Starting a Criminal Takedown Broadcast

Dungeons appeared throughout the world.

Inside the dungeons, monsters that didn’t belong to this world appeared, and weapons alone were insufficient to kill them.

That’s when Awakened ones appeared to kill the monsters, and the world escaped from crisis, but not everyone who gained power was a good person.

“So, is my job to eliminate criminals?”

“No. This time it’s inspection. And incidentally, to overhaul the system too.”

A story I’ve heard at least 30 times already.

During the special training for Returnees. They taught about the First Dungeon Gate Incident in every history class.

They passionately explained how the world had developed, and what kind of progress Korea had made within it, but it didn’t particularly resonate with me.

After spending 30 years in another world, even praise for Korea doesn’t stir any feelings.

“So, where am I heading to?”

“Korea.”

“… May I submit my resignation?”

“We don’t accept resignations.”

Damn this black association.

If only the salary wasn’t so good, I would have quit right away.

‘Korea.’

The country where I originally lived.

To be precise, I’m a Korean from 20 years ago.

I had gladly accepted the Returnee affiliation out of nostalgia, but how my teeth gritted when I saw how they tried to use people from 20 years ago like slaves, claiming we were still citizens.

The one who protected me from government officials who tried to force contracts by citing strange laws is the woman in front of me now.

The Returnee Association, R.A Association President, Sandra.

A figure who is mentioned as the first candidate when selecting the strongest human in the world.

The pinnacle of magicians and one who achieved the dream of immortality.

‘Though she looks much younger now.’

Thanks to her, I was safely affiliated with R.A, and could live with humane treatment.

After that, I never accepted any mission related to Korea no matter what.

‘I’ll just endure it this once.’

Looking at her smiling slyly, I suppressed the anger that was rising up.

“How many team members will there be?”

“For now, you’ll go alone and cooperate with the domestic team.”

Bang-

Cancel.

The anger could not be suppressed.

“Madam President?”

“I’ll supplement with people within a month. Just bear with it until then. We’re busy with a lot of work lately.”

If she wasn’t my benefactor, I would have thrown my resignation and left.

“When do I depart?”

“Since there’s a meeting next week… today?”

That day, a crack formed in the association’s top floor, which was said to be unbreakable even by a nuclear bomb.

“What a mess.”

I’m looking at the documents of Korea’s Awakened Arrest Team, K.A.P, which were handed to me in advance on the private jet heading to Korea.

“No budget, no talent, and weak laws on top of that.”

The worst state with all three factors that make a country most vulnerable to crime.

It’s not as bad as Gotham City, but there’s a growing trend of people who aren’t afraid of committing crimes.

The biggest problem is private sanctions.

No one can avoid feeling angry when they see criminals who killed someone close to them living well.

When an Awakened who had a drink with someone who was arrested like that receives a similar punishment, the number of people who trust the police in Korea is decreasing.

“Where should I start fixing?”

As an executive of the Returnee Association, I’m going to Korea with R.A’s full authority to overhaul their system.

Using R.A’s full authority, even interference in internal affairs is possible when it comes to criminal elimination.

“Let’s meet them first and think about it.”

If the team members are no good, I’ll have to wait for support.

I closed the documents and fell into thought.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been on Korean soil.”

It’s already been 5 years.

If I include the other world, it’s been 35 years?

When I returned, I was not in Korea but just inside a building, so excluding that.

Since I went to the other world at 17, I’m finally properly setting foot on Korean soil after turning 50.

This time I have an official position, so it would be nice to go comfortably.

I have an ominous feeling.

I hope it’s just my imagination.

The Korea I visited after a long time had beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom.

It was an incredibly beautiful scenery compared to when I was eliminating criminal organizations in Mexico, Brazil, and Haiti.

‘After visiting dangerous areas. Korea without even a vacation.’

Well, from an outside perspective, Korea is considered a good country to live in.

There are plenty of places to play, things to see, and food to eat. On the surface, there’s no crime, and you don’t get shot while passing by like in America.

But looking inside, crimes are rampant, and those who commit crimes live even better.

… Compared to other countries, it is a decent place. But perhaps because it’s the country I was born in, it irritates me more.

“Welcome to Korea. National Intelligence Service agent, Oh Kyung-tae.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“The President is waiting for you.”

“Lead the way.”

I might seem a bit rude,

But I got into the car driven by Oh Kyung-tae and headed to the Blue House.

The view of Korea through the window seemed like 50 years had passed, not 20.

Instead of smartphones, people carried smart watches, and cars were capable of fully autonomous driving.

I heard there are flying cars too, but they’re not widespread because you have to pay a dedicated road fee.

In contrast, seeing people carrying swords and shields gives a fantasy feeling.

‘The cause of increased crime.’

There are people who are dangerous even with bare hands, so you can’t say someone is dangerous for carrying weapons, and monsters might suddenly appear.

That’s why crimes should be governed more strictly, but the penalties in this country haven’t changed even after 20 years.

“It’s peaceful.”

“Korea is a country with good public security.”

Whether he knows why I came, he emphasized the word “security” in his answer.

As someone loyal to the country, he seems uncomfortable just by my presence.

‘Then, you should have stopped me from coming.’

I thought about coming back someday, but I didn’t expect to come like this.

…

Maybe I’ll eat some tteokbokki.

♦♦♦

In the conference room set up at the Blue House.

The President, Police Chief, Prosecutor General, Minister of Justice, Prime Minister, Hunter Association President, and others. Leaders from each department were gathered.

And a woman at the center of them.

At 170cm, she was tall for a woman, with a voluptuous figure.

Her snow-white skin contrasted with her black hair that was like the night sky.

A woman a hundred out of a hundred would call beautiful, but her red eyes and characteristic expressionless demeanor created an atmosphere that blocked people from approaching.

R.A Crime Management Department member, Tia.

A true monster who has captured more than three digits of B-rank and higher villains, and has torn down more than 10 large criminal organizations.

In terms of one-on-one combat, she’s known to have a 70% win rate even against Sandra.

“As R.A has already informed you, the current judicial system in the Republic of Korea is difficult to prevent Awakened crimes. Korea also needs a new system appropriate for the new era.”

Even with many people’s gazes on her, Tia continued speaking without a drop of sweat or a change in facial expression, which made people even more uncomfortable.

“We already have a sufficient judicial system. Both statistics and perception acknowledge that our security is good.”

“The statistics are good. Then, I suppose you’re also aware of the statistics showing that security is gradually worsening?”

She continued speaking with various graphs displayed on the screen.

“Drugs are coming in, and the recidivism rate is very high. Plus, the most problematic issue is alcohol. The system that reduces sentences when abilities are misused while drunk is wrong.”

Just as drunk driving is called murder, using abilities in a drunken state can lead to mass murders.

“Punishments need to be severe for people to be cautious.”

“But we can’t put all criminals in prison, can we!?”

“Regarding that, drugs and various magical tools are already available. If the law is introduced, the association plans to support this.”

“No, can laws be made that easily? There are no precedents. No precedents.”

“Then, will you make laws only after incidents occur? And, there are already sufficient precedents.”

“An Awakened received a 5-year sentence for causing injury using abilities, but got a 1-year reduction due to intoxication. As a model prisoner, he was released after 3 years and 6 months. However, in less than 2 months, he again used his abilities to injure 3 people.”

An Awakened drunk injury case that occurred 3 months ago.

A criminal who had just been released caused an incident, creating a huge ripple effect.

Among people, there were claims that they were too scared to live, and countless posts criticizing the Ministry of Justice and the President appeared on the internet.

“We’ll consider it, but laws are not typically enacted that quickly.”

“I understand. That’s why I came personally.”

With those words, Tia’s atmosphere changed.

If just before she had an atmosphere that blocked people, now she exuded a dangerous aura that made it hard for those around her to even breathe.

“Immediate punishment and execution. Independent team formation, authorities recognized by any country in the world that I’ve received from the association.”

R.A is an organization that controls those with unknown powers, and they obtained various authorities to avoid being bound by countries.

The right to immediately destroy or penalize dangerous research.

The right to forcibly close a dungeon if it’s operated incorrectly.

Among them, the right Tia received was immediate judgment.

A right she earned by giving appropriate punishments to all criminals for three years.

Her word could become law.

…

With those words, Tia left the conference room.

It wasn’t a meeting to begin with.

It was a simple notification.

R.A had that much power.

“Hunter Association President Park Mu-jin. Not only did you lose such a talent, but that talent has become an enemy and is humiliating us. Do you have anything to say?”

“I apologize, Mr. President.”

Five years ago, Park Mu-jin coveted Tia’s abilities and tried to force an unreasonable contract but was stopped by Sandra.

After that, Tia rejected all meetings with Korea.

But now, 5 years later. She appears here again with powerful authority.

‘That damn woman.’

I still grind my teeth when I think about that time, and she shows up right in front of me?

Even after the meeting ended, Park Mu-jin was scolded by various people including the President.

For him, who served as the Hunter Association President, it was an unbearable humiliation, and he blamed it all on Tia.

“Even if you’re from R.A, you won’t succeed with me in Korea!”

He sought ways to ruin Tia.

Forgetting that what she was doing was for the benefit of Korea.