Chapter 139 The Return of the Light
Chapter 139 The Return of the Light
The case is closed.
Although, Xiang Yuanguang had to bear two more sums of money from the trial court as a result.
However, thanks to the commission from Shimazu Sae, there was a small profit.
Yes, it is the commission given by Shimazu Sae.
—————April 28, 3:20 p.m.——————
—————Honokadai Place, Cafe——————
"According to the method you described, it is actually possible to make her confess without any evidence."
"Is this what you call the art of speech?"
Shimazu Sae calmly stirred the coffee with sugar.
In fact, judging by Xiang Yuanguang's coffee standards, he felt that Shimazu Sae added too much.
However, life is already bitter when the person the other person loves the most kills the person who loves him the most.
At this time, what's wrong with adding more sweetness?
"It's not just about the art of words, it's also about knowing the direction of the wind."
"Without the help of my invisible blower, I might not be able to keep her speechless for the entire meeting."
He picked up the coffee and took a sip, then frowned at Yuan Guang.
Hmm, it's a bit bitter. It's time to add a little sugar.
Nanatsuki Koshimizu, who was eating her dessert next to her, suddenly asked with some curiosity.
"Mr. Shimazu, what did Xiang Yuanguang say to you yesterday that made you change your mind at the last minute?"
"Your acting skills were outstanding today. It felt like Asakura Mirei didn't even know you betrayed her until she went to jail."
"Besides, if you hadn't personally hired someone to make the bronze statue overnight, we might not have been able to trick her."
After all, the size of President Shimazu's bust was known only to those closest to President Shimazu.
If Xiang Yuanguang and Gu Meimen were allowed to estimate and manufacture it themselves, there would be some effect.
But it is estimated that it will not be as good as it is now. Even with Asakura Mirei's ability, there is still a risk of being discovered.
However, if Shimazu Sae personally made another one according to the previous proportions, that would be a different matter.
You can say that you took a fire extinguisher and hit Shimazu Sae on the head, causing him to temporarily lose his memory. Come and see for yourself.
Even Shimazu Sae couldn't tell whether the appearance of the two bronze statues was different, let alone Asakura Mirei.
"There's no need to talk about this anymore. I don't want to mention her anymore."
"Just let me forget all this."
Shimazu Sae rubbed his forehead and sighed again and again.
"If you want to move forward, you can't look back."
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan, if I encounter this situation again next time, I will ask you for help."
The hedgehog-headed lawyer nodded, added sugar to the coffee cup, and stirred it slightly.
He took another sip and couldn't help but frown.
Hmm, this seems too sweet again.
Out of dislike for coffee, Xiang Yuanguang put down the coffee cup and looked seriously at Shimazu Sae in front of him.
"Next, Mr. Shimazu will start taking over the company's affairs, and we should talk about business."
"Regarding the right of illumination that my new recruit, Nakano Souji, has accepted—"
"Let's put the real estate plan on hold for now. I'll send someone to coordinate with the neighborhood committee."
Shimazu Sae replied softly, he looked out the window and suddenly realized something.
There are still three people missing here.
"Where are Detective Mori, Lawyer Kumemon, and Miss Machiko?"
"I remember I invited them to come over and taste the victory coffee."
Having said that, Xiang Yuanguang subconsciously touched the wireless headphones he was still wearing.
Tsk tsk tsk, Conan’s vacation from school expired, and Uncle Maori hurriedly took Conan back to class.
As soon as they left the courtroom, Uncle Maori took Xiaolan to pick up Conan for the car.
By now Conan has probably already arrived in Tokyo, but he hasn't had time to go and see Conan.
As for Gu Meimen…?
Xiang Yuanguang shook his head and sighed.
"That man went to the detention center to visit Asakura Mirei who was about to be sent to prison."
"Haha, you know what I mean, right? Kumimon is a guy who likes to expose other people's scars."
"Are you enjoying the feeling of victory now...?"
Meanwhile, in the detention center.
Asakura Mirei, who had been relatively calm, was now completely broken by Kumimon's words.
She stood up in a rage and tried to fly over the bulletproof glass to compete with Kumimon.
But he was held down by the bailiff next to him and could not stand up.
"She's anxious, anxious. Oh my, no way, no way?"
"You don't know that Shimazu Sae is playing you, do you? You don't know that Kuwano Nobuyoshi sold you out, do you?"
Kensuke Kumimon sat in his seat with a smile on his face.
He was very proud of himself, even though the process of this case was much more complicated than what he normally handled.
However, judging from the result, it is still refreshing. At least there is one less bad woman in the world.
"What are you waiting for? Waiting for your dream? Waiting for Jingtian to save you?"
"I'm sorry, I've already looked for him, but he won't come."
"No one will come to save you, no one! I let you set a trap for me, now you know you were wrong?"
Asakura Mirei didn't know until now.
It turns out that Shimazu Sae in the court was not stupid, he really was an undercover agent for the defense!
Because Shimazu Sae is her boyfriend, the presiding judge believes that Shimazu Sae is on her side.
This caused her situation to become increasingly passive, and every time she tried to speak she was suppressed by Xiang Yuanguang's magic.
“You damned lawyers!!!”
Asakura Mirei's eyes widened, and she no longer had the same temperament as before.
Seeing this, Dai Machiko, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but feel a chill, and she understood a little better the principle that Kumimon had taught her before.
Sometimes, lawyers really don’t know the truth of the case.
People who look good may actually be bad people, and people who look bad may actually be good people.
A leaf can always blind one's eyes. Lawyers are not gods and have no way of defining the right and wrong of their own actions.
Therefore, lawyers can only serve their clients and get the results their clients want.
However, when Gu Meimen told her these truths, he also gave her a special reminder.
[Unless you can do magic and read minds like that blue-coated hedgehog lawyer Sonic.]
[Otherwise, you'd better learn to do things like me, otherwise your lawyer medal will be revoked sooner or later. ]
"Alright, alright, Ms. Asakura, just enjoy your last moments before your hanging."
"Goodbye, no, goodbye forever!"
Gu Meimen stood up with a smile and left with Dai Machiko.
—————April 28, 6:30 p.m.——————
————— Honikedai Place, Train Station —————
Minamoto no Mitsuki and Koshimizu Nanatsuki are leaving Honikedai and returning to Tokyo.
However, contrary to Xiang Yuanguang's expectations, among those who came to see him off were Kumimon and Dai Machiko.
"Hey, Hedgehog Head, are you going to continue fighting with me about the right of illumination case?"
Gu Meimen said with a grin.
"This case is over. There is no need to fight."
Xiang Yuanguang shook his head and was about to get on the train, but suddenly turned around and said to Gu Meimen.
"By the way, if there is another chance next time, let's fight it out in the courtroom."
"what?"
Gu Meimen asked a question and watched Xiang Yuanguang get on the train and disappear from his sight.
Until they left the station, Gu Meimen was still somewhat confused.
We are all lawyers, how can you compete with me in court?
If it was a commission that required both him and Xiang Yuanguang to do it at the same time, he would never do it again even if he was beaten to death!
"Lawyer, what should we do next?"
Machiko watched the train go away, then turned around and followed Kumimon.
At this time, Gu Meimen touched her hair and said happily.
"Of course I'm going to go back and get the commission. Shimazu Sae has to give me double the money."
"Because I fought two lawsuits in a row!"
The two of them also walked away, and the BGM gradually sounded.
【LEGAL HIGH (Law is supreme)! 】
Regarding whether the bronze statue is considered perjury, let me explain. To be precise, from the beginning, the protagonist did not say "murder weapon", but "statue". He deliberately distinguished the two, saying that this evidence can verify a previous conjecture, which is actually to verify that "the bronze statue is not heavy or sinking". Because this bronze statue is a one-to-one replica of the bronze statue of the murder weapon, the protagonist mentioned Inspector Shirai because of his bad reputation and used it to put pressure on Inspector Shirai. The protagonist never said that it was the "statue" that had fingerprints, but the "murder weapon" that had fingerprints, using word games to circle Asakura Mirei. Note that the protagonist did not say that the "statue in his hand" was the "murder weapon in this case", so it does not count as perjury.
(End of this chapter)