Along with the God of Law - Chapter 410



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410.

Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Joint Investigation Department Office.

Kang Hyun stops by the second inspection room after a long time and chats with Kwon Song-i.

“Jo Gi-jun, 27 years old, address is listed as Bangbae-dong, and the last time he used his card was 3 months ago… Looking at his deposit and withdrawal history, it seems like he lived a relatively normal life…”

The person who recited the contents of the analysis report while dragging on the topic was Choi Tae-ri, a chief of the Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s annex joint investigation department and an expert in tracing account funds.

Although there were many experts in the District Prosecutors’ Office and the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office’s Fund Tracing Team, there was only one person who could satisfy the speed and level of information that Kang Hyun wanted.

Since Choi Tae-ri was raised by Kang Hyun himself, she confirmed detailed information about the reserve forces law violation case and ‘Jo Gi-jun’ even though she was busy.

“Actually, there wasn’t anything particularly difficult.”

“ah.”

“Actually, nothing much came out. Why did you ask me to look for this?”

But in reality, when she actually tried it, it wasn’t that difficult for her to put in a lot of effort. He had only recently refused to appear for court a few times, but up until then, he had been living a relatively normal life, without even a fake bank account or fake phone.

Yoon Chan-rim, who was looking at the background check report that Choi Tae-ri had been investigating, added something as if he had figured something out.

“Oh, the address here is… It’s a shantytown on the way from Sadang Station to Bangbae. It’s usually called ‘Upper Ant Village.’”

“Top Ant Village.”

Kang Hyun-do, who had been feeling around for a while, was able to roughly remember the name of the village called Witgaemi. Isn’t this person a slum expert from the Dal-dong neighborhood?

‘I know. It’s not that far.’

Although it is not a shantytown, a long rural landscape is depicted along the embankment.

“This too.”

At the same time, Choi Tae-ri took out the cell phone base station history. To put it simply, it was data that traced his past activities.

Kang Hyun carefully looked over the details Choi Tae Ri handed him, but there wasn’t much to see. The same locations were just written down.

“These are several months’ worth of phone records.”

In general, modern people are people who cannot be separated from their cell phones.

Until recently, the location where he had used his cell phone was that address. This suggested that if he went there, there was a good chance that he would meet him.

“It seems like you’ve been staying at home lately. If the inspector just knocks on the door, you’ll come out right away.”

“But why this incident?”

“That’s right, bro, what’s the significance of this incident?”

“Um, that’s….”

Even though Kwon Song-i, Choi Tae-ri, and even Yoon Chan-rim kept attacking him with questions, Kang Hyeon showed no intention of giving a coherent answer.

“Ask senior Kim Si-hwan.”

It was Kang Hyun who had already hinted at the ‘synthetic cigarette incident’ at the drinking party. If he could roughly summarize the situation and explain it, it would only be a matter of time before their curiosity was resolved.

Instead, he was already mentally making plans to take someone on a business trip.

“Then I’ll go on a business trip. I’ll go.”

“Huh? Are you going on an expedition?”

“Shall I come with you and help you?”

If it was an inquiry, those who were skilled in the subject would have been passionate, but he shook his head.

“That’s enough for today. I’ll go with the prosecutors.”

“yes?”

“A trial prosecutor, huh? Who are you planning on taking with you?”

“There’s one more person, including Prosecutor Baek Hoon-sik.”

“A hundred swords? That damn thing?!”

The person who was quite surprised to hear the name Baek Hoon-sik was his classmate Kwon Song-i.

‘You don’t know yet.’

If she knew all about his recent developments, she would be quite surprised. If she knew only Baek Hoon-sik’s previous appearance, then everyone would probably be surprised.

Anyway, they looked at each other with faces that still didn’t quite understand, then looked at Kang Hyun in turns.

Trial prosecutors.

What are you going to do with trial prosecutors who are good at just sitting around and looking at documents based on evidence, unlike investigative prosecutors who run the case themselves?

“I need to train.”

“ah….”

“Of course that is true, but….”

Kwon Song-i and Yoon Chan-rim made ambiguous expressions at Kang Hyun’s words. It felt like something was right, but it also felt like it wasn’t.

“Isn’t that obvious? To work with me.”

“That’s true.”

“That’s true. If that’s your personality….”

“I wonder if that will be okay….”

If you’re a prosecutor working with Kang Hyun, shouldn’t you be good at on-site investigations?

Even if it is a trial prosecutor.

In the end, the two nodded with half-accepting expressions. Even while taking a step back like that.

There was still a small doubt lingering in their minds.

No matter what, they are trial prosecutors. Is that normal?

* * *

Click.

-Oh no! Senior!

-Huh?

-You never know who might be around, so why don’t you take pictures of our house!

-Ah… I’m sorry.

Whisper whisper.

Whisper whisper!

Near the residence of Jo Gi-jun, the person suspected of violating the Reserve Forces Act.

Park Lee-hyun, who has almost no experience in investigating due to her long career in the court, is getting scolded by Baek Hoon-sik.

When he went out on a search and investigation, Park I-Hyeon took photos that were to be attached to the ‘results report’ that was to be written for reporting to superiors upon his return.

It was a common mistake made by prosecutors who did not normally work as investigators, such as conducting investigations or going undercover. Baek Hoon-sik was terrified when he saw this.

-The basis of investigative investigation is waiting, senior.

-Okay. Next time I’ll look around and move around a bit.

-Yes. That’s a great attitude.

Seeing the two detectives investigating so diligently brought back old memories.

One of them was a senior in the field and was trying hard to teach me something, while the other one was walking around taking pictures diligently as if he was learning.

‘How many times have I been here before, acting as a senior?’

Kang Hyun realized how much of an influence the experience of briefly taking Baek Hoon-sik with him had on the youngest prosecutor.

‘Interesting.’

The investigation of three inspectors.

At first glance, it might seem like the effect would be enormous, with three prosecutors investigating one case.

But this is a huge inefficiency.

No matter what their abilities are, a prosecutor is nothing more than a ‘commander’. Even if there are three commanders, they will fight and take turns. In reality, it is true that one prosecutor and two investigators are more efficient than three prosecutors.

Fortunately, since Kang Hyun was leading the team, the ‘search and investigation team’ did not panic.

They searched around the village more systematically and efficiently, and obtained personal information about the person in question from the residents. Then, they checked to see if there were any effective evidence-gathering tools, such as CCTV, and stood in front of the semi-basement room where Jo Gi-jun was presumed to reside.

It could be said to be a virtually perfect field investigation.

“Come together.”

Kang Hyun called out to the two of them in a low voice, who were already showing signs of digging while he was lost in thought for a moment, and when they gathered, he began to briefly brief them on the situation.

“Until two months ago, there was evidence that the suspect in the case, Jo Gi-jun, had eaten at a nearby Chinese restaurant, and this was confirmed by the person’s credit card payment history. However, recently, no one has said that Jo Gi-jun has been seen around him, and there are no records of card or account withdrawals. However, the location of the cell phone base station has not left the vicinity of his residence. That is.”

“It seems almost 100% certain that he is in hiding. If he doesn’t open the door, should we prepare to force it open?”

“It’s a good idea, but I’m not 100% sure. It’s not common to be locked out of your home for months.”

He nodded at Baek Hoon-sik’s words. Park Yi-hyeon, who was relatively lacking in on-site investigation skills, awkwardly dug through the pockets of his casual clothes that he had not worn in a long time in order to avoid being noticed and took out a notebook.

“What we can learn from this is that we need to make an ‘attempted entry’ today, because we need to fix the logical inconsistencies.”

Jo Gi-jun, who hadn’t been seen for several months. However, the location of the cell phone was being recorded as the house. Kang Hyun’s words meant that the reason for this had to be confirmed without fail.

“Then I will give you instructions before entering.”

After Kang Hyun briefly explained the ‘judgment after entry’ as an investigative prosecutor, he also briefly recited the actions that must be taken to make an arrest after entering.

In cases where an emergency search and seizure is necessary, an explanation of the Miranda rights and circumstances in which notification is not possible, and an explanation of what to do if there is resistance.

“…It’s difficult.”

Park Yi-hyeon, who doesn’t show his true feelings, muttered quietly. Baek Hoon-sik nodded with a proud expression as if he understood everything, as if he were Kang Hyun’s disciple. Then he consoled Park Yi-hyeon.

“You will find out soon enough.”

After giving instructions, Kang Hyun’s gaze turned to the target.

“Ready to enter.”

Then, as Kang Hyun muttered a short speech, two prosecutors stood on either side of the door.

Tension soon flowed from both of their faces.

As they nodded, Kang Hyun, dressed in casual clothes, stood in front of the door and rang the bell.

Beep-.

There was a loud noise in front of the door leading to the semi-basement room through the hallway with stairs, but not a single person frowned or panicked.

There is only Kang Hyun with a calm expression and two prosecutors breathing tensely.

About 30 seconds later.

Quiet.

“for a moment.”

When Kang Hyun put his ear to it, he could hear the sound of the TV inside.

I checked the meter. It was spinning enough to confirm that there was someone there.

Beep again.

At Kang Hyun’s signal, Baek Hoon-sik shouted naturally.

“The package has arrived! It’s a package!”

While waiting for a response, Baek Hoon-sik clears his throat again.

There will definitely be a reaction from inside, and the suspect may ask questions without opening the door.

or not.

“Is there anyone…?”

I’m thinking about doing that.

Click.

“…?”

“uh?”

Pouting.

“I didn’t order delivery… Who are you?”

Something happened that wasn’t on Kang Hyun’s ‘list of possibilities’.

The voice of the person who suddenly opened the door was too clear and thin to be Jo Gi-jun.

It was a woman.

“Are you receiving the delivery?”

A woman in pajamas who appears to be an ordinary college student.

“Huh? Huh?”

“iced coffee?”

While Baek Hoon-sik and Park Yi-hyeon were panicking and taking a step back, Kang Hyeon skillfully lifted up his ID card and stuck his foot in the open door gap to keep it from closing.

Bam.

“I’m from the prosecutor’s office. I came to see Mr. Cho Ki-jun.”

“…?”

A black-haired woman who looked nice and about 160 centimeters tall had a curious expression on her lively face.

“Are you the standard brother?”

“Yes. What is your relationship with Mr. Cho Ki-jun?”

The woman hesitated. When she remained silent, Kang Hyun asked again.

“Are you Jo Gi-jun’s girlfriend?”

Normally, it would have been thought that they were likely family, but Kang Hyun had already confirmed Jo Gi-jun’s family relationship.

I don’t have any older sisters or younger sisters. I don’t have any relatives either.

I live alone in Seoul.

For him, who is in his late twenties, if there are no women of similar age in his family.

Either a lover or an accomplice in the incident.

It is possible to narrow the scope to that extent, making it a fairly important figure.