Chapter 88
Moreover, the young martial master had even shown a measure of courtesy.
“I offer my sincerest apologies for disturbing you so early, Inspector. Here are the written confessions, statements of guilt, and all supporting evidence. I entrust them to you for proper examination and judgment. As for me, I must now pursue the true culprit without delay.”
For Inspector Hak Jin-seong, who knew his constables could never subdue someone of this caliber, there was no reason to argue with a martial master who was volunteering to leave peacefully.
“Go on, then. I’ll personally examine the records and evidence, and I’ll dispatch an investigative team to the site without delay.”
For the Inspector, it felt as if a rice cake had fallen into his lap while he was napping—not just a stroke of luck, but a remarkable merit gained without lifting a finger.
The only matter that troubled him was the implication of a supreme martial family in all this.
But even that concern seemed to vanish, as this young master had declared he would handle it through the laws of the martial world. There was nothing left to worry about.
“Before I depart, I have two requests for you, Inspector.”
“Speak freely. Whatever it is.”
Inspector Hak Jin-seong had already made up his mind—he’d grant anything, so long as he could see this martial artist off without issue. And yet, a ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) part of him worried: what if the request was something he couldn’t fulfill?
But then—
“I’ve sealed off the Seongha Sangbang’s warehouses and valuables in Shimjeong-hyeon and delegated them to the local office. Please send someone to take them over immediately. I would be grateful if everything could be liquidated and the proceeds distributed fairly among the families of the victims. A full register with names and hometowns has already been compiled, so the task should pose no difficulty.”