The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 66



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◈Episode 66◈

Detectives

Gangnam 2nd Police Station, Unsolved Cases Unit.

An independent office was assigned in a comfortable space.

Team leader Park Dong-hee was promoted to manager.

He touched the nameplate with his manager’s title engraved on it with trembling hands.

“I can’t believe a day like this has come for me······.”

Detective Choi Jang-soo was promoted to superintendent and became team leader.

Not all of the members of Team 3 of the Violent Crimes Unit were transferred to the Special Investigation Team. Kim Han-gyeol, Seo Min-ju, Bang Jin-woo, and Shin Dae-seong were selected, and the rest remained in Team 3 of the Violent Crimes Unit.

The special task force for unsolved cases is busy organizing its office.

A large coffee machine that looks like it would be used in a high-end cafe has arrived.

“This is from actress Kim Hye-ran. Where should I put it?”

Kim Han-gyeol gestured to a previously designated spot.

“You can just install it over there.”

Shin Dae-seong asked.

“I appreciate it, but is it okay to accept something like this?”

“Is there a law that says police officers have to drink only mixed coffee? This time, my mom has decided to donate.”

“Or maybe it’s fortunate.”

“But isn’t the number of people in the special task force for unsolved cases too small? Team Leader Park······ No, including Section Chief Park, there are six people.”

“Just wait a moment, new personnel will be added gradually.”

As soon as Shin Dae-seong finished speaking,

“Is this the special task force for unsolved cases······.”

Inspector Kang Tae-gyu came in carrying a box of luggage.

He was a member of the Babel Union special task force that was disbanded, and he also had a certified public accountant license. He had worked with the Babel Union legal team in search and seizure operations, so he was familiar with the 3rd Violent Crimes Unit.

Kim Han-gyeol welcomed him warmly.

“Welcome, Inspector Kang.”

“It’s been a while, Detective Kim. Is your mother actress Kim Hye-ran?”

“Yes. You came after listening to my advice?”

“What advice?”

“Gangnam 2nd Police Station is called the Hollywood Police Station of Korea. I will definitely make my dream of remarrying a pretty woman come true.”

“That’s not why I accepted the transfer to Gangnam 2nd Police Station.”

“Then what?”

“Detective Shin promised that if you come here, you will be given a job in the field, not an office job.”

“Anyway, welcome. Please say hello to the manager first.”

This is when Kim Han-gyeol brings him to Manager Park Dong-hee.

Another detective came in carrying a case of luggage.

“excuse me······.”

She was a female detective who appeared to be in her late 20s.

“Is this the newly organized special task force for unsolved cases?”

“Yes. I am Detective Kim Han-gyeol, and the person here is Detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“I am Inspector Hwang Yeo-ju, who applied to the Babel Joint Task Force from the Cyber ​​Investigation Unit.”

“Oh, I heard that too. I heard that you’re incredibly good at computers. You’ve won hacking competitions all over the world, right? You chose the police instead of the National Intelligence Service.”

“I’m somehow scared of the National Intelligence Service.”

“Welcome. Go say hello to the manager.”

Kim Han-gyeol brought her to Manager Park Dong-hee.

“Is there anyone else coming?”

“No, we have to go pick it up now.”

“Who are you going to pick up?”

* * *

Kim Han-gyeol asked while driving.

“Which detective are you going to pick up?”

“I’m not a detective.”

“So, are you a criminal expert like a profiler?”

“No······I guess I should just say he’s a normal person.”

“Am I not misunderstanding? Are you saying that you are going to bring civilians to the special task force?”

“Because that ordinary person is better at catching criminals than a detective.”

Kim Han-gyeol reacted that it was hard to believe.

“These days, even dogs and cows cover crime cases through their personal broadcasts. However, they are just capturing rumors that are floating around. How can ordinary people catch criminals better than detectives? Are they shamans?”

“No, just a housewife.”

“Yes~?”

“I also wonder how she catches criminals so well.”

“Who on earth is that housewife?”

Shin Dae-seong, the passenger seat, explained.

“I met many prisoners in prison. Among them, there were some who dreamed of committing the perfect crime. But unfortunately, or fortunately, they were caught after being reported by a citizen.”

“But?”

“Because I was in prison, data was accumulated naturally. But then I found out that the citizen who reported the criminal who was aiming for the perfect crime was a woman. Was it a coincidence?”

“It’s definitely not a coincidence.”

“So I did some research on that woman.”

Kim Han-gyeol also reacted with curiosity.

“What kind of woman is she? Are you really a shaman?”

“I don’t know about that, but her name is Han Eun-kyung. She used to work in the accounting department of a small business. She’s now a housewife in her 40s. She has reported and caught over 20 violent criminals.”

“How is that possible? Even if you’re not a shaman, aren’t you possessing some kind of magical power?”

“I want to know that too. How can ordinary citizens catch criminals so well······ Stop it next to the bakery.”

Kim Han-gyeol asked while parking the car.

“Are you going to buy a cake as a gift?”

“No, Han Eun-kyung is working part-time here.”

“Then I guess I should park properly.”

Kim Han-gyeol stopped his car and got out so as not to impede traffic.

-Tink, tink.

It’s a bakery with a cafe-like atmosphere.

The housewife working part-time greeted me cheerfully.

“Welcome?”

Kim Han-gyeol noticed that she was Han Eun-kyung.

Soon he gestured to the cakes on display and asked.

“I’d like to give a gift. Can I take a picture of any of the items here?”

“Yes, I can give it to you right away since you don’t have any reservations.”

“What would you like to eat?”

“yes?”

Han Eung-kyung paused for a moment and then asked.

“Did you ask me for a recommendation?”

“No, I asked what you like. I’m going to give it to Han Eun-kyung as a gift.”

“Who? Who are you?”

Han Eung-kyung looked at Kim Han-gyeol with a wary gaze.

“Don’t be surprised. I am detective Kim Han-gyeol from the unsolved cases unit of Gangnam 2nd Police Station. The person who came with me is detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“Why are the detectives from the violent crimes unit······…”

“Have you ever thought about becoming a police officer?”

“Huh~?”

Shin Dae-seong spoke to her, who was embarrassed.

“I would like to talk to Han Eun-kyung in a quiet place.”

“Because I’m working right now. The boss is a very scary person. If you do something else, you’ll get in trouble.”

“Isn’t the boss your friend?”

Han Eung-kyung’s reply was late.

“Yeah, that’s right. But the store can’t run without me.”

“There are no customers right now. But if you feel uncomfortable, I will ask the manager for permission.”

Soon, Shin Dae-seong spoke towards the kitchen.

“Is the boss here?”

A middle-aged woman who had been making bread came out.

“I’m the boss here?”

“Is Mr. Han Eung-kyung here an employee?”

“Yes, but······ Did you have any trouble again?”

“No. I want to scout Han Eung-kyung.”

“S, Scout? Are you saying you want to take Eun-kyung to another job?”

“Yes, that’s right. If Han Eun-kyung were not here, would there be a fatal problem in this bakery?”

Han Eung-kyung’s friend, the president, answered while waving his arms vigorously.

“Absolutely not. I brought her here because you asked me to. Please, I wish you would take this b*tch, no, Eung-kyung with you. But······ You’re not suspicious, are you?”

“No way. We are detectives from Gangnam 2nd Police Station.”

“Detectives?”

“Gangnam 2nd Police Station has created a special unit for cold cases. Should we call it open recruitment? They are interviewing ordinary people with outstanding talent for criminal investigation. I heard that Han Eung-kyung has solved several violent crimes.”

“That’s right! He’s been like that since a long time ago. He can tell if someone is a criminal just by looking at their face.”

“You may speak with Han Eung-kyung at the empty table. I will make sure that it does not interfere with business.”

“It’s okay if it’s a problem. If I can just get rid of Eungkyung, I can close the store today.”

“The loyalty of the two of you is amazing.”

* * *

An interview conducted under the consideration of the bakery owner.

Han Eung-kyung asked first.

“Why are you trying to hire me? I’m sure you didn’t come here to hire me as an accountant.”

Shin Dae-seong answered.

“Because I admire Mr. Han Eung-kyung’s abilities. He has reported and caught many criminals, right?”

“That was a long time ago. Now I’m just an ordinary housewife. I think you’ve come to the wrong place.”

“It doesn’t matter if you came to the wrong place. Come work with us. We’ll accommodate any conditions.”

-match!

The boss who was serving hit Han Eun-kyung on the back.

“Just say ‘thank you’ and accept it. If you refuse, I will kill you.”

The boss gave strong advice and moved away to another table.

But Han Eung-kyung’s answer was rejection.

“I’m sorry, I can’t do it.”

Kim Han-gyeol stepped forward.

“Why do you refuse?”

“I think you’ll be disappointed in me. I think I’ll be fired soon.”

“Don’t worry about that. Police officers are civil servants. If they put their mind to it, they can get a job. I heard you have a daughter.”

“I’m in my third year of middle school now.”

“Once you enter high school, you’ll need to pay more for private academy fees. You’ll also need to start preparing for college tuition. Do you think you can afford it by working part-time at a bakery?”

“!”

“If Han Eun-kyung becomes a civil servant, my husband will be very happy. My daughter will be the same. A detective is also a professional in its own right. I will go around bragging that my mom is a detective.”

Han Eun-kyung thought for a moment and then answered.

“Okay. Promise me you’ll grant all my demands, and I’ll think about it.”

“Please speak.”

“No matter what mistakes I make, you can’t fire me. I’ll come and go as I please. And give me a top-of-the-line bulletproof vehicle and bodyguards to commute to and from work.”

“omg······.”

Kim Han-gyeol looked back at Shin Dae-seong with a negative expression.

“Yes, that’s right.”

Shin Dae-seong readily agreed.

“Huh~?”

Kim Han-gyeol is surprised, and Han Eun-kyung is dumbfounded.

“You’re saying you’ll grant all my requests?”

“yes.”

“Why? How can you accept such conditions without going crazy?”

“Because I know why Ms. Han Eun-kyung is afraid of becoming a police officer.”

“Really?”

“You almost died before, right? Because of a criminal that Han Eun-kyung was secretly investigating.”

“I don’t know how you know, but it was not just me, it was my family that was in danger. I never want to go through that again.”

“Then, meet the person I called and decide.”

-Tink, tink.

The bakery door opened and Director Jeong Pil-seung came in.

At that moment, Han Eun-kyung’s face turned into a look of surprise.

“Do you remember who that person is?”

“Of course I remember you. You were the one who helped me when I was in danger. You disappeared right away, so I couldn’t even thank you properly.”

When Jeong Pil-seung approached, she jumped up and greeted him.

“Hello. Thank you so much for saving me back then.”

“You don’t have to thank me.”

“yes?”

“I only protected you because Detective Shin asked me to. Please thank Detective Shin.”

“Really?”

* * *

Meeting time for the special task force on unsolved cases.

Detective Shin Soo-ah gave a brief outline of the incident.

“The Gangnam Station serial murders are a series of five murders that occurred around Gangnam Station. The victims are women in their late teens to early 30s, and the method of murder is the same: stabbing the neck. The first incident occurred······.”

Kim Han-gyeol said to Shin Dae-seong.

‘That guy is really a ghost. He doesn’t leave any traces except for the first incident. Do you think that guy is the one who killed your sister-in-law, Detective Shin?’

‘That’s right, he’s the next most powerful man after Hwang Gil-dong.’

‘So, is this the first case you’re choosing for the special task force?’

‘No, he’s going to commit his sixth crime soon. Let’s catch him before that happens.’

‘Really?’

‘Yeah, I can get into that guy’s head.’