The Civil Servant Who Conceals Her Power Is Too Good at Possession Chapter 30

The Urban Bus Terror Incident.

 

A large-scale destruction of city infrastructure that appears in Chapter 90 of the original novel.

 

The culprit who hijacks the bus possesses a bomb, and approximately 200 people lose their lives due to this bus terror attack.

 

It was an incident that even Choi Woojin, who knew the entire future, failed to prevent, leaving him in a state of significant shock. 

 

…Would those people still be alive if I hadn’t regressed? 

 

It was an event that made me feel for the crazy regressor protagonist for the first time after reading his self-deprecating monologue. 

 

Most importantly, because of this incident, the HIB is placed on the brink of abolition! 

 

This time, it’s not just on the level of “Why did the HIB fail to catch another villain despite eating up so much tax money?”

 

It was because the culprit who hijacked the bus was originally a target of an HIB investigation

 

In fact, the culprit was even caught during the distribution process of Funny Powder when the arrest squad was deployed that day. 

 

However, due to a mistake by the arrest squad during the process, the culprit escaped and hijacked the Red Bus No. 316… 

 

[Why are you so hard to understand today? I’ll call again later…]

 

It wasn’t simply a “mistake by the arrest squad.”

 

Among the items distributed to Team 1, the arrest squad, there were defective ones. 

 

Defective items are hard to notice, and by the time you notice them, it’s usually too late.

 

‘…It’s the handcuffs.’ 

 

By the time my thoughts reached that point, the time allotted to me had already—

 

00:01

 

—run out.

 

“Woof! Woof woof!”

 

I snapped out of it, feeling the warm, damp sensation of Lulu’s tongue against my cheek.

 

I returned to my body.

 

Back into the body of ‘Lee Yuji.’

 

I turned my head and looked toward where ’27 Da 4885′ was.

 

It was still there. I calmed Lulu down and stood up.

 

However, ’27 Da 4885,’ which had been idling, began to move immediately.

 

It drove toward the rear door, where the security guard had opened the barricade.

 

I frowned as I watched it.

 

“Oh? Isn’t your shift starting soon?”

 

The security guard acknowledged me knowingly.

 

“What’s that car?”

 

“It’s a delivery vehicle for the Equipment Support Team. He said he forgot a few items and would be back. Anyway, it’s already 9 o’clock…” 

 

I watched the rear of ‘4885’ as it leisurely exited the alley. 

 

Since Chief Cha said he would call back at the last second, there’s no way that man missed Chief Cha’s instructions. 

 

Furthermore, the Equipment Management Team is a completely different department from us in the Investigation Team; I don’t know how to screen for defective equipment, and even if I did… 

 

‘This is a matter where my own neck could be on the line if I step forward recklessly.’

 

How would I even say I found out in the first place? 

 

Blurring the lines with an “Perspective Investigation” is only possible for external cases. 

 

Besides, rooting out an internal spy is an incredibly tricky and dangerous task. 

 

And for a mere low-ranking investigator to investigate the corruption of a Chief-level officer?

 

This isn’t something someone inside the HIB should do; it would require someone working outside the HIB, or at least someone in a higher position, to even consider it.

 

In short, there is no way to pre-screen the defective equipment. The bus terror must be stopped at the scene.

 

“…Hah.”

 

As I let out a sigh, the security guard asked, seemingly reading my grim mood.

 

“Is there a problem with that car?”

 

“Yes. There is.”

 

“What kind of problem…?”

 

I pointed seriously to the spot where 4885 had been parked.

 

Cigarette butts were piled near the driver’s seat.

 

“I think they committed illegal dumping of trash.”

 

“Oh. You’re right. I’ll give them a piece of my mind next time, Investigator.”

 

The security guard clicked his tongue, and I bowed in thanks before turning.

 

As soon as I turned, my face twisted in frustration.

 

Damn it!

 

‘Life is hard for an extra who possesses a character!’ 

 

* * *

 

Park Seungsoo. An employee of the Equipment Management Team’s supplier. Plate number 27 Da 4885. 

 

I returned to the office and messaged Ma Deokho via the company messenger.

 

Thankfully, I had glanced at the business card in my wallet just before the possession ended.

 

Ma Deokho replied, apparently quite surprised.

 

Did you really find it?

 

You’re the one who told me to find it! 

 

I’m the one at risk of getting shot because of this!

 

Wait… was the quest set from the beginning anyway?

 

I didn’t think you’d take it so seriously. Thank you.

 

What’s gotten into this guy, sending a message like this…

 

Ma Deokho’s favorability increased by 10.

 

A status window floated above his head, which was barely visible over the partition with his headset on. 

 

Well… I guess there’s nothing wrong with gaining the favor of a senior on the same team. 

 

Since his skill is ‘Animal Communicator,’ he might be useful to use if I ever need to possess something.

 

…The problem is, I only have 69 hours left until I die of a gunshot wound!

 

‘Wait a minute.’

 

Something feels off.

 

Cha Jeonhyeok only instructed mixing a few defective units into the equipment.

 

But could a bomb terror really occur with just that? Would he just mix in defects without knowing who the culprit with the bomb was?

 

Moreover, the arrest team could have discovered and intercepted the bomb in advance.

 

‘Could it be…’

 

Is there a mole in the arrest squad too? Someone who will be in possession of the bomb and hand it over?

 

‘There’s a spy in the investigation team.’

 

I had already thought of this on my first day of work when I predicted the bomb terror. 

 

But I had dismissed it, thinking it happened because of the lax surveillance of the deliveryman. 

 

‘Thinking about it now, it’s suspicious.’ 

 

On a day when every other team was out on field duty, they targeted the Team 5 office, which is closest to the holding cells. 

 

It means internal information from the investigation team leaked out.

 

‘The person who provided that is in Team 1.’ 

 

I instinctively thought of Ham Ina and Kwon Ikseong, but neither would do such a thing.

 

That leaves eight candidates.

 

Unlike Team 5, Team 1 consisted of ten people, all highly talented individuals.

 

‘That’s a lot of people!’ 

 

Now, for the next 69 hours, I have to figure out who among Team 1 is the person who will hand over the bomb.

 

With 69 hours, I can use Possession twice. Since I’ve used it once, I have two more uses left. 

 

I have to save one because I might naturally need to use it on that crazy terrorist, so the person I have to use the remaining one on is obviously… 

 

Does Team 1 have field duty tomorrow? If it’s okay, I’d like to buy you lunch… also as thanks for the CCTV matter.

 

Ham Ina replied immediately.

 

Oh…! You don’t have to do that lol. Thank you. We have a full team meeting tomorrow, so we’re in-office! Coffee is on me! ^^

 

She definitely doesn’t refuse. Anyway—

 

‘The Team Leader will be at Team 1 tomorrow too.’

 

A devious smile formed on my face.

 

That’s right. For now, the target is Kwon Ikseong. 

 

An A-rank hunter. He has plenty of skills to take, and he’s the man with the most information on Team 1!