Who threatened Cheonma Hara with a knife - Chapter 112
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◈Episode 112◈
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The investigation headquarters is filled with tension.
It was a game of chance to decide the successor to the unsolved crimes unit, and it was also a game of chance with money at stake for the entire Cheongsong Special Prison.
Detective Bang Jin-woo whispered to Kim Han-gyeol.
‘Who among the seven suspects received the most votes?’
‘Who did Detective Bang take a picture of?’
‘I voted for suspect number 4, Kim Soo-jae.’
‘Detective Bang is the only one who chose that guy······.’
‘That’s ridiculous! All the other detectives suspected number 4 too?’
Kim Han-gyeol shook his head briefly and answered.
‘Stop putting your spoon on someone else’s table. Sometimes you need to know how to set your own table.’
‘Then, is number 4, which I chose, wrong?’
‘Wait until Detective Shin tells us who the real culprit is. We can’t reveal any information until then.’
‘Who on earth did the other detectives vote for?’
‘Number 2 is the most common, followed by number 3. The reason for deciding on him as the culprit was also valid.’
Detective Bang Jin-woo slyly changed the subject.
‘Do you know that the guards and the inmates are also involved in a bet?’
‘Yeah, the entire Cheongsong Special Prison has become a giant gambling den.’
‘Currently, number 4 has the lowest odds. It means that it is the most likely to be the culprit. I was so happy to hear that. Isn’t it more thrilling to guess and get it right than to study hard and solve a difficult problem?’
‘That’s true. It’s the only chance to give disappointment to those who have worked hard. Even though it’s a little embarrassing.’
‘But this isn’t even an awards ceremony announcement. Why is Detective Shin being so reserved, which is not typical of him?’
Shin Dae-seong’s private message continued at length.
“The weather seems really nice today. I thought it was going to rain due to the influence of the North Pacific High. I would also like to thank the warden for coming. I would also like to take this opportunity to······.”
Kim Han-gyeol also felt curious.
“Why does the North Pacific High appear here? Doesn’t that only appear during the rainy season?”
“It seems like Detective Shin is waiting for something.”
“I think the same thing. I’m waiting for the best time to reveal the culprit, or waiting for someone who absolutely has to be here.”
The detectives from the unsolved cases unit listened to the overly long editorial without complaint.
-Jiying, jiying.
It was the prison guard’s vibrating bell.
The prison guard’s eyes grew wide as if they were the size of bells after seeing the text, and he immediately whispered to the warden.
“What, what did you say!”
The warden was startled and ran out.
People wondered what had happened, but Shin Dae-seong continued talking without stopping.
“I was in this prison for quite some time. I was released after my innocence was cleared. If there are any prisoners like me, don’t give up. There will come a time when your innocence will be cleared and you will be able to start a new life. And if there are people who don’t know what the North Pacific High is, I will explain it briefly.”
It was the time when Shin Dae-seong’s private life was about to fall into Samcheonpo.
-Rumble.
The investigation headquarters door opens,
Representative Lee Yoon-cheol came in with his entourage.
Everyone was surprised that it wasn’t an unplanned visit. Except for Shin Dae-seong, who was rambling on like a principal’s lecture.
“Welcome, Congressman Lee.”
“Did I bother you?”
“It was interrupted, but no one will say anything.”
Rep. Lee Yoon-chul asked directly.
“Who is the criminal who killed my son?”
“I was just about to say something. Just take a seat and wait.”
-Bam!
Manager Park Dong-hee immediately stood up from his chair.
“Please sit here.”
“Thank you, Manager Park.”
Lee Yoon-cheol sat down without hesitation. Then he looked at Shin Dae-seong, who had promised to catch the culprit who killed his son.
“It is certain that the culprit is among the seven suspects. That guy did not just kill the children of then Prime Minister Lee. At least 20 people?”
Exclamations of surprise erupted from all over.
“Three, you killed 20 people in the world?”
“Then isn’t it the same number as Yoo Young-chul?”
“I said this guy was the minimum. Who knows how many people he might have killed.”
Park Dong-hee observed Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol’s mood.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I don’t mind, please continue.”
Shin Dae-seong approached the seven suspects. Then he walked slowly in front of them and spoke.
“The other six people, excluding the criminal, thank you for your hard work. We will give them leniency regarding their wrongful actions.”
“excuse me······.”
Suspect number one carefully raised his hand.
Those inside the investigation headquarters thought the criminal would confess,
“Detective Shin, please speak quickly. I have a bad heart condition and I think I might collapse.”
“Okay, I will do that.”
Soon people reacted with disappointment.
“What? He wasn’t the culprit······.”
“We don’t know yet. We can’t trust anyone until the culprit is revealed.”
Shin Dae-seong walked back and forth in front of the seven suspects standing in a row and spoke.
“The victim’s father is here, so I will reveal the identity of the culprit right away. My steps will stop right in front of the culprit.”
“!”
The seven suspects were tense.
Every time Shin Dae-sung passed by them, they let out a sigh of relief.
As the inside of the investigation headquarters became as quiet as a mouse, Shin Dae-seong’s footsteps became louder.
-Step by step······.
The tension is at its peak.
Most of the seven suspects had their heads bowed. Suspect number one, who was said to have a weak heart, was on the verge of actually dying.
Finally, Shin Dae-seong’s footsteps stopped.
Shin Dae-seong waited silently for a moment, and only opened his mouth when the suspect in front of him raised his head.
“You are the culprit who killed Rep. Lee Yoon-chul’s son.”
“!”
* * *
Suspect number 5 said in confusion.
“What, what are you talking about? Are you saying that I am the one who killed Representative Lee Yoon-chul’s son?”
Bang Jin-woo asked Kim Han-gyeol.
‘Is that guy the real culprit?’
‘That’s right, Detective Shin said number 5 was the culprit.’
‘That guy was brought in for attempted murder. He had the least presence… Who guessed right in the successor game?’
‘None. No one has pointed to suspect number 5, Park Moo-jin, as the culprit.’
‘Wow······ In short, I’m going to get kicked out.’
‘yes!’
Park Moo-jin continued to insist that his case was unfair.
“I really don’t know what you’re talking about. I didn’t kill anyone. Please believe me.”
Kim Han-gyeol responded with a sly smile.
“How mean… Wasn’t it a challenge to kill Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol’s son? If you can catch him, try to catch him.”
“What on earth are you talking about? I was really put in prison for no reason.”
“I know.”
“yes?”
Shin Dae-seong took a step closer to Park Mu-jin and said.
“You had nothing to do with the attempted murder for which you received a prison sentence. You were just unlucky enough to be falsely accused. That’s why I was confused.”
“Who, you’re falsely accusing me of something… Aren’t you treating me like a murderer?”
“Let’s see how long they hold on······.”
Shin Dae-seong spoke to the remaining six suspects.
“You may return to your cells. Thank you for your cooperation in the investigation. I promise you adequate compensation for your cooperation.”
“Thank you, Detective Shin.”
The guards took those who had been cleared out.
Shin Dae-seong nodded to Kim Han-gyeol and said.
“Arrest him.”
“All right!”
Kim Han-gyeol quickly took out the handcuffs and approached.
“Mr. Park Moo-jin, you are under arrest for the murder of Mr. Lee Dong-wook. You have the right to appoint a lawyer······.”
-Click!
Kim Han-gyeol handcuffed Park Mu-jin.
Park Moo-jin, who had become lost in thought, shouted at Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol.
“It’s unfair! I didn’t kill your son. The detectives, blinded by their achievements, put on this show to look good to you!”
Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol asked Shin Dae-seong.
“Are you sure you arrested the culprit?”
“Yes, he murdered your son. He is also a serial killer who has committed more than 20 murders.”
“Really?”
“If you let me, I’ll show you how to take that guy down here.”
Rep. Lee Yoon-chul spoke with his staff and answered.
“Even if it takes time, I’ll go up and watch Detective Shin’s investigation. I think that way I’ll feel at ease.”
“Okay, just wait a minute.”
Shin Dae-seong said to Kim Han-gyeol.
“Take that guy to the interrogation room.”
Kim Han-gyeol didn’t have to move far.
Park Moo-jin was dragged into the interrogation room inside the investigation headquarters.
* * *
After a while.
Shin Dae-seong entered the investigation room together with Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol.
Lighting with deliberately dimmed brightness.
Park Moo-jin sat with a pitiful expression.
Shin Dae-seong asked as he sat down.
“When are you getting released?”
“One year left······.”
“Why did you do something so useless? It would have been better if you had just killed a man and a woman. Did you want the world to know about the murders you committed?”
“I didn’t kill anyone. Please believe me.”
Kim Han-gyeol intervened and said.
“Do you believe in Santa?”
“Santa Claus?”
“Yeah, I’m talking about the grandfather who wears red on Christmas day and gives presents to children.”
“I don’t believe it······.”
“I don’t believe it either.”
“······.”
Kim Han-gyeol asked again, leaning his face close.
“So, do you believe in ghosts?”
“I believe that a little bit.”
“It seems to me that you don’t believe it······ That’s why you went around killing people indiscriminately.”
Park Moo-jin responded with an expression and voice that seemed to be dying of injustice.
“I really didn’t kill anyone. I don’t know why my life is so messed up. I really try to live honestly, but I don’t know why this keeps happening. I wonder how sad my mother would be about this······.”
Park Mu-jin was seen shedding big tears.
This is when Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol’s expression darkens as if he is feeling uneasy.
-Clap clap clap clap.
Kim Han-gyeol said, clapping his hands in the North Korean style.
“Wonderful! That’s great acting. That’s why people blink and fall for it. But it doesn’t work on me and Detective Shin. Why? Because my acting is better than yours.”
“Why do you torment me like this?”
“Why don’t you stop this heinous act? If Detective Shin shows up, you’re finished.”
Park Moo-jin turned towards Shin Dae-seong and said.
“Detective Shin, please believe me. I don’t understand this situation at all. You keep accusing me of being a murderer. Do you have any evidence that I killed people?”
Shin Dae-seong answered with an expression that said he knew that would happen.
“There is very strong evidence.”
“Please show me what it is?”
“You······ have a collection of memorabilia from the victims.”
“Oh, no. I don’t even know what a souvenir is······.”
“lie.”
“!”
Shin Dae-seong spoke with a look of eeriness in his eyes.
“I’m inside your head right now. I’ve gathered all the things that can remind you of the victims. Probably a secret place that only you can find.”
“······.”
Kim Han-gyeol said to Rep. Lee Yoon-cheol.
“From now on, it’s important. You’ll see the serial killer who pretended to be innocent reveal his true colors and fall into ruin. This is the magic that only Detective Shin can do.”
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