The Civil Servant Who Conceals Her Power Is Too Good at Possession Chapter 35

Ham Ina’s body froze.

 

As far as she knew, Gamer was the only criminal Kwon Ikseong hadn’t been able to catch, and a top-tier hacker on a national… no, international level.

 

Opinions were divided regarding Gamer’s identity; some said they must be a production-type Awakened because their methods were so superior. 

 

At the same time, others argued he might be a hidden ranker with incredible stats, given how he evaded investigation nets with absurd physical speed every time.

 

Either way, Gamer was Kwon Ikseong’s long-time nemesis.

 

[It’s been a while, but you even remembered my name. I’m touched!]

 

The fox on the navigation screen took off its sunglasses and winked as if it were excited.

 

Gamer always built this kind of mischievous persona, but in reality, every single one of their hacks had been flawless.

 

‘Gamer is a meticulous criminal.’

 

Ham Ina recalled what Kwon Ikseong had said during a briefing on Gamer-related cases.

 

But was Gamer really a criminal?

 

She also recalled the doubts she felt whenever she looked at Gamer’s case files.

 

Gamer’s hacks and the criminal acts derived from them had never really caused any casualties.

 

There were times when there were victims, but those victims were mostly bad guys who had committed crimes themselves.

 

They suffered damage because their crimes were exposed by Gamer.

 

Then… wasn’t Gamer a sort of righteous thief? 

 

Of course, as if reading her thoughts, Kwon Ikseong had said:

 

‘That is exactly why he is dangerous. He commits crimes while making people believe he has good intentions. That is the reason these case files must not be leaked to the public.’

 

It was while Ham Ina was having these thoughts.

 

“Is this your doing as well?”

 

A hint of anger laced the voice of Kwon Ikseong, who rarely showed his emotions. Ham Ina felt the air in the car turn ice-cold in an instant.

 

[This isn’t the time to argue over whose doing it is. Ah, Bus 316 has just taken the IC and entered the national highway. Speed limit exceeded. Speed limit exceeded. Passing through a speed enforcement zone.]

 

An unpleasant tone that mocked people using a navigation system’s voice.

 

“National highway?”

 

However, Kwon Ikseong focused only on the information.

 

His gaze turned out the window. Soon, as if he had spotted something, Kwon Ikseong asked Ham Ina.

 

“Investigator Ham. What landmarks are on National Highway 46?”

 

“Excuse me? Uh… that is…”

 

Just as Ham Ina was about to tap the navigation screen, it had already flipped.

 

Gamer had hacked and taken control of the navigation screen.

 

On the screen, Bus 316 was shown driving down National Highway 46.

 

And an image of a bomb was even superimposed over it.

 

‘He already knows there’s a bomb on Bus 316.’

 

He truly was a righteous thief… no, a criminal with mysterious abilities.

 

On the map showing the trajectory of Bus 316, there was a spot marked with a flag by Gamer.

 

As if it were the finish line of a race.

 

And there, these words were written:

 

Wonmi Magic Stone Power Plant

 

The moment she saw that, Ham Ina got goosebumps all over her body.

 

“Are they targeting the power plant?”

 

Ham Ina crumpled her face in a frown.

 

“That makes no sense. Why would they do such a thing?” 

 

“Investigator Ham I-na. Do not engage in too much conversation with Gamer.” 

 

Kwon Ikseong warned quietly.

 

Then, he pulled out a small piece of paper from his pocket and showed it to her.

 

While Ham Ina read the words written on it, Gamer spoke.

 

[You’re too harsh. Shouldn’t an investigator’s first priority be saving the people on that bus right now?]

 

Kindly enough, the screen switched, and the internal CCTV footage of the bus appeared on the navigation screen.

 

“Since when did you get access to the bus’s internal CCTV…?”

 

Ham Ina muttered.

 

In the CCTV footage, a woman in a plaid shirt was collecting cell phones from the passengers and handing them over to Seo Gilsoo.

 

And soon, Seo Gilsoo threw them out the window.

 

“Why isn’t he demanding a hostage negotiation?”

 

Ham Ina asked Gamer again without realizing it.

 

[The culprit probably wanted complete isolation from the outside world. Isn’t it strange? Hijacking a bus in plain sight in the middle of the city, yet willingly cutting off all means of communication with the outside? Ah, switch to the second lane here and prepare to exit the IC.]

 

At the same time, Gamer instructed Ham Ina. Ham Ina moved to the second lane without realizing it.

 

Seeing this, Kwon Ikseong’s expression hardened even further.

 

Kwon Ikseong spoke in a voice that was a rare, low growl, as if threatening his opponent.

 

“Do you have any proof that you didn’t conspire with the terrorist inside?”

 

[I have no such proof. But I assure you—]

 

In the CCTV footage, Seo Gilsoo popped a party popper.

 

Some sparkling powder scattered from the popped popper. At the same time, the people who were trying to resist stopped in their tracks and began to laugh out loud.

 

“It’s Funny Powder, Team Leader!”

 

[Correct! Team 1’s rookie sure is smart!]

 

“…”

 

[Thanks to that, all the passengers have fainted, and the driver has fainted too. If they don’t receive treatment within 2 hours, all the precious hostages will die, won’t they?]

 

“…”

 

[I assure you, you guys have no time.]

 

Gamer’s voice, the voice from the navigation, turned icy cold.

 

Even though he went by the name ‘Gamer’ because he treated everything like a game, she could feel his genuine reluctance for people to die in this incident.

 

[Seo Gilsoo never intended to have hostage negotiations in the first place. He has no intention of returning alive either. Otherwise, he’d have no reason to act like that.]

 

“But if that happens, not only the people in there but also the people at the power plant… What about the cars on the national highway…”

 

It was while Ham Ina was muttering to herself.

 

[What are you going to do, Team Leader Kwon Ikseong? Are you going to keep bickering over whether to trust me or not? Or…]

 

“Seo Gilsoo is targeting the Wonmi Magic Stone Power Plant. We need to lock down that vicinity. It’s too late to dispatch anyone. He has already entered that road.”

 

Before Gamer could even finish his sentence, Kwon Ikseong was already on the phone with Chief Hong.

 

[Is that reliable information?]

 

“If there’s even a 1 percent chance, I believe it’s a measure we must take.”

 

[1 percent is too low! I’m getting calls from the Commissioner right now, too…]

 

Just as Hong Jaegyeol’s troubled voice could be heard over the receiver.

 

Something strange appeared on the CCTV screen.

 

That is—

 

A woman stealthily crawling among the people who were laughing loudly.

 

A woman with some sort of mask… or something like a wad of gum stuck to her mouth and nose.

 

But just from her exposed eyes, Kwon Ikseong recognized who she was.

 

His sharp eyes could not be fooled.

 

“…Chief. By any chance, did Lee…”

 

Just as he was about to ask if he had given any orders to Lee Yuji.

 

[Her again. Investigator Lee Yuji.]

 

The name flowed out of Gamer’s mouth first.

 

Kwon Ikseong’s eyes narrowed.

 

Gamer knew Lee Yuji’s name.

 

[I wonder what kind of show she’s planning to put on this time?]

 

* * *

 

Time remaining: 09:50

 

That’s right.

 

I had just possessed Seo Gilsoo.

 

Fortunately, since we were in the same bus, you could say Seo Gilsu was within my 10-meter radius.

 

My original body is probably somewhere in the back.

 

And I… 

 

“Yeah! It’s me! I’m the terrorist! Woo-hoo!”

 

What the hell am I doing right now?

 

With Seo Gilsoo’s possessed body, I had somehow managed the difficult task of pulling the fainted driver out of his seat and sitting him on the floor.

 

And right now—

 

“The terrorist is driving, honk, honk, honk!”

 

I was singing a song while holding the steering wheel instead of the driver.

 

Are you crazy? Get it together…! 

 

I had expected it, but possessing a body that had inhaled a lungful of Funny Powder meant the bizarre joy this body was experiencing was affecting me too.

 

“A-a-are you listening? No one can hear me! Because everyone passed out! Bwahahahahahahahahaha!”

 

Calm down and think, Lee Yuji.

 

Now, think calmly…

 

You’ve already made a plan. All you have to do is follow it.

 

But my vision kept sparkling with pink flowers and unknown butterflies.

 

And—

 

“Investigator Lee Yuji.”

 

Above all—

 

Right next to me, Ikseong, wearing a three-piece suit, was sitting diagonally leaning against the fare box, looking down at me as if he were proud of me!

 

Team Leader Kwon Ikseong?

 

There’s no way he would suddenly be riding this bus!

 

‘It’s a hallucination… The happiest fantasy brought on by the Funny Powder…!’

 

Even while realizing that, I found myself wagging my tail at Ikseong.

 

Why do I even have a tail?

 

That’s a lie.

 

I don’t have a tail.

 

I’m a human!

 

“From now on, I will be adopting Investigator Lee Yuji.”

 

What do you mean, adopt? Do you think this makes any sense?

 

How can a human adopt another human? Oh, please!

 

However, contrary to my thoughts…

 

“Yes, Master.”

 

I was answering.

 

“Please raise me well. Beef for my food. And you have to pet me twice a day.”

 

…Shut up, Lee Yuji. Please!