Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 850

Planning (5)

Announcement.

The full instruction of the new General Assembly’s basic martial art will begin tomorrow.

Anyone belonging to the General Assembly can learn it.

Unlike previous methods, the instruction will be in the form of video lectures.

Please check the announcement through the link below and confirm the lecture times.

Textbooks and secret manuals are being distributed at the administration office on the first floor of the main building.

Choi Man-shik narrowed his eyes as he looked at his phone.

‘A text message, huh…’

‘That’s odd.’

He had been a part of the General Assembly since he was young, but he had never received an announcement via text message before.

They did use texts or chats for minor instructions or small team projects, but as far as he could remember, an official announcement like this had never been sent out this way.

It felt strange to see it.

‘Things are changing, I guess.’

The General Assembly had been changing rapidly recently. Anyone who was part of the Assembly would know that. But other than the change in training methods, there weren’t any noticeable changes.

The only visible changes were the elders flying around after being caught by Kang Jin-ho, and the demonic flames running at full speed on Bator’s shoulders and head.

And the fact that buildings were being built like crazy on the mountainside.

All of those things had nothing to do with them.

They were ordinary martial artists who had no direct connection to Bator or Kang Jin-ho, and they weren’t Chinese either.

Choi Man-shik frowned as he clicked the link and accessed the page.

‘Establishment of an electronic disclosure system… and the distribution of smart pads.’

He had already seen it yesterday, but it still felt strange.

Electronic disclosure and smart pads in the General Assembly.

“How is this even working?”

The General Assembly was the last place that would fit with these things.

The General Assembly was old-fashioned. Even the elders rarely used phones. When it came to following the old ways, no place could beat the General Assembly.

So much so that they were said to live more old-fashioned than Cheonghakdong [a traditional village known for preserving old customs], only adopting modern clothing styles discreetly.

“But is this really okay?”

Change was good. But this felt like too much change. To teach a new martial art through video lectures? Was that even possible?

“Why is it so extreme, really?”

Either old-fashioned or crazy.

It felt like the middle ground had disappeared from the General Assembly at some point.

“This is…”

It was unfamiliar for those doing it, but it was just as unfamiliar for those receiving it.

Choi Man-shik checked the time and looked around, seeing that the announced lecture time was approaching.

‘Where am I supposed to watch this?’

Everything was confusing since it was his first time experiencing this. Since it was a video lecture, there wasn’t a specific place to watch it, but he couldn’t just sit on the side of the road to watch it.

He was currently sitting on a bench next to the main training ground. It felt awkward to watch a video there.

‘Let’s go to the auditorium or the training hall for now.’

At least it would feel like he was training there.

Choi Man-shik made up his mind and quickly moved to the auditorium. There were many people who had the same idea as him, and the auditorium was packed.

‘Is there a seat?’

Luckily, there were still seats available.

Choi Man-shik squeezed into a corner and listened to the voices around him.

“What is this, anyway?”

“How would I know?”

“It’s good that they’re teaching a new martial art, but what’s with this method…”

“But if you think about it, isn’t this the first time the Assembly is teaching a martial art to everyone at once?”

“That’s right.”

“It seems efficient though? There’s no way to gather all these people in one place to teach them.”

“That’s true.”

There seemed to be a mix of excitement and anxiety. Just like Choi Man-shik felt.

“Do we have to log in to watch this? Is it live every time?”

“No, today is the first day, so it’s live, but the lectures themselves will be replaced with videos.”

“Did you sign up for membership?”

“I did it a long time ago. You haven’t done that yet?”

“Hey, I can’t log in here?”

No, it was just a complete mess.

‘It’s not just the higher-ups who are out of touch.’

The lower-ranked members were just as out of touch with reality. Well, what would those who were stuck in the mountains learning martial arts know?

The few who were a bit more aware were running around trying to help with the login process.

“No! Sign up for membership first! Can’t you understand?”

“My password isn’t being registered?”

“Don’t you know what special characters are? Should we send you back to special education?”

As the time drew closer, shouts and screams erupted from everywhere.

‘Heh, it’s a mess.’

Choi Man-shik watched the scene with a satisfied look on his face.

Bang!

At that moment, the door burst open, and a person came inside.

“Hey, open the door gently… Chief?”

“Hey!”

Lee Hyun-soo, who had rushed in with a flustered face, looked around.

“Hey, did everyone log in?”

“We’re working on it.”

“No! You guys, it’s been a while since the announcement, and you haven’t even logged in yet! Less than half of you are in!”

“We’re doing our best.”

“Quickly send a message to those who aren’t here and tell them to log in! You guys are so old-fashioned!”

Lee Hyun-soo, who had been living in the 80s just a day ago, was confidently scolding others. Anyone who knew him would have clicked their tongues, but luckily, no one here knew his true nature.

“Tell everyone to log in quickly! I’ll delay it by 20 minutes for now.”

“Yes!”

Lee Hyun-soo ran back outside.

“That guy is always busy.”

“But it seems like he has a lot to do.”

“That’s true.”

It was only after a long time that people started to log in.

When it seemed like a decent number had logged in, his phone rang.

= The broadcast will begin.

Those who received the text message switched their screens and began staring at their phones.

“Hey, isn’t this screen too small?”

“That’s why they’re giving us smart pads.”

“The smart ones must have logged in with their PCs at home by now. If you’re not smart, you suffer.”

“Hey! Hey! It’s starting!”

“Be quiet, be quiet!”

Choi Man-shik also looked at his phone with a slightly nervous face. The maximized preparation screen was being broadcast.

Then, the screen changed, and a familiar person was standing there awkwardly with an awkward expression.

“Pfft!”

“Heh!”

“Hehehe!”

The moment they saw the awkwardness, uncontrollable laughter burst out from everywhere.

Bang Jin-hoon.

The director of the General Assembly and a former head of the Assembly, a man who was second to none in charisma, was unable to hide his awkwardness like a kindergartener entering kindergarten for the first time.

Bang Jin-hoon, looking around, opened his mouth awkwardly.

[Hey, when does this start?]

[It’s started! Master!]

[Huh? It started? Then I just have to do it now? What about the screen?]

[The screen is on! Everyone is watching now!]

[Huh?]

It was obvious that Bang Jin-hoon was flustered. Laughter burst out.

“This is more fun than most personal broadcasts.”

“This is a revolution in the martial arts world. It’s both fun and informative.”

If Bang Jin-hoon had heard this evaluation, his anger would have exploded, but fortunately, voices don’t travel beyond the screen.

[Ahem, hello. Ah, no, hello everyone. I am Bang Jin-hoon, the director of the General Assembly. So, I am, um…]

Bang Jin-hoon turned his head.

[Hey, do I have to introduce myself?]

[No need for introductions, just talk! How many times have I told you?]

[You… your voice is loud, you punk?]

[No, that’s not it…]

[Hey! It’s my first time, how can I do it well! I can get confused!]

[I explained it ten times!]

[I’m nervous, that’s why! I’m nervous!]

[Master! This broadcast is live! Please!]

[Ah! That’s right.]

Choi Man-shik covered his mouth.

‘What is this?’

He felt like he wanted to spam double consonants in the chat if he could.

Bang Jin-hoon looked awkwardly to the side.

[Camera! Camera! Front camera!]

[Ah.]

That was enough. There was no need to make it funnier here.

[Hello, everyone. I am the director of the General Assembly…]

[You already did that!]

[I know, you punk!]

It was hard to tell if the broadcast was a failure or a success. What was certain was that the reaction was explosive.

“This broadcast is awesome.”

“I have to subscribe.”

“This is better than most variety shows.”

With this much from the first broadcast, he was sure to become a popular BJ [Broadcast Jockey, a term for online content creators in South Korea].

[Ahem, anyway.]

Bang Jin-hoon cleared his throat and opened his mouth.

[I am grateful to have met you all through this opportunity. I have always thought that the General Assembly needed a unified martial art. So, recently, I have completed the basic martial art of the General Assembly with the head of the Assembly.]

Bang Jin-hoon turned his head.

[Hey, calling it a basic martial art makes it sound weak? Is there a better word?]

[Why are you asking me that now! Ugh! I’m going crazy, really!]

[I can ask! Why are you getting angry!]

Bang Jin-hoon turned his head to the front with a stiff face.

‘He’s sulking.’

‘He’s angry.’

The broadcast was a mess. In the midst of it, Lee Hyun-soo, who had rushed into the broadcasting room, was heard asking Chun Tae-hoon if the broadcast was going well, and Chun Tae-hoon’s voice, half-crying, was heard answering the question.

[Calling it a basic martial art makes it sound a bit weak, but it’s not a weak martial art at all. The martial art that we will be teaching this time is the foundation of the General Assembly, but it is a martial art that can become the best depending on how you learn it. I can’t say that it’s unconditionally better than the martial arts you’ve been learning, but it’s a masterpiece that Bang Jin-hoon and the head of the Assembly have put their heart and soul into, so I hope you all learn it diligently.]

Bang Jin-hoon’s tone was gradually becoming more stable.

Accordingly, everyone watched the broadcast with a slightly more serious face.

[The center of the General Assembly is you. The General Assembly can only do well if you do well. We will do our best to teach you, so please do your best to learn and follow us. Thank you.]

Bang Jin-hoon bowed his head.

Even though it was an action on the screen, applause erupted.

Choi Man-shik was also clapping without realizing it. It wasn’t applause for the new martial art that Bang Jin-hoon was going to teach.

The fact that Bang Jin-hoon, who had once reached the peak of the General Assembly, was bowing his head sincerely and unassumingly was moving them.

‘This might actually work out well.’

There was anxiety about the video lectures, but Bang Jin-hoon’s attitude was dispelling that anxiety. If the class proceeded like this, it was possible to do it with videos….

Tada-da-da!

At that moment, a fanfare sounded, and a message appeared on the screen with a large balloon.

= ‘Don’t use our bathroom, you Chinese bastards’ has gifted 500 balloons.

[Which bastard sent the balloons! Who is it!]

Chun Tae-hoon’s voice, screaming with all his soul, echoed loudly from the phone.

‘No, maybe it won’t work out.’

Choi Man-shik gave up quickly.