Devil Jungkook

The Trial and the Man's Past (3)

배주현

Joohyun: "I will pass judgment."

In the busy courtroom, the voice of Joo-Hyeon resonated, and everyone who had been chattering turned their attention to her.

전정국

Jungkook: "Wait a minute. I have something to protest."

I haven't even been convicted yet, so why aren't you asking me anything?

전정국

Jungkook: "If it's going to be like this, why don't you just kill me?"

It was Jeongguk who interrupted Joohyun and spoke.

배주현

Joohyun: "...Okay. At least ask. Defendant Jeon Jungkook. Do you admit to your crimes?"

전정국

Jungkook: "Of course not."

배주현

Joohyun: "What's the basis?"

전정국

Jungkook: "First of all, I have never had a memory like that."

I admit that I grew up in a provincial village with the previous Demon King. But that's about it. Everything else is wrong.

전정국

Jungkook: "Secondly, I don't go crazy that easily. As you all know, because of my background, I've experienced all sorts of things."

Joohyun, who was sitting arrogantly and looking down at the restrained Jeongguk, began to frown the more he listened to Jeongguk.

배주현

Joohyun: "I've personally explained everything to you, using your memories as evidence. Did you just listen in one ear and let it go out the other?"

전정국

Jungkook: "I told you that's not my memory. Where did you hear me from? And I'm not finished talking yet."

This time too, Jeongguk didn't give Joohyun a chance to speak.

손승완

Seungwan: "Ah... I told you to kill that dog-like personality... How can you get a not guilty verdict with that jerk...!"

여주

Me: "Sister, but where did Seongjae oppa go?"

손승완

Seungwan: "Ah... the human world. They're probably bringing Park Jimin now."

여주

Me: "Huh? Uncle, are you awake now?! How is your condition?"

I gasped in shock. He regained consciousness from that crazy wound?! It might be possible for us demons, but it would have been impossible for Uncle Jimin, a human.

손승완

Seungwan: "Seongjae and I don't know if Jimin Park is awake or not. We just went because Jeon Jungkook told us to bring him."

여주

Me: "Sir...? Why?"

손승완

Seungwan: "I don't know either. Jeon Jungkook said that Park Jimin's mere existence is proof. Since Sungjae is gone, he'll be back soon."

I listened to my sister and looked at the man. He was kneeling on the floor, his hands and feet bound, but he straightened his back and shoulders and looked confidently at Bae Joo-hyun.

여주

Me: "What on earth are you thinking, sir...."

전정국

Jungkook: "Before I explain the third one, I have a question. Is that okay?"

배주현

Joohyun: ".....Tell me."

전정국

Jungkook: "As a witness to explain, King Yeomra, wake up."

At Jeongguk's words, everyone simultaneously turned to Yerim, the Yeom Line. She, who had been merely checking if there were any problems with the trial's formalities, was thrown into confusion.

김예림

Yerim: "....Me?"

Yeah, you. Just get up and answer the question. Jeongguk was so confident in his demands that he was flustered and turned his head to Namjoon, who was sitting next to him, to give him a look of help.

김남준

Namjoon: "What if King Yeomra gets flustered? Just do what you've been doing."

If you're going to do this, why don't you kill that damn bastard who's already on top of his game? When she asked for help, Namjoon instead pushed her back, so Yerim had no choice but to stand up.

김예림

Yerim: "I dare ask permission to open my mouth."

배주현

Joohyun: "You're still too humble. You're a Yanlai now, so be a little more confident. Like that guy. I'll allow you to speak."

Yeah, that's how it should be. Jungkook looked at Joohyun, who was still full of energy, and snickered. Then he turned to Yerim and opened his mouth.

전정국

Jungkook: "I heard that a messenger from the underworld disappeared recently. Is that true?"

김예림

Yerim: "That's right. It's simply the extinction of a living being."

전정국

Jungkook: "Why was that messenger destroyed?"

정호석

Hoseok: "....This is crazy. It's so creepy."

Hoseok, realizing the intent of Jeongguk's question, frowned and hardened his expression. Yerim and Namjoon, sitting next to her, shared the same reaction.

김예림

Yerim: "...while searching for another immortal human other than Park Jimin, he disappeared without a trace."

전정국

Jungkook: "And no one knows how or by whom that messenger was destroyed?"

김예림

Yerim: "Exactly as you said."

전정국

Jungkook: "Then what does the Creator know? Like who destroyed this messenger?"

배주현

Joohyun: "...not really."

전정국

Jungkook: "Hey, what's wrong-"

You were the last person to see the grim reaper Lee Jong-suk, right, Bae Joo-hyun?

배주현

Joohyun: "....."

전정국

Jungkook: "Bae Joohyun, you were acting like you were immortal, and Lee Jong Suk was looking for someone like that. But if you were a student and Lee Jong Suk was a teacher at that school, would Lee Jong Suk have killed you without looking for you?"

A god of death or a demon will not disappear unless they receive a power greater than their own.

전정국

Jungkook: "It seems to me that you destroyed Lee Jong Suk."

배주현

Joohyun: "...Whether I killed him or not. That's not something worth bringing up in this trial."

전정국

Jungkook: "I told you, it was an additional explanation. Ah, Yeomra, you can sit down now. Thank you for your hard work. How much did I explain?"

Oh right, the third one. She wasn't happy with Jungkook's teasing laugh.

전정국

Jungkook: "Third. Bae Joohyun, are you the creator?"

***

Jimin is currently being carried to the afterlife by Sungjae. No, he woke up with a hole in his heart and he was like, what the hell is he doing?

박지민

Jimin: "...I'm dying from wasting money."

육성재

Seongjae: "What?"

박지민

Jimin: "Hospital bill. I didn't look at the details, but it was a single room. These days, single rooms are so expensive. I can't even lie down for a few hours and have to lean on this kid's back. It's really unbelievable. Tsk tsk."

Is this all karma for having that ignorant, strong guy as a younger brother? Jimin clicked his tongue.

육성재

Sungjae: "Oh, right. Jeon Jungkook asked me to bring something."

박지민

Jimin: "What? Why are you telling me to bring something else instead of worrying about hyung's health?"

육성재

Seongjae: [You have to tell me something so I can explain. What's going on?]

전정국

Jungkook: [If I tell you anyway, you'll keep asking. Just say this once and for all, and you'll be able to chew up the trial.]

육성재

Seongjae: "If he said that, I would know what it was."

박지민

Jimin: "....That's bullshit. I'm not Conan or anything. This has become even more mysterious. What do you know?"

Chewing on the trial... I have a few guesses, but I doubt that reckless kid...

박지민

Jimin: "Haa..... I guess it's my fault for having such a crazy kid as a younger sibling..?"

육성재

Seongjae: "What? What's going on? Tell me too!!"

I'll explain as we go, so just take it easy. Sungjae looked surprised at Jimin's willingness to speak frankly.

박지민

Jimin: "But there's a place I need to stop by for a bit."

육성재

Seongjae: "Do you know what this is?"

박지민

Jimin: "Oh. It's a bit extreme, but this is definitely a direct hit. I bet he was really frustrated. Hey Yook Sungjae, are you strong?"

육성재

Sungjae: "Me? I'm not as monstrous as Jeon Jungkook or His Majesty, but I can overcome most challenges. Why did Jeon Jungkook ask me to bring something?"

박지민

Jimin: "Um... a box cutter... and something heavy?"

육성재

Seongjae: ".....Huh?"

***

전정국

Jungkook: "Third. Bae Joohyun, are you the creator?"

배주현

Joohyun: "What do you want to talk about?"

전정국

Jungkook: "Literally. If you were the creator, the memories you described shouldn't have come out like this."

배주현

Joohyun: "So what's the difference between 'your memory' and 'the memory I read'?"

전정국

Jungkook: "I did like the previous queen, but I wasn't possessive enough. And most importantly, I wasn't crazy and I didn't kill the previous demon king or queen."

배주현

Joohyun: "Then what are the memories I read, the memories I read with the power of the Creator?"

전정국

Jungkook: "If you're not the creator, then all of this makes sense."

If you're not the Creator, so you created fake memories. If you're not the Creator, so you're acting. If you try to kill me for some reason, everything will be resolved.

(선대)왕비

(Former) Queen: [Jeong-guk!]

I loved the young lady, but I didn't want to bother my brother and the young lady.

(선대)왕비

(Former) Queen: [I love the three of us so much!]

I didn't want to ruin the relationship between us, defined as "the three of us." I didn't. That's why-

Jeongguk stopped reminiscing and looked up at Yeoju. Yeoju was looking down at him with anxious eyes.

That's how I was able to meet you, baby.

전정국

Jungkook: "Bae Joohyun. Be honest."

Baby, I met you on the snowy mountain,

전정국

Jungkook: "Tell me this was all part of your big picture plan."

It's the greatest salvation in my life.

배주현

Joohyun: "No... Don't be ridiculous. I'm the Creator. You still don't know what you're doing, Jeon Jungkook, this is your trial... If I say a word, you'll die!!!!"

At that moment, the courtroom door opened quietly with a creak. Jimin entered the courtroom amidst the overwhelming atmosphere.

Step, step, step. The leisurely sound of footsteps echoed. Jungkook spoke, watching Joohyun's expression crumple with a cheerful expression.

전정국

Jungkook: "...I will hire a lawyer."

"Is that okay?" Yerim nodded at Jeongguk's soft question. Jimin then rummaged through his pockets and opened his mouth. (What the heck, why is this meme so cute?)

박지민

Jimin: "Attorney, I'm Park Jimin."

"I'm sorry to bother you right away, but I'm a bit sick." After rummaging through his pockets for a while, Jimin felt something cling to his hand and smiled faintly.

박지민

Jimin: "I'll finish this quickly and go home."

Jimin rushed towards Joohyun. As he got closer, he swung his arm at her.

His face, which swung its arms without hesitation, was expressionless, neither smiling nor crying, only cold. That made Jimin look even more frightening.

Jimin was wielding a box cutter in his swung hand. He must have swung it too hard, because blood dripped from the blade. Blood poured out from Joohyun's body, which had been stabbed in the abdomen.

박지민

Jimin: "Long time no see. Bae Joohyun."

배주현

Joohyun: "Ugh...!! Park Jimin...!"

Her blood splattered around her, turning Juhyun's surroundings red.

박지민

Jimin: "Non-humans do not bleed except in special cases."

Jimin's voice echoed loudly in the cold courtroom. Covered in blood, Joohyun trembled as if stripped naked, and looked around, his gaze fixed on a single figure.

박지민

Jimin: "You were the one who told me this, right?"

배주현

Joohyun: "D, how did you... get here..."

Jimin and Joohyun said as they looked at a person walking leisurely towards them.

박지민

Jimin: "Creator Kim Seokjin."

As Seokjin walked onto the courtroom path, Yoongi and Taehyung's eyes widened and they were speechless. No one, including Yerim, Namjoon, and Hoseok, noticed Seokjin's presence and were startled.

Seokjin looked around and made an expression that made it hard to tell what he was thinking.

김석진

Seokjin: ".....Okay."

You humans are the only ones who bleed.

Soon, Seokjin's gaze turned to Joohyun. Feeling this, Joohyun flinched and trembled in fear.

김석진

Seokjin: "Because I made it that way."

***(Today's background of Saddam was Taetae who didn't have much screen time haha)

Hello, I'm the author! I'm uploading something I was going to upload yesterday but I'm only uploading it nowㅠ Since all the twists and turns were revealed in this episode, it wasn't easy to adjust it to the length.. I don't know how many times I revised it because I was worried that you wouldn't understand what I was sayingㅋ (But you still don't understand) Thank you for always reading diligently!! I love you♥