The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 170



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◈Episode 170◈

mockery

“Kwaaak!”

The Creator screamed in pain.

The knife Shin Dae-seong had swung down pierced the back of the Creator’s hand and stuck into the wooden table.

Kim Han-gyeol jumped up and shouted toward the magic mirror.

“This is completely self-defense. The Creator tried to stab Detective Shin in the neck first.”

Manager Lim calmly dissuaded them.

-Tell Detective Shin not to get excited. It would be a disaster if the Creator died.

“Okay, I’ll make sure that doesn’t happen.”

Shin Dae-seong asked the Creator.

“Why did you try to kill me?”

“Ugh······ I can’t just let you ruin my plans.”

“It seems true that the baby has antibodies for treatment?”

The Creator endured the pain and answered.

“Just because you have antibodies doesn’t mean you can immediately create a cure. The people hospitalized right now will need my cure.”

“Then keep your promise. Give me the cure for ten people.”

“Just wait a moment. The package will arrive this way······.”

Shin Dae-seong winked at Kim Han-gyeol.

It means to check it right away.

“Manager Lim, would you please find out right away?”

-I got a call anyway. Someone sent me a mysterious item. I’ll have them check to see if it’s the cure.

The Creator looked up at the Great God and said:

“Now, draw your sword and call the medical team······?”

Shin Dae-seong immediately shook his head.

“There’s a saying that goes, ‘If you don’t believe the law, you won’t be able to get in.’ I would never trust someone who tried to put a knife to my neck. If we investigate like this, there won’t be any problems.”

-Tiring~ Tiring~

Kim Han-gyeol answered the phone.

“hello?”

It was a call from Detective Hwang Yeo-ju.

-After the second screening, here is the explosion site. I compiled the information from other detectives and sent it to you by email.

“Thank you for your hard work. I will check and contact you.”

Kim Han-gyeol opened his email on his tablet PC.

“Detective Shin, this is the second round of screening data.”

“Show it to this guy.”

“All right.”

Kim Han-gyeol showed the tablet PC screen to the Creator.

“It can’t be helped, even if it’s uncomfortable. Is there a place where the third bomb could explode among these?”

“······.”

The Creator said nothing in response.

However, I found a clue in Shin Dae-seong’s poker face.

“Detective Kim, stop.”

Kim Han-gyeol’s fingers froze like ice as he flipped through the photos.

The photos on the tablet PC were of an enthusiastic performance.

“Detective Kim, what is that?”

“This is a photo of the singer ‘Psycho’ performing. He also reached number one on Billboard. He is loved by people of all ages and genders.”

“Your name is Psycho?”

“Yes, but he’s not really a psycho. He’s just a singer my mom likes.”

“Is there a show today?”

“Yes, there is.”

“But why did you miss it the first time?”

“It’s not a Seoul concert. It’s a concert in the five major cities across the country, and today’s concert is in Daejeon.”

Shin Dae-seong turned his gaze to the Creator.

“You always keep your promises, right?”

“That’s right, I keep my promises… The third bomb will explode in Seoul.”

“Isn’t that your gaze?”

“!”

“I’ve been studying you over and over again. Trying to get inside your head······. You never change the way you react when you lie or when you tell the truth.”

The Creator opened his mouth with a bitter smile.

“You must have had a lot of hatred for me? To be honest, I realized that after killing your wife. I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have messed with Detective Shin Dae-seong. When I saw you in court, I thought you might be in big trouble.”

“Then, whatever I do, just accept it. This is what they call karma.”

“There’s no need for us to be like this, hurting each other.”

“Are you trying to persuade me?”

“That’s right, if you join me, you can gain enormous wealth and power. Honestly, isn’t Detective Shin annoying? He was planning to catch me at the hotel step by step, but it was ruined because of his superiors who don’t have any sense?”

“That’s true.”

Shin Dae-seong responded in agreement with the Creator’s words.

“The truth is that the earth is a sphere. Even if you are lucky enough to stop me, it won’t benefit Detective Shin. No matter what, he’ll try to kick me out of the police organization.”

“I know that too.”

“You know?”

“Yeah, that’s why I’m going to use you. I don’t want to suffer and be thrown away.”

Then, Shin Dae-seong looked at the magic mirror and said.

“Chief Lim, please strip all those responsible for ordering the arrest of the Creator.”

-What does that mean?

“If you mess up an important operation, you have to take responsibility for it. That way, you won’t make the same mistake again. Get the resignation of all the people who decided to arrest the Creator.”

-Detective Shin······ During a war, you don’t change generals. Once this case is resolved, you will receive the appropriate punishment. And Detective Shin won’t be thrown into the trash either.

“The people who decide that are in charge. Do you think they would just go and kill themselves? If you don’t hold them accountable now, I will step down.”

Manager Lim’s voice became earnest.

-I know what you’re worried about, but I don’t have time for that right now.

“If you don’t meet my demands, I will stop the investigation. You try to stop the third bomb yourself.”

-Detective Shin, I need VIP permission to accept the resignations of the people in charge. It takes time to follow the proper procedures. Please stop the third bomb.

“Then, hurry up and get the VIP’s permission. Otherwise, the Creator’s will will come true, and you all might take off your clothes.”

-Ha~ There really isn’t anyone easy here. Okay, I’ll contact the VIP as soon as possible.

* * *

Convention center in Daejeon.

Singer Psycho’s performance was a great success at the second exhibition hall.

Detectives Han Eun-kyung and Bang Jin-woo walked around the audience.

“Detective Han, why did you come here without reporting it?”

“It seems like the third bomb will explode here······. And Detective Shin told me not to report everything. If you’re sure, investigate first and report later.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo said suspiciously.

“I feel like I’m being selfish.”

“What does that mean······.”

“Psycho’s shows are so popular that they sell out in an instant. You can’t get tickets for less than two or three times the price. If there were any other way, they would come in under the pretext of an investigation like this.”

“Detective Bang, you don’t like psycho performances?”

“What are you talking about? My body reacts like this too.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo was walking along in rhythm.

“But isn’t the third bomb also going to explode in Seoul?”

“I don’t believe in the Creator. The place with the most victims and the most global issues is right here.”

“But this is like looking for a needle in a haystack······.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo looked around with a bewildered expression. He looked bewildered by the tens of thousands of people filling the concert hall.

Han Eun-kyung walked slowly, looking around.

“The bomb isn’t that big. They say it can be shrunk to the size of a student’s backpack.”

“That’s why it’s more problematic. When will we be able to check all of that? We don’t even have police support for security reasons.”

“!”

Han Eun-kyung suddenly stopped.

Detective Bang Jin-woo reached out to the gun.

“Have you found the Creator’s guard?”

“No, the intro that’s playing now… is my favorite song. I really can’t stand it!”

Han Eun-kyung also walked while dancing.

Because it was a concert hall with a festive atmosphere, no one paid her any attention.

“Detective Han, there’s nothing we can do. If this is definitely where the third bomb will explode, we’ll stop the show. Isn’t it better to overreact than to react lightly?”

“If you do that, the bomb will explode right away. The Creator’s guard is here now.”

“Then should I ask for support? There’s a limit to what two people can investigate.”

“Security is more important now. If there’s a spy planted by the Creator among the police officers coming out to support, it’ll be a big problem.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo shook his head negatively.

“If we keep doing this, we’ll never find the bomb… There’s less than an hour left before the bomb explodes.”

“I know. We have to wait for Detective Shin to interrogate the Creator and find some crucial clues.”

“Will the Creator ever open his mouth······.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo’s expression became even more negative.

“Found it!”

Han Eun-kyung stopped and clapped her hands.

Detective Bang Jin-woo asked back with a happy expression.

“Answer! Are you going to find the bomb?”

“No, I found reinforcements to help us.”

“Who is that?”

Han Eun-kyung said, pointing to the VIP seats.

“It’s over there.”

“Wow, isn’t that actress Kim Hye-ran?”

* * *

National Intelligence Service investigation office.

Shin Dae-seong maintained the posture of touching the back of the Creator’s hand.

The Creator asked with a pained expression.

“How long are you going to keep doing this?”

“Until all the biochemical bombs have been removed and all the patients in the hospital have received their medications.”

“Are you trying to kill me here?”

“There’s nothing I can’t do.”

“······.”

The Creator immediately shut his mouth. Shin Dae-seong had an expression on his face that would remain even after doing so.

“what!”

Kim Han-gyeol, who was talking on the phone in a corner, was startled.

“Why did my mom go there?”

Detective Bang Jin-woo responded.

-I don’t know that either.

“Take my mother and get out of there right now. There’s not much time left before the bomb explodes!”

– I tried to do that too, but it was useless. After hearing the story, he decided to go and find the bomb. You know that, Detective Kim, right? If actress Kim Hye-ran decides, who can stop her?

“I know you too well······. I wouldn’t change even if a knife was put to my throat. But why did my mom go to the Psycho concert?”

-How would I know that? Even my son, Detective Kim, doesn’t know.

“Okay, for now, take good care of my mother······. No, no, I’m looking for where the bomb is. I’ll contact you later.”

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

“Is your mother at the Psycho concert?”

“Yes······I haven’t been able to go home these days because of the investigation.”

Within moments, Kim Han-gyeol grabbed the Creator by the collar.

“Where did you hide the bomb?”

“What the heck are you doing······.”

“You’re my mom’s biggest fan? Tell me where you hid the bomb quickly. Otherwise, I’ll cut your head off with the knife on your hand.”

It was the time when Kim Han-gyeol threatened with a look of sincerity in his eyes.

-You two, please calm down.

The voice of Director Lim of the National Intelligence Service was heard.

– All of Detective Shin’s requests have been met. The resignations of all those responsible have been accepted.

“I don’t trust government agencies. You have to show me solid evidence.”

-dripping.

There was a formal knock and an NIS agent came in.

He immediately showed Shin Dae-seong a document that was marked as confidential.

-This is a document proving that I was dismissed according to procedure. Now, please help me find where the third bomb is.

“You didn’t send anyone to the Psycho concert, did you?”

-Yes, we are holding off on dispatching since there is no request from Detective Shin.

“Well done. From now on, just follow my orders. I will take responsibility for it.”

-I have no more greed. I just hope there won’t be any more victims.

Shin Dae-seong looked up at the Creator.

“In the current situation, there are no such things as laws or principles. We must prevent any additional sacrifices at all costs… It doesn’t matter what I do to you.”

“Don’t you know that that thought is the most dangerous one right now? Do you think I’ll just reveal it?”

“I’ve been a detective for quite some time.”

“Hahaha, weren’t you in prison for 20 years?”

“Yes, thanks to someone, I spent 20 years in prison. But I didn’t just waste my time in despair. I thought about how I could catch the murderer who killed my wife. And I mastered my abilities to the max. Because the guy who killed my wife would always lie······.”

“Gulp!”

The Creator swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.

“Did they hide a bomb in advance at the Psycho concert hall?”

“······.”

“That’s definitely not the case. So there’s a guard inside the concert hall with a bomb? Who is he?”

“Do you think I’ll teach you obediently?”

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

Shin Dae-seong grabbed the handle of the knife stuck in the back of his hand.

Then he slowly drew the sword upward and asked.

-Ugh.

“Who are the guards at the concert hall?”

“Kuaaaah~ Do you think I should say that······?”

Red blood flowed down from the Creator’s wrist in streams.

“I have no choice now. I will continue to torture you until you tell the truth. How many guards are there at the concert hall?”

“I don’t know······ Ugh!”

* * *

Even after 30 minutes, the Creator did not open his mouth.

The investigation room became a sea of ​​blood with the Creator’s blood.

The tortured Creator had lost so much blood that he was losing consciousness.

-Tiring~ Tiring~

Kim Han-gyeol answered the phone in the corner.

“Yes, Detective Bang. If it’s not urgent, can you call me later? There’s a very brutal scene unfolding right now······.”

-This is very urgent.

“What is it?”

– A detective found the Creator’s bodyguard who planted the bomb.

Kim Han-gyeol jumped up and shouted.

“What! You found the guy who planted the bomb?”

At that moment, Shin Dae-seong and the creator, who were covered in blood from torturing and being tortured, looked at Kim Han-gyeol at the same time.

If that’s true, then both of them were wasting their time.