The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 121



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◈Episode 121◈

food chain

The beach after the sun has set.

Kim Han-gyeol looked out the window and grumbled.

“I came down to the beach to cool my head, and here I am investigating a murder case······.”

Shin Dae-seong responded while looking over the details of the witness’s investigation.

“Maybe it’s Detective Kim’s natural fate. Words became seeds, and a real murder case occurred, right?”

“Since this has already happened, we should hurry up and finish it and rest. Detective Shin, who do you think is the culprit?”

“Well······ I don’t know anything based on the information from the witness investigation.”

“Aside from investigating witnesses, isn’t Detective Shin capable? Who is the culprit who killed the general manager?”

“Detective Kim, who do you think is the culprit?”

Kim Han-gyeol turned his head toward the hall and answered.

“You see over there······ I suspect the adulterous couple in room 1305.”

“That’s what Director Lee Tae-goo and Assistant Manager Song Kyung-ran of a real estate investment company said.”

“Yes.”

“What’s the reason? It wasn’t Detective Kim’s intuition that was triggered, right?”

Kim Han-gyeol’s touch felt like music like BGM.

“There is no reason for them to come here. ‘Cheonggyecheon Real Estate Investment Development’ is one of the biggest companies in our country. They are not just real estate speculators, but they also do big business like shopping malls and resorts. Do you think they would be interested in this area?”

“Why are you taking such a macroscopic approach? Could that be the motive for murdering the general manager? Are you assuming that the two of you were having an affair and that the general manager knew about it and threatened you?”

“That’s it.”

“Director Lee Tae-gu is single. Assistant Manager Song Kyung-ran is divorced. They are not a threat.”

“Then······, I suspect the goosebumps couple.”

A couple in their 30s was sitting where Kim Han-gyeol was nodding.

They were stuck together like a newlywed couple on honeymoon, never leaving each other’s side.

“The man in room 1303? What could be the reason······ Did he upset Detective Kim because we’re a couple?”

“No… That guy is a habitual drunk driver. He’s had a near-death accident. He may have gotten into an argument with the general manager while drunk.”

“Drunk driving and drunk fighting. The victim is 178cm tall and has a sturdy build. He used to be a gangster when he was younger. Do you think the skinny man in room 1303 could have handled this while he was drunk?”

“If it was a surprise attack, it could have been possible. There was a storm outside that day.”

“As Detective Kim said, there was heavy rain and wind. Do you think you could have approached him while drunk? He would have fallen first on the slippery rocks and caused the accident······.”

“Then! I am suspicious of the chef at this restaurant.”

The number of suspects continues to increase.

Shin Dae-seong glanced at the kitchen and asked back.

“suddenly?”

“First of all, the taste of the food is so good that it’s suspicious. Why would someone with such skills work as a chef in such a remote place?”

“During the reference investigation, you praised him, saying that his food tasted better than that of famous chefs who appear on TV, right?”

“The second suspicious point is that Chef Yang Han-sik was the first to discover the general manager’s body.”

“however?”

“Detective Shin, don’t you think it’s strange? If you found a body while you were out exercising in the morning, you should have told people. The hotel staff didn’t know until the police came.”

“Don’t think from Detective Kim’s perspective. You saw it in the witness interview. Chef Yang Han-sik is a very tight-lipped person. He never said anything that wasn’t necessary.”

“That’s true······ But the third one is the most decisive! He’s the only one who can win in a one-on-one fight with the general manager.”

At that moment, Chef Yang Han-sik came out of the kitchen.

He had a physique that rivaled that of a wrestler.

“With those biceps, I could send the general manager into a tizzy. I heard he also trains regularly to make delicious food.”

“You didn’t have any particular grudge with the general manager, did you? You were also the victim who elected him as the head chef.”

“These days, the motive for murder doesn’t really make sense. The food might have been bad. And do you believe that someone of that size would be able to tell the story?”

“Yeah, I believe it. He’s the only one who didn’t lie during the witness interview.”

“Huh? So, the rest of you are all lies?”

This is when Shin Dae-seong nods his head.

Jaeseok approached with a face full of complaints.

“Sir······ When are we going out to look for dinosaur fossils?”

Kim Han-gyeol immediately scolded him loudly.

“Are you out of your mind? You want to find dinosaur fossils at this time? Isn’t that too selfish?”

“This is a school assignment. I have to do it.”

“Then, change to something else.”

“What are you suddenly changing it to?”

“Catching the culprit of a murder that occurred in a hotel. It’s realistic and contributes to society, so it’s really good.”

Kim Han-gyeol said this to tease Jae-seong.

“That would be great! Sir, I want to catch the culprit too.”

“But there is a condition.”

“What is it?”

“We shouldn’t talk carelessly about a matter under investigation, so let’s make an announcement to the school after we catch the culprit.”

“great!”

Kim Han-gyeol asked back with a dumbfounded expression.

“Detective Shin, you’re not really going to present a murder case as a middle school project, are you?”

“Why not? Detective Kim was the one who suggested it first, right?”

“I was just trying to tease Jaesung!”

“It was the most realistic alternative in the current situation. Jaesung wanted to do an assignment that would surprise the entire school.”

“omg······.”

This is when Kim Han-gyeol can’t help but feel bewildered.

-Tiring~ Tiring~.

It’s a call from detective Han Yeong-su, who had rushed to the hospital.

“Yes, did you give birth to triplets safely?”

-It’s not time yet. I called because I was worried.

“Don’t worry, just stay by your side, Madam. We’re doing our best to investigate here.”

-You came from far away, and I’m sorry to bother you like this.

“It’s okay. Aren’t we the same police officers? We should help each other and survive. But isn’t the chief of investigation going too far? He gave me a mission I couldn’t handle, even though he clearly knew I was giving birth to triplets.”

-The misunderstanding will be resolved someday. If something urgent comes up, please call me right away. I will run to you right away.

“That won’t happen. If you don’t want to get divorced, I hope you stay by your wife’s side. I’m hanging up.”

Shin Dae-seong asked Kim Han-gyeol after he finished the call.

“Are you pregnant yet?”

“It looks like that······.”

“Let’s meet the outdoor ladies again.”

“Could it be that those ladies are the culprits?”

* * *

The lady in the red jumper is Kang Geum-sun, and the lady in the green jumper is Yoon Bok-ja.

They were chatting next to Kim Hye-ran.

“I don’t know yet. I have to find out what kind of lie he’s telling.”

“Can’t we just ask them directly if they are the culprit?”

Shin Dae-seong answered with a sly smile.

“How nice it would be if we could find the culprit that easily. In an environment freer than the interrogation room, it is impossible to make a clear distinction. We have to observe the other person and look for signs of lying.”

“Are you talking about the kind of habit that comes out when you lie?”

“That’s right, you have to observe your opponent properly so you don’t make mistakes.”

“Then, let me chat for a bit.”

Kim Han-gyeol approached his mother and spoke to her.

“What are you talking about so interestingly?”

“Speaking of twins.”

“Aha, it’s because of Detective Han Yeong-su who is waiting for the baby to be born. I just got a call anyway.”

“You gave birth?”

“No, I don’t know when it will come out yet. But Mom, you get along well with the ladies, right?”

“Yeah~ These ladies seem to be having so much fun. They’re friends and they’re traveling to tourist spots all over the country.”

“Mom, are you planning to do that with Sujin later too?”

Kim Hye-ran answered, staring at her son.

“There’s nothing I can’t do. I’m done once I get you married. From then on, I’ll live up to your expectations.”

“You’re still working hard to live your life! Instead, you’re saying that I’m taking care of you, Mom?”

“Hohohoho······.”

Yun Bok-ja in the green jumper said with a smile.

“Your son is really tall and handsome. He could follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a movie actor.”

“I hear that a lot······ No! For the sake of our country’s entertainment industry, this person shouldn’t be an actor.”

“I never plan on becoming a movie actor either!”

Kang Geum-sun, wearing a red jumper, also joined the conversation.

“I’m glad your son is having fun. My son is too quiet, which is the problem.”

“!”

A strange light flashed in Shin Dae-seong’s eyes.

This is because the gaze of Kang Geum-sun in the red jumper was directed at the couple in their 30s.

“Detective Kim, just a moment······.”

Shin Dae-seong nodded and called Kim Han-gyeol.

“Do Ms. Kang Geum-sun and the man in room 1303 know each other?”

“That can’t be true. When we were questioned as witnesses, they all said they didn’t know each other. They all said they met for the first time here.”

“Call Detective Hwang Yeo-ju.”

“Now?”

“Yeah, what’s the problem?”

Kim Han-gyeol answered with an expression that said, “Do you really not know?”

“Isn’t Detective Hwang in Hawaii right now? I already left a message, so should I wait until he contacts me?”

“I’m not used to waiting. Call me right away.”

“Of course I will call you. But Detective Shin, you have to stop Detective Hwang from getting angry.”

-Bam.

Kim Han-gyeol pressed the call button and waited for Hwang Yeo-ju to answer.

-hello?

Hwang Yeo-ju answered the phone right away.

“Sorry to call you during your golden vacation······ What time is it in Hawaii?”

-It’s 2 o’clock in the morning.

“Oh······ I just called because Detective Shin asked me to.”

-Yes, I checked the text you sent me in advance. The investigation is progressing to some extent. Can you ask Detective Shin what you are curious about?

Since it was on speakerphone, Shin Dae-seong asked right away.

“Check the details of the witness investigation of Kang Geum-sun and Bae Jong-su. Check if there were any lies······and also find out more about their relationship.”

-Outdoor Kang Geum-sun did not lie. However, there is some exaggerated information about habitual drunk driver Bae Jong-soo. The drunk driving accident that occurred three years ago was quite serious.

“Was it a fatal accident?”

-No, the person didn’t die, but became paralyzed. But that wasn’t the end······ The victim who became paralyzed ended up making an extreme choice.

Shin Dae-seong thought for a moment and asked.

“Does Ms. Kang Geum-sun have a son?”

-No, your personal information says you’re alone.

Kim Han-gyeol was startled and intervened.

“What are you talking about? The mother said she was worried because her son was too quiet.”

-Is that possible? Kang Geum-sun’s son died.

“Uh, when?”

-It was two years ago. He became paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident… Wait a minute! Jang Geum-soon’s son is the victim of a drunk driving accident caused by Bae Jong-soo.

-Wow~ How could this be a coincidence······.

This is a time when Kim Han-gyeol cannot help but be surprised.

Shin Dae-seong asked while staring intently at Kim Han-gyeol’s face.

“Detective Kim, do you really think this is a coincidence?”

“If it’s not a coincidence······!”

“That’s right, this case may not be over yet.”

“Are you saying that Mrs. Kang Geum-sun is after Bae Jong-soo? To avenge her son?”

-There’s more shocking content.

Kim Han-gyeol responded with a bewildered expression.

“What else is there here?”

-The guests in the hotel are not strangers I’ve seen before. It’s like a food chain where people eat and are eaten.

Shin Dae-seong asked.

“Is Bae Jong-su targeting someone?”

-To be exact, she is Bae Jong-soo’s live-in girlfriend. I think she is also targeting one of the hotel guests.

“Who is that?”