episode_0020

“It’s not as bad as I thought.”

Captain Park Du-yeol looked around and said.

“It seems like time is up, but there is no movement of any kind, and neither the area search team nor the behemoth search team seem to say anything… … . The hunters’ equipment doesn’t seem to respond much either. Is it because they controlled all the nearby fires?”

He found it strange that this situation was so quiet.

Kang Chan also had the same thought.

Of course, I know that the ability to use fire is not what hunter police officers and other police officers expect.

So, I didn’t think she would use a specific magic to infiltrate this bank.

Her only ability is invisibility, and the only passageways she can enter are the front door and the back door.

‘If it were another building, there might be an option to enter the sewer… … .’

According to Chan Kang’s research, the sewer of this building existed outside the building.

Next to the small flower bed seen between the front and back gates.

This meant that it was impossible to enter the building even through the sewer.

Riding the exterior wall was ruled out.

‘There is no need to do such a hassle when there is transparency.’

It was an action that could never have been done based on common sense.

So, I joined the inspection team that could monitor both the front and back gates at the same time.

‘I can’t see it.’

why?

The promised time was almost approaching.

However, even at this moment, Imperno and Hong Anna were not visible.

“Where on earth are you?”

Captain Park Du-yeol sighed at Kang Chan’s muttering.

“That’s right. Ugh. Is it right to hold on to it all the time? … .”

Sighing, it was Park Du-yeol who was still checking on ordinary people.

Park Du-yeol held out a mana detector to the new guest next to Kang Chan.

A sensor that reacts to mana.

It was a new item that appeared after mana was created and various types of mana-related incidents occurred.

An object that determines the amount of mana an object possesses and reacts when a certain amount of mana is detected.

Beep!

“Wait a minute. Let me check.”

“Ah, yes.”

A mana reaction was detected in a citizen’s body.

Is Hong Anna trying to hide an ignition device that could cause an incident in the body of an ordinary person?

It was a very promising story, but how to get through this tight surveillance?

Kang Chan had this thought while looking at the citizen who was caught by Park Du-yeol’s sensor.

It was an absolutely impossible method.

however.

“It’s a mana stone.”

A blue mana stone was embedded in an ordinary-looking bank account.

I heard that bank premium accounts often use special lock magic on mana stones to make transactions like this for security reasons.

Unless you have a considerable amount of property, you cannot use a bank account.

Normally, he would be the VVVIP of the bank and would be let in right away.

It was an item that absolutely could not be brought in under the current circumstances.

Park Du-yeol, who saw the mana stone, said with an embarrassed face.

“I’m sorry, but I think you have to go back.”

“Going back? I came here for urgent work!”

“Sorry. Due to the current terrorist warning, items containing mana are not allowed to be brought in.”

“No, what is that… … .”

“Please use another branch.”

“Ha, I have to settle things here! Do you know who I am? uh? How dare you say this or that to me now? Huh?”

This is a person with whom you cannot communicate.

However, force cannot be used against citizens.

Inspector Park was struggling with a look on his face, unable to do anything.

“Phew.”

Kang Chan got in between the embarrassed Park Du-yeol and the citizen.

“Go back. People carrying prohibited items cannot be allowed in.”

“If I miss an important contract because of this, will you take responsibility?”

“Please go back. This is our current security policy.”

“Hey! Please tell me your name and affiliation. What kind of guy… … .”

Kang Chan smiled as kindly as he could while looking at the citizen who was crying and sticking out his teeth at him.

This was the last courtesy he could take.

“This is Inspector Kang Chan of the Yuri-dong district unit. If you have any complaints, please come to us later. And if you scream one more time and do not follow my advice, I will arrest you for obstruction of justice.”

“What?”

“This is your final warning. Please go back.”

“This bastard… … .”

When Kang Chan took out the handcuffs from his waist, the citizen hesitated for a moment and then took a step back.

“Ha, you wait and see. Because I remembered the name and affiliation.”

“Please come visit us anytime. I’ll be waiting.”

Citizens leave.

“Ah, Lieutenant Kang Chan… … .”

He could feel Park Doo-yeol’s eyes looking at him with a touched face.

“Are you okay? If a problem arises… … .”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“Yes?”

“Isn’t this a case of dismissal anyway? It’s not like my reputation will get any worse just because that person comes and says shit. If the district leader says something, I write an explanation.”

“Ah… … .”

Of course, that was not the reason I helped Park Du-yeol.

If the commotion continues, the gap through which Hong Anna can enter widens.

If that happens, the work Kang Chan has done so far may come to naught.

If Kang Chan, who lost concentration due to the commotion, opens his guard and lets her in, it will already be too late.

“So don’t worry about it.”

“Thank you. Inspector Kang. I will definitely repay this favor later.”

“Then, please do more work for me.”

“Haha, of course!”

Park Doo-yeol said he would go through a little more trouble and held out the tester to the approaching customers first.

Meanwhile, Kang Chan raised his head and looked around.

The power of the perm that had been visible since the first inspection began was once again strengthened.

If anyone uses his powers, they will all be caught in his eyes.

It was still quiet.

There are 30 minutes left until the time of terror announced by Imperno.

‘Strange.’

It was so quiet.

To the point of excessiveness.

‘There’s something I don’t know.’

I don’t know what that is.

Gaps between the lines that were not visible in the information received in documents.

There was no time left, so I had to bridge the gap.

‘Where’s the problem?’

I checked all possible entry directions.

If she was bringing incendiary and explosive equipment, she would have had to pass by here by now.

Without anyone knowing, using the magic of invisibility.

Since he was the only one who could see her like that, he kept strict surveillance.

But there was no feeling.

‘What if I already put the equipment inside?’

I developed a new hypothesis in my head.

What if Imperno did not bring the equipment now, but had prepared the equipment in this building before committing the crime?

There was no need to come in advance.

All you have to do is arrive at the right time and operate the equipment.

Operating it from a distance was ruled out.

The reason was simple.

Because she always showed up at the scene of a crime wearing her villain costume.

He wears a mask, a costume that exposes his stomach, and shows off a tattoo that symbolizes a burning flame.

‘But I can’t wait here until that time.’

If she really had already installed the equipment in here… … .

There was no point in standing here.

This means that the device has already been installed.

‘Even if I stop it.’

Explosions happen.

That much had to be prevented.

The top priority is to prevent arson.

Catching Imperno is also something that should be considered the most important task. If you have to weigh between the two… … .

‘We have to stop the explosion.’

But what if not?

Leaving this position would be the worst choice.

Are you sitting still and waiting?

Or do you pursue other possibilities?

Kang Chan stands at a crossroads to choose.

‘shit.’

It was more difficult than I thought.

Since it is information about the other person, it is not 100% perfect, especially since it is information about the other person.

Kang Chan made a choice.

“Captain Park.”

“Yes, Inspector.”

“I will leave for a moment.”

Kang Chan preferred to move rather than remain still.

Because I believe that if I somehow move to find clues, I will be able to find new clues someday.

Park Du-yeol was surprised to hear those words and asked.

“Yes? You’re leaving.”

“Could you please control it for me for a moment? You just said you would return the favor.”

“It’s possible, but what’s going on?”

Kang Chan shrugged his shoulders.

“This is the bathroom.”

“Ah… … . all right. Please come back.”

He will know.

Kang Chan is not just going to the bathroom.

Park Doo-yeol, a fellow employee who has been with Yuri for a long time, probably thinks Kang Chan is skipping work.

Okay.

The result of every choice you make is that you lose.

but.

‘I can never lose to a villain.’

This case was different.

Because he is not the only one who bears the consequences of his failure.

I had to stop it at all costs.

“Then.”

Kang Chan entered the bank.

To find any incendiary tools that Imperno may have installed in advance.

That’s how I entered the building.

“Huh?”

I saw Kang Chan at the bank counter.

A very familiar face.

A face he had checked over and over again and had become familiar with.

‘Imperno… … ?’

Why is that woman there?

Kang Chan saw Imperno and Hong Anna smiling and dealing with customers at the counter.

She was talking to people, pretending not to know anything.

Inside the window.

’employee?’

Wearing a women’s suit, with her hair neatly curled.

20-year-old Anna Hong was already inside the bank.

By becoming an employee.

Only then did I realize it.

The reason why Imperno didn’t show any sign of popularity until 30 minutes after she said she would blow it up.

The reason why even Kang Chan couldn’t catch the slightest movement.

She didn’t need to disguise herself as a normal person.

It was natural.

Because they’ve already succeeded in infiltrating the workplace undercover.

The how question was meaningless in this situation.

The method didn’t matter.

What matters is that she’s already in here.

While the clueless police officers were having a hard time outside, she was already finalizing all her plans inside this bank.

‘Like an asshole… … .’

No one knew her face.

I thought complacently that I could catch it if I inspected it from outside.

It was all his own mistake.

Kang Chan gritted his teeth at his conceited and arrogant judgment.

‘It was information that could not be shared.’

This was not an issue that could be persuaded simply by providing data.

How can you explain the source of the data and the method of finding it?

This is data obtained not from anyone else but from Cha Hee-joo, a famous villain.

However, this did not justify his mistake.

I can still get it together.

You can catch it now.

The explosion hasn’t occurred yet, and the real culprit is within his field of vision.

But I couldn’t catch her now.

She may have installed some kind of device in this building, and she may be carrying an explosive device in her arms.

so.

‘Surprised and subdued the moment you are not aware of it.’

Kang Chan naturally looked around the window, pretending to check the faces of the bank customers.

Didn’t pay attention to her.

Because the moment you get caught, it’s over.

“Oh, manager, can I go to the bathroom for a moment?”

“Of course. Come back. Don’t take too long. I’ll have to leave soon.”

“Yes!”

At that time, Anna Hong stood up.

There are 20 minutes left until the scheduled time.

‘I have to catch it.’

Kang Chan secretly followed her.