Chapter 240.2

Chapter 240.2

Kim Chunbok would faint at the sight of a mere cross; how could he be a dangerous individual? The formerly gentle look in Ohn Isu’s eyes hardened.

“Are you here to catch Kim Chunbok?”

“Yes.”

Her heart sank. If they were here to catch him, would he be sent back to that mental hospital?

Kim Chunbok…

He said he didn’t want to go to the hospital…

“First, we will ensure Ohn Isu’s safety and isolate her.”

“What?”

“There’s no time. Kim Chunbok is a sensitive and unstable patient suffering from mild delusional disorder. This could escalate, so please quietly follow our instructions.”

“No, he’s just a simple-minded man…”

At that, the man’s gray eyes twitched. He shook off the snowflakes piled on his head and then stared at Ohn Isu with a blade-like gaze. Ohn Isu gripped the back door and braced her legs.

“Kim Chunbok may be unstable, but he’s kind.”

‘He didn’t even raise his voice at a piece of trash like me…’

The man coughed a couple of times as if he had eaten something that gave him hives. But it was true. How common is it for someone to collapse at the sound of church bells and then wake up after a good sleep? Having dealt with many drunkards, Ohn Isu thought Kim Chunbok, who could be easily subdued by pure and innocent words, was impressive and remarkable.

“Um, could you show me your badge again?”

With her trembling subsiding, Ohn Isu raised her chin and demanded. Who were these people? Only then did her suspicious gaze turn toward the three men.

Something felt off. The hit-and-run driver who had brushed past Kim Chunbok was nowhere to be found, yet why were they treating Kim Chunbok as if he were more vicious?

“I heard that Kim Chunbok has a guardian. Who are you?”

Then, the man who had been rubbing the back of his neck and staring into space spoke.

“I’m his brother-in-law.”

“….”

“….”

The sound of snow falling filled the silence of the moment. Brother-in-law? So Mr. Kim Chunbok is this man’s brother-in-law? His wife’s… younger brother perhaps?

Ohn Isu looked at the towering man with newfound eyes. He seemed to be deep in thought as he rubbed his chin and chuckled, “A police officer…”

“I’d like to make a proposal to you, Ohn Isu.”

Ohn Isu became wary at the sudden condescension.

“I can help this pension operate again.”

“….”

‘How did he know that information?’

“But in return, I need you to report what conversations you have with Kim Chunbok, what makes him react sensitively, when he usually has headaches, what his physical abilities are like, and especially if there are objects, places, or people he tends to stare at for a long time. Can you write that down and report it monthly…”

It was at that moment that a woman, her complexion pale, screamed loudly.

“Kim Chunbok!”

It was the moment he paused at her unexpected reaction.

“It’s a listening device! It really was a listening device! My uncle wasn’t crazy!! Kim Chunbok!! Kim Chunbok! Come out here! I’ve got proof! Aha! Kim Chunbok wasn’t crazy! There really were people watching him, ugh!”

Ohn Isu jumped around, pointing at the three men, but her mouth was suddenly shut tight.

In an instant, Ohn Isu, who had sensed someone’s presence first, was pulled back by Lee Wooshin, who was trying to close the back door. But before that, Kia roughly swatted Lee Wooshin’s arm away and wrapped his arms around Ohn Isu’s shoulders and head.

“Uninvited guests should leave.”

Lee Wooshin raised an eyebrow. He narrowed his eyes, trying to catch any unspoken clues from Kia’s face.

However, his eyes, still devoid of any emotion, glanced at the woman’s crown before bouncing back to Lee Wooshin.

It was Lee Wooshin who first burst into laughter. He exhaled a foggy breath and placed his hands on his hips.

Bang! The door slammed shut.

“Ha….”

A strange sigh escaped him. This was turning out to be quite the situation.

“The owner of the winter castle…”

Lee Wooshin pressed down on the earpiece that had been signaling him since earlier while looking at the old sign that read ‘Winter Castle.’ His previously cold and businesslike expression momentarily crumbled.

At the same time, the bright lights suddenly turned on in the lodge that had been shrouded in darkness. Lee Wooshin stared blankly at the cozy little winter castle.

“Seoryeong. Something happened here.”

His soft voice was drowned out by the falling snow.

“Kia, that b*stard is with a young rookie cop right now…”