The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 47



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◈Episode 47◈

A very easy problem

A cafe with a quiet atmosphere.

Jaesung also joined Shim Soojin and Shin Daesung’s date.

“Sir, can you fight a fighting champion and win?”

This is a very random question.

“Why am I fighting a fighting champion?”

“Just imagine. A fighting champion goes to arrest someone for a crime, and then they end up fighting one-on-one.”

Shin Dae-seong thought for a moment and then asked.

“What is the weight class of a fighting champion?”

“Of course it’s heavyweight. That’s what makes it fun.”

“Can’t we shoot? The police are armed to the teeth and go out to arrest people.”

“They meet suddenly. When he goes to the house, the champion is not there. The old man goes to the champion’s gym alone late at night. He feels curious and climbs into the ring. Then he ends up fighting the heavyweight champion one-on-one.”

“You have a really concrete imagination······ The heavyweight champion doesn’t have any intention of turning himself in?”

“Not at all. I’m dying to kill you.”

“Then there’s nothing I can do. If it comes down to a life-or-death fight… I think I’ll win, right?”

Yoo Jae-seong looked at Shin Dae-seong with great suspicion.

“How can you win, sir? Your opponent is the best fighter in the world.”

“If we fight by the rules of a fighting game, of course I’ll lose. But if it’s a fight where one of us survives, I’ll win.”

“Okay, I’ll believe you.”

This is when Yoo Jae-sung coolly admits it.

-Tink, tink.

Yoo Jae-seong’s face hardened as he turned his head at the sound of the cafe door.

“Why did you call me, Han-gyeol?”

“I didn’t call you?”

Shin Dae-seong turned his head to follow Yoo Jae-seong’s gaze.

Kim Han-gyeol really approached me with a cheeky expression.

“How’s your date going?”

“Detective Kim, what are you doing here? Did your mother tell you to come here?”

“No, Mom told me not to go, but shouldn’t I take care of Detective Shin? As expected, my hunch was right······.”

Kim Han-gyeol looked at Yoo Jae-seong and asked.

“Why are you here?”

“I got your permission, sir. Don’t worry, sir. Just take care of your brother.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I don’t think Han-gyeol will be able to date a woman until he dies.”

Kim Han-gyeol’s reaction was that he was truly dumbfounded.

“Where did you get such nonsense······ Do you not know how popular I was with the girls since elementary school?”

“I have a problem with my brother’s taste in women.”

“When you say that, it makes me sound like a pervert. What’s wrong with my taste in women?”

“You like girls who are pretty and dumb. To be exact, you don’t like girls who are smarter than you.”

“That’s right. A pretty face is a given, but if you’re too smart, I won’t be able to do well. I’ve had a hard time with girls since elementary school.”

“There are many pretty women in the world. But it would be hard to find a woman who is less beautiful than you.”

“This kid is definitely talking about facts······.”

Shin Dae-sung and Shim Soo-jin talked without paying any attention.

“Are you shocked by my tight-fitting outfit?”

“I was pleasantly shocked. Detective Shin was so perfect and flawless······ Ugh! I’m sorry······.”

“It’s okay. It’s better than being looked at with suspicion as a psychopathic detective.”

“Aren’t you uncomfortable meeting me?”

“I’m fine. I need to meet people so I can adapt quickly. But, Soojin, aren’t you worried about the scandal?”

“Not at all. Our agency is in the mood to admit to any scandal.”

This is when Shin Dae-seong smiles.

Kim Han-gyeol suddenly turned his head and asked.

“Last night. I heard there were a lot of reports of gunshots coming from the apartment where Detective Shin lives.”

“What······ gunshot?”

“According to the dispatch records, it said that it was a house where a current detective lives. He said it sounded like the tempered glass in the living room was shattering, but the residents said it wasn’t the sound of glass breaking. You’re not Detective Shin, are you?”

“This is the house I live in.”

“Yes~?”

Kim Han-gyeol asked urgently, lowering his voice.

‘Did you really shoot the gun?’

‘I didn’t shoot it? We had some unexpected guests, and we weren’t on good terms.’

‘Ugh! How bad is our relationship······.’

‘I’ll tell you the details later. Can you handle the report call without giving me a headache?’

‘Okay, I’ll take care of it neatly.’

Then Kim Han-gyeol spoke in his original voice.

“The awards for all members of the Strong Team 3 have been decided. But Detective Shin, are you aiming for something bigger?”

“That’s right, a one-rank promotion for all members of Team 3.”

“How about getting a definitive answer at this awards ceremony? The president himself is coming to present the award.”

“How did you know that? Oh, your mother is the chief’s drinking buddy.”

“Yes, this new president is a very hot-tempered person.”

“Then please find the information I asked for.”

“What is it?”

“The murder case of popular singer Kang Woo-jin.”

“Okay, but is it normal for a date to only talk about things like this?”

Shin Dae-seong apologized urgently.

“I’m sorry, Soojin······.”

“No, I like this kind of atmosphere and I feel comfortable.”

“If that’s the case, then that’s good.”

* * *

Gangnam 2nd Police Station, Violent Crimes Unit 3.

The team members scheduled to receive a group commendation from the Chief of Police are dressed in uniform.

Shin Dae-seong asked Kim Han-gyeol, holding a thick document.

“Is this the murder case record of popular singer Kang Woo-jin?”

“That’s right. The seniors here are keeping quiet. Orange Entertainment’s CEO, Han Jun-il, doesn’t seem to be the culprit. They were in an uproar because they caught a live person.”

“Come to think of it······ All three of the biggest mysteries in the Korean entertainment industry are related to Gangnam 2nd Police Station?”

“Two of them were under the jurisdiction of Gangnam 2nd Police Station, and I am a detective at Gangnam 2nd Police Station for the rest.”

Shin Dae-seong carefully examined the incident records.

“Was CEO Han Jun-il the only strong suspect?”

“No. It was an incident that happened during the break after the performance. There were many people who could have entered the room where Kang Woo-jin was. The person who entered right before he died was CEO Han Jun-il.”

“Did you organize the case records very well?”

“This was also an incident that garnered a great deal of national attention. At that time, Kang Woo-jin’s popularity was no joke.”

“Cause of death: drug overdose?”

“A lethal dose of drugs was found in the body of the dead Kang Woo-jin.”

“Then, wouldn’t it have been an accident or suicide? The stress of the entertainment industry is unmanageable.”

Kim Han-gyeol made a large X with both hands.

“Absolutely not. Kang Woo-jin was a devout Catholic. He never touched drugs or even cigarettes.”

“CEO Han Jun-il was the only one with a drug conviction?”

“That’s why you became the prime suspect. There were also strange rumors going around?”

“What rumor?”

“Orange Entertainment was a small agency. They didn’t have the capacity to keep Kang Woo-jin, whose contract renewal was almost over. That’s why CEO Han came up with a plan.”

“You tried to make Kang Woo-jin addicted and tie him to your agency?”

“Yes, how did you know?”

Shin Dae-seong responded while reading the incident report.

“It’s not a rumor, it’s a conspiracy theory. It’s a story that seems to come out of a soap opera.”

“We investigated all the people and staff who could enter Kang Woo-jin’s room. However, in some ways, they all seemed suspicious, and in other ways, they all seemed innocent. With the death of CEO Han Jun-il, we completely lost the momentum for the investigation.”

“Anyway, the person who was at the concert hall that day is the culprit.”

“That’s right. Other people can’t even approach it. The security guards have thoroughly checked it.”

“What are the identities of the bodyguards?”

“Everything was clean. I didn’t even approach the room where Kim Woo-jin was resting.”

“Only authorized personnel can enter Kim Woo-jin’s room, and the culprit is among them?”

“you’re right.”

“Then it’s too easy a case for me?”

“Really?”

This is when Kim Han-gyeol is surprised and asks questions.

The youngest detective, Bang Jin-woo, rushed in.

“The chairman has arrived. He is going to give an award ceremony, so please come out quickly.”

* * *

Gangnam 2nd Police Station Main Auditorium.

An award ceremony was held, attended in person by Police Commissioner General Park Soon-cheol.

Team leader Park Dong-hee received it first,

The last one is Shin Dae-seong’s turn, the lowest rank.

Police Commissioner General Park Soon-cheol, who presented the award, recommended medicinal water.

“Congratulations, Officer Shin Dae-seong.”

“Thank you, sir.”

“As expected, he lives up to his reputation. It’s only been a month since he returned to his job as a detective, and he’s already solved two major cases.”

“It is thanks to the wholehearted support of Chief Lee Yong-gyun, Team Leader Park Dong-hee, and the team members.”

“You’re still humble. I’ve never seen a detective as polite as you. You may remember······.”

“I remember it too. It was an incident when the chief was the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. I was drafted from Mapo Police Station and went to support them.”

“A middle school girl died, and it was a case that almost went unsolved. Detective Shin met with the townspeople in just one day and found the culprit.”

“The culprit was one of the townspeople. It was an easy case for me.”

“Even back then, he spoke so humbly that he made all the detectives of the Gwangsu Unit drunk. If that was an easy case, what was difficult? He drank every day.”

“I didn’t know that the detectives at Gwangsu-dae had increased their drinking capacity because of me.”

Police Commissioner General Park Soon-cheol asked with a smiling face.

“What case will you solve next? I’m secretly looking forward to it now, too.”

“Of the three biggest mysteries in the Korean entertainment industry, I’m about to solve another one.”

The police chief asked with a questioning expression.

“Did you find out who Detective Kim Han-gyeol’s father is? I asked Mrs. Kim, but she absolutely wouldn’t tell me.”

“No, it’s the death of popular singer Kang Woo-jin.”

“That incident was really a headache in many ways······ It was an incident that many police officers were criticized for. Are you confident?”

“I have enough confidence. Instead, please promise me a reward accordingly.”

“What kind of compensation can I give you?”

“All members of Team 3 have been promoted one rank.”

For a moment, the detectives of the 3rd strong team waited tensely for Police Chief Park Soon-cheol’s answer.

“I already heard that story from the chief. If it solves the Kang Woo-jin case, then of course I have to listen to it.”

‘Nice~.’

The detectives from the 3rd Investigation Team smiled brightly and secretly gave each other a high five underwater.

“And there is another requirement.”

“what?”

“I would like to create a ‘Unsolved Cases Team’ within Gangnam 2nd Police Station. Please leave the personnel composition up to me, and give me the same level of authority as the Gwangsu Unit.”

“Is your wife’s case included in the unsolved cases?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Originally, the parties involved in the case were excluded from the investigation. However, I cannot stand seeing the criminal benefiting from it. Create a ‘Unsolved Cases Team.’ I will fully support you. But only after solving the Kang Woo-jin case.”

“Thank you, sir.”

* * *

– It looks like another one of the three biggest mystery cases in the Korean entertainment industry will be solved. This afternoon, Gangnam 2nd Police Station’s Violent Crimes Unit 3 arrested the fiancee of the deceased Kang Woo-jin…