I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 16

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 016

I stood in front of the magic circle.

There would be a cave beyond the wall. And inside it, there would be a portal spewing out monsters.

I didn’t need to find the portal itself. If I just reported the cave’s location, the Imperial Knights would handle the rest.

I should go back and report the cave’s location. That way I could return to the city even a day sooner.

Alright. No sleeping outdoors!

As I was celebrating inwardly, Theodore, who had followed behind, carefully examined the magic circle.

“What is this magic circle? It looks like some kind of illusion magic.”

Theodore shifted his gaze to me.

“You know how to dispel illusion magic, right?”

“Well…”

I scratched my cheek awkwardly.

“I don’t know how to use that magic.”

“What?”

Theodore looked at me with a surprised expression.

“You’re Cyprian’s disciple.”

“That’s right.”

“The Empire’s greatest mage is your master.”

“That’s right.”

“Then why can’t you use magic?”

“Good question.”

“…”

Theodore looked at me with an incredulous expression. It was as if he was wondering what kind of fool existed in this world.

What can I do? My magic level is only 1.

I’m useless for anything except being charming.

Anyway, my role ended here. Dispelling the illusion magic was Lowell’s job!

I placed my hand on the magic circle and acted nonchalant.

“It’s fine. I can just call my master! For master, dispelling this level of magic is a piece of ca…”

At that moment, the magic circle I had placed my hand on began emitting blue light. The solid wall surface rippled like water hit by a stone, then became blurred as if losing substance.

Shortly after, a cave entrance quietly revealed itself where the wall had been.

The cave exuded a chilly atmosphere as if rejecting unfamiliar visitors.

I looked at the cave with a bewildered expression.

What?

Why did the magic get dispelled?

Theodore seemed just as confused.

“How did you do that? You said you don’t know how to dispel illusion magic.”

“I don’t know. I just touched it…”

“Who made this place and for what purpose? What could they have hidden here…”

The inside of the cave was much deeper and darker than expected.

Then, Theodore shouted at me with a tense expression.

“Danger…!”

Red eyes flashed in the darkness. Without time to catch my breath, the owner of those eyes opened its maw toward me.

From the damp, hot breath came an unpleasant fishy smell. The moment dozens of sharp teeth rushed toward me.

My body was lifted into the air. My body rolled into the cave while being held by something.

With a loud noise, stone dust splattered on my face. The impact of hitting various things made me dizzy.

After rolling for a while and finally stopping. The surroundings were pitch black, so I couldn’t see anything.

Only the sensation of cold metal touching my cheek, arms embracing my body, warm touch on my shoulder, and the sound of a man’s rough breathing could be felt.

As I became somewhat accustomed to the darkness, the surroundings gradually became visible.

I could see Theodore in front of me. He was holding me while breathing irregularly.

“Theodore…?”

“Haa… Are you okay? Are you hurt?”

Hmm, I think I’m fine?

I checked by moving my arms and legs. Since they moved as intended, I didn’t seem to be injured anywhere.

But Theodore was holding me too tightly, so I couldn’t move my body.

“I’m fine, so could you loosen your arms? I can’t move.”

“Ah, sorry.”

Theodore cleared his throat and withdrew the arms that had been wrapped around me.

Released from him, I brushed off the dirt on my body and asked.

“What was that just now?”

“A Wyvern.”

Theodore frowned and took out a torch. The surrounding darkness gradually receded and the cave’s terrain revealed its outline.

A sloped rock pile came into view. Beyond that, somewhere above, faint light was seeping in.

That upper area where light was coming in must be the cave entrance.

So we fell to the bottom of the cave?

To be fine after rolling down from that height. If it weren’t for Theodore, I, who wasn’t even wearing armor, would have met one of two fates.

Becoming the Wyvern’s small and precious snack.

Or rolling down that rock pile and getting crushed to pulp.

Either way would be terrible.

I shifted my gaze to Theodore.

“Thank you for sav…”

“It’s too early to thank me.”

Theodore drew his great sword and took a combat stance.

When he glared at the upper part of the rock pile, a chilling monster’s cry echoed through the cave.

Before long, the Wyvern revealed itself.

A body covered in scales, massive wings, dragon-like appearance.

The Wyvern had a smaller build than a dragon, but possessed no less intimidating presence.

The Wyvern gripped the rock with its sharp, thick claws and slowly climbed down the cliff.

Meanwhile, its gaze was fixed on me and Theodore. It looked like a leisurely predator descending toward its prey.

“Stay back.”

Theodore blocked my path. Gripping the handle of his great sword, he frowned once more and muttered a prayer.

“In nomine luminis arde.”

The sword imbued with divine power took on a red glow. Stimulated by that light, the Wyvern spread its wings and roared.

“Kerrrruk!”

Theodore leaped toward the Wyvern.

When the Wyvern swung its front paw, his sword flashed like lightning and deflected the monster’s claws.

Immediately after, Theodore turned his body and pierced into the Wyvern’s side.

The Wyvern turned its head and bared its teeth, but Theodore slashed horizontally with his sword without even breathing.

“Keruk!”

The Wyvern that took the hit staggered.

Theodore didn’t miss that opportunity and leaped toward it once more.

He stepped on the Wyvern’s back with his toes and stood on top of the monster’s head. Theodore held his great sword high and struck down on the Wyvern’s head.

“Kieeeeeek!”

The Wyvern with the great sword pierced in its head let out a painful scream. The Wyvern thrashed violently trying to shake Theodore off.

The more it did so, the deeper Theodore drove his great sword into the Wyvern’s head.

“Kerrrrrruk!”

The Wyvern let out its death cry. Its massive body collapsed with a thud.

I stared blankly at Theodore’s battle.

I felt this when he defeated the Basilisk too, but to take down such a large monster in one go. And alone at that.

His reputation as the youngest Knight Captain seemed to be due to more than just his abundant divine power.

Theodore climbed down from the Wyvern’s body. As he tried to approach me while dripping with the monster’s blood, he swayed unsteadily.

“…!”

I immediately ran to Theodore and supported him.

“Are you okay?”

“Haah….”

Theodore was breathing heavily. It didn’t take long to realize that the blood he was shedding wasn’t only from the monster.

His armor had deep claw marks carved into it. Red blood seeped through the gaps in the twisted armor and slowly trickled down his clothes.

At the stark evidence of his injuries, my mind went blank and my hands trembled.

“…Are you hurt?”

Theodore, who was catching his breath without even being able to cover his wound, let out a strained laugh.

“Actually, I broke my arm when I fell in the cave.”

“What…!”

I remembered his frowning face before fighting the Wyvern.

He fought the Wyvern with a broken arm?

My heart grew heavy.

If he hadn’t saved me, he wouldn’t have been hurt this badly. He must have sustained serious injuries from overexerting himself with an already injured body.

Overwhelmed by guilt, I scolded him without realizing it.

“Are you stupid? You have healing abilities too. You should have healed yourself before fighting! Even now, hurry up and heal…!”

“Unfortunately, healing abilities can’t be used on the ability user themselves.”

“What…? How is that possible!”

“Phew, I know right. I’d like to complain about it too.”

Theodore seemed unable to hold on any longer and leaned his back against the cave wall.

I stared at Theodore in a daze. The paler Theodore’s complexion became, the more anxious I felt.

Think.

What should I do?

What should I do, indeed.

What needed to be done was already decided.

I looked at Theodore, who was gasping for breath, and spoke in a resolute voice.

“Take it off.”

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