The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 214: Carm’s Worries I (2/3)

“You too? Serge-san and Grisiera-san told me the same thing, but that’s not really a matter for an individual like me to think about. This is an investment toward myself and my future, no more no less. Of course, the laborers will get to work too as a result. I won’t deny that.” [Ryouma]

That’s what he says, but his ‘for my own sake’ isn’t really that believable.

He said the same thing when he opened this laundromat. He said that it was to serve as an insurance in case his adventurer work went awry, but in the end, he’s more concerned with his employees and slimes’ wellbeing and work environment than he is with the store’s profits. Because of that all the employees here including me are very satisfied with our job and morale is also very high, but even after us the ones he’s most concerned with next are the customers. As for himself? There’s probably two or three more after the customers before he even has a thought to spare.

Serge-sama told me to be careful about that part regarding him when I was introduced to this store for the first time, but I’m sure even if Serge-sama didn’t say anything that I would have still become concerned.

The boss is ‘too good of a person’.

As a person, that’s a virtue, but as a merchant, it’s a cause for anxiety.

I believe it was because of that that me and my older sister were dispatched here in the first place – to compensate for his kindness and support him.

That’s just how kind the boss is.

“It is true that there are a lot of things I have to prepare.” [Ryouma]

“That’s right. You’re going to a dangerous place, so you need to prepare properly.” [Fina]

He’s not wrong, but to me it sounds like he’s just looking for an excuse to provide work to the laborers.

In fact, the other employees seem to think so too.

No one’s saying anything, but I’m sure no one believes the boss when he says that he’s doing this just for himself.

At most, the newest employee, Yurdum-san, is unsure if the boss is really serious, but that can’t be helped.

The investment needed to enter a new industry is no laughing matter, but if the risk was too high, then I’m sure Serge-sama and the guild master would have stopped him. If they decided that it’s something they ‘could keep talking about’, then the boss’ idea must have that much value behind it, and is not just a mad gamble at the market.

I’ll just do what I can and do my best managing the store here.

And then in the future—

“Ah, by the way, Boss. You asked me before to investigate the laundromats that tried to imitate us. I would like to give my report on that assignment.” [Carm]

“Come to think of it, I did ask you to look into that before leaving. Well, alright. Let’s hear it.” [Ryouma]

“Yes. 90% of the stores have already been closed. They didn’t have any cleaner slimes, so they had to rely on people to do the laundry. Moreover, they also couldn’t keep up with us in terms of speed and quality, but I think the biggest culprit why they had to close down was because they couldn’t compete with us in price. That being said, there is still a store that’s continuing to operate.” [Carm]

“Oh? What kind of store is it?” [Ryouma]

“In the western part of Gimuru, in the Craftsman District, there is a former workshop that is also a house that now serves as a store. It’s run by a family of three – a mother, a young son, and a young daughter.” [Carm]

“Are they making money?” [Ryouma]

“Not at all. But the husband who passed away last year was really popular, so their neighbors are supporting them, and they’re somehow able to get by.” [Carm]

“I see… This is the eastern part of the town, so it’ll probably be much easier on the customers from the western side if we were to put up a branch store there. If my memory serves me right, there are many braggarts among the customers from there. It’s not a bad location, but it would be reassuring if we could cooperate with someone trustworthy to the locals. But I’m sure they too have their circumstances. Just talking among ourselves won’t do. It looks like we’ll have to meet them to discuss the takeover and the consolidation of the management.” [Ryouma]

“Yes. This task is too heavy for a representative to handle. Moreover, there are also people who find such actions rude, so I suggest you do this yourself, Boss. Of course, I’ll help out with the preparations too. I could also accompany you and help with the details of the contract.” [Carm]

“I see. Can you tell me about the process and etiquettes of a take over? I don’t have any experience with such matters.” [Ryouma]

“Please don’t worry, I understand that very well. But for the meantime, let’s finish our meal first.” [Carm]

Like that we finished our breakfast, and then moved to the office at the store.

Explaining the process of the take over, preparing the necessary documents, contacting the other party, and finishing the stockpiled paperwork… It took us an entire day to finish all of that.

…To be honest, this issue isn’t so important that we had to finish everything in one day, but the boss looked like he was about to do everything on his own again.

You can always count on the boss to surpass expectations. There’s that conversation of his with Serge-sama too. Sigh, he really is just that sort of person. The sort who racks his head, trying to bring everything toward a good direction, only to end up making more work for himself.


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23 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Chapter 214: Carm’s Worries I (2/3)”

  1. St.George Avatar
    St.George

    Thanks for the chapter!

  2. jealyn lungsod Avatar
    jealyn lungsod

    Well Ryouma is used in working too much… there’s no suprise with him finishing the paperworks in 1 day.. Also I am glad we are finally getting the POV of one of his first 2 employees… Looking forward for the nxt chapter!!

  3. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  4. Pantasma Namer Avatar

    Thx for the chapter~

  5. sfcipher Avatar

    Thanks for the treat.

  6. Rai Avatar
    Rai

    Ryouma, please, take more rest days that are visible to your staff.

  7. Mio Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter desu~

    1. Mio Avatar

      Ara, the food went cold.

      I just feel like he’ll win big one day and expand his business throughout the country.

      1. Godric Kharg Avatar
        Godric Kharg

        And Carm will have to manage it as his most trusted…

        Assuming he doesn’t just buy out Serge and have him manage it as president… lol

  8. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    Thanks for the update! Awesome translation! God bless you!

  9. Psychobee Avatar
    Psychobee

    Thanks for the chapter XD

  10. TheLonelyFish Avatar

    thanks for the chapter

  11. CCaprice Avatar
    CCaprice

    Thanks for the chapter.

  12. kariageweb Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  13. Kaung2240 Avatar
    Kaung2240

    I bet he will look strange if he rest even a day in other people view. LOL

  14. Zax Avatar

    Just waiting for Ryouma Corp to appear now. Thanks for the chapter

    1. Godric Kharg Avatar
      Godric Kharg

      Megacorp… he’s also about to do what De beers did with diamonds… only with pearls. Only this time they are actually that valuable… the price will come down but it’ll take 20-50 years for pearls to drop to “half price” of a small platinum coin…

      Now launder that money through the waste disposal business…. mobster Ryouma at that… lol

  15. dragoonofinfinity Avatar
    dragoonofinfinity

    He’s the worst kind of black company worker, isn’t he? The kind that thinks that’s how all companies run because he’s never seen any others.

  16. Godric Kharg Avatar
    Godric Kharg

    Work-a-Holic!

    I feel for Elia if/when they start dating or marry…. he’s gonna be always working himself silly with something new.

    And we start Ryouma megacorp. It can buy and sell KINGDOMS… 😉

  17. DaiCho Avatar
    DaiCho

    I want to see Carm’s twin, Carla’s side of POV. It’ll be really interesting since we only got to have more moments with Carm than Carla.

  18. DaiCho Avatar
    DaiCho

    Honestly, it’s a real nice thing to know what the people around Ryouma thought of him. Can’t wait for more of them to come.

  19. darkloki2 Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter, why they don’t try to make him understand

  20. Hanif Nur Avatar

    ….This is an investment toward myself and my future, no more no less….” [Ryouma]

    That’s what he says, but his ‘for my own sake’ isn’t really that believable.

    He is hopeless toxic workaholic, Before he trapped in bad environment that make him suffer and then he doing it in purpose (like drug dependence case).
    Late for me to complain since i started reading this again, but this is the sole complain i have for this series.
    Instead cheat for comfortable life, his soul need to be tweaked.

    Anyway, Thanks for the chapter

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