The Civil Servant Who Concealed Their True Strength Turns Out to be a Master of Possession - Chapter 240

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A Civil Servant Who Hides His Strength Is Exceptionally Good at Possession – Episode 240

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“Ah… thank you.”
I hung up the phone after hearing that Choi Woo-jin had safely picked up Lee Yu-gyeom.
Then I watched Captain Hong’s briefing appearing on the monitor.
Captain Hong had utilized the weaknesses of Seol Ok-gyun that I discovered by cracking the tablet PC password.
He exposed the circumstances of Seol Ok-gyun’s extensive lobbying to politicians involved in the revision of the Hunter Personal Information Protection Act.
And most importantly—
[We have also revealed that the Hunter Cult faction led by Seol Ok-gyun is connected to Choi Jun-gu.]
The information contained in the laptop was also disclosed.
The laptop password was surprisingly simple.
‘0412314.’
It was simply the alphabet of ‘dawn’ converted to numbers.
It was fortunate that I prevented the classified information in this laptop from being destroyed along with the bomb.
Thanks to that, by comparing the classified information in the laptop and tablet PC, I discovered evidence of the Dae-yeong Guild funds that Choi Jun-gu had embezzled flowing into the Hunter Cult.
We also revealed that the Hunter Cult had transferred the unusual magic stones to the Dae-yeong Guild.
[The Hunter Cult has research materials on the unusual magic stones. To hide this, when the Hunter Investigation Division raided a ship that had illegally entered through Busan Port, Choi Jun-gu conspired with Cha Jeon-hyeok to kill the Team Leader of the 5th Team of the Hunter Investigation Division.]
Upon hearing the words “5th Team Team Leader,” I looked at Pee So-won beside me.
Pee So-won’s expression appeared more composed than I had anticipated.
[I, who was the investigation team leader of the Hunter Investigation Division at the time of that incident, ordered the cover-up of this matter.]
But I never expected it would come to this—
“Ah… that guy really.”
Pee So-won’s face crumpled.
Park Min-bae and Ham I-na’s expressions also darkened.
[Therefore, I am stepping down from this position. However, the cover-up of this matter was not a conspiracy with Choi Jun-gu. It was merely that I could not act rashly without concrete evidence. Instead, I am transferring full investigative authority to the executive branch, and I request that measures be taken to allow the investigators of the Public Investigation Division, who have made great contributions to this matter, to continue their investigation.]
Captain Hong had granted the request that this case not be buried in the most extreme manner possible.
I knew there would be a briefing from Captain Hong today, and I knew there would be enormous repercussions.
That’s why I asked Choi Woo-jin to look after Lee Yu-gyeom. I didn’t think the Hunter Cult bastards would stay quiet.
However, since this was a matter entangled with the higher-ups in Yeouido, I thought the Blue House might not move easily due to political repercussions—
‘If you drop it like this, things are different.’
And in response to Captain Hong’s exposure, Baek Hee-ryeong and the Blue House moved.
[As of this moment, the Blue House has appointed Manager Pee So-won as Acting Director of the Hunter Investigation Bureau. President Baek Hee-ryeong has decided to convert the Public Investigation Division into a special investigation team for this case, granting full authority over search and seizure, indictment, and other matters. Meanwhile, Hunter Investigation Bureau employees outside the Public Investigation Division will also operate under the command of this special investigation team.]
Thus, Pee So-won, who had been the First Manager, became the Acting Director of the Hunter Investigation Bureau.
‘Look at that promotion speed.’
Well, that’s not what’s important right now.
The aftermath of this matter spread rapidly.
First, cyber vigilantes and protest groups claiming to be Hunter Cult members began to move.
The protest groups that had been camped out in front of the Hunter Investigation Bureau recently seemed to be shrinking, but suddenly began expanding their numbers.
Captain Hong’s words were right.
This incident was on an entirely different scale from the previous one.
Some of the cyber vigilantes, whether driven by heroic delusions or the flood of stars and sponsorships pouring in, had actually taken action.
They had assaulted the Heonsu Bureau building.
Breaking through the police cordon, three famous YouTubers had vandalized vehicles inside the Heonsu Bureau.
Armed with hammers and baseball bats.
Of course, the matter was quickly suppressed.
‘There was no other way.’
Those who had even tried to strike the Security Guard attempting to stop them were sent flying by Ham I-na’s fist.
Clang!
Their bat bent straight against Ham I-na’s fist.
It wasn’t entirely clear, but it seemed Ham I-na’s skill was related to physical enhancement.
“Are you alright?”
Ham I-na took their hammer strikes and bat swings directly on her back and let the Security Guard pass through first.
“I’ll handle this.”
And she subdued all three of them easily. Three armed men, with bare hands.
“Let’s go….”
The YouTubers being sent flying by her fist didn’t mean she had actually punched them—it meant she had simply shown them her fist.
Heh.
And after this small commotion, Pee So-won, the Team Leader… no… the Manager… no… the Acting Director issued us investigation orders swiftly.
“From now on, we’re raiding the Hunter Church’s Sanctuary. There are supposedly some armed guards or something positioned in front, so everyone prepare thoroughly, and as you know, there must be absolutely no casualties. Either side. Don’t give them any excuse. And we’re making emergency arrests of those involved, including Seol Ok-gyun and Sa Gong-seong, as quickly as possible.”
“Do you think Seol Ok-gyun will be inside the Sanctuary?”
“Other divisions will also be entering the villa called Cheonkungung, where Seol Ok-gyun stays.”
Of course, whether it was Cheonkungung or the Sanctuary, numerous Hunter Church believers were gathered there now.
They called it a protest, but there were armed forces among them.
One might say it was the fanatics’ own spontaneous gathering, like those outside right now, but in reality they were likely preparing organized actions through messengers and other means.
It could be a strategy to hold out until there was backlash from the political sphere or the opposition party, or there could be more materials inside that needed to be destroyed.
“It looks like some of them are carrying items.”
Then Park Min-bae showed me the phone screen he was holding.
A famous vigilante YouTuber’s livestream was displayed there.
This is an A-grade custom iron club I bought directly from Milton Workshop. Long live the Hunter Church! Long live Gyoju Seol Ok-gyun! Worship the hero Choi Jun-gu! If those crazy bastards from the Heonsu Bureau attack me, please remember me! I will become a martyr today!
…What the hell, these lunatics.
Whether it was for money or faith, those bastards were definitely insane.
Pee So-won lowered Park Min-bae’s hand holding the phone.
“Contact the Equipment Division and have everyone gather all necessary gear. Personal equipment is allowed, so bring everything you have, and equip yourselves primarily with protective gear. Don’t forget that you absolutely cannot give those bastards any excuse.”
I understand.
If we gave them even the smallest opening, the Heonsu Bureau would get caught up in political infighting. Those bastards would remember any casualties as ‘martyrdom.’
Pee So-won hesitated, then spoke to us.
“…Still, each of you should be equipped with proper weapons. You know what the first principle of an investigator is. Absolutely….”
She stared directly at me.
“Don’t get hurt. And dying is absolutely unacceptable.”
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Pee So-won’s heart had been conveyed to them all.
But soon Pee So-won returned to her usual expression and spoke.
“Now, get out of here.”
“Yes…!”
At her words, everyone quickly responded and scattered to gather their equipment.
I remained in place and approached Pee So-won.
“Partner.”
“…What? Are you being insubordinate?”
“That’s right, partner.”
She only calls me partner when she needs something.
Pee So-won spoke with her characteristic languid expression.
“Why.”
“Did you hear what you just said?”
I looked at Pee So-won’s short hair and recalled her actions when she faced the Dragon.
Sacrifice.
“Investigator’s First Principle. Your own safety comes first.”
At my words, Pee So-won’s eyes widened.
“Don’t get hurt. And…”
I pointed to the rifle at my waist.
“I’ll use this well. Today too. Though I hope there’s no need to use it at all.”
That rifle was a gift from Pee So-won.
“Do that.”
Pee So-won answered thus and ruffled my hair briefly.
“See you later.”
After Pee So-won disappeared, Kwon Ik-seong remained.
I hesitated as I looked at Kwon Ik-seong.
It was because I hadn’t been able to finish our conversation amid the chaos of work.
Seeing my expression, Kwon Ik-seong approached me.
And then in front of me—
“…?”
He knelt down and tied my shoelaces for me.
“…!”
Kwon Ik-seong looked up at me and spoke.
“Do you remember what I said?”
I recalled the moment just before infiltrating the Hunter Church party when he had touched my shoes like this.
“If you want to escape—”
“Then escape…”
He smiled.
As if to say I’d done well. As if to say he was proud of me.
“Indeed, athletic shoes suit Investigator Lee Yu-ji far better than dress shoes.”

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