This is the special force S1
#26 "Shaman Fraud (3)"
Watching the loudly ringing phone screen, Yeoju thought to herself, "That number belongs to Seokjin sunbae."
And I had a hunch. The person taking the reservations on the business card was Lee Su-hyeon. Furthermore, I knew that if I let her get away, this case would be ruined.
남 여 주
Who is it?
이 수 현
Ah... wait a moment, it's an important call.
Suhyeon covered her mouth with one hand and headed to the cafe restroom, and taking advantage of the moment, Jungkook approached and asked.
전 정 국
What? Where did you go?
남 여 주
I got a call from the team leader.
남 여 주
I think that business card belongs to Lee Su-hyeon.
전 정 국
A business card...? Surely not the one you got from that shaman's house...
남 여 주
Yes, Lee Su-hyeon is coming... Let's hurry.
Suhyeon hung up the phone and returned to her seat, while Yeoju was busy pushing Jungkook away. Fortunately, Suhyeon didn't notice by a hair's breadth.
이 수 현
Ms. Yeoju... was it? By any chance, would you like to come over for a drink? Heh.
남 여 주
Ah... okay, see you later.
After making that unspoken promise between the two of them, Suhyeon leisurely slipped out of the cafe. Jungkook sat down next to her as if he had been waiting.
전 정 국
What? What did you talk about?
남 여 주
I'm going on a business trip today.
전 정 국
Huh...? Is your evening shift off?
남 여 주
No, I decided to go to Suhyun's house for a drink.
남 여 주
We have to salvage something, anything.
전 정 국
The team leader would be furious if he heard this.
전 정 국
I'm already saving money
When Suhyeon ran out barefoot to greet the doorbell at the sound of the ringing, Yeoju was standing there.
남 여 주
Hello.
이 수 현
Come in, you must be cold...
남 여 주
I rushed over here after work so I couldn't even buy a drink.
이 수 현
Oh my... just hurry up and come in.
As they sit facing each other across a small table on the floor, Suhyeon holds out a glass of wine. Yeoju accepts the glass and elegantly swirls it around.
Cheers—the sound of two glasses clinking together rang out. Yeoju sipped her wine, while Suhyun sat across from her, picking at the snacks.
It felt like a subtle, almost unconvincing war of nerves was brewing between the women, and it was more stifling than I expected. They didn't show it to each other, though...
남 여 주
Ugh... Ah, my head...
The female protagonist frowned briefly at the sunlight streaming through the window, then opened her eyes. In a space that felt both familiar and unfamiliar, she slapped her cheek a couple of times to try and snap out of it.
이 수 현
Are you awake, Detective?
Suhyeon, wearing an apron and stirring a pot in the kitchen, turned her head and gave a sweet smile. Yeoju smiled back in response.
남 여 주
I didn't make a mistake... or anything, right?
남 여 주
I think I completely blacked out..
이 수 현
What could you possibly make a mistake, Detective? You passed out before there was even a chance to do so, haha.
이 수 현
It seems like you have a low tolerance for alcohol.
남 여 주
No... I'm actually pretty good at it....
Feeling something strange for a moment, Yeoju trailed off, and Suhyeon turned his head to look at her as if asking if something was wrong.
남 여 주
Did I... mention that my job is a police officer...?
Su-hyun has been calling her ‘Detective’ ever since she woke up. When Yeoju clutches her throbbing head and asks, Su-hyun asks back, “Don’t you remember?”
이 수 현
You told me yesterday while you were drunk... haha
남 여 주
Ah... I see...
He smiled awkwardly on the outside, but inwardly he was in despair as he pictured Seokjin about to explode with rage.
이 수 현
Come over and get some hangover food, hurry up.
Saying "Then excuse me," the female protagonist sat down at the table, picked up a spoon, and drank the broth several times.
남 여 주
Ah... I can finally live. Thank you haha.
이 수 현
no
이 수 현
Oh, by the way, you remember 6 o'clock today, right?
남 여 주
...yes?
이 수 현
It looks like he completely blacked out.
이 수 현
Shaman, we were supposed to meet today.
이 수 현
I made a reservation for 6 o'clock.
남 여 주
Ah... was that so? Haha.
남 여 주
I'll go to the cafe at 6.
이 수 현
Okay, then I'll see you later.
Yeoju was trudging along the street after leaving Suhyeon's house. She took out her phone because of the vibration ringing in her pocket.
I brushed off the white powder that was slightly stuck to the black screen and answered the phone, and just as I had expected, I heard Seokjin's excited voice.
김 석 진
[ Hey! Where are you, Nam Yeo-ju?
남 여 주
I just came out of Lee Su-hyeon's place..
김 석 진
[ Ha... No way, you didn't drink all day and pass out?
남 여 주
[ ... Yes.. heh
김 석 진
[ What are you laughing at?! Come here quickly!
남 여 주
N..Yes..!
The door opened with a beep. The eyes of the special lecture class all turned toward it, and Yeoju was seen entering, looking awkward.
남 여 주
Haha... Hello..
Yeoju turns her gaze to Seokjin, who is leaning against the backrest of a wheeled chair and glaring at her as if to devour her. However, she soon ends up being caught by him.
김 석 진
Are you righteous or a fool? Huh?
남 여 주
...It probably isn't the latter..
김 석 진
Hey, Nam Yeo-ju!! Are you kidding me?
남 여 주
J-I'm sorry..
김 석 진
Ha... So, so what did you find out?
남 여 주
I decided to go to a shaman's house later at 6.
김 석 진
The place where you were supposed to make a reservation?
Yeoju nodded instead of answering. Seokjin crossed his legs and arms, looked up at the ceiling, then looked back at Yeoju.
김 석 진
Was there anything particularly strange?
남 여 주
You know I have a high tolerance for alcohol; even when I get drunk, I don't black out.
After several company dinners, they found out just one thing.
The male and female leads have a high tolerance for alcohol, and I mean extremely high.
남 여 주
There isn't really anything specific, but if I had to pick one... sleeping?
김 석 진
Right... You got through your first company dinner without any issues, too.
김 석 진
I dozed off a little at the end.
남 여 주
Yes, but the strange thing is...
남 여 주
They say I passed out after drinking wine.
김 태 형
Nah... that makes no sense. It must have been soju or beer.
김 태 형
Or maybe hard liquor. You're not the type to pass out on wine.
Taehyung, who was diligently organizing case files, turned around and spoke.
남 여 주
I mean exactly!
남 여 주
They even say I said I was a police officer, with my own mouth.
남 여 주
Something feels off... No matter how strong the alcohol content is, it doesn't feel like wine...
민 윤 기
So, do you remember anything?
남 여 주
Yes... really not even one...
남 여 주
I must have completely blacked out; my memory of even yesterday is hazy.
남 여 주
I don't even know the location of the shaman's house we went to... and I suddenly forgot how we got to Suhyeon's place.
Yeoju spoke as she hung her coat on a hanger, seemingly feeling hot, and Haeun walked out and brushed the powder off her clothes.
윤 하 은
Why is there so much powder on it?
남 여 주
Huh...? Is it there too?
남 여 주
It was on the phone screen earlier, too...
김 남 준
... Surely... it can't be...?
전 정 국
What?
김 남 준
drug.
김 남 준
They made him lose his memory with drugs.
김 남 준
Mixed with wine.
김 남 준
Premium wines have a strong flavor, so you won't notice subtle changes.
남 여 주
Nah... no way.
남 여 주
Do you think they would even use drugs just to catch me?
정 호 석
You never know, it could be a scam..?
"Oh well, whatever," the female protagonist said, slumping onto a chair, and was diligently typing away while investigating the case, just as before.
박 지 민
Yeoju, don't you have to go?
박 지 민
You said you were going to a shaman's house. It's 5:45 now.
남 여 주
Wow... has it really been that long already?
Yeoju grabbed the bag hanging on the chair and ran out. Everyone seemed subtly worried.
남 여 주
I'm leaving!
A familiar cafe. Then, Suhyeon emerged from the staff room, adjusting her clothes as if she had just finished getting ready.
Seeing Yeoju standing in front of the transparent glass door, Suhyeon happily ran out to greet her.
이 수 현
Sorry, I was changing clothes... heh
남 여 주
No, not at all..! I just arrived too.
Two women entered the alley side by side.
A familiar alleyway. Su-hyeon walks into the alley with a familiar air, while Yeo-ju timidly follows behind him with a nervous expression.
We arrived back at the shabby, signless place where the special lecture class had come together. Suhyeon grabbed the dusty doorknob and pushed, and the door creaked open.
무당
who are you
The female protagonist swallowed hard at the red lighting, which she had seen before but was just as creepy.
이 수 현
It's me, unnie, Lee Su-hyun..
무당
Ah, then the person coming with you today...?
As the shaman stared intently at Yeoju and spoke, Suhyeon replied, "Yes, it is Detective Yeoju."
남 여 주
Ah... hello.
무당
Please sit down, your shoulders look heavy.
The shaman pushed a cushion in front of Yeoju and Suhyeon and spoke. As they sat down cautiously, glancing nervously, the shaman faced them.
무당
Why are you there?
무당
It's hard for you, young lady.
Yeoju flinched in surprise and turned around at the shaman who was speaking while looking at her—no, to be precise, looking at her shoulder.
남 여 주
N...Yes...?
Upon confirming that there was nothing there, the female protagonist fidgeted with her hands in confusion.
무당
A spirit is attached to the young lady's shoulder.
무당
And two of them.
무당
One is a girl and one is a boy.
무당
He died unjustly.
무당
It was an accident... It was a hit-and-run.
Two ghosts who died in a hit-and-run... Others would have screamed in shock, but for some reason, the female protagonist remained calm.
I'd say it was closer to looking happy.
남 여 주
...Can we talk?
무당
Then, of course.
무당
Why, should I ask you something?
남 여 주
H... Yes...
남 여 주
"How is it there... I feel like I'm going to die..."
무당
Did you hear? Your daughter asked how it is there, and said she isn't doing well.
“Daughter.” That was it. The ghost said to be attached to Yeoju’s shoulder was her parents, who had died in a hit-and-run accident when she was young.
무당
They say they are doing well.
무당
So, they're telling me not to cry?
무당
They told me not to cry because it makes me swollen the next day.
남 여 주
Haha... Do those people really do that?
무당
Huh...? Uh oh.
The female lead let out a hollow laugh as she stared into the void with teary eyes. The ones who were flustered were Suhyeon and the shaman.
남 여 주
lie..
남 여 주
Don't lie.
무당
G... You mean a lie? Haha
무당
The parents cherish their daughter this much
남 여 주
Saving...? Tell them not to be ridiculous.
무당
Anyway, the parents are holding a grudge because of the hit-and-run.
무당
Unable to go to the afterlife, lingering in this world
무당
And sitting on that shoulder at that
이 수 현
Sister, how much would it cost for them to go?
Suhyeon interrupted and spoke, as if it were her own business..
무당
cloth
무당
10 million won should be enough. It's for two people, so I gave you a big discount.
무당
I'll write you a talisman, so send ten million.
남 여 주
... I'll be right back, I'm going to the restroom.
이 수 현
Ah... if you go outside and turn right, it's there.
Yeoju, having arrived at the alley behind the shaman's house, leans against the wall and lets out a sigh. Ring-ring-ring—the phone connects.
남 여 주
Yes, I'm Nam Yeo-ju.
남 여 주
Yes, yes... I understand.
남 여 주
Please come quickly.. Yes..
The female lead quietly opened the door and entered, sitting back down on the cushion. Her expression looked quite troubled, and her demeanor was somewhat anxious.
무당
So, what are you going to do, young lady?
무당
We should give the parents a good send-off.
무당
If you keep wandering the netherworld, you will eventually become an evil spirit.
무당
The one who suffers then is the young lady.
무당
Ah, of course, it might be a younger sibling.
The female protagonist, startled by the shaman mentioning her younger sibling, raised her bowed head and glared at the shaman more fiercely than ever before.
남 여 주
How would you know?
남 여 주
How do you know my younger sibling?!
무당
I know everything
무당
Even things the young lady doesn't know
무당
So where are you going to send the money?
I grabbed a handful of red beans inside a small pot-like object, and when I opened my hand again, a sizzling sound rang out.
남 여 주
Money my ass...
남 여 주
This scammer bastard...
이 수 현
..Detective?!
남 여 주
What do you guys know?
남 여 주
If you're going to scam, do it properly.
김 태 형
Male and female leads!!
At that moment, the door swung wide open and seven shadows fell. And at the same time, the shaman swung her long, red-painted fingernails at the lady.
남 여 주
ah...
남 여 주
I'm bleeding... haha
전 정 국
Nam Yeo-ju, are you okay?
남 여 주
Yeah... well, it's fine haha.
정 호 석
You have the right to an attorney, the right to remain silent, and any statements you make may be used against you in court.
Hoseok handcuffed Mudang and Suhyeon while acknowledging Miranda Wonchil. Startled, they were unable to put up a single resistance.
이 수 현
H... Detective...? What's wrong?
남 여 주
You guys would know that better than anyone.
남 여 주
You scammed me.
남 여 주
And that too, against the male and female leads
무당
I can't believe it's a scam..!!
남 여 주
I told you
남 여 주
If you're going to scam, do it properly.
남 여 주
You guys didn't do enough research.
남 여 주
of course
남 여 주
The opponent also grabbed the wrong one, but
"What are you talking about?" the shaman said, trying to lunge at the female lead, but fortunately, Jungkook caught her from behind.
Yeoju stood there without blinking an eye. After a moment of silence, Yeoju spoke.
남 여 주
It is true that my parents died in a hit-and-run.
남 여 주
But they are absolutely not the kind of people to say something like that.
남 여 주
What..? Don't cry? lol You care about me? lol
남 여 주
You're kidding me lol
남 여 주
That young... day when I knew nothing, my younger sibling
남 여 주
Those people who beat us to death care about us?
남 여 주
You put drugs in the wine, didn't you?
남 여 주
If I were to tell you my whole story...
남 여 주
You guys are all just pretending to know everything to extort money.
남 여 주
But my parents died, and I have a younger sibling..
남 여 주
That's all I say
남 여 주
I'm not going to tell anyone I got beaten up, you idiots.
민 윤 기
...Calm down, Nam-Yeo-ju
Yoongi placed his hand on Yeoju's shoulder, and Jungkook and Jimin took the two women out. Yeoju slumped to the ground, as if her legs had given way.
남 여 주
Haa... ha..
The female protagonist clutched her throat as if gasping for breath, and her symptoms gradually worsened.
남 여 주
No... no....
남 여 주
Snap out of it, Nam Seol-ah!!
He banged his head on the floor, hit himself with his hands, and cried while muttering something.
김 태 형
W...What... Nam Yeo-ju! Snap out of it!
남 여 주
..Nam Seol-min.... to Nam Seol-min
남 여 주
Please give me a call... please... please..
As Yeoju took out her phone, she reached out and unlocked it. No matter how hard he looked, the name Nam Seol-min was nowhere to be found.
남 여 주
..Heart... It's made of hearts... Ha.. Hng..
김 태 형
Heart... Heart...
When I connected the call to the number saved as { ❤️ }, I heard a cheerful man's voice.
남 설 민
[ Oh, noona! Haha
김 태 형
[J... Excuse me, hello..?
남 설 민
[ What, who are you?
남 여 주
[ N.. Nam Seol-min...!
남 여 주
[ Ugh... P-hurry up...
남 설 민
[ Nam Seol-ah! Where are you, huh?
The phone call was abruptly cut off without a word as soon as Taehyung gave the address of the shaman's house.
Soon after, the door burst open somewhat violently. Even then, the woman lay sprawled on the floor, gasping for breath and suffering from symptoms resembling a seizure.
남 설 민
Nam Seol-ah..!
Although beads of sweat formed on Seolmin's forehead, he paid no heed and knelt before Yeoju, giving her a tight hug.
남 설 민
Everything's okay now... I'm here, Noona...
남 여 주
Seolmin...ah...
남 설 민
What's wrong? Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?
남 설 민
It was getting better by now, wasn't it?
남 여 주
I... I don't know...
남 여 주
Again... again.... It's happening again haha
The female lead spoke, appearing much calmer. Seolmin looked as if she were about to cry.
남 여 주
Heh, why are you crying... You dummy.
남 설 민
It's okay, right?
남 여 주
Yeah... thanks to you... heh
남 여 주
What would I have done without you?
남 설 민
See, I told you to be careful! Anyway, Nam Seol, you never listen.
남 여 주
What is Nam Seol-ah to your older sister? Nam Seol-ah
남 여 주
Aren't you going to add 'Noona'?!
남 설 민
Okay, that's enough. It's really good, right?
남 여 주
Yeah, it's okay haha. Thanks... for coming.
And so, the shaman's scam came to an end.
To examine the full story of the incident, accomplice Lee Su-hyeon held a drinking party with the victims under the pretext of ‘socializing’ and gave them alcohol laced with drugs.
The effects of the drugs varied. The mind gradually became hazy, and it had a hypnotic effect. The intention was to make the subject answer the questions exactly as asked.
Of course, you lose your memory when you wake up. No matter how much tolerance you have to drugs, it is difficult to avoid their effects.
After discovering childhood pain or trauma, he contacted a shaman and acted as if he knew everything to receive money.
The silver lining is that there were no side effects from taking the drugs. Neither the victim nor the female protagonist had to go to the hospital due to the drugs.
Yes, hello😋 I'm the author!
First off, I kept my 6,000-character pledge!
As some of you may know, the author of "Three-Day Resolution" has finally made a comeback;; lol
I did keep my 6,000-character pledge... but... yeah... who knew it would come back like this... haha.
In the next chapter, I plan to unravel the female lead's past!
Please look forward to it!!!
Oops... If you're quick-witted, you would have noticed, but I deleted the contract relationship...;
Don't get angry... I'm telling you it was so boring... T_T
Instead... I'm going to produce about 5 more episodes of the special lecture class and then wrap it up.
Argh!!! Please listen to the end.
Season 2 is scheduled.
I'll take a short break in between and bring you Season 2 later!! ><