Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1386

“Mom, you still need to eat.”

“I have no appetite.”

“You’ll collapse if you don’t. If you’re not eating, then neither will I.”

“…I really don’t feel like it right now.”

“Seriously…”

Kang Eun-young yelled.

“You need to be strong, especially now! Who’s going to save Oppa if we’re all down in the dumps?”

Baek Hyun-jung turned her head to look at Kang Eun-young.

“Okay, I’ll eat. I’ll really eat in a bit.”

“You promise?”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Kang Eun-young looked at Baek Hyun-jung with a dissatisfied expression.

But she soon shook her head. How could Kang Eun-young not understand how Baek Hyun-jung felt?

Even if she ate, it would feel like chewing on sand.

“Stop watching TV, Mom! Why do you keep watching those people who don’t know anything say whatever they want?”

“Eun-young, they’re calling our Jin-ho a spy. How can such a thing happen in this world?”

“When I think about how much he must be shivering in that cold detention center…”

“…No, Mom. Your son is the type who could be thrown naked into the Arctic and still take a nap under the snow. Have you ever seen Oppa get cold?”

“You don’t know because you weren’t there. He was so weak when he was little.”

“That was 20 years ago, Mom. In 20 years, even a baby turtle grows to the size of a person.”

“Are you trying to pick a fight?”

“No.”

Kang Eun-young sighed deeply.

“So, is Dad still keeping his place at the store today?”

“It’s important not to lose sight of your duty, especially at times like this.”

“I don’t know whether to call him admirable or stubborn.”

Kang Eun-young scratched her head vigorously.

If you turn on the TV, it’s all about Kang Jin-ho. Even though this is a National Security Law violation case, Kang Eun-young has never seen the news so saturated with a single topic.

The continuous reports even feel malicious. It’s as if they’re determined to bury Kang Jin-ho beyond recovery.

“Those bastards.”

Because Kang Jin-ho’s silhouette and personal information are on TV so often, even Kang Eun-young’s acquaintances are starting to contact her.

Since Kang Eun-young never went around saying that her brother was the head of her agency, most of the calls are just to offer condolences about the agency’s issues. But even that is stressful for Kang Eun-young right now.

Kang Eun-young turned on her social media.

As expected, reactions are starting to surface, saying that the repetitive news is boring and doesn’t make sense.

‘Of course, what age are we living in!’

You can manipulate public opinion using the media. But now, it’s an era where people’s reactions are expressed online in real-time.

Anyone with a little bit of interest can tell that the current situation is not normal…

“Huh?”

Kang Eun-young’s eyes widened.

“What is this?”

Kang Eun-young sees the real-time timelines appearing.

– My friend works at the detention center, and they say that Choi Yeon-ha has been frequently applying for and visiting the chairman involved in the spy case? Could this mean Choi Yeon-ha is also involved?

– If the chairman is a spy, there’s no reason why the affiliated celebrity wouldn’t be a spy too, right? Come to think of it, Choi Yeon-ha hasn’t been doing much in Korea lately and seems to be focusing on activities in China? Is it strange to think she might be in contact with North Korea in China?

– I want to dissect the brains of people who suspect Choi Yeon-ha of being a spy. Seriously, people. Think about whether Choi Yeon-ha would do something that even you wouldn’t do. Unless your brain is filled with udon noodles instead of actual brain matter. What would Choi Yeon-ha gain from doing something like that?

– Why would the MK chairman do such a thing? From what I see, he’s young, rich, and even seems to have a good education? I wish I could live like that for just one day… He’s too blessed.

– Wasn’t MK created with North Korean capital in the first place? There are rumors that it’s unclear what kind of business they do? If this is true, then North Korea is building a building and doing business in the middle of Gangnam [a wealthy district in Seoul], which is undeniable proof of inter-Korean harmony. Kim Il-sung [North Korea’s first leader] must be clapping in the afterlife.

– No matter how I think about it, it doesn’t make sense for a celebrity like Choi Yeon-ha, whose image is so important, to visit her agency’s president four times a week. I have a strong feeling that the two of them are in a relationship.

—

Good-looking couple, yes or no?

–

It’s a South-North couple. Or should I say, a South-North-South couple?

“Uh…”

Kang Eun-young, who had unknowingly opened her mouth wide, raised her hand to cover it.

“This is messed up.”

The situation was getting more and more complicated.

“Noona, aren’t you going too often?”

“I don’t have any schedules.”

“No… that’s not the issue.”

“Just drive properly.”

“Noona.”

Choi Yeon-ha’s eyes narrowed.

“I’m already fuming inside, are you trying to provoke me?”

“Hey! I’m not a saint, but my boyfriend is in jail with a false accusation and eating prison food, so shouldn’t I at least show my face? Isn’t that the least a girlfriend should do?”

“No, if rumors start spreading…”

“Don’t say such unlucky things, just drive. I’m a director at MK Entertainment, what’s the problem with me going to see the chairman?”

Han Eun-sol sighed deeply.

Of course, there’s no problem. But that’s not how the world works. If you get caught on even the smallest thing, the media and the internet will tear you apart until you die.

‘But I can’t stop her.’

Choi Yeon-ha, who had returned from China with a plump face, had lost more weight in just one week than before she left. She looks so stressed that I’m worried she might get alopecia [hair loss].

Even Choi Yeon-ha isn’t getting angry.

With this incident, Han Eun-sol has once again confirmed that Choi Yeon-ha doesn’t torment those around her when she’s extremely stressed. This is the first time this has happened since they went to film in a rural area of China.

Considering that Choi Yeon-ha was almost malnourished back then, you can imagine how much stress she’s under right now.

That’s why I couldn’t tell her not to go see Kang Jin-ho and just stay home.

‘Yeah. It’s better if she at least sees his face.’

Han Eun-sol sighed and pulled the car over to the side.

“We’re here.”

“I’ll be back. Go somewhere and rest.”

“It’s okay. The visiting hours are so short anyway. I’ll just wait here in the car.”

“Okay, then.”

Choi Yeon-ha pulled her hat down and put on a mask. Then, she looked around once and quickly got out of the car.

Han Eun-sol stared intently at Choi Yeon-ha as she ran towards the detention center.

“It’s so eventful, so eventful.”

Choi Yeon-ha had lived a pretty eventful life even before meeting Kang Jin-ho, but since meeting him, her life has become not just eventful but spectacular.

Who else has had the experience of visiting their boyfriend in a detention center as a top star…

“Wh-what is that?”

Han Eun-sol jumped up from her seat, hitting her head on the car ceiling.

“Ouch!”

Han Eun-sol, clutching her head with both hands, looked ahead in horror without even being able to sit back down.

“H-heek!”

As soon as Choi Yeon-ha approached the detention center, dozens of people suddenly rushed out from the left and right, as if they had been hiding. The moment Han Eun-sol saw the microphones in their hands, her face turned pale.

‘I’m screwed.’

It’s the press!

‘Damn it, where did they get the scent?’

The fact that so many reporters were waiting means they already knew that Choi Yeon-ha was coming to see Kang Jin-ho. If that’s the case, then they probably already know that Choi Yeon-ha has been consistently visiting Kang Jin-ho.

Han Eun-sol flung open the car door and ran outside.

What’s done is done, but I need to do something about this situation. Han Eun-sol ran towards Choi Yeon-ha, who was surrounded by reporters.

“Wait! Waiiiit!”

But there was no way she could break through dozens of reporters with her strength. A human wall had formed around Choi Yeon-ha.

“Ms. Choi Yeon-ha, are you here to see the detained MK chairman?”

“We’ve heard that you’ve visited him several times since Mr. K was detained. What is your relationship with Mr. K? Is it just a simple professional relationship?”

“There are rumors that MK received funds from North Korea. If that’s the case, isn’t MK Entertainment also receiving support from the same place? As a director of MK Entertainment, please answer.”

“Ms. Choi Yeon-ha, please look this way! We already know everything, so let’s take off the mask!”

“Hey, don’t push! There’s no more room to go in here!”

“You, you bastard! Which media are you from?”

“Ms. Choi Yeon-ha! Ms. Choi Yeon-ha! We know everything, so let’s do this nicely! What exactly is your relationship with Mr. Kang Jin-ho?”

Questions poured out like a waterfall.

Choi Yeon-ha, cornered against the detention center wall, didn’t react at all and just listened to the reporters’ questions.

“Ms. Choi Yeon-ha, please say something.”

“The fans are very disappointed. Do you have anything to say to them?”

“Mr. K is currently under suspicion of violating the National Security Law. While working together, did you not notice anything suspicious? There’s no way you wouldn’t have known!”

Han Eun-sol gritted her teeth and pushed the reporters away.

“Get out of the way! I said get out of the way! Seriously! Get out of the way!”

She pulled, pushed, and even kicked, but the reporters were not going to budge, blocking her with their entire bodies.

“Hey, what are you!”

“I’m Choi Yeon-ha’s manager! Who gave you permission to film this?”

“Why do we need permission to report! Get lost!”

“These people are really asking for it!”

While the reporters in the back were blocking Han Eun-sol, questions continued to pour out at Choi Yeon-ha.

“Ms. Choi Yeon-ha, please say something! Are you really not in any relationship with Mr. Kang Jin-ho?”

“If you’re not in any relationship, why have you visited him so many times? Isn’t it too frequent to be just a business visit?”

“Please say something to the public, Ms. Choi Yeon-ha!”

‘Noona, you have to deny it!’

Choi Yeon-ha has an image that she has built up over time.

Even in a more suspicious situation, if Choi Yeon-ha looks troubled and says that it’s not like that, the fans will believe her. Unless they present clear evidence right away, the core fans won’t turn away. Then, she can easily gloss over it.

So, right now…

At that moment, Han Eun-sol saw Choi Yeon-ha raise her head.

“Ah…”

An uncontrollable sigh escaped Han Eun-sol’s lips.

Others might not know, but Han Eun-sol could tell. Choi Yeon-ha’s eyes were filled with venom.

The moment she saw those eyes, Han Eun-sol’s whole body broke out in goosebumps.

‘Oh, no.’

Absolutely not!

“N-noona! Noona, calm down! Noona! Noonaaaaaaa!”

At that moment, Choi Yeon-ha grabbed her mask and pulled it off, then took off her hat. Her long, straight hair fell down with a swish, like a scene from a movie.

This wasn’t the Choi Yeon-ha who always wore a business smile whenever she faced the camera. Her eyes were twitching, and her lips were tightly pressed together.

The enraged queen slowly opened her mouth.

“What?”

Han Eun-sol closed her eyes tightly.

It’s over.

Choi Yeon-ha shouted in a sharp voice that sounded like it would tear at any moment.

“What? Why is it any of your business if I go to see my boyfriend? What, you got a problem with that? Huh!”

Like fireworks announcing the start of a party, camera flashes went off one after another.

It was the moment when Choi Yeon-ha’s shout, which would later be regarded as the most intense relationship reveal in the history of the Korean entertainment industry, exploded.