Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 551

‘Master, you say?’

Jang Da-jing couldn’t help but doubt his own ears. But Bator had clearly said it. He said he was going to see his master.

A master, of all things.

Could there be a word that suited Bator less?

Who in the world could dare to be Bator’s master?

Even the Hong Emperor himself had not dared to claim to be Bator’s master. Bator had to listen to his orders, but they were not in a master-servant relationship. They were merely bound by a contract.

But a master, really?

“……Bator-nim, what did you just say?”

“Prepare the car, Jang Da-jing.”

“……”

Bator’s fierce gaze turned to Jang Da-jing.

“You know where he is, don’t you?”

Jang Da-jing was aware that Bator’s condition was strange, but that didn’t mean he could ignore his question.

“I don’t know now. But if you wish, I will find out.”

“Then find out right now. I must go to him.”

Jang Da-jing swallowed hard.

“B, Bator-nim.”

It might be rude to ask such a question, but he had to know.

“Why do you call Kang Jin-ho your master?”

“Because he is my master.”

“Bator-nim! You are a great warrior of the plains. A warrior of the plains has no master.”

“Then there is one from now on.”

“B, Bator-nim, please, come to your senses. How can someone like Kang Jin-ho be your master!”

“Jang Da-jing.”

Bator’s voice flowed out ominously.

“If you insult my master any further, I will not forgive you, even if it is you. If you do not wish to atone for your rudeness with your death, it would be wise not to wag that arrogant tongue of yours.”

Jang Da-jing’s face contorted without him realizing it.

Tears welled up in his eyes.

It was so unfair and sad that Bator had become like this. And the fact that he had shown that he thought of Jang Da-jing, who he had only known for a short time, as special by saying ‘even if it is you’ made him even more miserable.

“……I will guide you.”

There was no room for compromise in Bator’s resolute voice.

Bator would not be persuaded any further.

Then the person he had to meet and persuade was not Bator, but Kang Jin-ho. Jang Da-jing turned his body with a stiff face.

Booooooom.

Even the engine sound was low and heavy.

The modified van carrying Bator drove heavily on the road. Jang Da-jing headed to where Kang Jin-ho was likely to be, based on the information he had received from the informant.

It was difficult to know exactly where he was, but there was no need to find out. They weren’t going to assassinate Kang Jin-ho right now.

Jang Da-jing took out his cell phone and stared at the saved number for a long time. Then he bit his lip and made a call.

After the ringing tone went on for a while, a slightly languid voice was heard from the other side.

[Hello.]

“……Kang Jin-ho-ssi.”

[Who is this?]

“I don’t know if you remember me, but I’m Jang Da-jing. We met a while ago.”

[Jang Da-jing?]

“I met you while assisting Bator-nim.”

[I remember. So, what’s the matter? And how did you get this number?]

“I’ll answer one by one.”

Jang Da-jing adjusted his grip on the steering wheel.

“First of all, it’s not a big deal that I found out your phone number. Kang Jin-ho-ssi’s personal information is like public property to those in this field. If you put your mind to it, even a rookie informant could find it out in three minutes.”

[And?]

Kang Jin-ho’s voice lowered slightly.

‘As expected.’

It was true that Kang Jin-ho was sensitive about his personal information.

“The matter is simple. Bator-nim wants to see you.”

[Now?]

“Yes. Right now.”

Kang Jin-ho, who had taken the phone away from his ear, seemed to be asking something in a low voice.

[Let’s meet at the cafe in front in 30 minutes.]

“What’s the location?”

[I’ll send it to you in a text message.]

“Understood.”

As soon as the call was cut off, Jang Da-jing grabbed his phone.

He was able to find out a lot in a short call.

Even though Bator said he wanted to meet him, Kang Jin-ho showed no suspicion about that fact. That meant he had predicted this situation in advance.

‘What the hell did you do, Kang Jin-ho!’

This was the Murim world [martial arts world].

It was a place where things that could never be understood by the common sense of ordinary people were rampant.

But even Jang Da-jing, who had lived in the Murim world his whole life, had never imagined that there would be a sorcery that could control another person’s mind at will and make them a servant.

‘No, I’ve heard of it.’

In legends.

Legends of old Murim people that were passed down like stories a grandfather would tell his grandson.

In those fantastic stories of humans flying in the sky and overturning the world, there was also this kind of content. There were those who controlled the minds of others and made them their servants in those days.

But that was a legend!

It was like saying that phoenixes or dragons actually existed. Who would believe the legends that were passed down?

“Damn it.”

Jang Da-jing clenched his teeth without realizing it.

He would find out when they met.

What the hell was going on.

Jang Da-jing let out a soft sigh as he looked at Bator’s stiff face in the rearview mirror.

***

“Look at this, look at this! It’s him.”

“Wow, it’s really him?”

The counter was crowded.

“I told you! It’s this face! If he changes his hairstyle and puts on some makeup, it’s exactly this face!”

“……I think I know why Superman can walk around with his face exposed and people don’t recognize him. Is the atmosphere that different?”

“I told you!”

Niveo, the skin care salon that always maintained a quiet and calm atmosphere, was bustling as if it had met its match today. Of course, the ingrained quietness didn’t go anywhere, so there was no sound louder than a whisper, but that alone was a huge event at Niveo.

“He’s Choi Yeon-ha’s friend, it’s true! It seems they became friends while appearing in the same drama?”

“Oh my, oh my, are they dating?”

“That could be. Otherwise, the aloof Choi Yeon-ha wouldn’t have brought someone all the way here as her friend…”

“Shut your mouth!”

Everyone straightened up at the low voice that came from behind. Already, Manager Lee Mi-yeon had come out of her office and was glaring at them.

“If you want to gossip, quit your job. Go to a cafe and chat.”

“……I’m sorry, Manager.”

“I told you to mind your own business, whether a customer meets someone or pees on the street, right?”

“I’m sorry.”

“If you go around talking carelessly, I’ll find out who said it and I won’t let it go. Got it?”

“Yes!”

Lee Mi-yeon glared a few times and looked at the treatment room.

‘It’s past the time…’

The treatment that should have ended 30 minutes ago was still not over.

Lee Mi-yeon carefully approached the treatment room. Then she knocked and opened the door.

“Excuse me.”

As she carefully stepped inside, the therapist stared at Lee Mi-yeon with wide eyes.

Kang Jin-ho, with a pack on his face, was lying on the bed like a stone statue, and the therapist was kneading Kang Jin-ho’s face like a toy.

“M, Manager.”

“I’m sorry, customer. I have something to tell the therapist for a moment. I’m really sorry.”

Lee Mi-yeon bowed her head several times. Of course, it was questionable whether Kang Jin-ho, who was lying down, could see it.

“See me for a moment.”

“Yes.”

The therapist came out with a sullen face.

“Why are you still doing the pack? Did you just start the pack?”

“Ah, no. The massage is all done, but the customer said he wanted to try another pack…”

“Hmm?”

Lee Mi-yeon made a humming sound that meant she understood.

‘What are you doing to the customer right now?’

When she reprimanded her with just her mouth, the therapist nodded with a sullen face.

“……It’ll be over soon.”

“Get a grip, Hae-song-ssi.”

“……Yes.”

As Jeong Hae-song went back inside, Lee Mi-yeon shook her head.

‘She knows he’s handsome.’

Even though celebrities often visited, and even top celebrities visited, she was supposed to be calm, but her eyes had turned into hearts.

Well…

Lee Mi-yeon also felt her heart pounding when she looked closely at Kang Jin-ho to take a before picture, so it wasn’t something she couldn’t understand.

It was natural to be attracted to a handsome man.

‘But you have to know your place.’

Moreover, that man was introduced by Choi Yeon-ha. If the word got to Choi Yeon-ha that the therapist had flirted with her man, she could guarantee that this salon would be finished.

She could never let that happen.

After a little time passed, the door opened and the therapist and Kang Jin-ho walked out.

“Wow…”

“Huh…”

Groans flowed from the counter.

“Oh, um…”

Even Lee Mi-yeon couldn’t open her mouth for a moment.

Kang Jin-ho’s face, with his skin cleaned up and his hair neatly swept back, made people who looked at him breathless.

‘That man doesn’t need a character.’

It wasn’t that everyone who was handsome became famous.

There were many actors who were not handsome, but they all went through their unknown days, and they could not be called top stars without a special opportunity.

If they didn’t meet a unique and shining role, they couldn’t grab the illusion of popularity with just their handsome face.

But what should she say about this person in front of her?

She felt like she knew why he had caused a syndrome with just one episode without any role.

“C, customer.”

“Yes?”

“C, can I take a picture?” Lee Mi-yeon raised her camera.

She had to take a picture quickly before that person put his clothes back on.

The gown was better.

“Be careful going!”

“Please come again next time!”

“Please visit us again!”

Kang Jin-ho, who was receiving a warm welcome, staggered onto the elevator.

The faces of the employees bowing behind him felt like they were about to cry.

‘I should never come here again.’

Kang Jin-ho vowed that he would never come here again. He had received a three-year free pass in exchange for taking two pictures, but he had no intention of using it.

He had felt relaxed and relieved while getting a facial and a full body massage, but the discomfort he felt was more than that.

“How is this supposed to be relaxing?” Kang Jin-ho shook his head. It seemed that Choi Yeon-ha’s standards and his standards were very different. Kang Jin-ho, who looked at his face reflected in the mirror installed in the elevator, tilted his head slightly.

He felt like his skin was glowing.

Should he say it was like the clean feeling after using his inner energy?

It was a bit strange that this could be created artificially.

The languidness and refreshment, like after a sauna, didn’t seem so bad either…

‘Should I come one more time?’

Kang Jin-ho chuckled and got off the elevator.

Whether this place was strange, or whether Kang Jin-ho was not used to this kind of rest, it seemed that he would need a few more experiences to come to a conclusion.

Kang Jin-ho walked out of the building and turned his head.

He thought he had seen a cafe on the first floor earlier. He had sent the address to Jang Da-jing, so he was probably at that cafe…”

At that moment, Kang Jin-ho saw Jang Da-jing and Bator, who were still waiting for him without entering the cafe.

As soon as Bator found him, he strode towards him with large steps.

Kang Jin-ho looked at Bator with a comfortable face.

“Hoo…”

Bator, who had come right in front of Kang Jin-ho, looked at Kang Jin-ho with fierce eyes. Even though he was exposed to that intense gaze, Kang Jin-ho’s body still showed no tension.

And at that moment.

Thud!

Bator knelt on one knee.

Then a booming voice burst out.

“God! Bator greets his master!”

The corners of Kang Jin-ho’s mouth curled up slightly.