Dangerous Investigation Diary

Ep. 54 ° Strong Team 1, 3 Years End

The reason I was called out to the West and sat in the conference room even though I am on vacation was because of yesterday. My father's eyes turned red when he saw my wounds, so he called my father and all the high-ranking officials, so there was an emergency situation since morning. I am sitting here as a traitor.

치안총감 [51]

"So, who created that wound?"

치안총감 [51]

"Officer Ha, please speak."

하여주 [28]

"...It's not a big wound. It's just a little scratched."

I had no choice but to grit my teeth and lie. If I mentioned the name of one of my team members, or perhaps even the culprit, it was obvious that he would not be safe. If I held out like this until the end, it would just pass... I prayed that it would.

윤도현 [51]

"Lady, it's not just a case of being swept away."

치안감 [46]

"Ha... Are you going to keep not talking like this?"

경무관 [43]

"...Come in."

Someone opened the door at the sound of the police chief's soft voice. I looked in that direction and couldn't help but get up in surprise. It was because Seok Jin oppa, no, Superintendent Kim, standing there in his uniform, more stern than ever.

하여주 [28]

"...Team Leader?"

윤도운 [35]

"I called because I thought you would never tell me."

하여주 [28]

"mister...!"

윤도운 [35]

"Wouldn't it be better if you spoke when I told you to?"

I couldn't resist the stiff expression and sharp tone of the man I was seeing for the first time, so I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut. Inspector Kim entered the conference room and sat down in an empty chair.

김석진 [32]

"Why did you call me?"

경무관 [43]

"I'll just get to the point."

경무관 [43]

"A red, swollen wound on Officer Ha's neck from strangulation."

경무관 [43]

"Do you know why it came about?"

There was no way I didn't know. We were together that day, and what's more, Superintendent Kim personally stopped Superintendent Park, who was excited. However, Superintendent Kim also knew that if he said that it was Superintendent Park's doing, the damage would be huge. That's probably why the silence was so long.

치안감 [46]

"Why can't you speak?"

치안감 [46]

"Is Inspector Kim also in a position where he can't say anything? I'm disappointed."

치안감 [46]

"Well, there's a way to do it by extracting DNA, so just-"

김석진 [32]

"I did."

Everyone was surprised by Inspector Kim's bombshell statement, but I was the most surprised. Why would he lie to this extent... No, why would he lie in the first place when it would be detrimental to him? As I was about to open my mouth in surprise, Inspector Kim met my eyes and shook his head slightly.

치안총감 [51]

"Is that true, Inspector Kim?"

치안총감 [51]

"If it's true, he will receive severe punishment."

김석진 [32]

"...I did it right."

김석진 [32]

"I was talking about my attitude towards work recently and I got so angry that I did that without realizing it."

김석진 [32]

"I am truly reflecting on my actions."

하여주 [28]

"No...! Inspector Kim!"

윤도운 [35]

"Please, just stay still."

하여주 [28]

"No, that's... not that..."

윤도현 [51]

"Detective Kim Seok-jin... right?"

윤도현 [51]

"I don't think it looked like this before."

윤도현 [51]

"I guess I saw it wrong."

No one here would let me speak, so I almost cried out of frustration. I had to think rationally. I had to think quickly about how to turn this around, and how to minimize the damage. Come to your senses.

치안감 [46]

"We will decide on disciplinary action against Inspector Kim at a later date."

Before I could finish my thoughts, the high-ranking officials stood up, and only when my father and uncle left the conference room did I finally shed a tear. What on earth were they thinking, taking such a big risk... why...

하여주 [28]

"...Inspector Kim."

김석진 [32]

"Maybe... it was my fault that Officer Park acted that way."

김석진 [32]

"It's a punishment that I will have to receive someday. That way, my guilt will be lessened a little."

하여주 [28]

"...That's not it, this is..."

김석진 [32]

"I know. It won't be such a light punishment."

김석진 [32]

"Still... I think it's right for me to take responsibility as the team leader."

김석진 [32]

"It's not my taste to say the right thing just because I like it."

하여주 [28]

"Of course I had no intention of saying that I was Chief Park..."

하여주 [28]

"If I get cocky, I'll just..."

김석진 [32]

"What if I get caught by extracting DNA?"

김석진 [32]

"At that time, you, me, and Officer Park... all three of us were subject to disciplinary action."

김석진 [32]

"It's better for me to receive it alone."

It was frustrating. Was this your original personality? You already have enough responsibility as a team leader, so you don't need to take on this kind of burden, that's what I'm saying... I felt miserable because I was ruining the team's peace that had been around for so long. I was on the verge of hating him.

하여주 [28]

"I... what should I do, Inspector?"

하여주 [28]

"What kind of mindset should I have..."

김석진 [32]

"You just... keep working hard like you are doing now."

김석진 [32]

"If I get disciplined and leave, listen carefully to what Inspector Min has to say..."

김석진 [32]

"You understand? Can I trust our youngest?"

When I couldn't hold back my tears anymore, Superintendent Kim wiped them away and smiled. That day, I completely broke down. Even receiving a hug from Superintendent Kim for the first time didn't help me recover. I just had to live each day in fear of what kind of disciplinary action I would receive.

If I think about it, it wasn't really the uncle's fault, but I still hated him. That's why I did something I didn't do even when I was young called a hunger strike. I chose this method because it seemed like the part that would drive my uncle, who is very sensitive about managing my life, the most crazy.

I didn't move even though I could hear the housekeepers' earnest knocking and talking from beyond the door. There were just three 2L water bottles lying around in the room, and it had been three days since I had been like this. The man who had not responded at all for the past three days knocked on my door for the first time in three days.

윤도운 [35]

"Please. Are you going to keep being so stubborn?"

Of course, the first words I heard in three days were not so affectionate. I could immediately sense the fatigue in the old man's voice. It's not just because of me, but it must have played a big part.

윤도운 [35]

"...Is it because of you, senior?"

윤도운 [35]

"It looks like that senior is the one who's being wronged."

윤도운 [35]

"If it makes you feel that wronged, why don't you just tell me?"

How can I say this... I'm sending my senior away with my own hands, and how can I watch the team's peace be broken again with my own eyes? How could I say something so carelessly knowing what kind of punishment would be given? What choice would you make as an old man?

윤도운 [35]

"...I've prepared food on the table."

윤도운 [35]

"Since the maids and I are all leaving, eat that."

윤도운 [35]

"Eat everything and take your vitamins too."

윤도운 [35]

"Sir, I have another business trip scheduled for a week... I'll come then."

I could only get up from my bed after hearing the sound of the man who said that coming down the stairs and the sound of the front door. After becoming a police officer, I became more active and had to eat... I thought to myself that I was a really strong person and left the room after three days.

As the old man said, the housekeepers were not there, so it seemed like he had given her a week off while going on a business trip. I was able to be alone for a week. The table was full of my favorite foods. From tteokbokki to sandwiches and desserts...

I had starved myself for a few days, so I ate about two-thirds of it in a slurp, but then I felt sick and threw it all up in the bathroom. I couldn't tell whether it was because I had been not eating for a while and then ate too much at once, or because I was upset, so I cried out loud for a long time.

Meanwhile, at Yoon-ki's house. Seok-jin was there for the first time in a long time. To be exact, he had come unilaterally because he was feeling psychologically unstable. Yoon-ki, who had no idea what was going on, brought Seok-jin in and asked what was going on while bringing him coffee.

민윤기 [31]

"What brings you here?"

김석진 [32]

"...What should we do?"

민윤기 [31]

"Why? Who caused the accident again?"

Seokjin explained what had happened, and Yoongi, who had initially taken it lightly, became increasingly serious. He didn't know how much punishment he would receive under the influence of the Chief of Police, and if he was not careful, it could have a major impact on his police career.

민윤기 [31]

"Then why is it so useless, hyung..."

김석진 [32]

"...But it's a bit strange that Jimin is selling it."

김석진 [32]

"I'd rather take it all on my shoulders..."

민윤기 [31]

"Your brother is not just a team member, he is also the team leader. If you discipline him, will the kids work properly?"

민윤기 [31]

"Really... I don't know."

민윤기 [31]

"And how much guilt the female protagonist must have."

민윤기 [31]

"Brother, you chose too hastily. It didn't work out."

김석진 [32]

"I see... I guess I've changed a lot too."

민윤기 [31]

"...Want a beer?"

Seokjin spent the night in Yoongi's unique way of comforting himself, and he couldn't spend his vacation feeling comfortable, fearing what kind of punishment would be given to him. Yoongi, who was comforting him, was also nervous. And so the uncomfortable vacation of Team 1 of the Strongest Forces ended.

After a week-long vacation, some showed up at the office looking tired and others relaxed. Since Superintendent Kim had not yet received any disciplinary action, he was even more nervous than he had been the previous week.

And after enduring a week of vomiting up anything he ate, Officer Ha, who only drank water, eventually collapsed yesterday and went to the hospital, and today was his annual leave. Inspector Kim didn't know why Officer Ha had gone to the hospital, but he was more nervous because he was worried.

08:00 AM

As soon as 8 o'clock struck, the superintendent himself came to the office of the 1st Violent Crimes Unit. While the team members who had no idea what was going on stood up in surprise and greeted the superintendent, Superintendent Kim and Superintendent Min stood up from their seats, thinking, "They were meant to be here."

경무관 [43]

"I hope you all had a good vacation?"

경무관 [43]

"Something important came up today, so I came to tell you in person."

김남준 [30]

"What is it?"

경무관 [43]

"This is a disciplinary action against Superintendent Kim Seok-jin."

Everyone was shaken by the word discipline and looked at Superintendent Kim, who couldn't say anything to the team members. When Superintendent Min finally turned his attention back to the superintendent, the superintendent opened his mouth.

경무관 [43]

"This is a disciplinary action against Superintendent Kim Seok-jin, who grabbed Officer Ha by the collar and strangled him, leaving him with a scar."

경무관 [43]

"This matter has been determined to be a very serious problem and Superintendent Kim's qualifications are in question."

The expressions of all the team members who heard the reason for the disciplinary action hardened. Everyone knew that it was Superintendent Park’s responsibility, and because of that, it was natural that Superintendent Kim had to shoulder all the burden. Everyone was tense and embarrassed, but the superintendent continued speaking.

경무관 [43]

"Therefore, the BU Police Department imposes the following disciplinary action."

경무관 [43]

"I hereby order the disbandment of Team 1."

Since Officer Ha had such a strong position among the high-ranking officers, everyone expected that the disciplinary action would not be light, and everyone was nervous. However, it was unexpected that the word would surface again. All the team members were shaken, and Inspector Kim ran out and started to question them.

김석진 [32]

"This is an unfair disciplinary action. Please withdraw it."

경무관 [43]

"What's so unfair?"

김석진 [32]

"Isn't that already discussed?"

김석진 [32]

"I told you clearly...!"

경무관 [43]

"It's been a long time since Yoon Do-hyun lost trust in you, so what were you expecting?"

경무관 [43]

"Everyone agreed and it was approved today."

경무관 [43]

"That's why I came to tell you about the team changes."

경무관 [43]

"There is no reversal of punishment, so know that."

민윤기 [31]

"It's unfair and unjust."

민윤기 [31]

"There is no precedent for such a punishment."

민윤기 [31]

"I don't know what the basis for the punishment is, and it seems like you're being emotional."

민윤기 [31]

"So I can't accept it."

경무관 [43]

"It's not like it'll work out just because you guys hold on like this?"

경무관 [43]

"And your office has already been vacant for a long time."

경무관 [43]

"You guys just didn't know because you were on vacation."

경무관 [43]

"Rumors have already spread throughout the city."

경무관 [43]

"Okay... Then I will announce the team changes."

박지민 [29]

"Sir, I have something to tell you."

Officer Park, who had been silent, opened his mouth with a look of determination, and Superintendent Kim seemed to have guessed what Officer Park was trying to say. Superintendent Kim shook his head and looked at Officer Park, but Officer Park clenched his fists and opened his mouth.

박지민 [29]

"It wasn't you, Inspector Kim, it was me who did it."

박지민 [29]

"I was talking and got excited, so I did it in the heat of the moment."

박지민 [29]

"I'm truly sorry. So, the only punishment is disbanding the team..."

In a manner uncharacteristic of a police officer, he confessed his actions while shedding tears, and Superintendent Kim shut his eyes tightly. He had said that he would take responsibility for everything because he was afraid that this would happen... but in the end, he couldn't control the inner thoughts of his team members.

경무관 [43]

"...It's a very tearful friendship."

경무관 [43]

"But, Officer Park. Even if you had confessed from the beginning..."

경무관 [43]

"The punishment wouldn't have changed."

경무관 [43]

"There have been more than a few people who have been desperate to disband your team for weeks now."

경무관 [43]

"Stop freaking out and listen to the team changes."

경무관 [43]

"If this continues, the Chief of Police will come down in person."

The superintendent didn't budge despite Superintendent Park's appeal and confession, as if his earlier statement that there would be no change was not a lie. Everyone despaired when the superintendent took out a piece of paper and told them about the changes in the team.

경무관 [43]

"Detective Kim Seok-jin, Police Administration Team 2. Sergeant Kim Nam-joon, Police Administration Team 3. Patrolman Hae-joo, Police Administration Team 1."

경무관 [43]

"Detective Min Yoongi, Scientific Investigation Team 1."

경무관 [43]

"Sergeant Jeong Ho-seok, Medical Team 1."

경무관 [43]

"Sergeant Park Jimin, Counseling Psychology Team 3. Sergeant Kim Taehyung, Counseling Psychology Team 2."

경무관 [43]

"Officer Jeon Jungkook, Violent Crimes Unit 2."

경무관 [43]

"You guys should tell Officer Ha yourself..."

경무관 [43]

"You can come to work at the changed team office starting tomorrow."

경무관 [43]

"Okay, I will conclude the disciplinary action against Inspector Kim."

After about 15 minutes of what felt like a typhoon, the superintendent left the office of the Violent Crimes Unit 1. Everyone was trembling in their seats, unable to say anything, and some eventually collapsed.

So we ended up not being able to protect the team. The three years of hard work that I had put my life on the line came to an end with just a few stamps. If I had known this would happen, I would have worked less hard. For the first time, I began to feel skeptical about the police profession.

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