The Mad Prosecutor Picked Up AI - Chapter 117



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Episode 117: The Gangsters

“Chief, a little further to the right.”

“Here?”

“No, to my right. To the manager, to the left.”

“here?”

“Right. Ouch, look at all that dust.”

I pointed out the dust hidden here and there to Wei Jun-woo, who was climbing onto the chair and clearing away the cobwebs.

Wi Jun-woo was roughly tying a mop to a long broom handle and was sweeping away any visible cobwebs and dust.

After many twists and turns, the office was finally cleaned up a bit. Wei Jun-woo cleaned diligently by himself, and I supervised the cleaning.

Kiso Young went to process the case files and other documents assigned to our department. Meanwhile, Chief Han Jae Sik was sitting on his chair with his eyes closed.

[What are you mumbling about?]

‘You meditate, you meditate.’

I explained it to Aliotta, who was curious.

“Breathe in, breathe out. Positive energy gathers. I am happy now. I can go back to the detective department.”

Is it meditation, self-hypnosis, or a delusion?

I don’t know either.

When the office cleaning was almost finished, Kisoyoung also returned with the documents, and Manager Han Jaesik’s meditation also ended.

“Okay, everyone, gather around.”

The four of us all sat together in one place. There wasn’t really a conference room, so we just rolled the wheels of our chairs around and gathered in the middle.

Manager Han Jae-sik, who had been looking for only Mini Petit, finally seemed to have come to his senses.

Finally, the first meeting of our religious order has begun.

Although there were only four people, including the manager, there was Wi Jun-woo and the newcomer Ki So-young, so Manager Han Jae-sik began his speech in a formal tone.

“Okay, it’s our first day at the Jongbeop Department. I should have come to my senses a long time ago, and I apologize for showing you guys my bad side.”

“You know it.”

“… … Phew. Positive energy. Positive energy.”

Manager Han Jae-sik took a deep breath and opened his mouth again.

“As a chief prosecutor leading a department, I feel a great sense of responsibility. I’m sure you were all flustered when you suddenly gathered together, but in times like this, the chief prosecutor should have stepped in and consoled you. What does a chief prosecutor do?”

“Nothing much.”

“Yeah, it’s nothing… … What? You punk, why is there nothing?”

Chief Prosecutor Han Jae-sik got angry at my words. Seeing that, I remembered the very important role of the chief prosecutor.

“Oh, that’s right. I’ll bet on your card when we have a company dinner.”

“Yeah! That… … . Phew. I’m not angry.”

I was telling the truth, but Manager Han Jae-sik started meditating not long after the meeting started.

“Anyway! People from different departments and branches have come together and become one family, so let’s do well now. Let’s do well, sword!”

“yes.”

“Don’t be disappointed that everyone is stuck in a corner warehouse like this.”

“yes.”

“Let’s think positively. From here, the only thing left to do is to go up. Don’t be too discouraged. Let’s cheer up!”

He probably wanted to comfort us, but it was of little use.

“I’m not discouraged. Whether it’s in the criminal department or the special department, it’s the same thing, sending criminals to prison.”

It was a story that had no relevance to me.

“I’m not discouraged either. Also, thanks to you, I get to work with Soyoung.”

Wi Jun-woo, look at that blushing face. What if this is the Jongbeopbu? What if it’s Marado?

“I’m actually happy about it. I moved up to Seoul from Gunnae-myeon. I guess I got promoted. It’s also good to live close to my mom.”

In fact, out of the three of us, the one with the strongest mentality was Ki So-young. So, what I’m saying is that the only one who was really discouraged was Manager Han Jae-sik.

“Yeah, yeah. Everyone looks happy and neither disappointed nor discouraged.”

“I think it’ll be okay if you just cheer up, Manager.”

“Cheer up, boss!”

When I clenched my fists and shouted “Fighting!”, Manager Han Jae-sik nodded his head as if making a promise, his eyes slightly widening.

“Yeah, we have to think positively. If Vice President Nam really wanted to kick us out, he could have thrown us in the countryside. The fact that he kept us in Seoul means that we still have a chance.”

“Opportunity?”

“If I just lie down flat and do what I’m told, I can go back to the criminal department.”

Tsk tsk. Still harboring such vain hopes.

As expected, Wi Jun-woo said.

“But, sir, they call our department the gangster department. No matter how well we do here, will we ever be able to go back to the criminal department?

“A punk? Who said that?”

“When I went to return the cleaning supplies earlier, I happened to run into another detective from the department, and he asked me how I was doing in the Gangchi Department.”

Kiso Young also said.

“When I went to the General Affairs Department, I told them I was new at the Comprehensive Legal Investigation Department, and they said, ‘Oh, the Gangster Department?’”

“That’s right. I said that to Senior Park when I met him this morning. He asked me what I should do since I had to go to the gangster club.”

“her.”

Manager Han Jae-sik looked at the three of us with surprised eyes.

In the legal world, there is a slang term called ‘kkangchi’. It is a case that takes a lot of time, is complicated, and is a headache, but even if it is solved, it is not very popular and is not recognized by others.

That’s what we call a ‘Kkangchi incident’.

The Comprehensive Legal Investigation Department did not distinguish between cases in its name. As a result, it could handle any case without distinction, such as violent crimes, economic crimes, financial fraud, women and children, or personal information crimes.

But on the contrary, it meant that any case that other departments didn’t want to take on could be passed on to our department.

Such a trivial incident, such a worthless incident.

I had a reasonable suspicion that only the cases of the gangsters would be sent to our department.

It seemed like I wasn’t the only one who thought that way. Everyone else was calling our group the Kkangchibu instead of the Jongbeopbu.

“Hey, gangster?”

Manager Han Jae-sik’s eyes shook violently.

… … I guess not everyone knew.

“What nonsense are you talking about? Soyoung, where is the case I brought you earlier?”

“Here it is.”

“Oh, right. If we just solve the case, then, huh? Then, Deputy Chief Nam will have no choice but to send you back to the criminal department. So… … .”

While talking, Chief Han Jae-sik, who was opening the case files assigned to Kiso Young, suddenly stopped moving. He looked through the files as if he was looking for something, and then he looked at Kiso Young and asked.

“Is this all? The assignments for our department?”

“yes.”

“Are you really saying that you only give out cases like this?”

It was obvious when I saw Chief Han Jae-sik’s shock. He must have only assigned us pathetic and small cases that would make us yawn. He wouldn’t even give us cases that would make us famous if we solved them well.

“Of course, sir. Then you’re going to throw it in a corner warehouse like this and give us this grand case?”

After hearing Wi Jun-woo’s words, Chief Han Jae-sik put the case file down on the desk and buried his face in his hands.

I quickly went over and patted Manager Han Jae-sik on the shoulder.

“Chief! Why are you teasing our child? Why are you teasing our manager?”

“No, I didn’t kill you, I just told you the truth… … .”

Chief Han Jae-sik’s weak voice leaked out from between the fingers covering his face.

“Don’t be positive. We’re screwed.”

* * *

“This restaurant has delicious meat.”

“Let’s order some drinks first.”

“Give me the tongs. I’ll grill the meat!”

What’s ruined is ruined. But since we’re all living in the same department, shouldn’t we have a company dinner?

We held a small company dinner, as befitting a mini petite department. Since there were only four of us, it was going to be small no matter where we went.

Manager Han Jae-sik, who had been sighing deeply in the office, saying that we were now ruined, gathered his wits and came to his senses again.

You are the head of a department, so even if you can’t lead from the front, shouldn’t you avoid causing trouble?

While the table was being set and the meat was being grilled, the drinks we ordered came out. While pouring each other’s glasses, Manager Han Jae-sik asked.

“I know swords well. Our team leader is also getting used to them now. But since this is his first time with Kisoyoung, I have a question.”

“Go ahead.”

“What on earth did you believe in about the sword that made you come to Seoul? No, why are you contacting a guy like this in the first place?”

“Huh? Hey, inspector! Were you in contact with Soyoung?”

“Hey, if you stick a pair of tongs in someone’s hand, it’ll hurt.”

Oh my, Wi Jun-woo. Why are you acting like that when you’re not even drunk yet?

“Contact me, what? It was the first time I contacted you since the Jay Ritz incident.”

“Oh, really?”

Wi Jun-woo exhaled with visibly relieved. Ki So-young, who was watching him, asked me.

“I’m curious too. Inspector, why did you call me to Seoul?”

“I didn’t mean anything by it.”

“It shouldn’t exist.”

In the middle, Wi Jun-woo started talking nonsense, but I just ignored him and continued with my explanation.

“It was when I heard from Vice-Chief Nam Woo-joong that I would be transferred to a new department. He said it would be a mini petite department with only four people. Even if the chief prosecutor was there, he wouldn’t be of much help.”

“what?”

Manager Han Jae-sik opened his eyes wide, but decided to let it slide since he would pay for the company dinner today.

“Ultimately, most of the work will be done by me and the manager. Isn’t it amazing how fast we can get the work done? To keep up with that, we need to have some really capable field workers.”

“ah.”

“While looking for someone who is skilled, gets along well with us, and knows how to ignore my nonsense, I immediately thought of Kiso Young.”

Ki So-young nodded as if he agreed with what I said. Then, Manager Han Jae-sik asked again.

“What about Soyoung? When Dogeom called, what were you thinking when you said okay?”

“I hate prosecutors. They are arrogant, disrespectful, and think they are kings.”

“hmm.”

“But, Prosecutor Do is a little different.”

Wi Jun-woo spit on those words.

“Why do you always pester me and ignore me?”

“The chief also hates and ignores the inspector. They are both like that, aren’t they teacher and teacher?”

“That’s right.”

Looking at us again, Kisoyoung said.

“Anyway, I thought I wouldn’t be bored if I stayed on this team. I’ve already experienced it in the military.”

“Yes, welcome. Since we’re now working in the same department, let’s do our best. Now, have you all filled your glasses? Let’s have a toast, toast.”

“What are you going to say?”

“They say that giving a toast these days is considered old-fashioned.”

But Manager Han Jae-sik asked us, “Do you still not want to hear the old farts?”

“What do kids these days say when they toast?”

“Do you really have to do that?”

“Still, the first glass should be enjoyed by everyone clinking glasses together.”

“For the sake of the father-in-law, how about this?”

“Soyoung, did you get implants? You’re a young friend, and your pronunciation is a bit off.”

“How about a guilty verdict?”

“What is that?”

I explained it to Kisoyoung, who was hearing about Guilty Pang for the first time.

“If you’ve committed a sin, you should go to the bread! If you’re guilty, go to the bread! That’s why it’s called guilty go bread.”

“ah.”

“Let’s just say ‘For the sake of the Supreme Court.’”

“Are my ears going crazy now? I keep hearing the word ‘Jongbeopbu’ as something else.”

“Just do whatever and drink it quickly. The meat is done.”

This is what our department is like. There are only four people, but we can’t find a unified opinion.

After bickering over toasts for a while, we finally came to a unified conclusion: ‘For the Comprehensive Legal Investigation Department!’

Manager Han Jae-sik stood up from his seat and raised his glass.

“Alright, even though we are a small department of four people, let’s all think positively. Let’s do our best from now on. The future of our Comprehensive Legal Investigation Department… … .”

“Oh, I want meat.”

“Ouch, hot!”

“hello?”

The meat that was being grilled burned while I was wasting time with a toast, and Wei Jun-woo almost got burned on the grill while trying to flip it over in a hurry. I suddenly got a phone call.

Gosiyoung worked hard to scrape meat from the grill to buy it, and Wijunwoo soaked a towel in cold water and put it on the back of his hand.

“… … for.”

“Oh, it’s so noisy I can’t hear you. Hello? What did you say?”

As I stood up to answer the phone, I heard Manager Han Jae-sik muttering with a complicated expression.

“Positivity is a piece of shit. I’m screwed, I’m screwed.”