You Have Been Defended [EN]: Chapter 408

You have been defended

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“Okay, anyway! So, isn’t it strange? If they’re planning to build a school, there are plenty of flat areas available. They could easily buy or lease land there and build, so why choose a mine?”

[Ijoa: Are they just pretending to build a school as a cover for developing the mine?

Kloka: But if that’s the case, the mine is in too… too dilapidated a state. It doesn’t look like it’s under any kind of development.]

“Many people are raising similar questions in the chat right now. We were also curious, so we decided to investigate this abandoned mine in detail. First, we wanted to find out who owns the abandoned mine – whether Wooshin bought it or leased it. That’s what we looked into.”

Kim Jung-woo advanced the slide at Choi Jong-hyun’s nod.

The slide displayed a photo of a document detailing the land ownership of the abandoned mine and the corporate information for KDL Company.

“As a result, we discovered that the ownership of this abandoned mine belongs to KDL Company. This KDL Company is our second topic. And just for your information, it’s a company located in Liechtenstein. You get a certain feeling just hearing that, right?”

[Want to eat Gwamegi: 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[BatteryLow: Sometimes the dividends are over 100 million won [approximately $75,000 USD]. Crazy. Even if only 100 million won comes in each month, that’s 1.2 billion won [approximately $900,000 USD] a year, and 6 billion won [approximately $4.5 million USD] in 5 years. ㄷㄷ (Korean internet slang expressing amazement)]

“As you can see, it doesn’t stop at 100 million won. Some months, 500 million won [approximately $375,000 USD] comes in, and sometimes it reaches 1 billion won [approximately $750,000 USD]. It’s amazing.”

“Then, how much would have gone to L&B, which holds more than three times, almost four times, the shares of the late Lee Jung-chan, the leader of the Minwoo Party?”

“Roughly, we calculated that L&B made an average of 14 billion won [approximately $10.5 million USD] per year, and over five years, they made a total of 72.17 billion won [approximately $54 million USD].”

[Horollolollo: So, what’s the proof that L&B is Wooshin? Hurry up and reveal it.

IAmTrash: Just wait a bit. They’re explaining how Wooshin made 70 billion won step by step.

asldjalsdk: Wow… 70 billion won in 5 years, if they didn’t get caught for 10 years, they would have made over 140 billion won [approximately $105 million USD].]

When Cha Joo-han started the special investigation in 2018, Wooshin had already made 200 billion won [approximately $150 million USD] through L&B.

Moreover, considering the embezzlement through other paper companies that haven’t been revealed then or now, I think several hundred billion would be an understatement.

That’s why we need to conduct a special investigation this time.

We need to uncover all the money they embezzled this time to stop the amount from growing further.

“Now, you’re curious about the identity of L&B, which received these 70 billion won in dividends, right? That’s our third topic.”

[IWantToEatGgwamegi: Yes!!!!!!!

LaurelTree: ㅇㅇㅇ!!!!!! (Korean internet slang for agreement, similar to ‘yeah’ or ‘yes’)

PayMyCreditCardCherry: So curious!!!!!!!!]

“If you’re curious, come watch the broadcast tomorrow night at 7 PM. Then, we’ll say goodbye here!”

“Bye!”

[LemonCarryingDebtPaying: You bastards!!!!!!!

IhiLiebeDich: ㅅㅂ (Korean profanity, similar to ‘fuck’) I got hit when I wasn’t paying attention….

MyStockPaper: You sons of bitches…ㅠ I hate myself the most for coming to watch the broadcast tomorrow…]

The camera turned off, and Choi Jong-hyun and Jo Bong-joon came to me, shaking out the remaining water from their water bottles.

“Are there any articles?”

Kang Min-jae, who was sitting next to me checking his laptop, nodded.

“There are a lot. The number of web hard [online file storage] views is no joke, and many places have taken the organized slides. Tomorrow, there will be articles summarizing the entire broadcast.”

“L&B is also number one in the major portal search rankings. Wooshin Welfare Foundation, KDL Company, and Liechtenstein are also in the top 10.”

At my words, Jo Bong-joon and Choi Jong-hyun even high-fived and rejoiced.

As it was a topic that the main broadcasting stations and newspapers had passed on, they seemed very anxious because they thought it might not become a hot topic due to the cautious media.

“First of all, thank you for your hard work today, and let’s continue the broadcast tomorrow. After that, let’s gauge the atmosphere and see if we can push for a special investigation.”

I said, getting up from the table.

“Cha Byun [short for ‘Byeonhosa,’ meaning lawyer], are you going home?”

“It’s too late. I have to go.”

“Yeah, we have to be careful now, so for a while, let’s just stick to home, studio, home, studio while watching the atmosphere.”

Choi Jong-hyun also seemed to agree with my opinion and started packing his bag.

“Please make sure to be accompanied by the bodyguards we assigned. At least for the time being.”

“Bodyguards seem a bit excessive……”

I said firmly as I left the studio.

“It’s not excessive.”

Tae-shik and I went down to the parking lot side by side.

Tae-shik naturally took the car keys from me and immediately sat in the driver’s seat.

“Oh, are you riding in the passenger seat?”

“Yes! I’ve always wanted to live in a luxury villa like this!”

I felt a little guilty for assigning Tae-shik such a dangerous task, but he seemed to have the highest job satisfaction, so I decided not to dwell on it.

Coming into the house, I showed Tae-shik to his room.

It was the room with the large bed that Choi Jong-hyun and Jo Bong-joon had coveted.

“Wow, this house is really nice. Is it yours, Attorney Cha?”

“Why are you curious about that?”

“You’ve made it, Attorney.”

Tae-shik, who had been bouncing on the bed, suddenly jumped up as if he had remembered something.

“If I’m going to do security work in earnest, I think there are some things I need to prepare. Can I pick you up again tomorrow morning?”

“What kind of preparation?”

“I think I should buy something like a taser gun, just in case.”

A taser gun?

But it doesn’t seem like it would hurt to have one.

“Then, while you’re buying a taser, buy a walkie-talkie too. It’s good to be able to contact other employees in real-time.”

“Yes, sir.”

“But can you get it overnight?”

“Of course.”

I wanted to stop him because it seemed like he was getting it through less-than-legal channels, but I decided against it since it was better to have it as soon as possible.

“Then let’s meet at the house at 7 a.m. tomorrow.”

“Yes, sir. Then I’ll see you tomorrow morning. Hmm, hehehe.”

Tae-shik hummed as he went out the front door.

I have a feeling he’ll show up tomorrow in a black suit and black sunglasses.

Anyway, I’ve had a hard day too, so I should wash up and go to sleep.

I wanted to go to sleep quickly because I felt that the repercussions of today’s broadcast would be even greater when I opened my eyes tomorrow morning than they were today.

* * *

A salty smell stung the tip of my nose.

I slowly opened my closed eyes.

Again, on a ship floating on the sea.

My limbs were tied, and I was kneeling in front of someone.

I sighed, thinking that this wretched dream was starting again.

“He’s awake.”

The man next to me said to the man sitting in front of me.

The man stared at me intently.

I had never seen him before, either in reality or in my dreams.

I twisted my body.

Since I was aware that this was a dream for the first time, I thought I would try to break free from the restraints this time, unlike before.

But I couldn’t muster any strength in my body.

Perhaps because it was a dream, my vision was somewhat blurry, and my mind was hazy.

“I think I’ve warned you countless times, but why can’t you understand and make me go through this trouble?”

The man said, looking at me.

“Admit you were wrong and give up everything now. Then the chairman said he would spare your life.”

The repertoire was obvious.

I scoffed and retorted with a repertoire that was also obvious to me.

“Fuck off… Ugh!”

Then the man slapped me across the cheek.

Extreme pain shot through my cheek.

…Extreme pain.

Even in a dream.

“This bastard still hasn’t come to his senses. Hasn’t the drug worn off yet?”

“Ugh!”

A hand struck my other cheek, and I turned my head in the opposite direction.

It hurt.

Incredibly.

This… is not a dream.

You Have Been Defended [EN]

You Have Been Defended [EN]

너희들은 변호됐다
Status: Completed Author: , Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] Prosecutor Cha Juhan's relentless pursuit of the corrupt Wooshin Group ended in betrayal and death at the hands of those he trusted most. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Granted a second chance, reborn as a Wooshin sniper, Cha Juhan vows to bring the entire Wooshin family to justice, no matter how many lifetimes it takes. Trading his prosecutor's badge for a lawyer's gavel, he embarks on a path of vengeance, armed with extraordinary abilities beyond human comprehension. They told him to know his place in the next life? He'll show them exactly where they belong – behind bars. Prepare for a thrilling saga of revenge, justice, and supernatural power as Cha Juhan targets Wooshin once more, turning the courtroom into his battleground.

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