Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 467

“I don’t know what you’re trying to do, but you’d better stop right now.”

Vincent frowned, looking at the audacious woman who had come to see him first thing in the morning.

“Did I grant you, Phone Elain, an audience?”

“I am an intelligence agent from Korea, officially dispatched by the Round Table. Of course, I have the right to an audience.”

“Then you should also know that I am currently carrying out a legitimate order from the Round Table, right? Since when did an intelligence agent have the authority to deny and interfere with the Round Table’s orders? Is that something Knight Wiggins taught you?”

“Don’t insult my father. Before I bite off that big nose of yours.”

“It seems there’s some kind of bond even between a father and daughter who are known to have a bad relationship. I can’t understand the way British people think.”

“Nationalities aren’t important. Isn’t the Round Table supposed to be a place where everyone is equal? I never thought I’d hear such a primitive idea about nationality coming from your mouth.”

“Did you just call me primitive?”

“Are you going to say you’re not?”

Vincent stared at Elain silently. But Elain didn’t back down an inch.

“Indeed, that was my mistake. I admit it.”

Vincent bowed his head politely.

It was shameful to bow his head to this young girl, but it was even more shameful to gloss over his mistake without admitting it.

“No, it was I who spoke too harshly.”

Elain, perhaps flustered by Vincent’s polite apology, took a slight step back.

“But this isn’t just me being stubborn. Kang Jin-ho is more dangerous than you think. You must never provoke him.”

“Did you report that to Knight Wiggins as well?”

“Yes. Thoroughly.”

“But, Phone Elain.”

Vincent said firmly.

“The order from above is to eliminate Kang Jin-ho. I have no idea what you told them, but it seems your argument was not accepted at all.”

“It probably didn’t even get through.”

Elain bit her lip. Despite how much she had emphasized it.

‘It’s not an emotional issue.’

This was incompetence.

Even though she had reported everything she had learned as an intelligence agent, the fact that this conclusion was reached could only make her suspect Knight Wiggins’ incompetence.

“Please tell Knight LeBeau.”

“To Knight LeBeau?”

“Yes.”

Elain said firmly.

“Knight Wiggins is completely misunderstanding the situation. Kang Jin-ho is different from what Knight Wiggins has judged. He is someone who should not be touched.”

“Why is that?”

“Because he’s like a bomb.”

“You seem to be mistaken.”

Vincent let out a low sigh.

“We are the ones who eliminate that bomb. I understand your argument, but your argument is the same as urging us to eliminate him.”

“It’s not easy to eliminate him.”

“Even with the Chevalier here?”

Elain shut her mouth tightly.

“Forty Chevaliers have come. Regular Chevaliers at that. And you’re saying they can’t eliminate one person?”

“He has his own forces.”

“Of course, he would. But.”

Vincent tapped the documents in his hand.

“According to this report, Kang Jin-ho enjoys moving alone without bringing others with him. Then we can target that time. So, I’ll ask you. Who wrote this report?”

“……It was me.”

“That’s quite surprising.”

Vincent raised both arms exaggeratedly.

“There’s a discrepancy between what you’re saying and your report, so I don’t know which one to trust. So tell me, Phone Elain. Which one should I listen to? Are you wrong? Or is your report?”

Elain couldn’t answer and bit her lip.

The report was undoubtedly true.

And she also judged that the Knights could eliminate Kang Jin-ho if they directly intervened.

But…….

‘What is this unease?’

The moment she saw the Chevaliers, her anxiety became extreme. When she had seen them before, she was shocked that France had such a powerful order of knights, thinking they were all talk.

Why do they seem so unreliable now? Is it because she has already seen Kang Jin-ho?

“Monsieur Vincent.”

“Speak.”

“What I’m about to say might sound strange. I admit that it might sound like I’m disrespecting you.”

“Hmm.”

“But please consider it one more time. Kang Jin-ho is someone you really shouldn’t touch carelessly. Please tell Knight LeBeau. Knight Wiggins has made a mistake. Kang Jin-ho needs a conciliatory approach, not a hardline one.”

“Hmm.”

“And one more thing.”

Vincent slightly raised his eyes.

“Is there more?”

“There is someone else besides me watching Kang Jin-ho.”

“……What did you just say?”

“In my judgment, either China or Japan has already started moving. If we target Kang Jin-ho as we are now, we will inevitably clash with them.”

Vincent pressed his temples. Every single thing was a headache.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. I’m sure.”

“I understand for now. You may leave.”

“Monsieur Vincent.”

“I said you may leave. I understand your opinion well. But anything more than this is overstepping your authority.”

When Elain didn’t leave and bit her lip, Vincent sighed and said,

“Don’t worry and leave. Honestly, I don’t respect the British. But I respect the Phone [a term for a highly skilled intelligence agent]. Your opinion is as an intelligence agent. And the information you’ve confirmed as an intelligence agent. Ignoring that fact and making a unilateral decision goes against the principles. All of your statements and opinions will be reported to Knight LeBeau immediately.”

Elain let out a sigh of relief.

“Thank you.”

“Leave. And…… don’t take your eyes off Kang Jin-ho. I need real-time information on who he’s contacting and where he’s moving.”

“Yes.”

As Elain bowed deeply and went outside, Vincent clicked his tongue.

“Tsk.”

Mathieu came in with tea.

“Mariage Frères [a French tea brand].”

“You should have brought coffee.”

“You wanted tea a moment ago.”

“After seeing that British woman, I don’t like tea anymore.”

Vincent shook his head.

“It’s strange that she’s British. I’d believe it if you said she was Italian.”

“That’s racist.”

“Let’s just let it slide since it’s just us.”

Vincent waved his hand, and Mathieu chuckled and placed the tea on the table.

“What are you going to do?”

“I have to report it.”

“Do you believe her opinion?”

“No.”

Vincent shook his head firmly.

“I’m not stupid enough to believe the words of a mere Phone and an incompetent Brit. But one thing is certain. The relationship between Phone Elain and Knight Wiggins is the worst. If I report it to Knight LeBeau appropriately, I might be able to gain something.”

“That’s a wise decision. Then what about Kang Jin-ho?”

“He must be eliminated.”

Mathieu made a slightly troubled expression at Vincent’s firm voice. What Elain had said a moment ago bothered him.

“Even if we interpret the information that way, we can’t deny that the information she brings is of high quality. The fact that someone else is monitoring Kang Jin-ho is bothering me.”

“Hmm.”

Vincent also nodded as if he needed to think about that part.

“That’s right. It’s a problem. But isn’t it irrelevant?”

“Yes?”

“The Round Table tends to be too afraid of conflicts between countries. In fact, those who are monitoring him might be Kang Jin-ho’s fans, trying to take paparazzi shots. Isn’t that right?”

“Of course.”

“If that’s the case, then they’re aiming for Kang Jin-ho. The enemy of my enemy can be my friend. Even if we find out about each other’s existence in the middle, if our goal of eliminating Kang Jin-ho aligns, there shouldn’t be any trouble.”

“Isn’t that not such a simple problem?”

“No. It’s a simple problem.”

Vincent said firmly.

“The others will have a purpose in the benefits they gain by killing Kang Jin-ho. But we will withdraw after eliminating Kang Jin-ho. If we make that fact clear, they will have no reason to stop us.”

“……Certainly.”

Mathieu had no choice but to admit that Vincent was right. It was because of this ability to get to the heart of the matter that Vincent was the head of the Chevaliers.

“Then, the order?”

“Nothing will change.”

Vincent got up from his seat and said firmly.

“We’ve gathered all the information we need. Now, all that’s left is action. We will eliminate Kang Jin-ho as soon as possible. As quickly as possible. If the situation allows us to leave no trace, then anytime is good. Refer to Phone Elain’s information and activate all the independently extended information lines. We will target when Kang Jin-ho is alone.”

“I will follow your orders.”

“We must succeed. If we can succeed in this, Knight LeBeau’s position will be solidified. Then the next Round Table will be dominated by our French Empire. Not those roast beefs [a derogatory term for the British].”

“Yes!”

Watching Mathieu salute and go outside, Vincent muttered.

“To be scared and tremble at a mere Oriental.”

He’s Knight Wiggins’ child, yet he has no self-awareness. It’s because people like that are in the center of the Round Table that the Round Table has become so weak.

The only way to restore the Round Table’s reputation is for Knight LeBeau to take over the Round Table. Vincent solidified his purpose and went outside to check his equipment.

“Hmph.”

Elain snorted.

“I knew it.”

It was a well-known fact that the French were two-faced. Elain wasn’t someone who would believe what those guys said.

The small bug she had attached to the bottom of her shoe had transmitted their conversation to Elain without missing a word.

“Now, what should I do?”

Her eyes sharpened.

“I need to meet Kang Jin-ho before those idiots cause an accident.”

In reality, there was no way for her to stop the Round Table now. Every channel she could contact had rejected her opinion. So now, all that was left was an independent route.

“Hoo.”

Her body trembled slightly as she thought of Kang Jin-ho. The fact that she had to face him alone was a burden, but what could she do? That was the only way to save the world.

“Now, how should I try to meet him?”

Should she call him?

Or should she barge in like last time?

Or should she meet him again by chance? Should she hold a coffee and spill it?

Elain took out her phone and dialed a number.

“It’s me. Please find out where Kang Jin-ho is right now.”

The answer came surprisingly quickly.

“What?”

Elain’s eyes widened.

“The West Sea? Kang Jin-ho headed to the West Sea?”

The West Sea? Why the West Sea all of a sudden?

“A-Alone?”

Elain’s eyes trembled.

“T-This information, you’re the only one who knows it, right?”

After hearing the answer, Elain shouted without realizing it.

“I told you to give me all the information first! How could you give it to the Chevaliers!”

She had heard absurd words, but there was no time to argue.

– Leave immediately! Immediately!

A desperate voice came from the earpiece connected to the bug. The Chevaliers had noticed Kang Jin-ho’s movements and were leaving to kill him.

‘I’m screwed.’

Elain covered her face in despair.

She couldn’t stop anything.

The situation was starting to spiral out of control.