Novel The Max Level Hero has Returned! - Chapter 323

Chapter 322

Rumor had it that the Divine Beasts’ powers were pure and clean. Unlike the Four Fiends, the Four Divine Beasts were creatures that fed and lived off of the good energy in the world. Their cintamani stones could be said to be the culmination of this energy and were the source of both the Divine Beasts’ lives and powers.

Although no one could see it, the Vermillion Bird, Fire Chicken, had a cintamani stone hidden within its body. This was unlike the Azure Dragon, Rumble, who had its cintamani stone in its mouth and was on display for everyone to see.

Of course, the two other Divine Beasts that weren’t born to this world yet—the Black Tortoise and the White Tiger—as well as the Core Divine Beast, the Yellow Dragon Qilin, also had cintamani stones within their bodies.

However, it had to be known that Davey could not summon the Yellow Dragon Qilin in this land.

The cintamani stone was a very important item for the Divine Beasts, so Fire Chicken and Rumble were very reluctant to hand their cintamani stones over to their father. They were like children who had been saving this precious stone for themselves, so their reluctance was understandable.

The two Divine Beasts flinched, stepping back upon hearing Davey’s request. Even Fire Chicken, who was usually obedient and big on acting cute, started to hesitate.

“You’re not using them now anyway. What are you going to do with that power? Do you plan to save them until they start giving you an interest? Just give them to me. I will make sure to grow them before returning them to you.”

Knowing that he would be in a bit of a pinch without the cintamani stones, Davey showed Reina to the two Divine Beasts and asked, “Do you see this woman right here?”

When Fire Chicken and Rumble looked over at Reina, Davey continued, “She’s a brave warrior who has saved the world. However, because of the rules of this world, she is left in this situation where she is neither living or dead.”

The two Divine Beasts flinched. Even if they had violent and explosive tempers, they were not a part of the Four Divine Beasts for nothing. They could understand what Davey was trying to tell them.

Davey gently coaxed the two Divine Beasts like he was a parent telling his children old tales. He explained, “She’s sacrificed everything for the sake of the world, but she has ended up in this situation where she has been completely forgotten. Knowing her identity would not do you any good, but you’d at least know that I’m not lying to you.”

Rumble had tears falling from its eyes while Fire Chicken gently touched Reina with its beak. Although they still harbored doubt against Davey, they looked at each other before retreating quietly.

Vwooooong…

The Azure Dragon was the first to take out its cintamani stone.

The Azure Dragon and the Vermillion Bird were the most violent and temperamental Divine Beasts among the four. However, they were also the ones who sympathized and paid the highest tributes to noble beings who sacrificed themselves.

Their heartstrings were tugged by the story of the woman in front of them, who had sacrificed everything only to be forgotten by the world.

Rumble released the small cintamani stone in its mouth and Fire Chicken materialized a golden cintamani stone on its chest before presenting them to Davey.

Davey silently and gently stroked the Vermillion Bird’s beak and the Azure Dragon’s scales. “Thank you.”

—Grrrrrrrr…

Davey turned his back on the two Divine Beasts, who cried slightly, and sent the two cintamani stones along with Reina’s body up into the air. He then said, “Rumble, get ready to fire your Breath.”

When it was being addressed, Rumble looked surprised. Then, it immediately gathered its Breath of countless lightning bolts in its mouth.

“Wait for my signal.”

Rumble’s expression turned slightly complicated as it watched Davey raise his hand. However, it still nodded quietly.

Then, Davey created a magic circle beneath Reina’s floating body. As the magic circle started to operate, the magic within it and the power contained within the two cintamani stones harmonized and entered Reina’s body.

Reina’s pale face gradually became rosy as her body absorbed the brilliant five-colored light that had appeared. It looked like the scene of a wandering soul finally returning to its body.

She was a human being who had shed her human body. Perhaps this act of revival, where she could no longer be considered a human, was more of an oppression rather than a salvation. However, there were still plenty of things that she had yet to see in this life. She could not die like this, being forgotten by everyone.

[According to the wishes of the Goddess of Origin.]

[I have already paid the final installment, so you should check it out.]

[9th Level Holy Magic]

[Salvation]

Finally, the bright light of Davey’s 9th Level Holy Magic appeared and wrapped around Reina’s body. Davey raised his hand, waiting for the perfect time for Rumble to shoot its Breath.

—If you also fail this time, then…

“It’s better to destroy her body than to let her disappear,” Davey muttered, knowing that this was most definitely taboo.

If this attempt of his failed, then not only the body but also Reina’s soul, which held onto the faint hope of living, was most likely going to be ruined. In that case, with a wrong twitch or signal, Davey would immediately pull the soul out and destroy the body.

Reina’s body continued to be wrapped by light as the wings which had been created according to the Goddess’ will fluttered. With her eyes still closed, she stretched her wings out like a holy angel descending on earth.

During this long process, Davey stood waiting there with hundreds of magic circles. He was ready to fix any problems that would appear. Only when the process was completed did he lower his hand and shake his head at Rumble.

“That’s enough.”

The light slowly dispersed.

—Grrrrr….

Rumble stopped the Breath that had gathered in its mouth. Then, at that moment…

Thud!!!

A bright light shot down from the sky to strike Reina.

Perserque’s eyes grew wide at the unexpected result. As for Davey, he did not care. He did not make the wings on Reina’s back but Goddess Freyja herself.

Perhaps Goddess Freyja wanted a true celestial to spread her will, so she wanted Davey to save Reina. Although, Reina was now just an artificial being made by man.

Reina’s figure was slowly reaching completion after receiving two of God’s blessings. Soon, the cloth that covered her disappeared to reveal a white fluttery uniform on her body. The remaining light only vanished when God’s symbol had been created on her forehead, and this symbol was entirely different from the Saint’s stigmata.

Slowly, ever so slowly, Reina began to open her eyes. It was so slow that even Rumble and Fire Chicken were gulping nervously. She completely opened her silver eyes only after a long and torturous process. Her gaze reflected the mysterious aura she now had.

Shwaaaaaa!!!

Reina landed on the ground with her bare feet, her wings fluttering with every move that she made. Not long after, the wings turned into particles of light that scattered away and disappeared. The fact that the wings could materialize and vanish at will did not bring much surprise to Davey at all.

Reina looked at everyone around her blankly. Then, she looked down at her hands and slowly approached Davey. After gazing at him quietly for some time, she asked, “That… How am I still alive?”

“Didn’t I tell you before? You will live as long as you can endure and still have the desire to live.”

She had endured well.

Reina bowed, her shoulders shaking as she recalled the conversation that she had previously had with Davey before. In the end, she collapsed on the ground and sobbed with her hand covering her mouth. “I thought that was my end… I, I thought I’d never be able to experience that good life again.”

“Nobody here remembers you. All I did was let your soul settle down in a new body.”

Davey had no way of having everyone who had known Reina to regain their memories of her. If he could, and had attempted to restore those memories, then Reina would be put in danger.

“It’s alright… It’s fine… It’s fine as long as you remember… You remember me.”

“Is that so?”

“

Sob… Sob, sob…

T-Thank you. I will never forget the light that you’ve bestowed upon me.”

As Davey patted her shoulders comfortingly, Reina stood up and buried her head in his arms. She was still crying. Even though she had been reborn as an artificial celestial through the power of God, it did not mean that she did not have any emotions.

‘Wait. From what I remember, the celestials have no emotions and feelings. Well, either way, it’s fine.’

“How is it? How does it feel to breathe fresh air again?”

“I really like it… How much time has passed since I closed my eyes?”

“I think it’s a little over a month ago?”

“…”

The rough estimation was enough to put a smile on Reina’s lips. Bowing her head, she said calmly, “It must have been a very tumultuous time. To you, who have shown me the small light at the end of a tunnel and gave me salvation, I will make sure to keep my promise to you.”

[My hands will carry out your will, my feet will follow your words. I will follow you until the embers of my life burn away and disappear.]

Reina made an oath with utter reverence. It created a power that transformed into an invisible string, which connected her to Davey.

Davey did not mind this much.

Not long after, Reina raised her head to reveal a bright smile. This was how Illyna, the one being hailed as one of the continent’s six greatest beauties, would look like once she grew up. Of course, Reina’s outgoing personality had already changed over time, making it impossible for others to tell that they were the same person.

Of course, Reina still looked very beautiful. And with her new body, there was an added charm and mystery that could shake the hearts of many.

However, Davey completely ignored her charms. Only amateurs would be interested in their own creation.

“You might have already noticed it, but you are not a human being anymore.”

“Yes… I can feel it. It feels strangely different.”

“Goddess Freyja has inserted her powers in your body and might try to use you in the future.”

“If that is God’s will…and your will, then so be it.”

“I don’t have the same intentions as her.”

The smile on Reina’s face disappeared. “Then, there’s no need for it.”

“However, you should not throw it away. That power will protect you.”

After Reina replied with a nod, Davey asked, “Does it feel uncomfortable anywhere?”

“None. There’s absolutely none. In fact, I feel surprisingly light.”

Davey nodded and said, “You have to stay here for a while. You need to adjust to your body completely. Also, you have to stay away from me at this time to avoid the eyes of the providence of this world.”

Reina tilted her head curiously. “What does that mean?”

“It’s nothing. Just stay here for a while. Those two brats over there will help you out,” Davey said as he pointed at the two Divine Beasts, Fire Chicken and Rumble.

Although she had a strange expression, Reina still said, “If that’s your order, then I will follow.”

“Aside from that, we still have to check one final thing.”

A bright smile bloomed on Reina’s face. However, that smile soon morphed into an expression of terror when Davey surprisingly said, “Let’s go and face your past self.”

According to the doppelganger theory, if two beings were the same person, then one of them would most definitely disappear upon meeting each other. This was something that Davey could not overlook. If there was no problem, then that would mean that Reina’s revival was perfect.

If Davey were being honest, he wanted to avoid this final verification as much as possible. However, it was a necessary one. He had to know if this world’s current Illyna and the parallel world’s future Illyna could exist at the same time.

“We’re going to meet…myself?” Reina asked nervously.

Davey nodded and asked, “You don’t want to?”

“No… That’s not it. To be honest, I feel a bit flustered and embarrassed… But, will that be alright? Aren’t I intruding in your life?”

“What do you mean by intruding? I saved you. That’s it. From now on, you take care of your own business. Whether you leave the Heins Territory for the Pallan Empire or whether you take root in this place and not with me, everything will be up to you.”

Since Davey had already saved Reina, who was now completely cured, then whatever happened next would be her own responsibility. It was none of Davey’s business anymore.

Needless to say, meeting Illyna would be the final verification that would determine whether Reina was completely cured or not.

“Is your name Reina?”

“Yes. I have grown quite attached to the name now. Besides, it’s also the first name that you have called me.”

Davey wondered if it was just him, or if the personality of the woman in front of him had already gone slightly twisted. A doctor’s job was to save patients, but taking responsibility for their lives was not included in the job description.

However, a strange stubbornness started to appear on Reina’s face at Davey’s insistence.