Chapter 13 Chapter Thirteen

A week went by without leads to either murder. Whether it is Totsukawa or Officer Pierre of the Paris Police Department, they all believe that the two incidents are closely related, and if one is not broken, the other cannot be solved. The return date for the Dai Viet couple is October 27. The Paris police believe that the couple, especially Dai Viet, are important witnesses in the incident.I wanted to ask him to stay in Paris for a while to help solve the case.Helpless, he is the chairman of the Dai Viet Group Company and the chairman of the Japan-French Friendship Association, so he cannot refuse his request to return to China.

When Ogoshi and his wife return to China, Secretary Miura must also go with them, because Ogoshi said that he cannot work without Secretary Miura no matter what. The body of Matsunote, who was shot dead inside a TGV train, has been repatriated to Japan. Detective Shirai's body was escorted back to the country by Detective Kamei three days later. Totsukawa was left alone in Paris. On October 29, Officer Pierre paged him. Paris in late autumn is chilly. Through the window of the police office, you can see that the leaves have turned yellow completely, and the fallen leaves are rustling down.French trees do not wait for the leaves to turn red before they begin to drop their leaves.

"Ugaki Gen and Shimazaki Yayoi, let them go back to China." Pierre spoke to Totsukawa in English. "In the final analysis, is there still no evidence that they are the murderers?" Totsukawa also asked in English. "As far as the shooting incident on the TGV train was concerned, no gunpowder reaction was detected from either of them. Moreover, it was not found that they had any connection with the Dai Yue couple who were calculated. As for the killing of Detective Shirai, both of them can prove that they were at the hotel that night. No evidence has been found to overturn their alibi."

Pierre said regretfully. "Since all the Japanese involved in the incident have returned home, there is no point for me to stay here. I also decided to go back." Totsukawa said. "yes?" Pierre nodded. "How about it, let's have dinner together tonight. Although this restaurant is not a big hotel for banquets, it has a good environment, a strong family atmosphere, delicious food, and reasonable prices." "I will definitely go." Totsukawa said with a smile. In the evening, Pierre picked up Totsukawa in a white Citroen with NYPD Officer Bart in the car.

"The Japanese woman was killed on the TGV train. The murder weapon was my stolen pistol. As the responsible party, I would like to express my apology again." Bart bent his tall body in the car. "Do you have any impression of the man who stole your pistol?" Totsukawa asked. "I've been thinking about this. In New York, I was always very sensitive. No matter who touched me, I felt it immediately. Here, when the spirit relaxes, I accidentally neglect it. I'm very angry with myself. .” "You don't have a suppressor on your pistol, do you?" When Totsukawa asked, Bart agreed.

"I also find it strange. It's the same in Japan. Anyway, American detectives don't use suppressors. Therefore, of course, the gun is not equipped. Even so, when the murderer used it this time, he installed a suppressor on my gun. .Does he only carry a muffler with him?" "The murderer thought from the beginning that he would shoot in public, so he brought a muffler with him." Pierre said. "Then the murderer had his own pistol, too. He just happened to steal my Colt, so he put a suppressor on it." "Representatives of criminal police from all over the world gathered together. The murderer probably expected who would carry a gun from the very beginning, especially the American criminal police must have a pistol. Not only that, but also a special Colt-style automatic pistol. Therefore, the murderer prepared to steal the murder weapon. Just prepare the muffler. As Mr. Bart said, there is no muffler."

Totsukawa said while thinking. While they were talking, Pierre drove to a small restaurant in the Latin Quarter. As Pierre said, it was indeed very small, so small that twelve or three people could fit in it. The proprietress is a middle-aged woman, she and her daughter greet customers in the store. The reserved table is located at the innermost part of the shop.After everyone sat down, there was still one empty chair. "Anyone else coming?" asked Bart. Pierre looked at his watch and said: "I'll know in a while. Let's eat first." The hand-cooked dishes were quickly served on the table, and everyone raised their wine to toast.Although the food was simple, to Tsukawa, it was more palatable than French food in a first-class restaurant.

After twelve or thirteen minutes, the vacant seat finally came with the vacant guests. That's Christina. "I said that Mr. Totsukawa is going back to Japan, and she said that she must give you something." Pierre said. Christina took out a Japanese amulet from her handbag and showed it to Totsukawa. It was Naritasan's amulet. "Mr. Shirai gave it to me. He said that if he took it, the gods would protect me. If he didn't give it to me, if he took it himself, he might not die. When I think about it, I feel very sad. So, let’s return the official to his family.” Christina said.

Totsukawa shook his head and persuaded: "Please keep it with you from now on. Only in this way will he feel relieved when he dies. You should give his relatives something else as a souvenir." Christina looked puzzled. "So, what would you like to give?" "The best is your photo. If there is a photo taken with him, that would be great." "Let me look for it." Christina said. Totsukawa wondered while eating, what is the relationship between her and Shirai? Of course, after only four or five days of dating, it is unlikely that there will be love between the two.

However, it is certain that Shirai took a liking to this charming Parisian girl, Christina.Otherwise, why would he give her the amulet of Naritasan? (And what does she think?) Totsukawa really wanted to ask her, but in the end he couldn't ask her. From a feeling point of view, she will also have a good impression of Shirai.