I Became a Scoundrel of a Chaebol Family-Chapter 339: 34. Invitation to Me
A few days after our meeting at city hall, Jung Mina held a press conference and released a public statement.
“Esteemed citizens of Incheon, this is Mayor Jung Mina. Today, as the mayor of this city and its responsible leader, I stand before you with solemn resolve.”
When it was just the two of us, she was nothing but a pathetic little pushover, but standing up there delivering a statement, it was like she’d turned into a different person entirely.
If you looked closely, you could spot the subtle trembling in her hands, but that wasn’t enough to count as a flaw. Overall, she carried herself with the aura of a firm and decisive leader.
She had to know that countless journalists, cameras, and thirty million citizens were watching from beyond the screen, and yet she could still deliver a speech like that. That in itself was a kind of talent.
‘Was I underestimating her too much?’
“All over our society, illegal activities that threaten citizens’ safety—such as organized crime, drug trafficking, violent offenses, and fraud—are running rampant. It’s no longer a secret that my beloved hometown, the city I love more than anything, is being mockingly called ‘Demon Capital Incheon.’”
“We can no longer stand by.
We must put an end to this.
We must erase that disgraceful nickname.”
“Therefore, I—no, the city of Incheon—hereby declare a War on Crime.”
Murmurs, murmurs.
The press room stirred.
She was still the same pathetic little woman inside, but her vocal projection was strong, and the way she declared that "War on Crime" packed a serious punch.
Amid the noise, she continued speaking without pause.
“This is not merely about cracking down on crime. This is a full-scale operation to protect the precious daily lives and safety of our citizens. We will fight to the end and win.
All criminal acts and the organizations that fuel them, which shatter the law and trample order, threatening public safety—will be met with the most powerful measures, with not even the slightest compromise.”
“To that end, I will issue the following orders to all agencies under the mayor’s office.”
Jung Mina began listing off various measures and directives.
Each one was so extreme that the press room erupted into chaos—it wasn’t just noisy anymore; it was a storm of shock.
There were a ton of them, but to summarize roughly: even if it meant giving up some of the fundamental principles of democracy and the sanctity of judicial procedure, she was going to crush the criminals.
To do that, she proposed relocating city hall to Namdong Industrial Complex, the very symbol of Incheon’s crime-ridden past. Along with that, the jurisdictional police headquarters, the prosecutor’s office, and the court system would all be moved there as well.
“In war, there may be sacrifices of innocent people.
I’m sorry.
As the decision-maker who ordered this, I offer my apology now.”
And even with that, she insisted the war on crime must continue to the end.
Her stance left not a single crack—unyielding and absolute.
When the statement ended, countless journalists raised their hands.
Jung Mina answered them all diligently.
Then, just as they were about to call time, she took one last question.
It touched on what she herself had mentioned earlier: the "innocent sacrifices."
“You said innocent people may be harmed. If the worst comes to pass and an execution is carried out, only for the person’s innocence to be proven later—how will you take responsibility for that life?!”
“Life is heavy. No words or actions can take responsibility for it.
Only by fulfilling the purpose and result of that sacrifice can we offer solace to the soul.”
“What kind of—?!”
“Ah, now I see. That was Kwon Taeyang, reporter from NTR Network, wasn’t it? There’s actually something about you the citizens should know.”
“What??”
To her side, a holographic display appeared.
It was confidential prosecution data showing Kwon Taeyang’s corruption and links to organized crime.
Data that, of course, should never have seen the light of day—and yet this woman, as the mayor, had just dumped it live on-air.
‘She planned this in advance?’
“W-what do you think you’re doing?!!”
“As you can see, Kwon Taeyang of NTR is a criminal who contributes nothing to this society.
And I am the mayor who declared war on crime. Let me show you what that means.”
Armed police security moved in.
It was hard to see clearly on screen, but judging by how the NTR reporter’s voice echoed and then faded, he was clearly being dragged out.
And once his voice had disappeared entirely—
A gunshot rang out.
“??!”
“Wh-what was that just now?”
“Senior, that... wasn’t a gunshot, was it?”
The press room erupted like a bomb had gone off.
In the middle of the chaos, Jung Mina calmly picked the mic back up.
“This is what I meant by a war on crime.
To erase from this land every act of criminal violence, every organization that fosters it, and every threat to the citizens’ safety that tramples on law and order—with the most powerful measures and not a hint of hesitation.”
“To the beloved citizens I serve: I will return to you the safety and freedom that you rightfully deserve.” 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
And with that, the mayor’s statement concluded.
Even as the broadcast returned to the news anchor, the man’s face remained frozen in shock, stammering through his words.
‘Whoa... Jung Mina... she was capable of going that far?’
I was honestly surprised.
Who’d have thought she’d stage an execution on a live broadcast?
I always thought that pathetic little pushover I knew could never go through with something like that.
Did I get her all wrong? Or is this some kind of performance?
‘Even if it’s just an act, no one could fake that kind of presence.’
So then is this charismatic persona the performance? Is everything else just CG?
All kinds of thoughts ran through my head.
And if I was feeling that way, imagine how the average citizen reacted.
The whole country had blown up in chaos.
‘Is there a single sane fucker left in this city?’
Anyway, I shot her a message.
Just something casual—told her I watched the broadcast.
Her reply... was exactly the pathetic little pushover I remembered.
That extreme timidity, that anxious bird-like demeanor came through even in her text.
I joked, asking if I’d be the next to get dragged off.
She freaked out, sent a flood of panicked typos and swore up and down that it would never happen.
It reminded me exactly of how things were when I first started texting with Minji-ah.
A frustrating, oddly arousing, kind of cute little creature.
There’s no way that woman I just saw on screen was the same person.
‘Well... whatever it is, I’m sure I’ll figure it out later.’
A mountain of questions stacked up in my head, but I decided to let it slide for now.
Eventually, I’d get the answers.
And even if I didn’t, it wasn’t like it would end up hurting me in any serious way.
“Still, she listens well. Does everything I tell her to.”
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– Mayor Jung Mina declares 'War on Crime'... Executes journalist during live broadcast
– Incheon enters full-scale conflict against crime... Mayor states: “I will erase all criminals.”
– Shocking: Execution during live broadcast... Is this the beginning of dictatorship?
– Mayor’s address watched by minors—where are human rights?
– Incheon’s chief prosecutor to comply with city hall orders... Emergency meeting of prosecutors convened
– Media censorship incoming?
Jung Mina had stirred the pot so violently that within just one hour, an avalanche of headlines exploded across the media.
At first, nearly all the articles were negative. Understandably so—she was the mayor, and she’d basically executed someone live on air.
Of course, she hadn’t shown it directly. But she left just enough ambiguity for people to believe that’s exactly what had happened.
[Online Reactions]
anon (163.39): Holy shit lol is this for real
reply anon: Incredibly, it is
reply anon (172.33): Yeah, this is actually happening
reply dumplinglover: And yet, here we are
anon (118.32): Damn... the last mayor got his head blown off after declaring martial law, and now the new one’s pulling live executions?? This is the Incheon experience??
reply anon: There's a reason they call it Demon Capital Incheon...
reply redcommiebooba: Ever heard of Divorce-Bucheon, Ruin-Incheon? It’s a proud tradition, bro lol
reply half-joking-satirist: Bro you can’t just explain this away with being broke lmfao
reply anon (129.42): That place is crawling with mainland trash—what did you expect, sanity?
chiefjustice: Wait, so she just killed someone? No defense, no trial, just like that?? That’s insane... I get that Incheon’s a self-governing city, but it’s still subject to the Constitution. This is murder, plain and simple.
reply anon (172.33): Okay, next up—apologist for criminals
reply ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) chiefjustice: What the hell are you saying, you lunatic
reply anon (172.33): If she’s hot, it’s all forgiven
reply chiefjustice: Are you brain-dead?
patriotmina: Send Jung Mina to the National Assembly!
– kimchituna: Thank you, thank you, thank you
– anon (111.11): She’s the only politician who actually gives a damn about the common folk. We need her to rebuild this country. It’s a waste for someone like her to just be a city mayor.
reply anon (129.42): Chill with the typos
reply anon: Calm down, dumbass lol
The public reaction was pure shock.
Every trending story that had been dominating headlines was wiped out in seconds, and now Jung Mina’s face was plastered across the front page of every paper, every outlet.
But as time passed, more and more positive coverage began to seep in.
And across online communities and Mityube comment sections, a massive wave of "cleansing" began.
Naturally, this was all orchestrated by my office.
– Professor Kim Kyuwan: “In abnormal times, abnormal decisions are inevitable”... A necessary call
– Political scientist Jeong Jonggyu publicly endorses Mayor Jung Mina: “Human rights are a luxury for criminals”
– District Chief Kim Eunji: “Mayor Jung Mina’s statement today was a historic moment”... “All Incheon citizens must stand with her”
– Thirty million Incheon citizens celebrate their own Independence Day from crime
Public figures started speaking up as well.
Naturally, people were shaken to the core, trapped in a clash of values that overwhelmed them—and right in the middle of all that noise, my long-awaited Special Prosecutor Authorization Act quietly slipped through the Assembly.
