The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 100



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◈Episode 100◈

lucky criminal

Inside the van transporting Jo Chang-gi to the police station.

Kim Han-gyeol continued to try to contact Bae Young-chang by phone.

-You are currently unable to take the call······.

Kim Han-gyeol shook his head and spoke to Shin Dae-seong.

“I don’t accept it.”

“Did you get any contact from Bae Young-chang before he called Manager Park?”

“No, that’s not the case either. Bae Young-chang had a brief conversation with Manager Park and didn’t pick up the phone.”

“okay······.”

“Did you order him to do something?”

Shin Dae-seong nodded and answered.

“Yeah, I had a personal favor to ask.”

“Surely······ you didn’t jump, did you?”

“Bae Young-chang wouldn’t be that stupid. He knows what would happen if he ran away from me.”

“Would you like to apply for mobile phone location tracking?”

“No, I don’t think that’s necessary. If it was a dangerous situation, they would have contacted us somehow. Let’s deal with that guy first and then look for him.”

Cho Chang-gi, who was handcuffed, complained of injustice.

“Detective Shin, I really am not.”

“So I misheard you? The inmates of the prison know what you did.”

“You say I was talking nonsense to show off? Am I an idiot? I’ll confess my sins myself.”

Shin Dae-seong brought his face close to the one sitting across from him.

“Yeah, you were a total idiot back then. You were acting like you were going to take over the prison, right?”

“That was before I met Detective Shin, right? After that, I behaved well and was released.”

“I’ve been waiting for this day too. To catch you at your happiest moment and throw you in the trash.”

Jo Gi-chang replied with a frown.

“Isn’t this going too far? This is clearly an abuse of authority.”

“If you feel wronged, you should sue him. I heard the police already hired a lawyer. He bought a villa in Gangnam and hired a high-ranking lawyer. Where on earth did he get all that money?”

“······.”

Jo Gi-chang closed his mouth and Kim Han-gyeol answered.

“I think it was money from a crime. He was just a punk. He didn’t win the lottery, so how could he have gotten that kind of money?”

“I won the lottery.”

“what?”

“I have a lottery number that I use every day. I won it just before I got out of prison.”

“How much did you win?”

“Three billion. After taxes.”

“Oh my god! Has the heavens gone crazy? A habitual child molester wins 3 billion won!”

It wasn’t just Kim Han-gyeol. All the police officers riding in the van reacted annoyed and said they couldn’t do anything.

“Congratulations, Jo Chang-gi.”

Only Shin Dae-sung seemed to be sincerely congratulating him.

“Thank you, Detective Shin······.”

“Now I’m going to feel even more wronged. I won’t be able to use my lottery winnings and I’ll end up rotting away in prison for the rest of my life.”

“Hahaha, is that really so? I was born with good luck.”

“Is this situation a sign of good luck?”

“My luck only applies when I do bad things. I got 10 years in prison for raping and killing a child? I didn’t hire an expensive lawyer, and I got a reduced sentence because I was drunk. Other people were going crazy, but I was incredibly lucky.”

Shin Dae-seong nodded and replied.

“I see… That judge’s madness was a stroke of luck for you.”

“The same goes for winning the 3 billion won lottery. People cursed him, saying he deserved divine punishment, but heaven instead bestowed great luck on him.”

“But your luck ends today. Why? Because I won’t leave you alone.”

“······.”

This is when Jo Chang-gi gets scared and keeps his mouth shut.

“We’re almost at the police station. Get ready to get off.”

The van slowed down and entered Gangnam 2nd Police Station.

In front of the main building, numerous reporters and onlookers were forming a defensive line.

“Detective Kim and I are going to bring this guy down.”

“All right.”

Soon the van stopped at the entrance to the main building,

-Knock knock.

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol brought out Jo Chang-gi, who was in handcuffs.

-Click, click, click, click······.

Camera lights flashed one after another, and reporters rushed to Jo Chang-gi, peppering him with questions.

“How are you feeling now? You were arrested again right after you were released from prison.”

“I am innocent! I did nothing to deserve arrest.”

“Are you denying all the police charges?”

“Yes! The detectives here arrested me on ridiculous grounds.”

The reporters asked Kim Han-gyeol.

“What do you think about what Jo Chang-gi just said?”

“That’s complete nonsense. Isn’t that a common line among criminals? Cho Chang-gi was arrested again because his additional crimes were discovered. We can’t allow another victim like the child who died to occur.”

“Many citizens are cheering the actions of the special task force for unsolved cases. However, there are also concerns that this is excessive law enforcement. As soon as they are released from suspension, won’t they be disciplined again?”

“What kind of nonsense are you talking about······ No, Detective Shin and I arrested Jo Chang-gi in accordance with the law and principles. The criminal investigation is urgent, so please get out of the way.”

Reporters followed Kim Han-gyeol and asked questions.

“There’s a rumor that sexual offender Cho Chang-ki won 3 billion won in the lottery. Is that true?”

“I will strongly refrain from commenting.”

* * *

In front of investigation room 404.

Kim Han-gyeol shook his head while looking at his cell phone.

“The internet went crazy over Jo Chang-ki’s 3 billion won lottery winnings. A rip-off from heaven, this is a world where only bad guys prosper… Fortunately, the controversy over illegal arrests has died down.”

Shin Dae-seong’s attention was focused elsewhere.

“Did you get a call from Bae Young-chang?”

“No, he hasn’t come yet. I told Detective Bang to call me sometimes.”

“Okay, let’s get a confession from Jo Chang-gi.”

“But can you really prove Cho Chang-gi’s charges? I’ll just keep my mouth shut and hold on.”

“I have to make him confess no matter what.”

“Unfortunately, there is no evidence······.”

“There is solid evidence, but I don’t want to use it.”

Kim Han-gyeol stopped reaching for the doorknob.

“You have any concrete evidence?”

“Yeah, that’s why I arrested him. I’m not the type of person who commits a crime and then looks away.”

“What evidence do you have that makes you hesitate so much?”

“The child who was hurt by that guy is proof. But now she has forgotten everything and has become a normal girl.”

“I don’t want to be reminded of those memories again.”

“No, unfortunately or fortunately, I really lost my memories from back then.”

“Oh! Then it can’t be used as evidence?”

“If I save face, I can recall those memories.”

“Detective Shin, even if I were a parent, I don’t think I would ever want that. My daughter’s happiness comes first.”

“That’s why I didn’t want to write.”

Kim Han-gyeol looked up at the sky and complained.

“Wow~ Jo Chang-gi, is that kid really being protected by the goddess of fortune? How does this keep happening?”

“Detective Kim, that guy’s luck is over now that he’s met me.”

“That’s right! To criminals, Detective Shin is nothing less than the king of misfortune.”

-Rumble.

Kim Han-kyung opened the door to the investigation room and entered.

Jo Chang-gi was sitting with a lawyer of a dignified style.

“I am Attorney Cha Gwi-nam of Odaeyang Law Firm. Did you make an emergency arrest for my client?”

Shin Dae-seong answered after receiving the business card.

“Should I see it that way? I judged it to be an emergency situation where there could be other victims. You are a former deputy chief prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, right? And you are a former public official.”

“That’s right. This is my first case as a lawyer. I have already applied for a review of the legality of the arrest.”

“Okay, we’ll start investigating.”

“You understand that if you don’t receive an arrest warrant within 48 hours, you will be released immediately?”

“Okay, we will now begin the investigation.”

Shin Dae-seong asked while looking at Jo Chang-gi,

“You still don’t know why you were arrested?”

“Yes, I really did not commit any sin.”

“Did you know there is no statute of limitations on rape of a child under 13?”

“Who did I rape?”

“It was not long after you came to Seoul. Do you remember the girl named Yang Da-young who lived in the same neighborhood?”

“No······ It’s the first time I’ve heard that name.”

Jo Chang-gi’s answer was half a beat late.

At that moment, a strange smile spread across Shin Dae-seong’s face, and Attorney Cha Gwi-nam also made a puzzled expression.

“You raped and assaulted that child.”

“What about the evidence?”

“That kid is the evidence.”

“You did something absolutely ridiculous. That kid doesn’t even know what happened. He completely lost his memory. How can you say that I’m the culprit?”

“Didn’t you say you don’t know who Yang Da-young is?”

“!”

Jo Chang-gi turned his head to attorney Cha Gwi-nam.

“Shouldn’t you say something? This is why I hired a lawyer and paid a lot of money to come forward.”

Cha Gwi-nam said to Shin Dae-seong.

“That child identified my client as the culprit.”

“No, that’s not the case.”

“Then there is no evidentiary value whatsoever. There is no need to even consider the legitimacy of the arrest. Please release my client right now.”

“Let me make a suggestion.”

“What do you suggest?”

Shin Dae-seong said while looking at attorney Cha Gwi-nam.

“Since you were a deputy chief prosecutor at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, you must have realized that Jo Chang-gi was the culprit. Yang Da-young can remember who the culprit is if she receives hypnosis treatment. The problem is that Yang Da-young’s life will be ruined.”

“······.”

“If you don’t confess within 24 hours… I will begin hypnosis treatment with Yang Da-young.”

Jo Chang-gi intervened.

“Would her parents allow it? Would they ruin their daughter’s life for something that happened in the past?”

“So, that’s what I’m proposing.”

“Well, let me just listen. If I confess, how much of a reduced sentence will you give me?”

Shin Dae-seong responded with a bewildered laugh.

“You’re seriously mistaken. If you don’t confess, the judge will add the crime of contempt. It’s unlikely that a crazy judge will be assigned to you like last time.”

“Because of you, one child’s life was ruined twice. And you’re paying the price for that.”

“What the heck! Why is it my fault?”

“Then whose fault is it? You know how the sentence can change depending on the judge’s discretion, right?”

“!”

This is the reaction of Jo Chang-gi, who was confident, and he is troubled.

“Detective Kim. Stop recording for a moment.”

“All right.”

Shin Dae-seong said, leaning his upper body against the window.

“And my special crime is added. I don’t care how many years you get. Because… I can drive you crazy in a year. You know I can do that, don’t you?”

“What the fuck······.”

“I’ll spare you the curse words you just said. You were so flustered that you blurted them out without even realizing it, right?”

“Of course. How could I insult Detective Shin······.”

Jo Chang-gi held back his anger, cursing with his eyes.

“Now it’s your decision. You have 24 hours left. Confess and receive the punishment you deserve, or hold out and add to the court’s and my other crimes. Talk it over with a lawyer from the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office.”

This is when Shin Dae-seong looks at them with his arms linked.

-Jiing- Jiing-.

The vibration signal for Kim Han-gyeol’s text arrived.

“Detective Shin, you have a text from Bae Young-chang.”

“okay.”

Shin Dae-seong said, raising his body.

“We have to go out for another business. Please discuss it carefully and call me when you have decided.”

* * *

-Rumble.

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol came out of investigation room 404.

Kim Han-gyeol immediately handed over the cell phone.

-Detective Shin, please come to the meeting place immediately.

“I see you replied saying you’re leaving right now.”

“Okay, but where is the meeting place?”

“curious?”

Kim Han-gyeol nodded at the speed of light.

“Jo Chang-gi won’t be able to make a decision right away. Let’s go together to the meeting place.”

“thank you!”

Kim Han-gyeol followed Shin Dae-seong in a good mood.