People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 98: Detention Center - Interrogation and Investigation (1)

—————April 25, 7:20 a.m. —————

—————Honichidai District, Detention Center——————

(Current BGM: Detention House～Guardian)

(Note: The little song in the prison.JPG)

"Yamada Yong, the defense lawyer you hired is here to see you."

The bailiff pushed open the door and spoke to Yamada Isamu who had been waiting in the room for a long time.

This old man, who was at least in his forties and served as dual chairman of both the neighborhood committee and the protest meeting, couldn't help but shed tears.

Although, Yamada Yong had an argument with Xiang Yuanguang about compensation yesterday.

We almost came to the point of falling out, but at a time when our lives were at stake...

In the entire Honchitai, only the legendary human rights lawyer Xiang Yuanguang can help him overturn the verdict.

"So, where is Lawyer Xiang Yuan now?"

Yamada Isamu asked the bailiff with some urgency.

The bailiff glanced at Gu Meimen and Xiang Yuanguang who were looking at each other outside the corridor.

Then he retracted his head and shook his head unconsciously.

"In the hallway, discussing the case with the defense lawyer hired by another suspect, Kaga Ranmaru."

Kaga Ranmaru’s defense lawyer…isn’t that Kumimon?
Yamada Yong's eyes widened. He felt that this time he had a perfect start.

The two most powerful defense attorneys in the entire Honchidai area are now on their side.

Then, no matter which prosecutor I face next, I should be able to win easily.

After all, both Xiang Yuanguang and Gu Meimen are famous lawyers with undefeated records!

The actual situation was not as optimistic as Yamada Yong had imagined.

Xiang Yuanguang and Gu Meimen were not discussing the case, they were just simply confronting each other.

"You are a human rights lawyer who ran out of Shonen Jump and Shogakukan, so you are good enough!"

"Humph, if you hadn't gotten involved in this case, I would have solved it long ago, and President Shimazu wouldn't have died because of it."

"You are an accomplice of a murderer. Wait for me to prove that Yamada Isamu committed murder, and then I will send you back to Tokyo and cry!"

Gu Meimen pointed at Xiang Yuanguang and kept poking Xiang Yuanguang's chest.

Although this behavior is not offensive at all, it is extremely insulting.

When he noticed that there was a death star flashing above his head, Gu Meimen immediately made a wise choice - he chose to run away and find his client Kaga Ranmaru.

"…Prove that Yamada Isamu committed murder? And then let Kaga Ranmaru go free? The two are one and the same."

"Isn't Kumimon digging a hole for himself by doing this? Or does he have some special evidence?"

Touching his chin, Xiang Yuanguang was a little confused, but ultimately did not pursue the matter any further.

Crunch——————

The door of the detention center was pushed open.

Under Yamada Yong's expectant gaze, Xiang Yuanguang walked into the room and sat on the chair.

He took off the old backpack he was carrying and put it aside.

Without waiting for Yamada Yong to speak, Yuan Guang took the lead.

The hedgehog-headed lawyer stared at Yamada Yong's eyes, and the [Heart Lock] in the attribute panel was shining.

"I don't need to hear anything from you right now, Mr. Yamada. You just need to answer me a question."

"Did you kill Shimazu Zangyuan?"

Yamada Yong's eyes suddenly widened, he quickly shook his head, and then spoke.

"I didn't kill anyone, absolutely not!"

The heart is locked and not started.

What Yamada Yong said was true, he didn't kill anyone, which means...

It can be defended.

Xiang Yuanguang took out the power of attorney from his worn-out backpack.

The column for defense attorney is still blank.

Yamada Yong was stunned and didn't know how the hedgehog-headed lawyer got in.

In fact, there are many ways for Xiang Yuanguang to get in, and even just scanning his face is enough. At least in places like the Honichidai area in Tokyo and the detention center near Tokyo.

Xiang Yuanguang can move freely without any restrictions just by relying on his face and hairstyle.

Rustle, rustle————

Quickly sign your name in the defense attorney column.

Then, Xiang Yuanguang held up the letter of authorization and showed it to Yamada Yong.

For some reason, Yamada Isamu suddenly relaxed.

It seemed that as long as the lawyer in front of him believed that he was innocent, he would definitely be acquitted.

"Now, I'm going to ask you some important questions, and you answer me truthfully."

"As long as you don't play any word games with me or tell any lies, I can guarantee your acquittal."

"I'm betting my lawyer badge on it."

Xiang Yuanguang tapped his fingers lightly on his lawyer medal.

After Yamada Yong nodded, he began to ask questions.

"Excuse me, Mr. Yamada, why did you go to Shimadzu Corporation with Mr. Kaga Ranmaru?"

"Let me guess a little bit... Is it about the right of illumination?"

The hedgehog-haired lawyer stroked his chin and asked.

When asked, Yamada Isamu opened his mouth to speak, but finally, he smiled bitterly, shook his head, and told the truth.

[~ Testimony about the reason why I went to Shimadzu Corporation with Kaga Ranmaru~]

[Testimony begins]

"I, I still want compensation... because I am the president of the neighborhood committee and the protest group."

"As long as I sign my consent, the project can continue without being condemned by society."

"So... I had a perverse idea and found Kaga Ranmaru, the insider of Kumemon, and said I wanted to discuss the right of illumination."

"Kagaranmaru called Kumimon without hesitation, and after Kumimon agreed..."

"Kaga Ranmaru called President Shimazu, agreed on a time, and we set out together."

"When we get to the top floor and push open the office door..."

"President Shimazu has already leaned back in his chair and is not moving."

"I was stunned at the time, standing there, at a loss, but Kaga Ranmaru walked over."

"He said that President Shimazu might still be saved, and he wanted to try his luck with his sniffer."

"As a result, the door was pushed open before Kaga Ranmaru could even get close to Shimazu Zangyuan."

"Finally, we were arrested..."

[End of testimony]

Could this matter be related to that Kensuke Kumimon?

Xiang Yuanguang more or less understood why Kumimon was in such a hurry to rush to the crime scene.

Because this lawsuit may be related to him, if he doesn't pay attention, he will be really finished.

However, Xiang Yuanguang noticed that there was something wrong.

pat.

He snapped his fingers, flipped his hand over and pointed at Yamada Yong.

He asked bluntly.

"You didn't mention any important information. When you reached the top floor...was there anyone else in the corridor?"

"If so, who is that person and what is he doing?"

Yamada Yong's expression kept changing as he was recalling what happened at that time.

After waiting for a while, Yamada Yong finally spoke.

"...I saw a man in a black suit, about the same age as President Shimazu, in the hallway."

"He seemed nervous and stood outside the office instead of going in."

(A third party...appears.)
A glimmer of understanding flashed across Xiang Yuanguang's eyes.

(End of this chapter)