People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 1007 Reversal, and then another reversal (7)

“That’s right, it’s exactly what the presiding judge just predicted.”

"This is precisely why I said that both pieces of evidence are genuine and both dates are correct. The dates mentioned in these two pieces of evidence are indeed correct, only the details are wrong."

"According to CCTV footage, the deceased arrived at Mihana Station at 8:05 a.m."

"However, he deliberately called Tsukigata Ryutaro's house at the same time, leaving the impression that he took the train at Teito Station at 8:05 and did not arrive at Beika Station until 8:45."

"This is the alibi the deceased prepared for himself."

"His actual time of death was between 8:10 and 8:30, because after 8:30, the real murderer went to a nearby izakaya for drinks."

"—You all should know who I'm talking about is now, right?"

Xiang Yuanguang continued.

However, there is no need to mention that person's name to Yuan Guang.

Everyone already knew who Xiang Yuanguang was talking about.

Without a doubt, there is no other candidate besides Saruhashi Masaru, the other suspect in this case!
When I heard this conclusion.

Officer Chiba has already given up and is completely surrendering.

He was just unlucky to run into an opponent of Xiang Yuanguang's caliber.

However, Prosecutor Sugiura did not give up the struggle so easily.

What proof do you have to prove everything you've said?

“Attorney Xiang Yuan, you’ve been in the courtroom for a long time. You should know that without reliable evidence, a conclusion is just a conclusion, and it will remain a conclusion for a lifetime. It can’t be changed.”

Prosecutor Sugiura is still fighting for his victory.

What he said wasn't actually wrong.

It is obvious that what Yuan Guang just said was tantamount to directly accusing Saruhashi Masaru of being the murderer, which is actually somewhat inconsistent with the order of the court, for a very simple reason.

The evidence presented by Xiang Yuanguang can only prove one point.

Saruhashi Masaru is indeed a suspect in the murder.

However, this only proves that Saruhashi Katsumi is a suspect in the murder, but it does not prove that Saruhashi Katsumi killed the victim. Besides, Tsukigata Ryutaro could do the same thing that he just told Minamoto Mitsu.

If you change Saruhashi Masaru's name to Tsukigata Ryutaro's name, it will still work.

"Attorney Xiang Yuan, unless you can produce evidence to prove that the time of the phone message left at Tsukigata Ryutaro's home is correct and the content is wrong, the prosecution will not accept your inference!"

Prosecutor Sugiura stated this.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yuanguang laughed instead.

He glanced at the time on the watch face of his wrist, then said directly,

“Of course I have evidence to prove that.”

"However, this piece of evidence is still en route and has not yet been brought to the courtroom. If the prosecution insists on seeing the defense's evidence before continuing the trial, then I would appreciate it if Prosecutor Sugiura would have to wait a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Prosecutor Sugiura and Officer Chiba exchanged a glance.

That really left him with no other choice.

Prosecutor Sugiura was well aware that if he forced Xiang Yuanguang to see the evidence or do anything else while knowing that the evidence was still on its way and had not yet been delivered to the courtroom, it would be a serious problem.

His position as a prosecutor might be over.

Therefore, Prosecutor Sugiura did not inquire about this, but simply waited patiently.

He waited for the so-called evidence to appear in the courtroom.

—Thankfully.

The piece of evidence that Xiang Yuanguang mentioned did indeed appear.

Moreover, it was Wataru Takagi who personally brought the evidence to the courtroom and showed it to the presiding judge and Mitsuyuki Muto.

He saw the package in Takagi Wataru's hand.

The presiding judge, somewhat puzzled, inquired,
"Attorney Xiang Yuan, what exactly is Officer Takagi holding?" "So mysterious. Is this the evidence you said proves your previous deduction is true?"

What kind of evidence could have such a miraculous effect?

He was eager to know the answer behind it all.

Meanwhile, Prosecutor Sugiura swallowed hard.

Then he said in a low voice,

"No way, absolutely impossible."

"There shouldn't be any evidence that could prove Xiang Yuanguang's deduction was correct. Could it be that Xiang Yuanguang used his legendary spirit communication technique to summon the dead and question him about the evidence?"

Prosecutor Sugiura said that.

But my heart sank lower and lower until it reached the bottom of the valley.

— Xiang Yuanguang might be bluffing.

However, Xiang Yuanguang has been bluffing less and less lately, and he has a feeling that this time Xiang Yuanguang is not bluffing, but telling the truth.

The evidence that Wataru Takagi brought might indeed be helpful to Hikaru Mugen's deductions.

However, we should not draw conclusions until the very last moment.

Prosecutor Sugiura thought to himself.

Takagi Wataru then spoke loudly.

“Your Honor, the luggage I’m holding is from the lockers at Mihana Station.”

"This package was registered with the staff at Mihana Station as having been deposited by the deceased at 8:05 PM. Your Honor, may I open it?"

Upon hearing this, the people in the courtroom's public gallery began to murmur amongst themselves.

However, regardless of what they were discussing, their ideas were largely consistent.

The package has already been brought to the courtroom.

Then there's no reason not to take it apart and check it!

The presiding judge hesitated briefly before giving his answer.

“Okay, Officer Takagi, if you can ensure the contents of the package are safe.”

"Then please open the package in front of everyone and let us see if the contents of the package can really prove that Attorney Xiang Yuan's inference is correct, just as he said!"

They received explicit instructions from the presiding judge.

Takagi Wataru then placed the items on the evidence table.

Drawing on his extensive experience in criminal cases in court, Wataru Takagi skillfully operated the projector, projecting the images onto the screen.

After completing this step, Takagi Wataru began to fully concentrate on unpacking the package.

The contents of the package were quite ordinary.

It contained only some clothes to change into and a manuscript that was clearly unfinished.

These things alone prove nothing.

Prosecutor Sugiura breathed a sigh of relief.

However, just when he thought he had lost the bet with Xiang Yuanguang and could finally relax, he was in a difficult situation.

Takagi Wataru removed all the spare clothes and finally found the thing hidden at the very back of the luggage: a tape recorder.

Upon seeing this, Prosecutor Sugiura felt a sense of unease.

The next moment, Takagi Wataru pressed the play button on the radio.

Then, everyone present heard that familiar yet unfamiliar voice.

(End of this chapter)