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A photograph appeared on the curtain wall.

The host introduced, "This is the filming location of director Sakamaki's award-winning masterpiece, 'Rainbow Handkerchief,' which is also director Sakamaki's most precious film before he lost his hair."

The host's words drew laughter from the crowd.

Just then, a faint gunshot rang out from the crowd.

Then came a sound like shattering glass.

Kitagawa Taki saw it clearly: the gun was fired by an old man with white hair.

The old man moved his hand a few seconds later than Hojo Hitomi.

What is that sound?

"I'm injured!"

"Turn on the lights!"

A commotion broke out in the crowd.

As the chandelier came on, people finally discovered Shigehiko Tobukuro, who had been pinned down by the chandelier.

"what!"

Screams of women echoed from the crowd.

Vermouth, however, turned her gaze to Hojo Hitomi, who had retreated back into the crowd.

Chapter 138 Pisco: Vermouth, save me

The person in charge of the memorial service quickly called the police.

I heard that the deceased was a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, and the police acted exceptionally quickly.

Not long after, Inspector Megure arrived at the scene with Inspector Takagi and a large group of police officers.

Several police officers worked together to remove the crystal chandelier that was pressing down on Shigehiko Tobuchi.

Subsequently, forensic police officers conducted an investigation of the scene.

Inspector Megure pondered for a moment and said, "The deceased's name is Shigehiko Tonoguchi, a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. The preliminary cause of death is determined to be death caused by a chandelier falling and hitting his head."

A long-haired man said, "Officer, this was definitely an accident. The chandelier's ring was old and in disrepair and just happened to fall on that congressman's head."

Inspector Megure asked, "Who are you?"

"Tsurumi Naoya, music producer."

Inspector Megure nodded. Although Naoya Tarumi's words made sense, an investigation was still necessary, and conclusions could not be drawn too hastily.

"Were you standing next to Representative Tunkou just now? Did you see anyone suspicious?"

Naoya Tarumi said, "No, everyone's attention was on the slides at the time, and no one had time to care about anything else."

At that moment, a forensic officer reported, "Inspector, we found this iron needle next to the deceased."

"In addition, the deceased's lips and fingertips were slightly purple, there were petechiae on the conjunctiva of the eyes, and there was a red spot on the back of the neck. The deceased was very likely poisoned, and it was a deadly poison that caused immediate death!"

"what?"

Inspector Megure walked over to Shigehiko Tobuchi and examined him carefully, finding that the situation was indeed as the forensic officers had described.

"Then this incident can only be attributed to him!" Inspector Megure said in a deep voice.

Seeing the unexpected turn of events, Pisco in the crowd couldn't help but turn his gaze to Vermouth.

Vermouth shook her head slightly, indicating that she did not do it.

She came here today only to ensure the assassination operation went smoothly; she did not intend to take direct action.

But she had just witnessed the woman's actions, and there was no doubt that the woman was the one who killed the person.

Kitagawa Taki, standing nearby, did not step forward to greet Inspector Megure.

He was still wondering who this old man was.

"Inspector, the people who were with Shigehiko Tunguchi just now said they didn't see anyone suspicious."

Takagi Wataru reported after questioning him.

Inspector Megure was at a loss, unsure of how to proceed.

His gaze swept across the crowd, and suddenly, Inspector Megure's eyes lit up.

"Brother Kitagawa, you're here too!" Inspector Megure walked straight towards Kitagawa Taki.

Distracted, Kitagawa Taki replied, "Yes, I came to attend the memorial service, but I didn't expect this to happen."

Inspector Megure asked in a low voice, "Brother, what's your take on this incident?"

Kitagawa Taki said, "I heard a strange sound, probably a gunshot with a silencer, which was masked by the laughter of the crowd and was not easily noticed."

Inspector Megure's eyes widened. What was this? Poison needles and gunshots?

However, he did not doubt Kitagawa Taki's words.

Inspector Megure asked, puzzled, "Was the gunman the ring that caused the chandelier to fall? But the lights were off while we were watching the slideshow, so how could the gunman have seen it? And how could the gunman have ensured that Representative Tomoguchi was standing right under the chandelier?"

"Just apply fluorescent powder."

"The gunman tampered with the rings beforehand and coated them with fluorescent powder, and also coated the ground under the chandelier with fluorescent powder. All he had to do was have Shigehiko Tobukuro stand in the light source."

Kitagawa Taki didn't lower his voice.

Pisco heard every word Kitagawa Taki said, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Who is this guy? He sounds like he saw it with his own eyes, describing his methods perfectly!

Pisco didn't want the mission to fail; as a veteran of the organization, he knew very well the consequences of failure.

What awaits him is not imprisonment, but death!

Pisco turned to Vermouth for help.

"Wait a minute, Kitagawa, even with a silencer, if you fire a gun in the dark, others will still be able to see the muzzle flash, right?" Inspector Megure raised his question.

A silencer can only reduce muzzle flash, but it cannot completely eliminate it.

"It's very simple. Just wrap the gun with this to block the flash. These are handkerchiefs that were given out when we entered the venue. They have the words 'Director Jiu Juan Memorial Service' printed on them."

Kitagawa Taki took out the blue handkerchief he had received.

Then, Kitagawa Taki walked to a spot not far from the chandelier and picked up a purple handkerchief.

"A gunpowder reaction should be detectable on this handkerchief."

Just then, while everyone's attention was drawn to Kitagawa Taki, Vermouth walked up to Pisco and secretly gave him a purple handkerchief.

Inspector Megure took the handkerchief and handed it to Wataru Takagi, excitedly saying, "If we find out who doesn't have the handkerchief, then that person is the murderer?!"

Kitagawa Taki nodded and said, "That's right, names were registered at the time, and you can tell who took the purple handkerchief from that list."

"Brother Takagi!" Inspector Megure gestured for Wataru Takagi to investigate, then asked, "The poison needle and the person who caused the chandelier accident should be the same people, right? Brother Kitagawa, do you have any leads on this poison needle?"

“Poison needles are not easy to detect. As you just asked the people around here, Inspector, they all said they haven’t seen any suspicious persons. For now, we can only conduct an autopsy to find out what kind of poison the killer used.”

Kitagawa Taki would never sell Hojo Hitomi.

Inspector Megure thought about it and realized that it made sense.

Takagi Wataru returned within minutes.

"Inspector, there are seven people who received the purple handkerchief: Kenzo Masuyama, Chris Vineyard, Naoya Tarumi, Hitomi Hojo, Mika Nanjo, Yoshiharu Tawara, and Naomichi Mugakura."

The seven people whose names were called stepped forward after identifying themselves.

Kitagawa Takiya finally learned that the old man's real name was Masuyama Kenzo, the chairman of a car company, and also a big figure in the financial world.

Kenzo Masuyama, an old man, a bigwig in the financial world...

Kitagawa Taki had already remembered the old man's identity: wasn't this just another unlucky guy, Pisco?

The few genuine sakes executed by Gin.

On the other side, after listening to the seven people's accounts, Inspector Megure said, "Please take out your purple handkerchiefs!"

The seven people did as instructed and took out their handkerchiefs.

Takagi Wataru went up and checked them one by one, and found that they all had the words "Director Sakamaki Memorial Meeting" printed on them.

"What?" Inspector Megure was taken aback. The forensic team had just tested the handkerchief with test strips for gunpowder reaction, confirming Kitagawa Taki's deduction.

But now all seven people who received the purple handkerchief have the purple handkerchief on them.

Inspector Megure couldn't help but ask, "Brother Kitagawa, what's going on?"

Kitagawa Taki replied, "Perhaps I prepared extra handkerchiefs in advance, or perhaps I took extra handkerchiefs."

Pisco interjected, "Hey, you police have been detaining us for so long, can you let us go now? We all have handkerchiefs, which clears us of suspicion."

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Not only Pisco, but everyone else present was also stirred up.

"That's right, how much longer are you police going to forcibly detain us here?"

"Are those of us without purple handkerchiefs also to be left here?"

"I know some high-ranking officials in your Metropolitan Police Department. I'd like to ask you how your police officers handle cases?"

……

Inspector Megure took out a handkerchief and wiped his sweat. These people were not to be trifled with; they were all social elites. He was under immense pressure!

Chapter 139 Gin, are you planning a rebellion?

Finally, under pressure and without any new leads, Inspector Megure had no choice but to release the man.

"Miss Chris, would you like to find a place for a drink?"

Kitagawa Taki wanted to talk to Vermouth more.

"Sorry, I'm a bit busy right now. How about you come to my place later?" Vermouth glanced at her watch. "Seven o'clock, okay?