Chapter 9 fourth quarter
"...What are the chances of luring Jack to show up like this?" Inukai Hayato spoke sarcastically, but Aso turned his back and refused to answer seriously.It is certain that the person who was asked this question must hate it very much, but there is nothing he can do about it. Just when Inuyang was about to express his views on this matter, Furutegawa smiled deliberately for everyone to hear. "There are so many people, there must be idiots!" It stands to reason that the criminal police in the jurisdiction have no right to speak in front of the squad leader who belongs to the department, but maybe they didn't name them, and no one was there to dissuade them. This guy named Tsuruzaki, I couldn't see his superficiality when we first met.He himself didn't seem to notice it, but compared with the other twelve people, his negotiating skills were obviously jerky.Or if you insist on going your own way just because you want to hide your poor negotiation skills, it will reveal your childishness even more.If he is not good at it, then he is not good at it, otherwise he can just shut up, but his performance is so exaggerated, which makes people see that he is acting sloppily. Specifically, this kind of person is led by the nose by the desire for power and the intention to climb up, so that he can't even figure out whether it is someone else's bait in front of him. Therefore, when I heard that Tsuruzaki was going to make a statement to Jack, I just thought it was a joke, but knowing that it was a setup by the Imperial TV Station, I could see through the tricks of both parties.Generally speaking, Tsuruzaki, who loves to show off, proposed favorable conditions to Teito TV and got his consent, but in fact he was used by Teito TV.Their calculation is that as long as Jack responds to the broadcast content, then they can boast of the existence value of Imperial TV Station.On the other hand, even if Tsuruzaki made some gaffe, Imperial Capital TV would have nothing to do with it.No, if the ratings go up, Tsuruzaki can still contribute! Everyone in the first class of search and investigation must have read out this conspiracy!I saw everyone with frowning faces, mourning for the general's incompetence and exhausting the three armies. "Squad leader, it's true that you found something in common between Yumika Rokugo and Kiriko Hanzaki, but whether it's a trump card or a useless card, it's still..." "Stop talking, Inukai Hayato!" Aso interrupted him with a painful expression. "Now we can only hope that Jack is more idiot than we think!" "Then, no wonder we're being played around by that idiot!" Furutegawa Kazuya's complaints aroused great resentment from everyone.Eyebrows stared and salvos shot from all directions, Furutegawa shyly avoided his sight. "Hey, let's start!" When someone yelled that, everyone focused on the TV screen.At noon, after the opening title of "Good afternoon! JAPAN", the familiar upper body image of Tsuruzaki appeared.I don't know if he noticed it himself, but the eyes looking directly at the camera showed a look of depravity. "The following is our follow-up report on the Heisei Jack serial killing incident that has been broadcast for you for the past few days. Today, I invite you to the studio of Tsuruzaki, the commander of the investigation headquarters. Then, we welcome the police!" "Hi everyone!" It seemed to be a press conference, and the female announcer's voice was off camera. "Today I mainly want to ask about the progress of the incident. Have you identified the suspect?" "It's not yet at the stage of identifying the suspect, and the investigation is still ongoing. Once the suspect is identified, follow-up actions can begin immediately." "These two incidents have a strong sense of curiosity, so the citizens can be said to be restless at night." "It is true. However, as many people have noticed, this is just an imitation of the Jack the Ripper incident that happened in London in the 19th century. In other words, the murderous nature of the case was staged, so the public need not be overly fearful." Hearing this, Inukai Hayato's heart shuddered.Although this statement was clearly provoking Jack, it didn't take into account that sometimes the performance was more terrifying than the inherent ferocity.If Jack dissected the human body through meticulous calculations, such a calm attitude would actually be more threatening!How could Tsuruzaki not even understand this!According to Quanyang's observation of people, he judged that Jack would laugh at this broadcast! "The Metropolitan Police Department is the world's largest police organization. Such inhumane behavior will never be tolerated again! I promise to all citizens that from now on, everyone will live in peace." "Ah! The cowhide blowing is too big!" Furutegawa Kazuya said in astonishment.But it also expressed the aspirations of all the investigators present.Vigilantes are naturally supposed to reassure citizens, but they don't promise viewers so lightly.In the unfortunate event of a third incident, the mere fact that people's hopes have been shattered is enough to invite even greater criticism.For the sake of caution, he sneaked a glance at Aso, and saw that he was staring at Tsuruzaki on the screen with a tired expression. "I didn't grasp the connection between these consecutive incidents before, but now I finally found the commonality of the two murders." "Common? What's that?" "It's too inconvenient to answer at the moment. But I think Jiji's investigation of this common point will solve the case sooner or later." Tsuruzaki said confidently.Maybe his own attitude is aboveboard, but in the eyes of Quan Yang, he is arrogant. "However, Jack... the murderer who calls himself 'Jack' seems to be committing the third and fourth cases again." "Then, I'll take this opportunity to speak to Jack." Shout out—?Quanyang shuddered. "You're going to shout at Jack... are you?" "The killer sent two messages. I should respond here." Tsuruzaki looked at the camera like a justice investigator confronting Jack on TV? "Are you watching this broadcast? Jack!" It should have been arranged in advance!Tsuruzaki's face staring at the camera turned into a close-up that filled the screen. "We already know the conditions under which you choose your victims, so of course we know who you will target next time." "How could he know!" Furutegawa Kazuya said unbearably. "Although I submitted a note, the hospital hasn't responded yet, so I don't know whose turn it will be next time. What should I do if I make a mistake?" Finally unable to watch it any longer, Aso spoke. "Even so, it should have a certain effect! Jack, who saw this broadcast, may be suspicious of a dark ghost, and maybe he will hesitate to commit a crime next time." "If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate. Instead, I would speed up the attack without stopping. Will the guy who is too frightened by such exaggerated threats send the victim's kidney?" "The next target is already under our protection. It's useless if you lock it. And no matter how much you want to pretend to be Jack to deceive the world, we already know that your motive is not random killing. So I ask you, Jack! Your What is the motive? What do you want? Is it pure revenge? Or do you want a part of the admirer's body?" "No way! Do it like this!" Gu Techuan's mouth was half-open. "Totally intoxicated by the soliloquy!" Inukai Hayato was astonished.Although he had reported to his superiors how he had finally found Chiharu Takano, the organ transplant coordinator, he had not mentioned any doubts about the family members of the donor, but Tsuruzaki already seemed to have his own opinions.Even Inuyang believes that this clue is the most likely, but it is too dangerous to jump over the wall in such a hurry before getting a definitive testimony from Chiharu. "If you have anything to say, just talk to me directly! You can call or send an email, but I will never let you commit a crime! Now it's your turn to be frightened! Wait! You must be brought to justice immediately Yifa!" Can't watch it anymore.Quanyang picked up the remote control to turn off the TV.A dampening low pressure ensued. Tsuruzaki's performance made headlines in the evening papers that day.The news programs repeatedly broadcast images of Tsuruzaki being interviewed, and there is no media that did not show Tsuruzaki's face. Tsuruzaki, who boasted so much about Jack, won a lot of applause.Although there are rationalists among them who believe that this move will only stimulate such vicious criminals, such voices have not formed public opinion.In other words, it further proves that the public's fear of Jack is biased. In addition, media other than Teito TV also welcomed Tsuruzaki's interview.There are quite a few people who think that it is more humane for the chief of the investigation department to openly call out to major criminals.No one criticizes that this is a rash move, and it is simply complicit in the hasty behavior of Tsuruzaki and the media. Active-duty police officers want to pull out the fangs of criminals more than ever before. For the police who have been criticized at every turn in the past and are far from the feelings of the public, this will undoubtedly stimulate them to take advantage of the situation.Thousands of letters of encouragement to the Metropolitan Police Department and Tsuruzaki were sent to Teito TV alone.Senior government officials who originally advocated prudence in words and deeds also remained silent.Overnight, Tsuruzaki was hailed as a hero that everyone admired. Forced by this situation, the search and investigation headquarters had to deal with the current situation quickly.The commander's words are all on this point, how can I be so slow!Inuyang and Furutegawa were ordered to have Chiharu come to the case to explain, and there was no time to wait for the other party's reply. An order cannot be refused.Inuyang intends to ask for a meeting with Chiharu tomorrow. "To be honest, I can't lift it up...really, I can't lift a centimeter!" When there were only two of them, Furutegawa couldn't help but whine.Quanyang didn't intend to persuade him, because he also couldn't get up. "Why do you have to fight that idiot?" "Instead of fighting that idiot, it would be better to think of it as being forced to leave by public opinion!" "If Jack is successfully arrested and brought to justice, Commander Tsuruzaki will become a superstar. If the case is delayed, we will be scolded all the time... That's the way it is!" "wrong." "what?" "If the case is delayed, the number of dead bodies will increase." As soon as these words came out, Gu Techuan's face changed drastically. "Will it? If the reason for choosing the target is seen through, Jack should play it by ear!" "I thought so too, but when I saw the broadcast of the commander, I lost confidence. Like you, if I were Jack, I would find a young woman to strike at the commander's blue face tonight. .”
"I will never let you commit another crime! Now it's your turn to be frightened! Just wait! You must be brought to justice immediately!" "Now there are still such passionate police officers!" The woman sitting next to Ryoko looked at the TV screen and muttered to herself.When it comes to the police officers who appear in this press conference, they are no different from the officials who can only talk and talk, so the novelty is exactly that. "Probably because such a horrible tragedy happened, even the police have to be so involved!" However, freshness and goodwill are two different things.Ryoko understood that what this man showed was not his enthusiasm for work, but his pursuit of selfish interests, so instead of not liking him, he felt a sense of disgust.She loses interest and looks away from the picture after not even a second glance.This is a rare lunch break in her intensive schedule, so she doesn't want to waste watching these unhappy things. "Ah, Guizimu, have you applied for leave?" Zhu Mei who was sitting opposite asked.A part-time employee like Ryoko must apply to the store manager for weekly vacations according to regulations. "I applied to the firm yesterday, and I want to take a vacation tomorrow." "Huh? Tomorrow?" Hearing the rising end of Zhu Mei's words, Ryoko smacked her lips inwardly.This woman must be dissatisfied with making such a sound. "Oh, Nishiura is also on vacation tomorrow! If you want to take a vacation, then you might as well close the door tomorrow. Hey, Kishimo, didn't I tell you? I have an appointment with my friend tomorrow!" Why didn't you say it the day before yesterday? It's so annoying... The words that had already entered my throat were swallowed as usual.Although she is a regular employee, this woman's scheduling management ability is almost like a dog.No, dogs that remember when to eat and walk are smarter! "Sorry! I have something to do tomorrow too!" "Huh? But don't you live alone now? No need to go to school and no family trips..." "I'm going to see my son." "Oh, but your son has passed away!" "I want, go and see, my son!" Liangzi said it again without changing his face, and Zhu Mei left with a stinky face. relieved.It is the strongest reason for a mother to visit her son! Ryoko returned to the store after finishing her bento.The next five hours will be devoted to the customer. As soon as I get off work, I have to hurry up and prepare things for tomorrow.Although the place is unfamiliar, there is always a way!I am really grateful to the lady surnamed Takano, because she told me the data of the recipient that she could not have known before, so she was able to visit Zhirou as she wished. Shirou is doing well right now... just thinking about it, Ryoko's footsteps felt lighter.
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