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(Two years ago)

How's Dong Baek?

Is he adjusting well?

Yes, yes. He's pretty quiet these days.

It hasn't been that long since he got kicked out from the RIU.

I see. Is that so?

What about from now on?

- Pardon? - How do you think he'll be like?

He's an unusual guy, that's for sure.

- He only does things his way. - He's uncontrollable, right?

But he's good-natured, so if people around him help...

What if they do?

The police will just become his support,

while Dong Baek would do even better than now...

while stepping on everyone else.

- Captain Koo. - Yes?

How about this?

Instead of being someone giving a hand to Dong Baek,

you should get his help.

- Well? - Deputy Chief Lee...

It's better for us as an organization,

and for him too.

Do you understand?

Yes, I understand what you are saying.

If you understood,

get Dong Baek to write his resignation letter.

First, make him take off his uniform,

then we'll only use him when we need to.

For example, we can ask his consultation for violent crimes.

There's no way he'd accept it.

Didn't you say he'd always listen to you?

I'm also not sure if this is the right thing to do...

Captain Koo.

There are no right or wrong ways in how an organization works.

There are only choices.

Go on.

Come on, boss. It's a misunderstanding.

Old Man, we have guests.

- Gosh. - Shoot.

That stings.

Is it fun being a detective?

It's so much fun.

Do you know that the higher-ups are scared because of you?

What is it? Is someone scared because they committed a crime?

They lived in wealth all their lives,

but their lives are about to get ruined.

Who wouldn't be scared?

Are you telling me not to work because some criminals...

- are feeling uncomfortable? - What I'm saying...

is there are more exciting things.

If you become a celebrity,

it'd be perfect since you're so full of yourself.

It's no use trying to get rid of me.

No one's trying to get rid of you.

I won't quit until you retire.

Because of you,

I gave up on applying the remedy for hair loss.

The stress will kill me before it's my time.

Gosh. Take this off for me.

Hand it over.

What is this? Why are you suddenly touching me?

I'm not enjoying it.

Be gentle, it hurts.

It's cold.

Don't face the world that hates you,

and go find your happiness...

while blaming me.

No...

Det. Oh.

Get him!

Captain Koo!

- Captain Koo! - Come on.

No... Captain Koo...

Captain Koo!

Captain Koo.

- Hurry. - Are you okay?

What are you doing? Hurry up and report it.

- Are you okay? - Tell them to hurry!

- Is this 911? - I'm okay.

It doesn't hurt at all.

Please hurry.

His condition? Just hurry up and come here.

Captain Koo!

(Det. Oh Se Hoon)

The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.

Please leave a message after the beep.

(An innocent person will be crucified instead of the sinner.)

- Dad. - Honey.

Dad...

Mom, what do we do?

How come Uncle Baek isn't here?

He's going to come.

He's a little busy right now.

What do we do?

Se Hoon.

We're being paged. We'll get going.

Okay.

Call me when his operation finishes.

They started operating 20 minutes ago.

They'll need to watch how he progresses.

This is unnecessary. We're all cops.

Do you have to do this?

His life's at stake.

Kwon Woon Jang.

That Old Man...

is so sluggish. Why couldn't he dodge it?

He's trying to make me feel sorry.

Why did you let this happen because of Dong Baek?

It's not Baek's fault. It's my fault for interfering.

Why did you get involved?

You're an old man who will retire in a few years.

He was fighting by himself. How can an adult just watch?

He's not an ordinary kid.

No, he's not ordinary.

He's extraordinarily rude.

- What? - But I found out...

he's exactly the same as our kids.

He laughs when he's happy,

and he cries too.

He gets angry when he's mad.

It's only a part of him that's different from everyone else.

He's just a human being like all of us.

Also, he can't do anything without me.

Gosh. My goodness.

I mean it.

- Gosh. - Baek.

Be quiet.

Come on, it's going to air now.

- Captain Koo. - Hey, Baek is here.

We came to watch your interview on air.

Why do you want to watch that?

It's on.

What is Det. Dong Baek like as someone close to him?

In one sentence, he's a beautiful young man.

I see.

What specifically would you say is beautiful about him?

First of all, I'd like to say...

we're like father and son.

We truly care about each other.

The medication is making me drowsy.

Goodness.

Father. Father?

Why did you say that?

- Father, get up. - I'm so sleepy.

Dad.

- Give me the remote, Dad. - No.

Dad. Come on.

(Episode 15: Flesh and Blood)

- Goodness, honey! - Dad!

- Dad! - Open your eyes!

Please open your eyes!

- Please move aside. - Open your eyes.

Open your eyes!

Why aren't you?

He collapsed as soon as we got here.

Don't you think he's exhausting himself?

He's awake.

Okay. I'll call you back.

Are you feeling okay?

You should rest for now.

How... How is the Old Man?

The surgery was a success but...

Just tell me. I'm fine.

He's still unconscious.

But he'll come around soon.

You can't go there.

The Intelligence Agency and the prosecution are all there.

What about Ms. Eun?

They're tracking her down.

I just spoke with Senior Superintendent Han.

Detective Dong.

Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere.

I'm just going to go to the other room.

I want to be alone.

Then I'll leave.

No. You should rest up as well.

Things may get hectic in the near future.

Hello.

Chief Prosecutor Woo?

I was meaning to visit you, but with the given situation...

Can I have a word with you?

Say it now.

I know you're very interested in Detective Dong.

But I'd appreciate it if you turned it down a notch.

It's only natural for prosecutors to have their eyes on criminals.

What's it to the NIS?

He hasn't been proven guilty yet.

But we'll soon find out.

I know a criminal as well.

While trying to cover up a chief prosecutor's scandal,

he made the abducted victim die.

I'm only telling you this since you're so interested in criminals.

It's nice to meet you, Deputy Chief Lee.

I'm Manager Kim from the NIS.

What brings you here, Ms. Son?

You're more of a coward than I thought you were.

I didn't think you'd lie about your name.

Are you here because of Dong Baek?

You're quite good.

I'm afraid I can't help you.

Let's go.

You won't get your way.

Never.

(Chairwoman Hwang Pil Sun)

Hello, I'm Woo Seok Do...

from the Central District Prosecutor's Office.

The Public Prosecutor General told me to do my best to aid you.

Since the criminal has been identified,

he'll be dead soon.

- What about the other guy? - Dong Baek as well.

But before that,

there's something we need to take care of.

I need the prosecution's word.

- Our word? - A non-indictment.

Dong Baek's death will cause a great commotion.

The press will join in as well,

and the prosecution will use that opportunity...

to attack.

So you want me to promise you...

that we won't hold you responsible?

I can't make this decision on my own.

I've already spoken with the Public Prosecutor General.

Then why are you asking me?

He's not competent enough.

- Sorry? - The Public Prosecutor General.

He shouldn't have allowed this to happen from the get-go.

We look like criminals who are scheming together.

- I apologize. - I don't need to hear it.

So what do you say?

Will you allow the prosecution to continue cleaning up...

other people's messes?

No, ma'am. I'll change that.

I'll make sure you won't need to worry about such things anymore.

I hope...

you'll forever have this drive.

The Public Prosecutor General...

was exactly like you six years ago.

The moment you lose that motivation,

the power will no longer be yours.

Former Assemblyman Bang Jun Seok, who was assaulted by Detective Dong,

has volunteered to help find his wife...

despite his doctors' dissuasion.

If Detective Dong is truly an accomplice,

I beg him...

to let my wife return safe and sound.

The National Police Agency took Detective Dong's assault seriously.

They have stated that he will be arrested immediately.

Meanwhile, Detective Dong attacked Assemblyman Bang...

during a live broadcast.

This has supported rumors about his being an accomplice.

Some people suspect...

that the Eraser warned Detective Dong...

as a way to disguise the fact...

that they were scheming together.

This has only aroused more fear...

I'll treat your wound.

What kind of relationship is it?

Sorry?

You and Moon Yong Gwang.

I don't understand.

Did you think I wouldn't find out?

- It's nothing. - Then why...

did you go to the hospital?

That was because...

Have you two joined hands?

Did he promise you money...

if you helped him kill me?

Look at me.

I said, look at me.

If that's not the case,

is it an intimate relationship?

No, sir.

There's nothing between us.

You've changed.

In the past,

it looked like you wanted something from me.

I can't believe you got together with a scumbag like him.

You're really cheap.

I'll be going now.

What a shame.

Once my wife died,

I was going to add you to the list of whom I was going to marry next.

Keep an eye on her.

Yes, sir.

What are you up to?

I'm... Just...

Just what?

I was just thinking.

Let me guess.

Come on.

What? You were thinking about me.

Am I wrong?

Yes.

Darn it.

I envy you.

I wish I could read other people's minds as well.

It's nothing good.

Why not? It sounds good to me.

That's not true.

People's memories...

aren't just full of good ones like you assume.

There are countless things I wish I never found out.

I'm sure there's also the opposite.

I can't quite remember.

Here.

You can read me if you want.

You can read my entire memory.

These days,

I especially think about you a lot.

Hey, you're smiling.

See? Thanks to your ability, you made both of us happy.

Baek.

Perhaps,

your ability could make many people happy.

And when that happens,

the world may change for the better.

Really?

Do you think that's possible?

I'd like to testify.

Please spare me.

Please?

I've saved...

countless lives already.

I know you're a good person.

So please save me as well.

Even good individuals...

can turn evil.

If anything, I was too good of a person.

So it feels unfair...

that I've felt so much pain.

Such a thing...

shouldn't have happened...

to either me...

or my daughter.

Don't you think so?

20 years ago,

I hurried back home after going abroad...

to rescue those from an earthquake.

My daughter had died.

But it wasn't like any other deaths.

As a firefighter,

I've witnessed many deaths.

Even when my wife had passed away,

I wasn't as afraid as I was when my daughter died.

At first,

they said she committed suicide.

But...

they were wrong.

I wish...

I never found out.

Yoo Ah Yeong?

So Phillip?

Darn it. What are you doing here?

I was taking some photos.

What about you?

My friend owns this area.

All of this...

belongs to him.

Bang Jun Seok.

Don't you know him?

Oh, right. You go to a different school now.

Darn it. I forgot.

Have you been...

drinking?

We took something even better.

I'll be going now.

Darn it.

You should pay the toll...

if you are in someone else's territory.

What?

Do you want some?

This will take you to paradise.

They trampled all over her.

But they continued to commit more sins.

Who are you?

What do you want?

Moon Yong Dae?

Darn it.

Where's Ah Yeong?

You little...

Your gaze disgusts me.

They set him on fire.

And while he was still alive,

they pushed him off a cliff.

That night,

two children fell victims...

to Bang Jun Seok, your husband!

My daughter's friend died that very night.

But my daughter...

Hey.

What brought you all the way here?

Master Jun Seok, you need to wake up...

if you don't want to spend the rest of your life in jail.

My daughter survived.

Although her body and mind...

were trampled on!

She didn't die.

(OB-GYN, Jung Hyung Sik)

So you didn't really resist.

Ah Yeong. I believe you,

but your story could be interpreted in a different way too.

Your father would be so upset if he finds out.

Don't you agree?

You know Moon Yong Dae, don't you?

I shouldn't tell you this,

but he died.

He committed suicide.

Do you remember where you hung out with the boys?

He died right beside it.

I wonder if he saw something there.

Because she survived,

she died every day!

My daughter!

I have a child too.

If you spare me, I'll do anything you want.

But,

after going through such a thing,

I had a realization.

There's no reason...

for my daughter's misfortune.

I heard about Captain Koo.

The one who did that to Captain Koo...

Cheon Ki Soo...

was trying to hit me.

Deputy Chief Lee gave the order to fire.

He was okay with anyone being shot to death aside from the hostage.

- Det. Dong. - What?

Why do you think I'm telling you this right now?

I'm telling you...

it's not just the Eraser we're up against.

Especially you. You have too many enemies.

I know.

- I'm used to it. - Don't get used to it.

You must stay on your toes.

There's no reason to blame yourself either.

If I could, I want to ask you to stay away from the field.

You know very well I won't listen.

Yes. I'm telling you everything because I know.

I don't want you to get shocked at the last minute.

Are you trying to be considerate?

No. I'm giving you advice...

based on my profiling of you.

Considerate advice. It's nice.

I'll make it an exception to remember it.

I'm so thankful.

- What about Yoo Soon Nam? - We're in pursuit.

We confirmed he left for the suburbs.

(Situation Room)

(Situation Room)

Yes?

I'll come along.

No. There's something else I need you to do for me.

Please take care of it.

They found Yoo Soon Nam's whereabouts. Let's go.

What's the exact location?

There's a warehouse under Yoo's father-in-law's name...

near the Sochung River.

It matches the direction of the car.

I just texted you the coordinates.

SWAT will arrive in 20 minutes.

Okay. Thank you.

What exclusive?

Det. Dong Baek's testimony which tells...

the truth about the Eraser.

- "A testimony"? - What if he was wrongfully accused?

- What? - What if all the murders...

were caused by the conspiracy of a specific rich family?

We need to watch it first.

Where's the video?

I have a feeling you might kill an exclusive to kill Det. Dong.

- Are you joking? - Answer me first.

Will you air...

Det. Dong's testimony as it is?

Are you out of your mind?

- Kang Ji Eun. - Yes?

What's the most important thing for a reporter?

It's the truth.

Truth.

We're all reporters, aren't we?

That's why we must tell everyone Det. Dong was wrongly accused.

The truth...

doesn't come from the outside. It starts here.

We're the people who make these important truths.

And the truth we must make right now...

is to rid of that mutant called Dong Baek from society.

Okay?

Ji Eun. You're still the youngest and you're clueless,

so we'll give you one more chance.

So stop being stubborn, and bring the video to us.

- I can't do that. - Darn it!

Hey, you can't hide information you got as one of our reporters.

You'll get criminal and civil suits!

I think you misunderstood.

I was the one giving you the last chance.

I'll get going.

Kang Ji Eun!

Hey, Ji Eun. Wait, wait.

Hey! You'll have to compensate for the damages. Your life will be over!

Kang Ji Eun!

Gosh.

SWAT is approaching,

but we haven't confirmed the condition of the hostage.

I give you permission to kill in an emergency.

Roger.

Everyone, approach. Firing is permitted.

He never revealed his position so openly before.

This isn't the place.

(SWAT)

We've entered the building, but no one's inside.

What's going on?

- Let's go. - What's your plan?

I have a place in mind.

I looked into it and you were right.

The place where Yoo Ah Yeong committed suicide 20 years ago...

is nearby.

Okay. Send me the exact location.

Okay.

Should I ask for support?

Ask just the RIU without the other teams finding out.

Okay.

How did you know?

Like it is with most serial murders,

the Eraser sees murders as a form of rituals.

I thought there must be a reason why he came all the way here...

while exposing his movements.

Hey.

As for Uncle Baek...

What I mean is...

I know he's busy right now.

Yes.

Mom told me...

Uncle Baek is 10 times busier now...

because Dad got hurt.

Yes. She's right.

But I heard Uncle Baek can't do anything alone...

without you and Dad.

Yes. She's right about that too.

(Reporter Kang Ji Eun)

Just a minute.

Det. Oh, will you help me?

It's something about Det. Dong.

Of course, I will.

Where's Eun Soo Gyeong?

Shoot.

- She's still alive for now. - Hand her over.

Take her if you can.

Yoo Soon Nam.

What do you get out of hurting Eun Soo Gyeong?

Det. Dong Baek.

Senior Superintendent Han Sun Mi.

What about you two?

What do you get out of saving Eun Soo Gyeong?

Relief from having stopped an innocent from being crucified?

Perhaps something unsubstantial like the sense of justice?

What is it that you want to say?

There was a time when I thought those things were important too.

However, those feelings...

only remain with humans like us.

Enough with your nonsense.

People forget easily.

Did a police officer catch a criminal?

Did a firefighter save someone?

How long do you think most people would be moved by such a thing?

Can it last a day at least?

We're throwing ourselves to move others...

but these feelings won't even last for a day.

Isn't it such a waste?

It's not a waste at all.

You two know it already, don't you?

Your righteousness won't change the world.

The more you get involved,

the more the world will hate you.

- Fire him! - Stay still.

We were ordered to disband the Special Investigation Team.

Go away!

They're trying to humiliate you.

You'll be questioned at a hearing being aired live.

Dong Baek.

Han Sun Mi.

If you truly want the world to be better,

what this world needs is a true leader.

Not the husband of this woman,

his shallow mother who believes money can solve everything,

nor her parasites from prosecution, police, and the press!

There are countless pieces of garbage!

Not those fakes.

We need a real leader.

A true idol!

Also, if anyone opposes the idol,

they must fear at all times that they could be crucified...

no matter who they are.

The fear towards the idol...

is the beginning of justice.

Eun Soo Gyeong is actually...

dying an honorable death.

You're crazy.

What are you thinking?

Why is he trying to control us with something like that?

There's something else that's strange.

Until now, the Eraser took his revenge...

by reenacting the way Yoo Ah Yeong and Moon Yong Dae died.

No!

He kills like it's a ritual. He does it compulsively.

He wouldn't kill Eun Soo Gyeong out of his pattern.

She's not in there.

Then where is she?

Should I make a move?

What if he's really the Eraser?

Sure. Go ahead and kill her.

I'll support your intentions.

- Do you mean it? - Yes.

But, I have a condition.

Before you kill her,

I'd like to read her memories.

I have a lot of grudges against Bang Jun Seok...

and Hwang Pil Sun. I need more information.

You can kill her or spare her after that.

What do you think? It's simple, right?

Do you think I'd fall for your scheme?

Come on.

If you're really the Eraser,

you'd take control over us no matter what the situation is.

Am I wrong?

So hurry up and open it. It's not that difficult, is it?

You're not the Eraser, are you?

If you move,

she'll really die.

Don't mind him. It's not Eun Soo Gyeong inside.

Eun Soo Gyeong is in the building!

Tell me. Who's the Eraser?

Me.

Spit it out.

Me. I'm the Eraser!

- Yoo Soon Nam! - What I said today...

are his words.

I never came here today.

The one who came here...

was him.

Are you going to keep this up?

Remember...

what you heard today.

Your ways will never help the world become a better place.

And if the world doesn't become a better place,

you're merely an alien who will be persecuted...

for the rest of your life!

- Cheon Ki Soo, put down your gun! - Put it down!

Put it down.

No!

Hey.

Dong Baek! Are you okay?

He's been shot. Hurry up and call an ambulance.

Rescue Team. Someone's been shot on the roof.

Dong Baek! Wake up!

- Open your eyes! - Call an ambulance.

- Wake up! - Darn.

Press down on his wound! Darn it!

Yes.

The Eraser is dead,

and Dong Baek has been shot and is in the hospital.

- How's his condition? - It doesn't look good.

- Go check. - But...

the NIS suddenly intervened.

What shall I do?

- Follow them secretly. - Yes, sir.

Can you withdraw the article?

- Right now? - Can you cancel the article?

Please, you need to withdraw it by this evening.

I know what you mean.

But that's...

This video includes Det. Dong Baek's testimony who knows...

- the truth about the Eraser Case. - Ms. Hwang, I'm here.

I wish to testify.

This is based on the memories...

I've been able to gain while chasing the Eraser.

This story started a very long time ago.

20 years ago,

a man trampled on and killed innocent young people.

And his mom also killed all the remaining family members...

in order to hide her son's crime.

They are...

the ones who tormented the innocent Eun Soo Gyeong.

It's former assemblyman Bang Jun Seok...

and Chairwoman Hwang Pil Sun.

Also,

they ordered Chief Cheon Ki Soo to cover up all the murders...

(Det. Dong testifies about the Eraser Case)

together with Deputy Chief Lee Shin Woong...

of the National Police Agency.

They bribed numerous people in order to cover up...

the rape and murder committed by Assemblyman Bang and his friends.

They falsified testimonies and disguised murder as an accident...

and also insulted the girl who was raped...

with unspeakable words...

and continued to kill her...

two, three times.

And as per their orders,

Chief Cheon Ki Soo covered up the murders...

together with...

Deputy Chief Lee Shin Woong of the National Police Agency.

You better delete what you posted on the internet now.

No, I won't delete it.

Kang Ji Eun. Do you think you'll get out of this safely?

So be it.

The most important thing for a reporter is the truth.

Hey, Kang Ji Eun!

Wow.

You're so cool, Ms. Kang.

Cool, but unemployed as of now.

I'll be like that too from now on.

I'll act more confidently...

towards Baek and Captain Koo.

Call me if you get fired.

Okay.

(Det. Dong Baek's Shocking Testimony)

Do you think Baek will be okay?

But it seems the situation has already gotten out of hand.

He'll be okay.

There are many people who are rooting for Det. Dong.

I should've followed him when I knew he headed straight to the scene.

He needs someone next to him who can stop him.

Are you worried he might get hurt?

No. In case he beats someone up again.

He doesn't get hurt easily.

Even if he does, he jumps right back up.

He just pulls out the IVs and...

I am worried.

Senior Superintendent Han went with him, so he'll be fine.

I guess so.

What are you doing?

Get rid of that video now!

It's already been posted on foreign servers.

I'll look for a way.

My goodness.

Darn it.

Mr. Cho.

What do you think you're doing?

I clearly warned you 20 years ago.

That if you didn't stay on your toes,

you'll rot in jail for the rest of your life.

- You think you can get out of this? - We need to...

sort out this mess first.

It's impossible...

to sweep everything under the rug now.

Do you think there's anything impossible for me...

in this country?

Just keep doing what you've always done...

and follow my orders.

- I make the decisions. - No.

I'll do it my way now.

From now on,

this doesn't just involve you and your family...

but me as well.

Now that the situation is getting out of hand,

you want to cut ties with me?

Do you think you're the only one who's under my control...

in this country?

Who do you think...

was the one who made that possible?

Det. Dong who was shot two weeks ago and fell into a coma...

is apparently in a very critical condition.

According to a number of medical experts,

Det. Dong still hasn't regained consciousness...

and the international medical team that arrived...

right after the incident...

is also skeptical about the possibility of his recovery.

Are you going to keep looking at me like that?

You're okay?

Then...

Then what?

Did you think I was half-dead or something?

- But the news said... - What?

Did it say I was going to die?

The public opinion has shifted.

A special investigation on Hwang Pil Sun and Bang Jun Seok...

is about to begin.

Although it won't be easy.

Everything will go well.

Your testimony played a crucial role.

What's wrong?

Something...

just crossed my mind.

What is it?

If I was alive and healthy,

would this have been solved like this?

I tried so desperately to solve this case when I was alive,

but now that people think I'm dying,

it feels as if everything is being solved so simply.

Am I...

The more you get involved,

the more the world will hate you.

You're merely an alien who will be persecuted...

for the rest of your life!

Am I really someone who will be praised...

once I disappear from this world?

It's just that what he said kept popping into my head.

You should get some rest.

Stop agonizing over something meaningless.

Just think about recovering and coming back to work.

Hey.

Hey!

What?

Det. Dong Baek?

(If you want to know the truth, come to the place it all started.)

Seo Yi Soo.

From now on, I will tell you the real truth.

My brother...

Dong Baek.

Those are records about someone with supernatural powers.

Someone besides Det. Dong Baek.

Track down Det. Dong's location. Now.

Tell me everything you people know.

How can I believe you?

I think...

that's when I realized it.

Is that why you killed people...

and began your revenge?

If you think I'm a monster, kill me. Kill me!

Show me your hands. It's over.

Just keep quiet and watch. It's going to get serious now.

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