Chapter 732: This Time, I Will Kill You for Sure.
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 732: This Time, I Will Kill You for Sure.
Tap, tap, tap.
Tap, tap, tap.
Joo So-yang walked with hurried steps, her face flushed with anticipation.
She was currently in a state of extreme excitement. The moment she had been longing for had finally arrived.
To think he would actually return...
She had assumed their next meeting would be at the Tang Clan. She thought that once he returned to his main base, he would have no reason to come back here.
But he had returned. Her beloved, whom she had missed every single day, was back.
How could she not be excited?
Tap, tap, tap, tap.
Her pace quickened even further, her footsteps racing alongside her rising emotions.
In her heart, she wanted to use a movement technique to fly there, but she couldn't allow a disaster like the wind messing up her hair or ruining her makeup. She wanted to maintain her most beautiful appearance.
After all, today was the day she would greet her beloved.
Thus, she settled for a brisk walk, moving as fast as she could without overexerting herself. She hurried toward the Law Enforcement Hall, which felt unusually far away today.
Tap, tap, tap.
After walking for what felt like an eternity, the plaque reading 'Law Enforcement Hall' finally came into view.
Thump, thump.
She felt her heart pounding against her ribs. The realization that she had finally arrived hit her.
Sun-woo-nim is in there...
Filled with a sense of elation, Joo So-yang quickened her pace even more.
Creek!
Reaching the entrance, she threw the doors open without hesitation and stepped inside. She sprinted toward the office of Paeng Ga-ryeon, the Master of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Before long, she came to a halt in front of the office door.
"Whew..."
She took a deep breath while staring at the elegant door. Facing her beloved was a mentally taxing ordeal; if she wasn't careful, she felt as though her heart might actually stop.
Joo So-yang took several more deep breaths. She pulled a small bronze mirror from her robes to check her reflection. Fortunately, her hair was perfectly in place, and there wasn't a single smudge on her makeup. She was as beautiful as ever.
Good.
Finally, Joo So-yang raised her hand.
Knock, knock, knock.
She tapped gently on the door.
"Who is it?"
A familiar woman's voice answered. It was Paeng Ga-ryeon.
"...It is I."
Joo So-yang spoke, doing her best to feign composure.
"Come in."
As soon as Paeng Ga-ryeon gave her permission, Joo So-yang threw the door open without a second's delay. Her desire to see her beloved as quickly as possible manifested in her actions.
As the door swung wide, she saw him.
The man she respected, admired, liked, and loved more than anyone else in the world. Her master and lover, Sun-woo.
"Why were you pacing around out there instead of coming in?"
Sun-woo asked with a playful smile. It seemed he had sensed her hesitating outside through his spiritual sense.
Patter, patter!
Joo So-yang lunged at him immediately, as if she had completely abandoned any thought of maintaining her dignity.
Wham!
She buried herself in Sun-woo's arms with incredible speed.
"Whoa... whoa..."
Tilt.
Sun-woo's body began to tip backward. He had lost his balance slightly due to Joo So-yang's sudden, forceful charge.
Thud.
He fell completely onto his back, and Joo So-yang collapsed right on top of him.
"Sun-woo-nim... do you know... how long it has been... truly... this humble one... I..."
Clinging to him, Joo So-yang began to ramble in her excitement. Seeing him in the flesh made it impossible for her to control her emotions.
"Wait... calm down for a second..."
Sun-woo spoke with a flustered expression.
"Sun-woo-nim... Sun-woo-nim... Sun-woo-nim..."
But Joo So-yang had no intention of calming down. She simply burrowed deeper into his chest.
Good grief.
Sun-woo looked troubled. It seemed she had become even more clingy during the time they were apart.
Stroke, stroke.
Sun-woo raised his hand and began to gently stroke her hair to soothe her. Joo So-yang accepted the gesture quietly, a look of pure bliss on her face.
The two remained in their reunion for quite some time.
*
"I am sorry... I have made a fool of myself."
Joo So-yang spoke while looking at Sun-woo, her face flushed with embarrassment.
She had vowed to herself multiple times before coming here that she would remain calm and composed. She wanted to show the poise of an older woman.
But those resolutions crumbled the moment she laid eyes on him. She simply couldn't suppress the overwhelming surge of emotion.
She couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Instead of acting like a mature woman, she had greeted him like a puppy finding its master.
"It just means you were that happy to see me, right? I liked it."
Sun-woo replied with a gentle smile. Although it had been a somewhat unsightly scene, he didn't mind it. It was proof of how sincerely she loved him.
"Ah... Sun-woo-nim... how can you be... so... so magnanimous..."
Joo So-yang spoke with a dazed expression. His broad-mindedness in accepting even her unsightly behavior caused her affection for him to soar once again.
Here she goes again.
Sun-woo looked awkward. It seemed Joo So-yang's habit of praising him at every opportunity was kicking in. While he didn't dislike compliments, she always took them to an extreme. He needed to cut her off appropriately.
"More importantly, Joo So-yang, I received your letter. It was very well-organized."
Sun-woo immediately changed the subject to stop her praise.
"So you really did come because of the letter."
Upon hearing those words, Joo So-yang's expression instantly turned serious. It was a shift in attitude possible only because she drew a clear line between public and private matters.
"That's right. Seeing how they intend to use me until the very end... I couldn't just sit back and watch."
Sun-woo's eyes flashed coldly. He had already been betrayed and used once. Seeing them bring him up again to exploit him made his blood boil. The anger of Jang Sam, who was assimilated with him, was being transmitted directly.
"That's why I'm going to get my revenge. Thoroughly, this time."
Sun-woo spat out the words with cold fury. He intended to make them pay dearly. Their social status, their political position, and their very lives—he intended to destroy it all.
"I have made some preparations, Sun-woo-nim," Joo So-yang said calmly.
"Preparations?"
"Yes. I have recruited the majority of the Anti-Alliance faction's executives, including my own supporters. They will be a great help."
She had finished all the preparations she could. By bringing in her supporters and the leaders of the faction opposing the Alliance Leader, she had secured a solid foundation. She didn't know exactly what Sun-woo's plan was, but at the very least, they wouldn't easily lose the battle of public opinion.
"Well done."
Sun-woo gently patted Joo So-yang's head. She was truly a reliable woman, handling matters so perfectly and precisely.
"Oh, Ga-ryeon."
Sun-woo looked at Paeng Ga-ryeon and tossed a book from his robes toward her.
Snatch.
"What... is this?"
Paeng Ga-ryeon asked, looking puzzled as she caught the book.
"It's the data from the Hao Clan's independent investigation into the serial rape and murder cases."
Sun-woo spoke in a flat tone.
"Have woodblocks made for all of it. I want to be able to print as many copies as we need."
If they made woodblock prints, they wouldn't need to transcribe everything by hand. They could churn out countless copies just by applying ink. That was why he ordered the plates to be made—to spread the word of Lee Jae-won's depravity far and wide.
"Understood."
Paeng Ga-ryeon answered immediately. Since it was an order from her master, who was like the heavens to her, she didn't hesitate for a moment.
"Thank you."
Sun-woo expressed his gratitude. He liked her attitude—executing his orders without a single complaint or question.
All preparations are complete.
Sun-woo thought to himself. Everything was ready. Now, all that remained was the execution. The execution of the great plan that would utterly ruin Lee Jae-won.
This time, I will kill you for sure.
Sun-woo's murderous aura began to thicken.
*
Lee Jae-won was lost in deep thought, his expression incredibly grave. He was wrestling with a serious dilemma.
Is there no bitch I can snatch and fuck without anyone knowing?
His "serious dilemma" was how to satisfy his lust. Because the serial rape and murder cases were being re-examined, he hadn't been able to play around with his crotch as he pleased. He had lost count of how many months it had been since he last had his way.
I'm at my fucking limit.
And today, he had finally hit that wall. He could no longer endure it. Thus, he agonized over how he could get some action.
Sigh... fuck... the easiest way would be to just fuck my wives.
In truth, the easiest and most trouble-free method was to share the pleasures of the bed with his wives. No one would point fingers at a couple confirming their affection for one another.
No, but seriously, fuck! How am I supposed to stick it in those hags who only have big tits!
But Lee Jae-won shook his head violently. It was the easiest way, but also the one he hated most. His wives, whose tits and buttocks had grown fleshy and thick, were far from his ideal. No matter how pretty they were, one look at their bodies made his erection plummet. He couldn't bring himself to do it, no matter how starved he was.
Kidnapping and raping is still the best.
Lee Jae-won fell into deep contemplation. To him, the ultimate method was kidnapping and murder-rape. He could enjoy a woman of his taste without having to take any responsibility, then kill her and throw her away. What could be simpler or more convenient?
But the timing is bad.
The problem was the current state of affairs. Due to a series of malicious rumors, the prestige of the Cheonmu Alliance had taken a significant hit. If another serial rape-murder case occurred where the culprit couldn't be caught, the Alliance's reputation would fall into the gutter.
He debated whether he should suppress his desires for the sake of the Alliance's prestige.
Sex... I want to have sex... Sex...
After agonizing for who knows how long...
Spring!
Lee Jae-won suddenly stood up. He had made up his mind.
I became the Alliance Leader to be happy. Did I become the Alliance Leader just to maintain prestige?
He decided to go through with it. No matter how much he thought about it, suppressing his own happiness for the sake of the Alliance's reputation felt wrong. Wasn't the whole point of being the Alliance Leader to be happy? If the position hindered his happiness, wasn't that putting the cart before the horse?
Yeah, let's just do it. If I snatch someone outside of Jinan, no one will know!
Having finished his rationalization, Lee Jae-won began to move. He intended to use a movement technique to head toward Jiangxi Province instead of Shandong. If he committed the act in another region, there would be no reason for suspicion, and the Cheonmu Alliance wouldn't be blamed.
Huh?
Just then, his spiritual sense picked something up.
Bang!
The office door was thrown open violently.
"Alliance Leader!"
A man appeared through the doorway. He was a man with a neat appearance, dressed in the robes of a scholar. It was the Chief Strategist, Zhuge Chan.
"What is it?"
Lee Jae-won asked, his face twisted in a scowl. He didn't appreciate the man bursting into his office without even knocking.
Ugh, why won't this Chink listen? Fuck, does he think I'm a joke? This is some real bullshit.
He glared at the man with a terrifying gaze. If he had come for some trivial matter, Lee Jae-won intended to squeeze every drop of tears, snot, and blood out of him.
"Something... something terrible has happened!"
Zhuge Chan spoke, his face flushed as he looked at Lee Jae-won.
"I asked what the terrible thing is!"
Lee Jae-won glared at him with sharp eyes.
Just get to the point, you bastard.
He was irritated by the man's stalling.
"Another body of a raped and murdered woman has been discovered in the brothels!" Zhuge Chan shouted at the top of his lungs.
"What?!"
Upon hearing those words, Lee Jae-won's face filled with shock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
He hadn't done anything yet. He hadn't kidnapped, raped, or killed anyone.
So how could a rape-murder case have happened? How could it happen when he, the culprit, hadn't even started?
Doubt began to cloud Lee Jae-won's eyes.