I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

With explosive information in hand, I knew in advance that there was a body there.

Then, he confidently handed the pink hippo, or the copy of the deceased's personal belongings that only the murderer had, to Hisabe Rokuro, and had already begun to guide others to solve the case.

The alphabet is almost complete, and what role does Shishido Riichi play in this serial murder case?

Just a journalist seeking the truth?

It’s not that simple.

He looked more like someone who had watched several murders happen.

Such people are vultures, and their first rule of action is profit.

"…but we have no hard evidence."

Hisabe Rokuro didn't know whether he should consider Shishido Riichi as an accomplice.

However, some of the things that person did, and the way he behaves now, are more than just knowing the inside story.

"You have the contact information of Officer Maori, right? You asked him to help you investigate the fire scene last time."

"Yes, yes. Do you want to tell him everything?"

"At least tell him that the crime happened before the fire, at least one month ago. Right now, the people at the Musashino Police Station don't know about it yet."

The police are still investigating the deceased's interpersonal relationships.

The body was placed at UDI for a forensic autopsy, and the time of death given here initially affected their judgment.

If there is any fault, it can be traced directly back to the department that performs the forensic autopsy, which is the UDI side.

Because according to the time of death inferred from the autopsy performed by UDI, there is nothing wrong with the direction of their current search.

There has been no progress in the police investigation into the case. If we really want to be fussy, the research institute doing the forensic autopsy should be held responsible.

"As for Shishido Riichi, this person himself is evidence. The murderer committed crimes repeatedly. If this person is an accomplice, he must have evidence against the murderer, otherwise he would not be alive now."

Saying that Shishido Riichi was an accomplice does not mean that he helped kill the victim, but that the fact that he kept it a secret already makes him an accomplice.

Under a relatively sound legal framework, shielding others from committing crimes is not allowed, and everyone has the responsibility to report and expose the crimes.

As for Riichi Shishido, let's give him a lighter punishment. He helped the murderer cover up at least four cases.

He clearly knew everything but kept it secret. But now, he has started to use Kube Rokuro to find the real murderer. It seems that he is ready to make a big news.

With the explosive information that Shishido Riichi has now, once this serial murder case from A to Z of the alphabet is completed, he, as the only media person who knows the whole process, is ready to gain both fame and fortune.

"But, Amaki-kun, once you say that the new appraisal report hasn't come out yet, will Officer Maori believe you if you tell him this now?"

"You are from the institute, so he will assume that this is the advice given from the institute's standpoint. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Kube Rokuro nodded and immediately contacted Mori Tadashi to tell him about this.

As for the fact that the re-autopsy had not been completed yet and there was not even a report, Hisabe Rokuro did not say anything about it.

Now that he told Mori Tadashi about this, the other party also tacitly assumed that it was the UDI Research Institute that confirmed that the body was placed in the empty house before the crime.

"What do you say over there?"

"After a few complaints and then some words like this, the previously conflicting suspicions can finally be reactivated."

It seems that the police already had a suspect, but because they gave a wrong time of death, the suspect had a perfect alibi due to the contradiction.

In other words, the research institute almost had to take the blame.

"Are we going to find the murderer?"

Hisabe Rokuro asked again.

"If we look for Shishido Riichi, even if the police solve the case, they can only prove that the murderer only killed Tachibana Celery. The key evidence is still with Shishido Riichi. And... let's not talk about who the police suspect, if you and I go to find a perverted murderer, aren't we going to die?"

The murderer is a perverted serial killer, and it's thanks to Kube Rokuro that they can go find the murderer.

It would be better to tell the Zhongtang faction now that the police have a suspect and let them go look for him.

Given Nakadashi's physique, the person to be worried about is the murderer.

"How much do you know about Shishido Riichi?"

"…Now that you mention it, it reminds me of something. A woman seemed to have been missing for over three days because of Shishido Riichi."

"You are really forgetful. Do you think we should call the police again about this matter, or should we call the police again?"

"..."

Hisabe Rokuro has taken out his cell phone again, as if he is preparing to contact Mori Tadashi again.

It’s not that he didn’t want to say it, it’s that he forgot.

"Forget it, I'd like to ask you to find a way to lure Shishido Riichi out. Isn't he planning to use you to expose the murderer? Now is the time for you to really act like a rookie!"

"That's not good. We're not sure if Mr. Shishido is the murderer. Do you want me to be the bait?"

"You do not want it?"

"It's not..."

It's just that he doesn't have Shishido Riichi's contact information.

Kube Rokuro still needed help, and he thought of Kosuke Suetsugu, and that person would be the right person to look for.

"But actually, you don't have to actually make an appointment. You can first ask your former superiors if they know what Shishido Riichi is doing recently and where he is hanging around."

"Should I feel relieved that Aki-kun considered my personal safety?"

"Don't worry, the murderer has killed only women so far, you can rest assured for now."

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Chapter 360: Stand Still (Second Update)

Hisabe Rokuro asked Kosuke Suetsugu for help, but he also didn't know much about Shishido Riichi's situation.

I just gave that person Kube Rokuro's contact information.

"Kyube-kun, I've thought about it. You can max out your stealth skills and follow this person."

"Amiya-kun, it's time to stop teasing me!"

"After all, you are an experienced person."

"I used to be...ah..."

So all the dirty work is left to him?

If so, does this count as atonement for what happened in the past?

Later, Hisabe Rokuro found Shishido Riichi according to the contact information given by Suetsugu Kosuke and expressed his desire to know more.

After agreeing on the time and place, we waited for Shishido Riichi to show up.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, at the agreed park, Hisabe Rokuro met Shishido Riichi.

When they met, Kube Rokuro questioned the man about the girl named Ohsaki Megumi who disappeared because of Shishido Riichi.

"That person just disappeared suddenly. It has nothing to do with me. If you think I am the murderer, I have all the alibis."

Shishido Riichi laughed sarcastically.

There's no point trying to say he's the murderer, because the murderer is someone else.

And if Hisabe Rokuro needs an alibi, Shishido Riichi can produce it.

Hisabe Rokuro had an argument with Shishido Riichi, and at the same time he remembered what Aki Tomoya had reminded him of.

He pretended to know nothing and questioned Shishido Riichi one after another like a fool.

"Go tell the Zhongtang Department. If you can't find the murderer, it will be too late. Hehehe... I have told you everything I should tell you. That's all I know."

There was disappointment in Shishido Riichi's laughter.

It was as if I felt that I had done so much, but the person in front of me was still so stupid, it was all a waste of effort.

It would have been better to make it clear at the beginning and let the person in front of him go to Zhongtangxi.

If it was that stray dog, he would definitely do better than Kube Rokuro.

Mocking himself in his heart, Shishido Riichi patted Hisabe Rokuro on the shoulder and gave him a teasing look before leaving.

Leaving Kube Rokuro still confused in the park, Shishido Riichi planned to leave.

As soon as he walked out of the park, someone followed him.

About ten minutes later, Kube Rokuro, who was in the park, received a location and followed.

Shishido Riichi was walking in front, with two tails following behind him.

The high-spirited reporter seemed to be in a good mood and seemed ready to reap the fruits of his growth.

He is about to have a great harvest.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Riichi Shishido arrived at the rental apartment. Before going upstairs, he looked around and made sure that there was no one there before going upstairs.

Just as he took out the key and turned the key to open the door and was about to go in, a pair of large hands grabbed his neck from behind.

The force coming from his neck made Shishido Riki struggle unconsciously. He gasped for air and shouted excitedly, "Ah, who, who is it?! Let me go!"

"I advise you not to struggle. I am a third degree in karate and judo, and I also know a little Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Just stay still and you'll suffer less!"

"Takagi-kun, don't waste your time talking to him. Go in and see if there's anything I'm looking for first!"

The person who captured Shishido Riichi at this time was not Aki Tomoya, but his helper Takagi.

Although the person we are looking for is just a reporter, with three against one, we can be confident no matter how you look at it. It is still uncertain whether Shishido Riichi has killed anyone, so we cannot take it lightly.

"Don't worry, I'm here. No matter how many tricks this person has, I can cure him!"

Takagi replied, unable to contain his excitement.

When Tomoya Aki called him to help, he did not refuse at all.

He loves to stir up trouble!

I grabbed Shishido Riichi and walked into the house. In the rental house, I saw a camera set up by the window. The house was decorated like an intelligence hut. I wonder if you would think Shishido Riichi is a spy, not a reporter.

The cameras and the photos of victims on the wall in the room made Aki Tomoya even more certain that this person must have some explosive material.

"An Yi, is this guy a stalker? So many photos of women?"

With a thud, Takagi put Shishido Riichi to the ground, tied his hands behind his back, and pressed his knees against Shishido Riichi's waist.

Takagi only knew that he was here to help Tomoya Aki catch someone, but he didn't know the details yet. Now he was waiting for Tomoya Aki to explain everything to him.

“It hurts, it hurts, be gentle, be gentle… You, are you from UDI?!”

Shishido Riichi cried out in pain, and when he looked up he saw Tomoya Aki rummaging around in his room. He immediately recognized that Tomoya Aki was from the UDI Research Institute.

At the same time, Kube Rokuro also arrived here. He looked at Takagi, who was called by Aki Tomoya, in surprise, and asked, "Aki-kun, did you find anything?"

"Kyube?! You are plotting against me!!! Ah, it hurts, it hurts, no, what on earth do you want to do? You are trespassing, do you know that?!"

"Uncle, don't move. If you want to sue me for trespassing, I will sue you for luring three underage boys into the house for illegal activities. Ha!"

Takagi twisted Shishido Riichi's wrist mercilessly, letting him feel what pain was.

But he got one thing wrong. Kube Rokuro was an adult, but he and Aki Tomoya were still 19 years old.

At the same time, his words also made Shishido Riichi excitedly refute: "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not scared of anything!"

"Oh, then let's make a bet, okay? You go sue me tomorrow, and if I don't sue you back, I'll take your last name!"

Takagi has nothing else in Tokyo, but he still has a lot of money.

This is also the reason why Akitomo would look for this person. Last year, this person owed him a favor. Letting Takagi get on board is just the right way to repay him a favor.

At least Takagi is on board. If Shishido Riichi wants to use the current situation to sue them, Takagi will use his money power to patiently accompany him through.

"If I can't handle you, I won't stay in Tokyo anymore!"

"Takagi-kun, please stop talking. Kube-kun, call the police."

Aki Tomoya was standing by the window. At this time, he turned around and gave Shishido Riichi a cold look.

At this time, Kube Rokuro spoke up to confirm: "Are we going to call the police now? Has Amaki found evidence that Shishido is an accomplice?"

At this time, he didn't even want to use honorifics when addressing Shishido Riichi.