I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 10

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 010

“Oh my, I was just joking.”

“Wh-what…?”

Vivian, whose eyes were bloodshot red from retching, lifted her head to look at me.

Her mouth and dress were a mess, covered in vomit.

I looked down at Vivian and tilted my head.

“Your reaction is making me suspicious, young lady. Don’t tell me you actually put poison in it?”

At my question, Vivian’s face turned pale.

Before long, her face flushed red and blue with anger.

“Miss Aisha, are you joking right now…!”

“The one who’s joking is you, Lady Vivian.”

I cut off Vivian’s words and pulled out a fist-sized skull from my bosom.

“Everyone, could you look at this for a moment?”

The dark ivory skull was smaller than a human skull and looked like an intricately carved work of art.

The young ladies’ faces turned pale upon seeing the skull. Vivian’s face was no different.

Well, it would seem grotesque to the ladies’ eyes. The skull could cause revulsion depending on who was looking at it.

But the skull I borrowed from Rowell was no ordinary object.

I placed the fairy skull on the table and explained to the pale-faced young ladies.

“This is my master’s collection – a fairy skull. It screams when it touches poison.”

I picked up the teacup and continued my explanation.

“If there’s nothing wrong with the teacup Lady Vivian gave me, the skull won’t react. But what would happen if there was poison?”

When I poured the tea over the fairy skull, the skull opened its mouth.

Kreeee… Kreeeeee… Kreeeeeee.

An eerie metallic sound like scraping iron cut through the air.

Ugh, I heard it when Rowell demonstrated, but it’s a sound I can never get used to.

She tried to use such strong poison on me?

This makes me even more indignant.

The skull continued to scream in agony.

Kreeeeeee… Kreeeeeee!

The young ladies’ reactions were varied.

Some froze in fear at the skull’s screams, while others looked at Vivian in disbelief.

I felt sorry for causing such sudden commotion among the young ladies, but it was an unavoidable choice to reveal the truth.

I need to survive too.

Having successfully proven that Vivian tried to poison me, I crossed my arms and looked down at Vivian, who was trembling with rage.

“Lady Vivian. Why did you try to poison me?”

At my question, Vivian shot up from her seat.

Then she glared at me with an angry expression.

“Are you treating me like a murderer right now?”

“Then are you saying the fairy skull lied? My master’s tool couldn’t be wrong.”

I continued, pretending to be surprised.

“Don’t tell me you’re doubting my master? The Empire’s greatest mage who receives His Majesty’s favor?”

I used Rowell’s name.

Being the disciple of a mage favored by the Emperor was a good means of protecting myself.

Vivian spoke while still filled with anger.

“Don’t be ridiculous. You think I don’t know this is a scheme to frame me?”

She turned her gaze toward the young ladies.

“You’re not believing this country bumpkin’s words, are you?”

At Vivian’s question, several young ladies averted their gazes from her.

Given Vivian’s behavior at the tea party, it was a situation where they couldn’t help but suspect her.

At the atmosphere of distrust, Vivian appealed with an incredulous voice.

“Don’t tell me you’re believing some woman who came from who knows where?”

I responded to Vivian with a firm voice.

“Lady Vivian, make your excuses at the Imperial Court of Justice.”

“The Judiciary?”

At the mention of the Judiciary, Vivian’s body stiffened. Her eyes, which had been burning with anger, cooled down.

Originally, if a country bumpkin like me testified about being poisoned by a count’s daughter, I would obviously be ignored.

But who was I?

The Empire’s greatest mage favored by the Emperor!

—Or rather, wasn’t I his disciple?

If rumors reached the Imperial Palace that the disciple of the Emperor’s favored mage was almost poisoned, Rowell wouldn’t stand for it, and there was a high possibility the Imperial Palace would intervene.

If the Imperial Palace took charge of the case, I wouldn’t need to step forward, and the Imperial Palace would side with me since I belonged to the Imperial Palace.

If Vivian’s crime was acknowledged, she wouldn’t be able to escape severe punishment.

I looked at Vivian and smiled victoriously to myself.

In short, you’re done for now.

Then, Vivian’s complexion turned cold.

“…I am the daughter of Angus County and a noble of the Empire.”

She lowered her head, clenched her fists, and continued.

“You’ll pay dearly for slandering me and my family.”

“Yes, make the rest of your excuses at the Judiciary.”

I snorted.

Since I felt no need to deal with Vivian any longer, I turned my back on her and left the garden.

I could feel a piercing gaze from behind, but what could she do?

I have the Imperial Palace as my backing!

Now the Judiciary would investigate Vivian and impose discipline, and that would be the end of it.

Attempted murder was a serious crime in this world too. Considering that Vivian was a noble, even if she couldn’t be imprisoned, she would receive severe punishment.

My steps were lighter than ever. I hummed a tune while planning my future.

Soon I would go on an expedition with Rowell and meet Jerome there.

I was scheduled to meet a red-haired holy knight along the way, but I had no business with him. Since he’d only end up burned at the stake if he got involved with me anyway, it was better for both of us to have nothing to do with each other.

Now that I’ve dealt with the obstacle, I can focus on conquering Jerome with peace of mind!

Just as I was about to return to the Tower of the Moon with a relieved heart, my vision spun.

“Uh…?”

I felt nauseous.

My head felt like it was splitting, chills ran up my spine, and my fingertips became ice-cold.

The scenery before my eyes began to waver faintly.

“Oh no…?”

My body wouldn’t obey me.

My vision blurred and my body slowly tilted to the side.

“Uh oh…”

The cold stone floor brushed against my cheek. My vision filled with darkness.

That was my last memory at the Countess’s Manor.

My consciousness was hazy. My body felt like it was submerged in a deep abyss.

My limbs were heavy and my chest felt stuffy as if a stone had been placed on it.

Then, a small light flickered faintly before my eyes. The light gradually spread and enveloped my body.

Warm warmth spread through me and the darkness that had been weighing down my body began to lift one by one.

My stiff body melted and vitality spread throughout my entire body. The fog that had been pressing down on my mind was also cleared away.

My blurry vision became clear and a man came into view.

Silver hair that seemed to hold moonlight. Mysterious purple eyes that were enchanting just to look at sparkled like transparent crystal as they looked down at me.

“…Master Rowell?”

“Are you conscious?”

Looking around, I found myself on the bed in my room.

I sat up with a dazed feeling and recalled my last memory.

After giving Vivian a taste of her own medicine at the tea party, I had left the Countess’s Manor.

On the way back, my head hurt and I felt nauseous.

And my vision became blurry….

‘Did I faint?’

When I sat up, Rowell pulled me into an embrace.

“I’m so relieved you’re awake.”

I felt his firm yet warm body temperature. A soft and comforting scent emanated from his embrace.

The arm wrapped around my shoulders tightened with strength.

“Master…?”

Flustered by the sudden hug, I fumbled around, not knowing where to put my hands.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before Rowell released me from his embrace.

He stepped back and spoke.

“A passerby discovered the Lady collapsed near the Countess’s Manor.”

He looked at me with a worried gaze as he continued.

“Vivian Angus tried to poison the Lady, didn’t she?”

“Ah….”

I scratched my cheek, feeling embarrassed. It seemed the young ladies who attended the tea party had testified about what happened.

“This matter has been reported to the Imperial Court of Justice. An official investigation into Vivian Angus is currently underway.”

Rowell continued his explanation with a darkened expression.

“The poison Vivian Angus used is a new type of potion that has never been discovered before.”

His expression was quite serious.

“It’s a deadly poison that’s colorless and odorless, capable of taking a life with just one drop. It doesn’t even react to the Temple’s vessels. We’re investigating where Vivian Angus obtained such a dangerous poison.”

Even after hearing Rowell’s explanation, I couldn’t understand.

I didn’t even drink the poison, so why did I collapse?

As if sensing my confusion, Rowell answered.

“The Lady collapsed because of a curse.”

“A curse?”

I looked at Rowell with a bewildered expression.

“Black magic items were found in Vivian Angus’s bedroom. The Lady’s hair, blackened feathers, and a doll pierced with nails were discovered.”

Huh, this feels strangely familiar.

“Don’t tell me….”

“That’s right.”

Rowell continued with a bitter smile.

“The one who cursed Duke Winston and the one who cursed the Lady—both were Vivian Angus.”

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