I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 31

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 031

 

Caliton Grail Hart.

 

An arrogant, insufferable crown prince whose face serves as plausibility for everything being forgiven.

 

According to Lowell’s words, it means I’ll meet Caliton at the Imperial Palace.

 

I’ve only seen Caliton in game illustrations, so I wonder what he looks like in person.

 

He’s probably handsome even without seeing him.

 

Before I knew it, the surrounding investigation and cleanup were finished, and I came out of the cave with the group. Now it was time for everyone to return to their respective places.

 

When I finished preparing to leave, my eyes met with Jerome’s.

 

He nodded his head slightly, offering a farewell greeting. When I bowed my head in response to his greeting, Theodor suddenly spoke up.

 

“What? What was that eye contact exchange just now?”

 

“Ah, you startled me!”

 

Why are you suddenly popping out?

 

As I patted my surprised chest, Theodor narrowed his eyes and gave a mischievous smile.

 

“Looks like there was some progress with the Duke?”

 

“Far from it.”

 

“Far from it? The Duke didn’t seem to dislike it though.”

 

“There’s something Sir Blair doesn’t know.”

 

What’s the point when his favorability isn’t rising?

 

I let out a deep sigh.

 

“By the way, what’s this last resort you mentioned?”

 

“Do you need my help?”

 

“Yes.”

 

When I nodded, Theodor put his arm around my shoulder. Then he whispered softly.

 

“See you in the capital city in three days. I’ll show you my true worth then.”

 

“What’s happening in three days?”

 

Theodor let out a chuckle.

 

“It wouldn’t be fun if I told you in advance.”

 

“Alright. Then I’ll see you in the capital city.”

 

“Yeah. See you then.”

 

Theodor lightly kissed the back of my hand. Then he returned to the group of holy knights, his red cloak fluttering.

 

I should head back to the Mage Tower now too.

 

I casually got into the carriage provided by the Imperial Palace, then flinched.

 

Lowell was looking at me with a smile devoid of any warmth.

 

“…Lady really doesn’t listen, does she.”

 

“…”

 

Is he acting like this because I just talked with Theodor?

 

Even if he’s my master, still. I’m an adult too! Do I need permission to make friends?

 

This is a clear invasion of privacy.

 

I clenched my fists as rebellious feelings surged up rapidly.

 

“Master! I really need to say this.”

 

“Go ahead and try.”

 

“I’m sorry!”

 

It felt like I’d entered a freezer instead of a carriage.

 

The atmosphere Lowell was giving off was so menacing that I unconsciously avoided his gaze.

 

Raising your voice isn’t what makes a protest effective, right?

 

I’ll save the arguing for next time. It’s absolutely not because Lowell is scary. It’s just a strategic retreat.

 

But do I really have to be watched so closely for getting close to the Temple?

 

I asked cautiously in a shrinking voice.

 

“…Why are you so wary of the Temple, Master?”

 

At my question, Lowell slowly opened his mouth.

 

“Starting from the 81st Pope, they began claiming the supremacy of divine authority, saying imperial power was bestowed by God. It’s an absurd claim in an empire centered on imperial authority.”

 

Lowell’s voice was as gentle as usual, but his eyes were strangely sharp.

 

“Then the Temple created the Knight Order for the purpose of cathedral protection and relief for the poor. But they began demanding autonomy for the Knight Order under the pretext of protecting the empire from monsters.”

 

As Lowell’s words continued, the air inside the carriage grew heavier.

 

“At this rate, the Temple will eventually covet even the empire’s governing authority. His Highness the Crown Prince is having headaches because of this matter.”

 

Lowell looked at me. Warmth gradually returned to his previously cold eyes.

 

The distrustful gaze toward the Temple disappeared, and a worried expression appeared on his face.

 

“So I hope Lady won’t get too close to people affiliated with the Temple. We don’t know when or how the Temple might use information from the Imperial Palace.”

 

I thought Lowell simply disliked the Temple. I didn’t know there were such deep circumstances.

 

But Theodor didn’t seem like a bad person. If anything, he might be too good-natured.

 

His desire to help people in need seemed genuine, and his attempts to help me appeared to be without ulterior motives.

 

Still, I should say I understand. There’s no harm in being careful.

 

I nodded with an expression of serious attention.

 

“I didn’t know there were such circumstances. I’ll be careful.”

 

Anyway, political matters weren’t something I needed to worry about.

 

I just needed to capture Jerome and get out of the game. That was my urgent priority.

 

Inside the swaying carriage, I fell asleep thinking that I should seriously start seducing Jerome once I returned to the Imperial Palace.

 

As soon as we returned to the Imperial Palace, Lowell shut himself in his study. He seemed busy writing the dispatch report.

 

I brought milk tea loaded with sugar and simple refreshments to Lowell’s study.

 

Documents were piled up like mountains on the desk. Among them was Lowell, busily writing away.

 

“Master, please have some while you work.”

 

“Ah, thank you.”

 

“I put in 8 sugar cubes as you usually have.”

 

“How thoughtful.”

 

Lowell smiled brightly and took a sip of the milk tea I brought.

 

I used to drink like that once too. I quit because of health concerns.

 

Does an elf’s body have some ability to automatically manage blood sugar?

 

While I was having useless thoughts, Lowell put down his teacup and gave an awkward smile.

 

“Sorry. I need to write an investigation report to submit to the Imperial Palace, so I probably won’t be able to pay attention to Lady for a few days.”

 

“Don’t worry about me.”

 

I gave Lowell a generous smile.

 

I know, I know. You’re writing a field work report. Several weeks’ worth at that.

 

Recalling my old company life, I left the study so as not to disturb Lowell.

 

Just because Lowell was busy didn’t mean I’d be bored.

 

Actually, this is great!

 

It’s a chance to practice my newly acquired ‘Mind Control’ skill!

 

I immediately went to the stables. Then I picked a suitable horse among those tied up and activated the skill.

 

[‘Mind Control’ skill is activated.]

 

“Come here!”

 

The horse obediently approached me. Thanks to the skill working properly, even a riding novice like me could easily mount the horse.

 

Then, the skill window chimed.

 

[‘Mind Control’ skill has increased by 1.]

 

[Mind Control LV.2]

 

Oh! The skill goes up when I use it.

 

I made a plan to practice my skills.

 

I intended to steadily raise my mental domination skill level in case my strategies didn’t work.

 

I grabbed the reins and headed toward the Imperial Hunting Grounds.

 

As I felt the refreshing wind on the galloping horse, I felt like I could breathe freely.

 

‘The world inside the game isn’t as bad as I thought.’

 

Lush trees and soft light pouring gently through the leaves.

 

This was something I couldn’t easily experience in reality. I was always buried in work.

 

Then, the horse suddenly stopped. The horse snorted and stamped its front hooves in place.

 

I stroked the horse’s neck.

 

“What’s wrong? What’s there?”

 

The horse flattened its ears back and stared intently at one spot in the forest.

 

The moment I turned my head following the horse’s gaze, a gray-furred beast burst out from the bushes.

 

‘A wolf…?’

 

This isn’t a place where wolves should appear.

 

There was no time to think long. The excited horse lifted its hind legs and—

 

“Whoa!”

 

It started galloping frantically.

 

Leaves passed by quickly, hitting my face chaotically. There was no time to feel pain. I just gripped the reins tightly to avoid falling off.

 

When the horse kicked off the ground and leaped up, my body tilted backward.

 

“Aaaah!”

 

The rough dirt ground struck my back hard. A short groan burst from my mouth.

 

“Ugh…”

 

What is happening.

 

I couldn’t come to my senses from the shock of falling off the horse. As I barely tried to get up, I heard rustling sounds.

 

“Grrrrr…”

 

A Gray Wolf in a low crouch was approaching, baring its sharp fangs.

 

‘This is bad.’

 

Were wolves originally this big?

 

The moment I gulped, the wolf kicked off with its hind legs and charged. Its fangs gleamed between its wide-open jaws.

 

At that moment, something flew through the air and struck right in the center of the wolf’s forehead.

 

“Kyeong!”

 

The wolf let out a groan-like cry and collapsed on the spot.

 

‘What?’

 

As I stared blankly at the wolf, I heard the clip-clop of horse hooves.

 

A horse emerged from between the thicket. It was a white horse with a lustrous sheen as if well-maintained.

 

When I raised my head higher, I saw a Golden-haired Man mounted in the saddle wearing the Imperial insignia.

 

With eyes that glowed redder than flames, more noble than rubies, he looked down at me arrogantly and opened his lips.

 

“I thought there were only bastards here.”

 

Rudeness that contrasted with his noble appearance was carried in his low, firm voice.

 

“But there’s a human bastard here?”

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