Hyun Woo got quite quickly to the Choi Hyun Sik's house, but in his opinion too late for the situation. He had no idea if Soo Min was still alive, but she was a detective after all and certainly had a better chance against the "Cherry Blossom Reaper". Nevertheless, Hyun Woo was terribly worried, and as stopped the car in front of the gate, which began to open slowly, he wondered what would happen if there were security guards on the property. However, when Hyun Woo entered the area, his fears turned out to be unfounded. It was empty here, as if no one was there at all. But he had the impression that young master Choi must be here, and Soo Min with him. Of course, Hyun Woo was worried about what would happen, but if he was wrong and Choi Hyun Sik was not the "Cherry Blossom Reaper". However, as he learned from Soo Min, Hyun Woo chose to trust his intuition.
He turned off the engine and got out of the car, removing the gun from its holster for the first time since arriving in SeoHyun Woo again went to the second wing of the house and turned into the corridor from which Soo Min had come out earlier. He immediately noticed a slightly ajar door at its end and a light radiating from the room to which they led. Hyun Woo raised the gun up, walked to the door, opening it wider, and saw a metal staircase leading down. So it was a basement. He walked slowly down the stairs and immediately noticed in the center a hospital bed with stripes that were however cut.- Soo Min sunbae was prepared as always.- Hyun Woo said to himself, as he guessed that Soo Min was strapped to this bed, but prudently had some small knife with her and freed herself from the straps.However, his attention was quickly distracted by the chill emanating from the opposite side, so he looked in that direction. What Hyun Woo saw terrified him very much - the open door to a room that resembled a morgue in its coldness and general appearance. The only strange accessory was the couch placed
He walked slowly down the hall, checking each room carefully along the way. Finally Hyun Woo stopped by Hyun Sik's studio and first put his ear to the door, listening. Finally he pressed the handle, but it didn't budge. This did not worry him, however, because in a moment he kicked the door with all his strength, also fueled by anger. The door and lock were neat though, so Hyun Woo had to repeat it a few times, but finally opened the room. At night, the mannequins on which the young master Choi's creations were placed looked a bit scary, especially those covered with black sheets. Hyun Woo decided not to look in their direction, but concentrated on searching the room. First, of course, he checked behind the door, but found no one there. The more he searched the room, the more it seemed that no one is there, but why was the door locked then? Choi Hyun Sik must have been hiding in this room. But Hyun Woo didn't have time to think about it anymore, when he saw from the corner of his ey
Soo Min, as she felt better, got out of the car ready to go back to that house and find Hyun Woo by herself. Soo Min felt she couldn't leave him alone, had to go in there and help catch the "Cherry Blossom Reaper". However, Soo Min did not manage to take a step towards the side door of the garage, because she heard the approaching sirens and the clear sounds of oncoming cars. This area was so terribly quiet that it was impossible to confuse these sounds with anything else. Soo Min ran to the gate, waving her arms to trigger the sensor now and hasten the opening of the gate, so that the police cars could enter immediately, without waiting. And it helped, as shortly after the gate opened completely, three police cars pulled into the property. From the one that entered first, Min Joo Chan quickly got out, keeping his partner, Jung Mo, inside.- You better sit here.- he advised, then walked over to Soo Min.- Are they still inside? You haven't seen anyone leaving?- he asked, and whe
Until now, Joo Young was a predator, and he could hide himself so wonderfully that everyone saw him more as a gentle rabbit than a cunning fox. For the first time in a very long time, he felt like a helpless animal again, similar to when he was in that damned orphanage in Gwangju. Joo Young ran through the forest as hard as he could, but heard the man getting closer and closer. So what if he escaped early and had the advantage? That policeman ran much faster than him and didn't seem to be tired at all by the chase, in addition, through such unpredictable and heavy area as a forest.Glancing over his shoulder several times, Joo Young saw his face and, despite the distance between them, recognized him immediately. It was Min Joo Chan, the terror of criminals, strong as a machine and fast as a cheetah. No criminal he chased had escaped from him. So why was Joo Young still stubbornly running? Perhaps he had no intention of giving up without a fight. Yes, his entire mission crumbled
Over the following days, police searched the entire house of Choi Hyun Sik with the help of the Gwangju police, and new evidence was brought to Seoul every now and then. Even Seo In Sung's phone was found with messages from an unlisted number full of threats that if Seo In Sung did not confess to being the "Cherry Blossom Reaper", his parents would pay for it. Recent messages said that he should come to the park, but leave the car a few streets away. After that, nothing more, just a message sent to the assistant in which Seo In Sung admitted that he was the "Cherry Blossom Reaper" and could no longer live with it. In Choi Hyun Sik's studio, a phone with a sim card was also found, which after many analyzes was connected to the restricted number from which messages were sent to Seo In Sung. The messages on this phone were deleted, but as nothing was ever completely lost, it was possible to establish that this phone was definitely sending messages to Seo In Sung's number, and the times
Soo Min entered the interrogation room and sat down at the table in front of a man who until recently was called Choi Hyun Sik.- Lee Joo Young-ssi...- Soo Min called him by his real name, though she had a hard time getting used to the fact that this was his name.- At the last interrogation you told us about your childhood again, but now I'd like to hear the full story of how you carried out your mission.- she said, quite cautiously to encourage him to speak. Soo Min could see clearly that he was angry with her for approaching him like that while they were talking in the basement of his house. He felt clearly deceived and spoke to her very reluctantly, but she still wanted to get the whole truth out of him. Joo Chan offered to help, assuring Joo Young would sing everything nicely after one interrogation with him, but Soo Min preferred to personally interrogate the "Cherry Blossom Reaper".- I already told you everything, Soo Min. Don't you remember?- he spoke to her comple
- What about the KIA car that belonged to your father? How did you get it?- Soo Min asked, curious about this part of the story.- As for this car, when I took it from the junkyard, I didn't necessarily think about the plan.- Joo Young confessed.- I just liked this car and I didn't want it to be destroyed. When I was a child, I asked if my father would give me this car when I get older, but he said no, he would like to buy me a car more worthy of an heir to a huge fortune. Then CEO Choi added that I should not think about such old junk.- and as he said it, one could see the disappointment on his face.- It seems funny now, but as a child, I felt very hurt. So later, when I found out that my father had instructed Secretary Lee to take the car to the junkyard and see it destroyed, I had to do something. Since I knew how much Secretary Lee wanted to be friends with me, I called him and asked to run an errand that I was supposed to handle myself. Later I called the junkyard and aske
- I don't want to believe that you could have done it all yourself. I think someone helped you, at least with some of these things.- added Soo Min, looking at him closely.- Apparently I'm not just a genius at fashion design.- Joo Young replied, his face turning serious.- You think I couldn't do it all? Why? Do you doubt my intelligence?- he asked kind of reproachfully.- I'm saying I did everything myself. I know it may be hard to believe, but I learn really fast, much faster than others. If you ask at the schools I attended, they will confirm my words. I have always had the best academic record and heard many times people calling me a genius. But to me it was natural and I never understood what all these delights were for.- he explained.- Well, if you say so, I will not pursue this topic anymore.- Soo Min surrendered, seeing that even if her suspicions were right, and he was lying, she would not be able to get any information about a possible helper out of him.- We alrea