The near-miss of the third murder on Utajima Island was averted before anyone noticed, thanks to the surrender of Shiro Ryuya, Emon Izumi, and Mikidani Takumi to the police.
In a place like the Aokigahara Forest of Mount Fuji, finding someone who went missing two years ago, whether alive or dead, is practically an impossible task.
That was all the request Yoichi Toyama could handle.
They then invited Rei Kozuki to go with them to see Hibiki Shizuka.
Under the astonished gaze of his biological daughter, the renowned and elegant composer embraced Ling Yuna without hesitation, tears streaming down his face.
"Thank you, thank you for telling the whole story and giving Ruizhi justice."
Xiang Jingge choked up with emotion.
"Thank you for what you did for Ruizhi..."
Ling Yu Nai, who was being hugged, was stiff and at a loss.
"No, Ms. Jingge, I didn't do anything..."
“From the very beginning, it was Mr. Wusheng who made sacrifices for me. Before I could repay him, he left me forever.”
“I didn’t even know the truth of the matter. In the past two years, I only felt sorry for myself and never thought of looking for him.”
"After learning everything, I still couldn't avenge him myself... Those three people... those three people will probably have a hard time being prosecuted for murder..."
"I have no evidence, I have no evidence at all!..."
Tears of remorse streamed down her face, and Ling Yuna finally broke down in tears, sobbing on Xiang Jingge's shoulder.
Xiang Jingge gently stroked her hair.
"It's not your fault, you've done a great job."
"To be honest, I am an even more incompetent mother. When my son was suffering, I was unable to comfort him, and when he was murdered, I was unable to seek justice for him."
"Fortunately, there is a girl in this world who loves him so wholeheartedly and has given so much for him."
"Ling Yuna, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Under the soothing whispers of a mother, Lingyuna's sobs gradually subsided.
"Tsk, what an annoying face..."
The legitimate daughter, Mito, wiped her eyes, muttered a complaint, but still handed over a handkerchief.
Yoruichi Toyama, who had been hiding to the side, waiting for the women of all ages to vent their emotions, finally stepped forward again.
"Although there is no direct evidence that the city and the three ghost valleys deliberately murdered Mr. Wusheng, their public confession can serve as proof."
Two years later, it's difficult to find any witnesses when you go back to the tavern where the three men attacked Wusheng.
Not only the tavern, but also the small town where Reina and Kirio lived in seclusion probably didn't have any surveillance cameras.
There are no images, no direct witnesses, and any traces that may have been left behind have been lost to time.
However, Yoruichi Toyama thought that if the police had some interrogation skills, they should be able to get information from each of the three people about how they drugged Kirio and the specific route they took to the Forest of Trees.
You can't get the same details from different people about something you've never done before.
Such statements can also be submitted to the court as evidence.
That's at least the case in China.
As for Japan... hehe...
What can you expect from a country where even the death penalty is merely a formality on paper?
The death penalty is not only a means of suppressing violence.
It serves as a psychological deterrent to those about to commit crimes, and as a just punishment for the most heinous criminals.
It restores justice to the wrongfully deceased and offers some solace to the survivors who will inevitably face a life of suffering.
However, there's no need to complain about these things to the people in front of you.
Yoruichi Toyama smiled as easily as possible.
"Moreover, with charges of arson resulting in death, they will likely spend a long time in prison."
"Maybe I'll have to squat for the rest of my life."
Xiang Jingge nodded.
"If Ruizhi is watching from heaven, he can rest in peace knowing this is the outcome."
"His original intention was to persuade those three people to turn themselves in and accept punishment."
When this matter was mentioned, Yoruichi Toyama coughed, finally unable to hold back.
“However, Ms. Jingge, I think Mr. Wusheng himself also made a mistake in this matter…”
Not only Reina and Mitori, but even Vermouth stared wide-eyed.
Why don't you just hand over your commission, take the money, and leave?
Why are you pretending to be a legal education expert here?
Xiang Jingge quickly understood and nodded sincerely.
"Yes, that kid Ruizhi, he's just too soft-hearted..."
“Mr. Kiryu is a kind person!” Reonai also said, “He saved me from the fire and was injured himself, but he still thought about forgiving those people.”
Yuanshan Yeyi glanced at her.
"Because at that time, Mr. Kiryu was already deeply in love with Ms. Reina."
“In his eyes, you are a unique treasure, so as long as you are safe, he would be willing to die for you.”
This statement touched not only Ling Yuna.
Akemi walked up with sparkling eyes and took Yoruichi Toyama's hand.
"but……"
“However,” Akemi, who already understood, continued Yoruichi Toyama’s words, “Mr. Kiryu can forgive those people himself, or he can forgive them on behalf of Miss Reona, since Miss Reona is fortunate to be safe and sound.”
"But what about those unfortunate young actors? Who can forgive them on their behalf?"
"Isn't it unfair to those who do evil?"
Reina, who had been immersed in her own world, looked at her in surprise, then at Yoruichi Toyama.
Yoruichi Toyama nodded slowly in agreement.
Japan has a long tradition of compromise, as if all principles can be compromised in order to maintain a semblance of peace.
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