Chapter 24 – Big Sea (3)
I went to work early in the morning with Alice and gave the work order without hesitation.
The team members were shocked by the real appearance of the big sea Lee Jae-han.
“I can’t believe the big sea was doing this behind the scenes…”
“However, it’s as if we’ve already won this case. If we leave behind this video evidence, it’s game over.”
Seo Ji-yu is excited and talks freely.
I closed her eyes tightly and put her in her seat.
“At the time the crime occurred, it was already lost. All that remains is how well you handle the defeat.”
“Ah… I’m sorry. My thoughts were short.”
Besides, this case is not as smooth as she thought.
For some reason, Lee Seo-woo noticed that while Seo Ji-yu was seriously reflecting.
This could be considered his specialty.
“Just having video evidence won’t be enough.”
“Yes? Why…”
“I’m going to go see the witness after work. Jeong-tae, from now on you and your teammates will watch Lee Jae-han 24 hours a day in shifts.
“Okay, boss. Let’s go, Mr. Seo Woo.”
“Oh yes!”
Seo Ji-yu asked me as some of the team members and Lee Seo-woo got up.
“Do I have anything to do?”
“Jiyu makes coffee.”
“I’m serious!”
“No, if you use a knife to kill cows, you’ll be ruined. This time, you can just stay still.”
“That’s not what you normally use when you’re like this…”
However, Seo Ji-yu, who saw the ‘cow knife’ right after her work, had no choice but to remain silent.
Serge Judo is a beauty, but Yeriel is different from her sense of volume.
An ecosystem disruptor that commits violations at the genetic level!
Today, she dressed up with a little more strength and left her office with me.
“Alice, would you like to come with me?”
“Of course.”
“Please excuse yourself.”
It was a small grumble, but Alice is my escort, so it was right to go with her.
After a simple meal, we entered the cinema on time.
The premiere of the most anticipated film in the first half of this year.
It was also a premiere in which the main actors participated.
Our goal is Shin So-i, the lead actor in the movie.
She was unknown 10 years ago, but now she is an actress representing Korea in name and reality.
“I managed to get a ticket the day before.”
“That’s easy enough.”
In order to meet Shin So-yi naturally, it was best to attend this premiere.
Of course, Yeriel saved me the right to attend.
I was worried about her when she first got married… But now I’m rather sorry for her because I’m using her very usefully.
However, we entered the theater almost exactly on time and received a standing ovation out of nowhere.
“Then, thank you to Jeriel Frost and Special Investigator Lee Jae-hyun for attending today’s premiere…”
‘Oh my gosh.’
Do I have to get used to these strange things when I go out with Yeriel?
I sat down, glancing at Shin So-yi, the lead actress.
She was clapping hard as she had no idea why we were here.
I feel sorry for nothing.
Eventually, as the film began, the strange guilt dissipated neatly.
No matter what Korea’s top actors do, I don’t think I’m very good at choosing movies.
‘This… There is no answer from the script.’
Even if the actors acted passionately, the script issue could not be helped.
Yeriel in the seat next to her also showed a wry smile, and Alice didn’t even try to manage her expression at all.
We, who had been enjoying our cultural life for the first time in a while, such as interviews with actors, left before it was too late.
After Yeriel and I moved to the teahouse where her private room was located and waited, Alice brought Shinsoi.
It’s not from the same guild or the entertainment industry, but there’s no way I can refuse to be called by Yeriel.
“Yes, senior Yeriel. Thank you so much for attending the premiere.”
“Senior. Didn’t we start activities in the same year as us?”
Yeriel smiled lightly and offered her a seat.
Shin So-yi said she couldn’t even guess why she was called.
I decided not to waste time and move on to the painful part at once.
Didn’t they say that it is better to be beaten first?
“Actually, I have a few questions for Mr. Shinsoi.”
“Sue, Detective… To me?”
When she realized that I had called her, Shin So-i immediately hardened her face.
I buried an entire guild with one S-rank hunter, so that was understandable.
The special investigator is like the grim reaper to the hunters who were ignorant and rambunctious.
“Do you know Mr. Lee Jae-han personally?”
“!”
Upon hearing Lee Jae-han’s name, Shin So-yi’s eyebrows trembled pitifully.
No matter what happened, she responded as calmly as a famous actress would.
“Jaehan Lee? I’ve never met him personally…”
It’s strange just looking at the name.
Usually, when hunters refer to Lee Jae-han, they say Lee Jae-han senior.
He is a great senior who has been active since the dawn of the Hunters.
At the time, the mortality rate was different, so all active hunters were bound to show great and small respect to Lee Jae-han.
However, Shin So-i, who was forced to give sexual favors, would not have the heart to use honorific words.
I shook my head slightly and looked right at her.
“I know everything. The creepy identity of Lee Jae-han in the big sea, and the list of victims caught up in it.”
“…”
“The Special Investigation Team also caught and punished an active S-rank hunter, Shihyeon Yoo. Please trust us and tell us the truth.”
Shin So-yi bit her lower lip tightly with a look on her face that made her look like she would burst into tears at any moment.
In her eyes, there was resentment towards me.
“I don’t know, it’s the first time I’ve heard of it.”
No wonder she is like this.
Scandals… Celebrities are particularly vulnerable to sex-related scandals.
However, there is no way that she, who has barely reached the top, will be able to honestly tell the story of her sexual favors.
This is the difficulty of sex-related cases.
‘Even if the culprit is caught, the victims who should testify go into hiding…’
Lee Seo-woo, who had experienced a similar case in the past, was also anxious to guess this situation.
The thoughts on Shinsoi’s face were clear.
I just forgot about it I’m already someone who doesn’t care…
Why on earth do you bring back such painful memories!
It’s such a disgusting and painful memory that I resent myself for no reason.
But I couldn’t back down easily.
Even if there is video evidence, the testimony of the victims is absolutely necessary.
Otherwise, the defender’s side may claim that it was a fire.
If such claim is accepted. It is natural that the sentence is extremely low.
‘There’s no point in linking illegal filming to the level of corruption in hiring. At that level, I will use a lawyer and get out unconditionally.’
If you are a big man like Lee Jae-han, you have a chance to win if you accuse him of forcible harassment.
And since this type of crime is classified as a ‘crime against personal legal interests’, the victim’s intention to punish is absolutely necessary.
It is a little different from crimes such as killing people or obstructing the execution of public duties.
“Why… Why is it me… There are many others.”
Now, Shinsoi was sobbing.
The reason why I chose Shinsoi as my target was simple.
‘Because you are the best among the victims.’
If Shin So-yi, a top movie star, opens fire first, other victims will be more than happy to speak out.
Besides, other victims could use Lee Jae-han’s hand.
Since he received sexual favors in a mean way, he could have silenced witnesses in the same way.
However, Shin So-yi is a very high-ranking celebrity, so the odds are high.
While Yeriel pats her.
I said sorry to Shinsoi.
“Why are you pretending to be a victim?”
“… Yes?”
“Now, wait. What?”
Not only Shin So-yi, but also Alice were shocked and scolded me, but…
Can’t stop here I will go till the end.
“Mr. Shin So-yi. You’ve only met Lee Jae-han once or twice, right? And every time you met, you appeared on a public TV program. Thanks to you, you’ve risen to where you are now .”
“That, that’s…”
So, in the meantime, have you packed everything? Is that why you refuse to testify?”
“Now, Jaehyun!”
Alice screamed and glared at me as if she were going to kill me, but Yeriel covered her mouth her.
I pushed Shinsoi, who was trembling with shame.
“Do you know what Lee Jae-han said to the other victims? He said that he pulled Shin So-yi up from the floor and that if you suck his dick well, you too can become like Shin So-yi!”
“Heh… Heh…”
This is a fact confirmed in the video.
Lee Jae-han really said that.
“Isn’t it unfair? Aren’t you sorry for the juniors who were used in that way?”
“That, stop! Please stop!”
“…”
“Mr. Soi. Back then, Mr. Soi was young and weak, but not anymore. No one can ignore Mr. Soi’s voice his.”
I left the sobbing Shinsoi alone with Yeriel and came out.
Alice, who had followed me, grabbed me by the collar and pushed me against the wall.
“Hey, are you crazy? Is that what you say to the victim?”
“…”
“Anyway, this is too much. If this is your way, then I…”
“Alice, calm down.”
Yeriel, who followed me belatedly, stopped Alice.
Alice protested against her with a very unhappy face.
“Sister!”
“Could have been more brutal.”
“… What?”
Yeriel sighs and explains.
“Jehyeon already had the video. If she showed it, she could easily have been promised cooperation. Even if Shin So-yi denied it, it would be submitted as evidence at the trial anyway. “
“Then why would you do such a thing… “
“But if you do that, Shin Soi-san’s choice will disappear. It’s best to testify with your own choice, not forcibly, so that you can properly overcome the nightmare experience of 10 years ago.”
“…”
Alice glared at me for a while and said nothing.
What broke the hellish silence was the creaking sound of the sliding door.
“… Will you?”
“Yes?”
“I’ll testify… I’ll make an official announcement tomorrow.”
Shin Soi came out of the room and said while wiping the traces of tears.
There was a miasma in her eyes that hadn’t been there before.
She was an active entertainer, but at the same time, she was also an active hunter.
I believed in the unique pride of hunters.
“Instead, please finish him off completely.”
“Of course.”
Evening the next day.
Shinsoi kept his promise his.
Now it’s my turn to keep my promise.
