Chapter 2 Chapter Two Infiltrated

Totsukawa called Wakabayashi, who had just become a criminal police officer, to his side.He is 25 years old and has never done criminal detection work. "There is a task I want you to complete." Totsukawa said. Ruolin, who is shrewd and has thick black eyebrows, is full of energy: "What case?" "Do you know about the incident where someone attempted to attack Kamei?" "yes, I got it." "In any case, we must protect Kamei. For this reason, we must find out who has offered a reward of 10 million yen. I want you to do this." "Can I, a novice, do it?"

"I think this job is just for newcomers." "What kind of mission?" "Have you ever had any experience in theater?" "I did a gig when I was in college." Wakabayashi looked at Totsukawa anxiously.What is he going to say? As he thought to himself, this expression unconsciously appeared on his face. "As I said just now, someone offered a reward of 10 million yen for the murder of Kamei. In any case, we must know who is doing this kind of thing. The S-group consultant Koda seems to know, but he will never tell us." "Are you sending me to arrest Koda?" Wakabayashi asked with sparkling eyes.

Totsukawa said with a wry smile: "There is no reason for the arrest. Even if he is caught, he will not say anything. I ask you to approach Koda dressed up as a gangster who is obsessed with money. Koda and his gang know us, so we can't play that role, So please do this thing. You have to go around in the bustling city, try to get in touch with the S group, and publicize the idea that you will kill people just to get money." "Can I do it?" "It will be difficult to handle things without sending you, and I have to ask you to go as soon as possible. As far as the current situation is concerned, if Kamei returns to Tokyo, he will just become the target of the gangsters who want to make money. We must Prevent this from happening. So please go and investigate in disguise. Anyway, I hope you can find the prisoner. As for the specific method, it depends on yourself."

"Understood." Ruo Lin agreed nervously. "I hope you will go to the mission immediately today." "Let me try. Where can I contact you?" "Just use this phone number to get in touch." Totsukawa said, wrote down the phone number on the note and handed it to Wakabayashi. "Whose phone is this?" "It's Yumi Katayama. The address is Room 205, Yotsuya Apartment, Yotsuya No. 3 Street. She is your lover, please remember her name and phone number." "Is it my lover?" "Of course it's temporary. The Katayama policewoman lives with her sister. I've already talked to her about these things. You can call her and she will inform me of the situation. My instructions will also be told to you through her. It's just in case."

"I don't know Katayama policewoman, is she pretty?" Totsukawa took out her photo and handed it to Wakabayashi, "Because it's a photo of a lover, you can take it. From now on, you should be careful when you speak, it's not appropriate for a gangster to keep a straight face and speak properly." "I'll pay attention." "Group S's scope of activities is around Shinjuku. Maybe it's best to go to the Kabuki Street area of ​​Shinjuku first. I probably don't have anything to tell you. You, a criminal police officer, should know what to do."

"Understood." As soon as Ruobin returned to the apartment, she changed into a leather jacket and a tight shirt and went out. Kabuki Street in Shinjuku is a bustling city where many young people like to go. The charm of Shinjuku Street dazzled Wakabayashi, who was born in the Tohoku region. Ruolin was wearing sunglasses, thinking while walking with a cigarette in his mouth.The strong impression of shining neon lights is more heart-pounding than when he was a student, and he felt that the stimulating words and sentences seemed to have increased. After dinner, Wakabayashi went to the complex and walked to the club that was open there.It was a club called "Bai Xue". Since it was still early, there were not many customers.

He sat down by the bar and immediately saw the poster pasted on the back of the male waiter.It's the poster that says you can get 10 million yen for killing Kamei. "Is this poster a joke?" Wakabayashi greeted the male waiter at the bar and asked. The male waiter put a glass of whiskey and water in front of Wakabayashi and said: "Hey! Please." "Is it 10 million yen? If you really give 10 million yen, how many guys are willing to do it? I am also willing to do it." "It takes courage to kill a policeman." The male waiter didn't even look up.

"What about the police? It's good. If the poster is real, I'd dare to kill the policeman." "Forget it, don't talk about it. The police won't let you kill a novice like my brother." The twenty-seven or eighteen-year-old male waiter said bluntly. The male waiter said something like a novice, maybe he has something to do with the S group. — Wakabayashi thought. Ruobin took out the knife she just bought from the pocket of her leather jacket, and put it on the bar. The bartender looked sharply at the dagger. "Please don't put such provocative things here."

"One more whiskey and water." The male waiter made another glass of whiskey and water and placed it in front of Wakabayashi. Ruo Lin suddenly grabbed his wrist and twisted it. "What are you going to do?" cried the male waiter angrily. Ruobin grabbed the dagger on the bar with one hand and said to the male waiter's throat: "Do you look down on me?" "stop!" "If you're dishonest, I'll cut your throat. Although I won't get any money for killing you, I don't want people like you to look down on me." "Understood, it's my fault." The male waiter said with a bloodless face.

Ruobin closed the dagger with a bang and put it in the jacket pocket. The male waiter let out a rough breath with a "poof". "I need money." Ruolin stared intently at the male waiter, he drank a glass of beer in one gulp, moistened his thirsty throat and said: "This poster still counts. Has that guy named Kamei been killed?" "No, the poster still works. Because there is no news of the man's death in the newspaper." "Damn it, I'll kill him. The benefit of 10 million yen cannot be given to others." "You're not the only one who wants the money."

"That won't work. I have to do it. The question is who will pay for it?" When Ruolin asked this question, the waiter laughed and said: "I don't know." "So it's possible to get no money after killing the police? Then who else would do such a stupid thing?" "Although he is not a reward offerer, he said that it is reliable." "Hmph! Who is that guy?" "If you go in and out of this area often, you will know it. I have never seen you." "I came here from Akita a month ago." "No wonder you have an accent from Akita," said the male waiter. "Don't you want money?" - Wakabayashi asked suddenly, the male waiter shrugged vigorously and said: "I want money, but I don't have the guts." "If you kill him, you will go to the United States or other countries right away. Wouldn't it be over if you fly away? Can't you live a comfortable life with 10 million yen? Get your passport and plane ticket ready and kill that policeman .” "What you said is very simple." "That's 10 million yen!" Ruolin deliberately let out a long sigh. "This is all I have now." With that said, he took out his wallet, poured out a piece of 10,000 yen and some coins inside, and put them on the bar. "I've just come here, I don't have a job and I want to get money as soon as possible, I'm tired of having a real job." Ruobin said to the male waiter while packing up the change. "Why do you have a dagger?" "As soon as I arrived in Tokyo, I was robbed in Asakusa. They robbed me of all my money. I was unarmed at the time, and I've carried this knife with me ever since." As Ruolin spoke, he took out the dagger again, opened it and closed it again, and fiddled with it. "Do you use it for self-defense?" "Yeah. But it's not bad if you use it to make money." "Have you ever killed someone?" "No, but I have learned how to kill people." "Hmph! Ever worked in the Self-Defense Forces or any other group?" "Hey! I'm confident, and I won't say anything if it works." Ruolin laughed loudly. "Where do you live now?" "Living in a cheap shop, if I don't make money quickly, I'm going to be coaxed out." While Wakabayashi was talking, two men walked in. Ruolin immediately recognized them as criminal policemen, who seemed to be members of the Fourth Division. After the two of them showed the police ID to the male waiter, they swaggered into the bar and tore off the poster. "Who is the owner of this store?" A criminal policeman asked the male waiter. "The proprietress and the manager haven't come yet. I think they will come to the store at nine o'clock." "Then, you tell the proprietress and the manager that if such posters are put up again, we will close the shop. Tell them, those who use the head of the criminal police to engage in the bounty of bounty or who don't know about the bounty, We all felt that this was a provocation to the police, and that is something that will never be condoned." "I'll tell them." "Next time we come again, if there are still such posters posted, then your shop..." The two detectives walked out after saying this.The criminal police must have been to other shops, Ruobayashi thought so. Ruolin pondered: Is this exerting pressure? "Do the police come here often?" Ruolin asked the waiter. "No, because of that poster, they scratched their heads and came here every day." "I need your help with something." Wakabayashi said to the male waiter while fiddling with the wine glass. "What's up?" "Is there anyone who can lend me some money? I will return the money to the policeman immediately after I kill him." "I don't have any money." The male waiter spread his hands, looking helpless. At this moment, a woman's voice came from behind Ruo Lin: "I can lend it to you." "Oh! It's the proprietress." The male waiter greeted quickly. She has a pretty face and wears a well-fitting kimono. She looks about thirty-five or sixteen years old, and she is a woman with a strong personality. Ruo Lin looked at her silently, and the proprietress went on to say: "how much money do you need?" "Why did you lend me money?" "It's nothing, maybe it's because I like you." "Then I don't understand even more." "Do you need money?" "That's needless to say. I'm afraid I don't even have 10,000 yen after paying your drink bill today." "If so, take the money." The proprietress took out a wallet from her handbag, casually pulled out 100,000 yen and placed it in front of Wakabayashi. "Is this okay?" "please." "I don't know if the money can be returned to you?" "I have earned 10 million yen, can I return my little money?" The proprietress seemed to be joking, but there was a sternness in the joke. Ruolin didn't pick up the money immediately, but stared at the proprietress intently. "Then it's your poster." "Not me. I hate this kind of thing." "Hmph!..." Before Ruolin could say anything, the door of the bar was opened. "Ah! Welcome!" The proprietress greeted the new guests quickly. Ruolin asked the male waiter, "Is this okay?" "The proprietress is a generous person, it's better to accept it." "Then I accept it." Wakabayashi quickly put the 100,000 yen bill into the leather jacket pocket. "Please tell me the name of the proprietress." "What are you doing?" "I hate borrowing money from unknown people." "Her name is Tian Suoxue. I've always only called her the proprietress, maybe that's not accurate." "Now that I have the money, I will stay tonight in a hotel near the station." "Is it Higashi Shinjuku Hotel?" "Yes, if there is anything you want me to do, come and find me there. I would like to work for the proprietress." "I'll tell her." said the male waiter. Totsukawa looked at his watch, it was already past 23 o'clock at night.Time to call Kamei in Osaka. "Tomorrow, you can endure another day, and then go back to Tokyo, okay?" Totsukawa consulted Kamei. "In that case, the rumors of hiding for fear of death will spread. I think it is already rumored in Tokyo." "Maybe that's the case. We are trying our best to track down the criminal, and Detective Wakabayashi went to investigate. I think we will catch some clues in one more day." "Tomorrow, I will stay here according to your order, but the next day I will start to act, and I want to attract the opponent." "How to act?" "In order to draw the opponent out, I have to be in a dangerous situation. I have also drawn up a plan for this." "What kind of plan?" "I managed to lure opponents to me in an environment where there was no escape." "What are you going to do?" "It's like this. My aunt in my hometown was injured and hospitalized. It's not a serious injury. She will be discharged in two weeks. I want to take a special express train from Osaka to Aomori in the name of visiting my aunt who is hospitalized." "On the train from Osaka to Aomori, there is the Nihonkai sleeper special express." "No. If you take the sleeper train, it will disturb the sleeping passengers when an incident occurs. Therefore, I want to take the special express train that runs during the day." "Then the White Swan." "Yes. The 'White Swan' departed at 9:55 in the morning and arrived at the terminal at Aomori at 23:51. The journey took about 14 hours." "You said that within 14 hours, if it goes well, the person who is looking for a bounty of 10 million yen will definitely attack you." Totsukawa hummed in a low voice, of course it's good if the job goes well, but if it's self-defeating, then Kamei's life will be in jeopardy.The prisoner was locked in the airtight train, but Kamei had no room to escape. "You can't put yourself in danger for up to 14 hours." "Police Department, I didn't do this recklessly. Believe me, I won't die in vain." "In any case, you will stay in Osaka all day tomorrow. If the prisoner is still not found within this day, then we will study your plan." After Totsukawa finished speaking, he hung up the phone. After midnight, the Katayama policewoman who served as a liaison mission came to report for the first time. Ruobin did very well in the initial stage, and it seems that Tian Suoxue, the proprietress of the "Bai Xue" club, seems to know the name of the person offering the reward. At dawn, Totsukawa ordered Kusaka Interpol to conduct a thorough investigation of Tian Suoxue.Maybe she was the one who hated Kamei. On the other hand, other criminal police are still continuing to thoroughly investigate the cases related to Kamei. If the name of "Tian Suoxue" can be found from these cases, it may be considered that she is the initiator of the reward. After investigation, the Totsugawa Police Department learned some preliminary information about Tian Suoxue. Tian Suoxue is 35 years old and originally from Kumamoto Prefecture. I came to Tokyo at the age of 18 and worked in a cafe. At the age of 23, I went to the sea to pick up customers. I used to work in clubs such as "N" and "K" in Ginza.Then opened the 'Beksue' club in Shinjuku until now.Married at 27, divorced a year later.She is very assertive and has a more competitive personality than a man, so she has made many enemies. "Didn't you find any clues that Detective Kamei and Tansoyuki were related?" "So far, we haven't found any relationship. Tian Suoxue has no criminal record, so of course he has never been arrested by us." "What's the relationship with Koda from the S group?" "The leaders of Team S often go to this shop to drink. Koda, who is an advisor, is of course among them." "In this case, Yuki Tana and Koda are very close." "It should be said that Koda knew about the 10 million yen bounty offerer, Tian Suoyuki might also know about it." Totsukawa faxed the photo to the Osaka Prefectural Police Department and asked them to show it to Kamei who was staying at the Plaza Hotel. Kamei called and replied: I don't know the woman in the photo. "Really? Can't you recognize who it is?" "Has this woman been arrested by us?" "No, she has no criminal record." "Then it's not surprising not to know her." "She's the proprietress of the 'Shirayuki' club in the Shinjuku Complex. Have you been there for a drink lately?" "Is it the 'Shirayuki' club in Shinjuku? I can't remember. This woman offered me a reward of 10 million yen?" Kamei was puzzled. "No, it's not clear if she did it herself, but we always feel like she knows something. Wakabayashi-kun is dealing with her." "Have you studied the plan I proposed?" "You're talking about the 'White Swan' express?" "I've already bought a ticket for tomorrow's 'White Swan', and it's going to Aomori. It would be great if Koda and Tanasuyuki knew who the bounty is. Book me to take the 'White Swan' tomorrow." 'Let's go to Aomori to reveal the news, and through their mouths, the news will naturally be passed on to the bounty hunter. As for how the opponent will appear in the future, it is still unclear." "That's what worries us." "Police, my plan is likely to succeed. If the opponent knows that I will drive to Aomori tomorrow, he will probably think it is a good opportunity to kill me. Either the opponent will kill me by himself in the car, or hire a professional killer. Regardless No matter what they do, they will have a chance to arrest the reward offerer." Kamei said eagerly. Totsukawa knew Kamei's character well.If he was asked to sit quietly at the Osaka Hotel for a few more days, he would not agree. "I see. Kamei, you write a report that you will be off for three days from tomorrow. The reason is to visit relatives in Aomori." "thanks." "However, it is our liberty to take any measures of protection for you." Totsukawa asked Honda, the chief of the first search section, about the situation. "It would be great if we can find the bounty offerr today. Otherwise, Kamei plans to take the 'White Swan' to Aomori tomorrow, so he must be protected." "Once Kamei-kun has made up his mind, he won't give up, right?" "Yes, he hates hiding under the threat of his opponent. He is determined to use himself as a target to trap the prisoner." "Are you also interested in taking the 'White Swan' express train to Aomori?" "yes." "However, it may not be possible for many people to go to the car. This morning, there was another murder case in Toshima Ward." "I know that. Thankfully the scope of the event is within the train." "How many carriages is that train made up of?" "It consists of 12 carriages, including 3 individual-seat carriages, 7 reserved-seat carriages, 1 soft-seat carriage, and 1 dining car." "It is a formidable task to monitor the entire carriage." "If you want to find the culprit from among the passengers, no matter how much manpower you put in, it won't help. The protected object is Kamei alone. From this point of view, the range of activities is not all 12 cars, but the 1 car where Kamei is located." The carriage is gone." "That's right, that's right." "Because it is a special express train, the sealed windows cannot be opened, so we don't need to consider the situation of intruding through the windows for the time being. There are only two entrances and exits in the front and back of the carriage. If two people keep watch closely, the murderer in the carriage will not be able to escape. .” "Then it takes at least two people to handle it?" "yes." "How many people do you want?" "Of course, the more people there are, the safer it is. But only Kusaka and I went to Osaka to take the 'White Swan' train." "Can two people do it?" "I let the young detective Wakabayashi break into the bustling downtown of Shinjuku, and he was making rumors that he wanted to kill Kamei. Therefore, as a 'killer', he also boarded the 'White Swan'." "Then there are three people." "No, there are four of us." "Why are there four people?" After Honda asked back, he also laughed, "Of course Kamei should be included." "Right now, the reporters are asking for an interview. They will ask Kamei detective where is he now? What is his plan for the future? How to answer these questions?" "Please emphasize that Detective Kamei did not escape on purpose, but went to the Osaka Prefectural Police Station to attend the meeting." "I understand this point. The question is whether Kamei will tell the reporters about Kamei's boarding of the 'White Swan' train tomorrow?" "That's a problem." Totsukawa pondered for a while after saying that, "Please explain it truthfully." "I'm worried that journalists are following the bus for interviews. A little negligence may cause them harm. It will also hinder their work." As the sun went down, Wakabayashi left the cheap hotel and went to the "Shirayuki" club on Kabuki Street in Shinjuku. As soon as he took a seat at the bar, the barman from last night greeted him and brought him a glass of whiskey and water. "how is everything?" "It's boring! It's boring as hell." "Have you no lover?" "There are lovers. But I don't have a job and I'm wandering around, and she doesn't seem to care about me." "Ok!" "Without a degree, you can't do that type of work in the company. But as long as you have a way to make a lot of money, if you get a lot of money, you can go to Hawaii with your lover." "That's why you want the 10 million yen?" "Is that poster no longer posted? Are you afraid of the police?" "There's nothing to be afraid of, the situation is always changing!" the male waiter said with a smile, "Have you read the evening paper?" "I don't read newspapers much." "Then take a look, it's bought from the front of the station." The male waiter gently threw the crumpled newspaper in front of Wakabayashi. Wakabayashi opened it up and saw that there was news about Kamei Detective.The report said: Recently, Shinjuku is bustling with strange posters posted everywhere.The poster claims: A reward of 10 million yen will be given to anyone who can kill a certain criminal police officer in office.A certain criminal policeman is a real person. His superior, the head of the first search section, emphasized that posting such posters is nuisance to others. The criminal policeman is now on a business trip to the Osaka Police Headquarters to perform official duties.In his hometown of Aomori, a family member fell ill and was hospitalized, so he asked for leave to return to the province.It is scheduled to take the "White Swan" special express train to return to my hometown tomorrow. "What do you think about this?" The male waiter watched Wakabayashi's expression from behind the bar counter. "The police want to know about the attack attempt. Despite this, they still announced the news that they will take the 'White Swan' special express train to return to their hometown tomorrow. Why?" "It may be a matter of face consideration by the police." "You said it was a matter of face?" "Problem of face?" "yes." "However, what would you do if that detective took the 'White Swan' train tomorrow? I think that would be an excellent opportunity to kill Kamei." "Yes. That gentleman has nowhere to escape and no place to hide. What an excellent opportunity." "Do you want to kill him?" "If you will definitely get 10 million yen..." Ruolin laughed "hee hee". "That's no problem. It will definitely be given to you." "Since the police have released the above news, they will not let Detective Kamei get into the car alone, and must protect him. Even so, I will kill him. But there is no absolute guarantee of receiving 10 million yen That won't work. You're just a waiter, and I won't believe it just because you say there's no problem." "Then how can it be done?" "I need to see the 10 million yen bundled by the real host. I'll get on the bus without asking." "You must know that the police are protecting him." "Then I know. Now that they have published the news, they will definitely take all measures." "That's right." The male waiter agreed, "Then do you still want to kill him?" "Yes. Because I need money, and I also know that there are protection personnel, and it is a risk." "Are not you afraid?" "I'm a little afraid, but thinking of money will motivate me to do it." "Although a man is young, he is very courageous!" "However, no one will do it without a guarantee of 10 million yen. Your guarantee will not work." When Ruolin said this, the male waiter thought for a while and said, "How about the proprietress in our store give you a guarantee?" "It's okay to do it like this, but I want the proprietress to tell her face to face. Otherwise, I won't rest assured to board the 'White Swan' train." "Then, wait a moment." The male waiter walked towards the proprietress's room, and after they had whispered there for a while, the proprietress and the male waiter walked towards the bar together. "Do you want the 10 million yen?" The proprietress sat down beside Wakabayashi and asked in a low voice. "Because I borrowed your money, it must be returned." "I'm going to give you the money, it's okay if you don't pay it back." "That's impossible, and I can't do anything without the 10 million yen." "This guy still has a lover." The male waiter told the proprietress with a smile.She also laughed and said: "I have a lover. If this is the case, you don't have to worry about it. There is money." "Does the proprietress give a guarantee?" "Okay, I can guarantee it." "But, lady boss, why are you willing to issue bail?" When Ruolin asked such a question, Tian Suoxue was stunned for a moment, then she picked up the cocktail and drank it all in one gulp, then said: "Do you think I'll say no?" "Maybe the proprietress is the one offering a reward of 10 million yen." "I'm not the one paying for it." "You can't guarantee a huge sum of 10 million yen just by talking in plain language." "I said you are Mr. Wakabayashi." "yes." "Just let you get 10 million yen. I promised you that you don't have to be picky anymore." Tian Suoxue's tone suddenly became rough. Ruolin looked at her with surprised eyes.Is she a irascible woman, or does she hate inquisitive people? "Got it. All I have to do is get that money for a penny. I don't care who it has to do with it." "You shouldn't be someone from the police to investigate us." Tian Suoxue asked as if joking. Ruolin laughed deliberately "hee hee", "Why? I look like a policeman?" "Like a policeman!" Tian Suoxue said bluntly. Even though Ruolin knew it was a joke, she was still taken aback. "Okay, I agree." Ruo Lin said with a frown. "Miss Boss, I don't think this kid is a member of the police." The male waiter came out to make a rescue. "I can trust you to tell the truth, but..." "I'm familiar with the criminal police who searched the first or fourth division. This is the first time I've seen this person. I don't think he looks like a criminal policeman." The male waiter said arrogantly to Ruobin. "thank you for your help." "Then what are you going to do?" Tian Suoxue stared at Ruolin and asked. "Then shall we board the train from Osaka?" "Yeah, I'm thinking about what to do. The train runs from Osaka to Aomori for 14 hours. It takes five or six minutes to start, so I have to board the train at the most appropriate place and kill him. .” "Is it with a knife?" Tian Suoxue asked inquisitively. Ruobin smiled, "Miss Boss, you look like a policeman when you get to the bottom of it. If you're really the host, then I'll give you half of the 10 million yen and I'll tell you the details." "You are really bad." Tian Suoxue laughed, "After killing someone, what are you going to do?" "I will go overseas with my lover and enjoy it." "Well thought out." "Besides me, why is there another guy in the car? It's not easy to get mixed up rashly." "Perhaps there will be. I don't think you need to mind other people's affairs." The male waiter said cautiously. Ruolin kept drinking, and only walked out of the "Bai Xue" club after 10 o'clock. Whether it is the proprietress or the male waiter, they seem to be very close to him.But at the crucial point they are not so harmonious.Although the proprietress said that it can be regarded as her payment, it is not enough to arrest him based on these words alone.At that time, she will definitely pretend to be confused and say it was a joke. As soon as Wakabayashi returned to the cheap hotel near Shinjuku, she called Yumi Katayama. "I am from beauty." The voice of the young Katayama policewoman came from the receiver.For some reason, Ruolin always felt embarrassed to call her. "It's me, I'm Ruolin." The other party immediately spoke intimately. "Ah, it's you, how's the situation?" "I'm going to take tomorrow's 'White Swan' train." "Has the bounty matter been settled yet?" "The proprietress of the 'Bai Xue' club said she can guarantee it." "Is it Mrs. Tian Suoxue? Can you believe what she said?" "I still don't know if she is the real bounty offerer. It is very likely that she knows the name of the sponsor." "Is anyone else going on the 'White Swan' besides you?" "That's not clear either. I asked, but of course she didn't tell me." Wakabayashi was talking when he heard the faint ringing of the phone, as if someone was calling Katayama. "Please wait a moment." After saying that, her voice was no longer heard. Wakabayashi was still holding the receiver and waiting.Putting the cigarette into his mouth with one hand and lighting it with a lighter, Yumi's voice came again from the receiver. "Excuse me, it's Dad calling." "What did dad say?" "Say you let someone follow you." "I didn't notice it." "It's good if you don't notice it. If you stare and panic, the other party will be alert." "That's right, what kind of person is following me?" "I heard it was a man named Inoue." "Hmm! Do you even know your name?" "It is said that he is from the S group. He is 29 years old and has a criminal record for assault." "As expected of a father." "From this situation, it is clear that the 10 million yen reward has something to do with Group S." "I think so." "Dad has one more thing for me to tell you." "what?" "He said that Kamei bought tickets for tomorrow's free-seat bus." "Scattered seats, that is from compartment 1 to compartment 3." "right." "Who's on that bus, Corey? Of course Dad's going to take the bus." "Yes, book a ride with Dad and Mr. Kusaka." "Is it two people?" "If you count you, there are three people." "Yes, I forgot myself." When Ruolin was smiling, he heard a knock on the door of the room again. "I don't know which guest is here?" "You have to be careful." "I love you." Ruolin hung up the phone after speaking loudly on purpose, and opened the door still with a cigarette in his mouth. Standing in front of the door is the waiter of the "Bai Xue" club. "It's you, come in." The male waiter closed the door with his hands behind his back, looked around the room and said: "The room is very small." "The room rate is cheap, there is no way." Ruolin dragged the only chair over and asked the male waiter to sit down, and he himself sat on the bed. "What's the matter? Are you sent to guard me?" "No, I don't do stupid things like that." "But I feel as if someone is following me, and I think it's you." "That's your mental function, why should you follow you?" said the male waiter, shrugging his shoulders. "I have to make it clear in advance that I can't stand being suspected. Whether it's you or the proprietress, I am very grateful for your kindness, but if you let me know that you are doubting me, then I will not be polite." "Yeah, I got it." "Is there anything else?" Ruo Lin deliberately pretended to be a tough guy and said tough words, staring at his opponent with wide eyes. "I'm here to deliver a message for the proprietress." "Humph!……" "Tomorrow you will take the 'White Swan' train." "Yes." "The proprietress said that no matter where you get on the bus, it costs money. She asked me to give this to you." The waiter took an envelope from his underwear pocket and put it on the bed. "If it's money, I already took 100,000 yen a few days ago." "You took 100,000 yen, but you need money in case of an accident. If you do a good job, you will get 10 million yen." "What if it fails?" "In that case, you can pay it back even if you want to. The proprietress will not ask you for it." "The proprietress is so generous." "The proprietress of our shop is famous for her generosity." "Then I'll take it first." Ruolin sealed the envelope and put it in his pocket without counting the amount. "Then I'll go back." The male waiter stood up. At this time, Ruolin stopped the male waiter again: "I have something I want to inquire about." "What's up?" "What's your relationship with the lady boss?" "It's the relationship between the waiter and the boss." "Is it just that?" "Why do you ask such a question?" "If you can get along with such a beautiful woman, it will be too enviable." After the male waiter left, Ruolin meditated silently.The male waiter is not just entrusted by the proprietress to deliver money.That was an excuse, he must have come to check on his movements. People from group S followed Wakabayashi from the "Bai Xue" club to the hotel.Even now, he was probably still being watched outside the hotel. "In any case, we must take the 'White Swan' train tomorrow." Wakabayashi said to himself. Early the next morning, Ruolin was woken up by a phone call.He sat up rubbing his sleepy eyes. It was 5:10 at this time, and the curtains were drawn, and it was not yet bright. If you want to take the "White Swan" train from Osaka, you won't be able to catch up if you don't take the Shinkansen train that leaves Tokyo at 6 am. Ruolin washed his face, changed his clothes, and walked out of the room. After returning the key to the service desk, he walked out of the hotel. Walk to the Shinjuku Station of the National Railways to take the tram to Tokyo Station. Since it was not yet rush hour, the car was fairly empty. Probably someone is following him, but Ruolin doesn't bother with that.He just sat quietly on the seat and closed his eyes sleepily. Arrived at Tokyo Station at 5:40.He bought a Shinkansen soft seat ticket and entered the platform. He took the "Guang No. 20" train that departed at 6 o'clock.After entering the No. 12 compartment, it was found that the passenger rate in the car was only about 30%.Wakabayashi fell down on the seat and closed his eyes, thinking in his heart that it would take 3 hours and 10 minutes to reach Osaka. 想要杀害龟井的人若有意搭乘“白天鹅”号列车，说不定现在也在乘坐这趟“光20号”上，或者是昨夜就去了大阪。总之，要杀龟井并不会就一个人。 若林心里正在琢磨这些事的时候，列车开出了东京站。 过了新横滨之后，若林走向餐车去吃早饭。餐车里相当忙乱，他足足等待五六分钟后才找到了座位。 若林要了份饭和啤酒，然后把目光扫向餐车的尽头。他一下子就看到了十津川警部和日下刑警正坐在最里面的餐桌旁，两人正面对面地坐着吃早餐。 尽管在由美的通话里已经知道十津川要来，现在一旦看到他的身姿，若林心里有了一股踏实的感觉。仅凭十津川在身旁这一点就令人心安，但愿龟井也有这种感觉吧。 饭菜端来了，若林先端起了啤酒。 十津川他们先吃完饭走出餐车。他们当然注意到了若林，不过他们都以素不相识的神情看了他一眼，然后从餐桌旁边走了过去。 若林一边欣赏着窗外风景，一边吃着饭。他慢腾腾地吃完早饭后便返回了12号车厢。坐在自己的座位上，他不动声色地观察了一下周围乘客，没有发现在“白雪”倶乐部见过的人。 当然他看到的只是从8号车厢到12号车厢。是否还有“同路人”还无法判断。 他站起身来又重新坐下，眼睛闭上，手指暗中摸了摸皮夹克衣袋里暗藏着的那把匕首。不消说，它当然不是用来刺杀龟井的，为了保护他，说不定有机会要使用它呢。 “光20号”列车于9时10分正点到达新大阪。 “白天鹅”号是9时55分从大阪开出的。5分钟之后，10时整到达新大阪。 刺客在新大阪站等待上车也是可以的。若林惦记着龟井，就乘电车去大阪车站了。到达大阪车站是9时30分。 买了去青森的车票之后，若林走向“白天鹅”号发车的13号站台。 由12节车厢编组而成的“白天鹅”号，是电气化特别快车。它在大阪——青森区间运行1000多公里，是日本最长的旅程。列车时速平均近70公里。 “白天鹅”号列车是取自飞来日本海一侧的白天鹅的名字。 离发车还有14分钟，12节车厢编组的“白天鹅”号徐徐开进站来。 在列车的最前方，可以看到圆盘形徽记，徽记的图形是一只正在展翅飞翔的白天鹅。 这列车涂着两种色彩的车体称不上时髦，但它却给人种精悍的印象。 这趟车从东海道干线开始运行，继之驰行于北陆干线、信越干线和羽越干线等七条干线上，是很出名的一列快车。 若林在站台长椅上坐下，透过太阳镜仔细望着站台上的乘客们。 初春的太阳光线射入站台，光线在“白天鹅”号长长车体的侧面投下了长长的阴影。 龟井出现在视野里，若林的心立刻收紧了。 十津川和日下刑警，像打篮球时后卫所做的那样，在龟井两侧步行着。 三人登上了最前方的1号车厢。列车在大阪开出时，1车厢在最前头，12号车厢则在尾部。 1号车厢到3号车厢都是散座。十津川他们乘坐尽头一端的1号车厢，大概是考虑到便于防守吧。 十津川虽然也曾发誓要戒烟，但常常不能做到，而龟井大概是不吸烟的。日下刑警虽然年轻，倒也不吸烟。他们进入禁止吸烟的车厢，这对十津川来说是难受的。若林正思索着，开车铃声响了。他起身奔向眼前的2号车车厢。 关好车门，“白天鹅”号特别快车驶出大阪车站。 车里虽然没有站着的旅客，可也几乎没有空座位了。 若林从2号车厢车门踏板处一进入车厢，立刻就看到龟井他们正坐在车厢中央的座位上。若林不禁微笑起来，笑他们三人从禁烟的1号车厢匆匆忙忙转移到2号车厢里来。 龟井的旁边是十津川和日下，若林心里想犯人即便登上车，也不会马上对龟井下手的。 到青森需要14个多小时，凶手当然是要慢慢地伺机下手的。 若林想先走过全部车厢看看。他向最先头的车厢走去。 5分钟之后到达新大阪。在这一站也有乘客上车。 若林一直走到最后的12号车厢。从那里转身往回走的时候，在11号车厢车门挡板处，突然手腕被一个人揪住并拉了过去。 若林吃了一惊，急忙摆好应付的架势。对手原来是“白雪”俱乐部的男侍者。他披着齐腰的短上衣，戴着太阳镜。 “你在干什么？”男侍者压低声音问。 “我还想问问你呢，你在这儿干什么？”若林反问道。 “我担心你的事，所以来看看。你在车里下走来走去是在干什么？是不知道龟井在哪里么？” “不，我知道的。他在散座的2号车厢，是从最前面开始的第二个车厢。” “那么为什么还在其他地方走动呢？” 男侍者满脸凶相瞪大眼睛盯着若林小声质问。 “得了吧。到青森还有14个小时呢，没有必要马上动手杀他。而且像是刑警模样的男人就在龟井身旁坐着，所以得在车内各处走动看看。下手之后必须逃走，所以需要看一下哪个车厢里有刑警。” “那么，在别的车厢里有刑警吗？” “我可不高兴一个个地去查。从装束外表上看不出哪个是刑警，看得很显眼的男人是有几个，可不知道他们是刑警还是无赖。” “你当真有意要干吗？” “当然要干。你为什么问这些？你是真正的悬赏人吗？” 若林回敬了男侍者一句。男侍者听了若林的反问之后，赶紧匆忙摆手说： “我哪里会有1000万日元，只是因为放心不下，仅仅是来看看而已。” “你担心什么？是对我不放心，还是担心我不能杀掉龟井呢？” “这些情况我都放心不下。” “你如果不是悬赏人，就默不作声看着我干好了。以前我说过，我要按照我想的做法去干。你如果不满意，那就自己动手试试吧。” 若林这样一说，男侍者便默不作声了。 “你可别再鬼鬼祟祟地四处转了，那会碍事的。” “我在软席车厢。” "So what?" “如果有什么事情，到软席车厢来吧。” “你买了到哪儿的车票？”若林反问了一句。 “买了到青森的车票。如果中途龟井死了，我就立刻下车返回东京。” “是向悬赏人那里报告去吧？” "Hey!" 男侍者返回6号软席车厢。若林长长地吐了一口气。 男侍者说他是出于担心所以才乘车而来的肯定是在说谎，他们是在怀疑自己。若林轻轻一笑。 若林回到3号车厢，在座位上坐了下来，叼起一支烟点着。 他打开列车时刻表，查一下“白天鹅”号的停车车站。 列车过了京都之后，进入了湖西线，从湖西线转向北陆干线驶行。 然后列车在敦贺、福井、芦原温泉、加贺温泉和金泽等车亭车之后继续前进。 从杀手角度来考虑，在即将临站停车之前动手，作案后立即飞身下车，这样行动是在一般常识之中的。 如此说来，在即将到站停车前的暂短的时间是最危险的时候。 即将临近的停车车站和停车时间是： 京都10时30分 敦贺11时35分 福井12时12分 如果行凶杀人，将在停车时间前的五六分钟动手作案。 十津川警部他们也会考虑到这同一情况的吧。 还必须估计到杀手也许会出人意料地釆取行动。 列车已到京都附近了。