Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Even if he begs me, I won’t give it to him
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"Who will be the prosecutor?" Isshiki Totomaru asked, and then quickly realized that he had asked a stupid question. How could he know who Alice's prosecutor would be if he couldn't predict the future?
"This must be what Prosecutor Kazama anticipated, which is why she's only in charge of Milo's case."
Although the current situation is that she is still arguing with Robin, it doesn't seem quite right to say that they are arguing. In short, the two of them had a cordial and friendly discussion about whether the mastermind behind the Blood Internship Case was only Milo or there was someone else or an unexpected accomplice. They exchanged views frankly and finally reached a consensus to wait for Alice's verdict.
Milo: "It turns out my sister is the boss, and I'm just a useless pawn."
"You don't have to be so self-deprecating. At least there are a lot of problems with your case. Calling you a pawn is too much of an understatement, Milo." Robin comforted Milo a little, although it didn't sound like comfort at all.
Marie Kazama: "Then we'll discuss this issue after Alice's trial is over. Does the opposing lawyer have any objections?"
"No objection. At least we have reached a consensus on this point. However, due to this matter, my client may not be able to be tried immediately. I ask for your understanding, judges."
Isshiki Totomaru then whispered to Kamohashi Ron: "By the way, who are the jurors?"
Kamohashi Ron glanced over there and, as expected, saw a few... uh, familiar teachers. Finally, he whispered to Isshiki Totomaru, "It's okay. Most of them are well-known figures from Blue and the World Detective League. Don't worry about their doubts or unfair judgments."
Hirsch, who was standing on the jury stand, said: "..."
To be honest, if he wasn't the forensic doctor in charge of the Blood Internship Case, he really wouldn't want to come at all. If possible, he really hopes to stay away from the M family's affairs as much as possible.
"It seems that Mr. Hirsch doesn't really want to come." Finn smiled and said.
"If it's anything related to the M family, my personal opinion is to stay as far away as possible." Teacher Hirsch snorted. "Because of the reopening of the Blood Internship case trial, my vacation has been ruined again."
"Is there ever a time when you don't waste your vacation?" Gurezili also asked him.
"Can forensic pathologists have vacations?" Ms. Romi, who was sitting on the jury stand, also asked.
Hirsch: "..."
He felt that if he continued to argue with these people, not only would his vacation be over, but his life would soon be over. So Hirsch coughed twice and said, "I have given the physical evidence related to this case directly to the prosecutor. As for how to use it, it is up to the prosecutor's business."
After all, they were all killed with one blow. At first, Hirsch was still thinking that as expected of Blue's top student, he was quick, accurate and ruthless in his attacks. As for now——
It doesn’t matter, it’s fine even if it’s not Kamono Bridge.
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After Prosecutor Kazama read out all of Milo's crimes and then debated them with Robin for a long time, Milo quickly realized that something was wrong. He even asked with some confusion: "Isn't that right? I can plead guilty to all the other crimes besides the Blood Trainee Case, but didn't the prosecution miss a few crimes?"
Judge:"?"
Judge: "It seems that the defendant is very willing to confess his crime in court. Could you please explain..."
Marie Kazama: "Milo, are you sure you want to plead guilty to that charge as well? The prosecution doesn't have any evidence to prove you were the mastermind. Winter, who is still on the run, handled the matter very cleanly... and..."
If this case is also counted, then as a kidnapping victim, Kazama Mari will have to apply for recusation.
Milo: "My personal confession doesn't count as evidence?"
Prosecutor Kazama: "The problem is that a confession alone is definitely not valid. I even told Kamonohashi Ron that I killed someone. Do you think he believed it?"
Kamo no Hashiro: "Wait, Prosecutor Kazama, I have an objection."
Kazama Jasmine: "?"
Kamonohashi: "It's not a question of whether I believe it or not, but I have concrete evidence that proves you didn't kill anyone that time, or at least didn't intend to kill. Remember I have that disease that drives murderers to commit suicide?"
"What does this have to do with what you said?"
"Every time you admit it to me, you never get angry." Kamohashi Ron said.
"That should be a case of self-defense. I have no motive to kill."
"No, self-defense will occur as long as there is murderous intent. When Officer Isshiki and I were handling a case, the other party was acting in self-defense and it happened before." Kamonohashi Ron said, "There are only two possibilities if it didn't happen. Either the person is not dead, or it was an accident."
Kazama Jasmine: "...Witness, what do you want to say?"
"The victim you killed in 'self-defense' is actually still alive, right? She's a witness?"
Kazama Jasmine: "...Tsk."
Milo: "..."
No, wasn't he the defendant? Why did the court seem to have nothing to do with him during the trial?
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Judge: "So this person might be a witness in court soon? But is he related to Milo's case?"
Kamo no Bridge Theory: "..."
Kazama Jasmine: "..."
I can't say there aren't any, but I can say there aren't many. While they were witnesses in certain cases, they weren't particularly relevant to the current discussion.
Unless Robin goes to ask where the evidence of certain cases is and possibly summons this witness, there is really no need for the other party to appear in court. Kazama Mari has already organized her testimony.
The judge quickly understood everything after seeing Kazama Jasmine's silence. "In that case, let's continue the interrogation of this case... That case Milo mentioned not prosecuting is based on his confession, right?"
"Yes, because there's insufficient physical evidence. And as someone involved in the case Milo mentioned, I tend to think that Winter committed the crime alone," said Kazama Jasmine. "There should be a record of that in the file."
Judge: "I see... Let me see. This related case was indeed mentioned. So, defendant, I'll temporarily dismiss your confession. Let's move on... Is there enough evidence to prove that the Blood Internship case was largely planned by Milo?"
Kazama Jasmine: "Five years ago, someone negotiated a legal bargain after the Blood Trainee case. This is the bulk of his testimony. It's almost certain that Milo was one of the masterminds of the Blood Trainee case. Furthermore, the M family is a long-established criminal organization that has been operating in the UK for over a century. I recommend a harsher sentence."
"Wait, I have an objection." Robin said suddenly.
Judge: "Lawyer... the facts are basically clear..."
"I'm not questioning the facts, but the situation in the M family. Milo grew up in the M family, surrounded by criminals. The values instilled in him since childhood..."
"This matter is dismissed," said Kazama Jasmine. "Mr. Elliot also grew up in the M family. He has not committed any crime."
Romi's mother, who was on the jury stand, said: "...Why is there still something about E?"
Hirsch: "..."
He had had enough and really wanted to leave.
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Judge: "Actually, I think this is somewhat controversial. After all, according to the case files, the M family should be a criminal organization based on blood ties. Under long-term influence... Mr. Elliot is a special case after all, right? I heard that he gradually left the M family after meeting Ms. Romy Holmes?"
Robin: "But we have to give some people a chance to reform...if there's still hope for them."
Marie Kazama: "Do you think Milo can be saved, Lawyer Robin?"
"If I truly felt there was no hope, I wouldn't have taken on Milo's defense. Besides, this is in court. I'm a lawyer, and lawyers are supposed to do their utmost to mitigate the defendant's guilt. It's professional ethics, and it's a necessity in the development of modern law. Otherwise, what if a wrongful conviction occurs, or some judge or prosecutor, motivated by selfishness, gives the defendant a harsh, even excessive, sentence?" Robin countered. "And the judge wouldn't think what I say makes sense, would he?"
Judge: "I would like to ask the jurors' opinions. After all, Mr. Elliot's family is also in the jury stand."
Kamonohashi: "...Actually, there were family members in the witness stand as well."
Judge: "You did not issue a letter of apology to Milo and Alice. The court is aware of your opinion."
Isshiki Todumaru: "Huh? Why?"
"As a victim, I don't intend to forgive Milo, but I don't have to forgive everything," Kamohashi said. "I'll never forget the day I was arrested in the Blood Internship case... I was in disbelief, screaming and yelling... But I'm not such a pushover that I'm willing to forgive Milo."
Judge: "So, what are your opinions, jurors?"
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After a minute of silence, several people on the jury table gave their opinions one after another.
Gu Ruizili: "If I remember correctly, after meeting Officer Isshiki, Kamohashi Ron has become much softer. If he's unwilling to issue a letter of apology, that's pretty telling."
"I want to clarify something," Hirsch added. "As far as I know, Kamonohashi issued letters of apology to both of the people who carried out the entire plan in the Blood Internship case. At least as the victim, Kamonohashi has no intention of forgiving Milo."
Milo: "...Wait? No one seems to have mentioned the letter of understanding to me?"
Kazama Mari sneered at this time: "Will you ask Kamohashi Ron to give you a letter of apology in order to reduce your sentence?"
Kamonohashi's theory: "Even if he begs me, I won't give it to him unless he humbly asks for letters of forgiveness from all the victims and their families. This guy just wants to go through the motions and doesn't want to do any of this, right?"
Ms. Romi: "Since we've mentioned E, let me say this again. E had never done anything bad before he met me. He preferred to protect others. So, Mr. Judge, what do you think?"
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