The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 31



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◈Episode 31◈

Blood Crown

Gangnam 2nd Police Station, Violent Crimes Unit 3.

The detectives who had just finished work gathered one by one.

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol also arrived in their cars as soon as they received the call.

“Team Leader, you caught Hwang Gil-dong?”

“huh······.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee had to give the same answer several times.

“The special team of Gwangsu-dae arrested Hwang Gil-dong.”

“Are you sure that guy is Hwang Gil-dong?”

“I don’t know either… It’s too quiet. If it were true, it would have been revealed to the press, right?”

“Yes. How much did that guy do to the police?”

Shin Dae-seong asked Team Leader Park Dong-hee.

“What is the occupation of the man who was caught? On what basis did the Gwangsoo Unit arrest him as Hwang Gil-dong?”

“They don’t show us the exact investigative data. It seems like they caught the guy who installed the bomb on the rooftop of the annex building. His exact identity is also unknown. He is said to be a man in his early 30s and a technician in charge of special effects.”

“Early 30s······.”

Shin Dae-seong looked very disappointed.

Because it is highly unlikely that he is the real culprit who killed his wife.

“Does it match the profiling?”

“Hwang Gil-dong was a mystery in itself. There were many different opinions even among profilers. No one could come up with a definitive opinion.”

“I want to meet that guy?”

“Are you my senior?”

“I’ve talked to him on the phone before. If I start talking to him, I can tell it’s him.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee shook his head negatively.

“They won’t show it at Gwangsu-dae. I tried to sneak a chance, but they rejected me outright.”

“Really? Then let’s not worry about it anymore. The guy we caught at Gwangsu-dae isn’t the real Hwang Gil-dong.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked Shin Dae-seong.

“How can you be sure?”

“As Team Leader Park said, if it were true, he would have been anxious to brag about it.”

“It could be that they are trying to hide it because it is true. They want to monopolize the credit for catching Hwang Gil-dong.”

Shin Dae-seong asked Team Leader Park Dong-hee.

“Who is the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Investigation Unit now?”

“This is Superintendent Noh Deok-hwan, who is like a hyena. He is a typical example of a bad guy succeeding. He is a bastard who creates criminals instead of catching them.”

“Even if he’s not good at investigations, he’s good at politics. No matter what we do, we can’t disguise the guy we caught as Hwang Gil-dong. At best, we’ll just frame him as an accomplice. Let’s continue investigating Hwang Gil-dong in our own way.”

“How?”

“Didn’t Detective Kim text you about the secret law firm?”

“Oh, that······ I looked into it through various channels, and it seems like you’re talking about the ‘Crown’ law firm. It’s a foreign law firm headquartered in the United States. They say they provide legal services for the top 0.01%.”

“No more?”

“The prosecution side probably has more. But the crayfish are not willing to share with us. They still think of the police as their lackeys.”

“But I heard it’s gotten a lot better than before?”

“Well, that’s true.”

“I think that Chairman Jeon Young-sook and Hwang Gil-dong are definitely related.”

Kim Han-gyeol also confidently put down his spoon.

“I had the same feeling. Who would benefit the most from this? This time, Hwang Gil-dong is either a fake or he must have eaten something from the former chairman.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee made the decision right away.

“Okay, our powerful 3rd team will investigate Hwang Gil-dong’s relationship with Chairman Jeon Yeong-sook. Detectives Choi and Seo will thoroughly investigate the former chairman’s defense team.”

“All right.”

“This detective and the youngest one investigate all the cases related to Hwang Gil-dong without fail. And······.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee hurriedly gave instructions on the investigation, leaving only Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol behind.

“Senior, take Detective Kim and investigate on your own.”

He also knew how to use Shin Dae-seong well.

Shin Dae-seong nodded and moved first.

“Detective Kim, let’s go.”

“Where?”

“The person around me who knows Crown Law Firm best.”

“Are you by any chance alumni of Korea University?”

“no······.”

* * *

Korea University Hospital.

Baek Byeong-cheol, who retired as a high court judge, talked with a junior lawyer.

“Let’s proceed like this.”

“The judge said he would bequeath all of his assets to his son-in-law, detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“He is not just my ‘former son-in-law’, he is still my son-in-law.”

“It is certain that Detective Shin Dae-seong is a psychopath. Aren’t you believing that too much? I understand your position, Judge, but······.”

“If you understand, then just go ahead and do it without saying anything. I will use all my assets to avenge Hye-won. The person who can do that best is Mr. Shin.”

“If the judge has decided so, then there is nothing I can do. I will come back with the documents.”

It’s time for the lawyer to get up.

-Knock knock.

The hospital room door opens,

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol came in.

“You have guests?”

Baek Byeong-cheol responded with a light wave of his hand.

“Jang Byun is just getting up to leave. Mr. Shin, you brought a guest with you too?”

Kim Han-gyeol approached and greeted me deeply.

“Hello, Your Honor. I am detective Kim Han-gyeol from Gangnam Police Station 2nd Violent Crimes Unit 3. I am soul mates with detective Shin.”

“Hahaha, you’re a fun friend, just like I heard.”

“I don’t know where you heard that rumor about me! But don’t believe it! I never, never became a police officer to seduce women. If that was my purpose, I would have become an actor or a singer.”

“That’s good news, so don’t worry too much.”

Then he turned his head to Shin Dae-seong and asked.

“What’s going on? Even your detective colleagues are involved.”

“I stopped by today on investigative business.”

“I don’t care why you came. I like seeing your face and feeling strong.”

Attorney Jang turned around.

“I’m going to go now.”

“Be careful on your way back.”

-Knock knock.

As soon as Attorney Jang left the hospital room, Shin Dae-seong revealed the reason he had come to see him.

“Master, do you know about Crown Law Firm?”

“Of course I know. It’s a foreign law firm headquartered in the United States, and it provides legal services for the top 0.01%.”

It was 99% identical to what I heard from Team Leader Park Dong-hee.

“No more?”

“Why are you investigating Crown Law Firm?”

“It’s because of the Hwang Gil-dong incident.”

Baek Byeong-cheol turned his gaze towards Kim Han-gyeol.

Shin Dae-seong said, guessing the reason.

“You can trust Detective Kim. He will help me, whether it’s an official mission or a personal revenge.”

“You’ve got a good partner… Raise the bed, please.”

“All right.”

Shin Dae-seong raised the head of the bed using the remote control.

Baek Byeong-cheol sat up straight and opened his mouth.

“Sir, do you think that Hwang Gil-dong is the one who made Hye-won like that?”

“From a technical standpoint, I think it’s the most promising.”

“If the age is right, then that could be possible. Mr. Shin thinks that Chairman Jeon Yeong-sook instigated Hwang Gil-dong? The Crown Law Firm is the link between them… The police lacked information, so they came to me.”

“That’s right, Master.”

Kim Han-gyeol couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

‘I heard that he is a judge who has descended from Bao Qingtian. He is no joke!’

Baek Byeong-cheol took a moment to catch his breath and continued speaking.

“I also suspected that Crown Law Firm killed Hye-won. They said they would do anything for their clients.”

“That’s good. I guess we can investigate both of them this time.”

“Whether it’s the prosecution or the police, I don’t know much about the Crown Law Firm. What I told you earlier is all there is to it. But they have a special service that is hidden.”

“What is that?”

“‘Blood Crown’······ It’s a service for the true 0.01%. It exonerates its clients without regard to means or methods.”

Kim Han-gyeol expressed his honest feelings.

“It sounds incredibly dangerous. It sounds like some kind of organization that takes over the back alley world in a fantasy movie.”

“Detective Kim is right······.”

“Is that really true?”

“Their backs are scary. If you mess with them carelessly, you’ll have a hard time saving your life.”

“omg······.”

Kim Han-gyeol instinctively touched his own neck. However, Shin Dae-seong seemed completely indifferent.

“How can I meet them?”

“Going to the law firm’s office won’t help. The lawyers working there won’t know about Blood Crown. They keep it a secret. We have to make them come to us.”

“How?”

“The most important thing to them is money. If there’s a case you want to win, let me know. It doesn’t matter if it’s civil or criminal. It’s better if it’s a case with a slim chance of winning.”

“Something just occurred to me.”

“I’ll connect you with them. Just file a complaint and wait. They’ll come to you when the time comes.”

“Thank you, Master.”

Baek Byeong-cheol spoke in a voice that changed the mood.

“Since you’re here, why don’t you spend some time before you go? Haven’t I saved you a lot of time, Mr. Shin?”

“Would you like to play a game of baduk?”

Baek Byeong-cheol opened his eyes and answered.

“Why~ do you always have the advantage? Do you have to beat your father-in-law who has a limited time?”

“There aren’t many things I can do. If there are, please choose.”

“It’s good that three people gathered together today······.”

“What did you mean, it went well?”

“Let’s play Go-Stop. Go-Stop is more fun when three people play than when two people play.”

Kim Han-gyeol responded in surprise.

“What kind of consequences will I face if I take your money?”

“Detective Kim, don’t you get teased by your mother too?”

“How did you know that?”

-Cheok, cheok, cheok.

Bae Byeong-cheol was already rotting away his cards.

“I will do good. Before I die, I will try to get some money from the Lord…”

“You only pretend to be weak at times like this. I never show mercy to others. Even my father-in-law is no exception.”

* * *

A few days later.

A restaurant near Gangnam 2nd Police Station.

Kim Han-gyeol and Shin Dae-seong came out after eating lunch.

“Why does Detective Shin always pay the bill? I appreciate it, but.”

“First of all, I have a lot of money, and Detective Kim takes care of all the driving and odd jobs. I think of it as compensation for that.”

“A person who thinks of others like that is really a bit ignorant of you, my father-in-law. I knew how to ‘stop’ at that moment. Did you feel better after you robbed the patient of everything?”

“My father-in-law hates losing on purpose. He wants to win fair and square.”

“I don’t think so······.”

Kim Han-gyeol shook his head.

Shin Dae-seong asked Kim Han-gyeol as he walked toward the building.

“What happened to the man who was caught as Hwang Gil-dong?”

“It looks like they’ll just let them go at Gwangsu-dae.”

“Why? They’re going to tell you to get involved with Hwang Gil-dong by any means necessary.”

“What kind of world is this these days······ If you do something like that now, the suspect’s lawyer won’t stay still.”

“Can I meet that person?”

“Why bother? I will get the investigative data through the Gwangsu Unit.”

“That guy must have said all sorts of things under pressure. I need to see it for myself to be able to tell the truth from lies.”

“Okay, I’ll contact you shortly.”

This is when Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol enter the main gate of the police station.

A man in a black suit approached.

“Are you detective Shin Dae-seong from the 3rd Violent Crimes Unit?”

“Yes.”

“I came from Crown Law Firm. You sued the nation’s angel, actress Yang Mi-sook?”

Shin Dae-seong responded with a serious expression.

“Yes, she spilled my cake. The psychological trauma I received was enormous.”