Descent Of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1342

Clack, clack.

Gun barrels were pointed at her head and torso in quick succession. Han Eun-sol froze, unable to even think about moving.

In movies, people usually raise their hands in these situations, but experiencing it firsthand made her realize it wasn’t as easy as it looked. It felt like the slightest twitch of a finger would cause a trigger to be pulled.

It was a relief she hadn’t wet herself.

“Han Eun-sol?”

The Korean was awkward.

Han Eun-sol nodded slightly, trembling.

More soldiers rushed in, surrounding Choi Yeon-ha and aiming their guns at her.

Choi Yeon-ha stared blankly at them, then let out a hollow laugh.

“This isn’t some movie shoot or hidden camera prank, is it?”

It was hard to decide whether to praise her audacity for joking in this situation or to scold her for being out of her mind.

“Who the hell are you guys?”

It seemed like a scolding was in order.

Choi Yeon-ha glared at the soldiers like a cornered cat.

“Choi Yeon-ha?”

“Who else would it be? Don’t you watch TV?”

“Secure them!”

One thing was certain: this was definitely not a hidden camera prank. Each of them exuded a blatant murderous aura. If this was acting, Choi Yeon-ha should retire from acting immediately and start a business. There were plenty of better actors out there; what made her think she could compete?

“You guys…”

“Don’t move.”

A low threat was issued.

Her Chinese wasn’t great, but she was able to understand that much. Choi Yeon-ha was speechless and shut her mouth.

“Unless you want a hole in your head.”

Choi Yeon-ha’s eyes flashed with anger.

However, a shred of reason prevented her from lashing out. These were not people to be trifled with.

The one who had stepped back slightly spoke into a radio while still aiming his gun.

“Both targets secured.”

[Stand by.]

“Yes.”

The gun barrels moved menacingly.

‘What the hell is going on…’

Choi Yeon-ha’s lips twitched.

Choi Yeon-ha was often told that she was fearless to the point of recklessness, but even she couldn’t maintain her composure in this situation. She tried not to show it, but her legs kept giving out.

She felt like she could collapse at any moment.

Her heart was racing, and her head was spinning.

She had no idea why this was happening.

“Why are you doing this to us…”

At that moment, a man walked through the door.

A soldier with a cold demeanor. It was clear at a glance that he was their leader.

The man who entered checked on Han Eun-sol and Choi Yeon-ha, then nodded.

“It ended more easily than I thought. Let’s move them out.”

“Yes.”

Those receiving the orders simply had to follow them, but Choi Yeon-ha couldn’t.

“Wait a minute! Why are you doing this! What did we do wrong?”

The man glanced at Choi Yeon-ha and then quickly looked away, as if he had no intention of answering.

Then, he picked up his radio and gave instructions.

“Secure the route. Make sure there are no witnesses around.”

[Yes. Secured… Wait! Hold on!]

The man’s eyes twitched.

“Report the situation accurately!”

[Contact with Group Eul [Eul is likely a code name] has been lost. We are investigating now.]

Contact lost?

Why?

The man’s face hardened.

[Unidentified forces are entering the hotel. Their speed is unbelievable. Do we engage? Give the order!]

The man sighed softly.

“Do not engage. Stand by.”

[Stand by!]

The man’s gaze turned towards the door. It was obvious who was entering at such an unbelievable speed.

Thud, thud.

Low footsteps could be heard.

Then, a man slowly walked through the door.

“Huh?”

Choi Yeon-ha exclaimed in surprise.

It was a familiar face. It was definitely the person from that dinner the other day…

“Cai Kechang.”

A groan escaped the man’s lips.

“You’ve made quite a mess.”

Cai Kechang’s eyes narrowed.

“Step back.”

“Lower your guns first.”

“Step…”

“Lower them.”

The man’s face contorted. He raised his hand, and the soldiers who had been aiming their guns stepped back, still holding their weapons. Then, they moved behind Cai Kechang, blocking the entrance and aiming their guns.

“What’s going on here?”

“What do you think is going on? Do you really not know?”

“This is our business. Cai Kechang, you have no right to interfere.”

“No right to interfere?”

Cai Kechang put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a cigarette.

After lighting the cigarette, Cai Kechang slowly exhaled smoke and growled.

“You don’t seem to know what you’re doing, but this woman is a guest of the Hong King. You’ve dared to point your guns at the Hong King’s guest.”

“Are you joking? This woman is Kang Jin-ho’s…”

“So?”

Cai Kechang glared at the man.

“It’s something the Hong King has declared. Are you daring to question his decision?”

The man’s cheeks trembled.

Once the name of the Hong King was mentioned, there was no room for argument. The names of the Three Kings were that powerful.

“Did you think we wouldn’t know why you’re doing this? Even if a dog causes trouble at home, you might let it slide if you’re busy. But if they cross the line, you have to punish them, no matter how busy you are.”

The man bit his lip.

Even if it was a metaphor, being compared to a dog was never a pleasant thing. The Hong King faction being compared to the owner was the same.

“Go back. The Hong King said there’s no need for the brothers of China to shed blood over such a trivial matter. We will overlook your actions. But laying a hand on the Hong King’s guest is a different story.”

“I won’t say it twice,” the man gritted his teeth.

“What if we don’t accept it?”

“You won’t accept it?”

Cai Kechang gave a twisted smile. He was clearly smiling, but it was terrifying.

“Then from this moment on, you will have to face us as enemies.”

“You don’t have the luxury for that, do you?”

“Then try it.”

Cai Kechang bared his teeth.

“I’ll make you realize what you’ve done.”

The man was silent.

After staring at Cai Kechang for a long time, the man spoke in a slightly subdued voice.

“Why is the Hong King protecting that woman? She’s just a girl from South Korea.”

“Don’t think you can fathom the Hong King’s intentions.”

“And one more thing. Even in a world where anything goes, those who aspire to lead a nation shouldn’t resort to such cowardly tactics. The Hong King is furious at your cowardice.”

“You’re quite the righteous one, aren’t you?”

Cai Kechang shrugged.

“As I said, it’s not my intention, but the Hong King’s. I’m just following his will.”

“I don’t want to waste time talking. Decide. Either step back, or die.”

The man’s brow furrowed.

But there was only one choice he could make here. The fact that the Hong King was involved meant that the entire situation had to be reconsidered from the beginning.

Even if they pushed forward and achieved their goal, there was a high chance that things wouldn’t go as they intended.

“We’re withdrawing.”

“Good choice.”

“Everyone, withdraw from the operation area. Move to the assembly point quickly.”

“Roger.”

The soldiers who had been aiming their guns from behind moved out of the door in perfect unison.

Just as the man was about to leave, Cai Kechang shook his cigarette pack, took out a cigarette, and offered it to the man. The man stared at the cigarette for a moment before reaching out and taking it.

Refusing the cigarette here would signal that he was holding a grudge. He didn’t have the guts to go that far.

Click.

Cai Kechang lit the cigarette in the man’s mouth.

“Is the Hong King protecting the Demon King?”

“Of course not.”

Cai Kechang shook his head firmly.

“The Demon King is the enemy. That’s an absolute fact. But the Hong King believes that even in defeating an enemy, there must be dignity.”

“I don’t understand.”

“Don’t think you can understand the Hong King. A king is like a dragon. Humans cannot understand a dragon. They can only guess at its will and follow it.”

The man’s mind raced.

‘He’s not protecting the Demon King, but there’s some kind of relationship.’

This was not good news.

If negotiations broke down and Kang Jin-ho managed to escape, their entire plan could be revealed to the Hong King. That was something they had to prevent.

“We’ll withdraw this time. But don’t think we’ll listen to your orders.”

“Of course not. Who would dare order the People’s Liberation Army around? I’m not that stupid.”

‘He gives you a beating and then offers you medicine.’

The man threw the cigarette on the floor, stepped on it, and turned around.

Then, without a word, he left the hotel room.

As soon as the man was completely gone, Choi Yeon-ha collapsed to the floor. She didn’t even have the strength to walk to a chair.

“This was quite a bad showing. I apologize on their behalf.”

“…What the hell were those people just now?”

“You don’t need to worry about them. You won’t be seeing them again. I promise you that in my name and in the name of the person I serve.”

Cai Kechang frowned slightly.

‘Things have gotten complicated.’

The Hong King had promised to ensure that Choi Yeon-ha would complete all the contracts she wanted. Ordinary people might think that a promise was fulfilled by signing a contract, but the Hong King’s standards were different.

The promise would only be fulfilled when Choi Yeon-ha successfully completed the contract without any problems.

And the Hong King was the kind of person who would keep his word, even if the sky were to fall.

Naturally, Choi Yeon-ha couldn’t be dragged away by others or face any harm in China.

‘Looks like I’m stuck playing bodyguard.’

“Hey.”

“Yes. It would be best to get out of here for now. Let’s go somewhere safe and get you on a flight to Korea.”

“Forget that, is Jin-ho okay?”

Cai Kechang looked surprised. He was amazed by Choi Yeon-ha’s ability to connect everything to Kang Jin-ho in this situation, and he was even more amazed that someone who had just had a gun pointed at her head was thinking about Kang Jin-ho’s safety instead of her own.

“I don’t know.”

“No…”

“However, I can’t imagine that man being in danger. In my opinion, the best way for you to help him is to get out of this situation.”

Choi Yeon-ha bit her lip. Her mind was a mess, but she made a quick decision.

“Lead the way. I’m going to Korea.”

“This way.”

As Cai Kechang led the way out of the hotel, several thoughts crossed his mind.

‘She’s definitely the kind of woman the Demon King would like.’

She was strong-willed. And she made quick decisions. If she had learned martial arts, she would have become a great warrior.

But there was something more important to consider right now.

‘I need to figure out the situation better.’

Cai Kechang didn’t fully understand how the situation was unfolding.