I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 44

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 044

 

I blinked as I looked at Calliton.

 

How do you know about that book?

 

“How does Your Highness know about that book?”

 

Calliton tilted his head sideways.

 

“Why? Is there some law that says I can only read boring documents in the Imperial Palace?”

 

“No, that’s not what I meant, but…”

 

This might be a biased thought, but aren’t romance novels usually read mostly by young ladies?

 

How is it that there are two men around me who read novels like this?

 

Fine, I can accept that Theodor would read them. But Calliton reads novels like that too?

 

At this point, maybe I’m the one who’s behind the times for not reading “The Black Carriage Passes Through the Garden.”

 

Meanwhile, Calliton leisurely flipped through the pages with relaxed hand gestures as he examined the book.

 

The way he savored the book with his fingertips looked as noble as a scholar reading ancient Empire texts.

 

“I once considered making “The Black Carriage” required cultured reading for Empire citizens.”

 

“…”

 

Calliton and Theodor would get along well. Very well indeed.

 

Perhaps the key to the great unification of the Empire lies in this novel.

 

Just then, something Theodor had said suddenly came to mind.

 

‘Wait. The surname Emmerbier. He said it was exactly the same as the protagonist’s surname in “The Black Carriage Passes Through the Garden.”‘

 

And Calliton had given me the surname Emmerbier since I was an orphan without one.

 

‘The fact that Calliton read this novel means…’

 

I looked at Calliton with a “surely not” expression.

 

He was examining the novel with his characteristic cynical expression.

 

“Other than being a first edition signed copy, I don’t see anything particularly special about it.”

 

No way, that can’t be it.

 

Surely he didn’t give the protagonist’s surname from a novel that moved him to the person he was marrying?

 

Feeling like the sacred and beautiful memories of our wedding ceremony—though stained with blood at the end—were being tainted, I shook off the thought.

 

“I’ll take this book and investigate it thoroughly.”

 

Right, that can’t be it.

 

A man who seems like he wouldn’t bleed a drop if you stabbed him wouldn’t do something so cute.

 

I let out a sigh of relief.

 

“Then the suspicion is cleared now…”

 

“You’re under confinement until then.”

 

“Confinement?!”

 

At Calliton’s nod, armed men appeared from the alley as if they’d been waiting.

 

‘How long have they been there?’

 

Without time to wonder, the men grabbed both my arms.

 

“Wait a minute! You confirmed there was nothing wrong! Why are you doing this?!”

 

“Just because nothing seemed wrong to the naked eye doesn’t mean I ever said the treason charges were dropped.”

 

“Treason charges? I’m really innocent…!”

 

Suddenly, a mask was placed over my face.

 

My vision went dark and I heard Calliton’s voice.

 

“Take her away.”

 

“Oh, seriously! Listen to what I’m saying!”

 

All I did was grill some pork belly!

 

I struggled furiously in my rage, but it was useless. My body was helplessly dragged away while caught by the mysterious men.

 

I glared into the air, imagining where Calliton would be.

 

Calliton, you crazy bastard!

 

Let me out right now!

 

After the mask was removed.

 

The place I opened my eyes to was a dark and damp underground prison.

 

A humid and unpleasant smell permeated the underground prison. There wasn’t even a single blanket on the ice-cold floor.

 

I curled up and sat in a corner.

 

“It’s cold…!”

 

An underground prison. How did my situation come to this?

 

How did it come to this, indeed. This is all because of Calliton.

 

Calliton. That dog-like bastard.

 

What good is a handsome face when his personality is like a beggar’s rag.

 

To think I considered targeting Calliton even for a moment—I must have been crazy.

 

This settles it.

 

I absolutely cannot get involved with such a personality-disordered person.

 

I must target Jerome no matter what.

 

That damn Crown Prince. He even took away the novel I borrowed from Theodor. How can I get the book back?

 

But first, I should think of a way to get out of here.

 

Just as despair was washing over me, a fragrance that seemed to mix flowers, soap, and herbs pushed away the stuffy underground smell.

 

When I looked up, I saw a welcome face beyond the bars.

 

I jumped up from my spot.

 

“Master!”

 

I tried to rush toward the bars where Lowell was standing, but hesitated.

 

His kind and gentle expression was nowhere to be seen. Lowell’s expression was coldly hardened.

 

In an atmosphere where I could even feel a chill, I hesitated.

 

“M-Master. How did you get here…”

 

Instead of answering, Lowell took out a key. When he inserted the key into the lock and turned it, I heard the creaking sound of old hinges engaging.

 

“Come out, Lady.”

 

Lowell is scary, but I should get out for now.

 

As I timidly came out from inside the cell, Lowell examined my body.

 

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

 

“Ah… I’m fine.”

 

Lowell didn’t even smile with his eyes.

 

This is the first time I’ve seen him like this. He must be really angry.

 

‘Did he find out I met Theodor?’

 

There’s no other reason he’d make such an angry expression.

 

To get scolded less, I made the most pitiful expression possible while gauging Lowell’s mood.

 

“Master, about what happened…”

 

“Let’s get out of here first.”

 

When Lowell grasped my hand.

 

A low and cool man’s voice came from the end of the prison corridor.

 

“Who’s taking out a prisoner without permission?”

 

Calliton was approaching from the end of the corridor.

 

Step by step. His slow walking pace was as threatening as a predator slowly approaching.

 

“Who was it that leaked that Aisha Emmerbier was here?”

 

Calliton stopped in front of Lowell and me. Then he tilted his head sideways.

 

“I should have them hanged immediately.”

 

“There’s no one to hang. I figured it out myself.”

 

Lowell quietly pushed me behind his back.

 

Seeing this, one of Calliton’s eyebrows rose crookedly.

 

“Do you know that your disciple made contact with the Knight Captain?”

 

“I know.”

 

“And yet you still say such things?”

 

Lowell’s hand tightened around mine.

 

“Because the Lady is innocent.”

 

I couldn’t say anything. The air flowing between the two men felt like it was suffocating me.

 

Calliton let out a bitter laugh.

 

“What makes you so confident?”

 

“I guarantee the Lady’s innocence. If any problems arise, I’ll take responsibility and resign.”

 

To trust me enough to risk resignation. I’m sorry for secretly calling you a psychopath all this time.

 

Though the Imperial Palace would never let the Empire’s most outstanding mage go.

 

Lowell continued in a calm voice.

 

“And the Lady is under my jurisdiction. Even if you are His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince, I’d prefer you not treat my people carelessly.”

 

Calliton’s gaze turned cold. His piercing stare was so chilling that I unconsciously hid behind Lowell.

 

Calliton spoke in a low, growling voice.

 

“What proof is there that Aisha Emmerbier didn’t conspire with the Knight Captain?”

 

“Visus Memoria, Practio Temporis.”

 

As Lowell quietly chanted, white mist rose from his hand.

 

The mist stretched into the air, swirling and gathering to form human shapes.

 

‘Isn’t that me and Theodor?’

 

Like playing an old recording, the mist recreated what had happened during the day.

 

‘I’ll show you what real pork tastes like.’

 

‘Is it okay if we stop by my house? I didn’t expect to have plans today, so I didn’t bring a change of clothes.’

 

‘You absolutely must read this novel. It’s essential reading for Imperial citizens, a cultural necessity. I won’t even eat at the same table as someone who hasn’t read it.’

 

The mist perfectly reproduced both mine and Theodor’s voices.

 

Who needs CCTV when you have this?

 

As I stared at the magic in fascination, Calliton spoke up.

 

“What is this?”

 

“It’s a tracking spell I had placed on the Lady.”

 

When Lowell gestured in the air, the misty figures faded and disappeared.

 

Lowell continued in his calm voice.

 

“As you can see, the Lady only had ordinary conversation with the Knight Captain.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Calliton quietly stroked his chin. He seemed unable to think of a rebuttal.

 

See, what did I tell you!

 

I said I was innocent…

 

‘Wait.’

 

I looked at Lowell with a bewildered expression.

 

I think something incredible just came out of Lowell’s mouth.

 

‘He put what on me?’

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