The Detective Conan's Luck-Changer: Ran Begs for Mercy at the Start

With her hands clasped behind her back, Eri Kisaki's entire body resembled a bow, the outward curves further highlighting her voluptuous figure.

However, Izuki Karuta didn't care about any of that and said:

"Since you know that Ran Mouri is also in our hands, you should understand even more clearly which choice is right."

"Don't even think about trying to get away with this. If we're capable of catching you once, we can catch you a second time."

"But next time, you might not be the only one."

Upon hearing this, Eri Kisaki, who had just been full of anger, immediately turned gloomy.

"let me go!"

Fei Yingli said angrily.

Izuki Karuta wasn't worried that Eri Kisaki could sneak up on him, so he immediately let go.

As for what he said earlier, it was obviously intentional, meant to scare Eri.

This can be considered a small lesson learned from Eri Kisaki's rude remarks last time.

"You high and mighty legal queen, I'm sure you knew this day would come."

"Upholding their self-righteous sense of justice, they stood on the opposite side of the rich."

"Your victory is a slap in the face to us."

"But in the end, you are just an ordinary woman, and a woman with weaknesses at that."

Izuki Qingtian spoke slowly and deliberately, while Eri remained silent.

Because these are all facts.

Eri Kisaki also considered giving up this job.

But Japan is a society where capital and power reign supreme.

If she withdraws like this, many more people will face being framed and falsely accused.

Moreover, it was too late for Fei Ying to quit, leaving her with no choice but to pursue her goals relentlessly. She built a reputation and recognition in the legal field.

Targeting a well-known lawyer, especially one who upholds impartiality, is seen by the public as tantamount to standing against the law, which is a very serious matter.

If something happens to her, it will definitely attract the attention of all sectors of society, and Japan will also send a large number of people to investigate the real culprit.

Eri Kisaki has also helped wealthy and powerful people who are kind-hearted, so she has some connections.

In addition, Japan is home to world-renowned detectives.

Reputation, connections, and foreseeable consequences.

This is why, despite receiving countless threats and warning letters over the years, Eri Kisaki has never been subjected to direct personal attacks.

Even today, the Kawada family is desperate and resorting to extreme measures.

Eri Kisaki recalled the feeling of helplessness she had when she was surrounded by several armed female bodyguards at noon and had no choice but to get into the car.

"...Okay, I...understand."

It was as if they were making an extremely difficult decision.

Eri Kisaki sighed deeply, "I will become the Kawada family's defense lawyer and do my best to defend Hideaki Kawada's innocence."

"But the Kawada family can't do such a thing again, and they can't lay a hand on Ran. Otherwise, even if I die, I will make the Kawada family pay with their lives."

"And you, Izuki Shigeta, are never allowed to get any closer to Ran again!"

Eri Kisaki's eyes were bloodshot as she glared at Izuki Karuta.

Izuki Shizuta shook her head. "You spoke with great conviction, but... that's a failing grade."

"What do you mean...?"

"Let me analyze it for you." Itsuki Qingtian interrupted Eri's questioning.

“If you become the Kawada family’s defense lawyer, it would be tantamount to betraying the image of justice you have maintained for so many years.”

"Your reputation has plummeted. People who don't know the situation will only think that you are also a person who pursues fame and fortune and is greedy for money."

"If you compromise this time, the Kawada family will let you off the hook, but you have already given in once and become a pushover in other people's eyes."

"Next time, the Takeda family and the Ishida family will also appear..."

"If you continue like this, you will only sink deeper and deeper, and eventually become a tool of the powerful and wealthy."

Based on the information revealed by Eri Kisaki, Izuki Karuta analyzed the facts.

"what do you want to say in the end?"

Eri Kisaki felt her hands and feet turn ice-cold halfway through the conversation, and dared not think about it any further.

Because that situation is highly likely to occur.

But... it seems that Itachi Karuta is advising her not to agree to the Kawada family's plans?

But isn't Izuki Shigeda allied with the Kawada family? How could she say such a thing?

“What I mean is, Attorney Fei, you need a powerful backer.”

A smile appeared on Izuki Shizuta's lips.

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"What do you mean?"

"A powerful backer? You think you can get one?"

"Does he really think he's some big shot who has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles?"

Eri Kisaki sneered repeatedly.

As one of Japan's top lawyers, Eri Kisaki has had no shortage of dealings with high society and the powerful.

Although most of the time, I stand on the opposite side of these people.

But because of this, we know how much power these people have behind them.

As for Izuki Karuta, he was no match for those powerful and influential people.

"..."

Izuki Shigeta smiled without saying a word. He had his own way of making Eri Kisaki believe that he was the best supporter.

Just then, the faint sound of a police siren could be heard outside the window.

More than a dozen police cars parked one after another in front of Kawada's house.

One by one, the police officers got out of the car.

The Kawada family manor was surrounded by a wall, with a policeman standing every ten meters or so.

The leader was Inspector Megure, with Kogoro Mouri standing beside him.

The two pressed the doorbell and asked the Kawada family's butler to notify the head of the family.

"The police have arrived."

When Eri Kisaki spoke, her gaze toward Izuki Shigeta was full of wariness.

This room is at the back of the manor, and you can't see the main gate from it.

Moreover, the manor covers a large area, so even if you shout loudly, it is difficult to attract attention.

It was only after vaguely noticing the flashing red and blue sirens that Eri deduced the police had arrived.

Who called the police? How did they know she was here?

However, the Kawada family will definitely try to stall for time, and the police won't be able to break in anytime soon.

If the Kawada family cannot withstand the police search,

Before that, Masato Kawada would likely send someone to move her or take some extreme measures.

"It came pretty quickly."

Izuki Shizuta smiled, seemingly unconcerned about the situation outside.

Bang-!

The door was suddenly pushed open, slamming against the wall with a loud thud.

A fat man with graying hair barged in with two bodyguards.

"Attorney Fei, don't think you can leave safely just because the police are here!"

"You two, put the bag over her head and come with me."

The obese man was none other than Masato Kawada, the head of the Kawada family.

Masato Kawada was a rich kid who ruined his health by indulging in excessive lifestyle when he was young.

She didn't have a son until she was 40 years old.

Having a son late in life, and being his only child, Kawada Masato doted on this son, spoiling him rotten.

As a result, this son "accidentally" beat a classmate to death in front of everyone on campus some time ago.