The Devil Judge [Bl Version] - Chapter 25: The Judgement

In the courtroom, the tension was palpable as Yo-Han, with a fervent determination, vigorously dug his pen into the paper, leaving a hole as he sentenced Seok-hoon to 20 years in prison. The room fell silent, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the final verdict.

Then, unexpectedly, Yo-Han\’s gaze shifted to Ga-On. Their eyes locked for a long, intense moment, an unspoken understanding passing between them. Ga-On felt a mixture of emotions, wondering what this look meant, but before he could decipher it, Yo-Han announced, \”And that\’s it.\”

The shock in the courtroom was palpable. The abrupt ending left everyone bewildered, including Ga-On. Had Yo-Han made a secret deal? What was the meaning behind that gaze?

In his prison cell, Seok-hoon couldn\’t believe his luck. He laughed in relief, confident that he could easily buy his way out of prison. But then, excruciating pain gripped his abdomen, and he began screaming in agony. He was rushed to the hospital, his appendicitis requiring immediate surgery.

Seok-hoon regained consciousness in a sterile hospital room, only to find Yo-Han standing over him, a pair of scissors in hand, a chilling smile on his face. The realization hit Seok-hoon like a ton of bricks. Just as Yo-Han was about to administer some ominous \”extra surgery,\” Ga-On jolted awake from his dream.

Ga-On\’s dream left him momentarily disoriented. His heart pounded in his chest, and beads of sweat clung to his brow. The vivid and unsettling dream, with its eerie imagery of Yo-Han standing over Seok-hoon with a pair of scissors, still haunted his senses.

As he took a few deep breaths to steady himself, he couldn\’t help but shiver at the chilling scenario his dream had painted.

Jin-joo, noticing his distress, expressed concern. \”Ga-On, you\’re still not feeling well. You should really take some rest.\”

Despite the lingering unease from his dream, Ga-On shook his head and reassured her. \”I\’m fine, Jin-joo. We can\’t afford to delay any longer.\” With that, he rose from his seat, determined to push aside his discomfort and carry on with the responsibilities of the day.

Together, Ga-On and Jin-joo made their way to the courtroom. The weight of the impending final verdict hung heavily in the air.

In the reconvened trial, the courtroom was once again abuzz with tension and anticipation as the prosecution and defense argued passionately over the appropriate sentence for Seok-hoon. The atmosphere was charged with uncertainty, with both sides making compelling cases for their positions.

Amidst the fervent debate in the live court, Yo-Han rose to his feet, his commanding presence silencing the room as all eyes turned to him. Ga-On couldn\’t help but feel a surge of nervous anticipation, wondering what judgment Yo-Han was about to pass.

As Ga-On\’s eyes met Yo-Han\’s, the latter wore a sly smirk, adding to the tension in the room. The suspense was palpable, and Ga-On\’s heart raced as he waited for Yo-Han\’s words.

Finally, Yo-Han spoke, his voice carrying a weight of authority and cunning, \”Ladies and gentlemen, justice is a complex tapestry of facts, evidence, and interpretation. It\’s time we unravel this case and reveal the truth.\”

His statement left everyone in the courtroom on edge, their expectations hanging in the balance, as Yo-Han prepared to unveil his verdict, one that would undoubtedly have a profound impact on the proceedings and the lives of those involved.

\”Seok-hoon will be sentenced to prison only.\” 

A collective murmur of surprise rippled through the courtroom. However, Yo-Han wasn\’t finished. He continued, \”We\’ve worked out a special arrangement with a prison in Texas, one that exclusively incarcerates sex offenders. He\’ll be serving his full 20-year sentence there.\” 

It was a move that left everyone in the courtroom, including Ga-On. He was genuinely impressed by the outcome. A sense of admiration and respect washed over him, and he couldn\’t help but react with astonishment. His mouth fell open, and a broad smile stretched across his face.

Yo-Han\’s cunning strategy had turned the tables once again, and it seemed they had found a way to ensure Seok-hoon faced a fitting punishment, even if it required a creative approach.

A sly grin tugged at the corners of Yo-Han\’s lips as he made this announcement. The courtroom erupted into a mixture of cheers and gasps, and the tension in the air shifted. Yo-Han locked eyes with Sun-ah, a glint of triumph in his gaze as he gave her a knowing little grin.

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In the mansion, an air of lightness prevailed, and Yo-Han\’s unusually chipper mood continued. He couldn\’t resist the temptation to tease Ga-On about his outlandish dream, which had taken a rather bizarre turn.

\”You know, Ga-On,\” Yo-Han began with a playful glint in his eye, \”I\’ve heard of strange dreams before, but that one of yours… well, it certainly wins the prize for the most creative use of scissors.\”

Ga-On blushed at the mention of his dream\’s peculiar imagery and tried to defend himself with a sheepish smile. \”It was just a dream, Yo-Han. Dreams can be wild and unpredictable.\”

Yo-Han, still chuckling, leaned closer, his tone conspiratorial. \”Well, Ga-On, if you ever dream of me using scissors again, just remember, I promise to stick to cutting newspaper articles, not private parts.\”

Ga-On, although deeply impressed by Yo-Han\’s performance in court, tried to maintain a semblance of humility as he commented, \”Today in court, you were… good.\”

Yo-Han, always astute and perceptive, caught on to Ga-On\’s attempt to downplay his praise. He couldn\’t help but tease him, a hint of amusement in his voice. \”But in court, Ga-On, you couldn\’t contain your happiness. Your poker face needs a bit of work.\”

Ga-On chuckled, knowing that Yo-Han saw through his facade. \”Alright, you got me,\” he admitted with a grin. \”You were actually very impressive today.\”

But Yo-Han, always one to playfully push the boundaries, responded with a sly grin, \”What about last night, Ga-On? I worked even harder on that, and I didn\’t earn any praise.\”

Ga-On, taken aback by Yo-Han\’s sudden change in tone, felt a mixture of embarrassment and surprise at the suggestive comment. His cheeks flushed slightly as he tried to maintain his composure.

\”Yo-Han,\” Ga-On stammered, his voice a little unsteady, \”that\’s not the same thing, and you know it.\”

Yo-Han\’s sly grin persisted, and he leaned in closer, his playful demeanor unwavering. \”Oh, but isn\’t it, Ga-On? Sometimes, the most challenging cases require the most dedication.\”

Ga-On felt a rush of emotions, a mixture of desire and apprehension. He knew that he needed to maintain professionalism, especially in their work environment, but Yo-Han\’s teasing and the undeniable attraction between them made it increasingly difficult to resist.

Before Yo-Han could make any further advances, Ga-On hastily retreated, his cheeks still tinged with a blush. \”I\’m tired today,\” he stammered, running a hand through his hair. With that, he turned and was about to leave when suddenly Yo-Han swiftly grabbed his waist and started walking him to his room.

\”Hey, where do you think you\’re taking me?\”

\”To the heaven.\” Yo-Han smirked.

To be continued…

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