The Max Level Hero Has Returned!

Chapter 747: Older Brother

Chapter 747: Older Brother

Davey didn’t detect any movement from Katshi. With the Illuminati eliminated, Davey knew this was his chance.

Kain had told him that they needed a special place to activate the Absolute Gem.

“The Absolute Gem is a very sensitive divine object. Therefore, to perform a ritual to activate it, the soil, temperature, wind direction, air concentration, and several other conditions of the location must be fully met.”

“What? Are you kidding me? Does a place like that even exist?” Davey asked in an incredulous tone.

Frelia sighed at his question. “Don’t look down on my kind, human. The Valkyrie race was constantly looking for a place for the ritual while preparing for the humans’ Alf Online here.”

“So you found a place?” Davey pressed.

“Yes, we found exactly one place. It’s a place that exists only here on Earth; nowhere else in the universe. But there isn’t much time. We need to get it done in one try,” Frelia replied.

“Then where is it?”

She quietly turned her head in response to his question.

“Korea. You’ve been to the exact spot before, too.”

Davey's eyes widened at her words. “I’ve been there?”

“Yes, it’s the place with the charnel house Shin Hyun-Ah goes to. That’s the best location.”

Davey sighed deeply at her words. “Let me ask you something.”

“Please, go ahead.”

“In order to proceed with the ritual, we need to completely clear out the space, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct,” Kain answered.

This made Davey feel bitter. He knew Hyun-Ah was planning to build his charnel house again, even though his remains had disappeared. She said she would do so because she believed his soul would still linger, even without his corpse.

Of course, Davey had told her that his soul was caught in the cycle of reincarnation, but she didn’t back down, saying it was her only remaining connection to her brother.

‘Let’s just say it’s happening for the better,” Davey thought.

He knew Hyun-Ah was sort of aware of the current situation, so he decided to go with the others to get her cooperation about the place.

***

“Nope. No way,” Hyun-Ah said firmly.

To be honest, Davey had sort of expected Hyun-Ah to refuse. After all, she was long known to be quite stubborn.

Hyun-Ah was, in a way, like a left-handed person. Although this doesn't seem to have any direct relation to her stubbornness, there used to be stories that adults with stereotypes would make left-handed people become right-handed, except for those who were particularly stubborn.

In reality, she was never forced to do such things, but her stubbornness stood out—particularly amongst the three siblings. Unlike Yeon-Hee, who always gave in, she never did anything to compromise or take losses.

Hyun-Ah had been and still was extremely busy. Her uncle, the chairman who originally led the Sacred Group, had lost consciousness and still hadn’t woken up. Yeon-Hee, who helped her regularly, wasn’t in a situation to do anything at the moment.

With all of this happening, she had to face many complicated matters, and with each country knocking on the group’s door to establish a connection with Davey, it was too much for her to handle given her lack of experience.

The Sacred Group contributed significantly, helping countless people suffering from the damage of the war. They produced supplies for the Awakened and sold them at low prices right after the war broke out. In fact, they had even received appreciation plaques from many countries during the war, earning recognition as an international company that had done a lot of work for the people.

Therefore, it was only natural for the Sacred Group to be mentioned frequently as the situation was slowly coming to an end. Since she alone decided the huge company’s next move, Davey knew that the psychological pressure she must be feeling was beyond one’s imagination.

Given all of this, he understood her annoyance at his sudden request.

“No, how in the world does that make any sense? Out of all the places, why is it here?!” Hyun-Ah said.

“How would I know, you octopus?”

“Huh? You ugly squid!”

Perserque smiled bitterly as she watched them growl and bicker with each other. Kain eventually came forward to interrupt.

“If we fail to perform the ritual, it will only cause even more problems in the future. If we aren’t careful, we may even lose the humans we’ve worked so hard to protect.”

“Ugh...”

Hyun-Ah knew this herself, but she couldn't give up so easily.

“How about changing locations instead?” Davey suggested.

“My brother’s ashes have been here for such a long time. What good would a new place be...”

“You fool, I told you that your brother’s soul has entered the cycle of reincarnation and no longer exists.”

“What do you know, when you’re not even the Grim Reaper?!” Hyun-Ah screamed furiously. Davey could tell she was quite tired, likely from worrying about things like this when she couldn't make good decisions due to stress.

“You’re only human too... What do you know? Have you ever died?!”

Kain opened his mouth to say something. But before he could, Davey pressed his head down without hesitation.

‘Watch it.’

Poof!

Then another Davey appeared in front of him.

"Is that...?"

“It’s my clone. Alright, left hand.”

At his words, the clone raised its left hand. “Very obedient, just as I expected.”

“Hmm...”

“Now talk.”

“You talk, you bastard.”

Davey kicked the shins of the clone that made sarcastic remarks before dispelling it. He caught the hair that it had returned to.

“I almost wasted my hair. Recycling is essential, you know?

He had made a promise to Hyun-Ah, and he had no intention of breaking it. Others asked why he was so stubborn about not revealing himself, but in the end, he still couldn’t reveal himself to her.

Instead, he ended up using his clone to facilitate his lie that he would let her meet the soul of Shin Hyun-Soo. After reforming the clone and making it sit silently in the magic circle, Davey called Hyun-Ah in.

"Really... Is he really coming?” Hyun-Ah asked.

"Y-Yes...” Kain answered awkwardly while sweating coldly on Davey’s casual behalf. “He will soon summon his spirit.”

Davey was watching the situation from afar but then looked away when Perserque tugged on the collar of his shirt.

“I don’t think this was the best way to handle it, but I will believe in you and support you.”

"Thanks."

He then quietly closed his eyes and cast magic.

[Image]

It was a simple image magic, and Davey knew the only way Hyun-Ah would be able to notice was if she was somehow Awakened. He knew just a few moments would be enough for his purposes. Perserque slightly stuck out her tongue at the sight of the clone changing into Davey’s past life, something that hadn’t happened in a long time.

“Cute.”

"Huh?”

“Davey, I like how you are right now, but I also like your delicate look from back in the day.”

Her faint smile made Davey sigh. Unlike Davey, Shin Hyun-Soo looked like a typical Asian young man who could hardly be called handsome with his small physique and tired expression. Instead of attractive, people would say he looked sick and unwell.

Afterward, Davey prepared an effect that would appear when summoning a soul and then activated the magic circle. The clone imitated him and spewed out mana as if activating a magic circle, creating a blue energy flow in the air.

“I’ll be back.”

Then Davey activated the effect and appeared in front of Hyun-Ah as if manifested from countless particles combining. She made a surprised face, gaping for a bit before managing to speak.

"Hyun-Soo?”

She then shed tears, making Davey emotional as well. But he knew better than to carelessly reveal his emotions.

“What is this three-legged octopus doing calling me! You interrupted my rest!”

She laughed at his words. Then, without hesitation, she ran toward him and hugged him.

"Wow, that annoying way you talk... Are you really my brother? Hyun-Soo... Are you truly Hyun-Soo...?”

As her voice adopted an unusual tone, Davey held back the feeling of crying inside and reached his hand toward her head. When she didn’t avoid his touch, he slowly stroked her hair with a trembling hand.

“I wanted you to live your life, but you ended up living foolishly like this... Tsk...” Davey said.

Then, without hesitation, he tapped her forehead.

“Get back, you octopus. Why are you crying like this?”

This was the type of person Shin Hyun-Soo was.

***

Whoosh!!

The space opened up. Verdandi was on her way to Davey to report her sister's situation, her thoughts solely concerning the activation of the Absolute Gem.

She hurriedly arrived at the place where she could feel Davey's waves, frowning when she saw that Davey’s figure had strangely changed forms.

“What on earth is that idiot doing? I don't have time for this.” Verdandi muttered.

She didn't know what he was up to right now, but that wasn't what was important. Verdandi, feeling that she had to stop this foolish waste of time, rushed in and spoke up.