Chapter 52
Chapter 52
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 52
Chapter Title: Vampire Detective
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For the past three days, I'd been holed up in a detached house, rolling around in bed with Choi Sun-mi.
Her body was amazing, for one thing. And there was also a slight unease about her potential betrayal. Even if she was moaning and writhing beneath me on the surface, she might be plotting something behind my back.
'In the original drama, she was the woman who betrayed the Black Cross Society.'
I'd prepared some countermeasures, just in case.
First off, the sex videos. I'd threatened that if she pulled any bullshit, I'd leak the high-definition footage not just across Korea but overseas too.
Choi Sun-mi was the type who valued her own life above all else. And she had an equal thirst for success. Having those videos spread would shatter her life, so she'd want to avoid it more than anything.
'But she's even more obedient than I expected. Is it really Stockholm syndrome?'
Lying on the bed where I'd tumbled with her until this morning, I checked my smartphone. A text from Choi Sun-mi had come in.
Choi Sun-mi: As per Yu-jin nim's orders, I've gone to work without panties.
She'd snapped a photo in the bathroom at her workplace and sent it over. It showed her tight skirt hiked up, revealing her crotch wrapped in coffee-colored pantyhose—no panties in sight. The faint pubic hair pressed against the stockings and her prominent labia were captured perfectly.
'What the hell is with this woman? Does she have a natural-born slave kink?'
Whatever I ordered, she did it. No joke—Choi Sun-mi faithfully carried out my commands without a hint of refusal or resistance.
If I demanded a video of her masturbating in the bathroom, she'd actually do it there and send it over.
Choi Sun-mi: Yu-jin nim... My pussy is throbbing so much. I want your cock inside me soon...
These days, she was even sending messages like this on her own initiative. I hadn't forced her; they were voluntary.
'...Ha. Was she just a slut all along?'
As I texted her to go masturbate, I recalled the Black Cross Society info she'd shared before. Choi Sun-mi belonged to the Red Light Special Task Force but also worked at their headquarters. The task force was just for show, after all.
'The Black Cross Society has already pieced together my abilities.'
They'd thoroughly investigated and analyzed Red Light's superpower—machine manipulation, aka hacking.
It surprised even me. I'd only used hacking a few times, and they'd already figured it out this much.
'Red Light's collaborator... They got that wrong.'
The Black Cross Society believed Red Light had a collaborator. They were currently mobilizing to hunt down both Red Light and their accomplice. The vampire hunt was on hold. They were going all-in to catch Red Light alone.
'...And they've planned a trap to nab Red Light.'
They're setting up training facilities for vampire hunters, like the Sunset Fitness Club. And they're subtly leaking info into the underworld. They figured a cocky bastard like Red Light, confident in his skills, would strike again.
'Hmm. If Choi Sun-mi hadn't tipped me off about the trap... I might've gone for it.'
It just looked like a chance to thin out the vampire hunters. Honestly, I was confident I could wipe out 100 of them no problem.
'But it's a well-prepared trap, apparently.'
The Korean Black Cross Society must be seriously pissed—they'd stationed snipers around the trap site and even hidden bombs throughout the building.
The funny part was hearing they'd deploy Javelin missiles to catch me.
'Those are anti-tank missiles. They'd use that shit in Seoul?'
It showed just how badly the Black Cross Society wanted me dead.
'But if I don't go, that's that.'
I'm not arrogant. Sure, I'm top-tier at close-quarters combat and massacring vampire hunters. But I'm not invincible.
For example, snipers. I can't dodge bullets from a blind spot. Or if I'm surrounded in an open area. If they encircle me and unload, even I would end up Swiss cheese.
'Still, I need to cull some vampire hunters. Time's running out.'
I'd gotten info from Choi Sun-mi on lone operators, not grouped up. My plan: assassinate them. If her intel was solid, it'd be low-risk.
Bzzz.
A message came in. I thought it was Choi Sun-mi, but no—it was Moon Ji-hyuk.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Taker. Found him.
Taker: Oh. You beat me to it. Who is it?
Moon Ji-hyuk: Ji An-seok, section chief. Retired special forces soldier, wounded in Iraq five months ago.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Has a motive. His only family, his father who ran a factory, committed suicide after bullying from a conglomerate.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Turns out the Dawn Group squeezed him financially and even sicced gangsters on him for a long time. Ji An-seok learned this right before retiring.
I nodded. Spot on.
"Moon Ji-hyuk's got skills. Didn't think he'd actually find him."
I'd planned to spoon-feed him if he came up empty. Easier to manipulate that way.
Taker: That's him. Ji An-seok. I suspected him too but wasn't sure, so I didn't say. He went to Mexico three months ago.
Taker: Probably met a broker there for weapons and bombs. Problem is, his current location is unknown.
Moon Ji-hyuk: His location is unknown?
Taker: I'm not omnipotent. And he was just one suspect I hadn't dug into properly yet.
Taker: I'll hit you up after a full investigation on Ji An-seok.
Moon Ji-hyuk: No time, Taker.
Taker: I know. Don't rush me. Rushing won't help. We need to stay cool to stop him.
Taker: Take it easy and wait. You're the vampire detective—you'll make the arrest. Don't go getting hurt wandering around.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Got it.
I grinned and stood up.
'While Moon Ji-hyuk's chasing Ji An-seok... Time to off some lone vampire hunters.'
Donning my clown mask, I became Red Light and started assassinating isolated vampire hunters.
Choi Sun-mi's intel checked out—no lies. She had truly submitted to me.
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Sunday.
Moon Ji-hyuk decided to finally take a proper rest for the first time in ages.
Lately, work had kept him from any real downtime. His vampire body handled the physical strain fine, but mentally, he was wearing thin.
"This place's budae jjigae is seriously delicious, right?"
Yang Jung-min, sitting across from him, smiled as she spoke. Moon Ji-hyuk couldn't help but smile back at her.
Just looking at her melted away all his recent mental fatigue. It was like a warm breeze blowing through his weary mind, making flowers bloom.
He had to admit it—he'd fallen for the woman before him, Yang Jung-min.
Her mere presence brought such peace and joy. He was surprised at himself, but it felt good.
"Yeah. Totally worth the hour-long wait."
"It's the place from TV. Famous Incheon budae jjigae spot."
"Feels even tastier eating with you, Jung-min."
Moon Ji-hyuk cringed after saying it. Sounded corny even to him.
"Really? I was thinking the same. We must be on the same wavelength."
Yang Jung-min beamed. Moon Ji-hyuk couldn't look away. That pure smile made his heart flutter.
Bzzz.
His tactless smartphone vibrated. He wanted to ignore it, but his job wouldn't allow it. Urgent calls or texts came at random.
"Sigh."
"I'm fine. Check it."
"Thanks. Excuse me a sec."
Not a call—a message. From Taker, who he'd been chatting with often lately.
Taker: Big trouble! Ji An-seok's already snuck back into Korea. He's heading to Dawn Group HQ by car right now! And Dawn Group HQ is packed for their 60th anniversary event!
Moon Ji-hyuk's face hardened instantly. Yang Jung-min gasped at his expression—the most serious she'd ever seen.
"...Something urgent?"
"Yeah, sorry, Jung-min. Gotta go."
"Work? Can't be helped. I'll drive you."
They'd come in her car. She'd suggested the Incheon spot.
"No, it's fine. Taxi will do."
"My car's faster."
"...It's dangerous."
"I'm a cop too."
Moon Ji-hyuk relented.
"...Thanks, then."
"You got it! Witness my traffic squad driving skills!"
Moon Ji-hyuk and Yang Jung-min raced toward Dawn Group HQ.
'Gotta beat him there and nab Ji An-seok!'
His leg bounced anxiously in the passenger seat. A quick search showed over 10,000 people at HQ for the event.
The chairman's family would all be there. Ji An-seok planned to wipe them out too.
'Damn it. Too complacent! Didn't think he'd drag civilians into his revenge! He's lost his mind!'
Ji An-seok no longer cared about his own life.
Yang Jung-min asked the fidgeting Moon Ji-hyuk.
"Never seen you this rattled, Ji-hyuk... What's going on?"
"Terror attack. Ex-soldier targeting Dawn Group!"
"What?!"
Shocked, Yang Jung-min bit her lip and floored the accelerator.
Moon Ji-hyuk called Team Leader Oh Jung-jin.
"What is it, Detective Moon? Calling out of the blue."
"Team leader! Terror! Ex-soldier Ji An-seok's bombing Dawn Group HQ! Need SWAT backup—now!"
"What? Outta nowhere..."
"Terror, team leader! Thousands die if we're late!"
"Shit. This intel solid?"
"Rock solid! His dad suicided from Dawn Group's pressure! He's heading there now! Seal off roads near HQ!"
"Fuck. Bomb terror in Korea... Damn it."
Click.
Call ended. Even lazy Oh Jung-jin would handle terror seriously. Probably requesting backup now.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Taker! Exact location?
Taker: No clue! Just know he's in a dump truck.
Moon Ji-hyuk: Truck? Plate number?
Taker: 6734!
Gold. Moon Ji-hyuk fired it off to Oh Jung-jin.
"We're here!"
"Thanks! Wait here, Jung-min!"
He flung the door open and scanned around. Straight ahead, the anniversary event raged in front of HQ. Pro singers on a stage. Dozens of police cars sped in from afar.
'Where's the bastard? Cops incoming means they haven't nabbed him yet!'
Then he spotted a suspicious man. Black jacket, baseball cap pulled low, heading inside HQ.
Instinct screamed it.
'Ji An-seok! It's him!'
Moon Ji-hyuk bolted toward HQ.