The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Extra Chapter 2: Elialia Introducing Her Friends (1/4)

Some time passed since Ryouma’s departure, and just as in the last days of the year at Japan, the people of this world also busied themselves to greet the end of the year… At a certain mansion in the imperial capital, within one of its rooms, were tea and sweets being distributed to five girls.

But only one of them touched those teas and sweets.

That girl was the daughter of the mansion’s master, Elialia.

“Girls, you don’t really have to worry so much. Especially you, Kanan.” [Elia]

“Telling me that only makes it worse!” [Kanan]

“Kanan, can’t you just do it like you normally do? I’m sorry, but now I’m nervous too.” [Michelle]

“I beg your pardon!? Michelle, aren’t you the daughter of a count? At the very least, you should show us how it’s done.” [Kanan]

“Ha ha, unfortunately, our family’s peerage was something we acquired by chasing after our scholastic pursuits for generations. It was something we just happened to pick up. This isn’t really something that could be said openly, but frankly, whether it’s me or my parents, we would much rather prioritize our scholastic pursuits rather than manners and etiquettes. I have been instructed on it, yes, but only the barest minimum required. If you’re looking for a demonstration, you should ask Riera instead.” [Michelle]

“You sure don’t hesitate to say something so unadmirable so brazenly. Unfortunately, I don’t really have the right to speak for others about being a proper lady… At most, I suppose I could teach about the proper ways to put on a dress?” [Riera]

“But didn’t she say to just do it ‘as you normally do’? Besides, if anyone here is going to be seen through for doing it poorly, it would be me.” [Miyabi]

“I see. Still, you sure are calm despite that.” [Riera]

“Surely you don’t believe that. I have simply – how would you put it? – ‘accepted my own fate’. Something similar has happened before too anyway…” [Miyabi]

“Honestly, girls. This is just an introduction of my friends to my family…” [Elia]

“Elia.” [Michelle, Kanan, Miyabi, Riera]

‘And that in itself is an important event,’ they tacitly told her with their eyes.

It was at a time like that that someone knocked on the luxuriously decorated door.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. The masters have come.” [Maid]

“!!” [Michelle, Kanan, Miyabi, Riera]

The moment the maid announced that, the four girls simultaneously stood up with a jolt, while Elia elegantly stood up a little slower.

And then a young couple and an elderly man entered.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. I am the current head of the Jamil family, Reinhart. Thank you for always taking care of my daughter.” [Reinhart]

“Father! And grandfather and mother too, you’re late.” [Elia]

“Sorry about that. An unexpected guest came, you see.” [Elize]

“But enough of that. You seem to be doing well, Elia.” [Reinbach]

“I see you’re doing well too grandfather, mother, father.” [Elia]

After the family exchanged a few words, the topic moved on to the four girls visiting them.

“By the way, Elia. Won’t you introduce us to your friends? A simple introduction will do.” [Elize]

“Right! From the left, the most nervous of them, Kanan.” [Elia]

“Greetings. My name is Kanan Shuza! I’m aiming to become a magic tool craftsman!” [Kanan]

“So you’re Kanan-chan. I’ve heard about you from Elia’s letters. You’re from the Shuza family, yes?” [Elize]

“Oh, speaking of the Shuza Family, is Defel-dono doing well? He helped me a lot in the past, but when I dropped by his store recently, I was informed that he’d retired already…” [Reinbach]

“Gramps— I mean, my grandfather is doing well. And he didn’t retire because of illness but because of his age. He complained, saying that he couldn’t move his fingers well, and couldn’t do a good enough job anymore, then suddenly retired… But he still fiddles with magic tools every day as a hobby, and his works are still better than actual active craftsmen and is even always scolding the young craftsmen.” [Kanan]

“That’s good to hear. If there’s an opportunity, please send him my regards.” [Reinbach]

“No probs! …Ah.” [Kanan]

Darn it! Kanan seemed to say as her countenance went grim. The three adults were all smiles. In the first place, although she hasn’t noticed it, her dog ears and tails have always been fidgeting the whole time, so it was evident to everyone here how nervous and unfamiliar she was with the situation.

Elia paid her faux pas no heed and proceeded to introduce Miyabi.

“My name is Miyabi Saionji. I think you might know already, but I am the daughter of the president of the Saionji Company. It’s a pleasure to make everyone’s acquaintance.” [Miyabi]

“So you’re Pioro-san’s daughter!” [Reinhart]

“Your dad’s been a great help to us too.” [Elize]

“I heard you’d be here, but this is our first time meeting each other. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” [Reinbach]

“Thank you very much.” [Miyabi]

“Next is Riera.” [Elia]

“Greetings, Your Grace. I am Riera Clifford, Baron Clifford’s youngest daughter. It brings me great joy to be able to meet you.” [Riera]

“A serious child, I see. This isn’t a public place, so feel free to be at ease.” [Reinhart]

“It is reassuring though that there’s at least one girl like her.” [Reinbach]

“Personally, I’d much rather hear all the stories.” [Elize]

“Understood! I’ll do my best.” [Riera]

Her salute was wonderful, but the words that followed afterwards were weak.

The adults couldn’t help but smile at her diligence.

“Lastly, Michelle. She’s wearing male clothes, but she’s definitely a woman, so please don’t misunderstand. Especially you, Father.” [Elia]

“Of course. Michelle-san, right? I heard you’re Count Willdan’s oldest daughter.” [Reinhart]

“It’s an honor to learn that you know me, Your Grace. But may I know what exactly Elia meant by misunderstanding?” [Michelle]

“Ah, I’m really sorry about that, but… Elia had sent me a letter prior, wherein she mentioned that Michelle-san was ‘popular among female students’. Well, how do I put it…” [Reinhart]

“Let me guess, you thought that the Michelle-san spoken of was a male student, and in your jealousy, sent back a letter demanding to know who he was?” [Elize]

“Good grief, you should know full well that going to school means that your daughter will have to interact with boys as well. And yet just because you heard your daughter was getting along well with some guy, you lost your cool. And we’re not even talking about a romantic relationship here. You may be my son, but that is truly pathetic behavior.” [Reinbach]

“Ugh…” [Reinhart]

“…” [Kanan, Miyabi, Riera, Michelle]


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17 responses to “The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volume 3 Extra Chapter 2: Elialia Introducing Her Friends (1/4)”

  1. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  2. Demonskid Avatar

    “Ah, I’m really sorry about that, but… Elia had sent me a letter prior, wherein she mentioned that Michelle-san was ‘popular among female students’. Well, how do I put it…” [Reinbach]

    Shouldn’t this be Reinhart saying this?

    Anyway, thanks for the chapter! I really enjoyed it, and it’s always fun to see how the girls are doing!

  3. St.George Avatar
    St.George

    Thanks for the chapter!

  4. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    Silly banter in the family, I guess they want to help the girls relax. I wonder when and if they will start talking about Ryouma soon.
    Thanks for the update! Awesome translation! God bless you!

  5. Sagi Avatar
    Sagi

    Thanks for a great job

  6. kariageweb Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  7. CCaprice Avatar
    CCaprice

    Thanks for the chapter.

  8. Hypothon Avatar
    Hypothon

    Thanks for the update! While this is a nice change of pace, I’m already excited when they reach to Ryoma as a topic. Will our little miss pout she had the worst timing and didn’t get to see him? Well, one other girl is also acquainted with him and one is also interested on his skills on alchemy

  9. sfcipher Avatar

    Thanks for the treat.

  10. Zax Avatar
    Zax

    Thanks for the chapter

  11. Mio Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter desu~

  12. Darkwhiz223 Avatar
    Darkwhiz223

    So Reinbach did not count Ryouma as a potential love interest for Elia.

    1. DaiCho Avatar
      DaiCho

      I think it’s BECAUSE it’s Ryouma, or that he knows Ryouma to be trustworthy enough.
      Though there was a time when before they left that Hyuzu pushed Ryouma to hug Elia and Reinbach let it slide when he said “as a friend.”

  13. Mio Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter desu~

    I bet Ryouma and that scholastic noble daughter would get along well, seeing that they’re both very interested in research. Ryouma studies and experiments on and with slimes while that noble girl has a seems to have a broader pursuit of knowledge. Since not much is known about slimes to begin with, I think she would be deeply interested in what Ryouma has been up to. I wonder when Elia or her relatives will start talking about him?

    1. Mio Avatar

      Ah, I already commented, huh?

  14. darkloki2 Avatar

    Thanks for the chapter, this comedy act was funny

  15. Mv Avatar
    Mv

    Thanks for your efforts in this novel.. I liked the isekai factor from the anime so I hunted down this site.. but I have to say until now my hopes for a good anime series being made from this is short lived. If they make the episodes like 50 mins each and compact it to all flavourful parts then it might have some hope given theres some decent development in the coming chapters

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