People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 963 The Reversal of the Silk Thread (27)

Can prosecutors take evidence indiscriminately without distinguishing right from wrong?

Of course not.

Not only Kanami Saki knew this, but Ritsuko Usui on the defense panel also knew it.

The female lawyer asked with a cold smile.

"Prosecutor Guiyue, as a prosecutor, you should know the requirements for presenting evidence in court, right?"

"To present or collect evidence, it must be proven that the evidence is indispensable to the case. What is the connection between Gerald Pegasus's lyric book from ten years ago and this case?"

"Could it be that the only connection is that Gerald Pegasus was the original owner of the lyric book?"

Ritsuko Usui shook her head.

She said without any politeness,

"The defense argues that this alone is not enough to prove that the lyric book that Gerard Tenma gave to the defendant Kanami Saki ten years ago was related to the murder of Gerard Tenma ten years later."

"Besides, it's just a lyric book, what could it possibly have to do with anything?"

These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion in the courtroom.

Many in the courtroom felt that Ritsuko Usui's words made a lot of sense.

That's right, a lyric book has absolutely no connection to this case.

Moreover, this lyric book was given to Kanami Saki by Gerald Tenma ten years ago.

If it was delivered recently, then there might be some connection.

But ten years ago, that would have been absolutely impossible.

It's not that they have extreme views.

But it is what it is.

Unless Geralt Tenma knew ten years ago that he would be killed by Kanami Saki, or Kanami Saki ten years ago intended to kill Geralt Tenma in the piano room.

Otherwise, the lyrics book from ten years ago and the current case of Gerard Pegasus's murder would be completely unrelated.

Even if Guiyue Ying's previous reasoning was very reasonable.

They remain skeptical about the lyric book of Gerald Pegasus from ten years ago, and do not believe it has any direct connection to the case.

I noticed that the attitudes of everyone in the courtroom were basically the same.

Even the judge, who had originally intended to support Guiyue Ying, hesitated.

He also felt that there was indeed no connection between them.

Therefore, the mallet, which had been raised, remained suspended in mid-air and did not fall.

Upon seeing this, Ritsuko Usui couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.

Although her opponent had Prosecutor Gold's assistance in court and was superior to her in every aspect, she still managed to turn the tables on her.

She genuinely didn't believe the lyric book had anything to do with the case.

Such evidence, in principle, should be given to the prosecution without consequence, since it is invalid evidence anyway.

However, Ritsuko Usui did not want Hotaru Onizuki to have such a smooth trial.

Even if the prosecution has obtained potentially useless or invalid evidence, she will still try to make things difficult for them.

Not just to get the remaining commission, but also to vent my anger!
Seeing the attitude of everyone in the courtroom.

Gui Yueying hesitated for a moment.

She felt that Gerald Tenma's lyric book from ten years ago could be equated with Kanami Saki's current motive for murder, but she ultimately never read the contents of that lyric book.

Even with a high probability, she couldn't make up her mind.

If the lyric book of Gerald Tenma from ten years ago really is completely unrelated to the current case, as Ritsuko Usui claims, then it would be a huge blow to her reasoning. However, after glancing at Prosecutor Gold beside her...

Ghost Moon Firefly finally made up her mind.

Her abilities as a prosecutor are somewhat inferior to those of Prosecutor Gold.

Although Prosecutor Gold had less time to learn about the case than she had, he had probably already seen through the whole situation, which was why he was able to keep guiding her to make further inferences.

Since Prosecutor Gold believes that the lyric book from ten years ago should be obtained as evidence.

Therefore, Ghost Moon Firefly naturally chose to trust Prosecutor Gold.

After all, he was a legendary lawyer who could completely determine the final outcome in court!

"Your Honor, the prosecution believes...this is necessary!"

"Gerald Tenma's lyric book from ten years ago may be the motive that Kanami Saki used to kill him!"

Gui Yueying said seriously.

This idea immediately caused an uproar in the entire courtroom.

The lyric book that Gerald Tenma gave to Kanami ten years ago would become Kanami's motive for killing Gerald Tenma ten years later.
Such an assumption has never been made in previous court hearings.

Even the most petty person wouldn't hold a grudge for ten years over a song lyric book, and would go so far as to have their husband imprisoned in order to plot the murder of their ex-boyfriend, right?

Ritsuko Usui sneered,
"Is that all?"

"Prosecutor Guiyue, the defense cannot accept the possibility that this piece of evidence is relevant to the case based solely on this statement, because the probability of the possibility you mentioned is almost zero!"

"I don't even need to think too much to easily arrive at this answer!"

"I think you need..."

Before Ritsuko Usui could finish speaking, Hotaru Onizuki interrupted her.

Only at this moment did the excessively cute young prosecutor, in terms of appearance and demeanor, fully display her authority as a prosecutor in the courtroom.

"This piece of evidence is crucial to the case! Hideki Kana's testimony clearly states that this lyric book is what proves Kana Misaki's close relationship with Gerald Tenma ten years ago!"

"Even if this lyric book by Gerald Tenma from ten years ago wasn't Kanami Saki's motive for murder."

"That is also inextricably linked to this case. Therefore, Your Honor, the prosecution requests that Gerald Pegasus's lyric book from ten years ago be included as evidence in the court records!"

Faced with the intimidation of Onizuki Hotaru, Usui Ritsuko could only click her tongue in displeasure.

She stopped mentioning it.

In a case, the prosecutor possesses absolute authority.

In other words, Onizuki Hotaru's personality is relatively soft, and she doesn't use the same tactics as other prosecutors, such as threatening and interrupting defense lawyers' spellcasting.

Otherwise, Ritsuko Usui would have been interrupted more than once.

"Is that so?"

The presiding judge stroked his chin and nodded somewhat solemnly.
"Alright, then let's do it according to Prosecutor Ghost Moon's idea."

"However, if the lyric book is brought to court and no information related to the case is found, then this court will still hold you accountable."

"Prosecutor of Ghost Month, are you aware of this?"

Gui Yueying nodded without hesitation.

Upon seeing this, the presiding judge immediately brought down his gavel, which was suspended in mid-air.

He gave the instructions without hesitation.
"Please notify officers from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to enter the crime scene, find the lyric book of Gerald Tenma from ten years ago, and send it to the Third Trial Chamber as evidence!"

"Please ask Hideki Kana for the exact location!"

(End of this chapter)