Ke Xue: This police officer is too martial

Chapter 125 Tengu
After listening to Hattori Heizo's description of the case, Makino suddenly frowned with a very serious expression.

The reason why he did so was not only because the case described by Hattori Heizo was a bit strange, but also because of the familiar prompt tone ringing in his mind.

——【Task triggered, event level: S.】

Logically speaking, this case that happened eight years ago doesn't sound like it can reach S-level, unless there is a follow-up to the case.

What's more, since the murderer had disappeared eight years ago, why did Hattori Heizo suddenly bring up this case with him?
Thinking of this, Makino glanced at Hattori Heizo and asked, "Has the murderer made any moves recently?"

Hattori Heizo shook his head with a complicated expression: "No, this is related to a police officer who is about to retire..."

Under Makino's puzzled gaze, Hattori Heizo slowly recounted what happened the day before yesterday.

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The day before yesterday, Superintendent Nakamura, who was about to retire, took the initiative to find him and cried and confessed to him everything about the case eight years ago.

Eight years ago, the reason why the criminal stopped committing crimes was because Inspector Nakamura and the criminal secretly signed a "treaty".

Back then, when Superintendent Nakamura was still a police captain, he had spared no effort to capture the criminal and almost forced him into a dead end.

At this time, the prisoner somehow contacted him and asked him for "reconciliation".

Faced with the criminal's request, Inspector Nakamura naturally refused without hesitation.

Just as he refused, the prisoner deliberately let him hear several screams and wails coming from the other end of the phone, including some children's voices.

The criminal threatened Inspector Nakamura with the lives of the six people in his hands. If Inspector Nakamura did not stop chasing him, he would kill the six hostages first, and then use his "remaining time" to carry out a large-scale killing.

If another criminal threatened the police with such words, Inspector Nakamura would definitely not compromise.

But this criminal has already killed more than a dozen people in a brutal manner, and Inspector Nakamura simply cannot ignore his threat.

In addition, since Inspector Nakamura took over the case, the criminal has committed nearly ten cases under his nose.

Inspector Nakamura's self-confidence and his pride as an Osaka police officer had long been worn away by the criminal.

In the end, in order to avoid more victims, Inspector Nakamura reached a deal with the criminal.

The criminal released the six hostages he held and promised not to commit any more crimes during Inspector Nakamura's tenure.

Inspector Nakamura no longer continued to track down his whereabouts, allowing the case to fade from public view over time.

In addition to Inspector Nakamura, those who knew about this included the then-retired Chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters and several senior officials.

Seeing that he was about to retire, Inspector Nakamura was finally overwhelmed by the guilt in his heart and personally confessed to Hattori Heizo everything that had happened that year.

He was afraid that after he retired, the former prisoners would reappear.

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After learning the whole story, Makino finally understood why this case was an S-level case.

Inspector Nakamura's worries will probably come true soon.

And so far, the Osaka Prefectural Police only knows that the criminal is a male, and knows nothing else.

If nothing unexpected happens, this "Tengu" will appear again soon.

After seeing Makino's solemn expression, Hattori Heizo narrowed his eyes and said, "Superintendent Nakamura will retire soon. I suspect that this murderer will commit crimes again in the near future. Without knowing the identity of the criminal, there may be more than a dozen victims this time!
I heard from Superintendent Baima that you are very knowledgeable about this type of serial case and can even directly portray the image of the criminal through the so-called "criminal profiling".

I have already told the Hakuba Police Chief, Makino, that in order to prevent more deaths...after the two-day meeting is over, can you please go to Osaka with me? Please!"

At this point, Hattori Heizo closed his eyes and bowed slightly to Makino who was driving. Seeing this, Makino quickly shook his head and smiled, "You are too kind. Although I don't know what the Superintendent said, since it is your request, I will definitely do my best."

Upon hearing this, Hattori Heizo expressed his gratitude to Makino again.

……

After half an hour.

Makino drove Hattori Heizo and others to Nagato Michizo's residence.

After seeing the huge courtyard and buildings in front of him, Hattori Heiji said, "Dad, you have such a rich friend in Tokyo?"

Hattori Heizo glanced at Hattori Heiji and said nothing.

At this time, an old man dressed as a butler walked up to Makino and the others, bowed and said, "I am Musashi Nosuke, who has been the butler here since the old president's time. I am very sorry, due to health reasons, the master cannot greet you in person, and can only wait for you in the bedroom."

"How is his health now?" asked Hattori Heizo.

"The master has always been in good spirits, but since half a year ago, he has rarely gotten out of bed..." Butler Musashi said truthfully.

"Really? Please take us there."

"Okay, everyone please follow me~"

A few minutes later, Makino and his companions walked into the mansion.

Along the way, Makino carefully observed the courtyard.

When he saw the pool in the courtyard and the many pits on the ground, a flash of understanding appeared in Makino's eyes, and he seemed to remember some information about the case.

Not long after, Makino and his companions arrived at the master bedroom on the third floor.

After seeing Makino and the others, Nagato Michizo sat up on the bed and said, "Welcome! It's been a long time since we last met, Heizo. Thank you so much for this visit! Who are the two young men next to you?"

Hattori Heizo patted Hattori Heiji on the head and said, "This is my son Heiji, and the one next to him is Inspector Makino of the Metropolitan Police Department."

Nagato Michizo stared at Makino's face for a few seconds, frowned and said: "Makino... Oh! I remember now, you are the boy from the Makino family, right? I heard that you are now with Suzuki..."

After some pleasantries, Nagato Michisan finally got to the point.

He found an excuse to send the housekeeper and servants away, and whispered, "Late last night, I heard someone running in the corridor, and there was also a crashing sound near the window, and it happened more than once! I asked you all to come here just for this matter..."

After listening to Nagato Michizo's description, Hattori Heizo and Hattori Heiji lowered their heads and began to think.

According to Nagato Michizo, the person who made the noise was most likely a thief.

The reason why he made such a noise in the middle of the night was probably a "crime rehearsal" for stealing. The thief could be an outsider or someone in the mansion.

Just then, there was a noisy sound outside the door.

"Wow, this is so big~"

"Yeah, it looks even more spectacular inside than outside!"

"Come to think of it, why are there so many police officers outside the door..."

After hearing the noise outside the door, Nagato Michizo immediately glanced at Makino and the others and whispered, "This is what happened. Please help me!"

After saying this, Nagato Michisan stopped talking and waited quietly for the butler to knock on the door.

(End of this chapter)