Chapter 8 Communication
Chapter 8 Communication
What do you mean I'm one of the witnesses this time?
Xiang Yuanguang was stunned. He didn't know Kisaragi.
Although from her appearance and current location, it can be inferred that the woman in front of me is Kisaki Eri.
"What? You and Eiri know each other?"
Kogoro Maori turned his head and stared at Yuan Guang with an expression as if he was kidding.
Conan, who was pretending to watch TV inside, also pricked up his ears.
What? Lawyer Xiang Yuanguang actually knows Auntie Hibiki Eri?
Even Xiang Yuanguang himself exclaimed in surprise.
"What? I know you?"
(No, are you surprised?)
Conan and Kogoro Mouri were secretly complaining in their hearts.
But he was too embarrassed to say it directly in front of Eri Kisaki and Mitsuaki Mugen.
Well, it's too hurtful to say it directly.
Faced with this special situation, even the queen of the legal world, Eri Hime, could only hold her forehead and sigh.
Alas, the professional quality of lawyers these days is worrying.
It would be fine if he had poor case handling skills, but even his memory was so bad.
"Lawyer Xiang Yuanguang, have you forgotten when you graduated from the Law School three years ago?"
"I once invited you to join my law firm, but you gave up on the grounds of inheriting the family business."
"By the way, how is Mr. Xiang Yuan Zhengtang?"
(Hmm… To Gen Masado? Ah, it’s the old man.)
(The original owner called me old man, old man or grandpa every day, and I have forgotten my real name.)
Xiang Yuanguang touched the back of his head.
He said with some embarrassment.
"Grandpa passed away two years ago, and my father went abroad to the United States at that time."
"I am the only one running the Xiangyuan Law Firm now... Let's not talk about this. Lawyer Fei, why did you accept the defense of Kototo Ichiro?"
Having said that, Kisaki Eri sighed.
After she came to the Mori Office, she wanted to talk to Kogoro Mori about the case.
As a result, according to Kogoro Mori, he did nothing, was always making things worse, and was very unreliable.
So far, there has been no result.
"Because Koto Ichiro spent a lot of money to find my firm and asked us to come forward to defend him."
"But the lawyer defending him this time was not me, but my student."
"His name is Nakano Sosuke. He is an outstanding graduate of this year's Law School. He has just joined my law firm and this is his first case defense."
At this point, Kogoro Mori finally had the chance to interrupt.
He put his arm around Xiang Yuanguang's shoulders and pushed him out without making any sound.
Then he asked curiously.
"You're taking on a criminal case for the first time? Or a murderer?"
"What kind of defense are you going to make? A defense of mitigation?"
"No. It's a plea of not guilty."
When Kisaki Eri said this, Kogoro Mori's eyes narrowed.
He was now thoroughly serious.
It would be fine if it was a guilty plea that reduced the guilt, but isn't a not guilty plea a bit...
"Eri, you know, right? If the suspect is found not guilty, the prosecutor will indict the second suspect as the murderer."
"There is no doubt that Koto Ichiro killed someone. Do you want to let an innocent person bear the blame?"
(Yes, this is absolutely not allowed.)
(The court is a place for fair judgment. At least in front of me, such unjust, false and wrong cases must not happen!)
Xiang Yuanguang's eyes suddenly became sharp.
If this continues, he really needs to consult the prosecutor.
Although he is theoretically a disciple of the great lawyer Naruhodō Ryuichi.
But it's not impossible to play a cameo role in the Demon Hunter Ryu! "...If you are a lawyer, you must believe that your client is innocent and fight on this basis."
"Mr. Koto Ichiro has presented new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence."
"Before the judgment of the court comes down, Koto Ichiro is not a criminal yet."
Kisaki Eri also became serious.
She knew that she would not be able to get any useful information from the Maori Office.
It is even more impossible to get useful information from the young lawyer in front of me.
Xiangyuan Law Firm is actually a very famous law firm in Tokyo.
If it can continue to develop, it is not impossible to compare it to Kisaki Eri's current agency.
It’s a pity...the defense that Xiang Yuanguang conducted three years ago changed the fate of Xiang Yuan Law Firm and Xiang Yuanguang himself.
"I'm leaving now. I'll ask you to appear in court as witnesses at the trial."
"You don't need to pretend or embellish anything else. Just tell the truth about the situation."
"Well, let's say goodbye like this, Mao Li, and... lawyer Xiang Yuanguang."
She turned around and walked down the stairs to leave.
Kogoro Mori looked at Eri Kisaki who was leaving and was hesitant to speak.
He really wanted to call Kisaki Eri and talk about what had happened recently.
But there was no reason, and he had just accused Kisaki Eri of defending a murderer.
"Tsk, this is so annoying."
Kogoro Mouri sighed, took out a cigarette from his arms, lit it, and put it to his lips.
Suddenly I remembered that there was a young lawyer, Xiang Yuanguang, next to me.
He immediately asked unhappily.
"Hey, kid, why didn't you tell me earlier that you knew Eri Kisaki?"
“Also, are all you lawyers such assholes?”
"You're even willing to defend a murderer?"
(I am not willing to defend murderers, but to defend criminal suspects who are suspected of murder.)
Xiang Yuanguang complained silently in his heart.
But he also knew that if he said this to Kogoro Mori at this time, he would definitely not look good.
He moved a little further away, away from the smell of cigarette smoke.
Then he leaned on the railing and said with some doubt.
"I really don't remember ever meeting Lawyer Fei."
"And the defense of a court case from three years ago...three years ago?"
(Tsk, why can’t I remember?)
(Did the original owner forget about this? Or did he not want to remember it?)
Xiang Yuanguang suddenly felt a little headache.
He didn't say much, but looked up into the distance again.
At this moment, Mao Lilan in the room was already a little worried about her father's condition.
She leaned on the sofa and looked back at Kogoro Mouri who was smoking outside, and Mitsuko Xiang who was chatting with them.
Conan next to him has already looked up a legal case involving Xiang Yuanguang three years ago.
Although this matter is unpopular, it is not difficult to investigate.
Especially at this time.
(You still say that he is a genius lawyer who has never lost since his debut, but didn’t he lose once?)
(But... he actually proved his client guilty?)
Conan looked at the relevant news reports thoughtfully.
If that was the case, Xiang Yuanguang would definitely not sit idly by and watch Aunt Ki Eri defend her innocence.
Perhaps, in this regard, there will be a turn for the better in the trial?
(End of this chapter)