Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 466 Reservation
"Are you sure Xiao Zhong will be formally charged with murder?" Yu Jian asked with a dark face—knowing those guys in the public security bureau as he did, they might skip the prosecution process altogether, or handle it secretly, or make some kind of deal, leaving the murder case here unattended.

"Don't worry, Xiao Zhongda will definitely confess to his crimes... From the moment he was taken away by the police, he had to 'disappear.' If he doesn't want to stay in prison forever, he has to find another way to remain silent forever," Bai Shi said calmly.

The police force today is not the same as the secret service organization of the past...

In the past, if such a "big fish" full of intelligence were caught, they would probably lock him up in a dark room, squeeze out all the information, and then kill him. Afterward, the police would also be able to obtain a lot of important information about the "big shots".

However, the police nowadays certainly wouldn't dare to do that.

The reason why Xiao, Zhong, and Da were detained was because his identity as "Xialamba" was exposed...

Even so, it was only the department headed by Furuya Rei that was able to act swiftly and decisively, taking down the "big shot" before he could react. Otherwise, if he had used his influence, even the police wouldn't have been able to subdue him, and there was no certain leader who might have created obstacles.

However, as the department specifically responsible for the "Raven Legion," Rei Furuya immediately arrested the person after discovering the evidence without any hesitation—only with such decisiveness can the "Raven Legion" be threatened, which is also the reason for establishing a special investigation department!

If everything has to be reported upwards, given the intertwined relationships between the "Raven Legion" and various institutions within the Eastern Island nation, nothing will get done...

At the same time, from the moment Xiao Zhongda was arrested, all his previous protectors, including his identity as the "Raven Legion," became sharp blades aimed at him!
He could normally use those secrets to build a network of connections to help him, but once he was caught...

"Since things have come to this, let's silence them"—this would be the first thought of important figures.

Especially regarding the "Raven Legion," it's fortunate he was caught quickly; otherwise, if the police had exposed that "the police are investigating Xiao Zhongda," Gin would have come and killed him within twelve hours...

Even now, the police dare not be careless and maintain multiple layers of protection for small, medium, and large-scale operations.

“According to you, his crimes go beyond just this murder,” Yu Jian reminded him.

"But I contacted the police, so they still have to give me that much face," Bai Shi shrugged.

Now, even the young, middle, and old wouldn't be able to figure it out themselves. They'll definitely have to confess, but "murder" is certainly the most serious charge...

He's not a special agent, so he doesn't have many opportunities to kill people directly. Shiraishi even guessed that he killed Ayasato Chihiro this time because he acted on his own without the "Crow Legion's" knowledge!
After all, if Gin found out that a lawyer had some evidence of his crimes, even without any solid proof related to the "Raven Legion," given Gin's personality, he would blow him and Ayasato to smithereens. When Gin smashes drinks, he doesn't distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Even if Xiao Zhongda wanted to be locked up, he might not confess to murder, but...

As Shiraishi said, after discovering the "Sherpa," Shiraishi secretly contacted the Public Security Bureau through Kazami from beginning to end.

One of Shiraishi's conditions was to "bring out the murder case"!

Just then, Shiraishi's phone rang again...

Shiraishi saw that it was a newly added number—Naruhodo's phone number.

Shiraishi had previously asked him to follow Itogaku to prevent the Eighth Division from making foolish mistakes.

"Hello, this is Shiraishi..." Shiraishi answered the phone directly.

"Chief Shiraishi! Some police officers have arrived, and they're arresting people indiscriminately..." Phoenix Wright said hurriedly.

"What? Who were they arrested?" Shiraishi was completely baffled.

Immediately, Shiraishi heard Kazami's voice: "Who are you calling?"

"I... President Naka, don't worry! As long as you haven't killed anyone, I can be your defense lawyer!" Naruhodo said.

At the same time, Xiao Zhong's wailing echoed from afar: "Get out of here! Who needs your defense?!"

Shiraishi:……

Clearly, Naruhodo had also found out about Koichi.

However, it has not yet been confirmed that Xiao, Zhong, and Da are the murderers.

Just then, the police arrived and arrested Xiao Zhong...

Although Naruhodo also found out about Xiao Zhong, in his opinion, these police officers were too "suspicious." They arrested people without a search warrant? Did they even care about evidence?

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Kazami didn't even see who was on the other end of the phone before hanging up. Shiraishi pursed his lips, ignoring the chaos on the other end...

"That idiot," Yu Jian muttered under his breath.

"It's finally over..." Mayoi breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Shiraishi's left hand.

Seeing this, Yu Jian, perhaps not satisfied with what he had just said, added, "And speaking of which... this little girl's grief over her sister's death is also quite disjointed, which is a typical sign of lying, it's just that she didn't fall for it this time."

Maya:......

Mayoi glared at him angrily—she really had to admit that she was experiencing a “dilemma of grief,” after all, she was seeing her sister in Shiraishi’s hands one minute and then she was immersed in the scene of seeing her sister’s corpse the next… and Chihiro was really dead now, just not completely dead, which of course made Mayoi feel torn!
"It's not because Mayoi is lying, but because Mayoi is a spirit medium!" Shiraishi corrected Mitsurugi's misunderstanding.

Sword Control: ...

Not to mention flying on a sword, even the white horse was speechless at this point—this was just too illogical!
Shiraishi didn't intend to disrupt their worldview, and immediately said, "Whether you believe it or not, Mayoi does, so she has a different view on life and death."

That's right, Mayoi's identity as a "spiritual medium" doesn't need to be hidden.

Just like Koizumi Akako's "witch" identity—Akako usually gets jobs by being a "witch," and she is a well-known "witch" in some circles.

Similarly, "spiritual mediums" are also in high demand and sought after by the secular world...

As for the backlash...

On the one hand, one can "play tricks" like Hongzi, without actually communicating with spirits; on the other hand, even if a "spiritual medium" is seen communicating with spirits, the backlash is relatively small!
After all, spiritual mediums have few special abilities besides spiritual communication. Even Chihiro, who was already a "spiritual medium," was killed by an "ordinary strong man" with little ability to fight back...

Moreover, when a "spiritual medium" is communicating with a spirit, they usually designate the people present to better control the intensity of the backlash.

Even if Shiraishi said that, Hakuba certainly didn't believe it now, but it did explain Mayoi's emotional change. Hakuba looked at Mayoi with some sympathy for a moment—he originally thought it was just chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), but he didn't expect that she was really harmed by feudal superstition!
As for sword flight...

Shiraishi sensed that his attitude was a bit strange!
Upon hearing the word "spiritual medium," Shiraishi initially assumed that Mayoi would feign disbelief, or at most understand why she was behaving strangely. However…

Now, Mitsurugi's silent expression, tinged with confusion and a hint of something he wanted to ask, only puzzled Shiraishi—you don't actually believe that, do you? Does your prosecutor's office engage in feudal superstition?

Hakuba, still reeling from the earlier argument, deliberately said, "Anyway... Prosecutor Mitsurugi made a mistake this time. Luckily, it hasn't reached the prosecution stage yet, otherwise the undefeated Prosecutor Mitsurugi might have gained some different experience." His implication was that if Mitsurugi had filed a lawsuit... he would have lost.

"I won't lose." Yu Jian snapped out of her daze and glared at him.

Upon hearing this, Hakuba immediately feigned surprise: "Eh? Even if the wrong culprit is identified, the prosecution won't be lost? Could this be... a wrongful conviction?"

Yu Jian: ... Yu Jian also realized that this young man had deliberately set a verbal trap for him. It was also because he was not in a good state and was distracted that a "little kid" had seized the opportunity in his area of ​​strength!

Just as he was about to retaliate on his sword, Shiroshi interrupted, "Alright, it's already this late, let's all go home!"

Mikado glanced at Shiraishi—you did this on purpose!
Shiraishi probably understood too...

As a senior police officer, whenever he had to debate the issue of "presumption of innocence" with the prosecutor, he could always end up arguing that "if your police force were more capable, you wouldn't have suspected him."

Therefore, Shiraishi has always been biased, without saying anything himself, but his stance has been very clear...

Yu Jian knew that continuing to say anything here would not gain him any advantage, nor would it convince anyone, so after calming himself down, he said, "I understand what Chief Shiraishi means... Since Chief Shiraishi is so confident, then... how about we schedule a meeting tomorrow at the Beika Police Station?"

"What does Inspector Mikami want to do?" Shiraishi still didn't understand what he meant.

"Heh, there's a case I just wanted to discuss with Chief Inspector Shiraishi," said Mitsurugi, a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

"In that case, you're welcome anytime." Although Shiraishi still didn't understand what he wanted to do, he agreed nonetheless.

Then Baishi also stood up...

"Mayoi, you can stay here tonight. We still need to search your sister's place," Shiraishi said to Mayoi, who had also gotten up.

"No, my sister and I... cough, I'll go back with you. You seem very suitable for my sister's spirit!" Mayoi remembered Shiraishi's instructions and didn't mention possession or anything like that in front of outsiders.

But even so...

Upon hearing this, Bai Ma and Yu Jian both stopped in their tracks and turned to look at each other suspiciously.

“Miss Ayasato, is this idea of ​​‘suitable for psychic summoning’ something that Shiraishi Kuroi guided you to believe?” Mitsurugi asked immediately.

"Why are you suddenly calling me by my full name... why are you talking to me like I'm seducing a young girl!" Shiraishi complained.

“No, this is what my experience tells me!” Mayoi emphasized.

"What do you mean by 'suitable for communicating with your sister'?" Yu Jian pressed.

"For example... well... my sister can easily possess his left hand, etc..." Mayoi really isn't very good at lying.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jian immediately reminded him solemnly, "I see... However, if someone uses this as an excuse to do something strange to you with their left hand, remember to call the police! Or you can contact our prosecutor's office directly."

Shiraishi:……

……

After Mitsurugi and Hakuba repeatedly reminded Ayasato Mayoi, the four of them finally separated.

It was already past midnight, and dawn was approaching.

When Hakuba Saguru returned home, he found that his father was already up.

"Dad, up so early?" Hakuba Saguru greeted him.

"I've reached the age where I need to sleep more... Inspector Shiraishi was asking you to go out and assist with an investigation. Is it over?" Hakuba remarked with a sigh.

Of course, it's not actually because I don't get enough sleep!

It was absolutely thrilling...

The case first got involved with that dangerous guy, Koichi, and then Shiraishi Kuroi suddenly brought in the Public Security Bureau, like a divine intervention...

Director Hakuba didn't say anything, but he had been worried at home for a long time. As for Shiraishi Kuro, it's not like it's the first or second time. But this time, his son was called away!
"It's over, and I wasn't able to help much," Hakuba Saguru said regretfully.

"Haha, you're still young after all. The fact that Inspector Shiraishi would consult with you is already a sign of his trust in you!" Director Shiraishi breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Hakuba Saguru said with remorse, "I spent most of the night arguing with Inspector Mitsurugi and didn't have time to investigate the case much."

Director Bai Ma: ...

……

When Shiraishi returned home, Ai Haibara was just coming out to use the restroom, yawning...

Of course, Shiraishi estimates that it might not be a coincidence.

Although Shiraishi provides a great sense of security, especially after the "perverted drug" was successfully used... Ai still has some psychological trauma and will wake up at the slightest disturbance!

"Hmm? Mayoi... Sister? Is it all over?" Although Ai is a year older than Mayoi, it was a secret after all, so she could only bite the bullet and call her "Sister".

"Well, the case is basically closed. Mayoi might need to stay for a few days." Shiraishi estimated that with Chihiro in his hands, Mayoi would "stick" to him for a long time.

Ai Haibara was unaware of all this at the time, only thinking that it was "a few days" before the case was completely closed.

"So... you mean I'll sleep on the sofa with you?" Ai asked, rolling her eyes at him—as of now, Ai is still sleeping on the sofa!
"Go online and choose a sofa bed!" Shiraishi said generously.

Ai: ...

Ai realized that it was unlikely that Shiraishi would pay more rent or improve their housing, so she suggested, "Actually... the Kudo family's house has always been empty. I think... the most dangerous place is the safest place!"

"Huh? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Shiraishi hesitated for a moment, then added, "Such a big house... it would be very expensive to rent!"

"Hmm, not good... Given your relationship, it would definitely be bad if he still charged you rent!" Ai said firmly.

Shiraishi suddenly felt that this suggestion was much better...

That evening, Shiraishi didn't get much rest; he just washed up quickly and went for a morning run.

Normally, taking a break wouldn't be a problem, but today, that guy Yujian was being very mysterious and wanted to meet me at the police station.

And indeed, Shiraishi's hopes were not dashed...

Although he hadn't slept all night, this guy really did arrive early in the morning, right before Shiraishi's work hours!

If Shiraishi were to take a break, he might actually catch him being "late"...

(End of this chapter)