Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 494, Erena's Resentment
After finishing their business for the day, Uesugi Muneyuki and Ikeda Erena got into their car and returned to the Sakata Bridge Tower.

In the car, Ikeda Erena was still indignant. She complained, "You're letting Weekly Bunshun off too easily. Muneyuki, you should at least put the people from Weekly Bunshun in jail for saying such things!"

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but scoff and shook his head repeatedly: "Public prosecution is handled by the district prosecutor's office. Our civil litigation is mainly about getting compensation, and besides..."

Moreover, I have already taken my revenge in private. Mai-senpai has even stopped the executive in charge of this matter from working, and the Suoh family's young master who was behind it has been dealt with so badly. Isn't that much more terrifying than spending several years in prison?
"In short, I think this is very unfair." Erina pouted, her beautiful exotic face filled with a wronged and dissatisfied expression: "Anyway, you don't approve of me, and Asuka doesn't like me either. I'm just an outsider in this family!"

"…………" Uesugi Muneyuki was amused by Erena. He reached out and pinched Erena's cheek, and said with a smile, "How can you be an outsider? You are my beloved tall and beautiful judo partner master~ Oh, and also Minami Kubo's personal page."

"Pfft~" Speaking of the surname "Yu Xiaoxing," Erena couldn't help but chuckle. Although she didn't understand history, Minami had always called her that for so long that Erena roughly understood what "Yu Xiaoxing" meant. She couldn't help but feel both angry and annoyed, and punched Uesugi Muneyuki on the shoulder with her fist: "Seriously, Muneyuki, if I hadn't met you, I would never have thought that I would ever be in love. But... how did we end up in such a strange relationship? Oh my god, my mom keeps saying she wants to come to Tokyo and asks me where I live. I don't know what to say. Am I supposed to say that I live with my boyfriend, my boyfriend's fiancée, and my boyfriend's child bride and housekeeper, forming a family of four?"

"It's not that it's impossible," Uesugi Muneyuki said, a little embarrassed.

As mentioned earlier, Ikeda Erena's family background is that she is from Fukuoka, Kyushu, and has half Filipino and half Spanish ancestry. Her mother was someone her father met when he worked in foreign trade. In his early years, Ikeda's father was also a mid-level manager in foreign trade, earning more than nine million yen a year. After the bubble burst, he lost his job, but he used his overseas resources to switch to a foreign trade company, where he earned six or seven million yen a year. Considering the cost of living in Fukuoka, this salary allowed the family to live a relatively comfortable life.

Ikeda's mother is a pure old fairy. Since marrying her father, she has never worked a single day and does little housework. She spends her days eating, drinking, and having fun.

However, Ikeda's mother has one good point: although she did not contribute materially or in terms of housework, she did not lack maternal love and spiritual care. She paid great attention to her children's mental state and education. She was a mother who could confide her troubles and share her joys. Although she would occasionally ask Erena for some money to buy things and have a big meal, it was only about 20,000 to 30,000 yen a month. She was not the kind of vampire parents who would never stop asking for money.

Ever since hearing that her daughter had established herself in Tokyo, Ikeda's mother had been insisting on visiting Tokyo and asking her daughter to treat her. She especially wanted to see Uesugi Muneyuki, but Erena had no idea how to bring up their relationship.

"Don't your parents know me?" Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself that he was a big star in the Kanto region, and a celebrity in all of Japan, right?

“I know, but I don’t really care…” Erena said with a lot of resentment: “They often praise you for being strong… but they don’t care at all what our relationship is.”

Your daughter's already working as someone else's page, and you guys don't seem to care at all! Kora! (Minami face)
"Hahaha~ It's alright, how about I treat them to a meal when they come to the capital together?" Uesugi Muneyuki laughed. "How about the Imperial Hotel? Consider it a way of thanking them for giving birth to such a wonderful woman as Master?"

"Sōyuki...is it just my imagination? I always feel like your expression is showing off?" Erena stared at the curve of Uesugi Sōyuki's lips and said suspiciously.

“No, Master, do you think I’m that kind of person?” Uesugi Muneyuki said seriously, “If others don’t believe me, why don’t you believe me?”

"Yes, I believe you!" Erena replied without hesitation upon hearing the man's words.

The tall, beautiful woman had become accustomed to not needing to think when she was with Uesugi Muneyuki; she only needed to listen to what he said and do as he said. This had almost become her instinct. When Uesugi Muneyuki spoke in a serious tone, instinctively believing and obeying had become part of Erena's DNA.

For this tall, beautiful woman, not only is her body shaped like Uesugi Muneyuki, but even her brain is shaped like Uesugi Muneyuki.

Without Uesugi, wow, oh no!

So when her mother questioned her, Erena instinctively thought about how to deflect the question, how to explain it, and how to get her mother to accept it. The only thing she didn't think about was leaving.

On their way back, the two talked about the ghost Sakuma Kaito from Toshima Ward again.

Kaito Sakuma has been formally indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, and the sentence they have proposed for him is the death penalty!
The people of Tokyo have been paying close attention to this matter recently, and the death penalty is no exception, because Kaito Sakuma's crimes are too numerous to count. He has four lives on his hands (a family of four), plus the murder of two public officials (two police officers) and a whole host of other crimes.

In this situation, nothing less than the death penalty is truly enough to appease public anger.

However, a lawyer still took the case and defended Kaito Sakuma. The lawyer's reasoning was that the previous Toshima Ward family murder case had exceeded the 15-year statute of limitations (although the law was later amended to make it permanent, whether it applies to past cases is still up for discussion). While Kaito Sakuma was certainly responsible for the murder, there was no doubt that his birth environment, tragic childhood experiences, lack of family care, early experience as a biker gang member, and being taken to a dangerous ocean shipping route by a shady broker were among the reasons.

Therefore, the defense lawyer argued that he should receive psychiatric treatment and be sentenced to life imprisonment.

The fact that someone would defend Kaito Sakuma instantly sparked outrage across the nation, turning the defense lawyer into a socially condemned figure. However, this lawyer not only gained fame as a result but also attracted attention overseas.

Uesugi Muneyuki's assessment was that Sakuma Kaito deserved it, and the only outcome should be a death sentence, and it was highly likely that he would be executed as quickly as ever before in Japan. The newly appointed Minister of Justice, Setouchi, stated that as long as the final verdict found him guilty and sentenced him to death (which would take at least two and a half years in Japan) during his term, he would definitely sign the death warrant for Sakuma Kaito on the day his term ended, carry out the hanging, and broadcast it live nationwide, instantly winning national applause and increasing his national approval rating to over 80%.

So, was that defense lawyer unaware of the public's anger and Sakuma's inevitable death sentence?
No, of course he knew, but he still had to defend Kaito Sakuma, because being infamous is still being famous, and a bad reputation is still a reputation.

This is the most prominent characteristic of lawful evil—within the rules, any means are acceptable.

Similarly, did Justice Minister Yonezo Setouchi publicly promise to quickly sign death penalty execution documents because he genuinely wanted justice served?
Not at all. This Minister of Justice was even a proponent of abolishing the death penalty.

This is also the biggest characteristic of lawful evil: doing whatever is in my best interest, flexibly adjusting bottom lines and stances in a "moral vacuum."

Bureaucrats and lawyers are truly the epitome of human order. Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself with a smile as he sat in the car.

The last Old God and the first New God probably never imagined that by doing everything they could to bring reason, logic, and order to the world, and transforming it to the point that even they, who loved and cared for humanity the most, had to leave this world, they would end up raising the ultimate monsters born from these two sets of rules for humanity.
That's interesting, really interesting.

Humans are truly fascinating creatures!
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Evening, dusk, Sakata Bridge Tower, 1802.
"We're back!" Uesugi Muneyuki and Ikeda Erena opened the door, and a rich fragrance wafted out.

"Ah, welcome back!"

Saito Asuka, who was cooking in the kitchen, poked her head out and said happily, "Mr. Uesugi, and that woman, dinner won't be ready for a while, please wait a moment."

That woman? Which woman?
A # symbol appeared on Erena's forehead as she thought to herself, "This girl is really something else!"

So what if she has a better figure than you? She can easily outshine you with a little wiggle.

Is it worth holding a grudge for so long?

If you're so capable, why don't you develop like me?

Oh right, you're 17 this year, so it might be too late~ Thinking of this, Erena couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

Anyway, that's what Uesugi likes about me. I love seeing your jealous expression because you're jealous of me but don't have my figure.

win!
Saito Asuka didn't look at Erena. She was standing in the kitchen. Today, the girl was wearing a cute white lace maid apron with the ribbon tied into a pretty bow at the waist, which made her figure look even more slender, delicate and lovely.

Beneath the apron was the girl's slender yet youthful waistline. Her long, jet-black hair swayed gently with her movements, tied up with a white silk scarf, with a few strands falling around her neck, making her look exceptionally tender and lovely. Her movements were skillful and light, every detail exuding expertise and elegance, and carrying a faint sense of joy.

"Minami-neechan said she'll be here soon, and tonight's dinner is a Spanish feast!" The girl stood in front of the gas stove, her slender fingers gently tapping the pan, the egg yolk sizzling softly. Asuka leaned slightly forward, the apron's ties outlining her slender waist, her delicate legs clad in sheer black, seamless, glossy high-waisted pantyhose, and her feet in simple slippers. Seeing Uesugi Muneyuki return, the girl blossomed into a radiant smile.

We won the lawsuit! From now on, no one can stop me from being with Mr. Uesugi!

Now all we have to wait for is to come of age!

18 years old, legally an adult, the age at which sexual consent is possible, and then... hehehehe!
Sister, go in peace. I will take care of everything you have and take good care of Mr. Uesugi. I swear!

The pan handle swayed gently, and the egg mixture slowly solidified in the pan, turning a golden brown around the edges. Asuka carefully flipped the egg with a spatula, her movements fluid and natural, as if she were creating a delicate work of art. The aroma of the fried egg filled the air, and Asuka's bright smile blossomed along with it.

I like what Mr. Uesugi likes, and I hate what Mr. Uesugi hates.

I will protect Mr. Uesugi's smile!
When Uesugi Muneyuki smelled the fragrance and his face lit up with surprise, Asuka knew that this was the meaning of her life.

Before the meal was ready, Uesugi Muneyuki and Saito Asuka exchanged a few words when they heard the doorbell ring.

Minami is back.

Along with Minami came back panting and carrying several large bags of clothes.

"Muneyuki! Praise me!" Minami said happily, gesturing for Erina and Uesugi Muneyuki to come and take the compliment!

"what?"

"Praise me! I've brought you a huge surprise!" Minami handed several large bags of clothes to Uesugi Muneyuki and Ikeda Erena: "Your long-held dream is about to come true!"

"What?" Uesugi Muneyuki suspiciously took the long bag of clothes, opened it at Minami's prompting, and his pupils immediately contracted.

"This is?!"

(End of this chapter)