The Max Level Hero Has Returned!

Chapter 656

Chapter 656

Oxygen returned to Tionis once again. She was still in the recovery phase and needed treatments from Davey on a regular basis, even though her spirit had sufficiently recovered to allow her to return to reality.

"Um... Are you okay?" Oxygen asked.

"May I ask what you mean?"

"No... It's just that you seemed to be in a bad mood."

"I'm fine."

Though he spoke calmly, Davey was well aware of his own condition. Ever since he returned from Earth, he had found himself feeling regretful more than once. He wondered what would have happened had he simply told the truth then. But such action was not merely a matter of intervening at a manageable level; it would have been a move that could potentially overturn Hyun-Ah’s fate.

Of course, Davey had meddled with many destinies up to this point. But this time, he could not readily act. Because, for those whose fates Davey had altered, it was within the boundaries of safety. On the other hand, the line of fate involving Shin Hyun-Ah seemed anything but simple.

The moment he revealed his existence there, not a single fate remaining for her could be seen. But what was it even about her that made his perception of her fate change so drastically? While the answer to that was unclear, one thing seemed certain. It was decidedly not good for him to examine her fate further. And so, Davey hadn't made a single trip to Earth since then.

For nearly two weeks, there was a suffocating silence. Milpieu, the half-vampire who periodically came to report the situation, asked if it was Davey’s time for death, and the vampire lord, Josiah Frances, ran away with a grimace after tasting Davey’s blood. And the bizarre atmosphere made it feel as if the entire population was unsettled.

Regarding that anecdote...

"As the captain of the guard, I am disappointed... No, never mind. It's inevitable that the atmosphere in the territory is so subdued. But remember, we represent the distinguishable power of our territory."

Even Monmider, who would normally have given a lengthy scolding, could not muster the enthusiasm in sight of his lord's dejected appearance.

"You are a lord. Don't forget that if you waver, the entire territory will be shaken," he reminded Davey.

"Uh... Do you feel pain somewhere? Should Myuu... help you out?" Yuria offered as she held Myuu in her arms, seemingly having sharply observed that something was amiss.

Was it his drooping demeanor over the past few days that stirred the concern of many?

Eventually, Perserque was unable to hold back. She went to hug Davey in the middle of the night and uttered his name softly, "Davey."

"Just don't say anything."

"Davey..." She stretched out her hand and stroked his cheek, asking, "How can the gods overlook such distress?"

"A choice... If Neltarid's revelation is correct, then his foresight is remarkable."

Should he endure for the safety of his sister? Or should he heal their pain by revealing his identity?

"Maybe it’s better to see enough of her to be satisfied, Davey," Perserque said softly. She then added, “Kain doesn’t want you to go to Earth anymore, but from what I see, you still have things left to do there."

Though he had already visited Earth several times, there was almost nothing he could do in that dimension. It was a complicated feeling.

"Go and see her to your heart's content. She might suffer, but as you said, over time, she will gradually heal."

Ignorance was bliss. Because of that, it could be possible. On the other hand, for a conscious being like Davey in this case, not being able to forget was almost a curse. It was heavenly in terms of talent, but to have the ability to never forget was indeed almost a curse.

"See plenty of her. Give your sister all the love you can," she said, but Davey did not respond.

* * *

It was about four days later when he returned to Earth, and the situation during his absence was relayed through Kain. It was how he knew that the incident involving Go Jin-Seok had not been revealed to the world. But the Go Sung Group was absolutely crushed by Han Yu-Na’s father and the Sacred Group, which was indirectly affected by the incident.

Han Yu-Na's father actually lacked the capacity to do so, but the Sacred Group—a corporation powerful enough to trample on a group like Go Sung—did just that. This was especially true given that the incident involved the attempted abduction of two women, which damaged Go Sung Group's reputation beyond repair. Because of this, Go Sung Group was forced to make too many concessions to Sacred Group and Han Yu-Na's father in order to keep this particular incident out of the public eye.

This left the Go Sung company without an ounce of its former glory left, and so Go Jin-Seok's soul did not even get a proper farewell before being declared dead.

The Hanok was spacious, and it did not have any sign of life. Was it said that Shin Hyun-Ah only came here once a year? So, it was natural for it to be deserted. But what Davey saw when he arrived was the back of a woman, who was sitting alone in a dark room as she sobbed her heartache out. It wasn’t just that, though. There was also something faintly visible looming near her.

[A ghost might attach itself to her. Didn’t I tell you before? On Earth, any transcendental power beyond the permitted range is strictly forbidden. While the slightly superior physical abilities I used or the existence of a spirit per se is still permitted, any further interference, such as a spirit with intact reason excessively meddling with another spirit, is not allowed.]

Ghosts, which were spirits without any remnants of their former selves, existed, and for some reason, after she met Davey, Shin Hyun-Ah’s eyes were opened, making her see their existence. It was said that her Ghost Eye had opened.

[My guess is that the opening of the Ghost Eye is because of you. If you aren't close to her, the Ghost Eye will gradually close again. But if the Ghost Eye remains open, she is at risk of being targeted by irrational ghosts.]

Seeing the ghost trying to pounce on her, Davey slowly moved.

[Remember, the reason you can do stuff there is... thanks to the additional protection from Lord Neltarid. So just do what a Grim Reaper would do under normal circumstances.]

At the moment, Davey was a spirit. And with the protection of Neltarid, he had become a Grim Reaper, a hypothetical guide of spirits. And this allowed him to touch a spirit.

Crunch!!!

"How can I be calm?! Tell Yama! What did our family do wrong?! Is it about money?! We don't need money! I'd rather go back to worrying about a single meal a day in a cramped room if it means I can be with my brother and sister again!!"

Davey responded by raising his hand, intending to wipe the tears that stained her cheeks.

Whoosh!!!

But being a spiritual being, his hand just passed by her.

‘Damn spiritual body.’

"..."

"Snap out of it. Right now, there are countless people dying because they don’t have the money you have. So be grateful for the life you currently have."

"But... But we were supposed to be happy now... What does it matter if my sister dies?"

Davey’s eyes fell shut upon hearing her words.

"Did the doctors say anything?"

She shook her head at the question. Even though she was a medical student, she still lacked the experience of treating someone.

"Even the professors said... treatment is impossible."

Hyun-Ah would never lie, and so what she said must be the truth.

Davey proceeded to enter the room by passing through the glass window. He then slowly approached Yeon-Hee.

It was cruel to be ill after all the hard work and just when it seemed like they could finally be happy.

Why? It seemed fate was ruthlessly ironic.

Davey hated himself for being unable to say anything in fear of the possibility that Hyun-Ah would end up in the same situation.

So all he did was silently reach over his hand to Yeon-Hee’s. And while he could not really feel the touch, there seemed to be a coldness to it.

Then, as he looked at his sister, he quietly whispered,

[Oh Freyja, goddess overseeing all. Your servant has come here to report to you. You know that you're sending trials for your lambs to grow more. I hope you don't mind.]

A faint light began to emanate from his body, and the holy power that showed no reaction before was slowly awakening. His eyes then fell shut as he continued.

[If it's not too much trouble, please share a bit of your miracle. If that's not possible...]

[Please grant me the power to forge my destiny.]

‘What's the use of learning medicine when there's no cure?’ Davey thought to himself.

[The answer lies within the Saint.]

A quiet voice was heard. As if struck by lightning, his eyes opened wide all of a sudden, and they darted to the sleeping form of Yeon-Hee. Then, to hear the voice again, he tried to extract the holy power once more. But the miracle he felt before did not return. Still, the single phrase had already affirmed his resolution.

"Start the discharge process."

His resolve was clear, and his decision was made.

"What?” Hyun-Ah said confusedly. “What did you say?"

"Start the discharge process. We need to save her."

Hyun-Ah’s eyes widened.

"Did you say Dr. Han was treating you? Just leave the last check-up record to that person. Surgery is needed."

Hearing this, Hyun-Ah couldn’t contain her surprise as she exclaimed, "Surgery?! Who's going to perform it?! How?!"

Dr. Han and others had given up on this disease. So who would perform the treatment? Would it be either of the two people present? Davey, who was a mere spirit? Or Hyun-Ah, who's still learning? Both were impossible. But when two impossibilities came together, they became one.

"The surgery will be done by you. You'll conduct the surgery, but I'll guide the process.”

As a disciple of medicine, he shall cut open and sew up the source of this cursed disease that killed him in the past, and he would ensure the success of this surgery, which only had less than a ten percent chance of success.

‘Neltarid, if you orchestrated this situation to gain my favor, then you must do well here.’