I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 22

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 022

I snorted as I watched Theodor quietly. He frowned in displeasure at my reaction.

“What, why are you laughing at me?”

“Holy knights are forbidden from dating. What kind of advice can you give when you’ve never even dated?”

Theodor’s face turned slightly red.

“That’s the same for you, isn’t it?”

“….”

That hit home.

It’s not like I have “lifelong single” written on my forehead, so how did he know?

Does he really use mind reading or something?

“…How did you know I have no dating experience?”

This time Theodor snorted.

“It takes one to know one. Anyone can see you don’t know how to deal with men. If you’d dated even once, you wouldn’t have acted that way with the Duke.”

I have dated!

Even if it was in a game.

Seeing my lips jutting out in a pout, Theodor let out a chuckle.

“Men understand men best. Who knows? It might really help.”

“….”

Well. In this hopeless situation, borrowing Theodor’s help might be better than struggling alone with the problem.

While I was pondering, Theodor sat on a suitable rock. Then he brushed off the spot next to him a few times with his palm, making a place to sit.

He smiled brightly and said.

“Come on, tell your oppa all about it.”

Oppa my ass.

It was obvious he was enjoying this.

I glanced at Theodor sideways, then sat next to him. Then I explained everything that had happened with Jerome so far.

Theodor listened to my troubles with a surprisingly serious expression.

After sitting quietly and listening to my story, he spoke up.

“There are two possibilities. One is that the Duke has found another woman.”

What?

You mean there’s another competitor besides Vivian?

Well, if another woman had appeared in the meantime, that would explain why Jerome suddenly changed his attitude.

Jerome Winston, that bastard. We only had one meal together, but he found another woman in that time.

I didn’t think he was that kind of guy, but he’s a frivolous man?

…What should I do if there really is another woman?

While I was getting anxious by myself, Theodor continued.

“But given the circumstances, the other possibility is more likely.”

“What is it?”

I swallowed nervously and waited for what he would say next.

“The Duke is acting cold toward you because he has feelings for you.”

He acts as cold as someone who’s completely heartless. And you’re saying that’s because he has feelings?

“That doesn’t make sense. If he has feelings, why would he act so cold?”

“He feels guilty because you became dangerous because of him. He doesn’t want you to be in more danger.”

I furrowed my brow.

I could accept the guilt part.

But with Vivian dead, what more danger could there be?

“Lady Vivian who put me in danger is dead. There shouldn’t be any more danger because of her, right?”

“Do you know why dogs bark?”

Theodor asked a question instead of answering.

“Because they’re scared?”

“Right. The more afraid they are, the louder dogs bark. It’s a kind of defense mechanism.”

He continued his explanation.

“Duke Winston is the same. He’s pushing you away more because he’s afraid. Like a hedgehog raising its spines to tell you not to come closer.”

I listened to Theodor’s words quietly.

“But it’s hard to see it as behavior to protect you. Unless he’s running away from fear.”

I didn’t understand.

What exactly is he afraid of?

What danger is he trying to protect me from?

And in such a completely tactless way?

The more I listened to his explanation, the more confused my head became.

“What is he afraid of?”

“I don’t know that either.”

“…Then how can I change the Duke’s heart?”

“How about just looking for another man? His reasons for pushing you away are questionable, and I’ve never seen the Duke get close to women.”

Theodor continued in a tone mixed with jest and seriousness.

“There were even rumors that the Duke was impotent. If the Duke only had divine power, he’d be perfect for a holy knight.”

I shook my head and answered firmly.

“No, it has to be Duke Jerome Winston.”

Theodor let out a giggle.

“What do you like so much about the Duke? It can’t be his personality. His looks? His power?”

“Both?”

He looked slightly surprised.

“You’re incredibly honest.”

Was I too direct?

But I couldn’t say it was to return to the real world. There was no need to act modest in front of Theodor either.

Theodor rested his chin on his hand and asked.

“Is being a duchess your dream?”

“That’s not wrong.”

“You’re more ambitious than you look? Well, when people set goals, they should set them big. I like ambitious people.”

Theodor straightened his posture and continued with a serious face.

“The Duke is the type where reason comes before emotion. If you push too hard, he’ll run away. Maintaining distance is important.”

I nodded and listened attentively to his words.

Maintaining distance.

I don’t know how to do that, but I’ll remember it.

“You can’t act emotional with the Duke. Especially acting pathetic like earlier is like begging him to please dump you.”

Ugh. Pathetic?

“…What was pathetic about it?”

“Didn’t you say you were hurt and whatnot?”

“Well, I was hurt….”

“That’s fine in a loving relationship. But acting emotional toward a rational person like Jerome when you don’t even have a clear relationship is counterproductive.”

Explained that way, I think I understand a little.

Jerome… that picky bastard.

Theodor lightly tapped my head with his finger.

“And it’s important to plant your presence in his mind. You need to imprint yourself in the Duke’s head.”

“How?”

“You really don’t know anything about dating, do you?”

“….”

Would I be doing this if I knew?

Aren’t you the strange one for knowing so much detail without any dating experience either?

Those words rose to my throat, but I held back to get some crumbs of wisdom.

But why is this guy so well-versed in romantic knowledge?

“For example, it’s like this. Creating situations where you keep appearing before their eyes like coincidences when there’s no chance of naturally running into each other. Making natural points of contact. The most important thing is that your intentions don’t show.”

Oh. I think I’ve seen that kind of thing often in romance novels and dramas.

Like accidentally meeting a handsome guy on public transport who turns out to be a transfer student in the same class, or meeting your first love at work?

I nodded and focused on the explanation that had become easier to understand than before.

“You make them keep thinking about you in their head. But you must never show that you like them.”

“….”

My head throbbed at those contradictory words like iced hot chocolate.

Make them think about you but don’t show you like them. What kind of nonsense is that?

Even in the midst of this, Theodor’s lecture continued.

“Lastly, give the Duke a reason why he should choose you.”

“How?”

“Leave him with regret. Make yourself seem like someone the Duke would hate to lose, someone he might never meet again.”

“….”

We’re speaking the same language right now, right?

But why can’t I understand a single thing he’s saying?

My head started hurting again.

Can’t I just level up my mental domination skill and use it on Jerome?

I’d command him to like me, then order him to fill out a marriage registration and hold a wedding ceremony.

That would be much faster.

Theodor saw my furrowed brow and chuckled.

“If that still doesn’t work, I’ll use the last resort for you.”

Last resort?

I don’t know what that is, but thanks for caring.

If Theodor and Jerome’s personalities had been switched, I wouldn’t have had to struggle like this.

As I let out a deep sigh, my true feelings slipped out without me realizing it.

“It would have been better if you were the Duke instead of him.”

“Huh?”

Suddenly, Theodor’s face turned red and a system window appeared.

[Theodor Blair’s favorability has increased by 5.]

[Theodor Blair’s favorability: 15]

Oh no.

This isn’t what I wanted.

Unintentionally, I had brought Theodor’s execution one step closer.

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