Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen

The next day, Totsukawa returned home from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Pierre and Christina come running. Christina handed Totsukawa the two photographs in an envelope, a quick photoshoot of her side by side with Shirai in Grenoble. "thanks!" Totsukawa said to her gratefully. "We will continue to investigate this incident. Please also ask Mr. Totsukawa to check after returning to Japan. I hope we can exchange information frequently." Pierre said. "It's a deal!" The two shook hands and said goodbye. The Air France plane carrying Totsukawa headed for Japan through the cloudy sky.

When I go to France, I fly directly to Paris, and when I come back, I pass through Ankara. Totsukawa leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes, but couldn't fall asleep.Although a little confused, his thoughts still flew back to the scene of this serial murder case, reviewing the various processes of the incident. Why did the murderer choose to start in the TGV? Why was Shirai killed? These are two great mysteries, and there are too many small doubts. The answer seems to be readily available, but it is specious. After returning to Japan, will such incidents happen again? That is, will the murderer attack Dai Viet again?

If the murderer felt that the police were too tight in their pursuit of this incident, he might temporarily restrain himself.On the contrary, if he redoubles his hatred for Daigoshi, he will try to attack him after returning to Japan. At Narita Airport, Kamei was already waiting, and he came by car. "You must be very tired. I barely slept on the plane back." Kamei said. "Isn't it? The sun is always shining outside the window." Totsukawa smiled wryly. On the way to the Metropolitan Police Department, Totsukawa said: "Da Viet and his wife have already returned."

"That's right. Therefore, Minister Mikami instructed to strengthen security, saying that the couple may still be murdered." "Can you feel the atmosphere?" "It's still hard to tell. The Dayue couple returned home three days ago, and nothing happened at the airport." "Did nothing happen?" "I think the murderer was also very careful. It caused such a commotion in France that even a Japanese criminal policeman was killed in another country." Kamei said while driving the car. "I beg Miss Christina to give Shirai's relatives two photos of her and Shirai."

"yes?" "Shiro also gave her Naritasan's amulet. I said let's take the photo as a gift in return. Kamei-kun, do you know about this?" "No, I don't know at all. I think, in Miss Christina's mind, the dead Shirai will become a beautiful and warm memory." Kamei said. "What about his memorial service?" "Treat it as a death in the line of duty. Tomorrow, the Metropolitan Police Department will hold Baijing's funeral at Huguo Temple." "As a death in the line of duty." Totsukawa breathed a sigh of relief. Shirai was killed in the middle of the night in Paris, and he left the hotel without saying hello to Totsukawa and the others. I thought it would be difficult to treat it as a death in the line of duty.

At 2 pm the next day, a memorial ceremony was held at Huguo Temple. Totsukawa gave the photo sent by Christina to Shirai's parents, and probably put the photo of the two of them in Shirai's album. The Dai Viet couple did not show up.Secretary Miura, who has been together in France, came to the memorial ceremony. Totsukawa and Miura talked for a while. While in France, Miura came across as bright and talented.After returning to Japan and meeting again, this impression was even more profound. "The president said that Officer Shirai's death was directly related to the couple, so he asked me to apologize."

Miura said. "The criminal police are always accompanied by danger. After the Oyo and his wife returned to Japan, did they not receive any threatening letters or phone calls?" Totsukawa asked. "So far, no." "The other party is also alert." "I think so." "Could you tell me the schedule of the Dai Viet couple for a week?" "Are you trying to protect us?" "yes." "But the president has confessed, so I'm sorry for not letting him speak. He is a stubborn person." "What is his own opinion of the events in the TGV train?"

Totsukawa asked. "He was very remorseful that Ms. Matsuno died in his place. He said that if she hadn't taken her to France, she would not have died." "Does the president have any clues about the person who carried out the intimidation? Also, as the secretary, I can also share your opinion." Totsukawa said. "Frankly speaking, neither the president nor I have any clues. The president said that he knew that he was hated because of his work. This happens often, but it's not too late to catch up. Come to France to commit murder! I feel the same way. Indeed, in terms of the company’s business, there are many competitors. The president is undoubtedly the kind of person who is often misunderstood. Speaking of the person who wrote the threatening letter, I really can’t think of it.”

Miura said in a calm tone. "What do you say, Mrs. Dai? She's French, so she won't be clear about it, right?" Totsukawa asked again. "She is a very smart person. But as you said, she is French, and she doesn't know many details. However, she is very angry at Ms. Matsuno's death and says it was done by a despicable person." .” "Do you think the murderer is a Japanese or a foreigner?" Totsukawa asked from a different angle. "I also discussed this issue with the president. The president also considered whether he would offend some people because of some things about his wife? But in the final analysis, it is still what I just said. I don't know. The possibility of the Japanese Big, but foreigners, especially French, cannot be ruled out."

Miura said. "yes?" "I can't give you a specific answer, I'm very sorry." "No, it's okay. What's the matter. Please contact me in time." Totsukawa said in a begging tone. After the memorial service, Totsukawa and Kamei went to a nearby cafe for coffee. "It's been a long time since I drank Japanese coffee." Totsukawa said with a smile. "I think, compared with the French food, the light Japanese food is more palatable." Kamei said. Totsukawa lit a cigarette and said: "There are many confusing and suspicious points in this incident."

"Is it the murderer's motive? Why do you hate the Dai Viet couple so much?" "That's one thing. On the other hand, why didn't he attack the Dai Viet couple in France instead of Japan? It should be easier to do it in Japan! Besides, they committed murder on the train again. Say, it's very difficult." Totsukawa said. "Because of this, I did it in a hurry." Kamei said. "It's in a hurry—" "Otherwise, they think France is easier to attack." "Because there are only two secretaries around the couple." "right." "However, the murderer deliberately sent a threatening letter from Tokyo to the Oyo and his wife in France, so that the opponents would be wary before attacking. Isn't that the same in Japan?" Totsukawa said. "Is there anything the couple wants to do in France to offend the murderer?" Kamei raised another possibility. "What is the purpose of Mrs. Dai's trip to France this time?" "On the surface, it's nothing more than enhancing the friendship between Japan and France. My wife also went back to my hometown to have a look." "How did I hear that an ancient French castle was also purchased?" "Therefore, this action will be criticized by the French. But it will not kill people. Even if there is any improper behavior in the transaction, the French will solve it through legal means." Kamei said. "So, there is no special reason to murder the Dai Viet couple in France?" "So far it looks like that." Kamei said. "How is that couple doing now?" "The couple on the TGV train are Japanese, right? The man seems to be going abroad again." "Go again?" "It seems that he is particularly interested in travel." "But Yuyuan is an employee, how can he always be able to get a vacation?" Totsukawa asked, both surprised and envious.Because even if there are holidays in the criminal police work, there is often no guarantee that they can rest as scheduled. "The Sun Iron Works where he works has two days off a week. In addition, there are 20 days off a year. Added together, it seems that it is not a problem to go abroad several times a year." "Where is he going this time?" "I heard it's Southeast Asia." "Then we shall see him before he goes." Totsukawa said. The two of them went directly to an apartment located at Nakano Station on the Chuo Line to meet Ugaki. It was 9 o'clock in the evening when we got there, but Ugaki hadn't come back yet.So they sat in a nearby cafe for nearly an hour before they waited for him. "There are a lot of things going on all day long." Ugaki explained. "I heard you're going on a trip again?" Totsukawa asked.Zigaki looked very happy. "I think this is the only way to live meaningfully." "This time, won't she go with me?" "Miss Shimazaki is not going. I will travel alone." Ugaki said.After speaking, he suddenly frowned. "Are you still doubting me?" "No. It should be said to learn about the situation from all the people who took the TGV that day. We want to reproduce the scene in the car that day in detail." "At that time, I just passed through the No. 3 car, and I don't remember anything else. Didn't Shimazaki say the same?" "You said you took pictures in the car. What about the pictures?" "Give it to Officer Pierre of the Paris Police Station, but he said it has no reference value, and he will return it to me soon." "Is it still there?" "Yes. However, I didn't take pictures of carriage No. 3. Do you want to see it too?" "Let us see." Totsukawa said. What Ugaki took out was a photo album, with "European Journey" written on the cover. "There are also photos of traveling in Italy. Moreover, I originally planned to go to Spain from Paris. However, because of that incident, it fell through." Ugaki said aggrievedly. Indeed, the trip to Italy has the most photos, followed by Grenoble and then TGV. In the photo at Grenoble Station, Wataru Ugaki and Yayoi Shimazaki are standing in front of the train.Maybe they took turns taking pictures of each other. Then there's the scene in the car.Yayoi sat on the seat and made a V-shaped gesture. The location was near the No. 8 car. There are a lot of photos taken at the bar, including Yayoi drinking coffee, and Ugaki waving to the waiter. It seems to be Yayoi's photo. At the same time, several passengers were also photographed drinking beer and coffee at the bar, including NYPD Officer Butt.Seeing him talking and laughing happily with his colleagues, he must have not discovered that his Colt automatic pistol was stolen, probably before it was stolen. "Is there no reference value?" Ugaki asked. "But, I want to borrow the album, is it alright?" "Okay. Just don't lose it, it's a souvenir." Ugaki said. "What is your relationship with Yayoi Shimazaki?" Kamei asked. When he thought of going to Europe with the two of them together, and Ugaki called her Miss Shimazaki without any kindness, Kamene always felt a little inconceivable. "Friendship." Ugaki smiled. "But, as long as you two travel abroad together, isn't the relationship quite close?" When Kamei said this, Ugaki smiled. "It has nothing to do with this. It's more convenient for two people to accompany each other, but they just went to Europe together." "convenient?" "Yes. She can remind me in small places. For her, she feels more at ease when she is with me. Because of mutual care, she travels together." "Take care of each other? Is that all?" Kamei shrugged his shoulders. "Kamei-san, let's go." Totsukawa said.