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Chapter 956 The Reversal of the Silk Thread (20)

At this crucial moment, Kanazono made the final decision—

He plans to have his younger brother, the actual party involved, Hideki Kana, personally appear in court to explain the situation.

In the judge's view, this was not something that could be forbidden.

Regardless of whether Kana Yoshino knew the real reason why Kana Hideki invited Geralt Tenma to cooperate, it was ultimately necessary to have Kana Hideki himself confirm it a second time.

Therefore, now that they are facing Kanasan, they are deliberately trying to shirk responsibility.

The presiding judge, however, began to consider whether or not to agree with Kanashenze's claim.

In response, both Ritsuko Usui behind the defense table and Hotaru Onizuki behind the prosecutor's table...

I have no other opinion on this.

Just as the presiding judge had previously thought.

To confirm the exact relationship between Hideki Kana and Misaki Kana, it would be best to have Hideki Kana testify in court himself. Compared to that, Yoshiyuki Kana's testimony on this matter is merely an add-on.

Because neither the defense nor the prosecution would infer that Kanazan is the possible perpetrator.

Therefore, whatever Kanasan says in this regard is somewhat irrelevant.

After all, neither Hotaru Onizuki nor Ritsuko Usui would believe that he was the real murderer.

Neither Ritsuko Usui nor Hotaru Onizuki expressed their opinions at this moment.

The presiding judge could at least understand what they meant.

Therefore, he stated it directly.
"This court intends to have Mr. Hideki Kana testify in court on this matter."

"Do the defense attorney and the prosecutor have any other opinions on this matter?"

The final answer is yes.

Neither Ritsuko Usui nor Hotaru Onizuki expressed any refusal.

Seeing this, Kanasan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This topic is still a hot potato.

As someone caught in the middle, whatever he says in the end will only make the case more complicated after the trial. It would be better to let Hideki Kana answer the question himself.

Turning around, Kanasan looked towards the defendant's dock.

Kanami Saki's face was now gloomy.

It seems that he was not very satisfied with Kana Zen's answer just now.

However, Kanasan was also helpless in this regard.

Kanami Saki is indeed his wife.

Masayo Katokuji was his core secretary, and Hideki Kana was his younger brother. How could he possibly give testimony that was detrimental to them in court?
In this dilemma, the best one can do is withstand the pressure, say nothing, and remain neutral.

Kanasan sighed.

Guided by bailiffs, they left the courtroom and returned to the lounge along the corridor.

Now he finally understood why Kogoro Mouri and Masayo Tokudaiji both had those expressions when they returned from the courtroom.

Having gone through such a trial process, even though he prides himself on being someone who has seen it all.

In this situation, one can't help but feel increased pressure and find it difficult to relax.

Tick, tick, tick.

The footsteps of Kanazono and two bailiffs echoed down the corridor.

Already somewhat impatient, Hideki Kana pushed open the door and went out to confirm who had come this time.

Upon seeing his elder brother, Ganasanze's, face, he frowned and asked,

"Brother, what's the current status of the court hearing?"

"Why do you look so gloomy even when you come back from the courtroom?"

Upon hearing this, Kana Zen subconsciously touched his face.

Without a mirror, he couldn't see his own expression.

But one can imagine that it probably won't look very good.

After all, with the case now at this stage, every choice he makes is difficult to make.

"Hideki, you'll find out when you get to the courtroom." Kana Zen looked at Kana Hideki's eager eyes.

He hesitated for a moment, but in the end he didn't say anything, only making a vague remark.

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt appeared in Hideki Kana's eyes.

What do you mean by "he'll find out when he gets to the courtroom"?
Is it finally his turn to testify as a witness?

Hideki Kana was not afraid of this.

Because he believed he hadn't done anything and that his relationship with Gerald Pegasus was simply that of partners.

He could not possibly be the murderer who killed Geralt Pegasus, nor could he possibly have any connection with the murderer.

Therefore, when faced with his subsequent court testimony, Hideki Kana stated without hesitation,

"Next, you're summoning me to appear in court to testify, right?"

"Let's go, don't keep the trial waiting."

His behavior is like that.

Instead, the two bailiffs who were escorting Kana Zen back to the lounge and summoning Kana Hideki to testify in court were at a loss, exchanging glances with each other.

After a while, the bailiff finally spoke.

"Yes, sir, that's right."

"The judge has summoned you to appear in court as a witness. Please come with us."

They had also served as bailiffs in the Third Trial Chamber for a long time.

I have met many, many witnesses.

Some were indifferent, some were anxious, but this kind of eagerness was something I'd never seen before.

It seems that Hideki Kana has a rather clear conscience.

The bailiff couldn't help but recall the conversations and deductions made in the courtroom earlier.

Is President Hideki Kana, who seems to have a clear conscience, really investigating his sister-in-law?
Even matters concerning the interests of the entire Gana Group are handled according to the wishes of the eldest sister-in-law in order to pursue her, leading to the current situation?
Without thinking too much.

The bailiffs immediately took Hideki Kana to the courtroom.

Looking at the backs of the three people walking away.

Kana Shan couldn't help but sigh.

He turned around and went back to the seat he had been sitting in.

At this moment, Tokudaiji Masayo looked up and stared at him without saying a word.

He couldn't help but sigh again at this.

The internal affairs of the Gana Group are far too complicated.

Even though he was the chairman of the Gana Group, he was somewhat powerless at this moment.

Kanazen then slowly sat down.

He considered what he could say in court if he were summoned to testify again.

However, after thinking it over and over, he seemed to have nothing to say.

After all, his only direct connection to this case was that the deceased died in his villa and had an argument with him—or rather, he had a one-sided argument with Gerald Tenma.

Gerald Pegasus didn't even bother arguing with him much.

After simply stating that he had no significant connection with Kanami Saki, he prepared to play the piano, then bent down and was tragically killed by a longsword falling from the ceiling.

"...Changdai, where is Mr. Gerald Tenma's manager?"

Suddenly, Kanazen remembered something and asked.

As Gerald Pegasus's agent, the Frenchman could not possibly be absent from the court hearing.

However, he never saw the other party in the lounge or the courtroom.

Where could that person possibly go?

"I don't know, but it's probably a powerful tool for prosecutors."

Tokudaiji Masayo said in a low voice,
"He won't be like the other witnesses, having too many reservations about what happened in the villa!"

(End of this chapter)