The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 142



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◈Episode 142◈

Basic arithmetic

The moment the truth is revealed,

“This little bastard!”

The chase between Min Deok-sul and his son began again.

A fake video showing Jeong Ye-na’s face.

The moment the truth was revealed, the faces of the four rulers of Cheongdam Arts High School changed.

The students, on the other hand, were calm.

Parents showed various reactions, such as holding the back of their necks and frowning in great disappointment.

Jo Il-hwan said, maintaining his composure.

“Don’t be too discouraged. That video was doctored and can’t be used as evidence.”

Shin Dae-seong responded immediately.

“Will the judge really let it slide like that? It’s certain that the National Forensic Service will also conclude that the manipulated video was added to the original.”

“······.”

“Now the important thing is who is the mastermind. You all probably know the difference in punishment between a mastermind and an accomplice.”

A momentary battle of wits broke out.

The big shot in the private loan industry is Ko Yeon-ja.

“Jia, you didn’t know anything and just followed along. Right?”

“What are you talking about? My son is far from being a leader. He’s just a guy who chases after women.”

“Stop it!”

Jo Il-hwan shouted and advised.

“What if we start fighting among ourselves? This is the intention of the special task force. We can protect the children only if we work together.”

Kim Han-gyeol intervened and caused disruption.

“We will distinguish between the main culprit and the accomplice through a fair investigation. Unlike Detective Shin, I value efficiency. Those who actively cooperate with the investigation will be rewarded accordingly.”

“Are you dividing us now?”

“This is also an investigative technique. What’s wrong with saying that the person who reveals the truth first will be given leniency?”

“······.”

“Oh, and with this level of evidence, it’s possible to change him to a suspect. Since the crime is so serious, an arrest warrant will probably be issued.”

Shin Dae-seong said to Kim Han-gyeol.

“Do you really need to do that? Tell them to voluntarily report to the unsolved crimes unit by this week.”

“Aren’t you being too lenient just because they’re minors?”

“If this incident gets reported to the press, those students will face an unbearable amount of criticism.”

“Of course. The reporters will go crazy and rush to cover it. This is an incident that happened at an aristocratic school, and it has the structure of school violence, pro-Japanese factions, and the independence movement. There will be enough news to worry about all year long.”

“It’s going to be a public issue for the entire nation anyway, so there’s no need for us to join in. At times like this, we need to show a neutral stance.”

Kim Han-gyeol immediately agreed and answered.

“Detective Shin, you can see a few steps ahead, right? Okay, I’ll follow your wishes.”

“We’ll find out who the mastermind and the accomplice are once we recover all the footage. The one who directly targeted Han Yu-jin is the mastermind.”

“How long will it take?”

“Well······ If the entire lab is obsessed with this video, it could be done within two or three days.”

“Even if I confess then, it won’t be of much use?”

“Yeah, the normal considerations I hate are disappearing.”

Kim Han-gyeol spoke to the parents.

“Did you listen carefully to what Detective Shin said? We will end our investigation here today. I would like you to voluntarily report to the unsolved case unit within this week. This is an act of generosity from Detective Shin.”

Parents left the counseling room with their children feeling complicated.

Principal Ha Dong-su immediately approached Shin Dae-seong.

“You are truly amazing. How can you detect lies so easily? I envy you.”

“It’s an ability I acquired due to the nature of my job.”

“But what happened to the investigation of Hwang Gil-dong? Rather than past incidents, we need to prevent future disasters.”

Shin Dae-seong spoke to reassure Principal Ha Dong-su.

“Don’t worry. You don’t have to worry about Hwang Gil-dong’s threats anymore. He won’t blow up the school.”

“Really?”

“What Hwang Gil-dong wants is to clear Han Yu-jin’s name. Since we caught the real culprit, he won’t threaten her anymore.”

“I feel reassured when Detective Shin says that.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked Principal Ha Dong-su.

“But is that okay?”

“What is it?”

“I just heard that the parents who left are the ones who donate the most to the school. I wonder if they’re having a hard time financially······.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. There are parents lining up to donate to our school. If I mention it, they will compete to donate. Our Cheongdam Arts High School will never run into financial difficulties.”

“I see······. I was worrying about useless things.”

* * *

The next day, evening.

Gangnam 2nd Police Station’s Unsolved Cases Unit Office.

Min Deok-sul, the chairman of a large corporation, came in with his son.

“Is detective Shin Dae-seong here?”

“Come here.”

Shin Dae-sung waved his hand in the conference room.

-Ouch!

Min Deok-sul hit his son on the back of the head and walked away.

“It hurts······.”

Min Seung-chan followed his father, caressing the back of his head.

Kim Han-gyeol was also in the conference room.

“Didn’t the lawyer come with you?”

“I don’t think that’s necessary.”

“why?”

“I will actively cooperate with the investigation of the special task force for unsolved cases. So please show some leniency to my son.”

“That’s not for me to decide······.”

Kim Han-gyeol turned his gaze towards Shin Dae-seong.

Shin Dae-seong immediately asked Min Deok-sul.

“Who produced the video posted on the bulletin board?”

“I don’t know who it is either. I just paid the money because they said there was a fake video that even fooled the police. It’s real.”

“Who gave that information to Detective Min?”

“This is the chief secretary who worked under me.”

Shin Dae-seong asked while crossing his arms.

“Where is that chief secretary now?”

“I was in an accident and am hospitalized.”

“Are you saying that you suddenly had an accident?”

“Detective Shin, you may find it suspicious, but······ It’s true! I’m also very embarrassed.”

Shin Dae-seong asked his son, Min Seung-chan.

“Who instigated the killing of Han Yu-jin?”

“It’s not me.”

“So who is it? There must have been someone who took the initiative to kill her.”

“The person who hated Han Yu-jin the most was Jo Bo-ram. But that day, Go Ji-ah incited her and told her to go.”

“Who pushed Han Yu-jin off the roof of the shopping mall?”

“I don’t know because I was out of my mind. I rushed in and when I came to my senses, Han Yu-jin was gone.”

“Aside from you, who was on the rooftop?”

Min Seung-chan asked in surprise.

“How did you know that?”

“There are 4 people in the video. Who filmed it?”

“Ah~”

“It’s basic arithmetic. It’s more surprising that you’re surprised by it. Who was with you?”

“It’s Lee Wan-yong. It’s not in the textbook······.”

“Did you receive the video from Lee Wan-yong that day?”

“No, we didn’t receive anything.”

Shin Dae-seong tilted his head and looked at Min Deok-sul.

“Where did you get the original footage?”

“There’s no such thing?”

“How did the fake video creator get the original footage?”

“I don’t know······.”

Kim Han-gyeol said to Shin Dae-seong.

“They keep saying they don’t know anything, so is there any need to show leniency?”

“Yeah, that’s asking too much without being of any help.”

Min Deok-sul looked around and said.

“Let me be frank. How much do you need?”

Shin Dae-seong reacts with disbelief.

“You want to buy me?”

“I don’t think there is any problem that money can’t solve. The question is how much. How much do you want?”

“You have completely misjudged the person. This kind of information does not warrant leniency.”

“Then I guess there’s nothing I can do······.”

Min Deok-sul’s expression changed to a solemn one.

At this, Shin Dae-seong looked at him with his arms crossed.

“Are you trying to threaten me?”

“No, I’m just trying to tell you about the plan that Professor Cho Il-hwan is making.”

“What is that?”

“Professor Cho knew that he couldn’t defeat Detective Shin with the normal method. So he devised a plan to bring him down in another way.”

“I wonder what kind of operation it is?”

Min Deok-sul opened his mouth in a soft voice.

“We are called the Four Great Clans of the Underworld. We always joined forces to achieve what we wanted.”

“Why are you betraying me this time?”

“Professor Cho’s plans have never gone awry. But this time, it looks like they will fail.”

“Why did you think that?”

Min Deok-sul lowered his voice even further.

“I was in charge of investigating Detective Shin. He has no weaknesses other than being a psychopath. He also has great credibility. Professor Cho had no choice but to come up with an unreasonable plan.”

“What are your plans?”

“I didn’t hear it clearly either. Professor Cho seemed more cautious than ever.”

“······.”

“But one thing is certain: Beware of women.”

* * *

Kim Han-gyeol walked down the police station hallway, grumbling.

“No, half of humanity is female. Without even knowing their exact age, does it make sense to just tell them to be careful?”

“It seemed like what Min Deok-sul said wasn’t a lie.”

“Should I use a beauty trick?”

“I am grateful.”

“I don’t think so. Detective Shin has never caused any problems with women.”

Kim Han-gyeol thought long and hard about it.

“In these cases, it’s always the family that’s the problem.”

“I am an orphan. I have no mother, no wife, no mother-in-law. I have no female relatives.”

“At times like this, you have to be careful of the people around you. The betrayal of someone close to you is even more shocking. That woman might be inside Gangnam 2nd Police Station.”

It’s time for Kim Han-gyeol to narrow down the scope of suspicion.

Hwang Yeo-ju approached and handed Shin Dae-seong a coffee cup.

“This is my special coffee. Enjoy it.”

-sudden.

Kim Han-gyeol snatched the coffee cup.

“Detective Shin, you can’t drink coffee today.”

“why?”

“I have to go to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow. They said I can’t have any caffeine today.”

“Then there’s nothing we can do. Detective Kim, please take it.”

“thank you.”

Shin Dae-seong asked with a frown.

“What are you doing?”

“You should be suspicious of everyone right now. Detective Hwang in particular is strangely suspicious······.”

Kim Han-gyeol took a careful sip of coffee,

“Mmm! It’s delicious, no problem.”

“······.”

“I will protect Detective Shin thoroughly today.”

Shin Dae-seong shook his head.

Because it was obvious that even if I said no, they would force me to do it.

-Crunch, crunch.

Detectives approached from the front.

Kim Han-gyeol was nervous because there was a female detective with a tough aura.

“Aren’t we detectives?”

“Seoul Gwangsu University,”

“The charisma of the woman in the front is no joke. She’s like Joan of Arc going to battle.”

The detectives at Gwangsu Police Station all stopped in their tracks, and a female detective with a strong appearance opened her mouth.

“Are you Detective Shin Dae-seong?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“I am detective Oh Mi-hee from Seoul Gwangsu Police Station. Mr. Shin Dae-seong, I am arresting you on charges of bribery.”

-Click.

She handcuffed Shin Dae-seong’s wrists.

However, there was no atmosphere of panic in Kim Han-gyeol and Shin Dae-seong.

“Detective Shin, I know it’s a bit odd to say this in this situation, but I think I found the woman you need to be careful of.”

Shin Dae-seong also nodded in agreement.

“Actually, I was wondering who you were too.”