"Dead men tell no tales."
Isn't that proverb frustrating?
(Previous Story)
What about them?
When you see those people living a high life
taking advantage of the dead.
We have to
take responsibility at some point.
I didn't, okay?
I didn't do anything.
That's exactly your fault!
The very last chance for you, you bastard.
How do you know me?
But, you need to figure out
how we know each other.
Have you ever heard of Hyukjeon Welfare Center?
Hyukjeon Welfare Center?
Dr. Jo is trying to expose everything
about the Hoerangak case
and the Hyukjeon Welfare Center.
Then, this actually worked out better.
Let's change our strategy.
I have to tell them.
I'm going to finish this.
Dr. Jo.
Dr. Jo, where are you?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Boss.
What the...
Boss!
(Jo Young–sil)
(Just... Part 1)
(National Forensic Service)
(has institutes in five national university–affiliated hospitals)
(Of the five, the institute at Korea National University Hospital)
(exclusively deals with cases involving rare conditions)
(and holds the right of independent investigation)
(Episode 13)
Dr. Han.
It's about Dr. Jo.
Dr. Jo, she's...
– Dr. Han. – What happened?
I think she had an accident at the park across the office.
Fortunately, she was taken to the hospital right away.
How's Dr. Jo?
I think you may have to expect for the worst...
Hey!
I'm sorry.
What's her BP?
It was 175/110 when I last took it in the ER.
What?
This is the CT scan. Take a look.
SDH and ICH, too...
This is driving me nuts!
Her pupils are open, too.
What are the numbers?
7 mm.
– Is she conscious? – No.
Then craniectomy is our only option.
Yes, so we already arranged for an OP,
and called Professor Lim.
– He's on his way from... – No.
Don't tell him to come.
What?
I'm going in instead.
If you'll go in, sure.
Will you be okay?
Don't worry.
Dr. Han...
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you.
– Hello, Professor. – Hello, Professor.
She's an SDH patient,
the size of the hematoma is about 30.3 mm on average.
as for the ICH...
That one's the size of your finger.
So focus.
We've got to deal with both SDH and ICH,
and their sizes indicate they are fatal.
As you all know, in cases like this one,
even if we do remove the hematoma through a craniectomy,
the prospects aren't good.
Because in most cases, there will be complications.
However,
under no circumstances
may this patient end up
vision, speech or mobility–impaired.
Today, you're going to see
an operation that you'll never witness anywhere else.
I'm going to show it to you myself,
so in order to stay focused at all times,
you're going to back me up by rotating every four hours.
– Got it? – Yes, Doctor.
The anesthetics are in.
First up, you. And you.
As for the rest of you, be on standby.
– Yes, Doctor. – Yes, Doctor!
(Operating Room)
– This may hurt a bit. – Alright.
She's in the operating room already?
Update me on the progress.
Once you look at it, you'll understand.
You bastard, you bastard!
I am performing surgery.
I perform surgery, therefore I exist.
Boy, am I glad to have you here!
Whoa, wait!
I am nothing.
Don't think of anything else, Han Jin–woo.
But...
But I already miss her.
Give that to me.
So this is the secret bunker, is it?
Nice facilities.
Of course. I'm sure they made it nicely since it's for Hanju.
He's proven to be no easy match, that one.
But he wouldn't know about this place, would he?
That all depends on how you've been behaving.
Did you ever mention to anyone that
you're off to see me?
No, nobody knows.
What about the rest of you?
I didn't even tell my wife.
Same here.
Well done.
See, security comes first.
– Take a seat for now, and rest. – Oh, sure.
– Oh what? – What the...
What on earth is going on?
Ma'am! Ma'am?
Ma'am!
Ma'am, please open the door.
Please, open the door!
Ma'am, please open the door. Please!
Please open the door!
When should I open it?
– Open what? – Pardon?
If we let them live, they'll only blabber.
We need to cut down on the potential whistleblowers.
When's the next check–up?
In 6 months.
Ah, that's just perfect.
Ma'am!
(Operating Room)
How is she?
I've never seen such a perfect operation,
even at the NS.
The operation itself is just pure perfection.
However...
However, what?
As I told you before,
she wasn't in a great condition to begin with.
It's all up to whether
she will withstand this long surgery or not.
No.
No, Chan–young.
Blood...
We need to clamp down on those vessels.
Life is draining away.
After this moment, she will no longer be here.
It only takes an instant for life to drain away.
In a moment like this one, the only thing that a human can do
isn't to operate,
but to pray.
Dear God.
Please.
Please...!
(Seoul Metropolitan Police Station)
(Copy completed)
It's all done, Mr. Yang.
– Is it? – Yes, here it is.
– Is this it? – Yes.
That's all there is here.
The rest are with the NFS.
But aren't rare conditions and mysterious deaths
under our jurisdiction?
That's true, yes.
But the Hoerangak incident is no longer a mysterious death.
– We know it was poison. – Right.
Okay.
– Take care, then. – Alright.
– See you. – See you.
We were doing fine with the case,
so why the sudden transfer order?
This isn't right.
What can we do, it's by the Head Officer of District's orders.
Yes, I know we can't help it, but...
But something's just not right.
No, something isn't right.
I mean, they were initially pushing us to catch the culprit.
Do you suppose the operation is over by now?
Ah, hold on.
Detective Kang said she'll call as soon as the operation is over,
– but there's still nothing. – What?
Then does that mean the operation is still ongoing?
She did say it may take some time,
but it's taking too much time.
– Shall I call her? – Yes.
Ah, Detective Kang.
Yes.
It's been 20 hours, but he's still working on it.
We're still waiting, too.
I'll call you back.
Dr. Han.
Oh no...
Dr. Han.
What happened?
You passed out after the operation.
Dr. Jo...
Is Dr. Jo alright?
Thank you.
She's still unconscious,
but both her breathing and her pulse are now stable.
She's still unconscious?
Everyone said she wouldn't last very long in the OT,
but you, Dr. Han, saved Dr. Jo.
No.
Boss, they still haven't been taken care of.
I'm sure Ms. Seo took care of them.
– Pardon? – She hustled us
using these guys as bait,
so probably have no use for them anymore.
I say she's capable of it, yes.
Now there's three more to go.
Which one should I take down first?
(Han Chi–soo, President of Hanju Group)
(Han Chi–soo)
It's only been two days since the accident.
Isn't this all too fast?
They're just so heartless.
Poor Dr. Jo...
(Mr. Kwak Hyuk–min is hereby appointed temporary Chief)
Ha, that Mr. Kwak.
Maybe he'll end up Chief at this rate?
No way.
By the way, he's still not in the office, is he?
No, he said he's running late today.
I dropped a USB with important data on it
into a mug of coffee.
Can it be restored?
Thank goodness. Alright.
I found out who he is.
The name is Hyun, and he's the second banana of Nine Dragons.
Nine Dragons?
Yes, I think he used to be at the Welfare Center,
but looks like he ended up in Hong Kong somehow.
You said you were blackmailed by him, did you?
I don't want a partner
who can't even look after himself.
You'll be appointed temporary Chief soon.
Someone in the office works for him.
Your first task is to weed out the spy.
Yes, ma'am.
May I...
...know just what happened at the Welfare Center?
No.
Please don't get curious.
It won't do you any good, knowing what happened.
What do you think?
In three years,
Asia's largest AI Medical Center will be established here.
And as you wished,
it will be you, Mr. Kwak, at the top of the hierarchy.
Thank you.
I kept my promise.
So it's time you keep yours.
Please.
I hope you'll live up to my expectations.
Yes, sir.
Hoerangak case is our case.
You can't just deal things this way
without a special reason.
Alright, you do that.
Because even if it means
I end up resigning,
I won't let this pass.
Hey, but come on!
How can you have not even checked the cameras yet?
Even if you're swamped with cases...
What?
Forget it, you bastard.
Detective Nam.
Is the Hit–and–Run department
continuing to do nothing?
Yes, their excuse is that they're swamped with excuses,
but I don't believe them.
– What happened? – I couldn't convince him.
Then does that mean the Hoerangak case is
out of our hands for good?
No, I won't just sit and watch.
I'm going to set this right.
But why all this, all of a sudden?
I think I have a hunch.
As far as I know, Detective Yang's team is
behind in as much as 5 cases.
They're always groaning about how they'll die from overwork,
so to transfer a case to a department like that is...
In other words,
someone doesn't want this progressing, do they?
First, the Hoerangak case is relegated to another team,
and now they're reluctant to proceed with Dr. Jo's case...
And ever since Dr. Jo's accident yesterday,
the Hoerangak case has disappeared off the Internet.
No matter how I think about it,
I don't think Dr. Jo's accident was a simple hit–and–run.
The two cases must be linked somehow.
Poor Dr. Jo...
Let's first catch our culprit.
If the Hit–and–Run department won't take action,
we will.
Dr. Han, can you drop by at the office briefly?
(Unknown Number)
– Hi! – Oh, so it's you.
Hyun from Hong Kong's Nine Dragons or something.
So I hear you're the second banana of that group?
I see you've caught up.
You should know who I am now that you've been done by me.
Or nothing scares you, huh?
If you've no business, I'm hanging up.
I don't have that much free time on my hands,
having a fruitless conversation with you.
You know, I learned a thing or two while in Hong Kong.
Oh, really?
And what have you learned?
I'm thinking of hacking your DNA.
Hack my DNA?
Yeah.
I'm thinking of stealing your DNA
so quick you won't notice, and do something with it.
The likes of you...
...stealing what, to do what?
You've gone a bit funny in the head, haven't you?
No.
My head is working finer than ever before.
I'm going to get your DNA info
and tailor a virus,
just for you.
And since it's tailored,
they'll be no vaccine, of course.
How long must I put up with your nonsense?
Just a hair from you,
and the game's set.
So you better hide, in case I catch your hair.
What I mean is,
careful you don't spill your DNA anywhere.
Because even with a piece of tissue that you blew your nose in it,
anything is possible.
You've fooled around a bit with human bodies,
so I'm sure you know...
...that this isn't entirely possible.
Now do you understand me?
I think Hong Kong gangs use this thing.
Analysis shows high levels of laxaclone,
and an animal tranquilizer.
Someone knows what happened.
Someone used this on me and threatened me.
Send it to Do–yeon.
Tell her to get started.
Yes, Boss.
Hey, Seung–byn.
What's up?
Dr. Han, how is Dr. Jo?
She's fine.
You see, on the day of the press conference...
Dr. Jo and Mr. Kwak had a huge fight.
I know that.
Because of the CODAS' autopsy results, right?
I don't think it was that.
Because they had a really huge fight.
Did they?
Where is Dr. Kwak now?
In Dr. Jo's office.
Why Dr. Jo's office?
Well...
(HR Announcement)
(Jo Young–sil, Chief of Forensic Medicine)
What are you doing here?
I'll be working here as the temporary Chief,
so I simply came to take a look.
Need I explain myself more?
Get out.
I said, out!
Dr. Han Jin–woo.
Show some manners.
Manners?
Dr. Jo is in a coma right now.
So how could you do this?
That's not my business.
Just what had happened that day?
What do you mean, "that day?"
The day when Dr. Jo got into that accident.
I had only simply tried to stop her from
doing something futile.
Besides, it's not me, but the hit–and–run driver
who you should be mad at.
Dr. Jo had been blackmailed until recently.
Because of that incident 9 years ago. Because of you!
I did all I could, too.
What did you do?
Nine Dragons, Hong Kong.
The name is Hyun.
– What? – This man by the name, "Hyun,"
is the one who has been blackmailing Dr. Jo.
I went to a lot of effort finding that out, you know.
Doesn't that show I did as much I could?
The brains behind the Nine Dragons group.
The leader behind making the Nine Dragons group
top in Hong Kong.
How lucky am I, today?
I get to see my Jin–woo.
We'll see each other again.
Yes, Detective Nam. Where are you right now?
I have a favor to ask.
Oh, please...
Dr. Moon.
Did you see this?
(Mr. Kwak Hyuk–min is hereby appointed temporary Chief)
– What the hell is this? – Ha...
Don't you think this is inhumane?
I mean, it's only hours after Dr. Jo had that accident.
Dong–geun's recent interest is regarding his future career.
Once his internship is over,
he's planning to apply for residency in surgery.
Though he wants to remain in the Forensics department,
his family is strongly against it.
– His family? – His family is something.
They're a family of surgeons
starting from his grandfather.
– What about Jung Seung–byn? – As for Seung–byn...
She's been quite interested in
the initial setup of CODAS.
CODAS' initial setup?
– Why? – I think it was Dr. Han's request.
– Really? – Oh, and...
Seung–byn's family is no joke, either.
Apparently, her father runs a large business in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong?
Alright, you may leave.
Ah, sure.
What are you so immersed in?
I was asking some friends at the hospital
about Dr. Jo's progress.
Is she alright?
She's still in a coma,
but Dr. Han couldn't have done a more perfect job, so...
Oh. I guess Dr. Han is sure legendary.
Of course, he's no. 1 in Asia when it comes to neurosurgery.
Then what's a guy like him doing in the Forensics department
as a 3–month temporary researcher?
Well... Who knows.
But there are things even you don't know?
Who knew.
creating tailored biological weapons using DNA.
Tailored biological weapons?
Yes. In other words, a strain of a mutant virus
made by hacking into an individual's DNA profile.
And because it's tailored,
it's only fatal for the target.
So this "Hyun" guy can really do all that?
Based on the information we gathered so far,
we deem it's more than just possible.
So, how am I suppose to prepare for it?
Well...
What is it?
It doesn't look so easy.
First, even a small dose of virus
will prove fatal,
and there are many ways to
infect the target with the virus, so...
What are the routes of infection?
Smearing virus on objects that
the target frequently comes in contact with,
or spraying virus
in places where the target is headed to is
enough to infect the target via inhalation.
His most recent method was
using the humidifier in the target's room.
I suggest you take caution
when going out from now on.
Ah, you're here.
Yes. It's here, is it?
– That's right. – What about Detective Kang?
She's currently going through the cams she received from the
Hit–and–Run department to track the vehicle.
I didn't tell her I was meeting up with you,
so don't worry.
What did you tell her, then?
That it was the day of our ancestral rites.
I'm the eldest son, you see.
They probably all know, then.
By the way, who exactly is the
informant we're off to meet?
I asked one of my friends at the Drugs department
whether he knew anyone who knows about the Nine Dragons,
and he linked me up to one of his acquaintances.
So in other words,
you have no clue as to who he is exactly.
No, not really...
But my friend said not to worry,
because he's not someone with a dodgy profile.
He spent a long time in Hong Kong too,
and apparently knows everything about Hong Kong.
Then we can trust him.
– Yes, let's go. – Alright
Kind of eerie, right?
But this was the only place suitable in town for the meet–up.
No customers, and very quiet.
Um, he says he'll be late.
– Sure. – Uh, take a seat.
Alright.
Should I bring you a drink?
Tough work, isn't it?
Come on, this is nothing.
There were no surveillance cameras around
and no witnesses, because it was a remote area...
I guess the only option left is to screen all the vehicles
that was around the site at this hour.
You mean, we have to read all the license plates?
That's right.
Don't worry.
This is nothing!
Who else will catch the culprit, if not us?
Right.
Let's do this, then!
Dr. Jo is doing her best holding on too, so...
When she wakes up,
I wish we could tell her,
"Dr. Jo!
we have the culprit!"
Actually, no. I'm going to tell her that.
Thanks, Detective Lim.
By the way...
So there's no way we'll get that Hoerangak case back?
If we catch the culprit,
maybe we'll have a lead on the Hoerangak case, too.
Exactly my thoughts.
Somehow, they all seem to be connected.
I think so, too.
Wait!
Why don't we get that, too?
That?
Alright, let's get it tomorrow.
Really?
Of course.
I mean, this is nothing.
Did you ever see me lie?
Do you have lots of money?
Yep, I have one thousand bucks.
Wow, you're the best!
Then can I have just 10 cents?
10 cents?
What are you planning to do with this money?
I want to buy some teokbokki.
Looks delicious.
– I want some. – Right?
You want some too, right?
Can we have 10 cent's worth of teokbokki?
And cut them into bite sizes, since it's for the kids.
Do you even have the money?
Do you think we don't?
Hey, I know that
you're all from that Welfare Center over there.
You think you could fool me?
If you don't have any money, shoo!
He has one thousand bucks, you know.
Oh, does he now?
Shoo!
Give us some teokbokki, now.
How dare you talk back to an adult!
Go, now!
Does that mean we can't have any teokbokki?
No, it means we'll be having deep–fried snacks instead.
Run!
Hey! Hey, hey!
Stop right there!
Why did we have to run?
Can I have one more?
No, these are for Young–ok and Jong–su.
Oh, alright.
– You're the best! – You're the best!
Isn't it yummy?
Do you know a "Hyun" at the Nine Dragons?
Ah, Mr. Hyun.
Yes, I know him.
– You do? – Yes.
As far as I know, his Korean name is Hyun Sang–pil.
I heard he came to Hong Kong
in his teens.
Then by any chance... Did you know that
he's in Korea right now?
No, I didn't.
Could it be for his treatment?
Treatment?
Is he unwell somewhere?
He's not well.
He'd always carry painkillers
that he synthesized himself.
But that painkiller became quite popular as a drug
and led to Nine Dragon's prosperity.
Do you know the name of his condition, by any chance?
No, nobody knows that.
Then...
What was he up to before he went over to Hong Kong?
I don't know that much...
Um, I don't know what this is about,
but I want to just tell you that digging behind Mr. Hyun is
very risky and dangerous.
Mr. Hyun is...
Well, he's an assassin who's well–known in Hong Kong.
Hold on.
(Dong–dong–geun)
Hey, Dong–geun.
Dr. Han!
– Dong–geun! – Dr. Han!
What happened?
In that brief moment I went to the restroom, someone...
Someone, what?
Someone cut the hose of the respirator!
What?
Is she alright?
For now, yes.
Here it is.
Maybe it's the same guy who ran over her?
I'm sorry, I should've kept a good eye on her.
No, it's alright.
How can you stop him when he was here with a clear intention?
Man, we need to catch this guy fast!
Otherwise, he'll come back and do this again, won't he?
Detective Nam.
Can you stand guard here tonight with Dong–geun?
Yes, of course.
I think I should go and catch the culprit first.
What?
But how, Dr. Han?
I think I know the culprit.
Or rather,
I used to know him.
What, the culprit?
It's too complicated to explain,
but if I can remember it...
We may have a lead to solving the case.
What... What do you mean, exactly?
Later. I'll tell you later.
Please.
Thanks.
But Dr. Han...
The start was the Hoerangak case.
From the Hoerangak case to the hit–and–run...
Everything's connected.
– And... – Han Jin–woo!
I need to remember him.
What?
You need to make up your mind now!
We need to inform Macallan by today.
Can I defer it?
No!
Do you know how many are after that position?
Then I...
I don't think I can go, Professor.
Are you crazy?
This is Macallan, we're talking about!
But Dr. Jo is sick, and...
I'll have to pass up on this offer.
I'm sorry about Dr. Jo,
but that's Dr. Jo. And you're you.
Yes, yes.
I have to go, Professor.
What is this?
This is a case that came to the CODAS department.
It's contaminated blood.
Find the antidote.
I'm only here to apply for a leave.
I won't accept it.
– Mr. Kwak. – Find the antidote.
Listen to me.
This is my first order as Chief.
Let's set the facts straight.
You mean, temporary Chief.
It's only been a few days since Dr. Jo's accident,
so how could you take up that offer to replace her?
Where did you learn your shamelessness?
Because I'd like to take lessons myself.
Are you going to continue your attitude?
Yes.
If you don't want to, then resign.
Do whatever you wish.
Huh?
– What is it? – Detective Kang, one moment.
Why, did you find something?
This car.
The camera's caught it three times
near the park at the time of the crime.
Read the plate number.
Yes, ma'am.
(26MA 6942, Scrapped)
– Oh what? – Huh?
It says it was scrapped yesterday.
Are you the owner of this vehicle?
Ah, yes, I am.
This car...
Did you scrap it yesterday?
Yes, why?
It had a reason to, so I scrapped it.
This car may have been used in a hit–and–run crime.
What?
– It wasn't me! – What wasn't you?
I didn't run over anyone.
Was it the day before yesterday? Someone asked to borrow it,
so my only sin is lending him my run–down car.
Who borrowed your car?
I don't know him.
What?
You lent your car to a complete stranger?
Be honest.
It was completely trashed so I just lent it to him,
then he came back at night and asked me to scrap it.
Now that doesn't make any sense, does it?
Well, uh...
He offered me money.
How much?
$10,000, in cash.
$10,000?
I'm sorry. I really didn't know...
...he'd run over someone with it.
It didn't occur to you that it may be used for a crime
when he offered as much as $10,000?
You need to come with us.
Let's go.
Okay, that's done.
Dr. Josephine...
Shin Yeon–hwa.
But then again, I'm sure you know
quite a lot about pain, don't you?
Shin Yeon–hwa can't help me, because she's dead.
What do I do?
No, it doesn't necessarily need to be a person.
Is there anything I can help?
It's fine, just open the door for me.
I'll be real careful,
so this doesn't cause trouble for you in any way.
It's alright.
Huh?
It didn't even read my fingerprint yet.
Was CODAS always like this?
Has it ever opened like this by itself?
No.
Clearly there is a problem with the security system.
There was even a case of auto–purging recently.
Ah, it works.
Thanks, Seung–byn. You may go now.
Are you sure there's nothing I can help?
No.
It's something I must do alone.
It's not something dangerous, is it?
No. But thanks.
Then I'll get going.
Okay, bye.
De Moivre's theorem. Han Jin–woo!
Jin–woo, let's play!
Detective Kang.
There's somewhere I must go.
Please come and pick me up.
Why do you want to go to Hyukjeon Welfare Center
at this time of the night?
There's something I must check.
What is it?
An old memory just resurfaced,
and I need to check whether it really happened.
Please explain in detail.
I have no idea what you're on about.
I think I was there.
At Hyukjeon Welfare Center.
What?
What, you were up to something so dangerous
without even consulting with me first?
I'm sorry, I had no choice.
It was the only way to catch the bastard who did that to Dr. Jo.
I think someone's trailing us.
What?
Don't get out. Don't get out!
Who are you?
– Dr. Han! – Get out.
– Dr. Han! – It's alright. It's alright.
Get out, now!
– Let go of me. – Stay still!
Dr. Han!
Detective Kang!
Dr. Han Jin–woo,
thank you for coming all the way here.
(Quiz from God 5: Reboot)
It's been 24 hours since Dr. Han was kidnapped.
I can't wait any longer.
Let go of me!
Dr. Han.
If I cooperate,
promise me you won't touch Detective Kang.
Sure. What's good is good.
It's a virus strain
mutated to prove fatal only to President Han.
And it's extremely delicate.
Epinephrine, hurry!
What are you doing?
I'm trying to save him!
Once you're at the hospital, get rid of Han Jin–woo.