From this alone, it was obvious that the status of that couple far exceeded his imagination.
However, although he was curious, Andrade knew that there were many things which, without sufficient strength, would only bring disaster if one knew them.
Therefore, Andrade never investigated the identities of his guests.
It was precisely because he knew his place that he had once earned the appreciation of that benefactor.
"Lord Cowell, that lord said they are waiting for you in their room and asked you to go up."
"Good, thank you, Manager Andrade."
Upon hearing Andrade's words, Cowell was immediately overjoyed. After clasping his fists in thanks, he returned to the table.
"Fanny, Carlene, come with me."
Hearing Cowell's words, the mother and daughter quickly stood and followed behind him.
"Father, who exactly is this lord? Even you're being so cautious when paying him a visit."
The younger girl asked curiously.
She was Cowell's daughter after arriving in the Netherworld, named Carlene.
Although Cowell was merely a Highgod who had become one by refining a divine spark, in a small city like Bluewing City, he was still a renowned expert.
Setting aside organizations that spanned the entire Netherworld, such as the Fiend Castle, the Violet Castle, and the Sovereign Army, Cowell himself was one of the captains of Bluewing City's city guards.
Among the city's guard captains, he ranked within the top five.
In Carlene's heart, her father Cowell was unquestionably a "great figure."
Yet today, Carlene discovered that her father could display the same expression as those people who came to seek audiences with him. It made the image she had built of him crack somewhat.
At the same time, she became curious as to what sort of person could make her father reveal such an expression.
After all, even the Bluewing City Lord treated her father with great courtesy.
"The person I'm paying a visit to?"
Hearing his daughter's question, Cowell's footsteps paused.
Yes...
With what identity should he meet his "big brother" now?
When his memories had first returned, because he had lived as "Cowell" for far too long, and because the dissatisfaction toward Big Brother Locke within his memories still remained, he had directly abandoned the identity of "Cole."
He had personally severed that bond.
However, Cowell had never expected that even so, Big Brother Locke had not completely abandoned him and had still given him two choices.
In the end, he chose to refine a divine spark, become a Deity, and remain in the Netherworld.
Over five trillion years ago, when the marriage proclamation between Sovereign Locke and the Death Chief Sovereign illuminated the entire Netherworld sky for three hundred years, Cowell had only thought it was a coincidence that this Sovereign happened to share the same name as his big brother Locke.
Later, descendants from the Frostsnow Plane and the Emperor of the Frostsnow Empire came to the Netherworld and found him. Only then did he learn that his big brother had actually returned to the Frostsnow Plane and allowed their family line to continue.
He had even nurtured a powerful descendant like Mila.
Later still, the next time Cowell heard the names Celes and Mila, it was because they had already become major figures within the Sovereign Army.
It was precisely because everyone knew that Cowell had close ties with those two important members of the Sovereign Army that even the City Lord, Vice City Lord, Commander, and Vice Commander of the city guards all gave Cowell considerable face within Bluewing City.
In handling many matters, they would even lean in Cowell's favor.
After all, when Celes and Mila had come looking for Cowell, he had been drinking with his colleagues.
Using a bloodline sensing technique, Mila had located Cowell and confirmed that she was indeed his direct blood descendant.
There was no helping it.
If they truly offended Cowell and attracted those two people here, little Bluewing City would not be able to endure their wrath.
Celes was a captain within the Sovereign Army.
One had to understand that a Sovereign Army captain and a city guard captain were completely incomparable.
Ordinary Sovereign Army captains were at minimum experts possessing the strength of Six Star Fiends.
As for Mila, she was a Vice Commander of the Sovereign Army, a position that required the strength of a Seven Star Fiend.
Even ignoring the organization backing them, those two individuals alone were already people Bluewing City's upper echelon couldn't afford to offend.
In truth, Bluewing City's leaders had greatly underestimated the strength of Celes and Mila.
Their judgments were based on the standards of ordinary Sovereign Armies.
For Celes alone, when he didn't have soldiers by his side, he indeed possessed the strength of a Six Star Fiend.
However, once the number of soldiers under his command reached one thousand, even Seven Star Fiends would perish beneath his hands.
As for Mila, there was even less need to mention her.
With the aid of the Soul-Extinguishing Pearl, Mila had already become a Prefect-level expert who had fused five Profound Mysteries. Furthermore, the Death Chief Sovereign had bestowed a Sovereign artifact upon her and accepted her as a Sovereign Emissary.
Within the Netherworld, with her Sovereign artifact, Mila's strength ranked at least among the top twenty.
Of course, whether Six Star Fiends, Seven Star Fiends, or Prefect-level experts, to Bluewing City's upper echelon, they were all the same.
None of them were existences they could contend against.
It was because Celes and Mila had become important figures within the Sovereign Army, and because Cowell knew they had gone searching for Big Brother Locke, that he finally dared to connect Big Brother Locke with "Sovereign Locke."
Back then, when that speculation first appeared in his mind, even Cowell himself had been thoroughly frightened.
No outsider could know how much regret he had felt at that time.
That night, he slapped his own face until it swelled.
He had actually severed his relationship with a Sovereign brother by his own hand.
If others learned of such a thing, he would probably be laughed to death.
However, Cowell didn't dare return to Mount Netherworld to acknowledge his brother again.
The dangers between Bluewing City and Mount Netherworld were one reason.
Another reason was that Cowell wasn't sure whether, after arriving at Mount Netherworld, Big Brother Locke would still acknowledge him.
After all, the current Big Brother Locke was a lofty Sovereign who regarded countless Deities as ants.
Yet today, after hearing that a Demigod named "Sea Emperor Loran" had defeated several Gods in the Battle Arena, Cowell's heart stirred.
Ever since learning that Big Brother Locke was a Sovereign, Cowell had paid close attention to everything concerning him.
Over ten years ago, congratulatory words had once again appeared in the sky. Cowell had then learned that his big brother's child had been born and was named Loran.
With a glimmer of hope, Cowell investigated Loran's residence. After asking the innkeeper about Loran's appearance, he immediately knew that Big Brother Locke had arrived with his family during their travels.
This time, Cowell had brought his family to visit Locke in hopes of reestablishing their connection.
His own life was basically set.
But he felt that his daughter Carlene could climb higher and witness scenery he himself would never be able to see.
"The person we're visiting this time is my big brother."
"Once we go in, Fanny, Carlene, you must be careful. Don't speak carelessly."
Cowell solemnly instructed his wife and daughter.
If it were only Big Brother Locke, Cowell knew his brother didn't care much about etiquette.
However, Cowell knew very well that Big Brother Locke's wife was also a Sovereign.
He even felt that his sister-in-law was stronger than Big Brother Locke.
Otherwise, the person who had restored his memories back then would have been Locke rather than his "sister-in-law."
If he offended his sister-in-law, Big Brother probably wouldn't be able to protect them.
"I understand, Cowell."
"I understand, Father."
Seeing Cowell so serious, Fanny and Carlene both realized the gravity of the matter.
It seemed this big brother—this uncle—had an extraordinary background.
Filled with anxiety, Cowell brought his wife and daughter to the room where Locke's family was staying.
After taking a deep breath, Cowell gently knocked on the door.
...
Knock knock knock...
Locke's divine sense had long since discovered Cowell.
He had even heard every word Cowell had spoken to his wife and daughter.
After hearing the knock, Locke directly spoke.
"Alright, Cowell. Come in."
"Surely you're not still trying to stand on ceremony with me?"
Hearing Big Brother Locke's words, Cowell instantly relaxed.
It seemed that although he had unilaterally severed their relationship back then, Big Brother had not completely abandoned him.
Creak...
After pushing open the door and entering with his wife and daughter, Cowell immediately saw the four people inside.
When he saw Lilia's appearance, his heart skipped several beats.
Just as he had expected, his sister-in-law was indeed the Death Chief Sovereign who had restored his memories all those years ago.
Immediately, Cowell trembled and quickly bowed.
"Cowell pays his respects to Your Excellency."
Seeing this, Fanny and Carlene didn't dare neglect their manners and hurriedly bowed as well.
Although they didn't know who this lady was, since their husband and father treated her with such respect, following his example couldn't possibly be wrong.
"Fanny and Carlene pay their respects to Your Excellency."
"Very well, rise."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Seeing Cowell so stiff and nervous, Lilia shook her head.
"Locke, with me here, they clearly can't relax."
"I'll go out for a walk first. I'll come back after you've finished talking."
With that, Lilia stood up and walked out of the inn room.
"Please take care, Your Excellency."
Seeing this, Cowell hurriedly bowed once more. Behind him, Fanny and Carlene immediately followed suit.
"Alright, get up, Cowell."
"Lilia has already left."
"Haa..."
Hearing Locke's voice, Cowell finally let out a long breath and stood up, calming his emotions.
"Big Brother, I never imagined that you really became husband and wife with that lady..."
(End of Chapter)
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