Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1740

KWA-AAAAAAA! A squadron flying at supersonic speeds sliced through the darkness.

[Entering!]

The squadron, which had been flying in a straight line, simultaneously changed direction and accelerated towards the inland.

[Enemy aircraft detected ahead! Scatter!]

“Roger.”

The squadron scattered left and right immediately. Then, ignoring the enemy aircraft, they began to penetrate inland.

“They’re tailing us.”

[As planned.]

Jet engines roared, spewing fire. Soon, enemy aircraft circled and followed behind them.

It was a situation that would make anyone break out in a cold sweat, but neither side recklessly opened fire. They lacked the confidence to handle the consequences of a sloppy first attack.

‘No one in their right mind would order an attack.’

Because it was the same for them.

“Come and get us, you bastards.”

The fighters, with enemy aircraft on their tails, turned in all directions. The fighters, turning erratically as if performing an air show, drew clear lines in the night sky.

“Guiding them!”

[See you alive.]

Before reaching the inland, the fighters, each with an enemy aircraft on their tail, rapidly exited the airspace.

At the same time, the same thing was happening in various parts of Chinese airspace.

The Chinese air force was in chaos, trying to track the incoming fighters. The squadron formations collapsed, and the defense lines were shaken.

At the same time…

“Entering!”

The transport planes following behind the fighters didn’t miss the opening and plunged inside.

GOOOOOOOOO!

The engines, pushed to their limits, screamed, and the fuselage shook violently. But the eyes of those holding the controls were unwavering.

“Open the hatch?”

“Wait! Not yet! We have to reach the coast!”

“Damn it, we’ll be shot down before that!”

“I said not yet! Wait! Go deeper! Deeper!”

Bloodshot eyes stared intently at the coastline.

‘Deeper! Just a little more!’

It felt like their hearts would burst out of their throats. If the squadron chasing the fighters targeted them or if they were shelled from below, their lives would be as good as gone.

But…

“They can’t attack! If those bastards have any sense, they won’t attack the transport planes first!”

Whether they truly believed it or just wanted to, there was conviction in that voice.

“Going in deeper?”

“Just a little!”

“More?”

“Turn!”

The transport plane, flying at maximum speed, twisted its direction. The fuselage tilted sharply, making their heads spin.

Thanks to that, the transport plane’s route barely grazed the coastline.

“Open the hatch!”

“Yes!”

“Tell them to drop!”

“Relaying!”

Now, they leave it to the rear.

“Quickly retreat. Before those damn Chinese bastards catch up!”

“They’re coming!”

The Changwang faction’s warriors, who had been waiting on the coast, bared their teeth as they saw the transport planes flying in.

“Just as expected.”

They absolutely could not enter the inland. Not even the United States could do that. No matter how much it was just a transport plane and not a bomber, no one in their right mind would bring a transport plane into another country’s inland.

Then, the only place they could target was the coast.

If they could just land, there would be no difference between the coast and the inland. Considering the incredible mobility of the warriors, they just needed to get their feet on the ground somehow.

Soon, the hatch of that transport plane would open, and the warriors of the General Assembly would pour out.

‘And as soon as they land, I’ll just kill them all!’

The one in the lead raised his voice.

“Support?”

“Those who were occupying the side coast are all moving this way! And we’ve requested support from everyone nearby!”

“Good.”

If they could completely occupy the coast, the scattered guys falling down would be nothing more than easy prey. They wouldn’t be able to put up a proper resistance while falling from the sky, and they wouldn’t be able to group up, so the result was obvious.

“I’d like to smash that transport plane too, but…”

It was just a pity that they couldn’t.

Anyway, the place they were stepping into was the warrior’s territory.

“They’re coming!”

At that moment, they saw the hatch of the transport plane opening.

“Everyone, prepare for battle!”

“Yes!”

The Changwang faction’s warriors, each drawing their weapons, stared at the transport plane with sharp eyes.

Right after that…

Something fell in a line from the hatch of the transport plane. At the same time, parachutes opened, creating a long line.

“They’re desperate to die. Before their feet touch the ground…”

The one who was speaking stopped talking.

‘What is it?’

He frowned and stared intently at the parachutes descending in the darkness.

“It’s not people?”

It was too big to be people.

“What is it! What’s coming down? Is it a bomb?”

“I-it looks like supplies.”

“Supplies?”

“You know… when a battle breaks out, supplies are dropped by transport planes in places where transport units can’t approach. It looks exactly like that.”

“What the hell are you talking about! There are no troops here, so why would we need supplies?”

“W-well, don’t ask me…”

The one who was speaking turned his head sharply with bloodshot eyes.

“First, check it! Check it as soon as it reaches the ground!”

“Yes!”

His head began to get confused.

‘Is it just here?’

There wouldn’t be just one transport plane. So, it was possible that warriors were jumping out in other places and supplies were being dropped here.

But even so, what he couldn’t understand was why they needed supplies. Warriors didn’t really need equipment. It meant that they didn’t need such supplies.

‘Are they dropping food in anticipation of a prolonged war?’

That wasn’t logical either. It would be more realistic for individuals to carry backpacks.

Before his thoughts could be organized, boxes with parachutes landed on the ground.

“Open them!”

“Yes!”

The warriors rushed towards the first box that had fallen.

“You idiots, don’t crowd around, just one person go! What if there’s a bomb inside!”

The probability wasn’t high, but they couldn’t not prepare.

CRACK!

The box was torn open.

Everyone watched the scene with anxious faces.

“…Uh, there’s nothing.”

“What?”

“It’s empty! There’s nothing inside!”

“What did you say?”

A scream of bewilderment burst out.

“Tear them all open! Open them all! Now!”

“Yes!”

The Changwang faction’s warriors rushed towards the boxes falling in a row.

The cautious hands from the beginning were already gone. Everyone was opening the boxes roughly, as if breaking them.

“It’s empty!”

“There’s nothing!”

“Nothing!”

Everyone was at a loss for words.

“…What the hell is going on?”

They sent a transport plane with all that fuss, and the boxes they dropped were empty? Then why did they do this crazy thing?

“Support units are arriving!”

“…What?”

“We requested support from those on the surrounding coasts and adjacent points! They’re arriving now.”

The eyes of the one in the lead trembled.

“Could it be…”

His head turned sharply inward.

Towards the endless expanse of land.

His gaze shifted slightly.

China was also a place visited by people from many countries. Now, blonde hair and blue eyes were no longer unfamiliar. But the innate difference was enough to attract attention for a brief moment.

However, the Westerner who received the gaze walked calmly, as if he was used to such gazes. He was carrying something in both hands.

He must have done enough shopping and was returning to his accommodation late at night.

Those sitting at the stalls drinking were whispering as they watched him.

“Where is he going?”

“He’s probably going to his accommodation. It’s late.”

“No, not that…”

“Why? It’s not like you’ve never seen a Westerner before, why are you acting like you’ve seen a ghost?”

“It’s not that!”

“Then?”

“…Is there accommodation over there?”

At that, the one sitting across from him tilted his head.

“Oh, now that you mention it, that area is an industrial complex, not a place to stay…”

They looked at the receding Westerner with puzzled eyes.

“Uncle Jang, stop drinking and go home! We need to close the shop!”

“Oh, you. Do you know that person?”

“Who… oh, that person?”

The shop owner chuckled.

“A lot of people have been asking. That guy said he’s doing some business? Renting a warehouse, buying goods, and importing them to his home country.”

“Ah, so that’s why he’s going there.”

“That’s a good thing. It means our goods are selling a lot.”

The eyes of those who had been suspicious softened.

“But, what is he importing?”

“I don’t know about that. Anyway, stop drinking and get up! How long are you going to keep drinking!”

“My wife is less nagging than you.”

Leaving behind the lively atmosphere, a man with noticeable blonde hair slipped into the darkness.

SQUEAK!

As the old iron door closed, the man put down what he was holding. Then, he immediately stretched his hand to the side.

WHOOSH!

The space rippled as if a wave was passing through it. The man unhesitatingly put his hand inside.

Soon, his hand came out again, holding a small satellite phone.

The man, having pulled out a long antenna, made a call somewhere.

“The surroundings are safe.”

[Is the preparation done?]

“It’s finished! Please signal. I’ll connect now.”

[Understood.]

The man, having put the disconnected phone back into the subspace, looked around again with a slightly nervous face.

‘Detect.’

Nothing.

No danger was felt within the safe distance.

Even those who had been scouting the area once every half day had completely disappeared.

Thinking that all preparations were complete, he quickly ran inside and pulled off the large cloth that was covering something.

‘Good.’

The magic circle filling the warehouse came into his sight.

“I’m sure they’ve been monitoring everyone coming from Korea.”

But China was now a country visited by people from all sorts of countries around the world.

For example, France, or England, or maybe Portugal.

Especially recently, it wasn’t easy to inspect a French person who didn’t have a bad relationship with China. Yes, a French person like Martin.

WHOOSH!

The man, having put his hand into the subspace, took out pre-supplied rechargeable mana batteries and placed them in the magic circle.

Originally, more mages were needed, but this new magical tool created by Wiggins drastically reduced the number of people needed to activate the magic circle.

The problem was that it was disposable, but there would be no need to open this magic circle again anyway.

Martin looked around again with nervous eyes. When opening a magic circle, a large amount of mana was released. If there were warriors of the Changwang faction nearby, his head would be cut off before he could even activate the magic circle.

But the area around him was clearly empty right now.

FLASH!

At that moment, the center of the magic circle emitted a bright light. Martin, having received the signal, gritted his teeth and pushed mana into the magic circle.

A disposable gate that could only be used once.

That was why it was easier to make than a normal gate.

He had been in China for weeks to make this. To avoid everyone’s eyes, he actually bought goods and even sent them to France.

All of that was only for this moment.

“Gate open!”

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!

The magic circle emitted a dazzling light.

WHOOSH!

A light so bright it could blind you burst out of the blacked-out windows of the warehouse.

‘Just a little! Just a little more!’

Sweat poured down his entire body like rain due to tension and mana consumption. If this went wrong, even those being transported would be in danger!

’80 percent, roughly 90 percent? No. A little more!’

His lips cracked and blood trickled down. But Martin’s focus was entirely on the gate.

And at that moment.

CRASH!

The warehouse door burst open, and a group of people rushed inside.

“You bastard! What are you up to!”

Martin pushed mana without looking back.

“Kill him! Stop him now!”

“HAAAAAAAP!”

The dagger of the one who flew in at the speed of light flew towards Martin’s spine, but at that very moment.

CLANG!

With a sharp metallic sound, the dagger bounced into the sky. The dagger, spinning around, was driven into the floor.

THUD.

Martin sat down on the spot.

“Good job, handsome man.”

Bang Jin-hoon, who walked out from the dazzling light, patted Martin’s shoulder.

“Now it’s our turn to work.

Let’s start! Everyone!”

“Yes!”

The warriors of the General Assembly poured out like a wave from the light and charged forward.

Watching the scene, Bang Jin-hoon whistled lightly.

“Anyway, he’s got a good head on his shoulders.”

It was a compliment that Lee Hyun-soo would have cheered for if he had heard it.