Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1512

Identifying (2)

[It has been revealed that the individual who orchestrated the recent disruption of Cafe Ruogo’s business is an employee of Taekwang P&D, a subsidiary of the Taekwang Group. The suspect, who works in the sales department of Taekwang P&D, confessed that he committed these acts due to the pressure of meeting performance targets. Furthermore, it has come to light that he also committed embezzlement to secure the funds for his crimes. The police are currently investigating the suspect, suspecting that there may be additional, yet-undiscovered offenses.]

The anchor, who had been looking at the screen, turned to face the reporter.

[This is quite shocking news. Although it’s a subsidiary of a large corporation, it means that an employee of a major company systematically disrupted the business of a new company entering the market, doesn’t it?]

[I think there might be some disagreement about the term ‘systematically.’ It’s clear that the suspect is an employee of Taekwang P&D, but there’s no evidence to suggest that Taekwang P&D was involved in this matter.]

[Yes. Of course, that’s something that will be revealed through the investigation. But even considering that, it’s still quite shocking. Moreover, the fact that he committed embezzlement to do this is just incomprehensible.]

[Yes. Experts are expressing concern that the excessive pressure on large corporations to increase sales has led to this situation. It seems that the obsession with increasing sales has become so severe that normal judgment was impaired.]

[But it seems that he handled the matter very meticulously, wouldn’t you say?]

[Yes. There are certainly indications of that. However, it’s said that when obsession becomes severe, it mainly affects judgment, not necessarily work performance.]

[Well, that’s not a good thing. If work performance were severely affected, wouldn’t companies make more effort to alleviate their employees’ stress?]

[Yes, that’s right. Even if that weren’t the case, it’s something companies should be doing.]

[Yes. It seems that the public is quite shocked by this incident. Above all, this incident has revealed the true face of large corporations that have been advocating for coexistence and mutual benefit, especially those that have been keeping weaker companies in check by any means necessary…]

*Thud*

The remote control fell onto the desk.

Jeong Myeong-cheol couldn’t hide his discomfort, his face contorting.

“Damn it.”

The anchors and announcers subtly emphasized several times that this was not an act by Taekwang P&D, but rather the isolated actions of a single employee. The money that had been spread around was now showing its power.

However, even with that, the mere mention of Taekwang’s name in such a negative incident was a problem.

Jeong Myeong-cheol picked up his phone.

His face became even more distorted as he looked at the missed calls on the screen.

“Damn old man. After all that nagging, what else does he have to say that he’s calling again?”

Kim Sang-ho, who was standing beside Jeong Myeong-cheol, cautiously spoke up.

“Is that the Chairman?”

“Yeah.”

“He seems very angry.”

“When hasn’t he been angry at me? It’s just that his repertoire has become a bit more diverse. Making a big deal out of nothing.”

Of course, Jeong Myeong-cheol knew, and so did Kim Sang-ho, that this incident was not something to be taken lightly. It was just that Jeong Myeong-cheol was not happy about being nagged about this.

“It’ll all quiet down in a few days anyway, right?”

“Of course, sir.”

“Ha, really.”

Jeong Myeong-cheol scratched his head vigorously and turned to Kim Sang-ho.

“Executive Director Kim, I’m very disappointed in this matter.”

“I thought Executive Director Kim would handle this without any problems. Did I overestimate you?”

“…I apologize.”

Kim Sang-ho closed his eyes slightly.

‘Damn it.’

It was, of course, Jeong Myeong-cheol who had ordered all of this. Kim Sang-ho had indirectly expressed his opposition several times, but it was Jeong Myeong-cheol who had completely ignored those objections.

And now, he was blaming Kim Sang-ho for trying to stop him.

It was something that happened every time, but today, Kim Sang-ho’s stomach was churning even more.

“It seems that Executive Director Kim is getting old too.” Kim Sang-ho didn’t respond.

What Jeong Myeong-cheol was doing now was not a prelude to firing Kim Sang-ho. He was just blaming others to get rid of his own embarrassment.

Jeong Myeong-cheol knew best how uncomfortable he would be without Kim Sang-ho.

“If you can’t do the job properly, you should at least clean up the mess. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Make sure no other stories come out. The media will quiet down in a few days if we leave them alone. Or have you prepared something to release?”

“I have a couple of things.”

“Don’t waste the big ones, release something appropriate. Releasing two or three names from the list of those who used to do drugs should be enough.”

“Yes. I will do that.”

“Then it’ll quiet down a bit. It’s too noisy right now.”

Jeong Myeong-cheol picked up the remote control on the desk again and started changing channels. After confirming that similar reports were being aired on several channels, Jeong Myeong-cheol’s face contorted again.

“But isn’t this a bit much? Did we kill someone, or set something on fire? Is it even possible that all the media outlets are reporting on such a small incident?”

“…I will check it out.”

Kim Sang-ho didn’t want to agree with Jeong Myeong-cheol’s words if he could help it, but even he could see that the current reporting was definitely strange.

Even without requesting a news blackout, media outlets would usually reduce the number of reports mentioning Taekwang on their own.

‘It’s a dirty trick, but it’s not a big deal, is it?’

However, they were continuing to report as if they had caught a huge case. It was as if they were trying to create public opinion with this.

“Could that high-ranking person be involved?”

“Excuse me?”

“Isn’t this a case of bashing big corporations?”

For a moment, Kim Sang-ho almost laughed.

Bashing big corporations?

Of course, that kind of thing happens sometimes. But even if it was Taekwang, Taekwang P&D was not a company that could be the target of a big corporation bashing.

‘They should know their place.’

If this place were such a great company, someone like Jeong Myeong-cheol wouldn’t be sitting as president.

“I will request the media to refrain from reporting.”

“I wish you would take care of things before I have to check them one by one. Executive Director Kim, you’re not the same as before. Do you know what I mean?”

“…Yes, sir.”

Kim Sang-ho gave a soft smile.

However, Jeong Myeong-cheol looked disgusted by that smile, his face full of annoyance.

“Did you make sure that bastard was properly briefed before he went to the police?”

“Are you referring to the head of Sales Team 3?”

“Yeah, that bastard.”

That bastard…

It was definitely not an appropriate word to use for someone who had gone to the police to take the blame for his crime without having done anything wrong. But for Jeong Myeong-cheol, this was not even something to point out.

“He will never reveal anything.”

“Are you sure?”

“And there’s nothing for him to reveal. In the first place, the head of Team 3 doesn’t know anything. He’s just reciting what he was told. The only thing he can reveal is the director who contacted him directly. If things go wrong, that guy will take the fall.”

“Heh heh, Executive Director Kim, you’re quite ruthless. You made someone else do it again.”

Kim Sang-ho narrowed his eyes.

‘If I had done it myself and got involved, he would have abandoned me without looking back.’

Jeong Myeong-cheol was someone who could tolerate the inconvenience, but not the damage. He was someone who would feel the thorn in his own fingertip several times more painful than the sword stuck in someone else’s body.

Could he trust such a person and put himself in danger?

Kim Sang-ho had no intention of doing so.

“The investigation will be concluded soon. Although our image has been tarnished a bit, no one will remember this incident after a few months.”

“That’s how humans are.”

Kim Sang-ho chuckled.

“So, about that…”

“Huh?”

“If we assign a lawyer to the head of Team 3 and drag out the trial, we can reduce his sentence when the public’s attention has faded. Wouldn’t it be better to go that route…”

“A lawyer? Why would we assign a lawyer to that bastard? Isn’t that all money?”

Jeong Myeong-cheol looked at Kim Sang-ho as if he was frustrated.

“What do we gain from that? Whether that guy rots in jail or plays outside, what difference does it make to us?”

“My thinking was short-sighted.”

“Anyway, I don’t like it.”

Jeong Myeong-cheol abruptly stood up from his seat. It was a signal that he was ending the conversation, but Kim Sang-ho still had something to say.

“Sir, it’s a sensitive time. The reporters will inevitably follow you. So, if you could refrain from going out for just a few weeks…”

Jeong Myeong-cheol glared at Kim Sang-ho.

“Refrain from what?”

“From going out…”

“Executive Director Kim, are you out of your mind? If I suddenly lock myself up at home during this time, the reporters will naturally suspect me. Are you trying to make me look bad?”

“No, sir. It’s just that there’s a high chance of paparazzi following you… I’m worried that your private life might be exposed.”

“Ha, you frustrating person. The reporters can’t get into the places I go. Don’t act like you’re poor!”

“Sir…”

“Executive Director Kim, are you really getting old? Why have you been nagging so much lately? Why? Do you want to cosplay as the Chairman? Should I let you sit at the head of the table from the next meeting?”

“There’s no way I would do that. I’m just worried that you might get into trouble…”

“Executive Director Kim is the one making me uncomfortable, Executive Director Kim. Tsk.”

Jeong Myeong-cheol turned his body and walked out.

But as if he had something left to say, he turned back to look at Kim Sang-ho.

“Ah, and…”

“Yes, sir.”

“What are you going to do about those bastards?”

“Excuse me? Who are you referring to?”

“Those people at Ruogo or whatever! The ones at MK!”

“That place…”

Kim Sang-ho, who didn’t immediately understand Jeong Myeong-cheol’s words, tilted his head.

“We were humiliated because of those bastards, so we have to pay them back, right?”

“Ah… of course, of course. However, now is not the right time…”

“Time or whatever… Once things quiet down a bit, we have to screw those bastards over, so find a way. Got it?”

“…Yes, sir.”

“Anyway!”

Kim Sang-ho bit his lip as he watched Jeong Myeong-cheol storm out of the door.

‘That idiot.’

It would be easier to deal with him if he were a complete scoundrel who couldn’t be touched. The problem was that Jeong Myeong-cheol’s personality was terrible, but he wasn’t stupid.

If a conversation like today’s had taken place normally, furniture would have been broken and shouts would have been heard several times. But he was trying not to cause problems while still expressing his annoyance.

Kim Sang-ho sighed deeply.

‘I’m sick of cleaning up after this brat.’

He had managed to resolve this incident, but he was worried about what kind of trouble he would cause next.

Kim Sang-ho sighed and slowly walked out of the president’s office.

Descent of The Demon Master [EN]

Descent of The Demon Master [EN]

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Status: Ongoing Author: Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] In "Descent of the Demon Master," Gang Jinho's life has been a series of tragic twists. In his first life, a devastating accident claimed his family and left him disabled, leading him to end his own life. Reincarnated into a medieval world, he rose to prominence as the feared Red Demonic Master, only to be betrayed by his closest ally. Now, in his third life, Jinho finds himself back in the modern world, determined to live an ordinary existence. However, his past experiences have left him ill-suited for normalcy. As remnants of his former life resurface and new threats emerge, Jinho must confront the question: Can a man shaped by such extraordinary pasts ever truly find peace in a mundane life? Dive into this gripping tale that weaves action, fantasy, and the complexities of reincarnation.

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