The Civil Servant Who Concealed Their True Strength Turns Out to be a Master of Possession - Chapter 221

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A Civil Servant Who Hides His Strength Is Exceptionally Good at Possession – Episode 221
“So our Lee Yu-ji decided to attend this party undercover?”
Hunter Investigation Bureau, Public Investigation Division.
The entire investigation division had gathered in the conference room.
Kwon Ik-seong had just finished a brief briefing before them.
The briefing covered three points.
First, it appeared that Lee Yu-ji was conducting operations on her own initiative.
Second, this operation was related to the Hunter Church investigation and involved attending this party being held at the L Hotel.
And finally—
“And it seems there’s a reason why the method of her invitation cannot be disclosed.”
At Kwon Ik-seong’s words, Pee So-won’s expression became intrigued.
“Interesting. What reason do you think that is?”
“Likely something involving the Presidential Office.”
At Kwon Ik-seong’s answer, Pee So-won spoke with even greater interest.
“If it were a matter of that magnitude, Lee Yu-ji’s side would have demanded confidentiality, yet you’re breaking that and sharing this with us. Were you always the type to treat your colleagues’ trust so carelessly?”
At Pee So-won’s words, Kwon Ik-seong answered calmly.
“An investigator has a duty to prioritize protecting their own safety above all else.”
“That’s an investigator’s principle.”
“However, Lee Yu-ji tends to forget that principle frequently. So as her superior, I determined that some disciplinary action was necessary.”
Pee So-won chuckled softly.
So the legendary Kwon Ik-seong was abusing his authority to deceive Lee Yu-ji and orchestrate something like this.
Pee So-won examined the screen displaying the invitation that Kwon Ik-seong had secretly photographed.
That was when—
Park Min-bae, who was sitting beside Pee So-won, had been making rapid-fire typing sounds but suddenly stopped.
“Found it.”
Park Min-bae turned his screen around to show the other investigators.
The screen displayed this:
Lee Seong-sul @loveinhunter
(Photo)
I chose this dress for a couples’ gathering with my husband this week. How does it look?^^
An ordinary, or rather somewhat stylish, social media account of a woman in her forties.
Numerous photos of a woman wearing dresses on that account.
“Who is this?”
When Ham I-na asked, Park Min-bae answered.
“It’s the wife’s account of Choi I-je, an A-Rank Hunter from Taebaek Guild.”
“You still haven’t let go of your attachment to that Taebaek Guild?”
At Byeon Gu-do’s question, Park Min-bae furrowed his brow.
“Look at the photos more carefully.”
Park Min-bae flipped through the photos again, but Byeon Gu-do asked once more.
“Still, surveilling a civilian’s account like this is a bit creepy, man.”
“That’s not it….”
Park Min-bae sighed and enlarged the third photograph to show us.
It revealed a man taking a photo of a woman in front of a fitting room.
“So this is Choi I-je, right? Someone you could’ve worked with….”
As Byeon Gu-do continued teasing, Park Min-bae connected his computer cable to the conference room’s beam projector and displayed the screen.
Then, as he enlarged the photograph further and improved the image quality—
“There it is. That invitation.”
An L Hotel invitation that the man was holding alongside his phone became visible.
Seeing that, Byeon Gu-do asked Kwon Ik-seong with a surprised expression.
“Wasn’t the guest list for that party supposed to remain confidential until the end?”
“Yes.”
Despite Kwon Ik-seong’s response, Park Min-bae showed us several more photographs.
“I just created a fake account and got follow approval from Lee Seong-sul. After checking Lee Seong-sul’s followers and following list, we confirmed that a total of five people received similar invitations.”
As Park Min-bae, with his forward-jutting neck posture, pushed his glasses up, Byeon Gu-do spoke to Ham I-na.
“What’s his skill?”
“He didn’t specify exactly….”
Ham I-na pointed to her laptop as she spoke.
“But it’s clear his digital literacy is exceptionally high.”
“What’s digital literacy?”
“Simply put, he processes information contained in all sorts of electronic devices in an instant. He’s even better at appraising objects through screens than in person.”
At Ham I-na’s explanation, Byeon Gu-do clicked his tongue.
That was when.
Ma Deok-ho, who had been quietly observing the fifth photograph, tilted his head.
“A cat….”
Everyone’s attention turned to Ma Deok-ho.
Their expressions screamed: What’s this lunatic going on about now?
But Ma Deok-ho didn’t stop and pointed to the cat appearing at the edge of the screen.
“It’s a Persian. How cute….”
“Look, you can get photos from Min-bae separately later about things like that….
It was then that Byeon Gu-do was speaking. Pee So-won interjected.
“The last photo looks like it’s of the L Hotel heiress, right?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
At Park Min-bae’s response, Pee So-won looked at Ma Deok-ho. Then, looking at Park Min-bae, she said.
“Find out which animal hospital that cat goes to.”
Then, while pointing at Ma Deok-ho, she said this.
“You go there with your partner.”
Byeon Gu-do’s expression became subtle.
He understood Pee So-won’s intention.
If they used Ma Deok-ho to make contact with the L Hotel cat and extract information about this party—
‘I wouldn’t have to send Lee Yu-ji alone to the party.’
None of us here had any intention of sending Lee Yu-ji alone to that dangerous party.
Not even Ma Deok-ho.
That’s why we gathered here and agreed to participate in this investigation, which clearly wouldn’t receive support from above.
“Ah, right. As you know, all of this investigation is classified. In other words, there won’t be any overtime pay. But will you still do it?”
At those words, Ham I-na furrowed her brow.
“We’re not getting overtime pay even now, are we?”
At that remark, Pee So-won shrugged her shoulders.
Pee So-won observed the investigators quietly, and seeing no objections, she spoke.
“And finally, Ham I-na, Kwon Ik-seong, and I—without a partner—will infiltrate the crime scene.”
Pee So-won said this and stood up from her seat, looking at Kwon Ik-seong.
“No complaints, right? Manager Kwon?”
At the words “Manager Kwon,” Ham I-na, Park Min-bae, Byeon Gu-do, and Ma Deok-ho all exchanged glances with one another.
The meaning behind those looks was this:
‘They’re having a power struggle.’
Of all times, the personnel notification came down this evening when Lee Yu-ji had taken a day off.
The Public Investigation Division had no change in headcount, but there were some adjustments for more efficient operations—
Ma Deok-ho and Byeon Gu-do, who were originally in Team 5, along with Lee Yu-ji, were assigned to Division 1, while Ham I-na and Park Min-bae were assigned to Division 2, with Pee So-won and Kwon Ik-seong designated as managers of each division respectively.
In other words.
They were going with a dual-manager system.
All the investigators in the investigation division, who had been betting on who would become manager until now, began watching Pee So-won’s expression.
‘Well, Team Leader Pee has so much more experience anyway.’
‘In my opinion, Team Leader Pee should be promoted to manager to avoid future complications. Just thinking about calling Team Leader Kwon “Manager Kwon” and seeing lasers shoot from Team Leader Pee’s eyes is too terrifying.’
Everyone had predicted Pee So-won’s sole promotion to manager.
The only saving grace was that Pee So-won was Manager of Division 1—
‘So that wasn’t enough after all.’
Everyone thought this and began quietly slipping out of the conference room.
After that, with only the two of them left in the conference room, Kwon Ik-seong spoke.
“What do you think the higher-ups will say about involving other investigators in this matter?”
“Number One?”
He was referring to the President.
“Who knows what they’re thinking. But I doubt they’ll take responsibility even if one of us dies here. That’s how those Blue House people are, isn’t it?”
Pee So-won looked at Kwon Ik-seong sharply and spoke.
“You knew that, yet you agreed to involve the investigators in this. All to save Lee Yu-ji.”
Kwon Ik-seong nodded readily at those words.
“Do you like Lee Yu-ji?”
But he shook his head at the next question.
“Investigator Lee Yu-ji is someone who sacrifices her own life to save countless others. Conversely, when Investigator Lee Yu-ji risks her life, it means someone is in grave danger.”
Kwon Ik-seong spoke while looking at the investigators working beyond the conference room’s glass window.
“The investigators gathered here aren’t the type to simply stand by and watch such danger unfold, are they?”
At those words, Pee So-won let out a hollow laugh.
“Your affection is quite….”
Pee So-won’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“…rational. Just and righteous.”
“Are you suggesting that’s problematic, then?”
Pee So-won shook her head while meeting Kwon Ik-seong’s gaze.
“Whenever Lee Yu-ji finds herself in danger, you’re always there. It’s irritating, but—”
Pee So-won picked up the documents and continued.
“It puts my mind at ease. Because your affection is always so upright like that. You’re not the type to lay a finger on my partner.”
Hearing Pee So-won’s words, Kwon Ik-seong’s expression became enigmatic.
Seeing that, Pee So-won’s brow furrowed.
“What’s with that look? Don’t tell me….”
You actually did lay a finger on her?
Two fingers?
Just as she was about to ask, Kwon Ik-seong left the conference room without answering.
Brushing past Pee So-won, whose face was now full of question marks.
In Kwon Ik-seong’s mind, the moment he had gripped Lee Yu-ji’s firm ankle replayed itself.
‘These shoes will bring Investigator Lee Yu-ji to me.’

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