BAI Ch 7
by mimiGi Woohee realized anew that Kwon Joohyuk’s image-making had succeeded. The world was lenient towards these legalized murderers.
“Aren’t you eating, sir?”
“He’d be annoyed with receiving greetings. You too.”
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Shin Haebeom cut the meat, put it in his mouth, chewed thoroughly, and swallowed.
“I’m thinking of writing a drama.”
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“A drama, sir?”
“A touching human drama. Protagonist Jin Chiwoo, antagonist Jung Ryujin.”
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Gi Woohee took a sip of cold water.
“No matter how I think about it, our side of the story is weak. Even if you just briefly hear about Gwak Hyeonwoo and Jung Ryujin, it’s dramatic. Because Gwak Jaeheon and Ryu Yeonbi are so topical.”
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“What’s the scenario?”
Shin Haebeom spoke, holding his knife and fork.
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“It’s obvious. Selling misery.”
Facts alone don’t make a good story. Dramas that capture the public’s attention are riddled with exaggeration and falsehoods. And among them, the fastest and surest way to gain public favor is misfortune.
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“Do we need to add anything? Articles are already coming out.”
News, newspapers, radio, internet, etc. All the media easily accessible to the public talked about how diligent a soldier Jin Chiwoo was, and how hard he worked to get to where he is now. And it didn’t miss the story of his special friendship with Shin Haebeom, the Disciplinary Training Unit Commander.
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“That’s not enough.”
Gi Woohee stared at Shin Haebeom’s profile. He was becoming more and more like Kwon Joohyuk. Exploiting even other people’s misfortunes as a selling point. Selling anything as long as it gains public favor. Pride? He can find that after he’s dead.
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“Major Gi needs to step up. Keep it a secret from Chiwoo.”
“How, sir?”
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“He’s in some debt. His mother is ill. He missed the timing for her treatment and let the illness worsen, and it seems to be costing him a lot.”
“…I didn’t know.”
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“He’s not the type to show that kind of thing.”
Shin Haebeom continued speaking nonchalantly.
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“Chiwoo, he looks flashy on the outside, right? It’s all debt juggling. Pouring water into a bottomless pit. I told him to sell that damn car, but he won’t listen.”
“Haha….”
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“That’s why the rich mentality is scary. He still thinks he’s the youngest son of Daeil Electronics.”
Shin Haebeom’s voice was indifferent, but tinged with bitterness. Gi Woohee nodded.
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“Understood. I’ll go see the Commander’s mother.”
“You don’t need pictures, but ask as many questions as possible. I’ll edit it to get the most sympathy possible and release it.”
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Having said that, Shin Haebeom subtly pushed his pudding towards Gi Woohee.
“Major Gi is tired. Sweets are good for fatigue.”
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Gi Woohee understood the hidden meaning in Shin Haebeom’s smile. Keep it a secret from Chiwoo?
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Gi Woohee leaned his elbows on the railing. He listened to his uncle’s voice coming through his Bluetooth earphones.
— I knew something like this would happen. That Chiwoo guy, he’s been loud since his cannon fodder days, hasn’t he? He needs to get his act together now. It’s been a while since he became a commander.
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“He’s still going strong. He hasn’t come to his senses.”
— That kind of guy needs to face a real life-or-death situation. Then he’ll understand.
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Gi Woohee looked up at the sky. The sunlight falling on his face was warm.
— Is that guy’s name Jung Ryujin?
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“His real name is Ryu Yeonwoo. Ryu Yeonbi’s younger brother. We arrested him on the scene. What should we do? Shin Haebeom is in charge.”
— Send him to the military police. I need to see him myself.
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“Uncle?”
He gulped. Shin Haebeom’s pudding was already being digested in Gi Woohee’s stomach.
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“Is that really necessary?”
— Why?
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“I don’t want to catch Yu Mihyun’s eye. That woman, she’ll have a fit if she even hears a whisper about the Disciplinary Training Unit. It’ll be a nuisance if we touch Jung Ryujin and she starts saying something absurd. It’s better to handle it quietly amongst ourselves. The sympathy for Jin Chiwoo is also building nicely.”
— You said Haebeom is in charge?
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“Yes. If you’re okay with it, please come. He’s quite pretty, resembles Ryu Yeonbi. And while you’re at it, it would be great if you could see our troops. You know, uncle, it’s their lifelong wish to see you once.”
Gi Woohee counted down silently. Five, four, three, two, one.
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— I’ll drop by for a comfort visit soon. How’s Haebeom doing?
“He’s in a good mood after beating up Jung Ryujin. Come to think of it, he’s a very consistent person. He takes care of Jin Chiwoo meticulously.”
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— That’s his strength. He’s perfect as a pack leader, perfect.
It was funny to imagine the old man giving a thumbs-up in the air. Whether Shin Haebeom is a pack leader or a tiger, we’ll see when the time comes.
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— Woohee.
“Yes, uncle.”
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— Keep a close eye on Haebeom. A wild dog can never become a hunting dog. No matter how much they lie down and wag their tails, their nature is to bare their fangs and attack their owner when the food runs out.
Gi Woohee answered in a low voice.
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“Yes.”
The call ended. Gi Woohee took off his earphones and stuffed them into his uniform pocket. He walked straight ahead, making regular, thudding sounds as he walked towards the interrogation room at the end of the hallway. It was time to work.
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Shin Haebeom took out his lighter. At the click, Ryujin’s shoulders flinched.
“Aah….”
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Instead of lighting the cigarette, he put it back in its case. Then Ryujin blurted out.
“It doesn’t suit you.”
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“What doesn’t?”
“Don’t pretend to be a good person now!”
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He couldn’t finish. Shin Haebeom’s hook-like hand grabbed his hair and pulled. From a distance close enough to graze his nose, he said,
“You’re delusional, Jung Ryujin.”
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“Let go of me!”
Shin Haebeom stared intently at the clear burn mark on Ryujin’s temple.
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“Do you think I’m going to show you any mercy? No way. How naive can you be to have such expectations?”
“Fuck off.”
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“Trembling and acting tough. Why can’t you grasp your situation and stop acting up? Are all kids these days as arrogant as you?”
“And what about you!”
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He shouted out of anger, then shut his mouth. Ryujin didn’t know exactly how old Shin Haebeom was.
“Me, what.”
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“How old are you anyway…”
“You don’t know?”
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He looked genuinely surprised.
“I guess you don’t watch TV.”
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“You’re not that famous. And let me be clear, you have as many haters as admirers.”
“Doesn’t matter. Whatever kind, attention is good.”
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Ryujin was dumbfounded. This guy wasn’t a soldier, but a terminal case of celebrity disease.
“By the way… do you know where you are?”
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He tried to hold back, but he couldn’t. Shin Haebeom took the cigarette out again and put it in his mouth. Ryujin stared blankly as he lit it.
“Hospital.”
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“Wrong. This is the Disciplinary Unit infirmary.”
“Are you kidding me?”
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“Does it look like I’m kidding?”
The two stared at each other in silence. The one who finally looked away was Ryujin.
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“Why are you keeping me alive?”
“Why, do you have a complaint?”
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“You killed Hyeonwoo hyung.”
“You’re pretty and sexy.”
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Ryujin lifted his head. Sparks flew from his eyes as he glared at Shin Haebeom.
“Are you kidding me?”
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“Think of it as black comedy. Oh, are you too young to understand?”
“Stop being sarcastic. You look fucking stupid.”
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Ryujin clenched his fists.
“Act your age.”
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“I’m so stunned. Jung Ryujin, you seem to think I’m some kind of evil axis….”
“You are!”
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An ashtray grazed Ryujin’s ear and flew past.
“Don’t interrupt me.”
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Ryujin gripped the blanket.
“Bring Hyeonwoo hyung back to life.”
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“I’m good, but I can’t bring back the dead.”
“Then bring that bastard to me! I’ll tear him to shreds!”
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It was truly admirable. Was that the spirit of a twenty-year-old? Or did he hit his head wrong yesterday and something went seriously wrong? Shin Haebeom chuckled, waving his hand with the cigarette.
“Our baby is full of fighting spirit.”
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“Stop playing around!”
“Have you thought about how you’re going to compensate?”
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“What nonsense are you talking about?!”
“The car you wrecked, Chiwoo’s car, it was a foreign car with all sorts of tuning, so it cost a fortune. He even gave it a name and cherished it.”
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“So what!”
“Jung Ryujin, you should be grateful to me. If Chiwoo was in charge of you, you’d be nothing but bone dust by now.”
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Shin Haebeom stared down at Ryujin. He could understand why Jin Chiwoo had told him to take him to a plastic surgeon first. His bruised and swollen face looked like a burst tomato.
Honestly, it was a shame. Jung Ryujin had a face that perfectly matched Shin Haebeom’s aesthetic standards. Seeing it mashed up like that, he could imagine how touched Jin Chiwoo must have been.
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Shin Haebeom stubbed his cigarette out on the bars. His fingers tapped a rhythm on the windowsill. How should he savor this to make it a meal he wouldn’t regret?
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The silver second hand of his wristwatch pointed to 3 PM. Shin Haebeom put the clicking lighter in his pocket and rose from his chair. Gi Woohee and Sergeant Sung Jaegyeong were staring at the monitor with stiff expressions.
“Good work.”
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“Yes, sir.”
Shin Haebeom opened the metal door and entered. He saw Ryujin with his head bowed low.
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“…….”
Shin Haebeom didn’t speak right away. He placed his laptop on the desk and then paced in front of Ryujin, lightly tapping his palm with the baton he had brought.
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Ryujin’s gaze followed Shin Haebeom’s movements. Silence hung in the air for a while. Finally, when he seemed to have gotten used to the newly renovated interrogation room, Shin Haebeom spoke.
“Let’s hear your story.”
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“What story.”
“Literally. Tell me how you’ve lived your life so far.”
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Ryujin glared at Shin Haebeom.
“You’re very interested in me. It must be because of Noona. Instead of bothering people, just search the internet. There are plenty of pictures taken by paparazzi bastards when I was young. Use those if you want to jerk off.”
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“Such lovely words.”
“So, you thought I’d be grateful for your interest?”
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Shin Haebeom smiled and sat down. He lightly swung the baton from side to side.
Memories of his cannon fodder days, when he clashed with protesters illegally occupying public institutions and holding sit-ins, came flooding back.
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It was a midwinter day with heavy snowfall. The thirty or so protesters were all armed. Because of the agency employees held hostage, permission to fire hadn’t been granted, and support personnel radioed that they were stuck in heavy snow and rush hour traffic and would be delayed. Traffic jam… It was unbelievable. Once they were armed, they weren’t civilians but armed robbers. Shin Haebeom repeatedly requested permission to fire, but was ignored.
At the time, there were only twelve personnel deployed, including Shin Haebeom and Jin Chiwoo. Outnumbered, they were surrounded. Shin Haebeom finally understood why they were called cannon fodder. As long as they could buy time, they didn’t give a damn whether their heads were smashed by the protesters’ clubs or blown off by gunfire.
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The armed robbers, aware of their advantage, charged aggressively. In a split second, the formation crumbled. Screams and shouts mingled. One of the officers, who had collided head-on with a protester wielding a spear over three meters long, clutched his chest and collapsed. Red blood splattered on the white snow.
‘Bongjo! Aren’t you blocking properly?!’
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Jin Chiwoo yelled. Shin Haebeom turned his head towards the sound. At that moment, he was hit on the temple with the butt of a gun.
His face shield flew off. Shin Haebeom, face down in the snow, felt a gun barrel against the back of his head. Warm blood soaked his eyelids. Through his blurry vision, he saw Jin Chiwoo being beaten by the enraged men.
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The training, ingrained to the point he could recite the procedures even if woken abruptly from sleep, was meaningless now that the formation had collapsed. The rioters, or rather, the armed robbers, emboldened by the sense of accomplishment of having toppled the dogs of power, weren’t likely to be swayed by pleas that we were just young men the same age as their peers, brothers, or sons.
His hand, frantically searching the snow, grasped a hard object. He swung it without knowing what it was. Half of the red-banded man’s face caved in. Droplets of blood rained down on Shin Haebeom’s bare face like a waterfall. It was hot.
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He learned later that the baton belonged to an officer who had died instantly from a concussion at the scene. He’d briefly considered presenting it as a keepsake at the funeral, which he managed to attend despite his difficult schedule, but stopped, realizing the sheer stupidity of the idea. He couldn’t present an object used in such a way to the bereaved family.
Shin Haebeom opened his mouth.
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“I’ll ask the questions.”
A distrustful gaze met his.
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“Who scouted you for <White Lion>?”
“Why do you want to know?”
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“It must have been Ha Seongrok. He’s the boss.”
“What’s so important about that?”
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“What I want to know is important. Answer my questions if you don’t want your head to explode.”
“You already know.”
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Ryujin stared at the laptop on the desk.
“Isn’t all the information about me in there? Are you asking to confirm if it’s true or not? Give it up. I’m not going to tell you anything, and you know this is a waste of time.”
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“Why are you so cynical?”
“Just kill me. You guys are good at that. You treat people’s lives like flies, without feeling any guilt!”
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Ryujin looked up at Shin Haebeom.
“Do it to me like you did to Hyeonwoo hyung.”
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“That would be difficult. Chiwoo and I have different styles.”
The indignant expression was amusing. Shin Haebeom absentmindedly put his hand in his pants pocket, then stopped. It felt like a lightbulb had just gone off in his head.
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“Jung Ryujin.”
He flicked the flame of his Dupont lighter in front of Ryujin’s eyes.
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“Are you afraid of this?”
The bruised, purplish cheek twitched. His tightly closed lips parted. His fierce, glaring eyes wavered, unable to find a place to rest. Shin Haebeom grinned.
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“Looks like you’re scared.”
“Get it away.”
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A chilling voice snapped.
“Get that fucking thing away from my face, you motherfucker!”
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“Then talk.”
His parted lips trembled before closing tightly. Empty eyes, determined to remain silent, appeared.
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Shin Haebeom tossed the baton aside and leaned forward. He grabbed Ryujin’s hair and forced him to look at him.
“You know what your only asset is.”
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He was a young kid with no house, no temple, no money. If it weren’t for <White Lion>, he would be an untouchable, crushed under a mountain of debt, living day to day. If there was anything Ryujin could boast about, it was his face. A face that could make anyone turn their head, resembling Ryu Yeonbi, the goddess, the idol singer who had briefly dominated an era. Although now, bruised and swollen, it was impossible to recognize its original form….
“I can make sure you never see a mirror again.”
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“You’re crazy.”
“You think I can’t?”
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He moved behind Ryujin. He stroked the nape of his neck, where the fine hairs stood on end.
“Think about what I’ve done to you. Think carefully about how far this crazy bastard can go… Then you’ll get a sense of what you can realistically do right now.”
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Shin Haebeom lowered his gaze. He saw the handcuffed hands trembling.
“How about it?”
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“Shut up.”
“I hope you don’t ruin your life by running your mouth.”
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“Shut up. Shut your fucking mouth! Are you telling me to betray them?!”
“How about calling it cooperation? I think that would ease your mind.”
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“Cut the crap! Just kill me! How many times do I have to say it before you understand?!”
“It’s because I like you.”
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“…….”
“Jung Ryujin. Can you hear me?”
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Ryujin opened his mouth. He was so dumbfounded that he couldn’t even manage a hollow laugh. What kind of lunatic in the world would torture and beat someone they liked half to death and then encourage them to betray their comrades, who were like family?
Ryujin clenched his fists.
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“Should I suck you off? Or give you my ass?”
“What?”
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“I’ll do whatever you want. But in return, kill me painlessly. You have a gun, right? Put it to my head and shoot. Kill me cleanly, in one shot.”
“You’d rather be shot dead than accept my courtship?”
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“Yes. That’s better.”
Shin Haebeom’s long arm reached out from behind Ryujin’s shoulder.
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“Then how about this.”
Shin Haebeom pulled the laptop in front of Ryujin.
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An image file popped up in front of Ryujin’s eyes. It was a scan of an old newspaper. Shin Haebeom grabbed Ryujin’s hair, which was trying to turn away, and firmly held it in place so he faced forward. He read the title in a gentle voice.
“18-year-old high school student A, gang-raped by peers. Confirmed as retaliatory act for celebrity scandal. This is you, isn’t it?”
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“No.”
“Lying while you can’t even hide your expression.”
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“Fuck, you fucking bastard!”
“Jung Ryujin.”
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“You knew! You knew everything from the beginning and you played with me?! You fucking trashy dog!”
Ryujin’s head snapped back. He took a direct hit to the temple from Shin Haebeom’s fist. The wound that had stopped bleeding reopened. Ryujin shook his handcuffed hands, making a sound that was neither a cry nor a moan.
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“Son of a bitch! Die! A bastard like you should just die!”
“Jung Ryujin.”
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Shin Haebeom shook his fist.
“If you curse at me one more time.”
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He poked Ryujin’s bruised cheek with his finger.
“The same thing will happen as last time.”
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Gi Woohee took off his headphones and tapped the shoulder of the sergeant next to him.
“Sung Jaegyeong.”
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“Yes, yes?”
“Are there any personnel remaining now?”
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“There’s a suppression team on standby… why?”
“Would you be shocked to see a live gang rape sex show?”
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“Huh?!”
Gi Woohee chuckled. The sergeant’s horrified face was amusing.
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Sung Jaegyeong was the same age as the deceased Gwak Hyeonwoo. He was still young, highly disciplined, and above all, had smoothly walked the elite path without any major failures in life. Would someone like him willingly enjoy the violence committed in the name of the military, or would he be normally shocked?
Gi Woohee stared at Sung Jaegyeong’s bewildered face and put his headphones back on. Shin Haebeom’s voice flowed out.
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“They say changing your hair color can significantly change your impression.”
Shin Haebeom stroked Ryujin’s hair. It was bright red, eye-catching even from afar. Fingernail-sized black roots were growing from his scalp.
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Ryujin couldn’t look directly at the laptop screen. He trembled where he sat. His breathing was ragged. Cold sweat clung to Shin Haebeom’s fingers as he traced Ryujin’s neck.
“Are you scared?”
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“Get this away….”
“I haven’t shown you everything yet.”
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Shin Haebeom moved the mouse and changed the screen.
“Even after Ryu Yeonbi died, there was someone who took care of you.”
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It was a picture of a couple smiling, shoulders touching, against a dazzling blue sky. Ryujin’s gaze landed on the woman in the lavender dress.
“Do you recognize her? Ms. Park Jina.”
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“If you did anything to my aunt… I’ll kill you.”
“Just answer.”
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Frightened eyes looked back.
“Promise you won’t do anything to her.”
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“That depends on what you do.”
“I lost contact with her a long time ago! They have nothing to do with me anymore!”
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“Why not? They’re family, connected by blood.”
“After I ran away….”
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Ryujin’s voice trailed off.
“I contacted her about once a week… in case she reported me as a runaway.”
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“What did you tell her?”
“I didn’t tell her I was working for an organization.”
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“…….”
“It’s true. My aunt doesn’t know anything! Don’t drag innocent people into this and make things worse, just kill me and be done with it. It’s that simple! Why take the difficult path when there’s an easy one?!”
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Shin Haebeom’s fist slammed down on the table. Ryujin’s shoulders flinched.
“Have you ever thought Ha Seongrok is strange?”
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“What?”
“Use your imagination, Jung Ryujin. What if, the man you call your boss, is actually deliberately putting you in a difficult situation? To get his hands on you, Ryu Yeonbi’s younger brother. Right? He can’t just go to your aunt and say, ‘We’re an anti-government organization aiming to destroy the current government, and we need you to raise the organization’s profile, so hand over custody and I’ll feed, clothe, and house you.'”
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Ryujin’s face contorted.
“Are you crazy? Are you on drugs? What kind of imagination is that?”
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Shin Haebeom smiled faintly. It seemed Jung Ryujin didn’t know much about the Ha father and son.
It was Gi Woohee and Shin Haebeom’s grand plan to lure Sung Jaegyeong, who was a cadet at the time, into becoming a non-commissioned officer. Back then, Shin Haebeom was desperately searching for usable talent within the Disciplinary Training Unit, but Gi Woohee knew from the start that he wouldn’t find what he was looking for. To an embodiment of vengeance, fueled by ambition, a soldier fresh out of school appeared to be nothing more than a chirping chick.
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Just the sight of new recruits makes my blood boil. During the time Shin Haebeom and Jin Chiwoo were beating the new recruits like dogs in the summer to break their civilian spirit, Gi Woohee was frustrated to the point of madness for a slightly different reason.
They couldn’t judge the young people who had enlisted with dreams of success by their own standards, forged in the crucible of their cannon fodder days. Values differed depending on the era one lived through during the formative years of their self.
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Two rounds of “purges” later, the Jeokrim Department accepted Yu Mihyun’s “inclusion policy” and struggled to shape Kwon Ilhyeok’s image, while the reign of terror under Cheolhyeol Ilseong, which had once made the entire nation tremble, was shifting course and entering a different trajectory.
As Gi Woohee saw it, young people these days wanted stability and a sense of belonging. Underlying this was a resignation, a willingness to conform because life was “good enough.” Those who couldn’t conform either kicked against the system established by the state early on, or, lacking even that courage, holed up in their rooms, lamenting these unfortunate times and sucking their thumbs.
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But Shin Haebeom didn’t give up. His unwavering assertion, held since the creation of the <Red Tiger>, was firm. No matter how much they hammered from the outside, the Iron-Blooded One of the Kwon dynasty wouldn’t break. Only an internal explosion could create a crack.
And Shin Haebeom believed Gi Woohee underestimated “kids these days.”
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‘Just because they lived in relatively peaceful times, does that mean they lack ambition?’
Shin Haebeom knew. Comparison was natural. Anyone would compare themselves to others and crave a better environment. Also, it wasn’t always a plausible cause that motivated people. People were moved by reasons that seemed utterly useless to others.
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The important thing was the catalyst. Shin Haebeom told Gi Woohee to look for the inconspicuous, delicate flutter of a butterfly’s wings. The rest would be handled by a competent architect.
“The result is a bit disappointing, though.”
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“Major? Why are you… looking at me like that?”
“Want a cigarette?”
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Seong Jaegyeong’s face brightened. It was a sight to behold, this hulking, bear-like man with his eyes sparkling.
Gi Woohee pulled out the cigarette pack from his uniform’s breast pocket and handed it over. He watched Seong Jaegyeong light up with a look of pure gratitude and thought to himself, They probably picked him solely as a meat shield.
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Shin Haebeom saw a clear distinction between Gwak Hyeonwoo and Jung Ryujin. Gwak was a major political figure and the true power behind Shinryonggwan, his nickname being Shinryonggwan’s Big Daddy. Ryujin, on the other hand, had public recognition, but he was from a common family with no backing.
Anger, as a rule, erupts downwards, not upwards. With Ryu Yeonbi, the target of nationwide condemnation, executed by the state, it was inevitable that the public’s misplaced rage would be inherited by her brother, Ryu Yeonwoo.
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“What are you thinking about so hard?”
“Why? Does my silence make you nervous?”
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Ryujin lowered his eyes.
“No.”
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Shin Haebeom placed his clasped hands on the table. He was no longer smoking. But he was stroking the end of his baton with his fingers. Ryujin knew that the baton could be swung at him at any moment.
“You didn’t get along with Ha Shinsung?”
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“It just happened that way. Just because you’re in the same organization doesn’t mean you’re all friends. You must have superiors or subordinates you dislike, too.”
“Yes. I hate Ha Seongrok, Ha Shinsung. So I understand how you feel.”
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Shin Haebeom’s voice was gentle.
“You and I are alike. Definitely.”
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“…….”
“It’s a shame we met like this, Jung Ryujin. I’m being sincere. With a face like yours, and that tenacious personality, you could have achieved anything. You know I supported Jin Chiwoo, right? He was stuck at the bottom, whining with his aristocratic airs, and I dragged him up here by the scruff of his neck. There’s no reason I can’t do the same for you.”
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“No matter what you say, I won’t betray them.”
“In July, Kwon Sehyuk is entering the Disciplinary Unit as a public service worker.”
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The third son among President Kwon Ilhyeok’s seven sons and four daughters. His mother, Jang Seunghee, was the eldest daughter of the Pyeongan Jang clan, a family with a long history of being royal in-laws, giving him sufficient legitimacy. He was also a presidential candidate receiving overwhelming support from Kwon Joohyeok, the president’s aide.
“That Prince Kwon Sehyuk?”
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“That’s right.”
“Why are you telling me this?”
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“Revenge match, round two.”
“What?”
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“Even games have a best-of-three. It’s unfair if life ends just because you failed once. Especially since you’re not a character who can be resurrected in the next game.”
The sound of a chair scraping against the floor. Shin Haebeom stood up and approached Ryujin. He instinctively leaned back. His chair, losing its center of gravity, tipped over. Ryujin’s bare feet dangled in the air.
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“…….”
There was no pain in the back of his head. He couldn’t see the dazzlingly bright fluorescent lights either. Shin Haebeom’s hand was gripping his collar.
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“Jung Ryujin.”
He was pulled close. The pungent smell of cigarettes stung his nose.
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“I’ll design you.”
The cigarette slipped between Gi Woohee’s fingers, falling with a thud. Seong Jaegyeong, having inhaled some smoke the wrong way, coughed. The two men looked at each other. They both realized that neither had received any prior notice from Shin Haebeom.
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Gi Woohee jumped to his feet. What the hell was going on?
“I need some water.”
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“Yes, yes!”
After emptying a bottle of cold water, his head cleared. Gi Woohee stared intently at the magic mirror. He hadn’t misheard. This was an impulsive act by Shin Haebeom.
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He knew Shin Haebeom was an unpredictable, amazing driver, but this wasn’t simply veering off course. It was like a car driving on a straight road suddenly slamming into a tree, crashing through the guardrail, and plunging into the reservoir below. The driver’s name was Shin Haebeom.
“…….”
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Ryujin was confused and afraid. He couldn’t tell if what Shin Haebeom was saying was true or a trap to lure him into some kind of pitfall.
Shin Haebeom was an actor, his image carefully crafted by Kwon Joohyeok. Behind the bright smile, his true nature was demonic. Lies were no trouble for him.
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“Fuck off.” Ryujin sneered. “You perverted psychopath, what kind of bullshit are you trying to pull now?”
“So, are you going to die because of Gwak Hyeonwoo?” Shin Haebeom’s voice continued. “I’m sure Ryu Yeonbi would be thrilled. Not only did she die unjustly, tied to the Gwak family, but now her little brother is following in her footsteps, right alongside that bastard’s son.”
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Shin Haebeom spread his hands and smiled. He looked like a show host commanding the stage.
“Broaden your perspective. The person you should be killing in this world isn’t Jin Chiwoo, or me. It’s the president, sitting pretty in the Blue House.”
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“What you did to me…!”
“That’s why I’m giving you this opportunity.”
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“I can’t trust you. I can’t trust anything you say.”
“You’re kicking away the best opportunity you’ll ever get.”
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“Opportunity?”
Ha Seongrok had said the same thing. An opportunity to restore the honor of Ryu Yeonbi, who was unjustly executed.
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He had believed him then. Now he regretted it. He’d wagered everything he had, and all he got in return was Gwak Hyeonwoo’s death and an encounter with Shin Haebeom, the devil incarnate.
Reality wasn’t a drama. Not everyone could be the protagonist. Staring at Shin Haebeom, Ryujin suddenly realized something.
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“…….”
He thought he understood. Who the protagonist of this world was. Where the one who would overturn the world under the iron-fisted rule of fear and reign as a hero was.
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Ryujin looked at Shin Haebeom with fresh eyes. Soldiers are often compared to hunting dogs. Applying that analogy to Shin Haebeom, he pictured a greyhound: tall, broad-shouldered, with a solid chest and strong, flexible legs.
“Do you feel guilty about Gwak Hyeonwoo? Do you feel responsible?”
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“What’s it to you!”
“I told you, we’re alike.”
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“But your friend is alive.”
That was the key. Gwak Hyeonwoo was dead, but Jin Chiwoo was alive. Ryujin resented that fact.
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Shin Haebeom sighed. “Hanging around with losers has ingrained a loser mentality in your head.”
“We’re not losers!”
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“I’m sorry, but you are. Your boss failed. Right now, <White Lion> isn’t a revolutionary army or anything. They’ve abandoned their founding purpose and are nothing but criminals, obsessed with selling booze and drugs, and dodging the authorities.”
“Don’t you dare talk about them like that! What do you know?!”
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“You can’t smell the rot when you’re inside the trash can. Only after you stick your head out and breathe in some fresh air do you realize, ‘Ah, this was a trash can all along.’”
Shin Haebeom said, “I’ll give you some breathing room.”
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“…….”
“Think it over. Ryu Yeonbi, Gwak Hyeonwoo, and even I don’t want to see you bite your tongue off and die.”
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It sounded like he was saying he still had some use to him.
Ryujin blinked his dry eyes. Exhaustion washed over him.
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“I’ll come back this evening. Make up your mind by then.”
Those words were meaningless. In the interrogation room, with no windows or clocks, it was impossible to gauge the passage of time.
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As he left the interrogation room, Shin Haebeom turned around.
“Anything you want to eat?”
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“…….”
“Do you like chicken, pizza, or burgers?”
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The quick-witted Gi Woohee ripped off his headphones. A roar of “Stop flirting and get out!” ripped through the speakers.
Shin Haebeom looked directly at his subordinates. Gi Woohee’s poker face and Seong Jaegyeong’s forced composure were offset by Jin Chiwoo’s sullen expression.
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“Jung Ryujin is useful to us.”
“Does that ‘us’ include me?”
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“It’s impossible without you.”
Gi Woohee raised his hand. “Will Kwon Joohyeok tolerate Jung Ryujin?”
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“He was a <White Lion> informant, despite appearances. Directly under Ha Shinsung. If he agrees to cooperate, that’s reason enough to keep him alive for the time being.”
“Is there no chance he’ll side with <White Lion>?”
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“I think there’s a reason they haven’t stepped in yet. We’ll need to find out what that is.”
Unexpectedly, Seong Jaegyeong raised his hand to speak.
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“Sergeant.”
“If Jung Ryujin refuses, how do you intend to persuade him?”
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Shin Haebeom smirked. “Major Gi. Am I in a position where I need to persuade Jung Ryujin?”
“No, sir.”
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Realizing his mistake, Seong Jaegyeong paled.
Standing in front of the full-length mirror in the hallway, Shin Haebeom smiled at his reflection. He was pleased. People who could solve problems without getting their own hands dirty smiled like this.
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