Chapter 33 Secret Weapon
Shirai’s sincere statement saved the situation, but…

“Very good, let us thank Inspector Shirai for his speech. Inspector Shirai’s speech was very sincere. I believe that Inspector Shirai has arrested many criminals in the past. Let me also sincerely say that you have worked hard!

“However, we must understand that the progress of the rule of law is also the progress of the times. The stability of our country and society depends on the continuous improvement of the legal system. The space for relying on personal subjective conjecture to make judgments must be reduced.

“Without evidence, no one can be convicted of a crime, otherwise we will face the collapse of the rule of law and order!

“I personally believe that Inspector Shirai’s thirty years of service as a police officer must have made positive contributions to society. However, looking back on these thirty years, how many people have been wrongly convicted under Inspector Shirai’s investigative methods? If this person is you, you, you… or your relatives and friends, I’m afraid no one would be willing to pay this price.

“Fortunately, our system is becoming more and more perfect, and there are more and more police officers with progressive ideas who are willing to maintain the progress of the system…”

Gu Meimon is not only a lawyer with clear logic, but also has the talent of an ancient Greek “demagogue” or “oratory politician”. It can be said that he possesses both the persuasive “logic” and the inciting “sensitivity”!
Shiraishi felt that if he could see his panel, he should be SSR or even higher in [Logical Analysis] and [Incitement].

Such a person, with absolute “triumphalism” as his backbone, can indeed be said to be the “strongest lawyer.”

only……

In the end, Kumimon once again turned his hand to Shiraishi, and “rescued” him from the current “scandal”.

This made Bai Shi gradually begin to wonder – is this guy “licking” me with a tendency? It can’t be that he is afraid that I will retaliate against him, right?

After Kumemon’s impassioned speech dispelled Shirai’s sincerity, he presented an “alibi” to the court – upon hearing this, Shiraishi also turned his attention back.

Soon, the coffee cart clerk was called to the witness stand.

Under Gu Meimen’s questioning, this time the clerk proved very clearly that the only order in the two hours during the incident came from the defendant, and he also claimed that he remembered the defendant’s appearance, and that he did not testify before because of the police’s hint!
but……

Bai Shi then carefully observed this witness who had obviously dressed up carefully!

Although her tone seemed very certain, but from some details in her expression… especially the way she looked at Kumemon, and the way she occasionally looked at a mother and daughter in the audience, Shiraishi basically agreed with Fuji Seiko’s previous tentative conclusion.

Because the clerk was not asked about the incident until several days after it happened, his memory was vague…

He could be frightened by Shirai and say nothing, or he could say he remembered it very clearly after Kumimon continued to deepen his impression of him.

but……

“It doesn’t seem like a lie, it’s just that the memory is very vague…” Bai Shi made a judgment in his heart.

At this time, the prosecutor Yane Takefumi had a smug expression on his face, which made Shiraishi curl his lips.

After asking the store clerk a few simple questions, Prosecutor Yanei couldn’t wait to call the next witness!
This made Shiraishi frown. Yane, that idiot, had easily let go of questioning the clerk because he had that “cannon fodder” and used it as a “trump card”…

There were several questions that could indirectly confirm the facts, but Yanei didn’t ask any detailed questions. Shiraishi also had many questions he wanted to ask… but as an audience member, he had no right to ask!

Soon the blogger was called to the witness stand and gave her testimony – she said very clearly that on the afternoon of the incident, she bought coffee from the coffee cart in Rice Flower Park…

Gu Meimon was caught off guard. Although as a professional lawyer, she immediately began to ask questions and hoped to find something to question, but… the photos on the blog made everyone think that the blogger was not mistaken!
Although it is not “ironclad evidence”, if you have to say it, this is just testimony. There is no time on the photo, and the time of posting the blog is also self-reported. It’s just that… the blogger herself has nothing to do with the case. Her testimony is obviously more powerful than the suspect’s unclear alibi.

The clerk was afraid to speak for a moment when he saw that the blogger’s testimony was so accurate that she even published a blog about it…

Kumimon was caught off guard in this round! However, as Shiraishi guessed, the verdict was not made in court because of this – the alibi was not established, but… the evidence of murder was also insufficient.

Additional investigation will be needed later!
Yanei was already very proud of himself at this time. After all…

There aren’t many opportunities to kill Kumimon, and he’s usually the one being abused!

Although the winner has not yet been decided, Yane feels that it is time to open the champagne.

As long as the next trial comes, he can start from the defendant’s “falsified alibi” and make unstoppable progress…

In contrast, this time, Gu Meimen left in disgrace, looking quite angry and frustrated.

Bai Shi did not follow the crowd out at this time, but went to the witness waiting room, and then…

Shiraishi saw in the corridor that the shop assistant stretched out his hand, but was pushed away by his estranged wife, and his daughter also rolled her eyes at him… He stood there timidly, looking very pitiful.

Judging from his wife’s expression, Shiraishi probably…

The fundamental reason why the two separated was that his wife disliked him for being too “cowardly”!

“Mr. Clerk.” Bai Shi called him.

“Ah!” The clerk was startled when he saw Shiraishi.

Fortunately, this place is relatively secluded and there is no one else, otherwise someone who doesn’t know would think that Bai Shi did something to him.

Well, if someone of Bai Shi’s size asked him to buy coffee, he probably wouldn’t even dare to accept the money…

Seeing his reaction, his wife beside him rolled her eyes even more, but she looked at Bai Shi with a somewhat angry look and stopped without leaving.

“Can I ask you something?” Bai Shi asked politely.

“Sure…but…I…” The clerk was obviously feeling guilty.

“You can’t remember clearly, right? It doesn’t matter, just give a rough impression… In your impression, what was the defendant wearing when he bought coffee?” Shiraishi asked guidingly.

Seeing that he was still trembling, Bai Shi comforted him: “Just tell me your first impression. This is not a mandatory inquiry and there is no legal responsibility. You can speak without worry.”

“It seemed like… he was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with his chest open, and light-colored clothes underneath. He looked refreshing overall… and he seemed to be wearing a light-colored hat… but I’m not sure!” The clerk gave his general impression and emphasized that he was no longer willing to take any responsibility.

“Thank you.” Bai Shi said, patting his shoulder. Then he looked at his estranged wife not far away and said with a smile, “I won’t ask any more questions. Otherwise, your wife and daughter will think I’m bullying you and will come over to stand up for you. Hahaha…”

“Eh?”

“Why are you showing off? Are you a policeman? Hurry up and arrest this useless person who made false evidence…”

“I…Sulfur…”

(End of this chapter)