Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 440

“Why can’t you understand?”Elena kicked the floor several times, frustrated. The middle-aged man on the screen didn’t react to Elena’s behavior; instead, he looked at the agitated Elena with disdain.

“This is why I opposed sending you to Korea. You are emotional and lack the ability to assess situations calmly.”

“No! Dad!”

“Knight Wiggins.”

“Then, as Elena, an agent of the Round Table, not your daughter, I am making a suggestion.”

“That’s where you’re wrong.”

Wiggins on the other side of the screen contorted his face. Although his face was covered by a mask, revealing only his mouth, it was enough to tell that he was in a very bad mood.

“It’s also overstepping your authority for a mere pawn to make suggestions to me. I’ve told you countless times, but you lack awareness of your position. That’s why I opposed you joining the Round Table.”

Elena bit her lip tightly.

Being Knight Wiggins’ daughter might seem like a blessed position to others, but to her, it was nothing short of a curse.

No matter what she did, she was always told that it was only possible because she had her father’s status behind her. Even though she had thoroughly hidden the fact that she was Wiggins’ daughter when she joined the Round Table because she didn’t want to hear those words, the rumors spread quickly. Those who had acknowledged her before began to look at her differently after learning the truth.

In the midst of all that, her own father wouldn’t acknowledge her in this way, so Elena couldn’t possibly feel at ease.

“What you need to do is report. Opinions are not needed. This isn’t child’s play. It’s about deciding the fate of the world. Do you think your opinion is needed in such a crucial matter?”

Her nails dug into her palm as she clenched her fist too tightly.

“Those who do not understand the gravity of their mission are not qualified to invoke the name of the Round Table. If there had been even one other suitable candidate, I would have recalled you immediately.”

“I am so honored that you care so much about this mere pawn.”

“You’re being sarcastic.”

“You’re the one being sarcastic!”

“Enough.”

Wiggins on the screen waved his finger.

“That’s enough. I have no intention of indulging you, Pawn Elena.”

“Yes.”

“Report everything you’ve seen.”

Elena bit her lip tightly. But an order had already been given, and if she resisted further, it would really look like she was throwing a tantrum at her father. Now was the time to separate personal matters from official duties.

“The man I saw, Kang Jin-ho, is…”

After the explanation was over, Knight Wiggins rested his chin on his hand and fell into thought.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. It’s all true.”

“He’s more dangerous than I thought.”

“You shouldn’t touch him.”

Elena said urgently.

“The Round Table’s basic principle is wrong. He’s not someone you can use. You can’t tame a wild animal. It’s better to leave him alone. It would be better to calm down other countries that can communicate…”

“I told you that your thoughts are not needed, didn’t I?”

Elena’s face contorted.

Her eyes flickered as she kept her mouth shut.

“You’re talking nonsense.”

Wiggins, who was deeply buried in a large chair, opened his mouth languidly.

“Humans have always tamed wild animals. Even the horse, the symbol of the Knight, was originally a wild animal. Even the dog you adore was originally no different from a wolf.”

“This is different. There’s no way to tame a tiger.”

“It seems you haven’t been to a circus. I regret that I didn’t give you many experiences when you were young, as it seems to be hindering your thinking.”

“Wasn’t it you who told me not to talk about such things here, Knight Wiggins?”

“I admit it. I apologize.”

Knight Wiggins, straightening his back, spoke in a stern tone.

“I have fully understood the danger of Kang Jin-ho. I also understand that he is not someone you can communicate with. There is one thing that is right in your words. It is easier to kill a dangerous wild animal than to tame it.”

Elena’s eyes trembled.

“What exactly did you hear?”

Her voice began to rise.

“He’s dangerous. He’s dangerous. I’ve never felt such intimidation even from the Master. He’s…”

“You foolish one!”

Wiggins’ voice sounded ruthless.

“Do you think you can dare to discuss the Master at your level?”

“But…”

“You haven’t even seen the Master’s shadow properly. How dare you discuss the Master’s dignity? You’re like someone who can barely cross a stream talking about the ocean.”

Elena’s body trembled.

This person had no intention of listening to her. Perhaps the person who least acknowledged her in the Round Table was Knight Wiggins himself.

Wiggins was completely ignoring her abilities because she was his daughter.

“It’s natural that a small dog baring its teeth outside the house is scarier than a big dog kept at home. Just because that guy threatened you a little, how dare you compare him to the Master’s dignity?”

“I am also a member of the Round Table!”

Wiggins narrowed his eyes at Elena’s voice, which had come out nervously.

“You may see me as insignificant, but I have already carried out numerous missions. I’m not a spoiled brat who just plays around at home. This is something I have fully grasped with my experience and abilities. Yes, maybe it was a mistake to compare him to the Master, as you said. But it’s a clear fact that he was more threatening and terrifying than anyone I’ve ever seen.”

“And it’s also a clear fact that your feelings and insights are not worth considering in the Round Table.”

Elena felt the strength draining from her body. She realized that it was impossible to persuade this person, no matter what words or evidence she presented.

“The matter regarding that man will now be decided by the Round Table. You are not to do anything. Just watch him and report any unusual activity.”

“What I’m saying is…”

“I warn you…”

Wiggins cut off Elena’s words.

“Don’t do anything foolish. I’m saying this because I know you. Just watch. If you do anything that goes against the Round Table’s instructions, I will recall you even if it means leaving a void in Korea. I’m saying this again, I will not tolerate any of your individual actions. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

“…Yes.”

“Then, you may go.”

Elena clenched her teeth as she watched the screen cut off coldly. Her clenched fist was trembling.

The humiliation of being ignored by her father made her angry, but what truly angered her now was that Knight Wiggins completely failed to understand her warning.

‘I have to stop them.’

This wasn’t just about rebelling against her father. The Round Table was completely misjudging Kang Jin-ho. He was not someone to be trifled with. He was not someone who could be tamed, as Wiggins had judged, or simply killed if he didn’t listen.

If they carelessly touched him, the powder keg that was East Asia would explode. And then, the aftermath would engulf the entire world.

“Hoo…”

Elena took a deep breath and looked at the situation calmly.

‘It’s not strange that they think that way.’

It would be stranger if they changed the Round Table’s direction just by believing Elena’s words. Elena was just a mere informant, and the Round Table’s instructions were the result of the Knights’ careful consideration. Even if another informant had given the same report, the result would not have changed.

In other words, no matter what Elena did now, the Round Table would not change. She didn’t know how they would deal with Kang Jin-ho, but judging from Wiggins’ reaction, the outcome would not be favorable.

Then it was over.

Elena bit her nails.

‘I have to mend the relationship that’s about to break.’

It wasn’t just for her sake, but for the sake of the world, that Kang Jin-ho should not become hostile to the Round Table.

“Don’t do anything?”

Elena scoffed.

Don’t do anything if you don’t want to be excluded from the Round Table. That man still didn’t understand his own daughter. Elena didn’t want to belong to the Round Table. She joined the Round Table because there was a way for her to work for the world.

The order was reversed.

Even if she was kicked out of the Round Table, Elena would do it without hesitation if it was the path for the world.

And that moment had come to her now.

“Even if he’s a father I don’t like, it’s a child’s job to fix their father’s mistakes.”

Elena turned around and walked out.

“You should be grateful, you damn father. I’ll take care of that damn thing for you.”

First, she needed to meet Kang Jin-ho again. Before those people caused an accident.

“This is a headache.”

Wiggins rubbed his eyes.

“Why did that girl have to go to such an important place? Isn’t personnel management too lax, Purvis?”

Purvis sighed softly and replied.

“May I speak frankly?”

“Speak.”

“You are underestimating Elena too much, Knight.”

“…Me?”

“Yes.”

Purvis paused slightly and continued.

“She is an excellent agent. She has successfully completed all her assigned tasks, and her abilities are considerable. Especially for us, who have to operate all over the world, her language skills are invaluable. It’s not easy to find someone who can travel to multiple countries at the same time and have the ability.”

“Of course, I acknowledge that.”

Wiggins slightly adjusted his mask.

“It’s difficult to develop individual strength while also paying attention to other aspects. Even now, there are fools who think that everything will be solved if only I become stronger. I acknowledge that part. I’ve emphasized it since she was young. Military power is a secondary issue. The important thing is to become a useful person. But!”

Wiggins’ voice tone rose.

“She’s too self-centered. She has too strong of a tendency to try to become a hero herself. She’s not the kind of talent that an organization would ever want.”

“Even considering that, she is excellent.”

“We don’t want excellent talent!”

Wiggins’ eyes flashed.

“What we need is not excellent talent, but suitable talent. Someone who can remain calm even while walking on thin ice. She’s too far off. She’ll cause a big accident someday.”

Purvis neither agreed nor disagreed with that statement.

‘You’re being harsh.’

He was expecting too much because she was his daughter.

“…So, what are you going to do about Kang Jin-ho?”

Wiggins leaned back in his chair and muttered.

“He must be eliminated.”