Chapter 58 – Interlude (1)
Some time after the bank robbery case ended in an unsuccessful way.
Yariel finally realized the promise of the last dinner.
However, inevitably, the restaurant had no choice but to change.
Of course, as it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten out, the class didn’t drop compared to last time.
Course dishes prepared and explained by top chefs in Korea.
I also liked the interior of the hanok with a blue tiled roof.
The problem was that the owner of the restaurant was the president, but seeing his face across the street, I felt my appetite run away little by little.
Of course, Tia didn’t care at all about that and finished the food deliciously.
Yes, this was the Blue House.
“Waguwagu… Do you have any more of this lamb? It’s really good.”
“Eat in moderation. Were you invited? If I knew this would happen, I would have left it.”
“Hee, hee. I’m sorry, Master.”
“Haha, no. Our chefs have been able to show off their skills for the first time in a while…”
The President, who personally interrogated me at the hearing, waved his hand eagerly and laughed.
This nobleman must know who I am, but why did he suddenly summon me like this?
Personally, I don’t have any ill feelings, but I was uncomfortable because I was afraid that a political story would come out.
After finishing my meal in a slightly disturbed mood, I asked him.
“So, the thing to discuss with the special forces is…”
“Ah. It’s nothing else, after the last bank robbery, I realized the seriousness of Hunter’s crimes.”
Certainly, the incident had significant ramifications.
A bank robbery case worth 20 billion won!
If it is 20 billion, it is money that can even hold a Nobelpia writer settlement event.
Even 4 billion of them failed to recover in the end.
In addition, the fact that the victim was a large bank also played a role.
Gojoseon Bank is clearly classified as a large corporation.
Even such a company realized that it could not be free from the clutches of Hunter’s crimes.
I asked the president with half worry and half expectation.
“Are you raising the budget for the special unit? I don’t really need it…”
“No, absolutely not.”
The president, who spoke very clearly, finally got to the point.
“That… From the perspective of the Special Investigator, how does our country’s security guard look like?”
“If you say the key person’s security… You mean the president’s security?”
“Exactly.”
Realizing the president’s intentions, I and Yeriel’s faces showed bitter smiles.
This man really thought he could be killed by the hunters, so he hurriedly invited me and Yeriel to the Blue House.
Actually, it’s not something I can understand.
The last bank robbery incident was just as shocking.
“Actually, I’m not an expert in guarding a factor… Rather, it’s the opposite.”
“Ha, haha… It’s the opposite, so it’s more trustworthy.”
“Is that so?”
The president laughed hard at the joke that hinted at my job.
I nodded, thinking that made sense too.
“I don’t know anything about the security system right now, so it’s a bit difficult to give an answer… Why don’t you test it yourself?”
“A test? Which test are you talking about…”
“I will assassinate Your Excellency within the next week.
The president flinched slightly at my words, but then nodded.
You see, I really want to live.
“Good idea. Please do so.”
I know I don’t have much left in my term of office anyway, but I wish I could do it roughly…
Since the story has already come out, it wouldn’t be bad to point it out.
Actually, I was also a little curious.
‘If it was the president’s security team, it was Jung-tae’s former job, right?’
Kim Jung-tae is an Esquire who always shows satisfactory work.
I have never been disappointed with his service.
I was a little interested in who would have taken the vacant seat after kicking him out.
“But exposure to the media…”
“We do it secretly. No matter how much it is a test, it won’t look good.”
“You understand, too.”
Of course. It is not acceptable to be exposed to the media and be misunderstood as an attempted murderer of the president.
As we came out of the agreement without incident, Alice relaxed in the car and muttered,
“It’s surprising. I thought my sister would allow that.”
“Because he’s the president after all.”
Anyway, the real power is Yeriel, but is that combat armor normal?
I have no choice but to listen to that kind of request.
Yeriel nodded her head as if she thought the same as me.
“It’s not a completely unfounded story. I’m also a little concerned about the president’s security. The current president is a small person who can be used. If someone suddenly gets assassinated, I’m in trouble too.”
“Eh… That’s why you agreed?”
“Yes. I would like to be re-elected if possible.”
Now I see, you’re completely screwed up.
I clicked my tongue inside and thought I should do this much.
The next morning.
I explained what happened at the Blue House and selected personnel.
“Jeong-tae, now that it’s like that, you should plan a mock assassination.”
“Yes. Chief.”
Kim Jeong-tae nodded his head with a slightly flustered face.
He must feel very strange about having his old job tested.
While I was handing out the case to the other members, Seo Ji-yu was slightly taken aback.
“Now, wait a minute, chief.”
“What’s wrong, Jiyu?”
“Are you the one responsible for the simulated assassination you described earlier, the head of the security team?”
“Yes.”
Seo Ji-yu reacts as if he doesn’t understand my clear answer.
I sighed and explained a bit more.
“Our investigative power is so advanced that we can’t put a few people in a place like that. It’s not even an assassination case, so what?”
“Aha, well…”
“It doesn’t matter if you try to make a plan by yourself, and it doesn’t matter if you mobilize a few more people to execute it.”
“Master, can’t I just go and break everything?”
Tia was motivated in her own way, but as she always was, she was no help at all.
I decided to do it quietly, but what did he hear yesterday?
At this point, I was too lazy to explain it, so I just pointed it out.
“It is against the law to use you.”
“Foul play? I see! I’m not sure, but I get it!”
“That, yes…”
Totally messed up answer.
However, you shouldn’t try to understand Tia’s words.
You have to feel the nuance.
‘Still, since he’s compliant, he’ll look at me.’
“And if you get any information about the Black Lotus, report it to me right away. That’s your top priority anytime, anywhere. Okay?”
“Yes.”
“Okay. Everyone get to work.”
I clapped once and went back to my seat, and Alice spoke quietly behind me.
“Are you worried too? Black Lotus.”
“Of course. He’s exceptionally bad. He not only plans crimes, but also trains them.”
When the gate is no longer open, it is that kind of person who will be the most excited.
Regardless of the case of the bank robbery, you must catch it as soon as possible.
It wasn’t long after I arrived at my seat that I gathered my materials again and got up.
Today is the day of the second trial of Lee Jae-han, who was caught in the celebrity sexual favors case.
It would be difficult to reverse since his limbs were all restrained and his knights were also great.
I headed to the courtroom without much worry and returned to the office much later than expected.
Lee Jae-han’s appeal was an unexpected and fierce battle.
Seeing that my face was cut in half, Seo Ji-yu rushed over and asked anxiously.
“Chief, how did it go?
“Add 3 years from 1st trial.”
“Yes? Why has it grown more?”
“That bastard, Lee Jae-han, threatened me, the judge, the witness, and the lawyer. Three more years for contempt of court.”
Originally, if you hit a judgment like this, there is a possibility that the Supreme Court will destroy it and send it back…
Even so, the death threats against the judge went too far.
He was constantly shouting and making it difficult for the trial to proceed.
In addition, it is a sufficient reason for committing it before the second trial judgment comes out.
“Oh my God, you do that…”
“Big Bada Lee Jae-han was originally that kind of guy. He seems to have been packaged as a big man on the air.”
Even if his sentence is increased, it doesn’t mean much because he will be locked up in a cell until he dies anyway.
That’s why he doesn’t seem to have won even if he won for me who received arrogant curse words.
Seo Ji-yu asked with a slightly uneasy expression.
“Maybe you’ll appeal?”
“I don’t have to attend the 3rd trial. Almost everything is documented.”
“Then I’m glad.”
“By the way, Jiyu-san, did you study? I thought you’d call it an appeal.”
“I know that much…”
As we were chatting, Kim Jong-tae returned to his office.
It was probably because he followed the President’s schedule and looked at the security posture.
“How do you think it’s possible?”
“I’ve been looking at it for a while, but I’m not at the level of discussing possible and impossible.”
“Well?”
“That’s… Serious.”
Kim Jeong-tae mumbled with a very disturbed face and let out a deep sigh.
Seeing him for the first time in my life, I was genuinely terrified.
“How bad is it?”
“Let’s just go see it tomorrow.”
“Where are you going?”
“The Blue House. Let’s take a look at this.”
“…”
After accepting the materials presented by Kim Jeong-tae, I nodded without saying anything.
Noon the next day.
After enjoying dinner with the president again, we shook hands with him in front of a line of bodyguards.
The president looked slightly embarrassed, but he greeted us as naturally as possible.
It was a bit early, so I went in to enjoy a cup of tea, and the bodyguards in suits began to move away.
When I gave the signal before that, Tia pulled something out from under her clothes.
“Yes?”
“Eight.”
What he held in his hand was a small toy gun, a nerf gun.
A toy bullet made so that no one could ever get hurt flew off and hit the president in the chest.
In the meantime, the bodyguards were just watching with blank faces.
“Oh no, what is this…”
“Excuse me for a minute.”
I turned over the teacup he was holding and showed me the sticker on the bottom.
On the bottom of the teacup was written ‘Poison’ in big letters.
While the bodyguards were still unable to grasp the situation, I explained to him.
“Your Excellency, you have died 13 times so far.”
“What, what?”
Udangtang!
I glared at the bodyguards, supporting the president who was about to fall backwards.
Yeriel seemed to want to finish it quickly and enjoy a meal with me.
