I Became A Squirrel Seeking For The Villain [EN]: Chapter 110

I, too, heard the news of Libena’s visit to Johann’s tent a bit late.

It seemed that people who enjoyed gossiping had already started spreading rumors about Theodore and me coming out of the forest together so quickly.

Then, someone apparently added, ‘Oh, Lady Libena was also seen entering Duke Hyrard’s tent earlier.’

It seemed the situation was quickly defused, preventing further rumors from spreading, but the news still reached my ears.

She didn’t just come out right away; she stayed there for quite a while.

That meant Johann didn’t immediately dismiss Libena upon meeting her.

“Ah.”

I didn’t miss the slight embarrassment that flashed across Johann’s face.

“That’s… actually.”

As he showed a slight hesitation, my expression quickly turned sulky.

After all, it wasn’t common for a young man and woman to be alone together in a tent where others couldn’t see.

Didn’t a somewhat intimate atmosphere naturally develop when Johann and I were alone in the tent?

I wasn’t suspecting anything between Libena and Johann, but I still felt a little off.

Hmm.

Could it be that Libena was trying to seduce Johann? Just like Theodore tried with me.

“Actually, what?”

My slightly piqued voice came out a bit sharper than intended.

“Is she going to follow you around because she likes you? Like Theodore, without even considering his engagement?”

At those words, Johann asked in a chilling voice.

“What? That damn Theodore did that in the forest?”

Um, this isn’t the time to focus on that!

Johann, who noticed my narrowed eyes, let out a soft sigh.

Then, he said in a low voice.

“He just… offered me a drug that could control you. He said he only had one dose left. He told me to just take you as a puppet and quit this job.”

What?

That was unexpected. I felt a chill for a moment.

No, how could he make such an offer to Johann, who is in a relationship with me?

“Don’t worry, Yurika.”

Johann said gently, holding my hand.

“I told him not to talk such nonsense and rejected him on the spot.”

“Ah… okay.”

At Johann’s words, I slowly nodded.

It was quite unexpected that Libena would act like that. But Johann asked cautiously.

“Were you perhaps expecting it?”

“Huh?”

“When you heard that Libena had visited the tent, your expression was so bad.”

My ears flushed instantly.

Johann continued in a worried tone.

“Of course, I know you trust me… but I also know how ordinary people react to such things, so you don’t have to worry too much….”

“What are you talking about!”

It was another unexpected reaction. I jumped up and shook my head.

“It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s just… uh… just….”

Looking at Johann’s face, which seemed quite dejected, I added sullenly.

“It’s just… they said Libena and you were alone in the tent for quite a long time… well, Libena is also a beautiful woman….”

At my words, Johann’s eyes widened instantly.

“A little, um, just, um, I was worried too….”

It was a bit embarrassing to talk about it. As my voice grew softer, the corners of Johann’s lips slowly began to rise.

“I was also jealous, wondering if Libena might have seduced you, so….”

“Ah.”

Johann seemed strangely pleased to hear my words.

“Was that so?”

He couldn’t hide the smile in his eyes.

As I sat there looking sulky, Johann immediately kissed my cheek and hugged me tightly.

“Thank you.”

“Huh?”

“I’m so happy you’re jealous.”

Um, was this something to be thanked for?

As I rolled my eyes in bewilderment, Johann whispered in a heated voice.

“I was wondering if I was the only one who wanted to beat Theodore to death.”

“I, I didn’t want to beat him to death, but….”

“I was wondering if I was the only one who was going crazy with pain when you were with another man.”

“It’s not like I was going crazy with pain, but….”

“I was wondering if this was because I’m a wizard, and ordinary couples aren’t like this, but I’m glad. And….”

Johann continued, kissing my cheeks, neck, lips, and forehead without a moment’s rest.

“You’re so cute, Yurika.”

I consistently don’t do anything that could be considered cute from beginning to end, so I couldn’t understand why he found me so cute.

Besides, I’m not even in my cute squirrel form right now.

I didn’t laugh and kept looking sulky, but what was so cute about that?

Still, it didn’t sound bad, so I just shrugged and stayed in his arms.

And when Johann seemed to have calmed down a bit, I asked sullenly.

“But you.”

“Yeah.”

“Why did you flinch at first? You had an expression like you had done something wrong, so it bothered me.”

“Ah….”

Johann sighed softly and kept silent for a moment. He seemed to be struggling internally whether to tell me or not. I watched his expression, wondering if that was all there was to it, and Johann slowly answered.

“Actually… it’s true that I wavered for a moment.”

“…Huh?”

As I blinked, Johann added calmly.

“Because it’s true that if I did that, I could always keep you by my side.”

At the same time, Lehan’s warning came to mind.

That wizards can’t have ordinary relationships, and that they shouldn’t mistake possessiveness for love.

But is it true that he momentarily had such thoughts?

Johann continued, as if he had decided to tell everything now that it had come to this.

“To be honest, if I had received that drug when I was younger, I might have used it on you. That’s how much I wanted to keep you by my side, always and forever.”

I quietly stared at Johann’s calm face. His beautiful profile, as he spoke sincerely, was clearly etched in my mind.

“I couldn’t help but have such an impulse for a moment, Yurika. It’s not something I can control. In fact, I’m even tormented by the thought of saying goodbye tonight after taking you to the Medest Estate.”

“……”

“But I don’t regret pouring out that drug.”

Johann smiled faintly.

Then, holding my hand, he kissed it reverently and said.

“Because if I had, I wouldn’t have been able to see you being so cute and jealous.”

Johann’s low voice continued.

“Besides… your smiling face, your thinking face, your angry face, your crying face… they’re all so precious that I don’t want to erase them.”

Strangely, my heart ached.

It was an emotion that felt even greater because I couldn’t understand it.

“Even if it’s painful not being able to be by your side all the time.”

I quietly held his hand and smiled at him.

How could I not trust a man who says such things?

“I love you, Yurika.”

Johann hugged me tightly again and whispered.

“Maybe ordinary humans call this love too. Right?”

I nodded firmly.

“Yeah.”

And I kissed his lips first and answered.

“I love you too, Johann.”

If everything goes according to plan, we will soon be able to learn about the family’s secrets.

No matter what truth appears before us, I was determined never to let go of Johann’s hand.

* * *

Medest Estate.

With Meriel and Yurika, as well as Jayden, away at the hunting competition, the mansion was deserted.

“Ah, I understand. Yes, I understand.”

In the meantime, there was someone who suddenly became busy. It was Renat.

As he had promised Yurika at the beginning, he was making every effort to cure Sienna.

However, despite his honor as the top graduate of the academy, it was difficult to treat Sienna’s mental problems.

Her health was definitely improving, but the mental confusion that had worsened since seeing Yurika was not being resolved.

As he was racking his brains again today, he suddenly heard the bell ringing wildly, calling for him.

The person who called him was none other than Trevor Olteba.

He didn’t know the details, but they were said to be people from an old vassal family being protected by the Medest Estate.

Normally, Trevor’s care was taken by his son, Paul, so Renat didn’t need to worry about it.

However, Paul suddenly decided to participate in the hunting competition late today, so Renat was called.

“My head hurts, my head!”

The old man, who was senile and often spouted nonsense, scolded Renat as he looked at him.

“Where did my young son go? What, did he go on a date or something? Anyway, you hurry up and get me some painkillers!”

Renat sighed deeply at the disappearance of ‘the son who couldn’t get married even at the age of 70.’

“Just a moment. I’ll check your condition first and then prescribe something.”

He couldn’t give just any painkiller with a doctor’s sense of duty, so he forcibly began to examine Trevor, who refused.

As Renat carefully assessed Trevor’s condition, his expression became serious.

“T, this is….!”

And he quickly began searching through his medical bag to find Sienna’s medical records. He sensed something was wrong.