Chapter 13 The second invitation from Xingjin

As Kensan's alma mater, since the end of the war and demobilization, his household registration has also been temporarily placed in the forensic science classroom.Kenzo plans to go directly to Tokyo University to visit Kyousuke. Entering the associate professor's room, Kyousuke was observing something with a microscope on the table by the window, said "Oh, just in time, I just finished my work", took off his white clothes, and walked out of the medical building with Kenzo.Walking under the ginkgo tree on campus, Kenzo immediately told Kyousuke what Kako said this morning.Kyosuke looked paler than usual under the sunlight that filtered through the leaves of the ginkgo tree.

"It's unbelievable. If the person who wrote the letter is really an employee of the Ford Economic Association, he is afraid of beheading, and deliberately did not say his real name, and his psychology can be understood. If the report searches the headquarters, it should be possible to know who the letter is. Who, because the people who went in and out of the backstage at that time have investigated almost every one." "What if the staff of the Ford Economic Association found out in the investigation made an excuse?" "Theoretically—assuming that what this letter says is true, but I always feel that there is something I disagree with."

"Where?" "The owner of the letter boldly pointed out that the real culprit is Ryohei Mizutani. There are only two facts based on this rather bold inference. First, I witnessed the scene where the doll's head was stolen—this is indeed a fact that probably anyone would know. Convincing reasoning, the person concerned appeared in front of my eyes and was indeed witnessed by me——otherwise, I wouldn’t believe it. The suggestion feels joyful and sweet. There seems to be a big trap in this testimony." "So, you're saying there's a way to steal a puppet's head from the scene without that commonsense method?"

"Yes. ... I think there is only one, but this method is too bold, far beyond the normal track. Even if I say that method, I still feel very scary." The two walked out of Chimen and walked towards Hongo 3-chome. "Secondly, the love relationship between Miss Yuriko and Mizutani—everyone will consider this factor. However, according to the autopsy report, Miss Yuriko is a virgin... No matter how it looks on the surface, the relationship is not that deep. Therefore, writing this letter The person who wrote the letter, in a sense, is not a third party who has a deep understanding of the content of the incident. It’s just that according to what the whistleblower said in the letter, if he happened to be in the background at the time, he would of course be subject to investigation. Then why didn’t he say anything at the time? The first point? Even if there is a physical relationship between the two, just like this, it is impossible to draw the conclusion that Mizutani is the criminal who killed Miss Yuriko... If the informer was really thinking about Miss Kako, he should have Wouldn't it be better to tell the officer in charge the first fact I know about the theft of the doll's head than to send an anonymous letter?"

"Perhaps the detective investigating the letter writer just hates this guy? Or is it because Mizutani Ryohei will sternly keep his mouth shut?" "Ridiculous. It should be like this to say something that sounds unclear from my own mouth. As long as the prisoner in this incident is not a mentally ill person, of course he cannot escape the death penalty. Maybe everyone would hesitate to expose the mistakes of the boss. But if it is murder——would ordinary people have such a cowardly attitude?” The two also forgot to take transportation, and continued to Ochanomizu Station from Hongo 3-chome.

"Besides, if this informer really witnessed the scene where the doll's head was stolen, why didn't he just send this letter to the search headquarters? It would have the same result." "why?" "Maybe that's the case, maybe it's a complacent thought, maybe this letter is a challenge to me from the prisoner. —Kyosuke Kosuke, what are you doing about this incident? Come out sooner. Come on, Bibi Wisdom—he laughed at me behind my back." "Challenge in disguise?" "That's true. However, it may be too early to say that... However, it can only be said this way. If a magician wants to go left, he looks at his right hand. This letter may have the same meaning, purely slander, challenge , it’s not such a simple purpose, but a complex effect of combining several purposes. In this sense, the sale of that property is worthy of my reference.”

Then, Kyousuke didn't say anything, just bent his tall body slightly forward, in a posture as if lost in thought, passed Ochanomizu Station, and came to the foot of Surugadai. Entering the "mon ami" store, Kako had already arrived, and while stirring the coffee cup, she was lost in thought with a lonely expression.She spotted the figures of the two, and nodded respectfully with a contrived smile. "It's really rude to keep you waiting." Kyosuke greeted them for the first time in a soft tone. "No no, I came early..." "I heard roughly from Matsushita, but Matsushita is a peerless daredevil, maybe he forgot something. Please let me read that letter again, and I also want to hear your opinion from your own mouth." Kyousuke said slowly Read through the informant letter slowly, and listen to Kako's words.

"Of course, this letter came by post... I thought so too. Indeed, maybe if I were seen by others as a sacrificed, sold bride, that would be what I would look like. But... I love Mizutani Sir... If you can't feel love, no matter what you have, you don't think you can enter into this marriage contract. I have heard all kinds of rumors about that person. If a person is successful, there will always be some bad things. Just keep silent and close your eyes .No matter what others say, I believe in that person. But... this letter is too much. When I saw this, my eyes were as black as ink...I, me, what should I do?"

"Matsushita just said that this letter distorts the facts a lot. Of course, it cannot be said that this letter does not contain a certain degree of truth..." "The teacher thinks that way too. Yes, this letter has no credibility, it's just someone's prank. It's groundless slander, but it can't be erased no matter what... Teacher, please tell me clearly, Because I can't stand it anymore." "If you say that, I'm also embarrassed..." Kyousuke also smiled bitterly, "It's a pity that I have no direct contact with this incident, nor did I engage in autopsy. I read the report at the Metropolitan Police Department. The prisoner At that time, I went to the backstage, and this murderer rushed like a carriage. The Metropolitan Police Department is now on the rocks, and it is impossible to move. Therefore, this is all I can say. If Mr. Mizutani is a prisoner as threatened by this letter, the Metropolitan Police Department is impossible. Just let it go for now."

This is a rather negative statement for Kyousuke.So far, the Metropolitan Police Department has completely surrendered. Kenzo, who has seen that genius solve several strange maze-like incidents quickly and neatly, thinks that Kyosuke has some far-reaching intentions, and doesn't think he will just escape like this. Of course, Kako immediately felt something was wrong because of her feminine instincts.She straightened her body: "Teacher, does it have nothing to do with the teacher's reputation to let the prisoner in this incident like this? Even if the Metropolitan Police Department gives up, the teacher can find a way to solve it. Many people think that way."

"Too much praise...I've been very busy recently, so I don't have time to interview the people involved in this incident one by one. If there are a few confirmed suspects, it's a different matter..." Kako's pupils glowed as if thinking of something. "If all the members of the Magic Association are gathered in one place, can you come at that time?" "I'll go. As long as I create an opportunity - count me as a liar, I think as long as there is a chance to discuss freely with you on that occasion, the prisoner will be there, and to some extent it will not be difficult to find the prisoner. But... To be honest, I wonder, isn’t it futile to do that kind of thing. When you open the fishing net, the fish will go in, and I don’t have such a premonition unexpectedly..." "welcome." "Okay, I'll be there. When and where?" "On the 13th of this month, the members of the Magic Association will go to Xingjin for an overnight trip. There is my family's villa Zhishuizhuang in Xingjin. They will stay there and come back on the evening of the 14th. At that time, please be sure to come. " "Friday the 13th..." Kyousuke sighed in embarrassment. "I regret your special hospitality. I have an academic conference in Kyoto for three days starting from the 14th, and I have to publish a research report on the morning of the 14th. Departure on the evening of the 13th - take the 'Moonlight', prepare the ticket All right." "The 'Moonlight' departs from Tokyo at 22:15." Kako took out a small timetable from her handbag and opened it. "No matter what, I can't go to Xingjin at night... The 'Moonlight' stops at Shizuoka at 1:33. It's about four miles from Xingjin to Shizuoka. It's better to take a car to Shizuoka..." Kyousuke closed his eyes temporarily, discussing the schedule in his head. "Unfortunately, starting at six o'clock in the evening on the 13th, there is a rally in Tokyo that must be attended no matter what. After the end there, I plan to go directly to Tokyo Station. Now that things are up to now, I should reject that..." "You're really busy." Jiazi's words were slightly sarcastic.I'm afraid this woman, who has always expected things to come true since she was a child, can't bear Kyousuke's attitude. "I myself completely hate this kind of life. When I become like this, I don't know whether it is my body or someone else's body. However, Ms. Ayanokōji specially invited, Matsushita, how about you go for me?" "Really, Mr. Matsushita, you are very welcome. It's great that the teacher is here." There was not much enthusiasm.Kyousuke, who came here on purpose, didn't care about other people's expressions if he couldn't do it, and it clearly appeared on Kako's face. Later, Kyosuke could not but strongly regret not accepting Kako's invitation at that time.If, at that time, he accepted Kako's words and agreed to visit Zhishuizhuang, the second act of the incident performed in this form probably would not have happened.At least one can be sure that the beautiful Kako's body will not be crushed on the railway near Shisuiso on the express train "Moonlight" of Kosuke Kyosuke.