People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 818 A Dragon-like Reversal (56)

At this moment, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

No one expected that the third case, which was only mentioned briefly at the beginning of the trial, would have such a significant connection to Xiang Yuanguang, who is now standing in the defense seat.

However, what surprised them even more was why Xiang Yuanguang, at his age, would adopt a child.

Generally speaking, someone of this age should not meet the minimum legal requirements for adopting a child. What could have been the reason that Xiang Yuanguang adopted that child?

"Hey, Xiang Yuanguang, what exactly are you trying to do!"

Standing behind the testimony platform, Shimano's eyes blazed with fury.

He turned his head to look at Xiang Yuanguang, who was standing behind the defense table, and criticized him without any politeness.

"What are you thinking? The kidnapper is Goro Majima, not me. Can't you wait until I leave the courtroom to talk to Goro Majima about what's going on? What am I supposed to do here?"

"If I remember correctly, Goro Majima is in the courtroom's lounge right now!"

His voice reached the judge's ears.

The presiding judge turned his head to look at Yuya Kazami, who was standing next to Shimano Tai.

As the police officer in charge appointed by the Japanese Public Security Bureau, Kazami Yuya was naturally well aware of these matters. Facing the presiding judge's questioning gaze, he nodded slightly, indicating that the situation was indeed as described.

However, Sayako Iwai, who was standing at the prosecutor's table, seized the opportunity and spoke directly.

"Witness, please watch your words."

"The trial of the case concerning the kidnapping of lawyer Xiang Yuan's adopted daughter has not yet begun. Strictly speaking, Majima Goro, as the defendant, has not yet been fully identified as the perpetrator in the open trial proceedings."

"If Goro Majima were to give other testimony during the trial, the final conclusion of that case could be overturned, but one thing is certain at present—"

"As the leader of the Shimano-gumi, a direct subordinate organization of the Majima-gumi, you are also a suspect in the crime."

The chief prosecutor pushed up his black-rimmed glasses and spoke without any mercy.

Faced with such accusations, Shimano's eyelids twitched.

Theoretically, that's true, but he knows Goro Majima well. That guy will definitely take the blame for all the crimes, and Sayoko Iwai can't use that as a reason to suspect him of a crime.

Unless, of course, someone can testify that he is the real culprit...

As if in response to Shimano Tai's speculation, Iwai Sayoko pulled out the testimony transcripts from the bottom of the numerous case files she had brought, held them up, and made them visible to everyone.

Then, she said it without hesitation.

"According to the testimony of the Majima-gumi members who surrendered, the person who ordered him to kidnap lawyer Mujina's adopted daughter was Shimano Tai, the leader of the Shimano-gumi, who is also the witness."

"Theoretically speaking, it's not impossible for Goro Majima to take the blame for you."

"Therefore, witness, you cannot leave the courtroom until the trial of this case is over. You can only leave after your confrontation with Goro Majima's testimony is over!"

As soon as Iwai Sayoko finished speaking, she subconsciously glanced in the direction of the defense table.

This was the first time during this trial that she hadn't spoken a word before being interrupted by an unknown person's area-of-effect attack or a table-slamming sound. There were no aerial finger strikes or wind magic, which made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

However, upon reflection, it's clear that Xiang Yuanguang had no need to interrupt her at this point.

After all, the reason that legendary Tokyo lawyer testified as a defense attorney was because his adopted daughter had been kidnapped, and Tojo Clan forced him to appear as her defense attorney. Now that the true culprit in the kidnapping case has been identified, it would be strange not to bring him to justice in court.

Sayako Iwai's gaze fell on Hikaru Mugen.

At that moment, the lawyer in blue snapped his fingers and spoke without hesitation.

"Your Honor, I now request that Goro Majima, the suspect in the third case, appear in court as a witness. Furthermore, I request that witness Tai Shimano remain in the courtroom to confront Goro Majima's testimony."

"Excuse me, is this alright?"

—Are the testimonies corroborated?
The judge's gaze swept across the courtroom.

At this moment, it seemed that everyone in the courtroom was ignited by this sudden event, and everyone was discussing it and talking about it.

If, under these circumstances, Goro Majima and Tai Shimano were to be arranged to confront each other, the emotions in the courtroom would likely rise to an uncontrollable level.

However, this is also a good thing.

At least there's no need to worry about today's court proceedings generating negative public opinion; at least the Japanese police have indeed found the mastermind behind the case.

No, no, we haven't determined who the real mastermind is yet.

The presiding judge quickly shook his head, banishing the thought from his mind.

As the presiding judge of the first trial court, how could he presume to define a witness as the mastermind without knowing the full picture of the case? This is a serious breach of impartiality.

However, he had just shaken his head when he immediately felt a sharp gaze.

The blond judge turned his head stiffly toward the defense table.

At this moment, the blue hedgehog's momentum is continuously increasing, and it seems poised to puff up its fur and hiss in anger.

Faced with this unsettling situation, the presiding judge coughed twice and then spoke.

"Ahem, just as Attorney Xiangyuan and Prosecutor Iwai said."

"This court also believes it is necessary to complete the trial of the third case in this series of events today. Witness, please cooperate with the court to complete the following testimony confrontation."

"Officer Kazami, please go and ask witness Goro Majima to testify in court now."

The presiding judge gave clear instructions.

Kazami Yuya, who had long planned to call Majima Goro over, immediately stood up, nodded, and answered without hesitation.

"I understand, Your Honor. I will go and ask Goro Majima to testify in court."

He turned around and walked towards the courtroom doors without looking back.

Looking at Kazami Yuya's back, Shimano Tai felt a vague unease, as if the case of Ai Haibara's abduction would not unfold as he had guessed.

But... someone like Goro Majima shouldn't recant his testimony in court. He had already witnessed the other man's toughness long before he became one-eyed.

So... why did he feel uneasy?

(End of this chapter)