The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 138



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◈Episode 138◈

The rulers

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol were called to the principal’s office.

Kim Han-gyeol muttered as if talking to himself.

“At this age, I’m being called to the principal’s office again······.”

“Detective Kim, does this kind of experience apply to you a lot?”

“We were brought here because of Detective Shin, right? No matter how angry you are, what if you break a student’s finger?”

“I’m an old person. How could I not break it when someone openly criticizes me in front of me?”

Jin-ho Heo, who received emergency treatment, was also in the principal’s office.

“I will sue you guys.”

Kim Han-gyeol responded sarcastically.

“You must be very busy. You’re going to cut me off with Detective Shin and sue me yourself. When are you going to study?”

The principal was having a hard time talking to Jin-ho Heo’s father.

“Don’t worry too much, it’s just a simple fracture.”

-Who broke Jin-ho’s finger? It doesn’t seem like it was something that happened while they were joking around among friends.

Principal Ha Dong-su spoke on the phone in as calm a voice as possible.

“There was a slight misunderstanding. Jin-ho also did something wrong.”

-What kind of misunderstanding was there?

“Student Jin-ho threatened detectives from the unsolved crimes unit. The detectives responded with excessive defense.”

-What on earth are you talking about? Why are detectives from the Cold Case Unit coming to the school?

The principal’s voice was clearly lowered.

“Jin-ho’s father······ The school has decided that Jin-ho is largely at fault for this problem. It is a simple fracture, and the school’s reputation is at stake, so I hope it will pass quietly.”

-······.

“If you are dissatisfied with my treatment, you can file a formal complaint. I will hang up now.”

When Principal Ha Dong-su finished the call, Kim Han-gyeol gave a thumbs up.

“Wow, you have incredible charisma.”

“You had an accident in exactly 20 minutes.”

Kim Han-gyeol made an excuse.

“We tried to investigate as quietly as possible. But that bastard threatened to cut me off, and Detective Shin, who has a strong sense of justice, couldn’t stand it anymore.”

“This kind of accident must end now.”

“To be honest, I don’t think that’s possible.”

“why?”

“There is no cooperation at all with the investigation. When I ask questions, they don’t answer, and they even threaten to fire me from the detective department. Even if we investigate the Office of the President, this won’t happen.”

Principal Ha Dong-su responded with a puzzled expression.

“There’s no way students at our school would do that.”

“Everyone says that their pet dogs don’t bite people. They just don’t bite their owners. If the school doesn’t take strong measures, something like this will happen again.”

“I understand what you mean. Then there’s nothing I can do.”

“Why do you have such a serious expression······?”

“That’s the kind of place it is. Sometimes, you have to make tough decisions. From now on… I will follow you two detectives around and help you.”

“Huh?”

Kim Han-gyeol asked with a puzzled expression.

“If the principal follows us around, will he act as our guide?”

“Yes. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t? Even the most ill-behaved students won’t be able to behave recklessly when I’m with them. The same goes for parents.”

“Aren’t you busy?”

“What could be more important than the safety of students?”

Han Yu-jin’s investigation was about external matters, in reality it was a threat to blow up the school.

Kim Han-gyeol looked at Shin Dae-seong.

At this, Shin Dae-seong nodded briefly.

It meant that Kim Han-gyeol should decide for himself.

“Okay, let’s start the investigation right away under the supervision of the principal.”

Kim Han-gyeol took a step forward.

Jeong Ye-na was also sitting quietly on the sofa in the principal’s office.

Kim Han-gyeol sat across from her and said.

“I want to hear the answer to the question I asked earlier. Are you really a victim of Han Yu-jin’s assault?”

Heo Jin-ho wanted to come forward, but he couldn’t because of the principal.

After thinking for a moment, Jeong Ye-na opened her mouth.

“No. Eugene protected me.”

“Who were you protecting me from?”

“From the rulers of Cheongdam Arts High School who tormented me.”

Heo Jin-ho suddenly stood up and shouted.

“shut up!”

Principal Ha Dong-su scolded him with a surprised expression.

“What the hell are you doing? You’re just interrupting the detectives while they’re talking.”

“Principal, you shouldn’t believe what she says. She’s just saying weird things to get your attention.”

“Oh my, that girl? I always told you to use the right language.”

Kim Han-gyeol spoke to Jeong Ye-na with a serious expression.

“We are the special task force for unsolved cases. We will not be swayed by any external pressure and will uncover the truth. Who are the rulers of Cheongdam Arts High School who are said to have harassed Yena Yang?”

* * *

The office of the Unsolved Cases Unit.

Hwang Yeo-ju, who was investigating Cheongdan Arts High School, exclaimed in surprise.

“Oh my~ This is truly a noble school? Golf is a given, and you can even learn horseback riding as a hobby.”

Detective Han Eun-kyung, a parent, said.

“Cheongdam Arts High School is too much for the common people. Not only is the tuition ridiculous, but the admission requirements are ridiculous.”

“It says on the internet that all you have to do is pass the entrance exam?”

Detective Han Eun-kyung shook her head.

“The criteria for admission are unilaterally set by Cheongdam Arts High School. If you don’t have wealth, fame, or outstanding talent, you can’t get in.”

“Isn’t there something like social consideration in places like that?”

“There is no such thing at Cheongdam Arts High School. It is an official aristocratic school attended by the top 0.1% of our country.”

“How did such a school come into existence in a country that values ​​education?”

“Because it was always quietly covered by the media. Even now, no one touches Cheongdam Arts High School. Well, Hwang Gil-dong has come forward.”

Former Hwang Gil-dong answered.

“The more I researched, the more the names of great people popped up, especially parents.”

“The rumor that we can have a cabinet meeting? No one can believe it is true.”

“The prominent figures in politics and business manage their households well. The same goes for celebrities. Their children don’t cause any trouble. But there are quite a few bloodlines that come from very dangerous families.”

Han Eun-kyung asked with eyes full of curiosity.

“What does that mean?”

“It is said that children from families that control the underworld of South Korea also attend Cheongdam Arts High School.”

“I’ve never heard of such a thing before. What family controls the underworld of South Korea?”

“They are families that intentionally hide their existence compared to powerful forces.”

“What kind of family do you have exactly?”

Hwang Yeo-ju looked at the monitor and replied.

“The big shot in the South Korean private loan market, Ko Yeon-ja, Chairman Lee Tae-soo who took over the criminal world in our country, Min Deok-sul, the president of the most vicious loan shark company, and Professor Cho Il-hwan, the greatest fraudster since Dangun.”

“I think I’ve heard it somewhere······.”

“They don’t come forward directly, but they control things from behind the scenes. They are called the ‘Four Great Clans’ who control the underworld of South Korea. They say that if they join forces and attack, they can destroy even the top 10 groups.”

“But those people don’t go to school. They’re just parents.”

“That’s right, but they say their children all resemble their parents. They’ve been through all sorts of things since they were young. They spent a lot of money to get into Cheongdam Arts High School.”

“What are their names?”

* * *

Cheongdam Arts High School principal’s office.

Jeong Ye-na opened her mouth in a soft voice.

“The rulers are all gathered in Class 3, Grade 3. They are Go Ji-ah, Lee Yu-hyeok, Min Seung-chan, and Jo Bo-ram. Even the homeroom teacher can’t do anything to them. No, he’s probably taking bribes and pretending not to see them.”

Principal Ha Dong-su reacted with disbelief.

“That, that can’t be… All four of them study well and are very exemplary students.”

“The principal was fooled. Those kids have been dominating Cheongdam Arts High School since their first year.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked Principal Ha Dong-su.

“Please remain quiet for a moment. After I finish asking my questions, you can speak to Jeong Ye-na and Yang.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry······.”

Principal Ha Dong-su’s reaction was quite shocking.

Kim Han-gyeol asked Jeong Ye-na to confirm.

“I’m saying that Han Yu-jin wasn’t the one who harassed you.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“But why did you testify that you were assaulted by Han Yu-jin?”

“Because the rulers told us to do so.”

“You mean Go Ji-ah, Lee Yu-hyeok, Min Seung-chan, and Jo Bo-ram?”

“that’s right.”

Then she saw Jin-ho Heo with a broken finger.

“He is a lackey of the rulers. He does whatever the rulers tell him to do.”

“Stop talking nonsense!”

Kim Han-gyeol stopped Heo Jin-ho, who was suddenly standing up.

“Stay still or I’ll break your other finger.”

“······.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked Jeong Ye-na again.

“The police records say that Han Yu-jin came to see you. She said she wanted to hide the fact that she had assaulted you. She testified that she threatened to harm your family if you told the truth?”

“No, Eugene told me to tell the truth. It was the rulers who made my life miserable.”

“When did the bullying start?”

“The kid who was picked on by the bosses quit school. Then I became the next target of bullying.”

“Did you tell this to other teachers?”

Jeong Ye-na looked at the principal and answered.

“Yes, I told other teachers, but it didn’t help. They were also watching the ruler’s mood.”

“Were you close with Han Yu-jin?”

“We weren’t that close.”

“But why did I help you? You knew what would happen if you rebelled against the rulers.”

“Eugene was a strong child. He never gave in to the violent actions of his rulers.”

Kim Han-gyeol nodded and asked.

“When Han Yu-jin came to find you······ Did the rulers also meet Han Yu-jin?”

“I’m not sure about that. I met Eugene in front of my house, and I went straight into the house.”

“Do you know someone named Lee Wan-yong?”

“Are you a traitor who sold out your country?”

“No, I’m talking about YouTuber Lee Wan-yong. Detective Shin appeared on that guy’s show a few days ago.”

Jeong Ye-na nodded and answered.

“Yes, I know.”

“How do you know?”

“The rulers insisted that we subscribe. They even checked our phones.”

“Are Lee Wan-yong and the rulers close friends?”

“I don’t know about that. I haven’t heard that he met Lee Wan-yong in person.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked with a cautious expression.

“This is asking for your personal opinion. Don’t take it too seriously, just tell me what you think.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Who do you think killed Han Yu-jin?”

“I think······ it was the rulers’ doing. If they didn’t do it themselves, they must have had someone else do it.”

Jin-ho Heo, who had been quiet, expressed his dissatisfaction.

“Detectives, isn’t this too much? Why do you believe only what that woman says? Everything she just said is a lie.”

Kim Han-gyeol replied with a bitter smile.

“Don’t underestimate the Special Investigation Team. We know whether what you say is true or not.”

“Detective, you should stop lying!”

“Really? Then let’s try a test······.”

Then, Kim Han-gyeol looked at Heo Jin-ho and asked.

“Did you kill Han Yu-jin?”

“no!”

“Then, do you know who killed him?”

“I don’t know. She fell down and died alone!”

“lie······.”

Shin Dae-seong continued speaking, raising his body.

“You know who killed Han Yu-jin. If it wasn’t you… You saw it. Were you a witness at the scene?”

“!”

“Don’t be so surprised. You’ll tell me the truth soon enough.”

Shin Dae-seong stopped questioning and looked at Jeong Ye-na.

“I have a question.”

“Go ahead.”

“Why did the rulers torment you? It doesn’t seem like they’re just tormenting you for no reason.”

“That’s right, there is something in common that is stamped on the rulers.”

“What is that?”

Jeong Ye-na answered as if sighing.

“Those kids are only picking on the descendants of those who contributed to independence and harassing them.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“The rulers are descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators. They say that the thing that annoys them the most is the talk about independence activists.”