Don't Get in My Way
"Uh... well, that's..."
The Prosecutor General wiped sweat from his brow with a handkerchief, looking utterly embarrassed.
"A special prosecutor, young master—that's not what they're for."
"Then what?"
"Exactly as the name implies: a special prosecutor. They're for when you need an investigation that's independent from our prosecutorial organization—fair, neutral. Not for recklessly screwing over some target on a whim..."
"Recklessly? Are you saying the Prosecutor General thinks reclaiming the precious homes of Incheon's citizens from that dump is reckless?"
"It's land with rightful owners too. So we have to hand it back so they can use it properly. Isn't that what state institutions are for? You're neglecting your duties right now."
"That's something you should take up with the police bureau."
"Oh~, so I have to go grace the police with my presence too?"
This guy's a stickler for principles, totally blocked up. No wonder Inaeun tried to dismantle the special prosecutor team like that.
"Young master, you seem close with Prosecutor Inaeun, so you must know this, but the prosecution is an investigative body. We can arrest a criminal or two, or wipe out a small gang, but a large-scale military op? Impossible."
"..."
"You seem to want a Terminator, but that's an execution tool, not a weapon, young master. Please visit the appropriate agency for your purposes."
"Ah, I haven't explained that part yet."
"?"
"The police will cooperate too."
The Prosecutor General squinted in disbelief.
"...Is that true?"
Of course it's bullshit. I haven't even brought it up.
Well, if I make them cooperate in the end, it won't be a lie, right?
"Is that all? We're gonna hash it out with the city council and city hall and bulldoze the whole thing. Think about how it'd look if the prosecution's the only one sitting it out. Does that make any sense?"
"Ahem..."
"Police bureau, city hall support, and even our Militaris's Pacific Night. I've got it all lined up. Fifteen mechs getting deployed alone—what's there to fear? Why pull back now?"
"Me-, mechs... fifteen...!?"
He looked shocked at the mention of deploying fifteen national-level weapons.
"Yeah. Fifteen mechs. All custom units."
"Cu-, custom units too...!"
"Now do you get the scale? I'm not saying this out of boredom."
"Ugh..."
The Prosecutor General's face twisted in deep confusion as he pondered.
"While the knights and main forces sweep the interior of the Namdong Industrial Complex, the special prosecutors will team up with police to catch anything leaking out. In the end, we'll clean up the headache that's plagued Incheon for years."
"...I get what you're saying. Understood."
"Good to hear. We can't let the Namdong scum catch on, so around Sunday, announce the emergency special prosecutor setup and coordination with each group. My secretary will send the detailed schedule—check it."
"...Understood, young master."
His face wasn't thrilled, but he nodded in the end.
"For the special prosecutor, someone experienced like Prosecutor Inaeun seems right. What do you think, Prosecutor General?"
He glanced back and forth between me and Inaeun, blinked rapidly with a groan, then agreed.
"Yes. We'll appoint Prosecutor Inaeun as special prosecutor."
"Good. Oh, and absolute secrecy until the op starts, but once it does, we'll call in every media outlet and advertise big-time. Make sure the prosecution doesn't lose face—throw in as many resources and personnel as possible."
"...We'll do that."
"Now that's the spirit."
I thought he was just a rigid rule-monger, but once things got rolling, he went along smoothly. A bit frustrating, but not bad. Feels like he gets it, at least.
"Mind if I ask one thing?"
"What?"
He paused for a beat.
"...That bill floating around the council right now—is that you behind it, young master?"
"That bill? You mean the permanent special prosecutor one?"
"..."
His face soured the moment I mentioned the permanent special prosecutor office. Lawyers will fight tooth and nail against it, and yeah, that checks out. Guy sucks at hiding his expressions.
"Whatever, think what you want. I'm heading out first."
No desire to chat longer with this middle-aged dude, so I stood right up. Inaeun and the Prosecutor General rose in sync.
And then,
"That bill won't pass."
"..."
The Prosecutor General declared it firmly, swallowing his tension and fear.
Ha. Why spoil the vibe?
"No matter how rotten the world gets, there's still a minimum of self-correction."
I turned to face him, but he kept going.
"A bill like that can't pass the city council. Even if it does, city hall will veto it."
I sighed and approached him. His face right in my nose was gross, but I'd endure it. Seems like a guy clinging to outdated justice—pity, but that era's over.
"Prosecutor General Jong Jin-hyeok."
"..."
He tensed up hard, lips tight, eyes bulging.
I smiled at him.
"Fighting!"
"...!!"
Gave him a cute grin, but his face twisted worse. I backed off quick and headed for the door. Inaeun stuck by my side, a few secretaries dashed ahead to clear the path.
"Ah, um..."
The desk secretary who'd been sitting there stood awkwardly, trembling, avoiding my eyes—probably from the forced kiss earlier. Kinda cute.
Smack!
"Eek?!"
Slapped that plump ass and strode down the hall. Business at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office done—now just need to wrangle the police, council, and city hall.
"Naeun-ah."
"Yess~."
"Once the permanent special prosecutor office is set up, I'll slot in 10 private judges from my side. You handle the prosecutors—round up ones to my taste."
"Yes. I'll find some that suit Master's palate."
"And Seung-hee, scout someone for special prosecutor chief on our side. Special judges too."
"Yes."
The permanent special prosecutor office's decisions are made by vote: 10 private judges, 5 special prosecutors, 5 special judges, and 5 appointees by the chief. Anything needs majority approval, so controlling my 10 private judges gives me 40%. If Inaeun flips just 2 prosecutors, that's over half. Plant my own chief, and it's total domination.
Considering the bill's scope—unrestricted, no sacred cows in Incheon, broad and decisive judicial probes—it's swallowing Incheon's entire judiciary whole.
All from one bill passing.
"...Before planting a chief, routing through Incheon's Chief Prosecutor might look better. Less backlash from the legal world."
"You mean find someone in the prosecution?"
"Gotta be some loyal to our group here too."
"Of course, but the Prosecutor General right now..."
I shot her a glance, and Seung-hee nodded, backing off.
"Yes. We'll do that."
Didn't say much, but she got it.
"That guy's too indecisive—won't last long. Seems to get it, then spouts crap."
"Yes. We'll handle it."
"Not now. After everything's wrapped."
"Yes."
+++
The rooftop was clear. The security who'd blocked me earlier were sprawled on the ground—all withdrawn. Obvious, but their boss is locked in my AV right now? Ditch the captain and bail?
Ridiculous.
"They didn't smash my AV and kidnap Ponytail, did they?"
Checked just in case—AV fine, Gong Seo-young safe inside. Just looked a bit down.
- !!
She spotted me and flung herself at the window, babbling something. Probably "let me out."
Approached the AV pad; door slid open. She bolted out but got snatched by Baekseol and Levi, dragged back in.
"Let go! What the hell are you doing?!"
Watched her kick and flail as they hauled her, then boarded the AV.
"Kyaaah!!"
Baekseol and Levi had already stripped off half her thick gear. Flesh peeked from under gloves and tough uniform.
Just as expected—killer body.
"Hey, she get hurt in the fight earlier?"
"Just subdued her gently. She's fine."
"Yeah?"
Whatever then.
"Think nice thoughts. I'll recruit you for big bucks."
"Eek!! Nooo!!!"
Whipped out my dick in the starting AV and pounced on Gong Seo-young.