Codename-Anastasia-Chapter 58 - 4.12 Checkmate 6

Court No. 426, Section 21 of the Criminal Agreement, Seoul Central District Court. The trial of a case involving a senior NIS official has begun.

The defendant is accused of receiving orders from North Korea and carrying out activities for decades. However, he gradually changed his ideology, and when his name was mentioned as the next head of the NIS, he tried to cover up and manipulate the activities in the process. my past to wash away the past. Besides, there is another person in the plan, including personnel at the NIS department head level, and even public power is drawn into it. In addition, an innocent NIS employee was accused of stealing national secrets and was chased, also attracting public attention.

However, because the first trial took place in a closed room, reporters as well as onlookers were completely prohibited from entering. Due to strict court control, even lawyers must prove their identity when entering and exiting. It was an unprecedented scene.

"I am filing as a witness for an agent from the National Intelligence Service who arrested the defendant at the time."

The judge accepted the prosecution's witnesses. After that, the courtroom organizers brought office partitions to install them on the prosecutor's chair, the defense attorney's chair, and the participants' chairs, respectively. This is to protect the identity and take into account the professional characteristics of the witness.

A moment later, the door opened and the witness entered the courtroom. Hiding in a sheltered place, he swore to only tell the truth and answer questions truthfully. Including him, a total of three agents now sit on the witness stand. The fierce battle continued for more than two hours.

"We will rest for 30 minutes."

After a short break, the court announced that it would now switch to a public trial. Immediately, the witness protection partition was removed and the closed door was opened. The reporter waiting outside the courtroom rushed over. They eased their regret at not being able to attend the first part of the trial by taking photos of the partially covered facilities being cleaned. Meanwhile, the witnesses secretly left through a hidden entrance.

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Yoon Jong Woo took off his tight jacket and threw it over his shoulder. Even the most fashionably styled hair gets messy.

"Ah, I didn't commit any crime, so I'm suddenly so scared. I came to court and was completely stunned. If we were just a little bit unlucky, we would both be sitting on the defendant's bench."

Taek Joo heard the conversation and loosened his tie, then he smiled. Like Yoon Jong Woo said, there were obviously a lot of variables, but luckily they all worked hard and led to the current results. He didn't know how things would be different if either of them made a mistake. Much of the truth is like that, but what should be revealed is often easily buried, distorted and difficult to determine.

After the case ended, Taek Joo's life returned to normal. He was still working as an NIS agent and his mother's concern for him remained unchanged.

Taek Joo still couldn't honestly tell his mother everything. He argued that the reason he was wanted was due to a computer error. The reason he hid it from her was because of NIS's job regulations, and his job there was just a simple support job. Of course, his mother's radar stopped as soon as she heard the words 'National Intelligence Agency'. So Taek Joo was ready for this incident, and lied and said not to worry because he would soon be transferred to another agency.

It's not pleasant to lie to his mother, but Taek Joo also doesn't want her to live a life of constant anxiety. The job of an intelligence officer suited him well enough to be considered a vocation. Every time he goes to a work scene, he feels like he is alive. Taek Joo is not sure if anything else can replace the joy and feeling of fulfillment after completing a mission.

His mother recently began receiving counseling to overcome the lingering psychological trauma. She was taking care of her life little by little. For peace and happiness between mother and son, it seems like Taek Joo would have to be willing to lie for the time being.

He decided to ask Zhenya for some help. Although he didn't know whether it was acceptable to use a public agency for such a private matter, thinking back, he didn't know why Zhenya would take such a position. Both he and Russia silently listened to his request without taking any countermeasures. It was an element that would only cause trouble if kept in the country, so they must have thought it would be better to bring Zhenya to the far away country of Korea.

"Anyway, I was very surprised when I heard the news a few days ago. Did you know that sir? That Russian lunatic will become the next Russian ambassador."

While Taek Joo was clicking his tongue, Yoon Jong Woo suddenly brought up the matter. He felt so guilty as if he was the cause of the incident. As if being a crazy person with a degree in Russia wasn't enough, now Zhenya has also fled to Korea. It's crazy.

Taek Joo took a deep breath and then gently shook his head. Yoon Jong Woo expressed concern, "Are you okay, sir?"

"Probably just for a while. Even if he ran here, he would get bored quickly."

Taek Joo sighed with that fragile hope. But he also did not intend to break his promise. It's just that it's hard to immediately start dating a guy who could have killed you and then saved you. The thought of being together with Zhenya made him a little scared.

That's why he hoped that Zhenyas strange feelings would naturally fade over time. Until then, Taek Joo was determined to be by his side whenever possible. As long as he still has a little affection for him, Zhenya wont act as carelessly as before. His weapon-grade cock was still uncomfortable, but Zhenya seemed like a suitable person to sleep with, so it wasn't a complete loss.

I need to go back to headquarters, what about you sir?"

"I'll enjoy the rest of my vacation."

That said, Taek Joo felt an ominous feeling flicker with the sudden vibration from inside his jacket. He took out his phone from his pocket, and sure enough, the headquarters phone number was displayed. Yoon Jong Woo looked at his phone with an unusual reaction. The tired boy stared at the constantly ringing phone and mumbled something.

"If you pick up the phone.."

"They called me and told me to find you. They know I'm with you."

Taek Joo was forced to receive the phone call. The call started and ended unilaterally as usual. He couldn't even open his mouth once. The new manager was a typical civil servant. The main characteristic of competent people is that they have the knack of forcing subordinates to obey orders.

"What did they say?"

"What are you talking about? There's a new mission."

A sigh came out. The two put their arms around each other and immediately smiled. It is a daily habit that can't be escaped while serving in NIS. Taek Joo couldn't avoid it.

Taek Joo gave up and was about to leave when the phone rang again. Somehow this time he felt like he knew who it was without having to check. It's vague, but it's an almost certain intuition. If he didn't pick up the phone it would ring for an eternity. Taek Joo pressed the answer button and brought the phone to his ear. Before he could say anything, the other end spoke up.

"Tell them you can't go."

The one who always says that is Zhenya. Looking at the timing of the call, it seemed like he hacked Taek Joo's phone.

The one who always says that is Zhenya. Looking at the timing of the call, it seemed like he hacked Taek Joo's phone.

"Hey, hacking and eavesdropping is illegal in korea? Did you forget?"

"Maybe you forgot, but diplomats have immunity."

They didn't necessarily give that privilege to Zhenya. Where will Korea's future go? Kwon Taek Joo suddenly felt worried and guilty.

He didn't know if Zhenya felt the same way he did, it wouldn't be easy because he had never considered a man to ever be an object of love in his life.

But there's one thing he's sure of, that Zhenya is the only person who makes his heart skip a beat, regardless of whether he's with men or women.

Taek Joo only wondered how much Zhenya could change for him. Every time he showed strange gestures or attitudes, a strange feeling of challenge and excitement rose within him.

Taek Joo laughed and decided to follow his heart.

"I'm coming back."

"Then hurry and come back."