People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 823 A Dragon-like Reversal (61)

Xiang Yuanguang snapped his fingers and said.

"Actually, I don't think the witness, Goro Majima, is the kind of person who would break his promise. If he didn't do what he promised, it's probably not because he wanted to break the promise in a subjective sense."

"Instead, he was forced to breach the contract due to certain special circumstances under objective conditions."

His voice immediately caused a huge uproar in the courtroom.

The audience members in the gallery looked at each other, wondering what Xiang Yuanguang meant by describing the underworld in this way.

These listeners were from a completely different world from the ordinary citizens of Kamurocho, as they came from various districts in the Tokyo area, while very few came from Kamurocho itself.

Therefore, in their minds, the term "gangster" is synonymous with committing all sorts of evil deeds.

Perhaps some gangsters do possess exceptional personal qualities and could be considered chivalrous, but they have absolutely no connection to Goro Majima, who is currently standing behind the testimony platform.

It would be utterly despicable if there were no cunning knights-errant who would abduct children.

The audience members started discussing it.

They were puzzled by Xiang Yuanguang's words. Although some people believed in Xiang Yuanguang because of his previous performance, there were more people who questioned his remarks this time.

The reason is simple: as one of the victims, he could actually say such things to the perpetrator who abducted his adopted daughter.

Does that mean the victim has no problems at all? Xiang Yuanguang's defense of the Dongcheng Club was already suspicious, and now this incident has come to light, making it hard not to doubt Xiang Yuanguang's stance.

—Although the possibility is very low, it is definitely not zero.

As a pioneering nation in East Asia, Japan has witnessed many fantastical events that defy normal human understanding, with seemingly benevolent figures occasionally causing unexpected incidents. Therefore, they cannot help but consider the possibility of such events.

However, Sayako Iwai, who was standing behind the prosecutor's table, did not have such thoughts.

Generally speaking, those who can be called legendary figures in various industries all have their own unwavering beliefs and work styles that are hard for ordinary people to believe, and such beliefs and work styles are unshakable.

Therefore, while it may seem that Xiang Yuanguang is helping Shimano Tai stab Majima Goro in the back, the reality is quite different.

This is most likely just a springboard for further attacks on Genko. If Shimano Taiya shares the same idea as the vast majority of the audience in the courtroom, then Shimano Taiya is about to suffer a great loss.

"Next, the defense requested that witness Goro Majima give his testimony."

Xiang Yuanguang's voice came through.

This sentence once again attracted everyone's attention. Even without the judge striking the gavel to maintain order, everyone spontaneously quieted down, waiting for Xiang Yuanguang's next words.

Even Goro Majima, who didn't seem to care about the proceedings, looked up and gazed toward the defense table.

This wasn't the first time he had met Xiang Yuanguang, but if we're talking about meeting in the courtroom, this was indeed the first time. Only in the courtroom could he truly feel how astonishing the aura of the Dragon of Beika Town, when he was fully unleashed.

Everyone in the courtroom revolved around Xiang Yuanguang, demonstrating his natural leadership qualities.

The TV show called him the Dragon of Beika Town for the sake of gimmicks, but that might be underestimating Hikaru Mukamoto. If he really joined the yakuza like Kiryu, he would definitely have the ability to become a high-ranking member of the Tojo Clan in a short period of time.

He might even climb the ladder faster and more securely than Akira Nishikiyama, who used any means necessary to rise to power.

"So, Attorney Xiang Yuan, what aspects do you need the witnesses to testify on?"

The judge's expression turned serious.

Like many of the audience members in the courtroom, his emotions were naturally drawn to Xiang Yuanguang, and he became engrossed in the trial proceedings, earnestly asking the question. The answer to this question was not unexpected by the presiding judge.

"Of course, we should ask witnesses to testify about the details of the third case."

He snapped his fingers and said softly to Yuan Guang.

He turned his head to look at Goro Majima standing behind the testimony platform. Their eyes met in the air, and Goro Majima shrugged and casually said...
"Okay, since you want me to say it again, I'll say it again."

"However, I'm not saying this because of the rules here, but because I want to die. After all, I am—"

"The freest man in the world, huh?"

Xiang Yuanguang added a sentence.

Upon hearing this, Goro Majima fell silent for a moment.

The main reason was that Xiang Yuanguang had already said half of what he wanted to say, and he had nothing more to say. Although he was very free, he was not so free that he was bored and had nothing better to do than cause trouble. After all, he couldn't fight in the courtroom.

As long as it doesn't involve fighting, his mental state is relatively not so good.

"In that case, let's have the witnesses testify about the circumstances of the case."

The presiding judge nodded and granted Xiang Yuanguang's request.

However, even though Xiang Yuanguang just said that he felt Majima Goro was not the kind of person who would subjectively betray a promise, he couldn't see any of the excellent qualities that Xiang Yuanguang mentioned in Majima Goro's current behavior.

This guy looks exactly like the stereotypical slacker Hu Jun.

If you insist on saying he has anything special about him, like someone like Kaoru Hanayama in the manga who is decisive and has the Niou stance, then you can't see it at all.

The presiding judge felt that this guy was still going against the order of the courtroom.

He sighed, lamenting the endless stream of extraordinary individuals in the courtroom, and then emphasized it again.

"Witness, you must take this testimony seriously, because it may directly determine whether you are found guilty or not guilty in this trial. You must be careful."

“I rarely emphasize this point to witnesses, but you are an exception.”

"If you are ready, then, Goro Majima, please give your testimony."

The presiding judge said this.

Upon hearing this, Goro Majima still shook his head with some disdain.

He shrugged and said quite casually.

"Stop rambling on and on. I don't need any preparations at all."

"It's just a few words, what's the need for preparation? I'll show you how to handle it all at once, hurry up, it's just going to be a prison cell, right? Everyone else can do it, so can I."

This continued lack of cooperation only added to my annoyance.

However, at least, Goro Majima is about to begin his first and last testimony in court.

(End of this chapter)