01x09 - Episode 9

[bunniefuu]

[reporter] Day time highest yesterday
reached up to 17 degrees Celsius

in Northern Taiwan,
and 27 degrees Celsius in...

[guard] Building A, Room One. Take it.

MS. HU, THIS IS TIAN CUN-YI

I'M STILL LYING

I DIDN'T k*ll ANYONE AT ALL

SAVE THE GIRL

[reporter] ...about 15 degrees Celsius
in the central and southern areas.

And about 17 degrees Celsius...

[inmate] Hey.

[gasps]

[reporter] The cold front is forecasted
to weaken on Wednesday and Thursday

the bureau said, as the cold air mass
move southward towards Taiwan,

occasional rain is forecast...

ANLAO NURSING HOME

[indistinct weather forecasting]

[reporter] ...northern coastal regions
and mountainous areas of Taipei

and New Taipei City...

[foreboding music playing]

[He-ping] And another news this evening,

the dead body of a man was discovered
in Huilin parking lot two nights ago,

identified as Jian Jia-tang.

The cause of death is still
being determined by the prosecution

- and the police.
- What happened?

- I don't know.
- Let me see.

...investigate this m*rder.

We discovered that Jian Jia-tang
was in contact with news anchor Yao Ya-cih

who was k*lled the same day.

The police found a videotape in his car

that was similar to the video that
the mass m*rder*r Noh sent to TV stations.

The murders share many similarities.

But what is it that connects them all?

This program will keep you updated.

Meanwhile, we'd like to bring to light
a new segment coming up in our program.

More details right after the break.

[somber music playing]

[Cun-yi sobs]

I'll take good care of your dad.

We'll take good care
of your dad. I promise.

[Cun-yi sobbing]

[breathes heavily]

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

[opening theme music playing]

COPYCAT k*ller

[He-ping] As you can see
from this footage,

Sodom Club is hidden in a secret basement

in the old neighborhood.

The business has boldly introduced
its patrons to live performances.

What lies behind the club's doors?

See for yourself.

SODOM CLUB

What kind of videos can people find here?

Well, anything you can think of.

- S&M, incest...
- [Hsiao-chi] Stop.

[suspenseful music playing]

[Hsiao-chi] When Yao Ya-cih was alive,
she asked you to get this tape.

Do you know why?

Um...

when she'd request something,
no one dared ask why.

Ya-cih was our station's
anchor and producer.

We respected her judgment.

We never questioned
what she needed to do on the job.

If it's necessary,
you can take these for your investigation.

What do you know about her private life?

She always comes to work and leaves alone.

We worked at
a cable television for a decade.

It's only now that I found out more
about her situation.

[Da-chao] Mr. Kuo.

- Please rewind this for me.
- [door closes]

[tape whirring]

[Hsiao-chi] Stop.

Who asked him to do this feature story?

I clearly remember
Ya-cih asking Chen He-ping to do it.

[Yong-kun]
They were on the same team then.

I'd like to take this tape with me.

[Yong-kun] Go ahead.

NORTH DISTRICT
p*rn*graphy ISSUE FEATURE

Call me if you need anything.

- [assistant] Thank you, sir.
- [Yong-kun] Thank you.

[Hsiao-chi] Here, take it.

Mr. Kuo, the forensic report's out.

Jian Jia-tang's fingerprints were
also found in Shen Jia-wun's basement.

[Wun-kai] We can now confirm
that he was one of the accomplices.

Also, on the afternoon before he died,

he actually called a prepaid number.

The cell tower is nearby.

Before Shen Jia-wun had an accident,
he also made a prepaid call.

It was the same cell tower.

p*rn*graphy ISSUE
IN THE NORTH DISTRICT

So the van that was provoking Mr. Yong
at the TV station

was set up by Chen He-ping
while he was hiding at this station.

[Da-chao] Oh, damn it.

We were wrong to suspect Hu Jian-h*.

Does anyone know
where Chen He-ping is now?

[He-ping] As I predicted in my book,

the m*rder*r has k*lled again.

THE SERIAL MURDERS IN OUR EYES

This book, The Serial Murders in Our Eyes,

is my first-hand account of these cases

from the time they started,

and as a complete record
of the info I've collated.

[camera shutters clicking]

I'm dedicating this...

to Ms. Yao Ya-cih,
for encouraging me to write this book.

[camera shutters clicking]

Our society

lost a woman
who was at the forefront of this era.

Her passing was a huge loss to us.

Her brutal, senseless death
makes us all victims, doesn't it?

[crowd cheering]

[man] Well said!

Can I help you, sir?

Official business.

We just need to question him.

[crowd clapping]

[tense music]

And as a victim,

I must say this.

The Task Force handling
these serial m*rder cases

is inept, careless, slow, and sloppy.

Since Shen Jia-wun's accident,
they haven't done anything.

They're letting the one
who calls himself "Noh" get away.

That's how he k*lled Ms. Yao!

That is why, I urge you all...

to continue to support this book...

and please support me as I tell the truth.

- [man 1] We will!
- [man 2] Tell the truth!

- Tell the truth!
- [woman] We support you!

CHEN HE-PING'S SHARING
AND BOOK SIGNING CITY TOUR

Thank you, everyone!

CAMERA NUMBER TWO

[He-ping humming]

[soft tense music playing]

Chen He-ping, hello. Thanks for coming.

- [door closes]
- Sorry to keep you waiting.

- Is there anything I can do to help?
- [cup thuds]

[soft chuckle]
Just a moment.

Actually, you're here today
to answer our questions.

[Hsiao-chi] Do you know this person?

Yes, of course, I do.

Jian Jia-tang.

I've been reporting on him.

[Hsiao-chi] That's all?

Mm-hmm.

[scoffs]

[picture rustling]

[He-ping] This was from a long time ago.

[chuckles]
I almost forgot about it.

This picture reminds me
of Ms. Ya-cih again.

She gave me the opportunity
to gain experience.

I really cherished our time together...

So you admit

to knowing Shen Jia-wun
for three years now.

[sighs]

I didn't know him.

Before they committed a serious crime,

I didn't know them.

Is this news report just a coincidence?

Coincidence isn't a crime, Mr. Kuo.

[chuckles softly]

[paper rustling]

[Hsiao-chi] May I ask...

about your book?

When did you write it?

[scoffs]

I wrote when I had time at work,

and when I wasn't sleeping after work.

Sometimes, I think dead people
can perhaps be resurrected

when I report on them.

I disagree.

A news report
won't bring them back to life.

In fact, I think it makes the k*ller...

feel much more alive.
[chuckles]

It sounds like you have a lot to say
about my style of reporting.

In your book you said

accomplices would appear
after Shen Jia-wun's death.

You were certain Hu Jian-h*
wasn't one of them.

Your book was published
in less than two weeks after they died.

I looked deeper into it.

With over 300 pages to proofread, edit,

publish, deliver,

you would need a lot more time.

Yes, I suppose.

But we were able to do it.

The staff of the publishing company
knew how important this book is

so they all did their best.

From the editor to the printer,

everyone worked on it day and night.

There are some things
we can't do on our own.

But with the help of others,

we can.

Correct?

You pointed out in the book
that Jiang Yu-ping's case

was the first serial m*rder.

But from the start,
the information from the authorities

reveal that the first case
was Jheng Jia-yi's severed hand.

What was your basis for that?

THE SERIAL MURDERS IN OUR EYES

[tense music playing]

The acuity I've gained
from many years of news experience.

For example,

in Jheng Jia-yi's case,
aren't you the least bit curious

as to why the k*ller manicured
the nails of the severed hand?

It made the hand look beautiful,
didn't it?

With that simple gesture,
he lit up her dark, sad life, right?

Save your sentiments
and speculation for your show.

It's better that you express them there.

I think we're done for now.

Thank you.

But you didn't even let me finish.

[Hsiao-chi] Thanks for your cooperation.

Once your statement is finalized,
you'll be asked to sign it.

Is that it?

Is that all?

Mr. Kuo.

You still haven't asked me
what I think about Noh.

It's not necessary.

If Noh is really the k*ller...

I'll be honest.

I despise him with all my heart.

He used Shen Jia-wun to be his substitute.

Provoked him.

Made him commit crimes.

He manipulated the media

and sowed panic in the city.

Now, do you think...

this person is even worth discussing?

[chair clanks]

[Hsiao-chi] Since you asked me...

if I'm curious
about what kind of person he is...

perhaps...

once I get to meet him,

I wouldn't be surprised.

[tense music playing]

[door closes]

[camera shutters clicking]

- Thanks for your hard work.
- [reporter 1] Mr. Chen's here.

[reporter 2] Mr. Chen,

do the police
have any leads already, Mr. Chen?

[reporter 3] Mr. Chen,
how are you involved in this case?

[reporter 4] What did they ask you?
Did they give you a hard time?

[He-ping] My motive
was to uncover the truth.

I didn't expect to be targeted
by the authorities.

We should work together to supervise

the authorities. Thank you.

[reporter 2] Are you involved
in these cases?

A media practitioner like him
can easily bite us in the a*s

if we don't have evidence.

Everyone.

Thank you so much.

[Da-chao] Damn it.

A villain who can sway the media.

[reporter 5] Anything you can tell us?

[reporter 6] Mr. He-ping,
what can you say about the murders?

Please, sir. Tell us what you know.

[reporter 7] Sir, please!

[reporter 6] Please,
answer our questions! Mr. He-ping!

[staff 1] Psst. Hey, Hsun. Hsun.

[Hsun] Yes?

[staff 1] Why did the police question
He-ping? Would you know?

[Hsun] I don't. Maybe they suspect He-ping
has something to do with the murders.

- [staff 1] Seriously?
- [staff 2] So He-ping is the k*ller?

[Jeff] How is that possible?

He's busy. He wrote a book.

[staff 2] Was he the one
who k*lled Ms. Ya-cih?

She was his biggest supporter.

[Jeff] There's no way
he would have done such a thing.

Hey, Jeff. The k*ller is not going
to come out and admit he's the k*ller.

Damn it. What's going on?

Why are you people gossiping
about your colleague?

Get back to work.

- [staff 1] Come on.
- [staff 2] Okay.

Mr. Liang, it's okay.

[soft tense music playing]

All of you.

I'd like to make things clear.

So listen.

The Task Force asked to see me...

to try and help them understand

a TNB anchor's daily routine
and their work details.

So stop speculating.

I went there and answered their questions
to help them with the case.

And I believe

that Mr. Kuo is a fair
and objective prosecutor.

I don't think he'd randomly frame me.

Right?

[foreboding music playing]

[Yong-kun] Okay. Let me announce as well

that I've decided
to let He-ping host the show

Call In Frontline.

Listen, I know we're all upset
about Ya-cih's death.

But the show must go on.
Let's all move forward.

Thank you, Mr. Liang.

I'll do my best, sir.

[Yong-kun] Do you have any ideas
for your first episode?

For the first one...

I think we should do a special
in honor of Ya-cih.

Let's give her a proper farewell.

[Yong-kun] Okay.

Yan-jhen.

Please prepare all the footage of Ya-cih
and give them to He-ping.

Yes, Mr. Liang.

[Yong-kun] Let's discuss the details.

Sure.

[Yan-jhen] Da-chao. I was looking for you.

Oh, really? How come?

Why'd you interrogate He-ping?

[sighs]
Well...

it's a routine thing. It's not important.

Well, if it's not important,

why did you take him
from the book signing event?

Look, it's confidential police business.

- Don't...
- Yan-jhen.

Kuo Hsiao-chi.

[Hsiao-chi] What are you doing here?

Is Chen He-ping involved
in Ms. Ya-cih's death?

No comment.

We're still investigating.

I can't answer that.

Look. If there's anything
you need to know, I can help.

[sighs]

You have done so much already.

But thanks.

Just do your job as a reporter.

And don't interfere.

[mellow music playing]

Honestly, I just wanted to help out.

I owe it to Ms. Ya-cih.

The only thing you should do
is to live your life like before.

This case is very complicated.

Don't get involved.

Take care of yourself.

If there's nothing else,
I need to talk to him.

And please, leave us alone.

Fine.

I'm sorry.

I'll go now.

[mellow music continues playing]

I worry for her safety.

She mustn't get involved.

Keep an eye on her for me.

Okay.

Got it.

[loud scraping]

[loud scraping]

Mr. Kuo.

We sent out Noh's tapes
and those from Chen He-ping's program

to the California Forensic Service.

Once they receive them,

they'll examine the tapes
then send them back to us.

How long will it take?

They say it will take about a month.

But if the voice pattern is a match,

we can finally confirm
that Chen He-ping is Noh.

One month.

How many more will die then?

[somber music]

[Da-chao] Mr. Kuo.

We found something
in Hu Jian-h*'s call history.

He called Lifeline for a consultation.

Here's the recording of the phone call.

[rustling]

RECORDING OF HU JIAN-h*'S
LIFELINE CONSULTATION

[clanks]

I was told that
you weren't feeling quite well.

What's wrong?

[breathing shakily]

Look, Ms. Hu.

I've been lying all my life.

I just took some photos.

I'm not a real photographer.

I started to believe I was.

Then everyone seemed to believe it too.

Something fake can become real.

Don't you think
this world is quite strange?

However,

when I look at the world
through a viewfinder,

somehow I feel safe.

It's like what happens
in front of the lens

just has nothing to do with me.

[Cun-yi sobs]

Did something bad happen
in front of the lens?

[Cun-yi] Jiang Yu-ping said

she left home because

her parents didn't understand her

and she wanted to find somebody who does.

But when she died,
I didn't do anything at all.

- [Yu-ping screaming]
- [chains rattling]

[Yu-ping groans]

[chains rattling]

I simply watched her die.

And I didn't do anything.

[Yu-ping grunting]

I did nothing. Nothing at all.

I did nothing.

You deserve this, Tian Cun-yi.

It serves you right.

You deserve to be locked up.

When she asked you for help,
why didn't you do anything, huh?

Don't you know your incompetence
is a form of evil too?

Tian Cun-yi.

- [Cun-yi] Huh?
- Tian Cun-yi.

I'm wondering if you're willing to...

confess to Mr. Kuo.

Everything that you just said.

[breathes shakily]

Yes?

Ms. Hu.

Thank you very much
for coming to listen to me.

Whenever I see you,
I feel a whole lot better.

It's like

there's someone who really understands me.

[sniffles, sobs]

I feel sorry that...

you had to hear and see
these bad things but...

I would like to ask you to tell my father

how truly sorry I am.

[Cun-yi sniffles]

[tense music]

- [grunts]
- [Yun-huei] Guards!

- Guards!
- [guard] What's happening? Call the medic!

- [gasps]
- [guard] Quickly, get help!

Get help now!

[tragic music playing]

[gasps]

[breathing shakily]

[sobs]

[music fades]

Put the rest in the car first.

[police] Okay.

[sobs]

Tian Cun-yi...

The ambulance was on its way here

when he succumbed.

[sobbing]

He was already on the brink.

How did I not see it?

Yun-huei.

It's not your fault.

I think he was prepared for this.

A few days ago,

someone took photos of his dad
and sent them to him.

These Polaroids call to mind

the m*rder*r

taking pics of Jiang Yu-ping
and Lin Yu-tong.

He was threatened.

[Yun-huei] You mean...

the m*rder*r threatened Tian Cun-yi
through his dad?

That's why he k*lled himself?

[Hsiao-chi] Yes.

Originally, I wanted to visit Tian Cun-yi...

and tell him what I know about Chen.

But it was too late.

[sobs]

[Hsiao-chi] Don't be sad.

It's not your fault.

[sobbing continues]

[somber music playing]

[car door opens]

[Hsiao-chi] Yun-huei.

[car door closes]

This tape is for you.

Listen to it when you can.

Go home and get some rest.

Mm. You too.

Mm.

[button clicks]

[operator] Hello, this is Lifeline.

So, how may I address you, sir?

[Jian-h*] Hello.

My name is Hu Jian-h*.

[operator] Hello, Mr. Hu.

Is there anything on your mind
you'd like to share with us?

[Jian-h*] I don't want to k*ll myself.

I think my friend k*lled someone.

[operator] Mm. That sounds serious.

Have you tried calling the police?

[Jian-h*] I'm not at the point
of calling the police yet.

I'm still trying to figure things out now.

I don't know what I should be doing

or to whom I should talk to.

Actually, my sister is a psychologist.

But she's already dealing
with other people's emotional garbage.

[sobs]

I don't want to burden her anymore.

Look, I'm not a kid anymore.

Please, just leave me alone, will you?

[sentimental music playing]

[sobbing]

[Jian-h*] I passed by
a grocery store today

and bought this for you.

You bought what I ate as a child?

You used to love it, right?

You remember that?

[chuckles]

[Yun-huei] Come on.

[Jian-h*] She's the only one
who takes care of me.

I only realized now
that she was just a kid too.

When the other kids were playing,
or shopping, or hanging out,

she was doing the housework
and cooking our meals.

She even had to borrow money once.

[sobbing]

She sacrificed so much for me.

She stayed strong and didn't let me know.

[sniffles]

SONGYAN CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL

[siren blaring in distance]

[foreboding music playing]

[whistling]

[whistling continues]

Hello.

I'd like to know if Lin Yu-tong
in Room 612 has been doing better.

- [nurse 1] Let me check her records.
- Okay. Thanks.

[police] Lin Yu-tong in Room 612
is out of control!

[doctor] Quickly. Attend to her now.

[nurse 2] Got it.

- [grunting]
- [doctor 1] Please, calm down.

Calm down. Calm down.

Relax. Relax.

[whining]

[doctor] We're going to give you a jab.

Okay, good.

It's all right, relax.

Relax, relax. Very good.

Very good. It's all right.
Relax, it's okay.

- Monitor her vital signs.
- [nurse 2] Yes, doctor.

Doctor.

What happened to Lin Yu-tong?

Why isn't she getting well?

She still has outbursts.

After going through a trauma,
each one's recovery varies.

If there's something
that keeps upsetting her,

her condition will become worse.

Anyway, just let her rest for now.

Okay.

[sinister music playing]

[He-ping] Everyone
was born from someone else's pain,

but they die from their own pain.

Those who performed earlier

were just extras I carefully selected.

[whistling]

[director] All right. We're counting down.

Five.

Four.

[He-ping] After the grand opening,

the real main star

who can stand on this stage
and command attention...

is me.

Good evening, viewers.
Welcome to our show, Call In Frontline.

I am Chen He-ping.

I know all of you aren't used
to seeing me on this time slot.

And just like you,

I, too, miss our beloved main anchor,

Yao Ya-cih.

Before we go into tonight's main topic,

TNB's Program Division prepared
a special tribute to Yao Ya-cih.

In the next 30 minutes,

let's look back at the brilliant career
of the beautiful, intelligent

courageous, and remarkable

Ms. Ya-cih.

[foreboding music playing]

And now, let's look back to the time

when she fearlessly replied to the k*ller

on the show.

Do you keep calling us
because you want attention

and you have no other skills?

In guess in your life,

you're just a nobody
who no one even cares about.

You target women

because you're only capable
of bullying those weaker than you.

Quite frankly,

you're just an incompetent, useless,
and invisible parasite in our society.

[He-ping] You looked down on me.

You said I wasn't worthy.

But don't forget.

Only when the real star appears

does the most spectacular part begin.

SONGYAN CITY POLICE STATION
GAODE PRECINCT

[He-ping] I'm sure everyone is curious

about what this serial m*rder*r
was thinking.

I don't think Ms. Yao
and the other victims

had any issues with him.

So what's his reason for k*lling them?

As I wrote in my book,

to him, k*lling is exactly like creation.

And creation does not need a motive.

Why?

Ask any writer, painter, artist,

or any creator.

They'd tell you
that creation is an instinct.

- It does not need any motive.
- [Da-chao] b*stard.

He's pretending.

Ever since he placed
that severed hand in the park,

- he's been planning this all along.
- Hey.

Mr. Kuo is here, so calm down.

Mr. Yong is still unconscious.

[Da-chao] And Yu-tong became
so upset she can't speak.

- [sighs]
- People are complaining daily,

saying their taxes are paying us,
but we're incompetent.

The victims' families keep asking
if we've found the k*ller.

What do I tell them?

I've only seen call histories
and CCTV footage!

- I've only reached a dead end!
- Da-chao. Da-chao!

- Da-chao! Hey!
- What can I investigate?

- [Da-chao] f*ck!
- Stop your complaining!

[Wun-kai] There's no point in doing that!

- Everyone is doing their g*dd*mn best!
- f*ck!

Mr. Kuo.

I'm sorry. I lost my temper earlier.

[chuckles softly]

It's okay.

We're human after all.

We all have emotions.

[soft music playing]

I just really can't understand
that b*stard.

Forget the legal process.
Let's k*ll that scumbag.

Let's k*ll him ourselves.

Da-chao, if there were no laws
in this world,

you know what would happen?

You could hit anyone you want
or take revenge on anyone.

Is that a good idea?

[Da-chao] I know what you mean.

I do get what you're saying.

But I still can't accept it.

It's obvious that he's the k*ller.

Yet we can't do anything about it.

Look, I know you're angry.

So am I.

[Hsiao-chi chuckles]

But compared to you, I'm probably more...

nervous...

and anxious.

Since the severed hand case,

I haven't been sleeping well.

But I don't know why.

When I sleep, I feel like...

the case is getting away from me.

I'm scared about...

not solving this case.

I'm also afraid that
there will be more victims,

and that I can't answer to their families.

[soft music continues playing]

Of course, I also know

that there's nothing we can do
to Chen He-ping now.

Laws are in place

for a good reason,
but they do not protect K*llers like him.

Right?

Don't let this snag discourage you, okay?

See you.

[approaching footsteps]

[foreboding music playing]

Looking for me?

This belonged to Ms. Ya-cih.

Why is it with you?

I looked up to Ms. Ya-cih so much...

so I wanted to have the same case as hers.

That's not weird, is it?

[foreboding music continues]

Even at the end of her life,

she was a beacon
of journalistic integrity.

Don't you think that...

this is a very good ending?

Is there anything else?

Yan-jhen.

You can go home now.

Thank you, He-ping.

[knocking on window]

[groans softly]

Hey.

What are you doing here?

[Hsiao-chi clears throat]

I'm here to take you home.

Get in the car.

You look so tired, why don't you go home?

I'm worried about you.

[soft music playing]

I listened to the tape you gave me.

While listening to it...

I felt like my brother Jian-h*
was still with me.

You know I always thought
that I was more mature

because I took care of him.

But Jian-h* worried about me too.

Mm.

[Yun-huei] Thank you, Hsiao-chi.

If it weren't for you,

my last memory of Jian-h*
would be the argument we had that day.

I don't want to have
any more regrets in my life.

I want you to know...

that you're very important to me.

I want you to know that.

[emotional music playing]

[Hsiao-chi]
You're very important to me too.

You know I've been thinking...

perhaps when this case is over,

even I can start over.

We can live a good life...

together.

[sobs]
Mm.

Give me a little more time.

I will solve this case.

[sobs]

Mm.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[engine starts]

[gear clanks]

[ominous music playing]

- [women crying]
- [chains rattling]

[women whimpering]

Jiang Yu-ping.

Yu-tong.

[breathing shakily]

Yuan Zih-cing.

[breathing shakily]

Jheng Jia-yi.

Cin Yi-jyun.

[sobbing]

[ominous music playing]

[loud clanking]

Come out.

[Hsiao-chi grunting]

[Hsiao-chi] Open this door.

[Noh laughing]

Come out.

Come out!

Come out!

Come out!

[laughing maniacally]

I'm going to get you.

You won't get away!

Come out!

Come out!

[laughing continues]

Come out!

Come out! Come out!

[horn honking]

[anchor 1] ...a former weather forecast
center director

- who is now an associate professor...
- [panting]

[male anchor] ...of Atmospheric Sciences
at National Center University

said that when the cold air mass weakens,
temperature across Taiwan

should rebound slightly.

However with the arrival
of a north easterly seasonal wind system,

temperatures are likely to drop again
on Friday to below 14 degrees Celsius.

[anchor 2]
We have breaking news for you tonight.

The terrifying,
yet unknown serial k*ller, Noh,

has just issued
a new declaration of crime.

[anchor 3]
Today, we received the latest video

from the mysterious serial k*ller Noh.

Let's take a look.

[anchor 4] This is the latest
crime preview exclusively for you.

[Noh] Mr. Prosecutor, Kuo Hsiao-chi.

Do you think you're different from me?

It's because you believe
that you would never k*ll anyone?

As long as

the evil in your heart is triggered...

- Damn, what the hell?
- [Noh] ...anyone out there

has the capacity
to become a k*ller eventually.

[Noh laughing maniacally]

Do you remember what you said?

I'll definitely arrest you.

You're done for.

[Noh laughing maniacally]

SERIAL k*ller NOH LATEST VIDEO RELEASE

[Noh] Kuo Hsiao-chi.

Do you think there's no evil in you?

Do you really think
that I do not know your secret?

NOH ANNOUNCES
TO PROSECUTOR KUO HSIAO-CHI!

Look forward to it.
Because the game is about to begin.

Let's take a guess.

In the end, who will be able to make you

press the m*rder button
that's in your hands?

- [Noh laughing maniacally]
- [phone ringing]

Yes, Yan-jhen?

Hey, have you seen the news?

You are Noh's next target.

Yes, I saw it. Where are you?

Getting off work now.

[Hsiao-chi] Okay. Get home safely.

- Call me when you get home.
- [Yan-jhen] Okay.

[Noh] Our most noble
and righteous prosecutor.

Are you sure you really are
the good person you claim to be?

[Hsiao-chi] How does he know
we're acquainted?

Well, I'd also like to know.

[Kun-jhu] He called the cab company
and requested my car.

[ominous music stinger]

[phone ringing]

[suspenseful music playing]

[line ringing]

[automated voice]
Your call will be forwarded...

[foreboding music playing]

[dog whines]

[suspenseful music playing]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Wun-kai.

[Wun-kai] Mr. Kuo, we believe
Noh's target is you or your family.

The Chief Prosecutor
wants you back here now.

Don't worry about me.

I'm on my way home.

Let's find my uncle first.

I called him, but he didn't pick up.

[doorbell buzzes]

[sinister music playing]

[dog barking in distance]

[keys jingling]

[gasps]

Yan-jhen.

[exhales deeply]

Da-chao.

What are you doing here?

Mr. Kuo wants me to confirm your safety.

Confirm my safety?

[phone ringing]

[landline ringing]

[sirens blaring in distance]

- [phone ringing]
- [sirens blaring]

[officer] Are you all right, sir?

We were just asked to come here
to make sure that you're safe.

[Kun-jhu] All right, understood.

Yes, we received a request
for a wellness check.

Someone called in to the station.

[Hsiao-chi] Kun!

What were you doing?

You're home.
Why didn't you answer the phone?

- [phone ringing]
- I was taking a shower.

- I wouldn't bring my phone...
- It's fine as long as you're safe.

- Hello?
- [officer] We're here to confirm

your safety.

[Kun-jhu] Confirm my safety? What for?

[ominous music playing]

[panting]

[crowd murmuring]

CRIME SCENE, DO NOT ENTER

CRIME SCENE, DO NOT ENTER

[emotional music playing]

[Hsiao-chi sobbing]

[emotional music continues playing]

[sobbing]

[Yun-huei] I don't want
to have any more regrets in my life.

I want you to know
that you're very important to me.

I want you to know that.

[Hsiao-chi] You know I've been thinking...

perhaps when this case is over...

you and I can start over.

We can live a good life...

together.

[sobbing]

[emotional music playing]

[sobbing]

[foreboding music playing]

[sniffles]

[He-ping whistling]

[keys jingling]

[foreboding music]

[He-ping] Mr. Kuo.

What are you doing here?

What's the matter? You look terrible.

Is it because of last night's news?

Oh...

I heard the girl
who fell from the building...

was your ex-girlfriend.

Why did you k*ll her?

Why?

[grunts]

[groans]

Tell me why you k*lled her, huh?

What do you mean why?

Why did you k*ll Hu Yun-huei?

[groaning]

You're a prosecutor.

Don't you know how to analyze cases?

[both grunting]

Okay. Let me analyze it for you.

Why did the m*rder*r
want to k*ll Yun-huei?

[both panting]

Did it ever occur to you...

[grunts]

...that it was because of you?

[panting]

Because you care about her the most.

She died because of you.

Why didn't you save her? Huh?

Were you too slow?

You came too late?

Oh, what a pity.

[both grunting]

Was she already dead before she fell?

[emotional music playing]

[emotional music continues playing]

[He-ping] I don't know what it was...

that shattered...

her skull.

[He-ping panting]

Do you think...

she could actually hear...

the sound...

of her skull breaking?

[laughing]

[exclaims]

[imitates g*nsh*t]

[laughing]

[g*n c*ck]

[g*nsh*t fires]

[g*nsh*t fires]

[sobs]

[somber music playing]

[crying]

[closing theme music playing]