I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 33

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 033

 

Calliton furrowed his handsome brow as he stared at me.

 

Why is he looking at me with those eyes?

 

Did I say something I shouldn’t have?

 

As I looked at Calliton with puzzled eyes, he opened his mouth.

 

“I didn’t know such a surname actually existed.”

 

You’re the one who gave me this surname, so why don’t you know?

 

Well, I suppose it wouldn’t exist at this point in time.

 

I casually brushed off the topic.

 

“It’s not a common surname. I’m from the countryside. The surname Emmerbier would be unfamiliar to you.”

 

Calliton watched me quietly before asking a question.

 

“…I see. Are you currently an apprentice?”

 

“Yes.”

 

At my answer, he shifted his gaze to Lowell.

 

“Change her to probationary.”

 

Did I just get promoted?

 

Getting promoted when I can’t even use magic – is this really okay?

 

I don’t know why he promoted me, but I decided to think of it as a good thing being good.

 

This is basically like getting on the CEO’s good side.

 

When Lowell nodded, I sprang up from my seat.

 

Let me show you my maxed-out social skills from surviving office politics.

 

Feeling good, I bowed 90 degrees toward Calliton.

 

“Thank you! I’ll do my best!”

 

“You’d better.”

 

Calliton smiled brightly. Soon after, he continued with a terrifying statement while still smiling.

 

“Unless you want your head to fly off.”

 

I couldn’t tell if the words spoken with a smiling face were a joke or serious.

 

What was certain was that Calliton had properly sent chills down my spine.

 

…Is it really okay for me to be here?

 

After my promotion, Lowell put me through intensive training even though I still couldn’t use magic.

 

I did meditation, detection training, activation training, and more, but sadly my mana didn’t increase at all.

 

How can it be so stubbornly refusing to rise?

 

Even if mana wasn’t needed to capture the male protagonist, still. As the disciple of the Empire’s greatest mage in name, I couldn’t have mana at the level of an ordinary person.

 

Maybe I should change my class from mage to warrior like Theodore suggested.

 

I asked Lowell in a dejected voice.

 

“Master, what if I end up unable to use any magic at all…?”

 

“It’s too early to despair yet.”

 

Lowell patted my back as he spoke.

 

“The fact that Lady responded to the magic circle is proof that sufficient mana flows within you.”

 

He continued in a gentle voice.

 

“While it’s puzzling why the magic circle only responded to two people, what’s certain is that Lady has hidden talent.”

 

“Is that so…?”

 

Hearing Lowell’s words seemed somewhat comforting.

 

Just then, a servant approached. In his hands was a beige robe.

 

“This is the outfit sent from the Imperial Palace.”

 

“It’s an apprentice mage robe.”

 

Lowell took the robe and handed it to me.

 

I received the apprentice robe with curious eyes. The robe’s colors were harmoniously arranged in white, beige, and light brown.

 

Am I really becoming a mage now?

 

Even though I don’t know how to use magic.

 

“Would you like to try it on? I’m sure it will suit you well.”

 

At Lowell’s suggestion, I returned to my room and changed into the robe.

 

Even though I couldn’t use magic at all, I felt like I’d become a first-class mage.

 

After finishing changing, I returned to Lowell.

 

“Master.”

 

Lowell, who had been sitting on the sofa reading a book, looked up. After quickly looking me over, he gave a gentle smile.

 

“It suits you well, as expected.”

 

Then, as if remembering something, Lowell clapped his hands lightly.

 

“Oh right, I have something to give Lady. Could you wait just a moment?”

 

Lowell went into his room. Not long after, he returned with a small jewelry box.

 

“This is a gift to commemorate becoming an apprentice mage.”

 

When he opened the box lid, a delicate emerald necklace was revealed.

 

The intricately crafted emerald looked expensive at first glance. The light that changed from turquoise to deep green depending on the angle sparkled like green flames.

 

“It, it looks too expensive. Is it really okay for me to receive this?”

 

“I’m giving it because you’re Lady. Please accept it.”

 

Usually, such expensive jewelry is only exchanged between people in romantic relationships, isn’t it?

 

I couldn’t ignore my master’s sincerity either. I ended up accepting the necklace somewhat bewildered.

 

Well, it is pretty.

 

“Would you like to try it on?”

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

I hesitantly took out the necklace. I brought the necklace to my neck, but the clasp at the end wouldn’t cooperate as I wanted.

 

As I fumbled and tried again, Lowell approached closer.

 

“Excuse me for a moment.”

 

Lowell took the necklace from my hands. As he spread his arms to encircle my neck, a gentle floral scent and vanilla fragrance wafted from him.

 

It smells nice?

 

I should ask him later what soap he uses.

 

After putting the necklace around my neck, Lowell stepped back one pace.

 

For a moment, his eyes trembled slightly.

 

“…Master?”

 

Lowell didn’t answer at all. He just stared at me blankly with his lips slightly parted, like someone who had lost their soul.

 

“Are you alright?”

 

Why is he acting like this? Did he eat something wrong?

 

Just as I was about to approach Lowell out of concern, he reached out and touched my cheek. As his cold fingertips gently caressed my cheek, a cool sensation was transmitted to my skin.

 

Even during this, Lowell’s purple eyes remained deeply fixed on me.

 

“Master…?”

 

“…You’re beautiful.”

 

He gave a faint smile.

 

“It suits you better than anyone.”

 

Unlike his usually gentle smile, there was a sense of emptiness about Lowell. His eyes were clearly looking at me, but they seemed hazy as if gazing at something far away.

 

Before I could even feel puzzled by Lowell’s strange behavior, his hand dropped as if falling.

 

“Don’t worry about mana. I’ll help Lady until you can skillfully handle magic.”

 

Lowell, who had returned to his usual self, gave a light smile.

 

“…I’m tired, so I should rest.”

 

Lowell turned around. His retreating figure somehow looked drained of energy.

 

What was that? How concerning.

 

Why is the elf who seemed fine just moments ago suddenly acting like that?

 

I wanted to go check if he was really sick somewhere, but I didn’t have the luxury to do so.

 

Today was the day I had promised to meet Theodore, and I needed to leave now to not be late for our appointment.

 

I headed straight to the city center. Then I went to the bell tower where I had promised to meet Teodoro.

 

Below the bell tower, I saw a familiar red-haired man. Upon spotting each other, we both opened our mouths simultaneously.

 

“Oh!”

 

“Oh?!”

 

Unlike when I saw him in the forest, Teodoro was dressed in light casual clothes.

 

Comfortable pants for mobility and a light shirt instead of rigid armor. He even had his sleeves rolled up.

 

Teodoro’s unarmed appearance suited his free-spirited atmosphere well.

 

“What? Why do you look so unfamiliar? Where’s your armor? Your cloak?!”

 

“Do you know how heavy and stuffy armor is? Did you think I live in armor all day long?”

 

Teodoro also glanced over my outfit.

 

“Speaking of which, you’re actually wearing robes? So you really look like a mage now?”

 

“I really am a mage!”

 

I placed my hands on my hips and spoke proudly.

 

“From today, I’ve officially become an apprentice mage at the Imperial Palace!”

 

“Oh, congratulations! You finally learned how to use magic?! So you’ve escaped being a mage in name only?”

 

“…”

 

I pressed my lips tightly together and avoided Teodoro’s gaze.

 

“…What? Don’t tell me you still don’t know how to use magic?”

 

“…”

 

At my silence, which was as good as confirmation, Teodoro’s eyes widened.

 

“How did you become an apprentice mage when you can’t even use magic? This is completely false advertising.”

 

“I was recognized for my contributions in the last investigation!”

 

When I bristled with wounded pride, Teodoro scratched his cheek with a reluctant expression.

 

“Well, fine. It’s not my place to criticize Imperial Palace personnel decisions. If you get kicked out for not being able to use magic, let me know. I’ll get you a job as a cathedral floor cleaner… Ugh!”

 

I kicked Teodoro in the shin. Thanks to him not wearing armor, the attack landed properly.

 

Teodoro made a pained expression and rubbed his shin.

 

“That hurts! You’re like a barbarian…”

 

“That’s what you get for talking nonsense. Just tell me what this last resort is.”

 

He smiled leisurely as if he hadn’t been hurt at all.

 

His claim of pain was definitely an act.

 

But I doubted my ears at the words that came out of Teodoro’s mouth.

 

“Today, I’m your boyfriend for a day.”

 

I looked at Teodoro with an incredulous expression.

 

A boyfriend for a day.

 

What kind of heretical talk was this?

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