Along with the God of Law - Chapter 401



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401.

Glance.

When Do Jin-guk looked up at Kang-hyeon with an uneasy look, Kang-hyeon responded without avoiding eye contact.

It was an unbelievable atmosphere to exchange glances between the 1st Chief, who is the highest deputy chief of the Central District Prosecutors’ Office, and the 5th Chief, the youngest member of the Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s trial department.

‘Was it because you had confidence that you were transferred to the trial department?’

To Kang Hyun, Do Jin-guk was not an unreachable prosecutor like the sky, but rather someone he could just stand up straight with and exchange glances with.

‘Ahem… .’

As Do Jin-guk let out a sigh, Kang Hyeon spoke.

“At first, it started with, ‘What was the relationship between Song Doo-seung and Wang Nam-ryong?’”

“… .”

“Leaving aside the incident itself, I concluded that only someone with a serious enemy would have done something like this. And with Vice Minister Do Jin-guk added to the mix… .”

Kang Hyun smiled faintly.

“It seemed like things were going quite interestingly.”

The reason why Kang Hyun was able to point out ‘Do Jin-guk, 1st Chief Prosecutor’ as the person related to this case.

The reason why he was able to display consistent confidence, control his actions, and even issue warnings and threats.

There was a small, absurd question there: ‘Could it be that Vice Minister Do Jin-guk is involved between Song Du-seung and Wang Nam-ryong?’

“After the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office broke the ‘Jung Ji-eun unfairly passed the exam’ rumor to force Prosecutor General Jeong Jung-heon out of his position, they could have had a prosecutor from the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office’s inspection department or the director of emergency planning directly take over the position.”

“… .”

“But they appointed Deputy Director Do Jin-guk to the position of Chief Prosecutor according to the principles created by the old regulations that are nothing but a waste of time. This is even in a situation where it is ambiguous whether the Deputy Director’s position is on the side of Chief Prosecutor Jeong Joong-heon or Chief Prosecutor Bae Sung-shin.”

Moreover, after Jeong Jung-heon decided on a ‘strategic retreat’ and disappeared from his position.

Vice Minister Do Jin-guk, who dramatically took his place, strangely did not immediately exile Kang Hyeon to Jeju Island or the provinces, but ‘left him as is.’

He even showed an ambiguous attitude of not being able to touch the 5th division of the court below him. This in itself was strange.

Still, Do Jin-guk was unable to object to Kang Hyun’s words and just looked at the brazen youngest manager. Kang Hyun paid no attention and continued to pressure him.

“After that, Mr. Song Doo-seung recognized the face of the vice-minister Do, and after several events, including directly pointing out ‘Do Jin-guk’ at the crucial moment, we were able to capture ‘Hwa-ryong-jeom-jeong’ in Odaeyang. It was with this data.”

A picture.

The words ‘Love Coal Sharing Event’ written on a large banner caught my eye.

This photo, which appears to be from a long time ago, shows Do Jin-guk and Song Du-seung in their younger days. Surprisingly, they were delivering briquettes to the house of the young ‘Kim Ju-in’, the supermarket owner who was helping Song Du-seung.

“I also knew that the Odaeyang Law Firm was a company that did a lot of public projects, and that there was an implicit ‘service quota’ for each lawyer. I used the power of the legal clerks and secretaries to find the activity records of ‘Lawyer Do Jin-guk’ among the deleted records, and this is what it looked like.”

“… .”

“I immediately obtained testimony from Mr. Kim Joo-in.”

That’s right. Attorney Do Jin-guk is acquainted with Song Du-seung.

Beyond the level of a simple acquaintance, Do Jin-guk was a lawyer who came to the forefront to save Song Doo-seung during his kidnapping and torture incident.

“Mr. Kim Joo-in immediately recognized Deputy Director Do Jin-guk. He was a good and righteous lawyer, a passionate lawyer who made many mistakes and was always worried and agonizing.”

“… .”

“There must have been a dream. A dream to set something straight, to correct something.”

“… .”

“But, it failed. Either by yielding to power or by taking money.”

“… The conversation is over. I won’t say anything more.”

“This is not a courtroom. You have no right not to speak, nor do you have a duty to speak. But if you think about who you are sitting here and who is sitting across from you, you can decide what to do.”

It was half a threat. Do Jin-guk still didn’t take his eyes off Kang Hyun, but his expression was noticeably different from before.

His expression was composed of several emotions.

Fear of the future. And guilt about the past and present.

Perhaps that’s why, after a long conversation, Do Jin-guk finally said this.

“That lawyer is already dead.”

The lawyer was dead. It meant that his past self no longer existed.

“Why is that so?”

“Because the lawyer failed that time and he never wants to fight that desperate battle again.”

Kang Hyun was able to sense his emotions a little by awakening all his sensitive senses.

How could I possibly fill the huge hole created by the despair and sense of failure I felt at that time, and the guilt I felt toward Song Doo-seung who disappeared without a sound?

but.

“No, you’re wrong. Song Doo-seung’s lawyer is still alive.”

Kang Hyun was confident.

If Do Jin-guk himself realizes his true form, he will never turn away from the current incident.

“All of the public security investigators and internal staff who were involved in the incident at the time, who could be called ‘torture technicians,’ have fled and cannot be found.”

“… .”

“Chief Wang Nam-ryong and several prosecutors are on the investigation team, but there are few people who remember exactly and there is almost no remaining information.”

“… .”

“The only witness left is clearly Song Doo-seung’s lawyer. Because only that lawyer can stand as a witness in this trial, in this fight ‘now’.”

“… .”

With that, Kang Hyun kept his mouth shut. He had no intention of persuading her any further or explaining the situation.

“Think about it.”

Just finish speaking briefly and then remain silent.

“You can turn back the clock.”

After Do Jin-guk was unable to continue speaking for a while, he simply bowed his head slightly and left.

“… .”

Dojin-guk sat quietly in thought as the afternoon passed, the evening passed, and until dawn came.

It seemed like he was reminiscing about the past, but also trying to envision the future.

But it was all meaningless.

What matters is the present. As Kang Hyun said, it was only about the present self and the choices he would make.

He picked up the photo that Kang Hyun had left behind and checked the back.

Behind the photo of Do Jin-guk and Song Du-seung smiling brightly, there was a post-it note that Kang Hyun had stuck on.

[Future ‘Song Doo-seung case’ trial date and schedule.]

“ha….”

Do Jin-guk let out a small laugh as if he had been caught. Kang Hyun probably used this trick because he wouldn’t look at any of the materials he uploaded.

So that he has no choice but to appear in court as a witness.

* * *

The moment of decisive battle.

The bloody battle between Kang Hyeon and Wang Nam-ryong only came to an end in the fall.

[Central District Prosecutors’ Office: There is no clear evidence of corruption in the whistleblowing case of Supreme Prosecutor Song Doo-seung.]

[No special rebuttal after Prosecutor General Jeong Joong-heon hides his appearance. Is the end to the suspicions about Prosecutor Jeong Ji-eun’s unfair passing?]

In fact, as time passed, the media’s perception of the Song Doo-seung case, led by Kang Hyun, could be replaced with the word ‘withered.’

Then, naturally, suspicions about Jeong Joong-heon began to revive, and articles supporting the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office began to increase little by little.

However, Kang Hyun lightly finished his preparations as if it didn’t matter and put on his robe. Then he left the office and opened the door.

The trial office was bustling as usual.

After greeting him briefly, the 5th Division prosecutors go about their work.

Employees pushing carts around frantically as case records pour in.

The youngest child worrying about lunch, the office worker worrying about his sick son, and the young detective thinking about an appointment with someone he was introduced to.

Then, Kang Hyun met Ahn Ji Won’s eyes for a moment.

“…I believe you will do well.”

“Yes. I’ll check the work and come back.”

Her attitude had changed a lot, but we didn’t really talk much.

However, this picture itself could be said to be an example showing that the court strongly supports and cheers for Kang Hyeon.

The trial department was like a machine with a single gear missing, but it was gradually changing into an organization that could move and seek help at any time for Kang Hyun.

‘Thank you.’

Kang Hyun gave a short answer in his mind and then started walking.

There was no need to reminisce or feel sentimental about the past.

Because now he was in a position where he had to catch not a ‘big shot’ but a ‘big shot that was just this big shot’.

Pot!

As I opened the door to the prosecutor’s office, a completely different world unfolded before me.

Click!

Flash, flash!

-Your Honor! Please say something about today’s trial!

-Are you confident that a new history will be written?

-There is speculation that the meaning of the Public Security Bureau sniping is a backlash against the resignation of Prosecutor General Jeong Jung-heon!

Kang Hyun was careful with his words.

Because today will be the last war.

Amidst the flashing shutter lights, Kang Hyun began to speak with his usual calm expression.

“All preparations are complete. The results will come out today.”

*

Criminal Courtroom 407.

As was expected, the trial was held in the large-capacity criminal courtroom, as was expected for all the fighting that day.

The court looked more solemn than ever, as if they had been gritting their teeth, and Baek Hoon-sik and Song Du-seung, who had been the subject of endless shutters and attention, sat side by side in the gallery.

“Everyone, please stand up.”

The court officer said.

“Everyone, please sit down.”

Then the judge announced the start of the trial and turned his head to look at Kang Hyeon.

“Who came out for the inspection?”

“Prosecutor Kang Hyeon has appeared.”

“Who is the lawyer?”

“Attorney Han Yu-neung is here.”

“Attorney Kim Dae-in has appeared.”

“This is attorney Kim Gong-ik.”

“Attorney Cho Han-sik has appeared.”

The names of numerous lawyers are recited. Some are affiliated with large law firms, while others have opened their own law offices.

However, the one thing they have in common is that they are all from the prosecution.

Those who were close to Wang Nam-ryong gathered together to form a defense team.

Kang Hyun didn’t move at all. He just stared straight ahead and waited for his turn.

But it’s the defendant’s turn.

“Please tell me the defendant’s name.”

“This is Wang Nam-ryong.”

When his heavy name came up in court, he could not help but swallow briefly.

and.

“The defendant would like to call a witness to add credibility to the plan of proof regarding the claim.”

Everyone’s attention was drawn to Wang Nam-ryong’s fingertips, which he suddenly raised.

“Please speak.”

“The defendant has never committed the crime in question. To prove this, I hereby request Prosecutor Bae Seong-shin, who was working at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Public Security Department at the time, and the current Prosecutor General as witnesses.”

“…!”

He, who has consistently maintained ‘I don’t know’, is attending court?

At the same time, court clerks and others received materials related to the witness application from them and transferred them to the courtroom. The procedure was carried out in a flash, leaving behind the shock and shock of the tumultuous public gallery.

Surprisingly, the presiding judge, who was a junior to Chief Criminal Judge Maeng Ho-jae, did not even ask Kang Hyeon if he had any objections to the witnesses the defendant had requested.

They only pretended to discuss it briefly, but immediately responded with a nod of agreement.

“I accept it.”

Okay then.

Boom, boom!

The sound of the breach in the doorway echoed through this large, spacious courtroom, reaching all the way to the end of the courtroom.

‘Was this the reason why Bae Seong-shin avoided speaking to the press?’

Kang Hyun’s eyes, which seemed unwavering, wavered slightly.

Wang Nam-ryong and his gang, a card they thought they would not be able to pull out.

It was the president’s attendance as a witness.

Step, step.

Bae Seong-shin began to walk in confidently.

And immediately he went to the witness stand and sat down.

His movements were natural, without any awkwardness, as if he had been a trial prosecutor for decades.

Those little things gathered and condensed to create an atmosphere.

The feeling that you will never be defeated.

The feeling that one is ‘justice’.

But to Kang Hyeon, the person named Bae Seong-shin felt different.

What does Bae Seong-shin mean to Kang Hyeon?

A mountain he must climb, a rotten tree branch he must break.

‘…and the final target.’

Kang Hyun’s eyes narrowed. Our first meeting in court was this quick.