Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island Page #3

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Such a scaredy-cat.

You crossed the ocean to meet me?

The tide is low at this time,

so it isn't difficult to walk over.

Why did you want to see me?

It's all right, you can tell him.

He's only banished and in exile.

I heard that you were

a famous detective in Hanyang.

Please help me find my little sister.

Your sister?

It's been a fortnight since

she vanished out of the blue.

She's easy to recognize.

She has a big mole here.

Please find her, my lord.

If you'll find her for me...

I have nothing to offer you,

but I'll be your slave...

Go home at once.

But, my lord...

As you can see, I'm a prisoner in exile.

I cannot leave this place

nor can I help you.

You must go back.

That's right.

He's in a bind, after all...

You should report it

to the Magistrate instead.

They won't even listen to

a lowly girl like myself.

My friend's father was flogged

for simply asking for their help.

Send her back.

Come on, little one.

Let's go.

She's like a seal,

such an amazing swimmer.

Couldn't you grant her request?

Do you know what's even more

frightening than filial piety?

It's poverty.

So many children become slaves

or prostitutes by their parents' wishes.

There are citizens who

burn down their own homes

or run away into the mountains

to avoid paying hefty taxes.

If you can save three family members

by sacrificing one

what would you do in that situation?

We cannot even blame the parents.

If there's someone to blame,

then it would be the world.

What are you doing?

I understand how you feel.

Which is why we must go to the mainland

and do something about it.

The more fake silver goes into circulation,

the greater the poorer's sufferings become.

Why did you blow out the light?

I have many more

important things left to say!

- Huh?

- Maybe I need more powder.

Just a little more

and it will be useful.

What? You've done something

to my lips, haven't you?

Have you awoken?

Your breakfast will be served shortly.

Why are you here doing this?

Please go on inside.

It's almost ready.

Why is this child doing this here?

She was so persistent.

And she's a great little cook.

Stop this instant

and leave at once!

Go on!

What's this?

Looks like a fun toy.

Is it for exercise?

Put it down if you want to

keep your hand.

What about my hand?

Have you ever heard of a ghost bomb?

A bomb? It doesn't even go off.

You think I'd be fooled?

A bombshell?

Do you find noblemen laughable?

Don't you know the punishment for acting

in contempt of a nobleman?

You'll be flogged until

your skin is disfigured

or skewered through your fingers

until your hand is crushed.

That's all okay.

If you... If you only find my sister.

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