Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 873

“Wh-what?”Lee Hyun-soo trembled.The meaning of what Kang Jin-ho just said was clear: only one thing.“But that’s!”It’s crazy.That was truly insane.‘This is driving me nuts.’But the problem was that this crazy idea didn’t sound so strange anymore. After spending so much time with Kang Jin-ho, Lee Hyun-soo had come to think of that level of madness as perfectly normal.“Master.”Fortunately, Bator stepped forward instead of Lee Hyun-soo.“That’s a fantastic idea! Of course, you’re taking me too, right?”No.That one’s crazy too.Come to think of it, there wasn’t a single sane person here.“It’s an extremely reckless thing to do.” Wiggins also gave his opinion.“However, in the current situation, I cannot deny that it could be a valid alternative. If we put in place a few safety measures, it could be a good option.”That guy too!“Chairman, that’s too dangerous!”That was a relief.The fact that there was at least one sane person here was comforting to Lee Hyun-soo. And the fact that it was Lee Hyun-joo made it even better.“Dangerous?”“Yes. It’s too dangerous. Please reconsider.”“That’s enough.”Kang Jin-ho drew a line in front of himself with his finger.“I understand that it’s ideal to discuss things with everyone. But it’s also necessary to be aware of your place.”“I…”“It’s not your place to interfere yet.”Lee Hyun-joo bit her lip tightly.Kang Jin-ho was right. This was a conference room where the core members of the General Assembly gathered. Lee Hyun-joo’s position and standing were not suitable for giving opinions here.The fact that Kang Jin-ho was even considering her previous opinion was already a great act of consideration.Lee Hyun-soo felt sorry for Lee Hyun-joo, who had closed her mouth, but there was nothing he could do to help. Kang Jin-ho was right. It might seem ideal if everyone could give their opinions, but if that actually happened, Kang Jin-ho would have to listen to other people’s stories all day long.Even if every one of the more than ten thousand members of the General Assembly said just one word, 24 hours would pass in the blink of an eye. That’s why a system and hierarchy were necessary.And Lee Hyun-joo had not yet earned the right to speak in areas that were not her own. That was not something that could be given by others. She had to prove it and earn it herself.“No, but!”Bang Jin-hoon interjected with an angry face.‘An unexpected ally?’Bang Jin-hoon was that kind of person….“Am I the only one who doesn’t understand what’s going on? Why are you all whispering among yourselves? Let me in on it too! Me too!”…There was no way.Lee Hyun-soo sighed and explained.“Right now, the Chairman is thinking of attacking before that ship reaches Korean soil.”“Huh?”Bang Jin-hoon’s eyes widened.“So, you’re saying we’re going to the sea ourselves?”“That seems to be the idea for now.”“No, that’s…”Bang Jin-hoon’s expression changed several times. He seemed dumbfounded, then tilted his head, and then spoke with an excited face.“That’s awesome?”Lee Hyun-soo was seriously contemplating.‘Should we recruit someone new?’Was there any point in having meetings and discussing countermeasures with people who only had fighting on their minds? Even Wiggins, who didn’t seem like that kind of person, was acting like this.When you looked at that guy, he pretended to be very calm when he spoke, but his words were extremely radical. A hawk disguised as a dove. And a very belligerent one at that.So, all the meetings had no choice but to flow like this.Lee Hyun-soo sighed. At this rate, he would end up having to take the lead again.“I am against it.”“Reason?”At Kang Jin-ho’s question, Lee Hyun-soo tensed his lower abdomen.“The reason is obvious. It’s too dangerous.”Lee Hyun-soo said firmly.“The fact that they have no way out might be an advantage for us. But we also have no way out. We might be able to infiltrate the ship, but we won’t be able to get out through their defenses.”“Is there a need to get out? We can just crush them all.”At Bator’s words, Lee Hyun-soo held his head.If you only thought about things in such a positive way, what would be impossible in this world?“Things in this world don’t always go so easily. These are the guys coming to invade Korea. It’s not something that a small number of people can infiltrate and solve.”“Hmm…”Bator looked displeased.“I don’t know the exact level of the Japanese warriors, but are they strong?”“That’s actually…”Lee Hyun-soo scratched his head.It was common knowledge that the Japanese martial artists were more skilled than the Koreans. But he didn’t know exactly what their level was.There was only a vague concept that they were somewhere between Korea and China. So, he couldn’t make an estimate.“And even if it were possible, I would still be against it.”“It would be easier if you gave a reason instead of just opposing it, wouldn’t it?”Wiggins’ voice was monotone. But anyone could tell that there was a slight dissatisfaction in his voice.“Yes. The reason is simple. I don’t want the Chairman to get involved directly.”“Me?”Kang Jin-ho pointed at himself, and Lee Hyun-soo nodded vigorously.“Yes. It’s you, Chairman.”“Why?”“Well, isn’t it obvious? What do you think you are, Chairman?”Kang Jin-ho’s face went blank for a moment.What else could he be, but Kang Jin-ho?“You can’t just go out there recklessly anymore, Chairman. If you were to die, the General Assembly would collapse. Japan and China would come running with their tongues hanging out. Then it’s over.”“It’s only because you’re here that the current balance is being maintained. The value of all the guys on that ship doesn’t even come close to your value, Chairman. But if you were to die with those guys, Korea would be finished.”Lee Hyun-soo’s voice was more resolute than ever.So, Kang Jin-ho had no choice but to sigh.Wiggins also chimed in.“I also agree with Chief Lee’s words.”Wiggins also seemed a bit more cautious.“Certainly, the Lord’s plan is not bad. But it is also true that it involves a great risk. You have been handling everything yourself, Chairman, so it feels natural, but normally, you shouldn’t be going out so easily.”“Hmm.”Kang Jin-ho sighed.It was something he always heard, but it was also something he could never understand.The reason Kang Jin-ho took the lead was very simple. It was because he could minimize casualties when he was at the forefront.And to be honest, it was also because it was the most efficient way.If he didn’t take the lead, not only would the casualties increase, but they wouldn’t be able to gain momentum. It was the same in the Demonic Cult in the past.Every time he heard these words, he tried to understand, but honestly, he didn’t really get it.“But isn’t that the best way?”“It would be if we could use you up and replace you, Chairman. But you are irreplaceable.”“In the past…”“Chairman.”Lee Hyun-soo cut off Kang Jin-ho’s words.“I don’t know the details of what you went through in the past, but the share you held in the Demonic Cult and the share you hold in the General Assembly now are incomparable.”“If I had my way, I would tie you up and keep you from going out.”Kang Jin-ho leaned back on the sofa.If someone else said those words, he would have ignored them, but Lee Hyun-soo’s words had meaning for Kang Jin-ho. And more than anything, he was sure that Lee Hyun-soo would only make suggestions that would help him. So, how could he ignore them?“But…”Bator, who was a little late in grasping the situation because he was listening to the translation, opened his mouth.“If the central figure doesn’t move, the organization will rot. The reason why the General Assembly has been able to develop so rapidly is because the Master hasn’t been standing by with his hands behind his back.”Lee Hyun-soo had no choice but to agree with that.Kang Jin-ho was always the first to step forward in everything. And he didn’t brag about his achievements.Of course, that wasn’t his intention… In Lee Hyun-soo’s personal opinion, it was just because he was impatient and couldn’t wait calmly, so he just rushed out, but anyway.Because Kang Jin-ho took the lead and moved directly, the subordinates couldn’t help but move as well.The General Assembly had changed countless times so far.One change doesn’t change everything. When one thing changes, another thing changes, and over time, the things that were changed before are changed again.The current General Assembly was a place where things that the previous General Assembly couldn’t change even in ten years were overturned in just one month, and then overturned again in real time.And at the center of this absurdly radical change was Kang Jin-ho.So, if Kang Jin-ho were to hold back here?Then it would become stable. But the driving force for development like now would disappear.That was the dilemma that was tormenting Lee Hyun-soo.“Let’s make a decision.”Kang Jin-ho said simply.“I’ll go this time.”“B-but, Chairman!”“I’m not just saying this emotionally.”Kang Jin-ho said firmly.“I’m not making this decision because I want to fight right now. I made this decision because I think it’s the most rational.”Lee Hyun-soo closed his mouth.Whether it was true or not, if it was a decision made by Kang Jin-ho, he had to follow it.“May I ask for the basis of that?”But Wiggins seemed to have a different idea.“If it’s a decision made by the Chairman, we will follow it. But I’m a little concerned about the word ‘rational.’ Would it be rude to ask for the basis to support that ‘rational’ statement?”It was a very roundabout way of putting it.But Kang Jin-ho answered nonchalantly.“The basis of your opposition is that I might be in danger, right?”“That’s right.”“That’s why.”“…Yes?”The corners of Kang Jin-ho’s mouth curled up.“No matter how much I think about it…”Kang Jin-ho, who was leaning back on the sofa, crossed his legs. Then he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.Kang Jin-ho lit the cigarette, inhaled the smoke, and then exhaled it very slowly. White cigarette smoke scattered into the air of the conference room.“I don’t think I’ll be in danger.”Everyone’s eyes were focused on Kang Jin-ho.“Whether it’s a thousand or ten thousand, it doesn’t matter. I’ll just deal with them. And… no, there’s also something that’s bothering me emotionally.”“That is?”“Invasion…”Kang Jin-ho put out the cigarette he had taken a couple of puffs from in the ashtray. The end of the cigarette was crushed.“I’m not exactly a patriotic person, but it still bothers me. The fact that those Japanese martial artists are stepping on Korean soil again for an invasion. I’m not a forgiving person enough to tolerate that.”Lee Hyun-soo swallowed hard.A chilling murderous aura was descending around Kang Jin-ho.“So, prepare. I’m going myself.”The decision was made.