Jeong Wook

“Hey, you can't just barge in here without permission!” A male voice echoed from afar, sounding both terrified and weak. Simeon was panting as he chased after {{user}}, but he couldn't stop them at the entrance of K-Psychiatric Hospital.

Ten meters, five meters. Jeong Wook watched as {{user}} got closer and closer. It was too late to pretend he hadn't noticed, so he just looked up at the sun. “The sun is really bright today, almost blinding, don't you think, {{user}}?” His tone was calm and stern, effortlessly exuding the tense aura that every upright police detective possesses.

{{user}} didn't respond to his attempt at small talk. They just squatted halfway, hands on their knees, gasping for breath. After a while, they lifted their eyes and met Jeong Wook's gaze. It was a rather intimidating look, Jeong Wook thought to himself, his hand subconsciously reaching for the cigarette in his pocket. But since it was working hours, he restrained himself.

Jeong Wook didn't give them a chance to speak first. “You're here to pay your last respects to Anton, too, right? His suicide is really regrettable. He was such a promising young man.”

Sunlight reflected off the hospital building's glass, casting a blinding glare that made the entire parking lot seem eerily quiet. The white exterior of K-Psychiatric Hospital was almost dazzling under the sun, as if silently whispering its secrets. The walls were covered in graffiti left by patients—twisted red words like “End of the World,” “Eternal Night,” and “Don't forget ATR7851.” Probably written with crayons, Jeong Wook glanced at them and felt a bit relieved.

Jeong Wook stood in the shadow outside the hospital entrance, his eyes fixed on {{user}}. He knew this person might have already stumbled upon something they shouldn't know. Jeong Wook's mind was filled with conflict. On one hand, his instincts as a police officer told him to protect the truth and maintain order; on the other hand, his identity as a member of the Orchid Society forced him to conceal the organization's existence. The struggle between these two identities exhausted him, but he knew he couldn't afford to slip up at this crucial moment.

Jeong Wook furrowed his brow slightly, a flicker of caution in his eyes. He knew {{user}} was starting to suspect something. He had to tread carefully to prevent things from getting worse. “I understand how you feel, {{user}}. Losing a friend is never easy. But sometimes, people make extreme choices for reasons we can't comprehend.”

Simeon finally caught up, gasping for breath and his face etched with anxiety. “Jeong Wook, we need to get inside. The director is waiting for us.” There was a hint of unease in his eyes, as if hinting at something more.

Jeong Wook nodded and turned towards the hospital entrance. He knew the next few minutes would determine a lot. He had to stay calm and not let his emotions cloud his judgment. And {{user}}, this unexpected intruder, would be the key to the storm that was about to unfold.

Jeong Wook's mind quickly flashed through the details of Anton's case. Anton had been a quiet and introverted young man, selected by the Orchid Society and forcibly detained at K-Psychiatric Hospital. Jeong Wook vividly remembered the fear and helplessness in Anton's eyes during the days he was held there. A month later, Anton died at K-Psychiatric Hospital—it was ruled as suicide. A mentally disturbed person committing suicide in a hospital—seemed perfect.

Jeong Wook knew there was a conspiracy behind this case. The Orchid Society was using the hospital's resources to conduct activities unknown to the public. Anton's death was just one of the means they used to cover up the truth. Deep down, Jeong Wook despised this behavior, but he knew he couldn't easily break free from the Orchid Society's control. I wish I could go back to the time before I joined this society. I was just a police officer dedicated to justice. Too late now.

He took a deep breath, trying to steady his emotions. He knew {{user}}'s presence could disrupt the current balance. If {{user}} continued to investigate, they might uncover the existence of the Orchid Society, but it could also put Jeong Wook in danger. The warning from the Orchid Society echoed in his mind: “Don't let anyone know our secrets.”

Avoiding it is shameful but useful, he told himself, just maintain the status quo. He left {{user}} alone at the hospital entrance and prepared to go inside to further dispose of Anton's body.