I said you are all war criminals

By adding Yokai Legends, you can generate Yokai items.

If the "monster" that the policeman described is real, then the reason why monsters appear in a world without monsters is very clear.

"I... committed suicide?"

Hakuno was stunned.

PS: I had a checkup in the afternoon and I can be discharged if everything is ok.

So the second update will probably be released after 12 o'clock.

Chapter 39: Puzzle

"So the simulation knew I was simulating myself... No, maybe Xingge suddenly behaved uncharacteristically, so the simulation me noticed?"

Bai Ye gasped, "Am I a genius?"

This is going to be fun.

I'm sorry, I'm still a virgin even if I die! I'll have fun!

[Ijichi Seika claimed Hakuno's body and informed Ryo by phone.]

[Xingge couldn't imagine how Liang would react.]

[…No, Xingge can actually imagine it. Just imagine how she would react if Hongxia died.]

[I'm sure you'll cry your heart out and want to kill the murderer.]

[But... the murderer is a "monster"? ]

[“…What’s going on?” Xingge pressed her eyes in the police station.]

【According to the police, the one who killed Hakuno was not a human, but a monster, a Crow Tengu.】

"The Crow Tengu descended from the sky, cut off Mr. Hakuno's head, and then flew back up into the sky."

Xingge's fingers clenched tightly, leaving crescent-shaped marks on her palms from her nails, but she seemed oblivious. The police officer's words echoed in her ears, but it was as if they were separated by a thick layer of frosted glass, making them indistinct.

"Of course, we don't believe in the existence of real monsters... But, what do you think of this Crow Tengu's appearance?"

The simulator gave a CG at the right time.

It was a gigantic Crow Tengu, with the head of a crow and the body of a human. Behind it were jet-black wings, and in its hand, a blazing sword. The wings behind it were not the feathers of ordinary birds, but were composed of countless sharp swords, each of which flashed with a cold light, as if it could cut through everything in the world.

This is so handsome!

Hakuno clicked on the simulator to allow the plot to continue moving forward.

[“Sorry… I haven’t seen it.” Xingge shook her head.]

"Is that so?" the police officer said, not too disappointed, perhaps because they hadn't expected much in the first place. "If you have any ideas, please contact us immediately."

"By the way, can I leave here?" Xingge asked subconsciously, "My sister...my sister is still outside."

Although she felt a little sorry for Bai Ye, her original purpose in coming out was to find Hong Xia. Now that it was so dangerous outside, even monsters had come out, she had to find Hong Xia as soon as possible.

The police nodded, expressing their understanding, and told Xingge that she could leave, but she had to keep her communication lines open so they could contact her at any time. Xingge walked out of the police station. The sky outside had darkened, and the streets were deserted. An ominous premonition loomed over her.

She quickened her pace, silently chanting Hong Xia's name in her heart, hoping that she was safe.

Xingge's phone suddenly buzzed. She quickly took it out and checked. It was a message from Liang. Liang asked about Bai Ye's situation and told her that Hong Xia had returned home safely.

Xingge breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt a little confused—why didn't Hongxia call her herself?

【Xingge decides:】

[1. Go home and find Hongxia.]

[2. Stay and assist the police investigation.]

"Huh? Hongxia will be back in five days?" Bai Ye touched his chin. How could he not believe it?

Bai Ye felt that there was ninety-nine percent something wrong with this Hong Xia.

Under normal circumstances, Hakuno would have wanted to go home and see what was going on with Hongxia... but since Crow Tengu was a puzzle posed by his future self, he decided to solve this one first.

The worst that could happen is that everyone in the family will be killed by the fake Hong Xia.

"Choose two!"

Xingge replied with a message, saying she would help with the investigation. Then, Xingge advised Liang to stay in Tokyo because things were... not very peaceful here.

[Liang didn't reply to the message, and Xingge didn't know if her sister's friend would lose her mind.]

[After a brief hesitation, Xingge sent another text message.]

She revealed to Liang that this was a murder case. The person who murdered Bai Ye is still roaming around here and might attack others. Xingge hopes Liang will not come here.

[Liang's reply was a short sentence: "Wait for me."]

"Really? I told you it's dangerous..." Xingge murmured softly. She called Liang, but the only response was a cold busy tone. She scratched her hair in frustration, knowing she couldn't stop Liang anymore.

【Then, Xingge's phone rang again.】

[Another text message—from Bai Ye.]

【Hakuno is already dead.】

"really!"

Bai Ye waved his hands fiercely, and he knew that he would not die simply.

If this was really a suicide, then Hakuno would definitely leave a mystery behind - the answer probably wouldn't be very powerful, but the mystery would definitely be made to feel exaggerated.

"Was it a human or a monster that killed me?"

"Is it trickery or magic that exists in this world?"

Xingge stared at her phone screen. Bai Ye's message was like a bolt of lightning, splitting her train of thought. Murder? Trickery? Magic? These words, like pebbles, stirred up a thousand waves in the calm lake of her heart.

These words echoed in her mind, as if mocking her ignorance. She scratched her hair in frustration, a nameless anger rising from the depths of her heart.

"Damn Bai Ye! Even after he died, he still comes to cause trouble!" Xingge growled into the air, as if Bai Ye was right in front of her.

But she soon realized this might be her chance to uncover the truth. Bai Ye couldn't have left such a message for no reason; he must be hinting at something. Xingge took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and began to carefully analyze the text message.

"Was it a human or a demon who killed me?" This sentence reveals a crucial piece of information—even if the police claim it was a demon who killed him, it's entirely possible that it's a deception. Xingge didn't actually witness Bai Ye's murder; she only saw his decapitated body.

[…Perhaps, this is all a huge scam?]

"But what's the point in lying to me? I'm just a live house owner, and my total capital is only around 10 million..." Xingge bit her thumb. "Is it okay to kill for this?"

[“…Let’s investigate first.”]

The simulator paused for a moment and came up with a classic choice just like in "Ace Attorney".

[Where Xingge is going:]

【hostel】

【Crime scene】

Police Station

【library】

Hakuno looked at the familiar interface and clicked from top to bottom, just like he did when he played "Ace Attorney" before.

Are you kidding me? I don't know how to reason!

Exhaustive method, oh oh, only exhaustive method!

Chapter 40: Court Games

[“There’s a clear contradiction between this testimony and the evidence!”]

[Xingge slammed the table fiercely and said this to Crow Tengu in the witness stand.]

[At the presiding judge's seat, the witch, dressed in gorgeous attire, shuddered and swung her head slightly from side to side.]

"You, you mean, it wasn't Crow Tengu who took Hakuno's head? So many people saw it."

"The police only provided hand-drawn images, not actual photos, didn't they?" Xingge continued slowly, "In other words, it's very likely that the existence of 'Crow Tengu' was fabricated by the police!"

[“How is it possible…” “What are you talking about…” “That’s outrageous…”]

[In the magnificent courtroom, the audience, whose heads were like black goats, kept whispering.]

Xingge ignored the wavering atmosphere and continued, "Please see, this is a freeze-frame camera set up by a witness near the crime scene to record weather changes over the course of a year. It records the sky every fifteen seconds. Obviously, it didn't capture Crow Tengu before or after the incident."

"Silence! Silence!" The witch judge banged the gavel hard, but the sound was like a stone sinking into the sea amidst the noisy audience, barely echoing.

"I say, silence!" Her shrill voice rose an octave, finally drowning out the audience's whispers.

“You black goats, are you trying to challenge the authority of the Witch Court? Are you trying to challenge the authority of me, the Witch of Conquest?”

[After these words were spoken, the audience finally quieted down. However, these goat-headed audience members could not help but chew on the delicious food called "truth" in their mouths.]

The presiding judge turned his sharp gaze towards Ijichi Hoshika and asked in a sharp voice, "Defense attorney, are you denying that this was a monster's crime?"

[“That’s right.” Xingge answered without hesitation.]

She had changed into her lawyer's attire, a blue suit with a gleaming gold lawyer's badge on her chest.

[“There’s no magic, only trickery!”]

"Wow... I feel like the route has completely deviated from what I expected..."

Hakuno uses the handle to control the plot advancement.

How should I put it? In the beginning, he actually wanted Xingge to kill some people, and then confront Hongxia, and then be killed instantly... Look, he has equipped himself well, just waiting for Xingge to kill people and release hormones to attract Hongxia.

However, before we knew it, the plot turned into a lawyer drama... and it was not "Ace Attorney", but "Umineko no Naku Koro".

Ijichi Seika wants to prove that the "Crow Tengu" in the "Crow Tengu Murder Case" is not a real monster, but an illusion.

...No, maybe that thing really is a monster?

Hakuno has a monster generator in his inventory, meaning he can create one, regardless of whether monsters exist in the real world. He's also very self-aware of whether he can come up with a convincing "monster disguise murder case."

He knew that he had probably really created a Crow Tengu to commit suicide.

"But the simulator wants me to prove that there are no monsters..."

Hakuno put down the controller and thought for a moment.

If monsters don't really exist, and if we temporarily treat ourselves in the simulation as ordinary people, then why was Hakuno killed on the way to find Hongxia?

"Crow Tengu's murder" can be considered a trick, so for now, there's no need to consider "why it was done." The essence of the problem Hakuno is pondering is "why he was killed."

"...I can't believe it. I've been doing good deeds all my life. I don't remember ever doing anything bad."

Forget it, let’s play games first.

【"quiet!"】

[The witch judge banged her hammer and continued speaking.]

"Defense attorney Ichichi Seika believes this case wasn't caused by a monster, and has presented evidence proving that Crow Tengu couldn't possibly have committed murder."

"However, based on other evidence, it's impossible that anyone other than Crow Tengu committed the murder."

"Faced with this contradictory situation, this court, the Witch of Conquest, Gulweig, has decided to temporarily adjourn the court."

"Please continue collecting evidence, both the prosecution and the defense."

"Defense, do you have any comments?"

Ichichi Hoshika shook her head, "I have no objection."

[The camera cuts to the other side. "Prosecution, do you have any comments?"]

"...Well, speaking of this, I also want to complain. Why is it you who is the prosecutor?"

Bai Ye stroked the handle, suppressing the urge to complain.

Before this bizarre witch trial began, Hakuno had considered the potential prosecutor. Considering the mashup of "Ace Attorney" and "Umineko: When They Cry," he'd expected Mitsurugi in witch attire, or Beato in prosecutor attire... However, Hakuno hadn't anticipated this particular prosecutor.

Yamada Ryo was wearing a neatly tailored black suit. His white shirt was slightly open at the collar, and a crimson tie was casually tied on top.