“’Tune it’?”

As Na-Yool as soon as once more picked at his selection of phrases in bafflement, the tiredness on the detective’s face deepened.

“The regulation is goal. It could be nonsensical, however you and Mr. Lee Sang-Hoon are equal. It’s unfair, however it’s what it’s. Tried rape will after all not be acknowledged, and even when he’s charged with sexual assault, as a first-time offender, it’s probably that he may simply get probation. In truth, that is sufficient for the prosecution to drop the fees. Contemplating that he’s a first-time offender, and that the 2 of you had been courting—”

“…Why on the earth is our previous relationship so vital? We’re not even courting now.”

“This isn’t the purpose, however fairly—”

“—Relationship somebody doesn’t imply I give them the precise to rape me every time they need.”

“First, relax and assume rationally, Ms. Kim Na-Yool.”

Along with her temper utterly caught within the mud, Na-Yool couldn’t really feel much more rational. But one way or the other right here she was, first compelled to take heed to a intercourse offender and now a detective advising her to assume rationally. Clearly, a case of the pot calling the kettle black!

“Anyway, whether or not I agree on a settlement or not, since intercourse offense is now not a chingojoe offense—” [T/N: chingojoe is a category of crimes which cannot be prosecuted without an official complaint by the victim. Sexual assault used to be part of it, but not anymore. I think here Na-Yool is implying that even if she agrees to settle and not sue, her simple testimony could be enough to get Sang-Hoon charged anyway.]

“Sure, he could be prosecuted simply the identical. However the existence of an settlement may affect the end result. As a result of it will likely be favorably thought of in the course of the verdict.”

“Then I’d fairly die than signal an settlement.”

“What I imply is, whichever the case, and setting apart the opportunity of expenses being dropped, the end result might be far lower than the ache you are feeling as a sufferer. As an alternative, a financial compensation could be—”

“I’m not sitting right here as a result of I lack cash.”

She had let Si-Jin bully her for two years for the sake of a excessive wage. How a lot of it did she unintentionally save as a result of she didn’t have the time to spend it? Na-Yool thundered in a piercing tone, like stabbing on the detective’s conscience.

“And there are extra expenses. Bodily assault, stalking.”

“Neglect about stalking. This individual has no historical past of trespassing, and because it’s a minor offense, it will likely be closed with only a advantageous of some thousand gained.”

“…Excuse me?”

“Proper now, the one cost you will get settlement cash for is the bodily assault, Ms. Kim Na-Yool. However this individual is on the shedding finish, and he appears to be fairly terrified of his state of affairs. When you ask financial compensation for clear bodily assault tied with sexual harassment and psychological harm, even when he thinks it’s extreme, he will definitely comply with it. However I hope you’re conscious that, even should you accomplish that, the advantageous gained’t be a lot.”

“……”

“You could make him pay one way or the other. And also you need to be compensated correctly. Don’t you assume so?”

“If accepting ‘correct compensation’ permits him to dwell as if nothing occurred, then no.”

“…You could think about completely which is extra advantageous. It’s too early to determine but. Additionally, it seems like he acted that means in a brief match of anger, however he doesn’t appear to be a nasty individual within the first place…”

Rattling Sang-Hoon and his faux ‘law-abiding citizen’ seems! Was the detective the one one tricked by that shell? No, Na-Yool did too.

After all, if their first encounter had been at a police station, or if she had witnessed Sang-Hoon threatening an ex-girlfriend, she wouldn’t have been fooled just like the detective.

“The individual himself acknowledged the gravity of his actions and is feeling very remorseful. He looks as if a pleasant individual. You haven’t any thought what number of bastards are unrepentant even after being arrested…”

“And right here I believed I heard all of it! By no means did I anticipate to listen to at some point that somebody who obtained dragged to the police station for beating a lady after failing to rape her is ‘good’.”

“Reality is, these days, we see many well-behaved children coming right here for related causes.”

“As a result of the nation has gone to the canine?”

“It’s not like that. Simply that, as a result of they broke up and might’t transfer on, as a result of they nonetheless love their ex a lot… Nicely, it’s this type of purpose, however regardless of the case it’s simply unhappy to take a look at for us, elders. Is it actually crucial for issues to get so far?”

It was painful to face somebody completely oblivious to the straightforward incontrovertible fact that if a legal had not dedicated any offense within the first place, it will not be ‘crucial’ to arrest them. Not as soon as, however twice in the identical day. And much more so when one was her ex turned legal, and the opposite the police detective answerable for the case.

“Actually, most of them are individuals who can repent and dwell on the precise path once more. I do know you have to hate him, however he’s a standard man.”

All regular males should have died out earlier than she realized then!

If such males had been thought of ‘regular’, would their extinction not be on the earth’s finest curiosity? Na-Yool’s excessive ideas seeped by way of her glare like a curse placed on the detective, who prevented her eyes, overwhelmed by her crushing aura.

“…Anyway, didn’t you date him since you, too, thought he was such individual? No matter you sue him for, the punishment might be insignificant. But when he will get a legal report, it would final for a lifetime. So how about pondering fastidiously whether or not it’s price taking it up to now, and whether or not you hate him a lot that—”

“I hope it would spoil him for a lifetime, although.”

“It additionally occurs that victims really feel regretful afterward, questioning if the individual obtained a legal report due to this one unfortunate relationship with them.”

“Relationship me is what turned him right into a legal, you say? Are you perhaps implying that I compelled him to rape me?”

“No, noo, no such a factor! What I imply is, girls are so variety that they find yourself feeling that means.”

“I’m not that sort, so there’s no downside then.”

“Even should you assume so now, in direction of somebody you’ve beloved for thus lengthy, you particularly may—”

“Point out ‘love’ and ‘date’ yet another time, and I can guarantee you I’ll go downstairs and file a criticism towards you.”

Even with out yet another point out of it, Na-Yool had deliberate to take action anyway on her means down. Dare to make her really feel responsible once more! What a joke… Na-Yool’s muttering was so flagrant that her grievance may very well be learn on her lips. The detective shook his head, troubled.

“I’m sorry about that. I merely meant to just remember to won’t have regrets later…”

“Sure. If I signal an settlement, I’ll remorse it eternally. So, no remorse for not settling.”

“I simply need you to consider it. Even for only a few days. Mr. Lee Sang-Hoon is presently not in any place to go towards you, Ms. Kim Na-Yool. Name your worth, and the settlement cash will in all probability be set at twice the advantageous worth. Moreover, don’t the each of you continue to have a complete future forward? If an settlement isn’t reached, the sufferer will often proceed to thoughts and be in ache. Mr. Lee Sang-Hoon is reflecting rather a lot on himself, and swore that he won’t ever get close to you once more, so…”

The truth that Na-Yool needed to be grateful for being crushed by Sang-Hoon was a horrifying actuality. Had she not been bleeding when the police arrived, they might have most definitely let him off with a easy warning. Na-Yool stared intently at Sang-Hoon sitting a little bit additional away, who was being interrogated. Regardless of the space, she may clearly see by way of his pretended sincerity at answering the questions.

“…When you comply with settle, he might be too grateful to even hassle you once more.”

“All I would like is for him to be correctly punished. To not negotiate any settlement cash.”

“For now, don’t be hasty and…”

“I gained’t signal any settlement. Not for the bodily assault, and neither for the sexual harassment.”

“Ms. Kim Na-Yool, the extra you persist, the more durable it’s for you.”

“Then so be it. I gained’t settle.”

“There might be no heavy punishment anyway, so—”

“—Whats up, I’m Ms. Kim Na-Yool’s lawyer.”

An unfamiliar voice instantly interrupted. Na-Yool quizzically turned her head to search for its proprietor. However earlier than her eyes may land on him, they first landed on a hand resting on her shoulder.

By some means, acquainted.