The Max Level Hero Has Returned!
chapter-123

“Oh! Big Brother!”

After hearing from Yulis and Winley, who said that they had gone to prepare their lodgings, Davey arrived at a huge, luxurious place that looked like the lodgings of high-ranking nobles or royalty. The hallways were bright and the temperature was perfect, because the Lyndis Empire had used various magic equipment to increase the quality of life.

“Big… Brother?”

Holding Red Ribbon’s hand with one hand and securing the boy on his shoulder with the other, Davey spoke to the lodging’s manager who was staring at him in surprise. “I need a resting room for one person. You have rooms available, right?”

“Pardon? Oh… Yes, Your Highness.”

“Take him and bathe him. Get him some food, too. You won’t be able to communicate with him, but he should understand if you use body language.”

“Big Brother? Who is that boy…?” Winley looked confused as she stared at the boy who was around her age.

“I’ll explain later.”

‘I’m a little confused as well.’

Yulis and Illyna, who followed Winley outside, also looked confused, but said nothing more.

“Sorry. Do you mind if I rest for a bit? I’m just a little tired.” Davey put Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon in Winley’s arms.

Winley blushed as she stared at the girls; she was automatically infatuated with their adorable faces. She asked, “Hi! Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon! Did you miss your sister?”

“Babble!”

“Euu…”

While Winley had met the two girls before, it was different for Illyna and Yulis, who followed Davey out. It was obvious how a sensitive girl around Davey’s age, like Illyna, would react to the twins, who were cute enough to catch the eye of everyone that saw them.

“D–Davey! Who are these cute children?!”

“My daughters. This is Red Ribbon, and over here is Blue Ribbon. Say ‘hi’, girls.”

“Babble~”

“Giggle!”

“What?!”

“Huh?!”

Davey realized that it was both Yulis and Illyna’s first time seeing Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon. Since the girls spent most of their time sleeping due to their rapid growth, it would’ve been difficult to see them.

As Illyna blankly stared at him, demanding an explanation, Davey just nodded. He wondered if it was the best decision to show her the girls, especially when everything was so complicated right now.

* * *

Davey didn’t know if the boy was too shocked or if there was something else, but the boy could not wake up even after [Highness Heal]. Thanks to that, Davey was forced to hold back the questions that he so wanted to ask.

“Big Brother! How do I look?”

As Winley twirled in her green dress with twinkling eyes, Davey automatically gave her a thumbs-up. He praised, “My little sister! Amazing!”

“Hehe!”

“Sigh… He’s a fool for his sister…”

Even though Illyna sighed like she was sick of Davey, she puffed up her chest and looked satisfied with her work. She said, “What do you think? This is how capable the ladies-in-waiting of continental royalty are.”

“It’s amazing. I should pay more attention to Winley from now on.”

“Giggle!”

“Babble!”

Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon, who looked delighted because of Winley, went to her and rubbed their cheeks against her skirt. Both of them smiled brightly.

“Ahh! So cute!”

“Oh my… They are completely different from you, Sir Davey.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“No, well… Haha!” Yulis turned away with an awkward smile.

‘Okay, I guess you know that I have a hot temper and that I’m crazy.’

Of course, Davey didn’t disclose that Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon were the twin swords, the second work of Thousand-day Blacksmith Surtr, but Illyna and Yulis didn’t seem too bothered by the fact that they were his two daughters. No, it was more like they had given up on finding out, since they knew that no one around Davey was ordinary.

-It’s probably because every single thing you do is pretty unpredictable.

Like Winley, Illyna and Yulis were also dressed in classic and elegant clothing. Since he couldn’t hide his position as a mage, Yulis was wearing a simple uniform of the Wizard Tower, and fitting as a princess, Illyna looked beautiful with her hair in a ponytail.

-I wish I could’ve dressed up like that…

Davey smiled bitterly when he heard Perserque mumbling somewhat sadly; what she wanted was not being beautifully dressed like Winley and Illyna, but to be dressed up as elegantly by someone. It was probably very disappointing for her, because it was impossible for that to happen since she didn’t have a real body.

“Anyway, you look so handsome, Big Brother!” Winley, who was admiring her clothes, approached Davey with a gasp.

Since it was an empire’s banquet, Davey couldn’t just attend it wearing everyday clothes. He quite liked the clothes for the banquet that Illyna had gotten him, even if she had used his seal without controlling her spending.

“Well… I was choosing according to my taste so don’t complain.”

“It’s nice.”

As Davey grinned while adjusting the wrist of the black suit, Illyna groaned and turned away. She muttered, “Ugh… Being able to pacify me with just his face…”

“Stop commenting about other people’s appearance.” Davey knew that he wasn’t that good looking.

“Why are you being like that to Big Brother?! There’s no one like him who can make other feel comfortable around!”

Of course, Davey’s cute and nice younger sister couldn’t let this go.

“Hey! Are you betraying me?!”

‘Since when did Illyna start speaking informally to Winley?’

Leaving a shouting Illyna behind, Davey left the room and headed to the boy, who was still sleeping. Then, he put down a small note on the boy’s bedside table and quickly wrote something down.

-Don’t run and stay here.

Davey didn’t write in the official language of the continent, but in Korean. Davey’s memories of his past life were kind of a blur, but he wasn’t able to forget what was left no matter what he did. And so, he still remembered the language even though a long time had passed.

‘This should keep him here.’

Davey didn’t think of the boy as a rare and valuable asset, but there was one thing he wanted to check with him: a nostalgic memory.

* * *

“Welcome, Princess Illyna de Pallan. And Class-5 Elder Yulis. And Prince Davey O’Rowane and Princess Winley O’Rowane.” The young servant who checked their invitations and identification plates respectfully bowed even though they had never met before. “Thank you for attending the banquet.”

“Thank you for your hard work. Has the banquet already begun?”

“Yes. However, His Majesty has not entered yet.”

“Oh, what a relief.”

‘What a vixen.’ Davey thought as he watched Illyna laugh while covering her mouth with her handheld fan. As if she was going to stick to her social appearance in public, she didn’t erase the pretty smile from her face and maintained her elegance.

Illyna and Yulis often attended similarly formal events as partners, so it was rumored that they were in an arranged engagement, and they had probably come together because of that reason as well. Davey concluded that it seemed like neither of them really had a problem with it.

“Big…Brother…”

As Davey held Winley’s hand, he could feel her clear green eyes stare at him and her trembling from nervousness.

“I… I’m sorry. I’m really nervous…”

Although Winley was royalty, it wasn’t a common occurrence to attend a banquet as large as this. It was natural for her to be nervous, since she wasn’t actively engaged in the social situation at the Rowane Kingdom either.

“Act confidently. Right now, you are as beautiful as anyone here.”

“But…”

“If there’s anyone who condescends you, your big brother will help you. I’ll even start a war if I have to.”

‘Do I look like I’m lying? I keep my word.’

“Thank you…”

Winley could not stop looking around, as if totally infatuated with the Pentagon Hall’s beauty. Normally, she would’ve seemed like a hillbilly, but it actually made her look adorable; perhaps it was thanks to her cute appearance.

As they entered the banquet following the royalty and nobility from various kingdoms, all of whom were dressed beautifully, they began to see the hall’s huge and magnificent interior. There was a grand piano on a large podium on one side of the hall. Besides that, the people who seemed to be part of the orchestra were playing a simple and quiet song in formal clothing. As the size of the banquet was unlike any other kingdom’s, a gigantic chandelier was shining bright and illuminating the entire hall.

“Wow…” Like she couldn’t hide her amazement, Winley covered her mouth and stared at it with wide eyes. “I… It’s so beautiful.”

“You like things like that?”

“Pardon? You don’t?”

“No, it’s okay. I’ll make it for you if you like such things.”

‘500 dwarves worked on this for three years?’

He knew that the dwarves of not only the Yellowstone Tribe, but the Blackstone Tribe and others were sending their gratitude to him. He could make it, but he just didn’t feel the need to.

Winley, who had come back to her senses after staring at the crowd socializing with wine glasses in their hand, cleared her throat and stared at Davey.

“Well, then. Shall we, my lady?”

“Oh, thank you, Big Brother.” Winley smiled, showing her dignity as royalty.

* * *

Some time had passed since the banquet started. A lot of people had attended the banquet, but the people who drew the most attention were, of course, Yulis and Illyna. The two, who had attended as partners, made a good couple and were definitely good-looking enough to make anyone smile. One of them was a genius mage elder and also one of the most eligible bachelors of the continent, and the other was one of the five beauties of the continent and a genius of swordsmanship. She was also known as the ‘Master of the Divine Sword’ and the apple of the Pallan Empire’s eye. It would be strange if they didn’t attract attention.

Of course, Yulis and Illyna looked extremely busy from the vast number of people who were trying to make their acquaintance. And…

“Hello, Princess Winley. My name is Temid, the Fourth Prince of the Hartan Kingdom.”

“You are truly beautiful. I’m the eldest of Duke Pellad, my name is…”

Winley received an unexpected amount of attention. She was all dressed up, and being one of the prettier ones, the dressing up was like giving her golden wings to fly.

On the other hand, it was a little different for Davey. There were only a few people who actually recognized him. As such, it was pretty quiet for him except for the few who approached him because of his looks.