episode_0018

“Are you already leaving work?”

Park Du-yeol stuck his head out to see Kang Chan packing his luggage.

“I’ve been working overtime for two days, so I have to get off work today.”

“I’m jealous. I heard you’ll be on duty tomorrow.”

“Yes, it is the district leader’s consideration to work as hard as you can.”

No matter how poor your salary is, you can’t just play all the time.

Still, if you show that you follow basic commands, your scope of activity will be wider.

Lastly, Park Du-yeol asked Kang Chan, who was organizing the investigation report to be uploaded before work.

“If you come home from work today, you and that woman… … .”

“We will not meet today.”

“Ah, so you’re not dating?”

It was not Kang Chan who did not know what those words meant.

It was definitely love at first sight for Cha Hee-joo.

She was such a beautiful woman.

Her appearance was as special as her special powers.

But more than that, he was a dangerous person.

“My sister kind of likes me.”

“Ah… … .”

Park Du-yeol’s shoulders slumped at Kang Chan’s words.

Since he was confirmed dead, there would be nothing he could do.

Cha Hee-joo was once a villain so vicious that he belonged to the Red Tarantula.

Although he has now repented and washed away all his sins, he was someone who could not be introduced to the general public.

Although she is unlikely to be caught, if her identity is revealed, Kang Chan will also be in trouble in many ways.

“Haha, right. Because Inspector Kang Chan is a character. Hahaha!”

The fact that Park Doo-yeol’s awkwardly smiling face somehow seemed to shed tears was probably not just due to his mood.

“Then I’ll leave work.”

After returning home, Kang Chan took out the documents Cha Hee Joo gave him.

-This is information about Imperno. Everything is written from one to ten. It even lists her food preferences, so you can refer to it.

-Code name: Imperno

-Real name: Hong Anna.

-Nationality: Korea.

-Age: 20 years old.

You’re twenty years old?

I definitely knew that Imperno’s activity period was 5 years.

Unless he was replaced by someone else with the same villain name… … .

It is said that he has been working as a villain since he was 15 years old.

-I was surprised by this too. You debuted at an earlier age than expected. I was 15 when I first started working as an arsonist. It’s not like I inherited someone else’s villain name.

Cha Hee-ju left an additional note as if she was also surprised.

-Ability: Invisibility.

-It is the ability to make yourself and the objects you touch transparent. I think they are using this to secretly bring in the crime weapon.

It was unexpected.

It’s not an ability related to fire, but an ability related to invisibility.

So, he would have been able to escape from the siege of the strict hunter police.

This was why he deceived veterans even at a young age.

Everyone knew that her powers were related to fire.

Since he was like that, I wonder if other people would be surprised.

‘You’re smart.’

Not only did he use the invisibility skill to move the crime tool in advance, but he also used it to create unusually powerful firepower, making people think it was his own ability. The meticulousness and boldness were surprising.

‘If it wasn’t for the villain… … .’

He would have become someone who would be active in various fields.

I don’t know why I became crooked at such a young age… … .

‘You will realize this through this incident.’

About justice.

-Her residence is not determined. After graduating from high school, it seemed like I was moving around and living in motels, gosiwons, and studio apartments. It’s not that he doesn’t have money, but he probably seems like he doesn’t want his location and identity to be identified.

-Unfortunately, I believe her parents are dead.

This meant that it was impossible to go to her address and catch her in advance.

At the top of the document with information about her were two photos clipped together.

There was also a photo of Imperno, who was wearing a gas mask and drawing people’s attention as he walked around with his stomach exposed in a striking underboob fashion, and a photo of Anna Hong, a woman with the same eyes as her.

Is this an ID photo from when I was in high school?

Wearing a school uniform, she looked so innocent that it was hard to believe she was a villain who had easily passed through the countless sieges of the Hunter Police.

‘There was a face like that hidden under the gas mask.’

Kang Chan sighed.

I thought evil deeds had no distinction of age.

Therefore, doing justice should not be differentiated by age.

It was unfortunate that he had been a villain since he was 15, but it was not an obstacle to carrying out justice.

I just feel a little pity.

She might have her own story, but I didn’t think it was an extenuating factor.

‘Because not everyone with a story becomes a villain.’

Kang Chan engraved her face in his mind.

So that I can meet her anytime and catch her.

‘This alone is harvest enough.’

It was information that others did not have.

It was true that just knowing Imperno’s true identity increased the chances of catching her.

because.

‘Because he will use invisibility before committing the crime and come back to retrieve the items he has hidden.’

So you have to catch it.

Before the guy sets the bank on fire.

“It won’t be easy.”

Finally, Kang Chan engraved the faces of Imperno and Hong Anna into his eyes.

***

A one-room officetel suitable for living alone.

There, a woman with a solid body was sitting in front of the TV wearing only a white cotton t-shirt that highlighted her large breasts.

“Stupid people.”

Imperno’s original identity, Anna Hong, smiled as she watched the news coming out one after another.

With just one message she sent, all the Hunter police officers in the neighborhood are turned upside down.

“They say you’re stupid.”

It’s already been 5 years since she started working as a villain.

However, no one has been able to find out her true identity or even her true abilities.

Everyone is incompetent.

All adults are like that.

You have no ability but just talk nonsense.

The Hunter police, who boast every day that they are capable, will not be able to stop her crime this time either.

Even though time was given to the location of the crime to stop it.

“If you don’t have the ability, at least be humble.”

She clicked her tongue as she watched Bucheon Branch Police Chief Cho Min-woo being interviewed on TV.

-I received notice of the crime. We, the Korean Hunter Police, plan to do our best to prevent this crime from happening.

While watching the interview, I took a bite of tteokbokki and put it in my mouth.

“Mmm, it’s delicious.”

The sight of her admiring herself while eating rose tteokbokki looked so gentle that it would be difficult to think of her as a terrorist who would terrorize a bank in the future.

It was thanks to his unique gentle and bright impression.

-So, have any measures been taken to stop Imperno?

-A mana blocking magic circle has already been installed nearby to prevent her from using her abilities. Citizens can rest assured that we are also preparing various measures that cannot be mentioned for security reasons… … .

Anna Hong whetted her appetite while watching the video of Superintendent Cho Min-woo answering a reporter’s question.

“You speak well. Without even knowing what my abilities are.”

If I had known, I wouldn’t have reacted that way.

Moreover, it was already five days ago that she sent the warning, and now there are only two days left until D-day.

Now, holding a public press conference was a kind of demonstration to show her.

Everything is ready for you, so don’t be foolish and give up.

From her point of view, it was a ridiculous act.

Because they were completely wrong.

Also about her abilities.

Even about her existence.

Also why several clues are given to the police before committing a crime.

I had no intention of collapsing under the threats of blackmail from people who knew nothing.

“Are you afraid I’ll give up?”

Rather, this was something that could further emphasize their incompetence.

“This happened because you were incompetent. Everything.”

As she ate rose tteokbokki, her eyes showed anger toward the Hunter police officers, including the police chief.

Gritting her teeth, she took a deep breath and composed herself.

“So, I’m going to show the world how incompetent you guys are once again. I am not guilty.”

Her eyes were full of pure anger.

***

“Phew… … .”

Kang Chan sighed deeply and was guarding the earth platform.

It was my first time on duty in almost three days.

Being on duty is not a problem.

Because it’s something a police officer should do.

However, even after receiving information from Cha Hee-joo and conducting individual searches, they were unable to find Imperno, so every minute was precious.

‘Is waiting at the scene on the day of the crime really the only way to catch her?’

It was too much of a gamble.

I wanted to find as many clues as possible… … .

While he was thinking about that, two police officers patrolling outside looked at Kang Chan and lightly saluted him.

“Returned.”

“Is there anything special?”

“Well, isn’t it always the same? There was nothing special.”

“Thank you for your hard work. Look at your work.”

“Yes.”

The two officers who returned from patrol started chatting among themselves and going about their work.

Just because I was on duty at night didn’t mean anything special happened.

Of course, there are more accidents than during the day.

“No, that’s right! I’m not drunk!”

Drunk people often come here.

“So, are you saying that’s why the two of you fought?”

More assaults occurred at night than during the day.

Although nothing special happened, there were a lot of incidents and accidents.

Especially accidents involving alcohol.

Of course, there were fewer incidents today than usual, perhaps because it was a weekday, but that didn’t mean we were at a point of complacency.

An incident could happen at any time… … .

Purring!

An urgent phone rang.

“This is Lieutenant Kang Chan of the Yuri Earth Team. What’s going on?”

-W, what kind of man here sexually harassed a girl? I’m in a mess right now because of that, but where is this place… … .

A woman’s urgent voice was heard.

Kang Chan, who reported the case, called police officer Kim Joo-hwan, who happened to be in sight.

“Currently, a sexual harassment case has been reported on Jungang Road in Yuri-gu. Constable Kim, let’s go together.”

“Ah, yes! I understand.”

After gathering his equipment, Kang Chan headed straight to the police car.

“I will go out and come back. Please take a moment. Sergeant Choi.”

“Of course.”

As soon as the report was received, Kang Chan was dispatched to the reported area.

It is a law that must naturally respond to reports from citizens.

That was basic common sense in Kang Chan’s opinion.

This time, Kang Chan took the wheel.

“Okay, I will drive.”

“That’s it. I know better the way to Jungang-daero.”

I immediately stepped on the accelerator.

Piyong-piyong-!

A police car moved with its siren sounding.

When we arrived at the site, it was crowded with people.

Everyone was looking at one place.

“It looks like it’s over there.”

Hearing Police Officer Kim’s words, Kang Chan raised his head and looked inside.

There’s no particular fuss.

-♪♩♬♩♬~.

The sound of a song was ringing.

He looked too peaceful to believe there had been a sexual harassment incident.

“It’s strange.”

“I’m not the only one who thinks that way.”

Police officer Kim Joo-hwan nodded and said in response to Kang Chan’s muttering, which felt uncomfortable.

“Couldn’t this be a mistake?”

“The address is correct here. This is right… … .”

It’s not visible.

The origin of the incident.

“Let’s go down and take a look. Just ask the citizens.”

Kang Chan got out of the police car and looked around.

“Excuse me. Have you ever witnessed a sexual harassment incident around here?”

When I asked a passing citizen, he answered with a puzzled look on his face.

“Yes? There was nothing like that… … .”

“Not there?”

“Yes, as far as I know… … .”

At those words, Police Officer Kim Joo-hwan lowered his voice with anxious eyes.

“Could it be a prank call?”

“Maybe so, but… … . Let’s look a little further.”

“Okay.”

The two continued to interrogate nearby citizens for 30 minutes, but nothing came out.

There was no evidence of sexual harassment either.

“Prank call… … I think that’s right.”

“I got hit.”

Prank calls like this would often come in.

It happens often, but every time I get hit, I lose all my strength.

When manpower is missing due to a prank call, what if an accident occurs in a really important place… … .

“No matter how much I experience this, I can’t get used to it.”

“… … Are you going back right away?”

“That’s right. Let’s at least help patrol on our way back.”

“Okay.”

Kang Chan sighed and got back into the police car.

That’s why he didn’t feel it.

A pair of eyes that see you hidden in the dark.