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(The Empire)

(We would like to inform you that the names, institutions, companies and incidents in this drama are fictional.)

(Episode 11)

What do you know?

What do you have?

I don't know what you're saying.

How about this?

Were you on her side?

What were you two after?

You even hurt Kang Baek.

You jerk.

Answer me.

Just spill it.

From the get-go, you two...

Hye Ryul.

People can easily hear you guys. What on earth is this?

Let's go inside.

No one can be trusted right now even if they're family.

A hacking program was installed...

in the USB flash drive from Hong Nan Hee.

I'm sure he knows...

what she was after and what she had.

I know nothing about this.

This is my first time hearing you got a USB flash drive from her.

You really don't know anything about this?

And she didn't give you anything?

(Assistant Woo)

(Uploaded file)

(Open link)

(Hongyeon Engineering Document)

(Hongyeon Engineering Document)

(To Attorney Nam Soo Hyuk, Jusung-Hongyeon Engineering Case)

No, she didn't.

Stop lying to me.

There was no way you didn't know.

That's enough.

She's dead anyway.

Mom.

He was...

She and he...

I know.

He was having an affair with Hong Nan Hee.

Mom. You knew?

Since when?

Our priority right now...

is protecting Kang Baek.

How long have you known?

Why didn't you tell me?

Is that important?

Yes. It's important to me!

I've known for about a year.

At first, I thought he would lose interest after a while.

Later on, I didn't tell you because I thought...

you wanted to hide it when you knew what was going on.

How...

How could you keep it from me for a year?

How could you let me live with a cheater for a year?

How...

Hye Ryul.

I can't stand that jerk more than you...

because I know men like him too well.

They approach you with a goal,

and once you give them what they want,

they look elsewhere right away.

"It's suffocating. I need to be comforted."

They come up with absurd excuses to justify their action.

As time passes by,

they lose any sense of shame, humiliation, or gratitude.

But this isn't the time to expose our family problem.

No. We can't show our flaws to even our own family.

You two should share the bedroom again.

- Mom. - I still...

go to bed and wake up...

in the same room with a man worse than him.

Why do you think I do that?

Protect your son.

You'll live only then.

I know that times have changed.

But this hasn't changed for moms.

When something goes wrong for your child,

it will kill you.

The same goes for you too.

If something happens to Kang Baek...

or Hye Ryul,

I won't have a reason to spare you.

(1 year before the incident)

Gosh.

Goodness.

(Precedents Category)

Gosh. Why is there so much to write?

Will we be able to write everything during the exam?

Interestingly, you somehow find a way when it's time.

This is a patent of legal nature, right?

Well, according to the law, it says it's a license.

But in real cases, it's considered a patent.

According to the Public Waters Reclamation Law,

the precedent says...

- it's a patent of legal nature. - Ji Yi.

- That's what it says. - Yes?

So in principle...

Today's question was really hard.

So it's helpful to memorize cases...

where the legal expressions and the true nature of the law...

don't match.

Some of the patents might be binding acts.

So we might be confused between patents and permits.

Look at you, all dressed up.

Are you seeing your girlfriend?

Who is she? Can't you tell me?

I don't think he's coming back tonight.

Right. Don't wait up for me. Just go to sleep.

Can't you stay out for a week?

You wake up at the crack of dawn. It always bothers me.

Hey, 6am isn't crack of dawn.

You just wake up late.

I think it is crack of dawn.

How can a law student wake up at 6am?

Right? Gosh, I got the wrong roommate.

What? The wrong roommate?

- Bye. - Bye.

Let's go and eat.

Sure. Let's go.

See you.

I'm leaving too.

IL.

What is this? Ji Yi...

A kid got caught smuggling Adderall. And Ji Yi's name came up!

Ji Yi was the client!

Gosh. Hello.

This way, sir.

(Reception Room)

Tell them you brought that in for your use.

Don't drag Ji Yi into this.

They're just leftover pills from your prescription.

Tell them...

you didn't know Adderall was illegal in Korea.

That way,

you'll get off with a stay of prosecution.

And I'll try to get you that.

I heard an arrest could be dropped too.

What?

I heard that was a better deal.

Can't you pull that off given your position?

Why did you do it?

I told you to just focus on your studies. Why did you do that?

Is that girl even your friend?

She used you to blackmail me.

She told me to get her arrest dropped.

Stop crying. And say something.

I wanted to get good grades...

and lose weight too.

But I couldn't stay awake or focused.

And I gained weight too.

But that's not a bad drug.

It treats ADHD.

Kids in the US take Adderall when they study for their exams.

Hey! How could you...

I thought if I took it again, I would be able to focus better.

So are you telling me you started taking it...

when you were in the US?

Everyone was taking it.

I was worried that I might fall behind without it.

Are you seriously using that as your excuse?

Even so. How could you take drugs? How could you be so reckless?

This is why I told you I didn't want her to go abroad.

Studying abroad ruins kids' lives.

You don't know anything.

If we didn't send her abroad, with her grades,

she couldn't have even dreamed of going to MINGUK UNIVERSITY.

Good grief!

What did Won Kyung say?

He went to the same school with the prosecutor in charge.

And they were both members of the same research society.

He'll talk to his friend.

Uncle Won Kyung...

won't say anything to Kang Baek, right?

Are you seriously worried about that now?

Gosh.

- IL. - You punk.

Kang Baek didn't do it.

But what about Ji Yi?

Ji Yi did it.

Won Kyung. That's...

IL. After this,

not only just Ham & Lee,

but she won't be able to...

marry a guy from any prestigious family.

Even if her father is a chief prosecutor,

who would want a drug addict as their daughter-in-law?

Ji Yi.

Dad.

Dad.

No, Ji Yi.

There's someone I'm suspecting.

You're late.

Yes.

So who are you suspecting? What did you tell the detective?

I'm not certain yet. It was just my own speculation.

I'll tell you once the investigation moves forward a bit more.

And it wasn't you?

What?

The culprit. You're not the culprit?

Where were you that night?

If you can't even answer that,

you should just keep your mouth shut.

Murder isn't the only secret in the world.

(The day of the incident)

You're leaving at this hour?

Do I look pretty?

You're going to see Na Geun Woo, right?

Do I look pretty?

Yes, you look pretty. You do.

But where are you going this late?

There's someone I have to meet...

this late without anyone knowing.

Exactly. It must be Na Geun Woo.

You still didn't end it with him?

What? You think he's the only one I make plans with?

Nan Hee, what's wrong with you?

End it.

If you don't, I won't be your friend either.

I'll end it.

Really?

Yes.

So where are you going? Are you going to be late?

- Ah Jeong. - Yes?

There's a letter I didn't get to send yet.

A letter?

But the recipient won't take it if it's from me.

So I want you to send it for me.

(Hongyeon Engineering)

"The data will be wiped permanently..."

"after three incorrect attempts."

(The data will be wiped permanently...)

(after three incorrect attempts.)

(SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY)

Gu Won.

Gu Won.

Hey, you're here.

Why do you look so serious?

I thought we had our answers.

- Hey. - You're taking it from the bottom.

- You should hold it up. - Let me take it.

I'll take the photo.

- All right. One... - Okay.

- In 1, 2, 3. - In 1, 2, 3.

In 2, 3.

I think I blinked.

- Did you blink? - Can you give it back?

- Wait. - Did you blink?

- Did I blink? - Give it back.

We can take it again.

- What's wrong? - What is it?

What's this?

He secretly took photos and stalked her.

His album was full of victim's photos.

- The witness saw them himself. - What is this, you jerk?

If the victim reported him, and he served time in prison,

he wouldn't be able to take the bar exam.

So he does have a strong motive to kill her.

The victim was really frustrating too.

She should have just reported him.

Why did she worry about that pervert's future?

Seriously. Look what happened.

Joong Jin.

Gosh, I know.

I know I shouldn't blame the girl.

If she reported him when she found out,

she would have still been here.

If she reported him,

you think he wouldn't have been able to get close to her?

They would have started taking different classes.

The school would have suspended the stalker right away.

The victim would have gotten a restraining order.

And the stalker would have been arrested.

Then the stalker wouldn't have pestered the victim to settle.

The victim and the stalker both wanted...

the same thing.

An act of justice they could understand...

and going back to their day-to-day life.

That's all.

Ms. Hong just thought...

not reporting him would've been better for the time being.

We can't criticize her for that.

I won't do that.

Did you request for a warrant?

I already filed it.

But we only have a statement from the victim's friend, not her.

- You don't think we'll get it? - Right.

But we should still keep trying to the end.

Gosh.

Issue us the warrant.

Let us do our job!

I have my cell phone here. Okay.

Dad.

I want to marry him.

I always wanted to marry Kang Baek.

You said you would be okay with me marrying before I graduate.

Ji Yi. That was before.

Don't you know things have changed now?

Why didn't you tell me he was dating another girl?

They weren't dating.

He was just nice to her because he felt bad.

They weren't dating.

It doesn't matter what the truth is now.

The girl's body was floating on the lake.

What else must we discuss?

If you were engaged, we would've broken it off.

- There's no way you'll marry him. - I don't care anymore.

Don't mention his name...

ever again.

I'll marry him.

Why would you?

You don't deserve to be forced into a marriage!

You deserve better!

It makes me sad.

I can't live without Kang Baek.

Besides, after this, Uncle Won Kyung...

won't be able to say anything about that.

I know it always bothered you, Dad.

Ji Yi.

I want to protect Kang Baek.

He's having a really hard time.

I...

need to stay by his side.

Why won't you answer my calls?

Well, I've been busy.

Besides, I don't check my phone often.

But why did you want to reach me?

What happened at MINGUK UNIVERSITY that night?

Why are you asking me?

The detectives in charge must have the answer.

Those people weren't there that night.

I wasn't there either.

But I saw you that night.

You weren't in your usual clothes, but it sure was you.

You got the wrong person.

I was at home.

Do you really...

not know anything at all?

I'd appreciate even a small clue.

The culprit must be caught.

But...

why are you so into this case?

It was my turn.

Hong Nan Hee...

knew something huge...

about Jusung and Ham & Lee.

She made a final warning to your father...

and promised to give me the info in case he didn't admit it.

Your father didn't admit it,

and she turned to me.

The night we agreed to meet up,

she died.

This can't be a coincidence.

I'm sorry. I don't know anything,

nor am I interested.

Did you kill her?

Did you kill her?

Eun Mi.

Eun Mi.

If you didn't, make a choice.

Whether to help the murderer or me.

Ms. Han is going through a lot already.

Why would you add more to such ridiculous rumours?

Let me ask you one thing.

If I stab her in the back,

will you be put in a tight spot?

Then will you break up with me?

Guys, I'm currently at MINGUK UNIVERSITY.

Hong Nan Hee, the law school student here,

was murdered brutally not long ago.

It breaks my heart the more I think about it.

So I've decided to... What?

Han Kang Baek's behind me?

Oh, it's him.

I can't believe he's come to school...

after what happened to his girlfriend.

That's right, guys. Look. This man is Han Kang Baek.

What? Handsome? Who, me?

(Mysterious TV)

I know. Yes, I admit it.

But his handsome face isn't the matter here.

As you already know,

he's from a prestigious family.

His dad is Na Geun Woo, and his mom is Han Hye Ryul.

Yes, that Han Hye Ryul.

The prosecutor who's willing to take down even Jusung.

She's the daughter of the biggest law firm in Korea.

Her mom is the dean of the law school here.

And she had Han Kang Baek with her ex-husband.

She got divorced and remarried to Na Geun Woo.

Aren't you getting a feeling?

The police and prosecution...

must be investigating him first.

But look. Do you see it?

No one can dare mess with him.

That's why he has the leisure to come to school.

I mean, how can we call this a normal reaction?

His girlfriend was murdered brutally.

Maybe he really killed her.

Guys, I'll try to sound him out. Check his facial expression.

His face will show, okay? Here I go.

Hey, tell me.

You killed her, didn't you?

Look at this poker face.

Be honest with me. You killed her, right?

How shameless of this jerk.

I hear you were two-timing.

Did you kill her because she clung to you?

Have you heard people call her promiscuous?

- My gosh! - He punched him!

He punched me.

I'm dying here, darn it.

- Did you see? - This is enough.

- Everyone, stop. - Did you see it?

- Stop filming. - This is actually happening.

You son of a gun. Did you kill Hong Nan Hee like this?

Hey, you...

- Stop. - Oh, my goodness.

- You can't do this. - Unbelievable.

He punched me for real.

- Stop filming. - I almost got killed.

This is an actual situation. It's no joke.

Gosh, this is for real.

Hye Ryul, calm down.

Na Geun Woo is with him.

You shouldn't go there especially during work hours.

If you go there, it'll work against Kang Baek. Don't you get it?

Hye Ryul.

You must be cool-headed at times like this.

For Kang Baek's sake.

Okay, Mom.

But do tell me if you hear anything.

This makes no sense!

Kang Baek is such a tender-hearted boy.

How did he end up hitting someone?

Arrest Han Kang Baek, the murderer.

- Arrest him. - Arrest him.

Reveal the truth behind the murder case.

- Reveal the truth. - Reveal the truth.

Save Hong Nan Hee's soul.

- Save her. - Save her.

I simply asked him questions,

and he suddenly came at me.

Do you see my split lips here?

My teeth are feeling loose too.

Anyway, I want him to be punished severely.

- Will you be quiet? - What?

I'm the victim.

Are you using your authority...

to silence me?

Justice no longer exists in this country!

Calm down already.

Your words against him and the victim caused this assault.

Still, he admits to his action and reflects on it.

- So let's come to a settlement... - A settlement?

I refuse to do that.

And what about my words?

You somewhat speak in an annoying way.

I'm the one who got punched.

I'll sue him for spreading false information and defamation.

It was broadcast real-time,

so the Information Network Act can be applied for a higher penalty.

And it's a piece of cake to gather evidence.

- Kang Baek. - Did you hear this jerk?

Does this make sense?

Yes, it does.

And your penalty will be higher.

About the girl who was found dead in the lake of MINGUK UNIVERSITY,

you know she was going out with Han Hye Ryul's son, right?

It's impossible not to know.

Everyone here gossips about it all day.

She was very pretty.

Well, that's probably why Han Hye Ryul's son hit on her.

Then...

What about this?

Give it to me.

What on earth?

Is this true?

Darn, this is crazy.

What...

Educated people are worse indeed.

Is it because they keep things bottled up inside?

They turn out to be perverts in various ways.

How nasty of them.

So what?

Did Na Geun Woo kill her?

We can cook it up that way if needed.

But...

your target is Han Hye Ryul.

She needs to go down...

for you to put a neat end to your situation here.

By going down, you mean...

I'll strip her prosecutor title off of her.

What do you say?

Goodness, Mr. Nam.

That wench was practically born with that title.

It's like the title was branded on her body.

That picture is something, but it's not enough.

I mean, Na Geun Woo got laid with Hong Nan Hee. It wasn't her.

Especially given the situation, she will never resign.

No way. She knows what she will face then.

Even the slightest speck of dust...

can make you cry so much.

It depends on how this is used. Leave it to me.

All right, good.

I like that attitude.

So...

what is it that this outstanding attorney...

want from me in return?

Hire someone for me.

Someone who can...

even kill people on my behalf.

My goodness.

This boy is crazy.

Individual streamers are the most frightening these days,

and he dared punch one of them.

This is not like his docile and kind-hearted appearance.

I guess appearances can't be trusted.

This is just crazy. Don't you think?

Gosh.

Sometimes, things work out...

in such an unexpected way.

I can hardly read any articles about you...

let alone Jusung.

The imprisonment is not even an issue.

No one cares to know anything...

other than the MINGUK UNIVERSITY case.

Han Hye Ryul might behave...

for the time being unless she's insane.

I'm not sure.

She's a special being, you know.

I can't guarantee,

but that family needs to hide their claws right now.

At first, the people believed...

that the family would protect them with the power they had.

But now, they're suspicious if they're using the same power...

to cover for their son, a murderer.

I guess.

About Jusung's succession issue,

it became a big deal because Han Hye Ryul...

wielded her authority with the desire...

to become a star prosecutor.

It was not even worth the indictment.

Oh, excuse me.

Hi.

What?

What? Han Kang Baek was released?

Arrest Han Kang Baek, the murderer.

- Arrest him. - Arrest him.

- He's coming outside. - There he is.

- Let's go. - Stop them.

(Put Han Kang Baek to death!)

Han Kang Baek is not the one?

This is ridiculous, guys.

The police must investigate him.

Han Kang Baek, did you use your dad's power to be released?

- This is systematic concealment. - Professor Na.

You shouldn't be part of it.

Han Kang Baek, tell us the truth!

- This is not right! - Arrest him again!

- Where are you going? - Arrest him.

Professor Na!

The both parties didn't want a penalty,

so the police couldn't keep them anymore.

He threw a punch in front of so many people.

But he was released only after a few hours.

So what if his family is influential?

His quick release is actually better for us.

The assault case was only going to charge him a fine.

It was not the problem.

The problem is that his release would make them...

look more like the murderer and his accomplices.

Why didn't I know when it was right in front of me?

What?

Nan Hee's hairpin.

It's the same one as Kang Ye's.

There are only 300 pieces in the world.

I saw it all the time, but I didn't know it was the same.

I just thought that design was in trend.

Did you know?

Well...

No.

I couldn't possibly know what hairpin she wore.

Right.

(Jeong Kyung Yoon)

Hi, Kyung Yoon.

It just ended.

It's all over now.

Aren't you going to leave work?

- What about you? - I should.

Me too.

Investigations need...

confidentiality and time.

But because people swarmed in,

the crime scene was disclosed and damaged.

So many complaints are coming in.

Information is leaking from somewhere unknown.

Now even the false news reports...

I want to catch the culprit.

I'm dying to catch them.

I even dreamed about it last night.

I caught the culprit with a mask on like this.

And?

But I woke up the moment I unmasked them.

So I couldn't see the face.

Wasn't it Yoon Gu Ryeong?

It seemed like him.

But in my dream...

It's no use talking about it.

An arrest warrant won't be issued anyway.

There's something we can do even if we have no arrest warrant.

Our specialty.

After all, is that the only way?

What is that?

What are you doing here?

Gosh.

- Thank you. I was feeling peckish. - That's good.

Thanks for bringing us the food,

but you look so haggard.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you eat properly?

I know. Are you okay?

Yes, I'm all right. Everything's all right.

What is that way you mentioned?

There's not much to it.

I don't think I did.

- I see. - Okay.

- Ask her some more. - Okay.

We'll ask questions.

Hello. I'm from the police.

Are you perhaps a law student?

- Gosh. - We'll search.

Search properly.

And we'll wait.

I crave warm soup.

You once said we shouldn't eat anything hot while staking out.

Where are you going?

Where on earth is the rendezvous?

There are no people to ask around.

Han Hye Ryul?

I'm sure it was Han Hye Ryul.

(Gain Gallery)

Dad.

Kang Baek killed someone?

That makes no sense.

A judge shouldn't jump to conclusions like that.

You haven't seen Kang Baek these days, have you?

He even assaulted someone today. He's going out of control.

Anyone can be a murderer.

Do you seriously mean that?

It is Kang Baek you're talking about.

Your grandson.

He's the last person who would kill somebody.

Your reaction surprises me more.

Isn't this a nice chance for you?

Dad.

Don't be a softie.

Hye Ryul doesn't care for your kids.

When she was after you,

she was after your kids.

This is why you can never beat her.

Stay alert from now on.

Shouldn't you take after me a little?

I have my own problems to solve.

I can't look after you.

What problems do you have?

Moo Ryul.

Do you see me as a jerk too?

What?

For the past 50 years,

I sacrificed myself for the family.

Your grandpa founded Ham & Lee, but I grew it big.

So how can they do this to me?

My father-in-law, wife, and daughters...

can't do this to me.

- Dad. - Tell me.

I did what I needed to do as a father.

I could say you did what you needed to do as a father,

but you also did things you shouldn't do as a father.

What?

What are you talking about?

Hong Nan Hee was aware of Jusung's X-file.

When did you make that file?

No, since when have you been making it?

Oh, that's...

Moo Ryul, well...

I did that just in case.

Marriage can't be smooth sailing all the time.

If you lose your place within the family...

It's okay, Dad. I understand.

I've never expected that you'd make an exception.

Right.

But...

are you sure there's no leak?

Of course, I'm sure.

Then I'm relieved.

Otherwise, things would get so complicated.

Don't come... Don't come near me.

- Don't come closer... - Be quiet.

Stay there. Don't come any closer.

Stop. Don't come any closer.

Where is she? The sound came from somewhere around here.

Hold on.

Over there!

Be quiet.

It's just a cat.

The cat was too loud,

so I silenced it.

Please... Don't kill me.

- Please spare me. - I told you to be quiet!

You're so loud too.

Everyone's so loud.

Don't move. Don't touch the pipe.

If you do, you'll also be charged with police interference.

Eun Mi. Hey!

Eun Mi, are you all right?

Hey.

You're under arrest...

for violating the Animal Protection Act...

and the Wildlife Protection and Management Act.

You have the right to an attorney...

and can explain yourself.

You may request the court to review the legality of the arrest.

Get up.

Get up, you jerk!

"Allow no sleep to your eyes,"

"no slumber to your eyelids."

"Like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter,"

"like a bird from the snare of the fowler,"

"free yourself."

Prayers like this are all useless.

What's the point of praying like this every single day?

- Kang Ye. - Am I wrong?

Are we happy because we always pray for the family's happiness?

Do we love one another? No, we do not.

Kang Ye, we'll talk about this later.

Later? When, Grandma?

- I'm not going to school. - What did you say?

I'm not going to school. No, I can't.

Everyone already knows who I am.

Kang Baek, I'm sorry,

but everyone already calls me a murderer's sister.

Even I'm this upset. Think about how upset Kang Baek must be!

Things will quiet down soon. Hang in there...

No, things will not quiet down anytime soon.

I received a witness summons today.

What are you talking about?

Why didn't you tell us earlier?

When? I'll go with you.

No, I'll go alone.

You don't need to go.

Don't worry about it.

Take care of it.

We must be careful. It's turned into a big case now,

so everyone is watching like a hawk...

So?

Are you saying you'll let Kang Baek go to the police station?

No, we can't let that happen.

I will go.

Don't do anything.

What people say about us is all true.

The entire family works in law and sure knows how to evade the law,

on top of having no moral compass.

I will confess...

that I killed Nan Hee.

Kang Baek.

What is that brat saying now?

I killed Nan Hee!

Kang Baek, what on earth are you talking about?

It wasn't you!

Why are you saying that? How do you know it wasn't me?

On what grounds?

That's a dangerous remark.

Such a false confession out of guilt...

is inadmissible in court.

Father, many people go to jail because of their false confessions.

Besides, it is true that I killed Nan Hee!

That's enough!

Kang Baek, don't say anything. You're grounded as of today.

I killed her.

I really... I killed her!

It was me. I killed Nan Hee.

I did it.

What is happening?

It's so nice to see you bright and early.

I know how busy you are. Thank you for coming all the way here.

Thanks to your dear daughter,

we have no choice but to complicate things further.

Even today, I really didn't want to come here.

But Director Yoon said I must meet you in person, so here I am.

Thank you.

I practically begged him to persuade you.

So what is it?

You said I must hear it, or I'd regret it.

I'm sure you know that the safest scholarship in this country...

is Ham & Lee's cash.

I just let it accumulate,

thinking that I'd put it toward a good cause later on.

And now, I have five million dollars in reserve.

I want to use it to protect Kang Baek.

But I wanted to consult you on how to go about it.

I've been thinking about it for days to figure out what to do,

but it gives me a headache. I have no idea what to do.

My father also said I should consult you first.

You want my opinion?

You, my father, and I are the only ones...

who know that we have five million dollars in the scholarship fund.

Are you saying I get to decide...

who will receive the five million dollars?

That's right.

But how?

This is an untraceable phone.

I believe one phone call would do.

I hear the investigation unit has another suspect in custody...

at the moment.

Yoon, a law student in MINGUK UNIVERSITY,

was arrested on campus last night.

Yoon captured and killed a cat...

in a brutal manner and was arrested...

for violating the Animal Protection Act...

and the Wildlife Protection and Management Act.

The police found a dozen other dead cats on campus...

while inspecting the scene.

The police believe that they were also killed and abandoned by Yoon.

The police are also investigating whether or not...

Yoon attempted threatening the first witness.

- My gosh, it's him. - I know.

He's been arrested.

- That's horrible. - It's awful.

It's so scary.

They're doing this on purpose.

(Precious Son)

Guys, this country is so messed up.

So it's not Han Kang Baek?

Does this even make sense to you?

Yoon Gu Ryeong got arrested today.

The MINGUK law students suspected Yoon from the get-go.

"He has such creepy eyes."

"He really scares me!"

I knew it. I told you, didn't I?

I told you, right?

This wasn't a crime of passion.

A psychopath did this.

Are the police trying to manipulate the case?

This is nuts.

Are they systematically trying to conceal the truth?

Do they think we're all idiots?

Guys.

I can feel Hong Nan Hee's resentment.

(Witch and Shaman)

"Help me. This is so unfair."

"Kang Baek killed me!"

- Investigate the case properly! - Arrest him!

(What are you afraid of? Arrest Han Kang Baek!)

(The police must uncover the truth!)

(Punish Han Kang Baek for murder!)

(Arrest Murderer Han Kang Baek!)

This is...

This is illegal.

This is a pretext investigation.

This isn't a pretext until there is one.

You are...

under arrest...

for animal abuse.

You also took my phone.

Isn't that what you're after?

You're...

trying to frame me for Hong Nan Hee's murder.

We'll find that out after the investigation.

Not just Hong Nan Hee,

but do you know how much other victims are struggling mentally?

Consider yourself lucky...

you're not here for attempted murder.

That's because...

I don't meet conditions for imprisonment.

Don't try to threaten me.

You're the one who threatened others.

You're under arrest for animal abuse,

but in terms of attempted special intimidation,

we received an official report from the victim.

I never... I never threatened anyone.

That's why it's attempted!

I never attempted it!

You were holding the iron pipe!

You killed a cat with it, and that wasn't enough,

you killed Hong Nan Hee, and now more women.

Joong Jin.

Darn it.

What kind of law is this?

We have to wait until another person is hurt and dead?

Wang Joong Jin!

Darn it.

Geez.

Yoon Gu Ryeong always gave me the chills.

I heard he went nuts after he flunked.

Did he really kill her?

It wasn't Kang Baek?

Yoon Gu Ryeong chased after Nan Hee so much.

Almost like a stalker.

Geez. It's scary.

I know. Is he a psychopath?

I told you he was weird.

I knew something was off about him.

Yes?

It's late.

If it's not urgent, come back...

Well...

Professor Na.

I... I need your help.

I think...

I'm going to be the suspect for Hong Nan Hee's murder.

Will you be my attorney?

I can't do that.

I know that, but...

Thank you for understanding.

I can introduce you to another attorney.

It has to be you.

No, you will have to.

What do you mean?

I saw it.

That night,

Hong Nan Hee entered your room.

I think...

you killed her.

I guess it's true.

What are you saying?

We only talked.

Nothing happened.

That night, you had a fight.

I saw and heard everything.

No.

I knew it all along...

about your relationship.

It's unfair.

I have to be the suspect...

instead of her boyfriend or paramour?

I can't be your attorney.

You have no choice.

What...

What are you doing?

You taught me...

when a conversation is recorded by the person involved,

it's not against the Communication Act.

It also has admissibility.

If you refuse it,

I'm going to submit this.

You admitted...

that you were with Nan Hee that night.

Bye.

There's...

another person who thinks you're the culprit.

Wi...

Without my attorney,

I refuse to undergo the investigation.

Can I have my phone back?

So I can make a call?

You can only call your attorney.

Professor Na.

You know it's not me.

Hurry up and set me free.

Professor Na.

Professor Na!

Han Hye Ryul?

(The Empire)

She needs to go after Jusung...

in order to reach the highest place in Korea.

You want her...

to become the president, not Na Geun Woo?

I thought you owe Jusung a lot.

I will represent Yoon Gu Ryeong.

Did you kill her?

Make a fatherly decision.

Kang Baek will not be ruled out as a suspect...

until the thing involving my husband is all sorted out.

- I'm sorry. - I want a divorce.

Na Geun Woo, this son of a gun.

I'm going to kill him.

(The Empire)