Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1513

“Anyway, this guy or that guy!”Jeong Myeong-cheol roughly opened the car door. Once inside, he rolled down the window and pulled out a cigarette.Click.He hadn’t even left the underground parking lot, but his hand lighting the cigarette was decisive.Who would dare point out that this was a non-smoking area to him anyway?“Hoo.”Jeong Myeong-cheol deeply inhaled the cigarette smoke and then exhaled it in a puff.‘Executive Director Kim, that guy is done for.’He used to be quick and efficient, but now he’s slow as molasses, probably because of his age.If he keeps relying on someone like that, a big problem will arise someday.‘But there’s no one else as good as him yet.’He considered Executive Director Jo and Executive Director Choi, but no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t trust them as much as Executive Director Kim.“Damn it, why are there so few talented people in this company!”Bang!Jeong Myeong-cheol slammed the steering wheel.“It’s all because they stick people in a shitty company like this!”All the capable people are taken by other affiliates, and he’s left working with people who should be in a retirement home.No wonder things aren’t going well.“Damn it, I should just quit!”If it weren’t for that old man, the Chairman, he wouldn’t be working in such a small company. What would Jeong Myeong-cheol gain from managing a company that doesn’t even generate revenue?The old man had promised him a bigger company if he didn’t cause trouble and showed his abilities, so he had been enduring it until now.‘A dragon should play in the sea. How can it live when it’s stuck in a ditch?’People have their own standards. But right now, Jeong Myeong-cheol was doing work that didn’t suit his status.* * *Just as Jeong Myeong-cheol was about to step on the accelerator, his phone started ringing.* * *Jeong Myeong-cheol’s expression softened slightly.He leaned back in his seat and answered the call.“What’s up?”[Oppa, when are you coming? You said you’d come today! ]“Today? Me?”[I don’t have any schedule today, and you said you’d come! I even turned down all my friends because you told me to stay home.]Did he?Jeong Myeong-cheol slightly narrowed his brow.“I know what you mean, but I’m a bit busy today…”[Oppa, can’t you come? ]“Yeah. I don’t think I can.”[Why? Why can’t you come? You told me to stay home today. And I prepared something nice.]“Something nice? Weed?”[What weed? Don’t be boring. I prepared something even better.]Jeong Myeong-cheol chuckled.‘This girl is half-crazy too.’She pretends to be innocent, acting all like a girl group member, but now she’s completely out of control and doing all sorts of things.‘I should play with her for a while and then dump her.’These types of girls tend to go downhill quickly.But what does it matter?It’s not like Jeong Myeong-cheol is staking his life on this woman. He can just enjoy her while she’s pretty and popular, and then switch to a younger, prettier girl.With his background as the third generation of Taekwang Group [a large South Korean conglomerate] and his money, it’s easy to break the noses of those haughty girls.“Where are you now?”[I told you, I’m at home. Come quickly, Oppa. I’m bored.]“Okay, okay. I’m going now, you little brat.”It seemed like she was saying something more, but Jeong Myeong-cheol hung up without listening.“Anyway, this girl talks too much.”It was a chore to have a conversation with someone who was so empty-headed.‘Something nice, huh…’Good. He was already under a lot of stress.If it’s not his house or hideout, the chances of problems arising would be lower.Brummm!Jeong Myeong-cheol stepped on the accelerator and started the car. The car quickly sped up and left the underground parking lot.Brummm!Jeong Myeong-cheol, now on the road, squinted at the passing headlights.It was well past the usual quitting time, but the road was still full of cars.‘They’re working hard.’Jeong Myeong-cheol smirked faintly.A slightly better car.A slightly better outfit.Those things couldn’t explain the difference between them and Jeong Myeong-cheol.The visible differences were just a small part. Those who didn’t know him might envy his luxury foreign car, expensive suit, or high-end watch that easily exceeded the price of a house, but those who truly knew something wouldn’t envy such things.The greatest power Jeong Myeong-cheol possessed was opportunity.Yes, opportunity.Those who have nothing are thrown into the abyss with one small mistake, and ordinary people fall into hell if they make a big mistake.But Jeong Myeong-cheol was different.He could make mistakes that would ruin other people’s lives several times over and never fall into the abyss. His background, money, and power wouldn’t allow him to fall.‘It’s different.’Just because they look like humans doesn’t mean they are the same. They were driving on the same road, but he and the people around him were different species.Was that an excessive thought?‘Not at all.’Those born into chaebol [family-owned conglomerate] families all think and live that way. They are just more skilled and adept at hiding their expressions and thoughts.Jeong Myeong-cheol was just a bit more honest.Jeong Myeong-cheol was certain that the insides of the third-generation chaebols, who were praised as elites, were several times more rotten than his own.“Disgusting bastards.”Jeong Myeong-cheol chuckled and turned the steering wheel sharply.Beep!A horn blared at his sudden lane change, but the sound quickly faded as they recognized his car.‘Idiots.’Jeong Myeong-cheol chuckled.They were so funny.They endlessly spewed hostility towards the rich, but when they faced a rich person in front of them, they lowered their posture and became servile.It would be nice if they had some consistency.Screech!His car, which had been repeatedly accelerating and decelerating, soon entered a luxury officetel [a building with both office and residential units]. Jeong Myeong-cheol, who habitually checked his surroundings, quickly drove into the underground parking lot.Humming lightly, Jeong Myeong-cheol parked his car in a suitable spot and got out.His gaze checked the CCTV on the ceiling.‘The security guards here must see a lot of interesting things.’This officetel was very expensive. It was famous for its tight security.Thanks to that, quite a few female celebrities lived there. The security guards must be having a headache because of the men who constantly come and go with their faces covered.Jeong Myeong-cheol couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought.‘I should go relieve some stress.’He had been so stressed because of that Ruogo thing that his stomach hurt. It was the first time for Jeong Myeong-cheol to experience such a large-scale report of a minor mistake.He didn’t think it would become a big deal, but he couldn’t help but be a little bothered by it.“Damn bastards.”Jeong Myeong-cheol gritted his teeth.He forgot to order the list of the reporters who reported this and the police who investigated it. He would never forget this.Not only on the group level, but also the amount of money he had given them separately, how could they report it like this?Jeong Myeong-cheol was heading towards the elevator with slightly aggressive steps when it happened.“Jeong Myeong-cheol?”Flustered.Jeong Myeong-cheol was startled and trembled at the voice calling his name.‘What?’Why was there someone who knew him here?Jeong Myeong-cheol quickly turned his head, thinking something was wrong.“Wh-who are you? You, what the hell are you? Damn it!”“This bastard starts cursing as soon as he sees someone.”A slightly slender man chuckled and walked towards him.Jeong Myeong-cheol was dumbfounded and let out a hollow laugh.Unlike the man approaching him, Jeong Myeong-cheol was very robust. He had trained his body in martial arts since childhood, and he had even been a lineman in American football during his studies abroad.In other words, from his perspective, this man, who didn’t even look like he could take a punch, was threateningly approaching him.‘A weapon?’No.Jeong Myeong-cheol regained his composure after confirming that both hands were empty.“How did you know I’d be here… No, no. Did you just recognize me? Who are you?”“Huh?”The man chuckled.“Would you know if I told you?”“What…?”“And why is this bastard so full of himself? Hey, what are the odds that someone you meet in one of the many underground parking lots in Seoul would know you by chance?”Jeong Myeong-cheol’s expression slightly hardened.“You were waiting for me, knowing I’d be here?”“That’s right. You’re not completely stupid.”Jeong Myeong-cheol gritted his teeth.‘That girl!’There was only one person who knew he was coming here. That meant that the woman had leaked his whereabouts.“Well, fine. It could happen. But who are you? What’s your business, you bastard? Are you a reporter? Or…”“A reporter, what…”The man chuckled.“I’m someone who grinds his teeth at the mention of reporters these days.”“…Then why is this bastard talking down to me since a while ago? You, damn it, do you want to get your ass kicked?”“Haha.”The man chuckled.“This is a real piece of trash.”“…What did you just say?”“No, it’s okay.”The man waved his hand lightly.“Then this is even better. I hope you’re even worse than I thought.”Jeong Myeong-cheol glanced at the CCTV.“Don’t try any useless tricks, no one’s coming.”“I turned off the CCTV. No one’s coming to help you.”“Help me?”Jeong Myeong-cheol chuckled and took a step forward.“But is this bastard really crazy? Do you know who I am?”Jeong Myeong-cheol, furious, walked forward aggressively. Seeing that the CCTV light was off, it was clear that it was turned off.Then there was no need for him to hesitate either.‘I was already stressed out, so this is perfect.’He was going to crush that arrogant mouth and pulverize his whole body.Aftermath?That was no problem. He wouldn’t give that guy a doctor’s note.“Come here, you bastard.”Jeong Myeong-cheol rushed forward without delay and punched the man in the face.Thwack!A powerful impact sound echoed as Jeong Myeong-cheol collapsed on the spot.“Ah… Aaaah!”A tremendous pain, as if his hand was broken, engulfed him. Jeong Myeong-cheol grabbed his other hand with his good hand and rolled on the floor.“Ha…”The man spat on the floor.“What a fuss, what a fuss.”The man squatted in front of Jeong Myeong-cheol and grabbed his hair, pulling him up.“Aaaah!”“Don’t whine, you bastard.”The man smiled.“Our Myeong-cheol, you have no fear. Yeah, if a kid grows up without being hit, they become like this…”Did the Lord grow up getting hit?This is an important question?“Well, anyway, Myeong-cheol.”The man smiled.“I don’t know how to teach kids manners, but I know how to teach adults manners. Even if it’s not for kids, a beating is the best medicine for adults. Do you understand what I’m saying, bro?”“Ugh… What are you saying, you son of a bitch!”Bang!At that moment, the man’s fist flew and turned Jeong Myeong-cheol’s jaw.Jeong Myeong-cheol, who had lost consciousness, fell to the floor with a thud.“You don’t understand.”The man, Lee Hyun-soo, grabbed Jeong Myeong-cheol by the back of his neck and dragged him away. Then, he threw him into the back seat of the van he had come in.“Ah!”Lee Hyun-soo scratched his cheek.“I forgot to tell him that the Lord wanted to see him.”That’s the point!Well.Would he even know what that means?Lee Hyun-soo whistled and got into the driver’s seat. Lee Hyun-soo’s car, with loud music playing, slowly left the parking lot and started driving on the road.