The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 113



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◈Episode 113◈

No creativity

Inside the hastily constructed investigation headquarters interrogation room.

Since it was intended for short-term use, there was no video equipment.

Park Moo-jin, who was identified as the culprit, claimed his innocence and said:

“Okay, ask me anything. I’ll tell you honestly what I know.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked to confirm.

“Are you really going to remain silent and answer honestly?”

“Of course.”

“Okay, then let’s set some rules among ourselves. Detective Shin and I will conduct an investigation guaranteed by the law. First, you must answer Detective Shin’s questions unconditionally. Lying is fine. But don’t cover your face or look away.”

“I accept it, but I won’t lie.”

“That’s a very good mindset. Second, people in the investigation room never commit violent acts. Don’t do things like self-harm because you’re upset that your crime has been revealed.”

Park Moo-jin naturally agreed and answered.

“That’s what I’d like to ask. Can’t you force a confession and assault me?”

“The future president is here, so there’s no way······.”

“Assemblyman Lee Yoon-chul is not only a strong presidential candidate but also the victim’s father. Of course he would side with the detectives.”

Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol answered immediately.

“I promise that this will not happen. I will comply with the laws of the Republic of Korea and the agreements between the two parties to the fullest extent possible.”

Kim Han-gyeol’s voice changed to one that seemed to be flattering.

“Your Excellency, Senator. Would you like a drink?”

“No, I don’t mind.”

“The second condition applies to you as well. If it is revealed that he is the culprit, will you be able to remain this cold-hearted?”

“I have been rolling around in politics for decades. Even after my son died, I had to keep smiling. Holding back emotions and acting is nothing to me.”

Kim Han-gyeol said again and urged.

“If his crime is revealed, you never know what he might do. He might say he killed his son for fun, or he might say he tortured your son and he screamed in pain and begged for his life, provoking you.”

“It would be of no use to me. I would endure any political or personal criticism directed at me in silence.”

“It’s trustworthy······.”

Kim Han-gyeol nodded positively and looked at Park Mu-jin.

“The third and final condition is that Detective Shin will definitely find the souvenir you hid. It’s irrefutable evidence that no one can deny. Then, let’s confess without tiring each other out. Got it?”

“If it is discovered, of course it will be so. But I am proud that I have not committed any crime.”

Kim Han-gyeol stood in the center of the interrogation room table as if he were a judge. Then he turned his head and asked Shin Dae-seong.

“Are you ready to ask questions?”

“Yeah, it won’t take long to take that guy down.”

“Do you need a domestic map?”

“No, there’s no need. He won’t remember the address, but the place with a specific meaning.”

“What are you talking about?”

Shin Dae-seong deliberately raised his voice as if to make Park Mu-jin hear.

“Where would Detective Shin hide such a secret item?”

“Of course it’s a place that people can’t find.”

“The souvenirs could be anything. They could be blood, hair, or even items used by the victims.”

“Yes, because the killer can think of his victims. Most of them are easy to possess.”

“Of course he would have done the same. You have to think of the victims, and it would be even better if it was something easy to keep… Plus, other people have to not know that it’s a souvenir.”

“It reminds me of the Gangnam Station serial killer who was hidden in the picture.”

“That’s the level of intelligence of a serial killer. They’re so caught up in their own fantasies that they think they’ve hidden something great in there. But in my opinion, they lack creativity······.”

Shin Dae-seong finished speaking while looking at Park Mu-jin.

“I am not a serial killer.”

“How many people have you killed so far?”

“I didn’t kill anyone.”

“Shall we start with 20 people? More than 20? Less than 20?”

“I didn’t kill anyone.”

“As expected, there are more than 20 people? Then······ there are more than 30 people?”

Park Moo-jin consistently gave the same answer.

“I didn’t kill anyone?”

“More than 30 people······ So more than 40 people died?”

“······.”

“Fortunately, it’s not 40? I need the exact number of victims, so I’ll start with 31. You killed 31 people? 32? 33······.”

“I don’t know what kind of investigation this is. Isn’t Detective Shin just talking nonsense?”

“34 people? 35 people? 36 people?”

“I’m really not?”

“37, 38? 38 again······ You killed 38 people.”

“!”

Kim Han-gyeol looked at Park Mu-jin and asked.

“Did you guess the number of victims in the 38th light?”

“no!”

“Lies, you matched the number of victims to the 38th bullet. The last criminal was this congressman’s son?”

Park Mu-jin covered his face and cried.

“No, I really didn’t kill anyone? Please believe me. Why are you doing this to me?”

Kim Han-gyeol warned.

“That’s the first condition violation. I told you not to cover your face or look away. Have you already forgotten?”

“Because detectives make such ridiculous assumptions?”

“Then, if you say no, it’s over? Isn’t it more suspicious to make a fuss like this?”

“······.”

“Detective Shin, please continue investigating.”

Shin Dae-seong met Park Mu-jin’s eyes and opened his mouth.

“Where did you put the souvenir?”

“I don’t know. No, there’s no such thing in the first place.”

“You lied, didn’t smuggle it overseas? Fortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case… What does that place mean to you?”

“I really don’t know what you are talking about. I am being imprisoned for no reason.”

“Is it a place related to you? Or is it a place related to your parents or acquaintances?”

“······.”

“The reaction is interesting. Both are related places······ In most cases like this, it’s the place where parents or acquaintances were killed.”

Park Mu-jin shouted in anger.

“What the hell are you doing! I absolutely cannot stand to be accused of being an unfilial son of a bitch!”

Kim Han-gyeol looked at him suspiciously and asked.

“You didn’t really get caught off guard?”

“Are you being too harsh?”

“Isn’t it suspicious that you’re overreacting like this? This isn’t your first police investigation, so isn’t it natural for detectives to throw things out there? Of course, Detective Shin only throws out things that are certain.”

Shin Dae-seong said to Park Mu-jin.

“You already admitted that you are an unfilial son. I didn’t specifically say that you are your parents.”

“!”

“My father died when I was eight. My mother is still alive. Does that mean I killed my father when I was eight?”

This makes no sense to anyone.

Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol also looked at Shin Dae-seong with suspicion.

“Is your father, who passed away when you were 8, your real father?”

“!”

“You found out later that you had a biological father. You must have felt angry at him for not caring for you at all. Eventually, you must have found out who your father was.”

Park Mu-jin’s voice lowered.

“Who said such nonsense? My mother?”

“No, your mother never opens her mouth. But that doesn’t matter. The detectives from the Cold Case Unit are investigating······.”

* * *

Outside the interrogation room.

Team leader Park Dong-hee shouted at the detectives.

“Haven’t you found Park Mu-jin’s real father yet?”

Hwang Yeo-ju answered, typing on the computer keyboard.

“Please wait a moment. I have narrowed down the list of strong candidates to three.”

“Just print it out and give it to Senior Shin. He’ll be able to find out right away who your biological father is.”

“I don’t think so. Park Moo-jin is only afraid of Detective Shin. We need to show the capabilities of the unsolved cases unit.”

Team leader Choi Jang-su agreed and said.

“Detective Hwang is right. If we present the evidence without Detective Shin’s help, the pressure on Park Moo-jin will only increase.”

“You must feel pressured to fight the entire Unsolved Cases Unit instead of one-on-one······ Okay, everyone, come together and help Detective Hwang.”

“All right.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee spoke to Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol’s secretary.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“No, Chief Park and the detectives in charge of the unsolved cases are having a harder time. Is it true that the guy inside killed Dongwook?”

“I can guarantee on my police officer position that Park Moo-jin is the culprit.”

“As expected, that is a clear and refreshing answer. No wonder so many citizens like Director Park. Did you receive any suggestions from the political world?”

Manager Park Dong-hee looked around and answered.

“There was no direct contact, but there were many indirect provocations. Questions like, ‘Are you interested in politics?’ ‘Do you have any intention of achieving greater things for the people?’”

“I’m also curious about Manager Park’s thoughts?”

“What is it?”

“Are you interested in politics?”

“!”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee’s heart sank.

‘Is this finally coming······

This is the first time I have been asked a direct question by the political world.

Moreover, the most powerful presidential candidates were showing interest.

“I’ve become more interested in it recently. I’m a father of many children, and I’m worried about whether I can get promoted further. But for now, I just want to be faithful to my duty of protecting the safety of the people.”

“That was a very good answer. I think it would be fine for you to enter politics right now.”

“yes?”

“Don’t be so surprised. I’m not asking you to do this right now. I mean, we like you, Manager Park. When this case is over, why don’t we have a meal together?”

“Is that so······.”

Park Dong-hee felt that what was coming had come.

“Detective Shin, you’re not interested in politics, are you?”

“I won’t do it even if the Earth is destroyed. But is it okay for this congressman to be here?”

“What do you mean?”

“Aren’t you in the interrogation room right now? The other side might find fault with you for abusing your power, no matter what.”

“You don’t have to worry. Politicians are more concerned with public sentiment than the law. What would happen if a politician tried to uncover the truth about his son’s death, but the culprit was a murderer who killed thirty-eight people?”

“I think the congressman’s position will rise further.”

“That’s right. The congressman doesn’t act unilaterally. He makes decisions based on the advice of his staff.”

“It was a decision that was already made after calculating political gains and losses······.”

This is when Team Leader Park Dong-hee speaks with relief.

“Found it!”

Team leader Choi Jang-soo hurriedly came over and handed over the documents.

“This man is Park Mu-jin’s biological father.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee received the documents handed over by Team Leader Choi Jang-soo and examined them.

“His name is Kim Tae-woo, his hometown is Gyeongsangnam-do… He was the president of a successful small business, and he was murdered 14 years ago?”

“It’s an unsolved case where the culprit has not been caught yet. If Detective Shin’s guess is correct, it’s highly likely that Park Moo-jin killed him.”

“Team Leader Choi, take everyone except Detective Hwang and go. It’s close by, so search the area around Kim Tae-woo thoroughly. And find out how he was murdered.”

“Understood. All hands on deck!”

Team leader Choi Jang-soo left the investigation headquarters office with the detectives.

“Detective Hwang, come here.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Give this information to Senior Shin. And I’ll relay the detectives’ investigation information right away, so wait inside.”

* * *

-dripping.

Hwang Yeo-ju entered the interrogation room.

Immediately, she whispered in Shin Dae-seong’s ear and handed him the file.

‘He is believed to be Park Mu-jin’s father. He said he would relay the information directly through me.’

Shin Dae-seong nodded and received the file.

Soon he was slowly flipping through the files and asking himself as if talking to himself.

“Do you know someone named Kim Tae-woo?”

“!”

“Are you breaking your promise again? You said you wouldn’t use your right to remain silent. It doesn’t matter if you lie, so answer verbally.”

“I don’t know anyone like that.”

“Lies… He’s your biological father. He abandoned you and lived a very good life. Is that why you killed him?”

“I have never met anyone like that.”

“You seem really flustered? Even a normal person would know right away that you’re lying based on your reaction.”

“······.”

Shin Dae-seong’s words were true.

Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol also clearly showed a look of confusion in his eyes.

Kim Han-gyeol leaned in and whispered to him.

‘Now, watch how Park Mu-jin falls apart. You will see him shedding tears and snot.’

‘I’m also very excited.’