I Became A Squirrel Seeking For The Villain [EN]: Chapter 113

‘This is it.’

I swallowed hard, looking at the crudely crafted jewel inside the pendant.

Since Paul gave it to me, I hadn’t thought it looked very pretty for an heirloom.

And I didn’t take Paul’s words about it saving me from danger very seriously.

Mostly because I didn’t think I would be in danger.

Still, I kept it because it was a Medest [referring to the family name] thing given to me, so I thought it had meaning, but who knew it held such a secret.

‘So, how do I use this?’

I quickly scanned the next phrase.

[Once transformed into a beast, the will to return to human form weakens. And as time passes, one becomes more and more like a beast, losing human consciousness.]

Uh?

Isn’t this a complete description of a Divine Beast?

But in my memory, the history of the Divine Beast is much older.

[At that time, after engraving the Medest seal on the chest, place the enchanted jewel on top of it to let it permeate, and it will be possible to return to human form.]

Swallowing many questions, I first summarized what I had read so far.

According to this book, it seemed possible to turn my father back into a human using the necklace. That alone was a sufficient achievement.

However, I couldn’t just close the book there. The book’s content continued.

[Because being able to transform into a beast has caused such side effects in later generations, the Medest bloodline is no different from being born with two curses. However, the Medest family succeeded in mitigating these two curses through the research of the Artear baronial family, making themselves appear ordinary.]

Artear again.

A researcher vassal family that served Medest…….

All the pieces were falling into place. Originally, Artear was researching ways to allow Medest to live as ordinary humans.

The result is descendants like Meriel.

Not even knowing that she was a magician born with magic, nor that she had the ability of a beast-person to calm her magic on her own. Just a high-ranking noble living as one of the ordinary humans.

[Medest tried to pass the method on to Hirad and Elijah, but both refused. As much as they hated the pain and madness of being separated from humans, they preferred the specially given power.]

My heart beat more violently as I confirmed that phrase.

Johan is the one who really wants to live as an ordinary person.

His gloomy words that he didn’t want to have children because his own children might suffer this pain came to mind.

Could Medest possibly help?

It was then.

“Well, it’s time for the noble meeting to end.”

The servant who had been watching me from behind spoke.

“You should be leaving soon.”

I was disappointed, but it was time to leave. I had promised I would, so I had to keep my word.

However…….

‘I don’t have to keep promises I didn’t make, right?’

But for now, that’s it for today.

I smiled brightly and immediately closed the book. Then, without any regrets, I got up from my seat.

“Yes. I understand.”

And I put the book back in its place and started to go back the way I had come with the servant.

* * *

As the servant said, the noble meeting was already over.

“Yurika, would you like to go back with Johan first?”

Meriel asked apologetically.

“I’ll follow separately.”

Judging by the fact that she didn’t state the reason, it seemed like Roymond had offered to escort her.

Of course, I could infer that just by looking at Roymond, who was behind Meriel with a flushed face and a look of dying of happiness.

“Okay, I understand. See you at home later.”

I also liked going back with Johan, so I smiled and waved my hand.

Johan also had a very pleased expression next to me. It seemed like they had talked about it in advance, as they were exchanging glances with Roymond.

And as soon as I got into the carriage, I started telling Johan everything I had read in the library.

Johan’s face became serious after hearing the whole story.

I smiled knowingly and continued.

“Maybe we can undo Hirad’s curse too. If you think of magic as a curse, that is.”

“Don’t you still not know the method?”

“We can just go back and find out.”

I said in a confident voice.

“Just transform into a squirrel and steal the key. I remembered the servant’s face. If we watch for a good opportunity and sneak in when His Majesty is not coming, we can read the rest of the content.”

Johan didn’t answer and just stared at me.

“Anyway, it seems like everything is working out well. Of course, there are many bigger things to worry about, but if I just think about Father for now…”

I smiled slightly, holding his hand.

“I really didn’t think Paul would give me the heirloom at the hunting competition. Of course, I expected Libena to have set up some tricks.”

“Speaking of that, Yurika,”

Johan said in a low voice.

“Doesn’t it feel more and more unsettling the more you think about it?”

“Huh?”

“Anyway, we can’t know for sure, but it’s a fact that Libena summoned the wild boar. She artificially manipulated a beast that wouldn’t normally come that way.”

“Ah…… um.”

“Even if she can’t control humans at will, it’s clear that she can do something with beasts.”

“……I guess so.”

I answered reluctantly.

“Since Medest is a beast-person family, they must have done a lot of research on beasts… including me.”

In fact, I was well aware of the point that Johan pointed out.

Even if it wasn’t at a great level, Libena was definitely able to manipulate the instincts of beasts.

Also, looking at the cases of my father and me, she knew how to turn people of the Medest family into beasts.

She could transform me into a Divine Beast with true abilities, and she could transform my father into a beast with no abilities, so she could transform in two ways.

“There’s only one heirloom.”

Johan said slowly.

“Actually, I want you to keep it for yourself.”

I swallowed hard once at the unexpected words.

Well, according to the book, the jewel ‘permeates,’ so it was disposable.

In other words, once my father is saved, it means that the Medest clan in this situation can no longer be saved.

“But…….”

As I hesitated and muttered, Johan smiled and said.

“Of course, I know you won’t listen to me. You’re already humanized, and the Duke of Medest can’t do it. I’m just saying what I think.”

I nodded glumly.

I felt like I knew what Johan was worried about.

And of course, Johan loves me, so he respects my intentions, but he can’t help but think that way.

“Instead, will you make a promise with me?”

Johan said, looking into my eyes seriously.

“As long as there is this risk… don’t transform into a squirrel anymore. It’s also dangerous to enter that library in the form of a squirrel. Libena knows that you can transform into a squirrel, and she also knows that you want to see more of the book’s contents. She can use that to set a trap.”

It was a valid point. I nodded.

“Okay.”

If he respected my intentions, I had to respect his intentions as well.

I shouldn’t do things he doesn’t want for Johan’s sake.

“Then let’s find out more details in another way. There’s a lot more to find out anyway.”

Besides, that wasn’t the only urgent thing.

Even at this moment, Libena’s experiments would continue.

Experiments to turn back time using my father’s blood.

“Anyway, let’s start by turning Father back.”

I said, patting Johan’s hand.

“We have to stop Libena.”

If Father returns to human form, he might be able to reveal the truth he knows to the world.

Libena could also be implicated in the process. If Father remembers Libena, the story will be easier.

I also hoped that Father would have evidence to legally reveal that Libena was a person related to the temple.

So, as soon as we arrived at the Medest mansion, we immediately looked for the tiger. The maid smiled and told us.

“Ah, Tiger-nim [term of respect] is in the backyard with Sienna-nim [term of respect].”

I held the bracelet that Paul gave me tightly.

Now I could really meet my father.

“Shall I guide you?”

The maid asked kindly.

“No. There’s someone I want to meet before that.”

I shook my head. And I smiled and said.

“I’m going to see Baron Trevor Olteva first.”