respective presents. When we got to where the bride and the groom were, Butts-san was in the middle of giving a cake placed on top of a small plate and a box to Rurunez-san.

“Oh, this sure takes me back.” [Rurunez]

“it’s the Lamon Cake I made when I was still an apprentice. You told me it was delicious back then and ate it.” [Butts]

“I loved that cake. But I’m sure this cake is even more delicious now.” [Rurunez]

“Of course it is! It would be a huge problem for me if the cake I made when I was still an apprentice is on the same level as the cake I make now that I’m the head chef. That cake might have been fine then, but as a cook, I’m always thinking of a way to improve my cooking.” [Butts]

“That’s so like you, Butts-san. Yes, I love this cake too. Especially, this spongy feeling.” [Rurunez]

“Oh, that spongy feeling is thanks to the advice I got from Ryouma-kun the other day. He taught me a new method and a new ingredient, so I tried out various things, and came up with that in the end.” [Butts]

 

[1] – Changed Marriage Tie to Love Master. Wasn’t really happy with that Marriage Tie title.


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17 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 182: Wedding Ceremony II (2/4)”

  1. hb98rml Avatar

    Thanks for the update. Hopefully the next update will finally answer what hus gift is.

  2. Drakensji Avatar
    Drakensji

    So what is his present? Condoms? Aphrodisiacs? Pregnancy amplifiers? I get the feeling it will be something weird

    1. jalil29 Avatar
      jalil29

      Was thinking it would be the condoms since i think there was Latex talk earlier. Granted they are married now, if it was me I would give those after the first child maybe.It would probably be fine to give them to an active bachelor not sure how a recently married couple in love with each other would feel. If you throw in the fact that they were blessed by 5 gods and then you give them something to not conceive immediately, I feel like a priest would throw a fit.
      Is that third thing even a thing in RL?

  3. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  4. Immorrel Avatar
    Immorrel

    Matchmaker is probably the best English equivalent to what Yui is, though I’m not checking the raw to see what term the author is actually using.

    1. lecora alzuras Avatar
      lecora alzuras

      Just commenting but stand-alone comments aren’t working. I’m only able to reply to a comment so leaving this message here.

  5. twinnnn100 Avatar

    thanks for the chapter

  6. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    Hm, since I read chapters from other novels, now I think Ryouma might have made a futon or something to help them keep “silent’ when working on the next generation. A silent barrier magic device would be enough though, so who knows. Anyway, that matchmaking fairy eats lots of food to keep up her big sis appearance, lolz.
    Thanks for the update! Awesome translation as always! God bless you!

  7. Daniel1490 Avatar
    Daniel1490

    Thanks for chapter

  8. CCaprice Avatar
    CCaprice

    Thanks for the chapter.

  9. sfcipher Avatar

    Thanks for the treat.

  10. Zax Avatar
    Zax

    Maybe he will give them custom accessories. Thanks for the chapter

  11. ladghelson araujo dos santos Avatar
    ladghelson araujo dos santos

    Muito obrigado pelo capítulo

  12. Meh Avatar
    Meh

    Thanks for the chapter.
    Now I think about it…. isn’t it weird for a “child” to give “mature” gifts to the couples? I feel like the person who told Ryouma about the city full of condoms will feel “responsible” and embarrassed, like he/she is the fault of such unexpected gift.

  13. kariageweb Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  14. darkLoki Avatar
    darkLoki

    Thanks for the chapter, what will Ryouma give as present?

  15. Dancer Avatar
    Dancer

    Re: translator’s note
    Matchmaker song from movie Fiddler on the Roof

    Hodel:
    Well, somebody has to arrange the matches,

    Chava:
    She might bring someone wonderful—-

    Hodel:
    Someone interesting—-

    Chava:
    And well off—-

    Hodel:
    And important—

    Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
    Make me a match,
    Find me a find,
    catch me a catch
    Matchmaker, Matchmaker
    Look through your book,
    And make me a perfect match

    Chava:
    Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
    I’ll bring the veil,
    You bring the groom,
    Slender and pale.
    Bring me a ring for I’m longing to be,
    The envy of all I see.

    Hodel:
    For Papa,
    Make him a scholar.

    Chava:
    For mama,
    Make him rich as a king.

    Chava and Hodel:
    For me, well,
    I wouldn’t holler
    If he were as handsome as anything.

    Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
    Make me a match,
    Find me a find,
    Catch me a catch,
    Night after night in the dark I’m alone
    So find me match,
    Of my own.

    (spoken)

    Tzeitel:
    Since when are you in a match, Chava? I thought you just had your eye on your books.

    (Hodel chuckles)

    Tzeitel con’t:
    And you have your eye on the Rabbi’s son.

    Hodel:
    Well, why not?
    We only have one Rabbi and he only has one son.
    Why shouldn’t I want the best?

    Tzeitel:
    Because you’re a girl from a poor family.
    So whatever Yenta brings, you’ll take, right?
    Of course right!

    (throws scarf over her head, imitating Yenta)
    (singing)

    Hodel, oh Hodel,
    Have I made a match for you!
    He’s handsome, he’s young!
    Alright, he’s 62.
    But he’s a nice man, a good catch, true?
    True.

    I promise you’ll be happy,
    And even if you’re not,
    There’s more to life than that—
    Don’t ask me what.

    Chava, I found him.
    Won’t you be a lucky bride!
    He’s handsome, he’s tall,
    That is from side to side.
    But he’s a nice man, a good catch, right?
    Right.

    You heard he has a temper.
    He’ll beat you every night,
    But only when he’s sober,
    So you’ll be alright.

    Did you think you’d get a prince?
    Well I’ll find the best I can.
    With no dowry, no money, no family background
    Be glad you got a man!

    Chava:
    Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
    You know that I’m
    Still very young.
    Please, take your time.

    Hodel:
    Up to this minute,
    I misunderstood
    That I could get stuck for good.

    Chava and Hodel:
    Dear Yente,
    See that he’s gentle
    Remember,
    You were also a bride.
    It’s not that
    I’m sentimental

    Chava and Hodel and Tzeitel:
    It’s just that I’m terrified!

    Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
    Plan me no plans
    I’m in no rush
    Maybe I’ve learned
    Playing with matches
    A girl can get burned
    So,
    Bring me no ring
    Groom me no groom
    Find me no find
    Catch me no catch
    Unless he’s a matchless match.

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