The Cop Is Too Strong [EN]: Chapter 46

With the case properly handed over to Prosecutor Kang Ji-tae, and Chief Ha and Madam Yoo sent to the detention center, the Red Moon Gate case was out of the Violent Crimes Unit’s hands.

What we gained from this case was that Red Moon was indirectly related to my father’s death, and that there were powerful figures behind them.

The power holders caught in Red Moon’s web were just branches; the root was elsewhere. They are the real threat.

While Hae-soo was lost in thought, the team leader, preparing to leave for the day, said,

“The Shin-ira murder case is buried like this.”

“Well, the public’s attention needs to be focused, so…”

“That’s true. Now that the work is done, should we visit the youngest in the hospital?”

Hae-soo jumped up at the mention of the youngest.

“Let’s go.”

*

An Seo-eun had added Daesung Hospital to the list of places where police welfare benefits could be used. Thanks to this, many officers used Daesung Hospital rather than the distant police hospital.

The youngest was also hospitalized at Daesung Hospital.

Knock, knock, click.

When they entered the hospital room, a young woman was sitting next to the youngest. She was startled to see the Violent Crimes Unit 1 team members.

“Wh-who are you?”

“Oh, Team Leader.”

When the youngest recognized them and tried to sit up, the team leader waved his hands.

“Whoa, whoa, don’t get up. Just lie down comfortably.”

“No, I’m fine.”

Despite the title of Team Leader, the girlfriend was wary of them and whispered to the youngest.

“Honey… are they really police officers?”

However, her whisper was loud enough for everyone to hear, leaving the youngest at a loss.

“Aigoo [Oh dear], even though they all look like this, they are police officers. I’m the team leader working with Officer Woo Gang-cheol.”

“Ah… yes, yes, I’m sorry. Hello, I’m Oh Ji-yeon.”

Oh Gyeong and Hae-soo placed the fruit basket they had bought on the table and started chatting. Ninety percent of the conversation was about the case.

Hae-soo couldn’t help but feel upset seeing the youngest injured.

“Does it hurt?”

“No, didn’t you get hurt a lot too, Senior?”

“Hold this, with that hand.”

“Eek…”

“It hurts, you’re badly hurt. Let me see your leg.”

Hae-soo examined the youngest’s injuries closely with a stern expression. However, anyone could feel the worry and concern.

The youngest’s girlfriend’s face gradually softened at the sight. After all, her boyfriend had been injured to the point of risking his life while working, so she was very upset and anxious.

“Don’t even think about returning until you can do 20 pull-ups with that arm.”

“I, I couldn’t even do that when I was healthy.”

“Youngest, don’t worry about work and take a good rest this time!”

“We’re leaving. Please take good care of our youngest.”

“Yes, yes, goodbye. Thank you…”

*

After the hospital visit, Hae-soo called Chief Gu as soon as he parted ways with the team members.

-Boss! Did you call after seeing the email? The real estate prices have skyrocketed this time, so the building you bought back then is up by 71 percent…

“Ah, is that so? More than that, what about the specially made bulletproof vest you gave me back then?”

-Y-you didn’t even look at it… I was about to be touched…

“Can you mass-produce that? About 20 of them.”

-Didn’t you hear how much that costs? It’s 200 million won [~150,000 USD], 20 of them would be 4 billion won [~3 million USD].

“I don’t have anywhere else to spend the money anyway. If I just have Lead Building, I won’t have any problems eating and living until I die, right?”

-Well, that’s true… I’ll look into it for now. But don’t get your hopes up too high. That was handmade, so it took eight months to make one. They said the new material was rare too.

“I don’t care if I have to spend all the money I have, so please.”

-Really… that’s why I can’t hate you, Chief Shin. You’re trying to give this to your team members, right? Who else would spend 4 billion won for others? Alright. I’ll get a positive answer somehow.

“Thank you.”

*

A few days later, a call came from the detention center.

-Is this Detective Shin Hae-soo?

“Yes, what’s the matter?”

-Ha Ji-woon committed suicide.

Hae-soo jumped up from his seat.

“I’ll be right there.”

“Hae-soo, what’s wrong?”

“Chief Ha is dead.”

“Damn it.”

At Hae-soo’s words, the Violent Crimes Unit 1 team members immediately stood up.

They went to the detention center to identify the body and examined the scene in detail. However, they couldn’t confirm whether someone had killed him or if it was really suicide.

Above all, even if it was a surprise attack, Chief Ha was not someone who could be easily taken down.

“He’s in solitary confinement, so no one could have killed him, there are no traces of others, and there’s also the Shin-ira case, so we can’t just let it go. This is going to be a headache again.”

“Hmm…”

Hae-soo was very disappointed because there were many things he wanted to hear from Chief Ha. If he wasn’t killed, he couldn’t understand why he would choose death without even a will.

Hae-soo went straight to Madam Yoo, who was nearby.

“Why again? Do you miss me that much? I don’t like your style…”

“Chief Ha committed suicide.”

Madam Yoo’s sneering face froze as if time had stopped.

“Ha, haha.”

She then burst into laughter like a crazy woman.

“He was a man who cherished you more than his own life.”

“That’s right, so he died.”

“What do you mean?”

“It’s suicide, so don’t waste your energy.”

Madam Yoo’s gaze briefly stared into the void. Her eyes turned red. This is the time to push when she’s mentally shaken.

“I heard about the powerful figures behind you. If you tell me what you know, I’ll protect you.”

“Protect? Ha, you can’t. If they want to kill you, you die.”

“You talk as if they’re gods.”

“God… maybe.”

She lowered her head and remained still for a long time. Her shoulders trembled slightly.

When she raised her head again, her eyes were moist.

“And now I’m fine. Just like you found me because I killed Shin-ira, they don’t need to stand out by bothering me for no reason.”

There was sadness in Madam Yoo’s eyes as she spoke her last words.

Hae-soo finally realized the hidden meaning in Madam Yoo’s words.

“Chief Ha died to save you.”

Silence grew longer. It was an affirmation.

If there were two risk factors, they would kill both even if it meant being exposed, but since Chief Ha, who couldn’t be threatened with death, chose suicide, the other side would know that the quick-witted Madam Yoo wouldn’t open her mouth and wouldn’t bother her for the time being.

Chief Ha had foreseen even that and chose suicide.

Madam Yoo’s feelings for Chief Ha were by no means light. His sacrifice made Madam Yoo’s mouth even heavier.

Hae-soo knew that it was no use interrogating her any further.

“But… when the world’s attention is diverted, they’ll come for you. It’s safer to eliminate a ticking time bomb than to prolong its time. If you ever feel like avenging Chief Ha, come find me.”

Hae-soo finished speaking and stood up. Then Madam Yoo opened her mouth.

“I don’t have anything to tell you either.”

Hae-soo stopped and turned his head, and she gave him a meaningful look.

“Now that the leash is cut, the owner will move directly.”

Hae-soo and her eyes met. She couldn’t move her lips, but she spoke of revenge with her eyes.

Hae-soo nodded slightly and left the reception room.

Her words were a hint.

He had to be keenly aware of the world’s affairs and recognize their movements.

Hae-soo’s eyes sparkled sharply.

‘I will catch them without fail.’

***

[‘Red Moon Gate List’ Prosecutors and Police, 58 Figures in Political and Business Circles]

[‘Red Moon Gate’ Sweeping Arrests Led by the Violent Crimes Unit in Gangjin]

[Bulldozer Prosecutor Kang Ji-tae Steps Up Again. A String of Summons to the Prosecutor’s Office]

[The Beauty of ‘Red Moon’ Female Employees That Even Celebrities Would Envy]

┗At this rate, won’t the country be paralyzed?

┗I agree

┗I really want to escape this hellish Korea, it’s so dirty

┗If you go out there, you’ll get shot and die

┗Even if you whine all the time, Korea is still #1 in safety

┗The police did a great job, what’s going on?

┗The police are doing a good job these days

┗Is it Gangjin Police Station again?

┗Gangjin Police Station always has a lot of work

┗Isn’t that beyond that level? It’s a national-level case?

┗Wow, they’re catching everyone from the police chief to the chief prosecutor?

┗Even the ones I can roughly see are so pretty

┗Madam Yoo is innocent, release Madam Yoo

┗(Link) If you’re pretty, you’re innocent. This is the address for Madam Yoo’s fan club

┗Those bastards, they’re the only ones with girls like that

┗What? You’re the same trash as them

The so-called ‘Red Moon Gate’ incident dominated the front page of internet news. The story of Red Moon Gate overflowed on YouTube, news, and community sites.

No matter how many huge figures engaged in sexual favors and drugs, the general public’s interest quickly fades.

Knowing this, Hae-soo and An Seo-eun used the short-lived anger of the public to partially reveal the faces of Madam Yoo and the Red Moon female employees.

The public’s interest poured in to the point of overflowing at their beauty, which rivaled celebrities, and thanks to this, the case also caught fire.

Many people who were not named on the list also suddenly felt disillusioned and submitted their resignations.

The Violent Crimes Unit of Gangjin Police Station, which survived the ultra-gigantic case, became even more united. All teams 1, 2, and 3 received bonuses, and Team 1 achieved the feat of a one-rank promotion for everyone.

This is the best reward comparable to a special promotion for those who cannot receive a special promotion because they have not reached the required years of service.

Knowing that the public’s attention was pouring in, the National Police Agency chose this method to renovate the image that had been tarnished by the arrest of the commissioner.

In the Violent Crimes Unit office, the Team Leader of Team 1 stood on his desk and shouted, holding up a corporate card.

“You all know that there’s a Violent Crimes Unit dinner today, right? It’s rare to have a day like this when cases pick their time, so everyone attend, got it?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Of course, we’ll go!”

The atmosphere in the office was more lively than ever.

***

[Life Meat]

A pure white sign with a picture of a bright red meat cooking deliciously is visible.

A large, menacing group is walking towards the sign.

“How much longer do we have to endure, Hyungnim [term of respect for an older brother or male friend]?”

“When are you going to create the Goam-dong bloodbath?”

“I’m starting to get used to the delivery business now. I’m scared that I feel a sense of accomplishment every time I deliver the last package.”

It was the Dongdong Faction members who had gathered for a long-awaited dinner. Kim Dongdong bit his lower lip bitterly and opened his mouth.

“Haven’t you seen the atmosphere these days? A latent dragon chooses the time to ascend. Wait, if you wait, the time will come…”

“Oh my, everyone’s in good shape. Excuse me for a moment.”

Kim Dongdong’s speech, which had been delivered with determination, was interrupted. When he turned his head, a middle-aged man in hiking clothes was fearlessly pushing through the large men.

Kim Dongdong’s right-hand man was enraged and shouted.

“How dare this old man interrupt Hyungnim’s words?! Hyungnim, I’ll slice that old man up for sashimi!”

“Ahem, it’s okay. Don’t touch civilians. Let’s go in too.”

Kim Dongdong and his gang followed the middle-aged man in hiking clothes. Inside, there were unusually large people today.

At that moment, one of them saw Kim Dongdong and stood up.

‘Hmph, did he recognize me?’

Kim Dongdong was wondering which family the man belonged to when.

“Chief, you’ve arrived!”

At the man’s shout, the people around him quickly stood up and shouted.

“Chief, you’ve arrived!”

“Chief, you’ve arrived!!”

Dozens of large men stood up and shouted for the chief. As far as Kim Dongdong knew, the title of chief only referred to the police chief.

His spine tingled. The ominous premonition was not wrong.

The middle-aged man in front of him glanced at Kim Dongdong, smiled, and raised his hand.

“Oh, oh, sit down, sit down. You’re from the Violent Crimes Unit, so your voices are very strong.”

“Wahahahaha!!”

“Chief, you’re so funny!!”

Kim Dongdong and his party froze for a moment. Kim Dongdong’s right-hand man, who had said he would slice up the middle-aged man, no, the police chief, was trembling as if he was having a seizure.

Among the detectives in front of him, he could see the group of physical therapy doctors he had seen before.

Kim Dongdong nudged a member of his organization with his elbow and said quietly.

“It’s chicken today. Let’s get out of here, quietly.”

“I, I wanted to eat chicken today too.”

The Dongdong Faction carefully moved out without making a sound.

Hae-soo quietly watched their backs.

Unlike when they were shouting for the Goam-dong bloodbath, they were dressed differently.

Convenience store vests, delivery clothes, coffee shop aprons, etc. They didn’t give up hope for the Goam-dong bloodbath, but they seemed to be working hard in their respective positions.

Hae-soo chuckled and turned his gaze away from them.

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