The atmosphere in the alley was stagnant.

Two men, two completely different attitudes, like angels and demons whispering in each other's ears.

Takagi Wataru anxiously urged her to put down her gun, uphold the law and the duties of the police, and take the seemingly righteous path.

Yuzuru hugged her from behind, gently but firmly holding her gun-wielding hand, saying he would take on her sins and embrace the darkness himself.

One person advised him to put down his gun and return to the rules.

One of them raised the gun for him, facing the abyss.

So, who are the angels? And who are the demons?

Sato Miwako's eyes were initially filled with confusion and pain, as if she were standing at a crossroads, struggling violently between two completely different choices, her heart torn between two conflicting emotions.

But gradually, that confusion was replaced by an unprecedented, heartfelt determination, like seeing the moon through the fog.

She is Miwako Sato.

A police inspector in the Violent Crime Investigation Division 3 of the First Investigation Section of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Department, he is an ace detective who has risen to his current position step by step through his own strength and belief.

She doesn't need to, and shouldn't, let a teenager bear the burden of murder for her!

She was even more unwilling to let this boy, who had suddenly burst into her life like sunshine and illuminated all the shadows in her heart, be stained with blood because of her hatred.

Her justice should be carried out by her own hands!

Her inner conflict should be resolved by her own will!

This is exactly the style of Miwako Sato!

"Hanyu-kun..."

Sato Miwako's voice was unusually calm, "Let go of my hand."

Yu Shengnan tilted his head slightly, looking at the policewoman in his arms whose profile had instantly become incredibly resolute, and a knowing and appreciative smile appeared on his lips.

Sure enough... this is the Sato Miwako he knows.

That woman, outwardly dashing and heroic, yet with a heart softer than anyone else's, and in crucial moments, more decisive and courageous than anyone else—the Metropolitan Police Department's beauty.

He did as he was told, slowly releasing his grip on her hand, taking half a step back, and handing the stage back to her completely.

Takagi Wataru breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Hanyu Nan let go, but then he saw that Sato Miwako not only did not put down her gun, but gripped it even more firmly, her eyes sharp as knives, locked on the bomb maniac in front of her!

"Officer Sato! No! Calm down!"

Takagi Wataru sensed something was wrong and shouted anxiously.

And at that very moment—

A sudden change has occurred!

The bomb maniac, who had been secretly delighted at seeing a turning point and thinking he could escape, suddenly showed an expression of extreme terror on his face, as if he had seen a ghost, and his pupils contracted sharply.

His body, as if controlled by invisible threads, lunged forward uncontrollably, his right hand making an extremely unnatural reaching motion, while he let out an incomprehensible roar, looking as if he were making a death throes and attacking the police.

To any professionally trained police officer, this action would be an extremely dangerous and clear signal of attack.

This is a sufficient reason to fire in self-defense.

"Bang!"

Almost without any hesitation!

With a cold look in her eyes, Miwako Sato pulled the trigger!

The crisp sound of gunfire echoed through the alley.

The bullet struck the bomb maniac's vital chest with perfect accuracy!

The bomb maniac's forward lunge came to an abrupt halt. The terror and contortion on his face froze instantly, turning into a deathly despair. His body swayed, then he fell heavily backward like a rag doll, splashing up a cloud of dust with a "plop."

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, so fast that no one could react.

Takagi Wataru stood there, mouth agape, completely stunned, his mind blank.

He... he thinks he just saw the prisoner move? Was there an intention to attack? But then again... the movement seemed a little awkward? Too fast! He didn't see it clearly at all!

Yuzuru stood behind Sato Miwako, looking at the prisoner who was already dead on the ground. A faint golden light flashed in his eyes, and the Tengu quietly disappeared.

He gently patted Miwako Sato on the shoulder.

Sato Miwako's arm holding the gun slowly lowered, her body trembling slightly from the recoil and the intense emotional turmoil, but her spine remained straight.

She did it.

With their own hands and their own will, they ended this nightmare that had lasted for years, and comforted the souls of the deceased.

......

Outside, gunshots rang out, and Inspector Megure led a large number of police officers into the alley.

The classic arrived late, completely missing all the key plot points.

Seeing the bomb maniac lying motionless on the ground and Sato Miwako standing with a gun in hand and a cold expression, Inspector Megure was also stunned, his fat face filled with "Who am I? Where am I? What happened?"

"What...what's going on? Sato, you..."

Inspector Megure asked somewhat haltingly, feeling his hat starting to send out dangerous signals again.

Yuzuru shrugged, looked at him, and said with a helpless tone, "Inspector Megure, the situation is like this: the criminal was cornered and suddenly resisted violently, attempting to attack the police and seize their guns. The situation was extremely critical. In order to protect the safety of those present, Inspector Sato was forced to fire his gun to stop him. It was legal and compliant, is there any problem?"

As he spoke, he looked calmly at Inspector Megure.

When Inspector Megure met his "kind" gaze, he instantly shuddered, sweat beading on his back. He immediately nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice with an electric motor, his tone resolute:

"No problem! Absolutely no problem! It was self-defense! 100% self-defense! Officer Sato reacted quickly and acted decisively, protecting the safety of an important citizen. I'll write a report to commend her as soon as I get back! She must be recognized!"

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