Chapter 360: Magic, leading to a reversal and cheering finale
Chapter 360: Magic, the Applause of Reversal - Finale (End)
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.
The presiding judge brought down the gavel, marking the final outcome of this long trial.
"This court hereby agrees with the defense's argument in the magician serial murder case."
"It is determined that the victim of the murder case of Kaito Kid, Motoyasu Kyujuu, is the real murderer of the magician serial murder case."
"The four defendants in the original magician serial murder case will not be held responsible for the magician's accidental death."
"The defendant in the original Kaito Kid murder case, Kaito Kid Kudo Shinichi, has been proven not guilty."
"Due to the principle of non-double jeopardy, Kaito Kid will not be held responsible for the theft in this case."
"The original witness of the murder of Kaito Kid, member of the Miracle Magic Group, Asako Miyoshi, is the real murderer of the case and is guilty."
"Sanada Ichizo, a member of the Miracle Magic Group and a witness to the murder of the former Phantom Thief Kid, is guilty of being an accomplice in the case."
"The specific sentencing will be discussed and decided by the prosecutor and the lawyer after the end of this staggered trial."
"If the defense and the prosecutor have no other opinions, this staggered trial will be closed!"
It was over. In the Grand Court, six murder cases that had occurred over the past fourteen years came to a final conclusion.
Xiang Yuanguang gently tapped his forehead with his fingers and breathed a sigh of relief.
But what he didn't know was that under the reflection of the light of the magatama on his chest.
In the eyes of everyone in the witness stand, the person standing in the defense seat did not seem to be the defense lawyer named Xiang Yuanguang.
Hiroki Yokoyama, Teruo Takezawa, Asaichi Itagaki, Keisuke Tsuruoka... and Yoshiro Kinoshita.
Everyone sees a different person.
Just like a kaleidoscope, there are many different sides at the same time, and what you see from different directions is different.
But just because everyone sees something different doesn’t mean Jiujiu Yuankang sees something different.
In his eyes, the five dead seemed to be looking at him in the light, waiting for something.
"you------"
Jiujiu Yuankang shouted in horror, but at this moment, the scene of the Grand Courtroom had been shattered.
Instead, there are speeding trains passing by, and outside the train windows there is an endless snow scene.
He was back on the cold Orient Express, with the victims and those associated with them standing in the carriage.
Everyone was looking at him. There were twelve of them in total, exactly the number of jurors in the maritime law system.
"You are setting up your own court and violating justice! You are both judges and executioners!"
"You have no right to judge me. You are not qualified! You have no right to judge me! You have no right to judge me! You have no right to judge me!
However, those people just remained silent, perhaps they were too disdainful to argue with him.
Tick, tick, tick.
There were footsteps, and Jiujiu Yuankang heard a voice coming from the entrance of the carriage.
"The trial has already ended, but they cannot pass the final judgment on you because you are already dead."
"But I'm glad that there is a place like this where you can die again."
A crow landed on his shoulder, and the indifferent man in black spoke cold words like a poisonous snake.
He held a Bible in his hand, like a pastor sent by God.
"The Bible says that if you think someone is guilty, let the innocent throw the first stone."
"And now the innocent person who thinks you are guilty is right here, in front of you."
"Ninety-nine Yuankang, this is your final sentence."
call out------
At some point, the magatama on Xiang Yuanguang's chest had lost its luster.
He felt a little dizzy and subconsciously held onto the table to steady himself.
The shadow of the Orient Express could be vaguely seen reaching its destination, but then it disappeared.
"Xiang Yuan, are you okay? What happened to you? Did your injury relapse?"
Nanatsuki Koshimizu subconsciously supported Genmitsu and asked with concern.
The hedgehog-headed guy just shook his head and turned to look at Kaito Kidd in the dock.
He was a little surprised - he didn't understand why Kaito Kidd was still sitting there.
Could it be that Kaito Kidd didn't hear that the crime that the judge did not pursue was only his theft this time?
Click——————
The door of the Grand Court was pushed open!
Inspector Nakamori, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed into the grand courtroom with his police officers and surrounded Kuroba Kaito who was in the dock.
"Haha, Kaito Kidd, you can't run away anymore! It's time to put an end to all the grudges over the years!"
With a sigh, Kuroba Kaito, who was prepared, stood up and reached for his face.
The next moment, Kudo Shinichi's disguise mask was torn off, and what appeared was...
It turned out to be the face of Ginzo Nakamori himself!
"W-what? You, you damned fellow, you actually even disguised Kudo Shinichi as your true identity?"
Not only Inspector Nakamori, but everyone else in the Grand Courtroom was horrified when they saw it.
"That's right. But let's talk about the rest next time we meet, Officer Nakamori."
Kaito Kid, who was disguised as Nakamori, laughed loudly and several smoke bombs fell from his sleeves.
The next moment, thick smoke spread out with him as the center.
For a moment, the only sound on the field was Nakamori Ginzo's mad roar.
"Damned Kaito Kidd! Next time, I will never let you get away ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" The Grand Inquisition ended with this final scene.
—————May 23, 3:45 p.m.——————
—————Tokyo area, detention center——————
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan, since you have already found the original truth at the trial scene."
"Then I will also fulfill the contract and release Kujukumono."
Asako Miyoshi said calmly from the other end of the detention center.
However, to her surprise, Xiang Yuanguang didn't seem to have any idea about it.
The hedgehog-headed lawyer sighed and then spoke.
"Ninety-nine Bunno was found during the trial today."
"Don't forget, what this country lacks the most is all kinds of famous detectives."
Various famous detectives... maybe that's the way it is...
A figure flashed through the female magician's mind, and she asked abruptly.
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan, how on earth do you know those secrets that only the deceased knows?"
"Are you really a magician who can see the souls of the dead?"
Can you see it? Of course, right?
Xiang Yuanguang gently tapped his forehead with his finger and did not intend to answer.
Sometimes it is better not to answer unless necessary.
Knowing that Hedgehog-Head didn't want to talk about this, Sanhao Mazi asked about other things instead.
"I want to know what will happen to Master's wife and Fumino next?"
"Although Jiujiu Yuankang is a bastard, Master's wife is not aware of this matter and is nice to me..."
"Kujuku Nanae? She didn't want to see me. It is said that she gave all the wealth that Kujuku Motoyasu had gained over the years as compensation to the families and friends of the victims, and then took Kujuku Fumino to live somewhere else."
Xiang Yuanguang touched his nose and said.
"As for the Miracle Magic Troupe, it is now being run by your junior brother, Baidi Yushi. Although it is not as prosperous as before, it has the foundation and reputation it has built, so it won't be too bad in the future."
"Sanada Kazuzo has completed the sentencing trial. In two days, his lawyer will help him with the parole procedures. He will be released from prison soon and pursue the new life he wants."
"The problem now is you, Miss Miyoshi. Although you have a reason to kill for revenge, kidnapping Kujuku Fumino afterwards will increase your sentence. I think it would be better for you to hire a good lawyer to help you."
The female magician thought for a moment, or perhaps she didn't need to think, and she looked directly at the hedgehog-headed lawyer in front of her.
However, the hedgehog-head shook his head so fast that one could almost see the afterimage.
What a joke, it's okay to let him fight a guilty or not guilty lawsuit.
Isn't the sentencing lawsuit going to cost him his life? He hasn't even finished reading the relevant real estate laws!
As if amused by Xiang Yuanguang's reaction, Sanhao Mazi laughed out loud.
But soon, the sound became smaller and smaller until it was silent.
The magician asked one last question.
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan, you said before that [if you take a person's life, there is no going back]."
"Do you think... my revenge is right or wrong?"
Xiang Yuanguang stood up and sighed.
"How can revenge be wrong? It's just that the result wasn't right enough."
"If you could be patient a little longer... maybe you wouldn't have to suffer in prison."
"That's all I have to say. Goodbye, Miss Miyoshi."
The hedgehog-head put his hands in the pockets of his blue coat.
He pushed open the door of the detention center and turned to leave.
After hearing these words, Sanhao Mazi was silent for a moment, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Until the bailiff patted her shoulder, indicating that the visiting hours were over.
She just smiled and whispered as a matter of course.
"Yes, if it was Attorney Xiang Yuan, he would certainly say that."
Tick, tick, tick.
Walking outside along the corridor of the detention center, the setting sun appeared on the horizon.
Those familiar people were waiting for Xiang Yuanguang to come out at the door.
Nanatsuki Koshimizu, Machiko Dai, Kogoro Mori, Conan... and Narimi Asai.
"…Where's Kumimon?"
"Lawyer Gu Meimen said he was going to negotiate with them about compensation and then ran away!"
"Well, come to think of it, he didn't give me any share. Never mind... Let's talk about this tomorrow."
Amid the hustle and bustle, the group walked further and further away, heading towards the hotel where the celebration banquet was planned to be held.
At this moment, an uninvited guest came into the procuratorate.
Kizuki Hotaru, holding the case materials, stopped along with Kujo Reiko beside her.
They looked at the prosecutor from other place who appeared in front of them with great surprise.
"You actually... came to Beika Town as well...?"
Next chapter——————Tokyo’s strongest prosecutor!
A grand serial!
(End of this chapter)