I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 13

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 013

At the appearance of the giant basilisk, Lowell quietly chanted a spell.

“Vincula Naratue, Serpentes Ricate.”

The ground split open and thick vines sprouted forth. The vines began wrapping around not just the basilisk’s snout, but its body and tail as well.

“Grrrrr!”

The basilisk thrashed about at the sudden attack.

When the Knight Captain gave a signal, the knights began pouring attacks on the basilisk.

Lowell and the Imperial Knights cooperated as if they were one body, attacking the basilisk. There wasn’t a single flaw in their movements.

The battle with the basilisk seemed like a demonstration proving not only the harmony between the Imperial Knights and the mage, but that they were no ordinary fighters.

“Kieek! Kieeek!”

When the Knight Captain severed the basilisk’s neck, the monster’s massive body fell with a thud.

As I stared blankly at that scene, Lowell spoke to me.

“Their skills are amazing, aren’t they?”

I had only seen the Imperial Knights’ abilities described in the game. I didn’t know they could fight this well.

Their battle was like a scene from a well-made action movie, and I almost gave them a standing ovation.

“They really are amazing. I guess Imperial Knights are different after all.”

Lowell smiled brightly at my answer and replied.

“Stay close to me throughout the expedition like you are now. Then Lady will be safe too.”

Of course I was planning to do that. The threat of giant monsters like basilisks was incomparable to something like snow spiders.

But it should be appearing soon.

I glanced around casually. There was no sign of anything appearing yet.

According to the game’s story, after this battle, several basilisks would appear. Larger ones than the one we just defeated.

One of them would ambush me and put me in danger, and Theodore the Paladin, one of the romance targets, would save me.

Theodore would heal me from my petrified state with divine power. After that, Theodore’s route would become available.

But this time, I had no intention of moving according to the system’s will.

It was fine to get attacked by a basilisk because it was a game. But receiving a basilisk’s attack while possessing this body? That would be like being tortured alive.

I glared at the fallen basilisk’s corpse.

Ugh. Look at those dinosaur-like claws. If I got hit by something like that, I’d be lucky if only flesh flew off.

I’m not even wearing armor and can’t use magic either. I have no means of defense.

Previously, the basilisk served as a bridge of love connecting me to Theodore, but this time I had no reason to pursue him.

I should just stay safely next to Lowell, I thought, when Lowell grabbed my arm and pulled me toward him.

He stared at the thicket with a serious expression.

Thud. Thud. Thud.

A different, larger vibration than before shook the ground. The knights drew their swords again and took battle positions, while Lowell began chanting a spell.

Soon a basilisk appeared through the thicket. It was much larger than the previous one.

But that wasn’t the end. Other basilisks revealed themselves through the thicket.

Lowell tilted his head.

“Basilisks aren’t monsters that live in groups though.”

The basilisks fixed their cold, gleaming eyes on the knight order.

The moment the Knight Captain raised his sword high into the sky, the knights charged toward the basilisks.

“Vincula Naturae, Serpentes Rigate!”

At Lowell’s spell, vines once again burst from the ground and bound the basilisks.

The basilisks thrashed violently. When the vines couldn’t withstand their strength and were instantly torn apart, falling to the ground, I couldn’t help but gasp in shock.

Even in that situation, Lowell calmly chanted a spell.

“Erborum Rex, Carcere Ivoca!”

This time, thorny vines sprouted from the ground and bound the basilisks.

The thorn vines wrapped around the basilisks’ snouts and bodies. Blood dripped from the skin pierced by thorns. Meanwhile, the knights began their attack.

‘So this is a basilisk…’

If I got hit by that tail, it wouldn’t be near death but instant death.

Indeed, the shields of the shield-bearers hit by the basilisk’s tail crumpled like cooking foil. The arrows shot by the archers mostly bounced off without penetrating the skin.

Enraged by the knight order’s attacks, the basilisk shrieked even with its beak wrapped in thorn vines.

“Grrrrrrrrk!”

It was a chilling cry that made all the hair on my body stand up. These basilisks were definitely different from the previous one.

Not only were they larger, but they seemed more aggressive too.

This is why I got attacked.

Honestly, it’s a bit scary.

While the expedition struggled, I nervously swallowed and moved closer to Lowell.

It seems like it’s about time for me to get attacked.

With the single thought of surviving, I clung to Lowell’s arm.

“…Lady?”

Lowell’s eyes wavered.

[Lowell Chiffrion’s affection has increased by 5.]

[Lowell Chiffrion’s affection: 30]

Wait.

Why is his affection rising?

But what was important now wasn’t Lowell’s affection.

As Lowell’s concentration wavered, the thorn vines suppressing the basilisks loosened.

Taking advantage of that gap, when the basilisks opened their maws, green smoke flowed from their mouths.

Lowell made an “oh no” expression and shouted.

“It’s poison gas! Everyone cover your nos…”

But it was too late. The bodies of the knights stiffened from the poison gas the basilisk exhaled.

The tide of battle was instantly reversed.

More than half of the knight order’s bodies stiffened from the poison gas the basilisk released.

That meant more than half our forces were reduced.

What? How did this happen?

This wasn’t part of my plan…!

I just grabbed Lowell’s arm because I wanted to survive!

While I was panicking, Lowell quickly chanted a spell.

“Aeris Sacrum, Veneno Resiste.”

A faint protective barrier formed around the knights. It seemed to be a spell that increased immunity to poison and prevented poisoning.

It was useless for the knights whose bodies had already stiffened, but it was effective for those who hadn’t inhaled the poison yet.

However, more than half our forces were in combat-incapable state. Cold sweat ran down as the situation became even more dire.

The basilisks fixed their cold, gleaming eyes on the knight order.

The knights swallowed nervously and gripped their weapons tighter.

In the tense standoff.

“Kieeeeek!”

“Grrk!”

The moment the basilisks shrieked and charged.

“Sanctum Vinculum, Hostis Rigetur!”

Sacred light bloomed from all directions.

The battlefield was covered in holy radiance, and the basilisks that received that light head-on writhed in pain.

“Kueeek!”

“Kieeeeek!”

Through the sacred light, other knights revealed themselves.

In red cloaks and pure white armor emblazoned with crosses, they looked like divine warriors descended from heaven.

The red-haired knight at their forefront leaped onto the basilisk’s body. It was an impossibly light movement for someone wearing such heavy armor.

The man who nimbly jumped onto the basilisk raised his great sword emanating holy power and severed the monster’s neck in one stroke.

Then the Basilisk’s head fell to the ground with a thud.

“Phew.”

The man caught his breath and swept back his hair. His red hair, as if holding flames, fluttered in the wind.

His green eyes, contrasting with his hair, radiated a vibrant energy as if holding the life of vegetation.

The man looked down at the Imperial Knights at his feet. Then he smiled with his eyes and mischievously curled up his lips.

“Sorry I’m late, princesses.”

Red hair, a playful voice, and a gentle eye smile.

I fixed my gaze on the man with the familiar appearance.

He continued speaking in a cheerful voice.

“But please understand. The protagonist always appears at the end.”

The man was Theodor Blair, the tragic holy knight who was burned at the stake.

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