Chapter 669 Game Rules
Chapter 669 Game Rules
"Then let the defense begin questioning..."
Naruhodō Ryunosuke touched his chin as he thought about what Miss Alice had said.
The first thing to be asked was the second testimony.
"Miss Alice, what is the basis for your statement [You think Jack the Ripper will definitely not stop tonight and will commit a fourth crime]? What is the reason for your assumption?"
After all, before Jack the Ripper was captured, Alice only met Jack the Ripper once at the University of London, and had never met Jack the Ripper again. How could she be so sure?
Moreover, it's not just this that's strange. Miss Alice thought that Jack the Ripper would commit a fourth crime, and Miss Maori, who was with her, went on to say that Jack the Ripper would commit a fifth crime, which was even stranger.
How did Ms. Maori know all this? Did she have any special channels to get the information?
Hearing Naruhodō Ryunosuke's question, Karma Gou at the prosecutor's seat narrowed his eyes.
Theoretically speaking, the questions the defense is asking now are also powerful to him. After all, the showdown in the court is ultimately a battle between information and words. The more information there is, the more and stronger words can be used to attack.
As one of Professor Moriarty's partners, he could not have guessed that Jack the Ripper would be so stubborn as to commit a fourth crime today. How could this little girl assert that Jack the Ripper would commit a fourth crime?
Faced with the question, Alice Watson was silent for a moment and then answered.
"Because the Prosecutor Yashuangyi who was caught was not the real Jack the Ripper."
"I met the real Jack the Ripper at the University of London. His body shape is not consistent with that of Prosecutor Yashuangyi. Moreover, the frequency of Jack the Ripper's crimes is visibly increasing."
"Even if Professor Moriarty didn't find a scapegoat for him, he would still have committed a series of crimes tonight. The only difference is whether it's one, two, or more. It's very easy to prove this..."
The young detective pointed at herself and said.
"I almost became the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper's death."
Hearing this, Karma Hao's brows twitched.
Previously, when Naruhodō Ryunosuke assumed that Professor Moriarty was targeting all those involved in the Hound of the Baskervilles incident, he mentioned that Alice Watson was also targeted by Professor Moriarty.
Now Alice Watson clearly pointed out in the court that the person who did this was Jack the Ripper...
So, can this be attacked? Is there a police record? Are there any witnesses who can prove it?
Karma's fingers tapped unconsciously on his elbows, and then he noticed the confident smile of Naruhodō Ryuichi among the jury members, and his heart suddenly sank.
It is now completely unclear whether this guy is truly confident or just bluffing.
He was no longer the same level of lawyer as the rookie lawyer he knew at the beginning. If Phoenix Wright could prove it, attacking this point would only cause the prosecutor to further lose points with the presiding judge.
Because the presiding judge was inclined to favor Alice Watson as a witness.
"Yes... Indeed, Lawyer Naruhodō mentioned this matter before."
The old man with the wig nodded in agreement.
"Since Jack the Ripper had planned to commit two crimes on the same night, it is normal for Miss Alice to suspect that Jack the Ripper would commit a second crime after only seeing one victim."
"However, the witness also said that Miss Maori, who was investigating with us, said that Jack the Ripper would only commit five crimes and then disappear. What is the reason for this?"
To Conan, the answer to the presiding judge's question was obvious.
But the problem is that the obvious answer to the players is definitely impossible to bring out in the court. Even if they are willing to say that this is the standard for failure in the game, other plot characters cannot hear these words. When he talked with Haibara Ai in Baosheng Reito's ward before, Gina's performance had already made this clear.
So, how could he come up with a reasonable explanation that would convince the presiding judge?
Conan pushed his plain glasses and felt a little distressed.
However, what Conan did not expect was that Alice Watson actually gave the answer directly.
"I think... this is the rule set by Professor Moriarty."
Her answer clearly exceeded the expectations of everyone present.
Even Jack the Ripper himself, who was tied up next to him, couldn't understand it. He turned to look at Alice.
He himself didn't know that he would disappear after committing five crimes, but this little girl said so, and she said with certainty that this was the rule set by Professor Moriarty? What, are you Professor Moriarty's biological daughter?
"Witness, please be careful with your words and actions."
Hunter Demon Hao was rarely tolerant of the witness and gave a warning.
"Although you are a minor, if you make unfounded remarks in court, you may be expelled from the court by the presiding judge. Moreover, this will greatly reduce the credibility of your testimony."
"Witness, as a child, you are not convincing enough. If you give meaningless testimony, your credibility will drop to zero!"
Although it seems tolerant on the surface, it is actually a trap.
He had already said these words before. If Alice's testimony was unfounded, he could legitimately let Alice leave the courtroom and save Jack the Ripper.
As for how to get Yashuang Yiyi convicted... we have to find another breakthrough.
"Of course it's because... Professor Moriarty loves [playing games]."
Ellie said without hesitation.
She pulled out a radio from her magic bag and a few notes, and placed them on the table, at an angle that was just right for Jack the Ripper to catch a glimpse of them. When Jack the Ripper saw the words, his face changed.
As Professor Moriarty's adopted son, he certainly knew Professor Moriarty's handwriting.
These so-called rules of the game were written by Professor Moriarty himself, but he never knew that Professor Moriarty actually liked to play games!
The change in Jack the Ripper's expression was instantly captured by Naruhodō Ryunosuke.
Compared to other lawyers, what he is best at is observing the changes in expressions of other witnesses after a witness presents evidence, so as to find a breakthrough that can be exploited, and now Jack the Ripper... meets this standard!
"Wait! The defense is asking to question the witness Sindorah at this time!"
(End of this chapter)