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Episode 242 – The Meaning of Betrayal (5)
Billy, who was thought to be dead, was alive.
Everyone was shocked by that fact, but no one was more surprised than Alex.
“Billy… …! Billy!”
Alex lifted him up with trembling hands, repeating only his son's name.
“Father……”
Billy also tried to say something to Alex with reddened eyes.
“Catch him so he doesn’t run away!”
“Don’t move!”
I couldn't continue speaking because of the police officers rushing in.
“What the heck is this!?”
Alex was terrified at the sight and quickly shook off the police officers.
"yes?"
“No, what on earth are you doing?!”
The police were bewildered.
They expressed their bewilderment because they didn't know the circumstances of the two people. Wasn't it Alex who caught Billy in the first place?
-No;; This is how things are
-Wow this is seriously annoying f*ck
-It's not like the police did anything wrong lol
-What should I do then?
Viewers did not hide their disappointment.
Alex was also aware of the situation and his panic was evident. However, he could not let Billy be arrested here.
“Let go of my hand! I, I’ll take care of it.”
“What did you say?”
“No, what the hell are you talking about?”
The police found him strange and tied Billy up. Billy looked at Alex with anxious eyes, but kept his mouth shut.
Viewers could sense the intention.
-I'm afraid I'll get hurt by my dad, so I keep my mouth shut ㅠ
-No! Why is the story so funny!
-I found Billy, but why isn't it a happy ending? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?
-Who is the rock and roll writer? Who is the rock and roll writer? Who is the rock and roll writer?
-That won't do! Let's shoot!
-No lol. Are you just going to shoot first and see? lol
The situation became even more extreme. Alex was fiddling with his gun with bloodshot eyes. The police also looked serious and spoke to him.
“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but just stay still.”
“Alex?! What the hell is going on!?
In the meantime, Light joined in. She too felt the ominous atmosphere and reached for the axe hanging from her waist.
-Even the eyes are shining ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-No lol I'm going crazy for real
-You mean it was an outlaw route?
-I was a first-class agent, but in an instant I became a wanted man?!
-The clip title appears right away?
-You're saying we're going to fight here?
-ㅁㅊ Are there any presidential bodyguards?
-Oh please! Just a little!
-The situation is so complicated that it feels like watching Midㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
As the atmosphere became more tense, the chat window became chaotic.
“Stop it! Everyone calm down!”
At that moment, everyone's attention turned to the new voice that suddenly interrupted. The screen naturally turned to show the owner of the voice.
A middle-aged man with a neatly trimmed beard and neatly pomaded hair was getting out of the carriage.
Question marks kept popping up in the chat window. I wondered who it was, but then I saw bodyguards standing around the carriage.
Lee Kyung-bok was also able to identify the positive energy he felt from the man.
“Oh, this guy is the president.”
-to?
-The President?
-No;;; Why are you coming out of the carriage?
-Weren't you coming by train?
His words puzzled the viewers, and Alex shared the same doubts.
“President Carlson? No, how on earth… … ”
Meanwhile, the President's security guards approached Carlson and whispered something to him. Carlson nodded a few times and approached Alex.
“You stopped the assassination attempt. Thank you very much.”
He thanked me politely. An awkward smile followed.
“I understand you are surprised. Since I became president, I have received assassination threats more than once. That is why I am always on guard. That is why I changed to a carriage at the train station.”
-omg?
-5252, how many times do you have to hit the counter? LOL!
-What? So preventing the assassination was a waste of time?
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While viewers were surprised by the explanation, Carlson carefully took Alex's hand.
“I don’t owe you my life, but you saved the lives of American citizens. I really appreciate it.”
Alex's eyes widened at this. He grabbed Carlson's hands with both of his and said,
“It is as you said. No one, no one was hurt. So please be lenient on this child, my son Billy!”
“You are my son?”
Carlson's eyes widened at the request. Then the police and Wright were able to figure out the situation as well.
“Ah, father… … ”
Billy started to cry and eventually sobbed.
“Huh, what the hell is going on… … ”
Carlson looked taken aback, but soon his face hardened.
“Mr. Alex, it’s not that I don’t believe that, but I don’t think this is something I can decide on my own. I’ll take it into consideration, but it’s something that needs to be investigated.”
Soon he turned back towards the train.
“It would be better for you to discuss the details with the Director of the Investigation Bureau rather than me.”
“… … Chief of the Investigation Bureau?”
A question mark appeared on Alex's face as well as in the chat window. The screen soon turned around to show another man getting off the train.
He also listened to the story from the bodyguards and then approached Alex.
“My name is Harold.”
He calmly revealed his name and turned to Carlson.
“I think it would be best to go to St. Claude first to discuss the details.”
The screen slowly darkens along with him.
-Investigation Department? Is it different from the police department?
-If you're coming with the president, you must have more experience?
-Oh lol, but it's not a bad ending.
-Gotple was so awesome, how could there be a bad ending? ㅋㅋㅋ
-Was it just a dramatic performance?
The viewers were relieved.
But Lee Gyeong-bok thought differently.
'A character named Harold… … '
The energy that Shingi sensed along with his appearance.
'He's a total villain?'
Because I felt undeniably uncomfortable.
* * *
As the cutscene ended, the location changed. Lee Kyung-bok was in the police station's underground prison.
Beyond the bars was Billy. His trembling shoulders and dizzy pupils spoke volumes about his state of mind.
“Oh, father. I, I’m going to die now? I’m going to be hanged? I don’t want to die… I didn’t mean to… …”
A sobbing and trembling voice flowed from his mouth. Billy's bloodshot eyes turned to Lee Kyung-bok.
“Assassination of the President? No, no. I didn’t mean to do that! Why, why did it turn out like this… … ?”
At that sight, Lee Kyung-bok's face hardened.
-This is total panic lol
-We are also confused, so how much more embarrassed must we be?
-But if you attempt to assassinate the president, aren't you really sentenced to death by hanging?
-It would be like a high school student in our country, but it would be really scary.
-From what I hear you say, I think I need to calm down first.
-ㅇㅇ If it's not a cutscene, it seems like something needs to be done
Lee Kyung-bok also agreed with the rapidly rising opinions.
“It seems like it’s a part where you have to figure out what happened to Billy, just like in the montage. I need to find out what happened to Billy. To do that, I need to calm him down first.”
He whispered softly to the viewers, took a deep breath, and looked at Billy.
“Billy.”
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to… … ”
“Billy, it’s okay. You’re not going to die.”
Lee Kyung-bok spoke in a calm voice. If he himself was anxious, there was no way the other person would calm down.
“Because I won’t let it be.”
"……father?"
Billy's pupils slowly regained their normal position, as if it was working. Lee Kyung-bok nodded.
“I need your help with that. First, take a deep breath. Breathe deeply and slowly. If it’s difficult, follow me.”
"slowly……"
Lee Kyung-bok breathed as he usually does when he cools down after working out. Billy also breathed like him and his tremors began to subside.
-No lol why are you so good at it?
-How can I not calm down when you guide me with a perfect voice? Lol
-I'm following along without realizing it lol
-But is this okay?
-Is this the perfect breathing technique?
After calming down a bit, Lee Kyung-bok looked at Billy and smiled faintly.
“Okay. Good job. Are you feeling better now?”
"yes……"
“I’ll help you just like I did now. Just tell me what happened.”
Billy flinched at Lee Kyung-bok's words, but he didn't panic like before. However, he still had a confused look on his face.
“Even if we talk about it… …what, where should I start?”
“First, tell me how you came to be in the gang. Why did you end up hanging out with the Hired Gun gang?”
-Right! I should ask this first, lol
– Seriously lol I can't even imagine Billy being in a gang
-The back of my head is still cold, Imari.
-This one needs to be invincible lol
Most viewers were curious about this as well, so a chat of agreement quickly emerged.
Finally, Billy opened his mouth with a dark expression.
“The ones who raided the town that time were the federal marshals and safe-shifters that went with my father.”
"……what?"
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened. The chat window also had a similar reaction.
-It's not a Hired Gun, it's a Safeshifter?
-Another commando here?
-No lol. You hit me and I hit you again?
-How did it happen, how did it happen!
Billy frowned as if it was a painful memory, but continued talking.
“They were going to kill me first. But they soon changed their minds. They thought that if they killed me first, it would be harder to deal with the others because of the gunfire, and since I was locked up in prison, I wouldn’t be able to escape…”
Although the story didn't end, I could guess the content well enough.
“They pretend to be federal marshals and catch people off guard… … ”
-What the f*ck, what if the townspeople fight back?
-They were more of a bastard than I thought.
-Then what about the detectives that appeared in Prologue? They're called Hired Guns?
-But that's quite possible
-Really lol At first, the detectives didn't even know there was a safe shifter.
-Yeah, that's why I concluded that it was Hired Gun's doing.
As Billy revealed the details, viewers also sighed.
“I heard screams and gunshots. I was so, so scared. But what was scarier was… … when the sounds disappeared.”
“Billy… … ”
Billy's breathing became ragged. Lee Kyung-bok was momentarily conflicted at the sight. Could he continue like this?
But fortunately, Billy nodded first.
“Father, I’m okay.”
“It’s okay to stop whenever it gets difficult.”
At those words, Billy took a deep breath and opened his mouth.
“I was shaking with fear. But they didn’t come back. I found out later that they had run away because they saw the Hired Gun gang chasing them.”
“A gang? If so… … ”
“Yes, it was the boss who saved me.”
The chat window shook again at the revelation.
-omg?
-It turns out the target of revenge saved my son!?
-5252, isn't that too twisted? Lol!
-This is an American drama, Imari.
Ironically, Billy's survival was thanks to the Hired Gun Gang.
“The boss showed me my father’s badge. So I, I thought my father had died at the hands of those guys.”
“Are you trying to get revenge on me?”
“… … Yes. The boss also said that he had to get revenge on the Safeshifter. That’s why he was letting me live. I was the only witness and survivor. I didn’t have a choice, but I joined the gang to get revenge.”
In the prologue, it is revealed what happened during the two days that Alex lost consciousness. Lee Kyung-bok let out a breath without realizing it.
“But not all the gang members got along. The town was like that, so the boss had no choice but to hide… So everyone dispersed, and the boss took me with him. He personally watched over me to make sure I didn’t run away. I learned a lot of things over the few months I spent there.”
“You learned it?”
“Yes. They taught us things like how to shoot a gun, how to hunt, and how to identify herbs. They taught us things we needed to survive.”
At those words, Lee Kyung-bok's expression became slightly complicated. Viewers expressed their feelings through chat.
-While Alex was at the detective agency, Billy was hanging out with Boss.
-It feels like the boss is taking on the role of a parent.
-No lol but it's still a gang
-Just because a contract killer raises a child doesn't mean he becomes a good person.
-Isn't this Meon and Latilda?
-What the heck lol It's completely different f*ck
There were different opinions in the chat window, but that only lasted for a moment.
The mood changed as the story continued.
“And then the time I was prepared for came. The boss said it was time for revenge and gave me dynamite.”
Billy shook his head roughly.
“Father! I, I really didn’t know the President was on board. There was a boss from Safeshifter on the train… I’m sure he was… …!”
“Billy, take a deep breath. Take a deep breath.”
As I was about to panic again, Lee Kyung-bok spoke quickly.
As Billy calmed down again, viewers figured out what was going on.
– Wow, the boss is trying to take advantage of Billy.
-Isn't this similar to Stockholm syndrome?
-Isn't it similar to what Romwell's gang tried to do with our Bitnuna?
-Since you're a minor, it's not easy to avoid suspicion ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really? If we compare it to Korea, wouldn't that be a high school student? Who would think a high school student would carry around dynamite?
-If there had been no Godple, would the dynamite have exploded?
-King Chiman is so unbelievable lol. He just blew the wick away?
It was clear that the boss was treating Billy well in order to use him.
While the viewers were organizing their opinions, Lee Kyung-bok also calmed Billy down.
“It was hard work, but you did a good job. Leave the rest to me.”
Now that he had heard the whole story, there was nothing more to hear. Billy nodded at Lee Kyung-bok's words.
With that, control was lost and a cutscene ensued.
“Billy, don’t worry.”
Alex reached through the bars and stroked Billy's head.
“Losing you once was enough. And it was something I never wanted to experience again.
"father……"
“I will never lose you again.”
Alex said and turned around.
“No matter what number you use.”
The words behind him were so quiet that Billy couldn't hear them.
-Light Father ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Ah, this is what parental love is.
-You got your child back and now you lose him again? Is this completely crazy?
-A game that truly encourages filial piety ㅋㅋㅋ
-But why T-Soo?
-Take care of the student atmosphere^^
-I should give you a call after watching the broadcast…
-???: Why are you calling me at this hour of the morning! Oh my, I'm awake! I'm awake!
-???: Hey, what's going on? Did you run out of pocket money?
-Your parents’ reaction is too spicy?
-I deleted my parents' numbers after seeing this^^
-Are you crazy? Lol
The screen changed while the viewers were chatting about it.
Alex opened the door to the director's office and entered.
“So arbitrary… … ”
The police chief was about to raise his voice, but then closed his mouth. He looked back at Alex, gasping for breath.
“Let’s continue the story later. Could you please step aside?”
Harold, who was in front of him, spoke as if nothing had happened. The form was a question, but his attitude was different.
Finally, the police chief left the room with a displeased expression. Harold sighed as the door slammed shut roughly.
“I think they think we’re on the same level because they call us ‘Director.’”
He quickly approached Alex and extended his hand.
“Let me introduce myself formally. I am Harold, in charge of the Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice.”
“This is Alex, a first-class agent from the Preston Detective Agency.”
“Yes, I know.”
Harold answered leisurely and returned to his seat, leaving Alex standing still.
-?
-What are the manners?
-Something is strong… …
-I've never seen a good guy with a stiff neck lol
The viewers felt uneasy at that attitude. Harold leaned back in his chair and clenched his fists.
“I heard the story. The assassin you captured is your son? How ironic.”
“… … What happens to Billy?”
“If you’re a detective, don’t you know enough?”
Harold answered Alex's question without a moment's hesitation.
“Attempted murder is a serious crime, but attempted assassination of the president? This deserves the death penalty without even looking at the trial results.”
Lee Gyeong-bok couldn't stand the discomfort he felt from it and said a word.
“Even if it’s true, it’s a bit strange to say something like that in front of your father.”
-Really ㅋㅋ Are you a psychopath?
-You don't like Harold Shack?
-That won't do! Let's shoot!
-Stop brainwashing me, please. LOL
-But I kind of want to shoot this guy lol
Despite that declaration, Alex did not back down. It was something he could not give up on.
“If it were natural, there would be no reason to call me separately.”
A voice that contained suppressed anger flowed from his mouth. At this, a deep smile appeared on Harold's lips.
“Indeed, you’re more communicative than the director who just left. I really like you.”
“What do you want?”
“Let’s just get the situation straight. You and that Indian, Wright? You two did a great job capturing the gang members.”
Harold clapped his hands lightly, but no one took it as a sincere compliment.
“But coincidentally, these guys are very tight-lipped. They’re like those anachronistic Confederates. What a time, talking about slavery and racism.”
The viewers were dumbfounded by those words.
-Didn't you just say that the map is shining and that you're an Indian?
-You don't even realize that it's racism lol
-Isn't it so disgusting that you keep ignoring me?
-Look at the speed at which the dislike stack builds up lol
-Is this like an obvious villain?
-It's okay if you come out again.
But Harold had no way of knowing their feelings. He continued speaking leisurely.
“But if what you say is true, then your son was really just tricked by the gang, not a Confederate sympathizer?”
“It’s true. My son is different from them.”
“Yes. If that’s true, then you’re saying you’ll cooperate with the investigation, and since the President said so, I’d like to propose a judicial deal.”
Alex smiled brightly at Harold's words.
“Of course! I’ll tell you everything I know. It’ll help the investigation!”
-Oh? But you still do your job properly.
-Was it just a case of not having any money?
-Luckily it's not a bad ending lol
-Let's go back in
-So soft and fluffy ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
The viewers were also relieved by this. However, Lee Kyung-bok still felt uneasy.
'I don't think it'll be resolved that easily.'
As expected.
“Good. I’m glad we’ve reached an agreement. If you just cooperate, you’ll avoid the death penalty and get life imprisonment.”
“… … What did you say?”
The atmosphere froze at Harold's subsequent answer. Alex wasn't the only one who became serious.
-What the f*ck, as long as I don't die, it's okay?
-It was still a bad ending?
-Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?
-Don't come out, shoot me. I'll shoot you, you piece of shit.
-Ah haha you're making me feel like shit
Alex bit his teeth as if to express his anger.
"innocence."
He strode up to Harold and glared at him.
“What must I do to be found not guilty?”
Harold's smile grew wider at that question.
“As expected! Very good! I knew we could communicate well.”
He burst out laughing. But Alex's expression remained unchanged.
“I don’t know if this will be any consolation, but this isn’t just about pardoning your son. It’s also about the security of the United States.”
“What does that mean?”
“Why would I, the director of the investigation bureau, come here, all the way to the West? To escort the president? No, no. I’m not the one pulling the trigger.”
Harold shook his head slowly. His eyes narrowed as the corners of his mouth went up.
“As soon as the train stopped, I knew for sure what this blessed land and great nation needed.”
“Just get to the point.”
“Oh, you should have a little more patriotism. All of this is for the country.”
Harold's eyes, as he spoke, became cold.
“From outlaws to detectives like you. There’s a lot to fix in this country right now.”
"what……"
“Assassination attempts in broad daylight, countless gunfights, arson and robberies, and a smuggling of bootleg liquor in the salons. How can you see this and not know what the problem is?”
He didn't wait for an answer. He shook his head and continued speaking.
“There is a violation of law and order in the West today. Sheriffs, federal marshals, and private investigators? It’s all because of a law enforcement system that is acting out of control. I’m here to fix this!”
“Correct it? How can I… … ”
“It’s very simple. We put all the law enforcement agencies and personnel under one system, the Bureau of Investigation.”
Harold shrugged as if it were simple.
“For this to happen, the president needs to wake up to reality. The current security system needs to be exposed as a mess. And you are the proof.”
"evidence?"
“What if a single detective could solve a problem that the Marshals Service, the Sheriff, and the Police Department couldn’t solve? Wouldn’t that show their incompetence?”
Alex's face hardened.
“That’s the requirement.”
“It’s good that you’re quick-witted. Regardless of life or death, destroy the Hired Gun Gang. Then your son will be free. I promise.”
Alex answered Harold's prepared answer with his hand on the revolver.
“I must keep that promise.”
“Of course. I uphold law and order. Promises are part of that.”
Alex didn't answer any further.
He just turned around and left the director's office.
Harold, left alone, leisurely picked up his coffee cup. Ripples formed on the pitch-black water.
[Chapter 4 – Betrayal]
[End]
The phrase that comes to mind is:
Chapter 4 is over.
“Wow… … So this is how the chapter ends.”
Lee Kyung-bok commented briefly with a sigh.
“I thought it might be the ending when Billy came out, but it turned out to be a new situation.”
– Seriously lol I thought my revenge would end after I found Billy, but it didn't?
-Looking at the content, the chapter titles are so fitting ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really lol how many times did you get hit in the head in one chapter!
-There's a traitor in the gang, Billy survived, the village raid wasn't Hired Gun's doing lol
-You don't give Jerry Genome a pass?
-No lol that's brain dead lol
-By the way, the game title is still perfect, right?
-I found my son, but you are still a noble and desperate avenger~
-Son's Revenge > Revenge for the Son
Viewers sympathized with Lee Kyung-bok's words.
“Today was really fun. It was a chapter that was especially immersive because Billy appeared. I’m looking forward to seeing how the next chapter will unfold!”
The chat window immediately became a sea of tears as he continued to comment.
-The broadcast ended like this again ㅠ
-Billy is back, so why is Gotple leaving?
-I miss you ㅠㅠㅠ
-At this point, isn't it the game company's fault for dividing the chapters?
-Ah lol If there are no chapter divisions, then you're the king lol
-The symptoms of spreading the word are really bad in the chat window lol
-Doji? Did you just say Doji?!
-Did you get bitten?
-???: Unable to accept momentary indulgence, mental breakdowns erupt here and there. He has become violent like the outlaws of Roderick.
-Are you kidding me? Lol
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hands at the viewers' enthusiastic reaction.
“Okay, tomorrow is another broadcast! Thank you for watching the broadcast! Tva!”
When Lee Kyung-bok disappeared, viewers were left in a state of lingering emotion.
-As expected of someone with a law-abiding nature, are you crazy about indulgences?
-Isn't the Rodrigo broadcast coming up soon?
-ㅇㅇ It seems like it's the second half since Billy, who was thought to be dead, came back
-I wonder how the ending will turn out…
They had a feeling this was the end of this content.
-Please, a happy ending!
-Ah haha if you play Gotple you get an invincible happy ending!
-Is there a game among the games that Godple played that doesn't have a perfect ending?
-Really lol, watch the original broadcast well, Imari
The ending was always satisfying.
This broadcast was going to be like that too.