The Mad Prosecutor Picked Up AI - Chapter 113



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Episode 113: Three Encounters

While I was checking if there was anything wrong with my ears, Manager Han Jae-sik sighed and said.

“Anyway, that sword guy has a problem with his mouth.”

“Why did you open my poor mouth… … .”

“When I met him, I was afraid of the adult.

How brave. You passed it over without even investigating it properly.

“Everyone thought I would submit to Vice President Nam, but I, huh? I did it like a charm! They didn’t recognize this at all, and what do you mean by bullying?”

As the conversation progressed, Manager Han Jae-sik became increasingly heated and shouted.

“Hey! Me, huh? I’m older than you, and I’m the manager who’s like the sky! Who is this guy talking about… .”

“Huh? Manager Nam?”

“Huh, huh? The manager?”

I thought my speech would be long, so I bowed my head to greet him, looking into the empty space behind Manager Han. Manager Han Jae-sik was so surprised that he tried to stand up from his seat, but he stumbled and fell on his butt.

‘It’s because the liver is so small, huh?’

Park Jeong-se quickly came over and helped Manager Han Jae-sik up. Manager Shin Hyo-jin poured a drink for Manager Han Jae-sik, who sat down on the chair like a crumpled piece of paper.

“Ha, that guy.”

“Go to sleep, eat and forget about it.”

As the mood slightly died down, Kang Jin-gyu said.

“Do you know that swords are hot these days? They were all the rage because of the Hwang Daebong prosecutor reception incident. There are even memes about them circulating on the internet.”

Perhaps because they wanted to lighten the mood, people who usually scoffed at me started complimenting me one after another.

“That’s right. There was a fuss about the young prosecutor being so bold.”

“The inspector doesn’t have a very good personality, but that doesn’t show in the photo.”

“Yeah. It’ll be fine as long as the sword keeps its mouth shut. It’s got a pretty good-looking face, right?”

“He was said to be popular among the younger generation as a prosecutor who beats up prosecutors.”

“That guy is a man-eater.”

It seemed like there was something else mixed in with the compliment. Anyway, the mood got better again. At this point, Wi Jun-woo opened his mouth.

“By the way, do you know that there’s a rumor that’s been spreading like wildfire at the Central District Prosecutors’ Office these days?”

“What’s the rumor?”

“They say there will be a huge tectonic shift.”

Manager Shin Hyo-jin nodded.

“There will be a tectonic shift. The 3rd division of the outcasts is completely destroyed. Three prosecutors have gone missing. One of them is the chief prosecutor.”

“There’s a vacancy for a manager position? If Senior Park was in the criminal department, he could have been the manager.”

Park Jeong-se shook his head at Kang Jin-gyu’s words.

“How many people are after it? How can it be my turn?”

“Will everyone from other departments come running?”

“Not just other departments. You can also pick from other district prosecutors’ offices.”

Manager Shin Hyo-jin, who had been drinking heavily, spoke with a meaningful expression on her face.

“Whether it’s a different department or a different prosecutor’s office, you just have to send someone who does a good job. Right?”

Hmm. I think Manager Shin is talking to me.

Am I mistaken?

* * *

Vice President Nam Woo-joong sat up straight, groaning in discomfort.

Chief Kim Jong-hyeok, who could be called his right-hand man, was blown away, and the 3rd criminal division was reduced to ashes. In fact, it wasn’t a big blow to him just because a few prosecutors took off their clothes.

His power was still formidable at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, and there were still plenty of people lining up behind him and trying to get in line.

Even if three people disappeared, there were many people who could fill their places. However, it was quite painful that one of the people who disappeared was his confidant.

People who cling to him simply because they are afraid of him or because they want to get a piece of cake do not suit his nature.

It is hard to find a confidant who understands your heart, and the relationship between the two becomes solid over a long period of time.

As he thought about this, he began to crave alcohol, but he just stared at the table, licking his lips.

There was a lot of delicious raw fish on the table, and glasses were set, but he didn’t touch them. The seat across from him was still empty.

Because it was a meeting I hadn’t been looking forward to, the seat I sat on was even more uncomfortable.

Come to think of it, I had a total of three meetings today.

Our first meeting was by chance. I ran into Judge Hong Sang-jin as he was passing by in front of the court wearing his robe.

Judge Hong Sang-jin, who was passing by after bowing politely, stopped and looked at him as if he realized belatedly that he was Deputy Chief Justice Nam Woo-joong.

“Oh, Manager Nam?”

“Yes. Hello, Judge Hong.”

Nam Woo-joong received his greeting with a slightly dubious expression.

We knew each other by face, but since we were not familiar with each other, it felt strange that he suddenly acted like he knew me at this point.

Judge Hong Sang-jin hesitated for a moment, as if he was internally conflicted about whether or not he should say this.

Since there was nothing to say, Deputy Chief Nam Woo-joong was about to turn around and leave, but Judge Hong Sang-jin suddenly blurted out.

“Hey, do you know the sword?”

“Of course I know.”

He’s the mastermind behind all this, the one who cut off his own right arm. There’s no way he wouldn’t know.

After speaking, Judge Hong Sang-jin hurriedly shut his mouth, as if he had realized it himself. Perhaps it was because of Nam Woo-joong’s eyes that turned fierce as soon as he heard the word ‘sword.’

“Why are you doing this?”

“Oh, that. That.”

Judge Hong Sang-jin opened his mouth several times to speak, but was unable to do so.

But those eyes were speaking.

– Please save me.

‘What is it? Why are you looking at me with such sad eyes? Who looks like they’re going to die right now?’

Moreover, the one who finally brought this situation to a close was none other than Hong Sang-jin.

“If you have nothing to say, I will go now.”

“Oh, yes. Yes.”

Judge Hong Sang-jin also quickly greeted me and then disappeared.

As I returned to the office, thinking that there were all kinds of weirdos out there, the second encounter came without warning.

It was Manager Shin Hyo-jin.

“Sir! How have you been? Oh, my mistake. I know everything that’s going on with you these days, but isn’t it rude to greet you like this?”

Vice-Chief Nam Woo-joong responded curtly to Chief Shin Hyo-jin, who asked with a bright, spiteful smile.

“I’m doing well, so stop talking nonsense. Did you come to tease me?”

“Hey, you came here to tease me. I’m not the type of person who has free time.”

“then?”

“Sir, please help us recruit more people for our department.”

“personnel?”

“Two inspectors, two prosecutors, and one working-level officer.”

Vice President Nam Woo-joong snorted.

“How long has it been since Park Jeong-se took office and already there are so many people? And two people each? It seems like the prosecutors in the 5th trial division are really bad at their jobs.”

“I can’t do it. Everyone else is so good at it.”

“however?”

“I’m going to kick out the swords. The swords are so good at their job. If I send out one sword, it seems like two other inspectors will have to come in to fill the gap.”

The moment he heard those words, a smile that he couldn’t hide appeared on Vice President Nam Woo-joong’s face.

“Really? Looks like the sword is quitting its job? Good idea. A lawyer?”

“no.”

“then?”

“Sir, please send me to the Sword Detective Division. And please add more personnel to our department.”

“What is this?”

As Vice President Nam Woo-joong’s voice grew louder, Manager Shin Hyo-jin quickly calmed him down.

“Don’t get excited. You brought him from Gunnae-myeon in the first place, so you should know that he is good at swordsmanship. He is good at his job, and he has a strong sense of duty as a prosecutor. His ability is sufficient.”

“I guess I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that.”

“First of all, he’s really good at investigations. He’s good at field work. He said that the sword should be sent to the criminal department.”

Deputy Manager Nam Woo-joong shut his mouth and turned his head as if he had nothing more to hear. Then, Manager Shin Hyo-jin spoke quietly.

“This isn’t just for me or Dogeom. In fact, didn’t you hate it, Chief? Even if you make the indictment look nice and submit it, if Dogeom takes charge of the trial, it’ll all be for naught.”

“… … .”

Vice President Nam Woo-joong coughed in vain to hide his discomfort. There was nothing wrong with what Director Shin Hyo-jin said.

Even in cases where some kind of agreement was made, an agreement was reached, and everything was just formally indicted, once the sword took over the trial, that was the end of it.

Because everything was stripped away and all the sins that had been kept hidden were exposed.

It wasn’t just the cases that Dogum was in charge of. He must have a lot of work to do, but he’s a big shot. Even in the cases that Kang Jin-gyu and Park Jeong-se were in charge of, he often helped them find evidence or gave them advice.

As a result, there were quite a few cases where the sword was defeated in cases where it was expected to win after entering the court.

Director Shin Hyo-jin was talking about exactly that point.

Manager Shin Hyo-jin noticed that he was wavering and pushed him.

“The sword is better suited to be an investigative prosecutor. He is better at that. Please send him to the criminal department.”

“I have that kind of authority… … .”

“Hey, you’re talking nonsense again. Even a passing dog knows that you have that kind of authority.”

Nam Woo-joong, the vice-president, blankly stared at Director Shin Hyo-jin. He had always been a bit reckless – that was why he had been criticized by him – but lately, he seemed to have become even more aggressive, perhaps because he had been influenced by Do-geom.

“And, we have to save people.”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“These days, the list of prohibited items keeps getting longer, and Judge Hong Sang-jin is sighing more and more. My goodness, that gentleman’s forehead tendons bulge out every time he goes to trial.”

Thinking about it, I remembered the sad look in Judge Hong Sang-jin’s eyes that I had encountered earlier.

– Please save me.

Is that what it meant? That it was hard because of the sword?

It’s not that I don’t understand. If you have to face the sword every time you go to trial.

“Oh my.”

As he let out a deep sigh, Manager Shin Hyo-jin suddenly stood up, bowed 90 degrees, and greeted him.

“Please, please!”

She greeted me cheerfully and left the room without waiting for an answer.

And. Now, today was the third meeting of the day. The third meeting was the one he had been called to unilaterally.

As he was licking his lips and looking at the raw fish and bottles of alcohol in front of him, the door opened wide. When he saw the person coming in, Vice-Chief Nam Woo-joong jumped up from his seat.

“Oh, you’re here?”

“Please sit down.”

This is strength. The courage to show up late even after calling someone. The shamelessness to show up late without feeling sorry at all. That’s what shows the strength that person has.

Director Heo, who is called the hidden power behind Ogeum Corporation.

“Director Heo, today… … .”

“Please eat first.”

Director Heo, who was sitting down, interrupted Vice President Nam Woo-joong’s words and picked up the chopsticks on the table. He also had no choice but to start eating with him.

He was curious as to why he had been called and what he was trying to say, but for now, Vice-Chief Nam Woo-joong also filled his stomach.

He wanted to drink first, but Director Heo wasn’t even looking at the bottle, so it was difficult for him to say anything.

The two people were just eating together in silence, as if they were hungry but didn’t want to eat alone.

Then, when the table was somewhat cleared, Director Heo picked up the bottle and filled Deputy Manager Nam Woo-joong’s glass. Nam Woo-joong quickly took the bottle and filled Director Heo’s glass.

“The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office is noisy these days, isn’t it?”

“Yes. It’s a place where the wind doesn’t blow very well, though.”

“When people do something big, things like that happen.”

“yes.”

Vice President Nam Woo-joong concentrated on what Director Heo was going to say, all his nerves on edge.

“But if there are weeds that are having a negative impact on the surrounding area, shouldn’t they be pulled out?”

“Yes.”

“Why do you just stand by and watch?”

“… … Are you talking about the sword?”

Director Heo looked at Nam Woo-joong carefully.

“A new prosecutor with no academic background or family background. He was a squander in Gunnae-myeon, but Deputy Chief Nam brought him up to Seoul. If he brings about a disaster, shouldn’t he take responsibility for it?”

“But, that’s it. It’s a situation where it’s difficult for me to send it back to the provinces.”

“Is it because of the handwritten letter from Representative Kim Hak-rae?”

“uh……!”

It goes without saying that Ogeum Enterprise had great information power, and Director Heo had great influence. However, Nam Woo-joong was speechless for a moment because he didn’t know that he knew this much.

“I won’t say much since you seem to know. Yes. That’s why I brought the sword to Seoul. It wasn’t a big deal, so I feel a bit awkward bringing it up and then throwing it back. I also have to save face.”

“What a smart-aleck guy.”

“yes?”

Director Heo, who had emptied his glass, looked straight into Nam Woo-joong’s eyes.

“Sword, send it to the criminal department.”

“yes?”

Nam Woo-joong asked with a dumbfounded face.

Why on earth are you all sending the sword to the criminal department?