Codename Anastasia

Chapter 62 - Checkmate: Package Delivery

NIS headquarters was in a state of emergency. The chase that took place in the city center after Taek Joo invaded the hospital couldn't avoid the fierce bullets of the media. Many voices criticized the incompetence of public authorities when it became known that the wanted man had escaped, despite traffic being paralyzed and civil damage having occurred.

Furthermore, when Lee Cheol Jin was arrested as a suspect in the case and was mysteriously poisoned while awaiting trial, things became even more noisy both inside and outside. That's why they had to capture Taek Joo. Someone must be responsible for this.

When the situation became serious, Chief Lim, who was in the hospital, also rushed to headquarters. He hadn't even left work since last night and was continuously receiving status reports every hour. No one knew Taek Joo's whereabouts.

Everything went according to plan, although it was a little noisy. Now, as long as they had a proper ritual offering, everything would be arranged smoothly. The only obstacle was that Chief Lim doesn't have much time left.

A knock sounded on the door and an employee entered the office. He was assigned to monitor Yoon Jong Woo's phone usage. Deputy Chief 1
accompanying him could not hide his concern and asked what was going on.

"A while ago, I received a call on Yoon Jong Woo's cellphone."

"Have you checked the sender yet?"

"Yes. This number is in the name of a Russian named Yevgeny Vissarionovich Bogdanov."

"Where is the call from?"

"It is confirmed to be near Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do."

"Alright."

Deputy Chief 1 clenched his fist. Chief Lim also nodded. Now was the time for him to complete what had been planned. The employee was still waiting for further instructions. He sat politely.

"Immediately send a cooperation dispatch to the local police station. Let our elite agents participate."

"How?"

"I will be directly in charge."

The employee who was listening to the order looked puzzled. Managers or executives are often only informed about the situation in the control room and give instructions, but do not work directly in the field.

Of course, this is not unreasonable as Chief Lim was also a special agent. However, he wanted to make sure he hadn't heard wrong.

"Are you going to join?"

"I have to go. One way or another, he's my subordinate, so shouldn't I go catch him myself?"

"Then I'll go too."

Deputy Chief 1 who was listening suddenly spoke up. The employee wondered why, as this was truly an unusual situation.

"I will prepare as you said."

"One more thing. Yoon Jong Woo from the support team, is he at work yet?"

"Not yet."

"Is he at home?"

"Yes. He was spotted leaving early this morning."

Chief Lim rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. Immediately after being contacted by Taek Joo, Yoon Jong Woo disappeared, he must have received some instructions. Manager Lim knows Taek Joo well because the time the two of them worked together wasn't short. Even when Taek Joo is arrested, he is not a person who gives up easily.

Taek Joo must have prepared a plan to deal a blow to the person who tricked him. The visit to Lee Cheol Jin before he disappeared also bothered Chief Lim.