Chapter 137
Because the source website was directly provided as evidence, a group of people crowded in front of the computer and watched the video from the hidden URL. The wounds on the bodies matched those in the video one by one, and everyone believed that the two bodies were related to this website.
Now the work goals are much clearer.
Originally, everyone was going to visit the deceased's relatives and friends and investigate what the two deceased had in common. Now they know that the two of them were involved in the murder game on this website!
If we followed the old investigative methods, we might not have found anything even after several months. But now the goal is very clear. On the one hand, we need to find out who the website operator is. On the other hand, since the body was dumped in Tokyo, the murder is probably also in Tokyo. We need to spread out and look for the address in the video. Maybe there will be some remaining clues.
Kitami Ito was completely bewildered.
He had only been in the task force for less than half an hour, yet the progress had already been so rapid... He couldn't even think of a way to sabotage it for the time being!
...Is it Hanchuan Shenliu? It must be him! Of all the people in this room, only Hanchuan Shenliu seems to know about that website!
Kitami I was an extremely arrogant person. He had initially admired and respected Hanakawa Shinryu, but once he realized that the other party was affecting his interests, his attitude changed instantly, and he began to hate him.
So he couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "This is the dark web, right? Ordinary people can't get the URL, how did the Metropolitan Police Department find out?"
His mentor was also quite curious and simply asked, "Where did you get this website address from? Does the other person know anything else?"
“Uh…” Inspector Megure looked at Shinryu Samikawa.
Hanchuan Shenliu remained calm: "I found it on the deceased's computer."
The senior had no objection, nodded, and sat down again.
Indeed, the body was discovered early this morning, and it's already afternoon. Those people arrived so late; they were probably there to question the deceased's family, and it's quite normal for them to check the computer as well. Although, if it were him, he wouldn't have asked to check the computer on his first visit...
However, Bei Jianyi's mindset wasn't so good. He almost wanted to falsely accuse Han Chuan Shenliu of knowing about the website all along but hiding it and not reporting it. He felt that some people might believe him. But considering that he was the culprit now, it was best to keep a low profile. Moreover, the effort he put in was not proportional to the reward, and he figured no one would bother a hero over such a small matter. So he gritted his teeth and held back.
The website has reminded me so many times to clear my browsing history... How dare I not clear my history when someone is home? What if someone borrows my computer and accidentally sees it?!
Bei Jianyi, judging by his own standards, always felt that there shouldn't be many idiots like this, so how could he have encountered one by such coincidence? For a moment, he felt that his earlier thought of slandering Han Chuan Shenliu might actually have some truth to it.
Kenji Hagiwara also had some doubts, but he always cooperated with Shinryu Hagiwara in front of outsiders, so he didn't say anything and planned to ask when the two of them were alone.
After the first meeting of the task force, everyone was assigned to investigate different areas to find abandoned sites that might be used as murder scenes, so they went their separate ways.
Inspector Megure got into the car, but told Kenji Hagiwara not to drive yet: "Wait, I have something I want to ask you, Kankawa-kun."
As he spoke, Inspector Megure turned his slightly muscular body in the passenger seat and looked at Usui Saiki in the back row.
Kenji Hagiwara seemed to sense something and frowned slightly.
Usakabe glanced at the system notification and, quite cooperatively to Inspector Megure, who had contributed a large amount of suspicion points, asked, "What is it?"
Inspector Megure looked somewhat troubled, but also somewhat determined. After carefully considering his words, he asked, "Why did you go straight to investigating the deceased's computer after you arrived at his house?"
Kenji Hagiwara closed his eyes.
This was also the question he wanted to ask. Inspector Megure, as expected of a veteran detective, had a keen eye for observation and noticed the situation just like him.
Actually, Inspector Megure didn't realize anything was wrong at first. He was focused on analyzing the information revealed by the deceased's family and mainly observed the environment of the deceased's home and the family members. It was only when he was explaining to his section chief in the meeting room that he suddenly realized something was amiss.
Although he didn't specifically observe Han Chuan Shenliu, it seemed that after the deceased's family led him into the deceased's study, he went straight to the other party's computer as soon as he entered... His purpose was a bit too obvious.
It's as if they already knew the answer and were just confirming it.
However, Inspector Megure only had a slight suspicion that Shinryu Suikawa might have known about the "Strawberry Night" website all along, but he didn't suspect that Shinryu Suikawa had any connection with the website—he had seen the video, and such torture was too low-level, clearly not in line with Shinryu Suikawa's style!
In theory, it's best to have some trust in your subordinates. Some things are better left unsaid, otherwise it's easy to hurt their feelings.
But when faced with Shinryu Sukawa, Inspector Megure felt that if he didn't get to the bottom of things, his heart would be broken!
He's been agonizing over this for most of the meeting. If he doesn't ask soon, he'll get sick from holding it in. He just can't help but worry!
System: [Inspector Megure is smarter than I thought. I thought your trick was only good for raising Kenji Hagiwara's suspicion level.]
[Don't underestimate the detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department; no one who gets into the Metropolitan Police Department is stupid.] Usui Saiki was quite satisfied. [It's good to have more smart people; otherwise, it's exhausting to act for blind people.]
The system wasn't ignorant of proverbs, but it still couldn't help but complain: "Is this what you call acting...? Stop trying to glorify yourself."
What Usakabe Saiki calls acting is actually just using illogical actions to arouse suspicion. Having AI control the body would have the same effect! They're both expressionless anyway!
Usakabe Saiki: [When I get serious, you actually can't tell I'm acting.]
System: [Hehe.]
Ignoring the system, Usoppei asked Inspector Megure directly, "What you really want to ask, Inspector, is whether I already knew about this website?"
Inspector Megure gave an awkward laugh and could only nod.
Usakabe Saiki replied calmly, "I do know."
"..."
That was such a straightforward answer, directly admitting to lying at that crucial task force meeting... Wait, maybe it wasn't exactly lying, since there were indeed traces of that website on the other person's computer...
Inspector Megure was a little unsure how to continue his questioning.
But Kenji Hagiwara didn't have that concern. He originally wanted to avoid Inspector Megure when asking questions, but since Inspector Megure had also noticed, he might as well ask all his questions now.
Where did you get that information?
"Someone introduced me to this website at a bar, saying I would definitely be interested."
Hagihara Kenji: "…………"
Mu Mu Police Department: "…………"
It sounds like an excuse they couldn't even be bothered to make up, but when applied to Han Chuan Shenliu, it seems reasonable, convincing, and makes it entirely understandable what that person was thinking...
Kenji Hagiwara, exasperated, said, "Didn't you say you don't drink? What are you doing at the bar?"
"I want to make it a bit lively."
Before Kenji Hagiwara could react, Inspector Megure was the first to show sympathy.
Sigh, this guy seems to have very few friends, so he can only go to a bar to join in the fun... and then he gets hit on by some weirdo. It makes perfect sense!
Only Kenji Hagiwara felt something was off and suspected that Shinryu Kakeru had ulterior motives, but he couldn't ask at this moment, so he could only continue the conversation: "Since you know about this website, why didn't you report it?"
Inspector Megure's gaze became even more serious.
As a police officer, discovering such a major case and failing to report it is, at best, irresponsible; at worst, it's shirking responsibility or protecting criminals!
Usakabe Saiki, who had just raised another wave of suspicion, calmly made up a story: "First of all, I only got this website less than a week ago. Secondly, I was afraid that the Metropolitan Police Department would be alerted. I originally wanted to investigate myself, or even sign up to go to the scene and catch them in the act, which would be more efficient."
Mu Mu Police Department: "…………"
Ah, this seems to fit Hanukawa Shinryu's usual behavior... this feeling of liking to go to the scene and toy with the criminals...
Kenji Hagiwara was speechless: "With so many people signing up, how can we be sure we'll choose you to go to the event?"
“These kinds of events definitely require an investigation into the background of applicants, so I think I should be selected.”
Inspector Megure was puzzled: "Now that we've found out you're a police officer, isn't it even less likely we'll let you go?"
The young man with deep red hair and eyes silently watched Inspector Megure without saying a word.
In that eerie silence, Inspector Megure's gaze shifted from confusion to sudden realization, and finally to agreement.
"Indeed, if they were to investigate you, even if you were a police officer, they would definitely send you..."
After all, this guy is obviously a corrupt cop. The organizers might find it exciting and be able to catch the police red-handed. They won't suspect it's a sting operation and will think it would be a waste not to let Han Chuan Shenliu go!
With all the questions answered, Inspector Megure was relieved that his subordinate hadn't gone astray: "I understand you didn't want to alert the enemy, but when it comes to catching them in the act, it's best to discuss it with someone you trust. It's safer to have more people around."
Bo Yezhai readily agreed: "I originally planned to give the talk to the second-year graduate students after receiving the invitation."
Kenji Hagiwara reluctantly forgave his concealment—doing such dangerous things all day without telling him! Did he really think he wouldn't be angry?!
"Alright, let's drive." Inspector Megure relaxed. "We'll continue searching for clues... Does Kagawa-kun have any ideas?"
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Bonus chapter.
I went to get dental implants, and now I have to eat a bland diet for a week. What's wrong with me this year? I'm being forced to eat a bland diet every day.
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Thin Leaf: I went straight to the computer as soon as I entered the room, and immediately a whole bunch of suspicion points were generated.
System: Although this host's acting skills are terrible, he has other talents that can make up for it!
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Han Chuan: Dark web address forcibly given to someone in a bar after being approached.
Hagiwara & Megure: For anyone else, it would seem like an excuse they wouldn't even bother to make up, but for Samikawa Shinryu, it's perfectly normal and understandable...
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