Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 952

“……What nonsense.”

Knight Levo’s voice was laced with a hollow laugh. However, he couldn’t openly scorn the Master because the Master’s face was utterly serious.

“Did you say Wiggins is coming?”

“That’s right.”

“Master.”

Knight Levo shook his head.

“I know you overestimate Wiggins. But there’s a limit to that. The Round Table is already in my hands. Thanks to your suspension, I’ve even seized control of the Round Table’s military power. So, what can Wiggins possibly do? Did he secretly take assassin lessons or something?”

The Master shook his head.

Despite the constant stream of sarcasm, he did not get agitated.

“Wiggins won’t be able to face you.”

“You know that well.”

“But the General Assembly can face you.”

“It’s not Wiggins I’m wary of. It’s Kang Jin-ho, who might come with Wiggins. He’s not human.”

Knight Levo narrowed his brow.

There were dozens of things he could refute. But there was something more important than all those refutations.

“If what the Master says is true!”

Knight Levo’s eyes blazed.

“Why are you telling me this? If Wiggins kills me and seizes the Round Table, wouldn’t that be a good outcome for you? Wouldn’t it be better for me to die without a shred of suspicion or preparation?”

“That’s why I said it,” the Master chuckled.

“You all are like my children to me.”

“And even if I had no affection for you, even if I hated you, my choice wouldn’t have changed. If you were to take over the Round Table, it would still be an organization that could be called the Round Table, even if the direction was different. But from the moment it falls into Wiggins’ hands, it can no longer be called the Round Table.”

Knight Levo looked at the Master with a complex gaze.

He couldn’t understand.

He couldn’t understand this man at all.

“……Have a good time.”

If he couldn’t understand, he could just exclude it. Knight Levo turned and walked out.

The Master, left alone in the dark prison, let out a deep sigh.

“Serves me right.”

He couldn’t agree with anything Knight Levo said. But there was one thing he had to agree with.

‘My edge is gone.’

He was no longer the Master of the past.

The reason was very simple. Wiggins knew something he had not predicted at all. He must have predicted that the situation would unfold like this.

That’s why he set those conditions.

Even Knight Levo had surpassed him.

He knew that Knight Levo had a grudge against him, but he never thought that he could succeed in such a secret maneuver and politically destroy him.

At best, he had expected him to express his dissatisfaction or attempt to overthrow him by force.

But both Knight Levo and Wiggins had exceeded his expectations.

Knight Levo had destroyed everything without lifting a finger, and Wiggins had predicted his future, which even he could not have guessed. And then….

‘He sent me back to the jaws of death without a moment’s hesitation.’

“Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo.”

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He couldn’t help but laugh.

What truly impressed him was Wiggins’ insight.

If things had gone slightly wrong, or if the Master had tried to resist, the Master would not be of this world by now. It was more advantageous to completely eliminate him than to leave behind a half-baked threat.

But Wiggins had calmly seen him off, even while anticipating that the Master would be impeached.

“You’ve grown up very well.”

It wasn’t sarcasm, but genuine admiration.

Knight Levo and Wiggins.

They had now grown beyond the Master. So, the Master no longer had a place. Quietly dying in this prison might not be such a bad end. His role was over now.

Rejoicing in Wiggins’ growth and worrying about the Round Table were no longer his roles. He was now an observer. He would just watch. The next generation’s fight.

“……You’re making me feel terrible to the end.”

Knight Levo, who had come out of the underground prison, ordered the guard to keep a close watch. The guard shrugged, pointing to the CCTV in place.

He didn’t like the reaction, but Knight Levo, not wanting to create any rumors before the Master’s election was over, shut his mouth and left the building.

“What’s the situation?”

“We’ve occupied the Master’s residence. His personal guards have also been disarmed.”

“What about England?”

“Knight Chadwick is not moving.”

“He can’t move.”

Knight Chadwick was the one who became the Knight of England after Wiggins. Since the Master was from England, any backlash would come from him.

“Monitor him thoroughly. Two days, that’s all I need. After two days, when I’m in the Master’s position, even he can’t do anything.”

“Understood.”

“And…”

“Yes?”

“Increase the security.”

“Security, you say?”

“Yes. Reinforce the security forces from the homeland. And mobilize all intelligence to monitor those coming from Korea to Europe.”

“N-Knight, that’s impossible. To monitor all those people…”

“Just check who is entering. If monitoring Europe is impossible, focus on England. They won’t be coming by boat to this damned island.”

“……Understood.”

He knew it was an unreasonable task. But now was the time to be unreasonable.

Knight Levo licked his lips.

‘There’s a high probability that the Master is senile, but…’

Wiggins was not stupid.

He had belittled him as a youngster, but that was only when compared to Knight Levo. By ordinary people’s standards, Wiggins was more than a genius.

Such a smart person would not do something stupid like invading Europe, which was the Round Table’s territory.

‘Either way is fine.’

If Wiggins stayed in Korea, Knight Levo would slowly wither him to death using the power and authority of the Round Table. But if he came to England, he would just take his head himself. Either way, Wiggins’ fate would not change.

It was just a matter of being a little faster or slower.

“He wouldn’t be that stupid, would he?”

“Yes?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Knight Levo shook his head and walked forward.

He had a lot to do from now on.

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“I’m going to England.”

Everyone stared at Wiggins with blank eyes. But Wiggins responded to the gazes with a gentle smile.

“It’s a golden opportunity. If it’s not now, we can’t intervene. We need to go to England as soon as possible.”

“……Wiggins.”

Bator sighed and said.

“You seem to need some rest? You’ve been busy lately, haven’t you?”

“I’m perfectly fine.”

“That’s what they all usually say.”

“I’m really fine.”

“Hmm, that’s usually how they retort.”

Wiggins sighed.

“I want to avoid misunderstandings. I’m speaking with a perfectly rational judgment. Now is the best time to intervene. If we delay any longer, there’s a high chance that problems will arise.”

“So…”

Lee Hyun-soo took over Wiggins’ words.

“There’s a rebellion within the Round Table, and the Master has been impeached and imprisoned?”

“That’s right.”

“So, we need to intervene and reinstate the Master?”

“Whether to reinstate the Master is a separate issue. The important thing is to prevent the hardliners from seizing power. You understand the problem clearly.”

“……No, Master.”

Lee Hyun-soo glanced at everyone. Everyone in the room was looking at Wiggins with dumbfounded expressions.

‘It’s understandable.’

Bang Jin-hoon, who had heard the translation, contorted his face.

“No, we’re not some kind of Earth Defense Force, and there’s a power struggle in England on the other side of the world, so why should we go and solve it?”

“It’s a necessary thing.”

“There are countless necessary things in the world! Building schools in Africa is also urgently needed.”

“……It really is a necessary thing.”

“Geez, I can’t understand this guy.”

Bang Jin-hoon frowned.

“Tell me honestly. Isn’t it because there’s a problem in your hometown that you want to intervene?”

“Director Bang, I wish you would refrain from saying such things.”

“It’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s not like your origin will become America because of that. People are all the same.”

Wiggins sighed.

Then, he fixed his gaze on Kang Jin-ho. There was no point in trying to persuade the others. What mattered was Kang Jin-ho’s decision.

“Lord, we must intervene.”

“Why?”

“Because the return on investment is high. If it’s not this time, I won’t intervene in the Round Table. But now is the optimal time for intervention. Since the Master has not been newly elected, there are limitations on the forces that can be mobilized, and there are limitations on how they can respond. If it’s now, we can face them with a small number. If we delay here for just five days, they will become impregnable.”

“The reason doesn’t make sense.”

Kang Jin-ho took out a cigarette.

“Tell me the real reason. Why do we need to intervene and normalize the Round Table?”

“It’s beneficial to us…”

“Wiggins.”

Kang Jin-ho interrupted Wiggins again.

Then, he looked at Wiggins without saying anything. Nothing in the room moved except for the slowly drifting cigarette smoke. After staring at Wiggins like that for a long time, Kang Jin-ho spoke again.

“Why?”

“••••••Lord.”

Wiggins’ voice changed.

“The power of the Round Table is immense. And if we can intervene now, we can control that Round Table with our own hands.”

“Controlling a force on the other side of the world… It’s not particularly appealing.”

“It will be a great help.”

“I don’t need help.”

Kang Jin-ho chuckled and looked at Wiggins.

“I’m already struggling to manage and organize what I have. What should I ask for help with here? Should I get some bread?”

Wiggins couldn’t say anything more.

“Let’s drop the useless stuff. Tell me as it is. The benefits we can get by joining hands with them can be obtained without intervening in this situation. You must have known that. So, why did you push the situation this far?”

Wiggins was silent for a moment.

Wiggins, who had lowered his head and organized his thoughts, raised his head again and looked straight at Kang Jin-ho.

“I want to purge all the hardliners and purify the Round Table. It will be a positive thing for the Round Table, and the General Assembly can take this opportunity to exert a strong influence on the Round Table.”

“So…”

Kang Jin-ho smiled and looked at Wiggins.

“Who are these hardliners you want to get rid of?”

“If you keep pushing me like this…”

“Who?”

Wiggins sighed and opened his mouth.

“Knight Levo, I want to stab that annoying bastard in the face.”

“Did everyone hear that?”

Bator nodded.

“Ah, well, if that’s the case, we should help.”

“Kuh, our Director Wiggins. You’re a man.”

“……Well, it’s easier to understand than talk about benefits.”

Wiggins’ face flushed slightly.

After that, Kang Jin-ho wrapped up the situation.

“We’re going to England. Prepare.”

The great changes that shake the world usually start from very trivial emotions.

Just like now.