You Are Defended - Chapter 630



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Episode 630

Go Il-guk just kept asking questions.

That’s why I didn’t have time to use my abilities.

The value of this ability to discern the truth or falsehood of what others say is manifold.

When I was working as a lawyer and handling general cases, I used it with a focus on finding the truth, but when I started preparing to seriously attack the enemy, its use changed.

It was mainly used to determine whether or not the other person could be trusted.

It’s that kind of moment now.

Still, I didn’t bother asking questions and just continued answering.

“If there is no special reason for you not to want to join the special prosecution team, I think they will think positively about it.”

“What is the reason?”

“When I became a special prosecutor, many people said that seniors with a large gap in seniority would not want to join the special prosecutor team. This is because the legal profession is a group with a particularly clear hierarchy and authority.”

“I was a judge until retirement age. Would I be an exception?”

“I got the impression that you are not a person who values ​​authority.”

“In what way?”

“The reason is trivial. When I first came to this firm, Attorney Do Ji-hwan told us to wait while drinking tea.”

“Is that so?”

“There was a young employee there while they were having that conversation. In a typical law firm, especially one with long-time lawyers like our chief attorneys, the employee would be the one making the coffee or serving the tea. But that employee didn’t move at all. He didn’t even look at the situation or fidget. That’s probably because that’s normal.”

At my words, Go Il-guk smiled faintly.

“Attorney Do Ji-hwan, Attorney Go Il-gook, and Attorney Chae Geun-soo, all three are seniors in the legal profession. If this is the atmosphere that dominates the law firm created by these people, I think my guess is correct. And lastly.”

“Haha, is there more?”

“When I was a prosecutor, I often oversaw trials directly rather than leaving it to the trial prosecutor.”

“That’s because special prosecutor Cha was given a lot of complicated and large-scale cases. I was also surprised to see the investigative prosecutor appear in court so often.”

“Yes. So, Attorney Ko Il-guk knew me very well.”

“Haha, that’s right.”

“While I was passing by, I happened to run into Attorney Ko Il-guk, and he said this to me.”

Go Il-guk also seemed to remember what he had said.

A smile spread across his face.

“I heard you learned a lot. Usually, when my seniors needed praise, they would say, “You did a good job,” but I was very surprised to hear what Attorney Ko Il-guk said.”

Go Il-guk shrugged his shoulders, feeling awkward for no reason.

“You say you learned what you learned, what else can you say?”

“For this reason, I thought you wouldn’t feel any resistance to the special investigation team being led by a rookie junior. Especially if it’s a special investigation team that matches the goals of the law firm you founded.”

At my words, Go Il-guk nodded coolly.

“What Special Prosecutor Cha said is right. Special Prosecutor Cha has a mean side. If I hear such things, wouldn’t it be difficult for me to refuse? And what the President said as well.”

There are many adults who say that I am annoying, including Lee Se-hwa and Go Il-gook.

“You know what? At first, the Bar Association wanted to recommend me as one of the candidates for special prosecutor.”

This is the first time I’ve heard of this story.

But I think that the fact that he made that decision means that the current Chairman Byun Hyup has foresight.

Go Il-guk is one of the right people for the job.

If I hadn’t tried to become a special prosecutor, I would have supported Ko Il-gook.

“But I refused.”

“I would like to ask why.”

“I didn’t have the confidence to live up to the public’s expectations. And I didn’t think I had enough energy to lead this massive investigation. As Special Prosecutor Cha said, I thought I was keeping my convictions as a lawyer just by working for those who were not protected by the law, and I was satisfied.”

[truth]

The fact that he felt burdened by his position is also evidence that the special prosecution team knows exactly what it has to do.

Even if he had a desire to increase his name recognition through his special prosecutor career and to use it as a help in his future career, and even if he had a desire to hold power in his hands, the magnitude of that desire was smaller than his own beliefs.

The more I listened to him, the more I became convinced that there was no one more suitable for the job than Go Il-guk.

“But I did think about it. If I were to become a special prosecutor, who would I recommend as a special prosecutor? If there was a special prosecutor named Cha among them, would you believe it?”

[truth]

“It is an honor.”

These were not words spoken in a showy manner, but words spoken from the heart.

“But now the situation is the opposite.”

“Is that so?”

“Special Prosecutor Cha is blunt and not very approachable. So it must not have been easy for him to come to me after several years and ask me this favor, even though we only met a few times in court and exchanged a few words. Actually, there is an easy way. If he had formed a special prosecution team of young lawyers, wouldn’t everyone have been begging him to do it?”

Go Il-guk continued speaking in a slow tone.

“Then, of course, you will receive a look of concern, but you can just ignore it. How many people insist on hiring people who are full of legal and ethical controversies? Nevertheless, Special Prosecutor Cha came to see me on the morning of the day he received his appointment letter, and he used words that showed his emotions, unlike usual. From there, I felt Special Prosecutor Cha’s earnest desire to do his job well.”

[truth]

“I feel ashamed that I thought that living the way I am now without exploring other paths was the best I could do to keep my beliefs. I learned that from Special Prosecutor Cha again.”

[truth]

“Is there anyone else you have in mind as a candidate for the special prosecutor? The special prosecutor law states that six people should be selected. Does Attorney Kang also fall under this category?”

Go Il-guk looked at Kang Min-jae and asked.

Then Kang Min-jae answered while rubbing the tip of his nose.

“To become a special prosecutor candidate, you must have at least 7 years of legal experience, but I don’t have that.”

“Oh, what a shame.”

“If I had passed the bar exam a little earlier, I could have dreamed of the honor of having my name mentioned among my seniors. It’s a shame. In fact, it would be arrogant of me to expect something like that. But I think I would have quietly asked the special prosecutor, “How about I do something?”

Go Il-gook burst into laughter at Kang Min-jae’s joke.

When it comes to breaking down a tense atmosphere, there is no one better than Kang Min-jae.

Go Il-guk laughed for a while and then caught his breath.

“I see. But I think it would be good to have someone like Attorney Kang Min-jae on the special investigation team. The atmosphere of the special investigation team is probably stiff due to its nature. In such cases, it would be good to have someone with wit.”

“We are considering Kang Byun as a special investigator.”

“Yes… … But, what if the President doesn’t elect me after all the hard work that Special Prosecutor Cha has put into me? It must not have been in vain for Cha to come here today.”

He tactfully accepted the offer.

* * *

2:00 p.m., Blue House reception room.

As I was guided inside, reporters covering the Blue House all flashed their cameras at me.

“Special Prosecutor Cha Joo-han?”

Fortunately, the people in charge came right away and briefly explained the schedule.

Then, as I sat in the prepared seat until the president arrived, I felt the camera moving with me every time I moved slightly.

I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, but I just decided not to move.

Not long after, Lee Se-hwa entered the meeting room.

“There will be an award ceremony for the appointment of a special prosecutor.”

Lee Se-hwa was holding the letter of appointment with a pleased smile on her face.

As I stood opposite her, another clicking sound came from all around.

“Appointment letter. Cha Joo-han. Appointed as special prosecutor to investigate the truth of suspicions of human trafficking and illegal lobbying in political circles. November 13, 2012. President Lee Se-hwa.”

Lee Se-hwa handed me the letter of appointment, and I bowed after receiving it.

Then Lee Se-hwa also bowed.

“I have to take pictures, so hold on a little longer.”

Lee Se-hwa stood facing me and whispered to me.

Just like at the graduation ceremony, I took several pictures with my certificate of appointment tucked under my arm.

The only time I was able to get away from the cameras was when the appointment ceremony was over and we were moving to the reception area.

This is because the content of conversations held in the meeting room is disclosed only in writing.

The main points were the significance of this special prosecution team, the reason for appointing me as special prosecutor, and some words of advice.

There were also conversations held off the record.

There was also a statement that Go Il-gook had accepted my candidacy for special prosecutor, and I shared a list of prosecutors and special investigators that I had in mind.

When Lee Se-hwa heard Go Il-guk’s story, he smiled brightly and gave a positive evaluation of the list of dispatched inspectors and special investigators I mentioned.

“I heard that there is a movement to produce documentaries through the UN Human Rights Commission investigation and overseas public broadcasting stations as well.”

“Is that so?”

“I personally think it’s a national disgrace, but that doesn’t mean we can hide it. We have to drain the pus so that something like this doesn’t happen again. That’s why I’m grateful to Special Prosecutor Cha. He made all this happen. I can’t even imagine how hard it must have been for him. I wonder how long he’s been preparing for it.”

Lee Se-hwa had a strange expression on her face that could be read as either proud or pitiful.

“If it weren’t for the help of the President and many others, I wouldn’t have even dreamed of this.”

“Humility.”

“I’m serious.”

It’s true that I felt burdened by her, but if Lee Se-hwa hadn’t cared for me, I wouldn’t be here today.

There would have been no reason to appoint me as a special prosecutor, despite the noise it would cause, and to beat out my seniors in the legal profession.

It would have been possible to become a special investigator, but what if someone like Jo Moon-young from his previous life had become a special prosecutor?

It would have been an ending no different from my previous life.

All the things we have risked our lives for so far may have gone down the drain.

Although I have met many disgusting people in this life, I have also felt that there are still many people in this world who want justice.

To the point where I wonder if it was arrogance to have tried so hard to think that I had to become a special prosecutor.

“First of all, it’s not over yet. Isn’t it just the beginning? Put the collaborators, including Chi-ha Go Sang-jun, in jail and then do it again.”

“Okay. Please take care of it until the end. If you need any help, please contact me anytime.”

It looked like the place was about to be torn down.

Lee Se-hwa placed the teacup back on its stand.

“I’d like to tell you to at least have a meal before you go. I guess there will be some eyes watching you. Our chefs are really good at cooking.”

“There is already a lot of talk about code greetings. There are concerns that political neutrality will not be maintained, so it would be better not to do anything out of the ordinary.”

“Then it’s a special investigation. I saw that Kang Byun-i came in with him earlier.”

“Oh, I’m waiting in the car.”

“Then I guess I should go quickly. I’ll do my best until the remaining preparation deadline. Oh, right. Are you going home right now?”

“I’m going to stop by home for now and then move on to the next schedule.”

“That’s great. I sent a resonance diagnostic team to your home.”

suddenly?

When I looked at him with a puzzled expression, Lee Se-hwa sighed.

“What if Special Prosecutor Cha gets sick after working day and night? I sent him 100 won. The investigation period is 60 days, so if you extend it, it will be 30 days.”

“There are still ten left.”

“I told you to eat that to recuperate from all the hard work you’ve done in the investigation before the trial. He’s not just skin and bones, but he doesn’t look healthy either, so I’m worried. He’s the type that you really want to take care of when you see him.”

“… … .”

“Don’t give it to your parents. Eat all the tea yourself. Oh, and don’t share it with Kang Byun. Kang Byun has a lot of money. He tells you to make it yourself and eat it.”

“I have a lot of money too.”

“Special Prosecutor Cha doesn’t use that money to make Gongjindan. He takes it on an empty stomach in the morning, refrigerates only 14 days’ worth, and freezes the rest. If you go to Special Prosecutor Cha’s house later and find a bunch of Gongjindan in the freezer, he’ll be fired.”

“The President is not allowed to enter our house.”

“I’ll tell Kang Byun-han too, so make sure to eat it. Okay?”

“… … .”

“He didn’t say he knew until the end.”

“All right.”

After leaving my meeting with Lee Se-hwa behind, I headed to the parking lot.

As we got into the car, Taesik asked as if he had been waiting for us.

“How was it?”

“What’s the big deal? Just get the letter of appointment, talk, and that’s it.”

“This is really boring.”

“Once or twice? But Taesik, we have to go home quickly. Let’s leave quickly.”

“Why? There are still four hours left until the next schedule.”

Then Kang Min-jae glanced at me and said.

“We have to take care of the medical certificate that the President sent. The lawyer may have contacted your father and mother and asked them to take the medical certificate. We have to go and protect it first.”

It seems that Lee Se-hwa contacted Kang Min-jae in the meantime.

“Anyway, it’s faster to go from my parents’ house to my house than it is to go from the Blue House to my house.”

“Did you contact your parents and tell them to bring the Gongjindan?”

“No, not yet.”

Then Kang Min-jae snatched the cell phone from my hand.

“Let’s go protect the Gongjindan!”