The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 82



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◈Episode 82◈

Prophecy Come True

A lavishly decorated living room.

Shin Dae-seong was delighted to see attorney Lee Dong-jin.

“The lawyer happened to be here too? President Kim Young-soo is very stubborn. I will execute a search and seizure warrant. Please let him know that if he interferes with this, he may be arrested.”

“That can’t be happening. Execute it.”

The detectives from the special task force quickly dispersed to their assigned areas.

Shin Dae-seong remained in the living room and talked with Kim Young-su.

“If you were planning to go abroad, give it up. There is also a ban on leaving the country.”

“Isn’t this too obvious and pressuring? Not only is it a tax investigation and a ban on leaving the country, but they’re also conducting a search and seizure.”

“Well, wouldn’t it have been better for both of us if you had come to the investigation earlier?”

Kim Young-soo shouted, unable to control his anger.

“Is it okay to trample on human rights like this in South Korea?”

“Human rights?”

Shin Dae-seong’s expression was one of anger beyond absurdity.

Kim Young-soo responded with a startled expression.

“Why······ Did I say something wrong? How can innocent people be harassed like this in a country governed by the rule of law, the Republic of Korea?”

“What should I correct first? First, you are not an innocent person. The truly innocent person is Kang Seon-hee, who is in prison.”

“Why are you talking about that woman here? Do you have any evidence that I was falsely accused? Evidence!”

“Second, do not underestimate the detectives of the Republic of Korea. We will use legitimate public power to uncover your crimes.”

Kim Young-soo said, glaring at Shin Dae-sung.

“Do I look that easy? You’ve messed with the wrong person. If I wanted to, I could blow up a detective in an instant. Should I just turn the entire Gangnam 2nd Police Station upside down? Huh!”

“Third, you are not a big shot who can do that. You are just a pyramid with a little money.”

“What, what did you say?”

“Please sit quietly and wait for the results of the search and seizure. In some cases, you may be arrested.”

“······.”

This is when Kim Young-soo ignores Shin Dae-sung’s gaze.

“Hohohoho. Is that really so? Dinosaurs fought each other?”

“It wasn’t a joke. Detective Shin and I were in the dinosaur model looking for the kidnapper when the Tyrannosaurus blocked our way and started a fight. We first attacked it with a body slam and took the initiative. The Tyrannosaurus also got angry and tried to attack with its tail.”

From the second floor, Kim Han-gyeol and Kim Young-su’s daughter came down affectionately.

Kim Young-soo, who was sitting on the sofa, shouted loudly.

“What are you doing to my daughter?”

“I didn’t do anything. My daughter was stressed because of the search and seizure, so I was relieving her.”

His daughter also sided with Kim Han-gyeol.

“Why is Dad getting upset again! Didn’t you do something wrong and get searched and seized? I’m so embarrassed I can’t live, really!”

“Don’t get too angry. Stress is the biggest enemy of skin aging.”

“Really?”

“Do you know why my mom has such good skin?”

“Is there any special secret?”

“Of course not. You know that saying ‘I have good skin to begin with, I just don’t need any care’ is all a lie, right?”

“Of course! I also spend a lot of money to maintain this level.”

“Actress Kim Hye-ran’s special secret! It’s noisy here, so I’ll tell you outside.”

Kim Han-gyeol took Kim Young-soo’s daughter out of the living room.

Because it interferes with the search and seizure.

Kim Young-soo beat his chest and expressed his anger.

“Oh my, that girl with no sense… That’s why she got divorced and is stuck at home.”

“But your daughter did not send an innocent person to prison or take away his property.”

“You really want to take your clothes off!”

“Is your wife still in the nursing home?”

“Is it wrong to take care of a sick wife?”

Shin Dae-seong smiled slightly and replied.

“You are so rich, but your hospital facilities are so poor. And you are not divorced on paper. Didn’t you start a separate household before your wife was admitted?”

“What, what is it?”

“The reason he didn’t get a divorce could be because he was after the insurance money. That is, his wife’s death insurance money.”

“Where the hell is this kid coming up with such nonsense!”

“If anything happens to your wife, I will thoroughly investigate your actions.”

Kim Young-soo couldn’t stand it any longer and shouted.

“Do you think that all detectives are like that? Where did you get the insults? Are you saying that I killed my wife because I was blinded by the life insurance money? You really won’t let me stay still!”

Attorney Lee Dong-jin also gave Shin Dae-seong a stern warning.

“Your comment just now was too extreme. I can’t just let it go. Apologize to my client. Otherwise, I will file a strong complaint with the police and hold you accountable.”

“Well, go ahead and do that. I have no intention of apologizing.”

Shin Dae-seong’s reaction is that he doesn’t care at all.

Attorney Lee Dong-jin said with a dumbfounded expression.

“This is the first time I’ve seen such a reckless detective. Alright, let’s see who wins. Just now, you made a remark that insulted my client without any basis. As a lawyer, I am the witness.”

“There is no basis for this. Do I look that stupid? Attorney Lee Dong-jin.”

“So, so, you’re saying that evidence was found that my client attempted to murder his wife who was in the hospital?”

“Why are you so flustered? Didn’t you just say you were going to sue me for defamation?”

“······.”

“Fortunately, no such evidence was found. The person who requested that his mother’s safety be protected was Kim Young-soo’s eldest son.”

“What, what did you say?”

Shin Dae-seong spoke directly to Kim Young-su.

“You broke up with your son, didn’t you? He ran away from home 10 years ago.”

“그 망할 놈의 새끼가······ 무슨 헛소리를······.”

“I am a police officer of the Republic of Korea. I must listen to the citizens’ grievances and anxieties. What I just said is exactly what my son asked me to convey.”

“······.”

“He has a lot of money, but he doesn’t seem very happy. I’m not giving him boring advice that family happiness is more important than money. He has money, so he’s holding on like this.”

Shin Dae-seong looked at the picture hanging in the living room.

“Is this really a painting by a famous foreign artist?”

“Then, do you think I would be fooled into buying a fake?”

“Don’t be too confident. People like you are easy prey for scammers.”

Kim Young-soo felt a sting and said to attorney Lee Dong-jin.

“Appraise that painting again. Exactly!”

“Okay, sir.”

Shin Dae-seong looked around the living room and said.

“As expected, there is no family photo. And the woman who is having an affair with President Kim.”

“······.”

Kim Young-soo glared at Shin Dae-sung with a frown.

“You said you would get married after your wife passed away. Is that true?”

“You, did you even meet ‘Kyunghee’?”

“I just did a reference check. I have something to confirm with him.”

“What do you want to confirm? When did you start cheating?”

“What would you use that for? What I was wondering about was President Kim’s life insurance. The beneficiary was not a family member, but Yang Kyung-hee?”

“Have you seen the mess my kids are making?”

“Ms. Yang Kyung-hee also said that the CEO changed it. But isn’t the monthly insurance premium too high?”

“Do you know how much I have? It’s actually quite small.”

Shin Dae-seong asked Kim Young-su in a subtle manner.

“Can you trust Ms. Yang Kyung-hee?”

“what?”

“Your relationship has been going on for quite some time. It must have been possible because of President Kim’s financial support. But would it be possible to maintain the same relationship if you went to jail and went bankrupt?”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m just telling you to be careful. Mr. Kim’s life insurance is a sum that you can easily get greedy about.”

“······.”

Kim Young-soo looked at Shin Dae-sung with annoyance and asked attorney Lee Dong-jin.

“How was the painting appraisal?”

“I keep trying to contact him······but the doctor who identified the painting isn’t answering the phone.”

“what?”

This is when Kim Young-soo makes an absurd expression.

Shin Soo-ah came and whispered to Shin Dae-seong.

‘We have the necessary evidence.’

“okay.”

Shin Dae-seong said to attorney Lee Dong-jin.

“Please go to the police station with Mr. Kim. Otherwise, I will apply for an arrest warrant and bring it to you.”

“What are you arresting me for?”

“This is a violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.”

“That doesn’t fall into the category of search and seizure······.”

“So, I’m giving you a chance to voluntarily attend.”

“Please give me a few days.”

“Okay, you may be arrested immediately, so please prepare yourself.”

As soon as the search and seizure was over, Team Leader Choi Jang-soo shouted.

“Cheol-soo! I’ll take the confiscated evidence and go back.”

As the detectives left, Kim Young-soo collapsed onto the sofa.

“Am I really getting arrested?”

“First, we need to figure out the circumstances of the incident. What on earth is this violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act?”

“That picture······.”

Kim Young-soo pointed to the painting that Shin Dae-sung had shown interest in.

“I bought them overseas for a high price. I bought them for investment purposes, but I have a few more.”

“Mr. Kim, violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act is by no means a light crime. Since he continued to refuse to be summoned, there was also a reason for his arrest. Mr. Kim was thoroughly abused.”

“What? So, you’re saying that arrest is unavoidable?”

The moment Attorney Lee Dong-jin shook his head negatively,

“Damn, I can never go to prison! How can I live in a place like that!”

“······.”

“This lawyer, you said you were close with the Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office, right? Contact him and tell him that I’m coming. Just in case, try to connect with the political circles and arrange a meal with police officers.”

Lee Dong-jin said with a sigh in his voice.

“That’s a method that only big names can use. President Kim’s influence is far from reaching.”

* * *

The conference room of the special task force for unsolved cases.

Shin Dae-seong asked Kim Han-gyeol.

“When did Kim Young-soo say he was coming?”

“I will arrive in 30 minutes. If you don’t come this time, I will obtain an arrest warrant and execute it.”

“When Kim Young-soo comes, come into the investigation room with me.”

“Are you sure Detective Shin will finish this today?”

“First, we need to arrest her. Once she’s in the detention center, I think we’ll be able to understand Kang Seon-hee’s feelings a little bit.”

The longest-running team leader asked.

“Then what do we do? It seems like a waste of time for several people to stick together.”

“Just take some time for yourself and do your homework.”

“What is it?”

“What would be a good third case for the Unsolved Cases Unit? Each of you come up with one.”

“Are we the ones to decide the third case?”

“Yeah, each person makes a presentation, and we decide through voting.”

“I already have something in mind.”

“Team Leader Choi is no good.”

“Why~?”

Team leader Choi Jang-su refuted with a look of indignation.

“This only applies to detectives below the rank of superintendent. Of course, this excludes me.”

“There is a case I really want to reveal.”

“Then I guess I can ask a team member below the senior inspector?”

Team leader Choi Jang-soo looked at his partner, detective Seo Min-joo.

“Detective Seo, give me your homework.”

“That can’t be. I have a case that I desperately want to solve.”

Then she asked Shin Dae-seong.

“Is it okay if it is passed on to the US?”

“No, it doesn’t matter what the case is. We’ll take away the case that Gwangsoo-dae is in charge of.”

Team leader Choi Jang-su’s reaction is even more pitiful.

“Detective Kim, aren’t you willing to give in to me?”

“That can’t be. This is a golden opportunity to reveal who my father is.”

“That’s not an incident, it’s a household matter!”

-Tiring~ Tiring~.

“Just a moment.”

Kim Han-gyeol answered the phone.

“Hello? Yes, but······ Really! Yes, I understand. I’ll go to the hospital right away.”

After finishing the call, Kim Han-gyeol said to Shin Dae-seong.

“It seems that Detective Shin’s prophecy came true.”

“What does that mean?”

“Kim Young-soo got into an accident. Could it be that his live-in girlfriend committed a crime in pursuit of the insurance money?”