I Became A Squirrel Seeking For The Villain Chapter 77

All of the high-ranking priests who were staying at the temple were also arrested, but no significant testimony was provided.

 

Patre, who was caught at the scene, remained silent despite all kinds of questioning.

 

Of course, there were other topics of conversation.

 

“Did you hear? His Highness Prince Theodore is a wizard?”

 

“Yes. The wizard Yohan Hyrad recognized him at a glance.”

 

“And he even plotted something with the crown prince!”

 

Thanks to Roymond, well-crafted rumors swept through the capital.

 

In fact, the wizards couldn’t recognize each other, but the lame excuse that Yohan was just such a genius wizard worked for the people of the capital.

 

“I did it because I was scared….”

 

Theodore pleaded as he prostrated himself before the emperor.

 

“I was afraid of being dragged to the battlefield…”

 

He was not brought to trial or detained because he was the prince and had not directly harmed anyone.

 

However, a fairly strict disciplinary order was imposed and all of his personal property was confiscated.

 

Since both the temple and the imperial palace were turned upside down, it was only natural that whenever people gathered in the capital, there was an uproar over the matter.

 

Amid this chaotic situation, there was one man who stood firm in asserting his demands.

 

“So, what about my victory celebration?”

 

It’s Yohan Hyrad.

 

And the unlucky one who had to deal with the displeased Yohan was the oldest among the junior priests.

 

“Yes? In this situation… the victory celebration….”

 

“What situation are you talking about?”

 

Since all the high-ranking officials including the High Priest, all taken away, this man had become the ‘Acting Representative of the Temple.’

 

Of course, that title had just been made up on the spot—

 

Because Yohan Hyrad had come to the temple in person and demanded, “Bring out your leader,” which forced them to create a title in a hurry.

 

The young man, who still looked like he was somewhere between a youth and a teenager, stammered nervously in front of Yohan.

 

“Ah…. The High Priest has been arrested….”

 

Despite his pitiful tone, Yohan’s expression did not change.

 

Instead, he asked again with an even more arrogant expression.

 

“What does that have to do with me? Was that why the temple was closed?”

 

The acting representative thought to himself, Wow, what a jerk.

 

Yohan continued.

 

“Do the best you can with the people you have. It’s not like you’re unable to receive guests, right?”

 

‘Why is he the one judging our circumstances…’

 

As he hesitated, a nearby statue suddenly came crashing down with a loud crash.

 

Of course, the acting representative jumped in fright.

 

Only after seeing Yohan’s calm, sinister face did he realize—it was magic.

 

‘Wait, is this war hero seriously flexing his power over something like this?’

 

Yohan raised his eyebrows and asked slowly.

 

“Why? Is it too much for you to handle?”

 

And as with everyone, no one wins against magical power.

 

“No! We can do it!”

 

The acting representative instinctively blurted out a response, and then he rolled his eyes and came up with another excuse.

 

“But… I heard that the royal family is in chaos right now. I think this event should involve someone from the royal family, and with Prince Theodore’s situation—”

 

“And what does that have to do with me? Did the royal family all die because of that?”

 

‘Wow, he’s really insufferable,’ the representative thought again.

 

Yohan continued.

 

“I looked into the rules. Only one royal needs to be present. Just bring someone.”

 

Yohan muttered quietly, “Because there’s one blinded by love,” but soon corrected himself, “No—two.”

 

The acting representative, thoroughly intimidated, looked on the verge of tears, barely moving his lips.

 

As he hesitated, this time the tree behind him slowly fell over with a thud.

 

He once again had to jump to avoid a falling tree.

 

‘Is this war hero seriously committing environmental destruction now?!’

 

“Well? Can’t you just bring someone?”

 

Yohan raised his eyebrows and asked slowly.

 

And since environmental destruction could easily turn into priest destruction, the representative shouted.

 

“We can! Absolutely!”

 

And looking at the sight, Yohan announced without mercy.

 

“Three days.”

 

“Yes…?”

 

“You have three days. I’ll come straight here without stopping by Daisy Village. I did go through the procedure, right?”

 

He wasn’t wrong.

 

In the end, the acting representative could only nod tearfully.

 

There was nothing left around him to be destroyed.

 

“Anyway, make sure to prepare well for my victory celebration event.”

 

Yohan said with a lazy smile as he patted the representative on the shoulder.

 

He didn’t look like a war hero at all—more like a thug.

 

“I’ll keep an eye on you. Make sure there’s not anything stupid like in Daisy Village.”

 

“Wa-watch us?”

 

“Hmm… Call it guarding if that sounds better.”

 

Not long after, the representative realized what that meant.

 

Knights from the Hyrad estate had surrounded the temple.

 

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“I made an agreement to hold the victory celebration in three days. I also left knights there to monitor any external visitors.”

 

As soon as he returned from the temple, Yohan looked at me and smiled softly.

 

I was still staying at the Hyrad estate.

 

As we walked together in the garden, I asked cautiously.

 

“Really? The temple didn’t object? They even agreed to be monitored?”

 

Surely it had been someone like a junior priest, who must’ve felt awkward about the whole thing.

 

Even though I asked for them to be monitored, I hadn’t expected the temple to agree so easily, given their pride.

 

I really didn’t know it could be solved this easily.

 

“Yeah. No real objections. They even said they appreciated the guarding.”

 

Yohan answered with a bright smile.

 

“You really don’t have to worry. The conversation ended super quickly and easily.”

 

His smile was so sweet and innocent that it instantly put my mind at ease.

 

Honestly, I was worried that I was asking too much, but hearing it was no big deal made me feel so relieved.

 

“The royal family’s situation is not so good right now.… so it looks like we’ll need to go in with Crown Prince Roymond. They probably won’t let me in alone.”

 

“Ah, that should be fine.”

 

Well, that’s a problem that can be solved if Mariel just asks.

 

There was a reason they were the iconic couple in the original story.

 

“And having Crown Prince Roymond with us would probably make it easier for us to get things done.”

 

“Huh? Us?”

 

Of course, I was going to wander around alone while Yohan was buying time, but Yohan looked at my expression and spoke firmly.

 

“This time, we must move together. Don’t even think about leaving my side.”

 

Well, considering I got kidnapped by Theodore during that short time we were apart in Daisy Village, it wasn’t unreasonable for Yohan to be anxious.

 

“But there’s no need for you to come too…”

 

“Yurika.”

 

Yohan gave a gentle smile and spoke as if coaxing me.

 

“I’m so weak. That’s why you need to stay by my side, to protect me—just like last time.”

 

He seemed to be referring to the time when I spread my arms to protect him from the royal knights.

 

Yeah. I’d tried to protect him. Even if no one saw me.

 

When I opened my eyes in a discontented manner, Yohan snickered.

 

“What’s wrong? Honestly, that reliable back of yours was more reassuring than anything else in the world.”

 

“…….”

 

“Those temple bast— I mean, priests… and that guy— I mean, Crown Prince Roymond—can help buy us time, right?”

 

“Well, okay.”

 

I clapped my hands, pretending not to hear Yohan’s casually dropped insults.

 

‘Well, as long as it worked out, who cares?’

 

“Anyway, it turned out well. I really thought they’d refuse, but everything’s going smoothly.”

 

I’m so glad things worked out.

 

Even while asking Yohan to reopen the victory celebration, I’d repeatedly told him, “Don’t overdo it. I’ll find another way if we have to.”

 

The event itself wasn’t important. What mattered was getting into the temple myself.

 

Especially now, when the place was in chaos after all the higher-ups got arrested—this was the perfect chance.

 

‘It would be great if I could find the secret that is entangled with the Medes family, and it would be even better if I could find my father!’

 

Yohan smiled lightly as if he was pleased with my excitement.

 

“Honestly, they looked ready to hold it immediately. Don’t worry about it.”

 

‘Really? They were that cooperative? That’s surprising…’

 

Maybe the top was rotten, but the people underneath weren’t so bad after all?

 

It was a bit confusing, but anyway, it was good.

 

As I was smiling brightly, Yohan tilted his head and asked.

 

“But why did you say you needed three days?”

 

“Oh.”

 

I smiled confidently.

 

The truth was, I’d specifically asked Yohan to beg them to hold the victory celebration in three days.

 

“Doesn’t seem like things will calm down in just three days, though.”

 

At his comment, I smirked.

 

“Since we’re going to search the temple, I think we should do it efficiently.”

 

I have everything planned out!

 

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