USB Left by My Father 146

Chapter 146 – Lee Junseo (Son) – I’M Her Master

* Lee Junseo (Son) – I’m Her Master (4)

What kind of relationship does Joo Yeonmi have with Junseo’s father?

No one could figure it out, and time flowed on, eventually reaching the moment.

Outside, amidst the commotion and broadcasts, the actors gathered. Most of those present were people who had come together to hide the village, so broadcasting during the trial was not permitted. Obviously, given that the other side’s goal was clearly to expose the village live and stir up trouble, there was no way they would allow such foolishness.

However, it was obvious what kind of actions Joo Yeonmi would take after the trial, so whether she was put in jail as a kidnapper or not, the real problem started now. Kim Yudong hardened his face with a blank expression, but he didn’t like this situation. The opposing gallery was full of women. Considering that most of them supported Joo Yeonmi, it was an unpleasant situation for him, who had been kidnapped and even subjected to violence. Moreover, the gazes directed at him were full of hostility, making it unclear who was the criminal and who was the victim.

‘Why is my life going like this…’

Kim Yudong racked his brain, pondering again why he was here.

Was it wrong to confess to Haeun? Was it wrong to get involved with Junseo? Was it wrong to get deeply involved in the bar without knowing his place? Or am I really a bad guy, receiving such looks from women? Am I the victim? Or am I the perpetrator?

It was all ironic.

At least from Kim Yudong’s perspective, that crazy village was evil. What that crazy woman Joo Yeonmi did to him was clearly unforgivable, but he vaguely understood why she had escalated things so much. Yet, instead of supporting those women, he was now antagonizing them, and he didn’t know why it had turned out this way.

‘Ah…’

In the midst of all this, Kim Yudong’s own testimony ended, and he had given his statement. It was his first time in court, but he somehow managed. He just had to calmly state the facts of what he had suffered, and the rest was up to the lawyer to present evidence and ramble on.

‘That woman will definitely go to jail. But if what she thinks about the village is exposed to the world, won’t I be screwed too? But why is Junseo…’

He turned his head towards Junseo, who was sitting close to him. Junseo was wearing the same suit as him and calmly observing the situation. The people around him, his close aides, and even an old woman who seemed to be Junseo’s grandmother were all anxious about what Junseo might do, but this idiot was the only one who seemed completely unconcerned.

‘Does he really have a plan?’

He looked back and forth between Junseo and Joo Yeonmi. One was acting like a martyr, trying to expose the village even if it meant going to jail. The other was the bloodline of a trash human from that village, a man who would soon become its head. They were polar opposites, but both shared the common trait of being relaxed.

“Hyung.”

“?”

“Don’t worry and rest comfortably in our village.”

“What the hell are you talking about all of a sudden…”

“I was thinking it might not be a bad place for you. There are a lot of women too.”

“Huh?”

While the trial was proceeding smoothly, Kim Yudong couldn’t hide his bewilderment at Junseo’s sudden words. He had been exchanging glances with Joo Yeonmi, sizing each other up, so it was even more perplexing.

‘What’s wrong with him? Does he have a mental problem? Or is he about to do something? He doesn’t look good.’

Anxiety crept in. It seemed that those near Junseo felt the same way, as their gazes kept shifting towards him. They were on edge, worried that this idiot might cause trouble during the trial. But regardless, the story continued, and eventually, the fact that Joo Yeonmi had misunderstood the situation and committed the act, as well as the fact that she had kidnapped and assaulted men and women, came out one after another, putting the opposing side at a disadvantage. Yet, he didn’t do anything.

‘The other side has their highlight after this is over… but what are you, really…’

Even as the hearts of Kim Yudong and those around Junseo grew cold, the facts unfavorable to Joo Yeonmi continued to pour out, and the courtroom gallery became noisy. Some women shouted, “Don’t lie,” but they immediately quieted down when Haeun came out to testify. After all, Haeun was the catalyst for this incident, and she was the sacrifice used to not only cause an uproar outside but also unite women’s civic groups.

“She’s lying…”

“It must be false testimony…”

“There’s no way she would do such a thing willingly…”

However, their acceptance didn’t last long. Outside, Haeun was known as “a poor, pitiful victim of sexual assault who was forcibly raped by her younger brother and had tattoos all over her body,” so they were now saying that her testimony seemed to be forced by Junseo.

Bang-! Bang-! Bang-!

Silence-!

Only after a few people were forcibly removed did it become quiet again. With this, Joo Yeonmi’s actions were confirmed, and it seemed like the story was coming to an end. The female lawyer on Joo Yeonmi’s side, who hadn’t heard anything from her, frowned at the risk of losing the case, while Joo Yeonmi herself seemed indifferent to the trial, looking forward to the commotion that would follow.

‘Ah, is it not yet? Or am I overthinking it? Is he really just here to testify in court?’

Contrary to Kim Yudong’s expectations, Junseo remained still, calmly watching the situation, while the lawyer’s side was speeding up their arguments.

“Haeun was forcibly kidnapped and confined to a mental hospital without the consent of her guardian, and what was on her back was forcibly revealed nationwide.”

“Kim Yudong was not only falsely accused of being a sex offender by those women but was also kidnapped and assaulted.”

“They made the current situation so complicated.”

And many other things.

They focused on Joo Yeonmi’s rampage and drove the opponent into a corner.

‘If this goes on, it’ll really end without anything happening…’

Kim Yudong felt like he could see the future. What would happen if the trial ended safely and that woman was punished? He could clearly see the broadcasting companies that had gathered outside, taking out the evidence they had prepared in advance, exposing the village, and setting the political world ablaze as they wanted. He could also see his own life being ruined in the process, so he fidgeted anxiously.

‘The brothers who brought me to the village said they would take care of things, so I don’t have to worry, but…’

Those people would also hate for the village’s true nature to be exposed, so they must have really taken some measures. But Yudong pondered what those measures might be.

‘There are too many people gathered outside to disperse them… and since that woman can just broadcast even if she loses the trial and goes to jail… is the only option to kill that crazy bitch here…?’

An extreme idea.

It was impossible.

Who would do it?

‘Could it be…’

He looked at the courtroom gallery again. There were many people related to the village, but none of them were connected to the political world. Instead, there were the usual burly brothers, making him feel a chill.

‘Could one of them… be willing to go to jail… and throw themselves…?’

It was an extreme idea, but wasn’t it effective?

Murder in court would certainly cause a huge uproar, but the village would be covered up.

Moreover, the ones committing the murder would be gangsters…

There would be people willing to risk a few years in jail for a large sum of money…

‘Or a crazy bitch who has been brainwashed and trained in the village, called a product?’

That was also possible.

Unlike the gangsters who moved for money, these were slaves who had truly devoted their lives.

‘Huh? Then can I relax? Well, murder is a problem, but since it’s that crazy bitch who treated me like that who’s getting it, I won’t feel guilty. I’m going to be dragged back to the village anyway, so if those people take care of this, then neither Junseo nor I have to tremble.’

That was true.

That’s why Sunok, Junseo’s grandmother, had confidently said that they would take care of it.

‘Ah, so that’s why this bastard was so calm. Since nothing will happen anyway, he just came to court to testify and leave?’

Even he thought that murder in court was an extreme idea, but anyway, with the feeling that the village wouldn’t be exposed, he poked Junseo’s waist with his elbow. Junseo himself had said “rest comfortably” in the village, so his tone implied that this matter wouldn’t be exposed outside, which gave Kim Yudong a sense of relief.

“You little rascal, you’re scaring people.”

He smiled brightly and said, “That’s good,” and Junseo also smiled and replied.

“Scaring you… I haven’t done anything yet…”

“Huh?”

Junseo slightly lifted his waist.

His name was called again, and he stood up to give his final testimony, but…

‘When I poked his waist just now… there was something heavy…’

He would soon find out how this story would end.