I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 18

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 018

Theodor, who had handed me a meat tenderizer, looked at me with an expression that said ‘what’s the problem?’

No, why are you even carrying something like this around in the first place?

As if he had read my thoughts,

Theodor said with a nonchalant expression.

“It’s my turn to cook today.”

“….”

Usually, don’t protagonists get handed cool weapons?

For example, legendary weapons like the Dagger of Sacred Blood, the Hammer of Judgment, or the Spear of Condemnation.

But why is this guy giving me a cooking utensil instead of a weapon?

“Can’t you give me a more proper weapon?”

“Can you even lift this?”

Theodor pointed to the greatsword hanging on his back. The greatsword, which was about the size of my body, looked heavy at first glance.

“No.”

“If not a greatsword, then only a dagger. Can you attack at close range with a dagger? You look like you’ve probably never even held a blade before.”

“….”

At Theodor’s words, which weren’t wrong about anything, I quietly shut my mouth.

He looked at the meat tenderizer and let out a chuckle.

“That’s the best option.”

“….”

Right.

I should just listen to what Theodor says.

I started walking again while supporting him.

As I followed the flickering flame on Theodor’s palm,

Theodor whispered low with a serious expression.

“Get ready.”

Small noises began echoing from somewhere deep in the cave.

“Screech, scri-screech, screech.”

“Screech, screech screech.”

I heard the sound of short, sharp claws scraping against the rocky floor. The sound grew closer and closer.

“Scri-screech.”

“Screech.”

Eventually, they revealed themselves from the darkness.

Gleaming red eyes. Coarse fur mixed with gray and black. Plump, hairless long tails.

They resembled sewer rats. But they were the size of dogs, and had four eyes embedded in their foreheads.

Looking at the monsters that had surrounded us from all sides, Theodor muttered low.

“Brocksh.”

Brocksh?

I guess that’s their name.

But aren’t they just oversized rats?

Of course, the four eyes and their numbers were disgusting, but having seen giant monsters like basilisks and wyverns, the Brocksh looked rather cute.

This seems manageable, right?

Then, Theodor continued speaking.

“Don’t underestimate them. Brocksh saliva contains neurotoxin.”

Theodor, do you happen to use mind reading?

“The moment you get paralyzed, it’s over. These guys hunt in groups and eat their prey alive.”

“….”

Suddenly the Brocksh’s fangs looked incredibly sharp.

I didn’t even want to imagine being torn apart by those teeth.

Then, Theodor recited a prayer once more.

“Incendio Lumen.”

The light on Theodor’s palm grew brighter.

The Brocksh hesitated and stepped back a few paces.

“It’s a light that repels monsters. The Brocksh won’t be able to approach easily. I’ll support you, so take them out.”

“You want me to take them out alone?”

“Yeah.”

“Aren’t you trusting me a bit too much?”

“Life and death are in God’s hands anyway.”

“….”

“Give it your best shot.”

I wonder if I should call this good faith or irresponsibility.

But rather than being torn apart alive by the Brocksh, it was better to at least swing the meat tenderizer.

Then, one Brocksh leaped toward me.

“Now, swing it!”

The moment I swung the meat tenderizer in response to Theodor’s shout.

“Screeeeech!”

The Brocksh that got hit in the head by the meat tenderizer screamed and collapsed on the spot.

It was a bit creepy, but I felt a strange sense of accomplishment.

I took it down!

“One more on the right!”

“Screech!”

This time I swung the hammer to the right, and another Brocksh was sent flying by my strike.

“Screech!”

“Screech!”

“Scri-screech!”

Every time I struck the approaching Brocksh with the meat tenderizer, their screams erupted from here and there.

What? I’m actually pretty good at fighting!

I recalled memories of stopping by the baseball field in front of my house on the way home from work whenever I worked overtime.

I’m finally showing off the skills I built up back then!

Just as I was getting excited about the slaughter,

“Look ahead!”

One Brocksh charged at me. It bared its sharp fangs toward my neck.

“Hieek!”

It’s going to bite me!

Then, Theodor grabbed the back of my neck from behind and pulled me back.

The Brocksh’s mouth snapped shut right in front of my eyes. If I had been just a moment later, I would have been bitten on the neck.

Theodor shouted in an urgent voice.

“Get your head straight! There’s a limit to how much I can cover you!”

Okay.

No letting my guard down.

I took out the Brocksh with a more serious attitude.

How much time had passed?

“Huff, huff….”

I wiped the sweat from my forehead and looked around. Brocksh corpses were scattered across the floor.

Then, a system alarm sounded.

[Stamina has increased by 1.]

[Stamina LV.2]

[Strength has increased by 1.]

[Strength LV.2]

Oh! My stamina and strength went up!

Theodor made a slightly surprised expression as if it was unexpected.

“You have quite a talent for combat, don’t you? Since you can’t use magic anyway, how about quitting being a mage and changing professions?”

Is this a compliment or an insult?

Well, seeing how my mana wasn’t increasing but other abilities were, Theodor’s words might have had a point.

“Or would you like to join the Knight Order too?”

“But I don’t have divine power?”

“We happen to need someone to chop firewood.”

“….”

I kicked Theodor in the shin. But the only sound I heard was my own scream.

“Ahhh!”

I think I broke my toe!

I grabbed my throbbing toe and shed a few tears.

Theodor looked at me with an expression that said ‘what kind of idiot is this?’

“Are you stupid? Why do you think I wear armor?”

Kicking someone wearing armor. Even I thought it was ridiculous.

But if I didn’t vent my frustration like this, I wouldn’t feel better.

When I glared at Theodor, he let out a chuckle.

“Seeing your violent tendencies, you definitely have talent for physical attacks. Being a mage really doesn’t suit you.”

“Keep saying that and I might just leave you behind.”

“You’ll be punished by heaven if you treat God’s messenger carelessly.”

“Could you stop pretending to be devout only at times like this?”

Even if it’s out of spite, I’m going to learn magic.

Just wait until I get back to Mato Tower. I’ll pester Lowell and train twice as hard.

I’ll become the world’s greatest mage.

“Stop talking nonsense and just lean on me.”

“Yes, I’ll follow your orders.”

Theodor chuckled as he leaned his body against me.

I ignored his smirking and walked through the cave.

If monsters are going to appear, I hope only easy ones like Brocksh show up.

Just then, I heard a sound like fingernails scraping against metal.

“Scritch, scritch….”

Something was approaching.

Soon, a rat the size of a bear appeared before my eyes.

Its appearance was slightly different from a Brocksh. Its fangs were even larger and sharper, and spikes ran in a line down its back.

“It’s a Brockshil.”

Theodor separated himself from me and staggered as he drew his greatsword. Then he blocked my path and recited a prayer.

“In Nomine Luminis, Arde.”

His greatsword received divine power and took on a red glow.

I immediately grabbed Theodor.

“Are you crazy? You’re going to fight in that condition?!”

“You can’t handle that thing.”

“Even so…!”

Without giving me time to stop him, Theodor lunged at the Brockshil.

He swung his sword to block the Brockshil’s front paw attack.

Bang!

Divine power and brute force collided, creating a flash of light. Rock dust scattered, and Theodor was pushed back a step by the recoil, staggering.

“Urgh….”

He frowned as he steadied his stance. Then he swung his greatsword toward the Brockshil.

That’s when it happened.

“…!”

“Theodor!”

The Brockshil’s tail struck Theodor hard. His body was launched into the air.

Theodor’s flying body hit the cave wall and fell among a pile of rocks.

I immediately ran to him.

“Theodor, are you okay?!”

“Cough…!”

Theodor coughed up blood. He didn’t look okay at all.

Meanwhile, the Brockshil approached with its red eyes glinting.

“Grrrrrrr.”

I stood in front of Theodor. Then I swung my meat tenderizer to block the Brockshil.

“Get lost! You nasty rat!”

I couldn’t die here.

An ending where I get eaten by a rat?

That would be the worst ending I’ve ever seen!

I glared at the Brockshil and swung my meat tenderizer with all my might.

“Go away, please!”

At that moment, the Brockshil began trembling.

“Grrrr….”

What? Is it trying to evolve or something?

I watched anxiously when a system window appeared before my eyes.

[Hidden skill unlocked.]

[Mental Domination LV.1]

I made a dumbfounded expression at the skill list I was seeing for the first time.

Mental Domination?

What’s that?

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