Novel The Max Level Hero has Returned!

Chapter 92

Chapter 92

“Big Brother! It’s ready!”

Davey saw Winley wave from inside a carriage, which wasn’t luxurious, but large enough for them to travel comfortably. Normally, it would be right for only Yulis and Davey to return to the Red Tower branch in the Heins Territory, since they had business to take care of. But with Baris’ request, they had decided that it would be best for Winley to be under Davey’s protection for the time being.

Of course, Winley’s absence should have stressed Baris out, since he would have to take care of the territory all by himself. However, he had strongly encouraged her to go with Davey for some reason.

“We won’t be moving fast, but we should arrive in about three days,” Winley said.

“Hm...”

“The scenery is really beautiful on the way there! So, I’ll...” Winley trailed off. She widened her eyes when she spotted someone standing behind her. She exclaimed, “Portna?!”

“Your Highness... Thank...you, really,” Portna said gratefully.

“Sure.”

“Not just me, but everyone who was exposed to the disease will be forever grateful.” Portna came across as rather severe, but she tried her best to express her gratitude as much as possible. “I will use my life that His Highness has saved to protect Princess Winley.”

Davey patted Portna on the shoulder as she bowed and expressed her gratitude. He said with a nod, “All that matters is that you lived. Value your life dearly if you want to thank me.”

“I will take that to heart.”

“Your Highness, it is time to go.”

The moment Yulis was about to speak after examining the carriage...

Bzz... Buzz...

The communication crystal in Davey’s pocket buzzed from an incoming call.

“Amy?” Davey raised the crystal to see Amy, who was formerly his personal lady-in-waiting and was now learning to manage the territory in his place.

-Y—Your Highness!!... T—The territory!

Davey stared at Amy blankly as he listened to what she had to say. He muttered, “What?”

38. A Petty Encounter.

Witnessing Amy’s big fuss, Davey was lost in thought.

“Big Brother?”

No one else could hear Amy, because the crystal functioned like Davey was on headphones. Still, it made his thoughts needlessly complicated.

“Why do you think Baris sent me too?” Winley asked.

“I’m not sure. Prince Baris is wise and honest, just like Sir Davey. I cannot discern everything with my narrow opinion, but... Don’t you think it’s just for you to relax for a while?” Yulis gave a soft smile.

Winley slowly nodded.

However, that was not the case.

[I’m sorry, Big Brother, but can I leave Winley to you for the time being? I think you will be able to protect her better than someone like me.]

[I didn’t tell her, and the story hasn’t spread in the territory yet, either. However...the whereabouts of some children at the orphanage are unclear. This definitely happened after this incident.]

Apart from understanding the situation, Baris had the worry of an older brother to keep his younger sister safe. This was not related to Count Lington, either.

-I think that incident is related to it somehow.

While Davey was just thinking, Perserque floated up to his face with a cute smile. She dusted off her light, twirling in front of him with elegant clothes.

-Something similar happened at the dwarf village of the Yellowstone Tribe.

-There is a clear difference when you compare your way of life to someone who only has one shot at life and is afraid of the unknown afterlife.

Perserque clearly pointed out what was off about Davey. He felt slightly attacked, thinking,

‘Have you ever heard that you shouldn’t criticize people?’

-Sometimes blunt words are the only way to wake someone up.

Perserque roamed around, laughing as if she was mocking Davey. He wanted to grab her from the air, but he just swallowed his anger. He didn’t want to attract any attention.

Neigh!!

That was when their horse suddenly stopped in its tracks just when the rest of them were admiring the view from the quiet carriage.

“Hm?”

“What’s going on?”

Winley slowly opened the window, since she was surprised by the sudden jolt. She saw the baffled coachman not knowing what to do.

“W—Who are you? How dare you block the path? Do you know who is on this carriage?!” The coachman shouted nervously at the people who were standing in the way. They didn’t seem like bandits, who usually appeared deep in the forest.

The men had a high-quality horse with a glistening coat, and they were wearing strong and distinguished pieces of armor. Davey could tell that they were a formal knight order. They didn’t seem like any knight order from a small territory, but looked to be knights of great power.

Thud...

One of the knights got off his horse and slowly approached the carriage. Then, he quietly bowed his head.

The man looked to be in his thirties or forties. He had a short, neat beard, and quietly introduced himself as he took off his helmet. “Please forgive our insolence. My name is Duris, the Captain of the Red Dragon Knights.”

“The Red Dragon Knights... No way!” The first to recognize them, Yulis widened his eyes in shock.

“Why is Princess Illyna’s escort here?” Winley asked. Both Yulis and herself had such reactions because they didn’t know who was waiting for Davey here at the Heins Territory.

“We have come out to escort you so that nothing goes wrong on your way back. Please forgive our insolence if you were offended,” Duris explained. He was nothing but respectful.

Davey was actually a little surprised by Duris’ uncomfortably respectful manners.

‘I find people like that very uncomfortable. Royal Attendant Bernile looks cold, but he’s actually a cheesy grandpa too.’

Davey was already sick of their attitude of setting such clear hierarchical boundaries.

“To be honest, we don’t really need any escort... But the Red Dragon Knights are too strong for us to ignore your consideration.” Yulis asked for Davey’s opinion as he chuckled.

Davey was planning to use this time to relax so that he would arrive as late as possible, but it seemed like this woman had read his mind. He groaned inwardly.

‘This is why I don’t like quick-witted kids.’

-The contractor of Caldeiras is the same age as you.

‘Still a kid.’

Princess Illyna was the most desired bride in the entire continent and was absolutely beautiful, but Davey’s judgment about her was unfortunate.

-What a bummer. I really did enjoy relaxing and taking in the view.

Perserque’s voice seemed too bright to think that she was really bummed.

* * *

To be honest, Davey had run away from the Duchy of Felicity and had left all the bothersome details to Princess Illyna. If it had been the other way around, he probably would’ve gone to find her right away and shake her in the air. It seemed that she had tolerated it for quite a while, since they were only meeting now.

“Princess Illyna of the Pallan Empire is requesting to see you.”

Simply put, Princess Illyna could only be described as a big shot.