I Put all my Stats into Charm - Chapter 45

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I Put All My Stats Into Charm Episode 045

 

“Will you believe in Lady’s innocence now?”

 

At Lowell’s question, Calliton remained silent as if lost in thought.

 

After a brief silence, Calliton parted his lips.

 

“I’ll let it slide this once.”

 

Phew.

 

All the strength left my body at the thought that I had overcome the crisis.

 

But it was too early to feel relieved.

 

Calliton was staring at me with a gaze sharper than a keen sword. That look made me feel guilty as if I had truly committed a crime.

 

“But there won’t be a second time.”

 

With that warning as his last words, Calliton left.

 

Even after he left, the tension that had settled in my body didn’t easily disappear.

 

“Lady, are you alright?”

 

Lowell’s question brought me back to my senses.

 

“Ah, yes. I’m fine. Thank you for helping me.”

 

“It’s only natural since it concerns Lady.”

 

Lowell pulled the hand he was holding toward himself.

 

“Let’s return to the mage tower for now.”

 

Just as Lowell was leading me away, I quietly slipped my hand free.

 

Lowell, who had been about to lead the way, turned his head.

 

“Master. Is it true that you cast tracking magic on me?”

 

If it hadn’t been for Lowell’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to leave the prison.

 

But tracking magic? Isn’t this a clear invasion of privacy?

 

His help is one thing. But I need to address what needs to be addressed.

 

“That’s right. I cast tracking magic on Lady.”

 

What? Why is he being so brazen about it?

 

I even had the illusion that I might have misheard.

 

“When did you start casting the tracking magic? And why did you cast such magic on me?”

 

“Because Lady keeps getting into incidents and accidents.”

 

Fine, it wasn’t intentional, but I’ll admit that I’ve been causing trouble.

 

But that doesn’t justify the tracking magic.

 

“Even so, casting tracking magic…”

 

“Now it’s my turn to ask a question. Why does Lady keep ignoring my warnings?”

 

Lowell’s expression and voice were so calm that it made my heart tighten instead.

 

“I told you several times not to get close to the Temple. Didn’t this whole mess happen because you ignored my warning?”

 

Ugh.

 

When he puts it that way, I have nothing to say.

 

I carefully opened my mouth with a shrinking voice.

 

“…This time I was just trying to repay the help I received from Theodor Blair.”

 

“Help?”

 

“That’s…”

 

I closed my lips.

 

I couldn’t honestly say that I met Theodor to return the favor for helping with love advice.

 

So I looked for a suitable excuse.

 

“During the dispatch investigation! I was trying to repay that help. Theodor Blair treated me and saved my life back then.”

 

“…”

 

Lowell just looked at me with the same expressionless face.

 

I continued speaking while gauging his reaction.

 

“…I won’t have any reason to meet Theodor Blair anymore.”

 

I had already planned not to meet Theodor anymore anyway.

 

If I can’t stop his affection from rising every time we meet, then I won’t be able to stop Theodor from burning to death either.

 

Only then, as if my answer pleased him, Lowell let out a small sigh.

 

“That’s a good decision.”

 

Then he continued with a more relaxed expression than before.

 

“His Highness Calliton becomes irritable whenever the Temple is involved. So it’s best not to create situations that would upset His Highness in that regard.”

 

Is Calliton’s irritability really because of the Temple?

 

Maybe he just has a naturally nasty personality.

 

—Such reasonable suspicion arose, but there was no need to make an issue of it, so I nodded.

 

“Yes, I’ll keep that in mind.”

 

Thinking about not seeing Theodor made me feel a bit empty. But it was an unavoidable choice for his sake.

 

‘Oh, right. I need to return the novel.’

 

I couldn’t just cut off contact after taking away such a precious book, especially a first edition signed copy.

 

That Crown Prince bastard. Was investigating the truth just an excuse because he coveted the first edition signed copy?

 

Anyway, I couldn’t let Calliton swallow up the book.

 

‘Come to think of it, I need to return the clothes and handkerchief to Jerome too. I should go to the North soon.’

 

I returned to the Tower of the Moon while thinking about planning a trip to the North to meet Jerome along with finding a way to get the book back.

 

A morning at the Tower of the Moon no different from usual. In front of the mage tower stood carts loaded with luggage and a carriage.

 

Lowell, who had been checking the luggage in front of them, spoke to me.

 

“Is there any missing luggage? Since going to the North is a long journey, it’s better to pack thoroughly.”

 

“Yes. I’ve checked several times, so don’t worry.”

 

Recently, a report came in from the Imperial Investigation Unit that there was suspected to be a portal spawning monsters in the North.

 

Therefore, Calliton had just issued an order to investigate the portal in cooperation with Northern Duke Jerome Winston.

 

Lowell looked at me with eyes full of worry.

 

“I’m sorry for sending Lady alone. I should be going with you…”

 

“Master, you have a lot of work to handle.”

 

Since Lowell was busy, I ended up departing as the advance team.

 

For me, it worked out well.

 

I needed to meet Jerome, and going alone would be more convenient in many ways than having people around.

 

Lowell looked troubled as if he couldn’t feel at ease.

 

“I’ll finish up as quickly as possible and come. Imperial knights will accompany you as escorts, so the journey shouldn’t be dangerous.”

 

Just then, Lowell’s servant came rushing over urgently.

 

“Master Cyprian, I think you need to come quickly.”

 

“I understand. I’ll be right there.”

 

Lowell spoke to me in a gentle voice.

 

“I wanted to see you off, but I think I need to go in now.”

 

Anyone watching would think we were parting lovers.

 

At his somehow sorrowful expression, I readily nodded.

 

“It’s fine. You must be busy, so please go in.”

 

“Alright, travel safely.”

 

After sending Lowell away, I got into the carriage where the luggage packing was finished and organized my schedule while waiting for the escort knights to arrive.

 

‘Once I arrive in the North, I need to return the handkerchief and clothes to Jerome. And after giving him a gift, I need to hear the answer I couldn’t get last time.’

 

Last time the boat capsized so I couldn’t hear his response, but this time I will definitely get an answer that he’ll give me a chance to become friends.

 

But the reality was also daunting.

 

‘What if he refuses?’

 

If he refuses when even his affection is blocked…

 

When I thought of Calliton’s face as a backup plan, goosebumps rose on my spine.

 

I hurriedly shook my head.

 

‘No way. I don’t want to be involved with such a personality-defective person for even a second.’

 

He suddenly brandished a sword at me, talked about cutting off heads, and accused me of being a traitor.

 

Aside from his good looks, there wasn’t a single thing I liked about him from one to ten.

 

‘No matter what happens, I absolutely must achieve the special condition.’

 

There’s no second choice.

 

I have to conquer Jerome no matter what.

 

Just as I made up my mind, there was a knock and the carriage door opened.

 

Through the open door, a man wearing a robe pulled up over his head entered the carriage.

 

‘Is that person the Imperial Knight Lowell mentioned?’

 

Seeing that only one person came as an escort, he must be quite skilled.

 

I bowed my head politely to the knight.

 

“Hello. I’m Aisha Emmerbier, disciple of Master Cyprian.”

 

The knight sat down across from me without any particular reaction.

 

I glanced at the knight.

 

‘Why isn’t he greeting me back?’

 

When someone greets you, you should respond. As someone from the land of Eastern courtesy, this was quite an irritating attitude.

 

‘Do whatever you want. I won’t pay attention either.’

 

The departing carriage shook slightly. I leaned back comfortably against the backrest.

 

It would be a long journey to the North. It’s better for us not to mind each other rather than trying to continue awkward conversation.

 

The moment I decided to lose interest in the knight, he removed his robe.

 

Golden hair scattered gracefully as I met eyes that burned like the sun with fiery red pupils.

 

My mouth fell open at the familiar appearance.

 

“…Your Imperial Highness the Crown Prince?”

 

“What’s with that stupid expression?”

 

I shot up from my seat.

 

“Why are you here, Your Highness? An escort knight was supposed to come. We need to stop the carriage quickly…!”

 

“That’s not necessary.”

 

Calliton cut off my words and crossed his legs haughtily.

 

“I am that escort.”

 

I muttered with a dumbfounded expression.

 

“…That’s impossible.”

 

I have a feeling this is going to be a very long and uncomfortable journey.

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