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"Haha, take it easy, Brother Fujiwara... Doctor, his injuries aren't too serious, right?" Inspector Megure looked towards the doctor who was currently bandaging Fujiwara Toru and asked.
The doctor glanced at Inspector Megure, continued lowering his head to bandage alongside the nurse, and said, "It's nothing serious. Apply medicine, don't get it wet, it'll scab over in a few days, won't even leave a scar."
Inspector Megure heard this and quickly pressed, "Just apply medicine? Really no need for stitches?" He knew that Fujiwara Toru had truly taken a stab wound while protecting those innocent people! Even if the blade didn't hit a vital spot, surely stitches were needed?
The doctor looked strangely at Inspector Megure, dissatisfied: "I've treated countless wounds like this. I have confidence in my medical skills. This is just a minor injury."
"Alright, Officer, if you have no further business, please don't block the way here. There are many more injured people I need to attend to."
Inspector Megure heard this and quickly chuckled apologetically, "Doctor, please proceed, please proceed."
Immediately, he tentatively asked Fujiwara Toru, "Brother Fujiwara, could we perhaps trouble you to come to the hospital's meeting room? We have some questions to ask you."
"Uh, of course. If you feel unwell, you can wait a bit longer, rest, rest." Inspector Megure dared not offend Fujiwara Toru right now. It wasn't because he knew Fujiwara Toru's identity, but because of what Fujiwara Toru had done.
The current Fujiwara Toru was absolutely a heroic figure in Japan, someone placed on a pedestal by everyone. If he were to offend Fujiwara Toru, he would surely be cursed to death by countless people.
"I'm fine. Cooperating with the police is my duty. Shall we go now?"
Seeing Fujiwara Toru being so easy to talk to, Inspector Megure also felt relieved. He smiled and said, "There's a meeting room just upstairs. Let's go there."
Fujiwara Toru glanced at the Yukinoshita sisters at this moment. 937
Inspector Megure was also astute, saying, "These two young ladies witnessed it too, they can come with you. We can also take their statements here."
Hearing this, the Yukinoshita sisters both followed Fujiwara Toru. Especially Yukinoshita Yukino, she wasn't as strong as imagined; she was actually quite timid. Everything that had just happened in the library was still vivid in her mind; recalling it now sent chills down her spine. Only by being near Fujiwara Toru did she feel a sense of security.
Also, could the drugs she saw in the library be related to this attack? Being intelligent, she immediately made the connection. However, Yukinoshita Yukino didn't say anything to the police officers. Instead, she planned to wait a bit until there were fewer people and tell Fujiwara Toru about it. Right now, she didn't trust the police officers at all; she only trusted Fujiwara Toru.
Haruno noticed her younger sister clinging tightly to Fujiwara Toru's side, almost afraid that even she herself hadn't noticed her reliance on him. Haruno frowned slightly, feeling inexplicably displeased. This won't do, she thought. Yukino, you need to become independent. You can't rely on your sister and also rely on Fujiwara-kun! That's childish behavior!
"They're here, they're here! That's him, look!"
Just as Fujiwara Toru and Inspector Megure walked out of the medical room, many reporters in the corridor saw Fujiwara Toru, their expressions excited.
Inspector Megure warned sternly, "This is a hospital, and there are so many injured people here! You reporters, pay attention! If anything happens, be careful of being sued by the patients' families!"
One sentence thoroughly made the reporters behave. No matter how much they desperately wanted to interview Fujiwara Toru, they didn't dare cause a scene in the hospital.
Arriving at the upstairs meeting room, Inspector Megure said, "Old brother, you might not know (bcbd), the video of you back then was posted online. Now the whole country is boiling over."
"After this, you'll probably be pestered constantly. Based on my experience, don't just answer every reporter's questions when you see them. Let them feel you're difficult to deal with."
"You can just find one reporter for an exclusive interview, and refuse all other reporters. Saves your daily life from being affected by reporters."
"If reporters really affect you, just have your lawyer sue them. Suing them now, you're guaranteed to win." This was the wisdom gained from long experience.
"Oh, right, your lawyer has also arrived and is waiting for you. I forgot to mention earlier."
As they spoke, Fujiwara Toru and the Yukinoshita sisters followed Inspector Megure into the upstairs meeting room.
Inside the meeting room, dressed in a smart women's suit with her hair coiled up, looking every bit the capable career woman, Eri Kisaki sat upright.
"Ms. Kisaki Eri, why have you come?" Fujiwara Toru greeted Kisaki Eri.
The usually stern Kisaki Eri finally showed a smile upon seeing Fujiwara Toru. She said, "I am now Fujiwara-kun's exclusive lawyer. Of course, I must be the first to arrive for something like this."
"I've seen that video. Fujiwara-kun is truly admirable. However, Fujiwara-kun should also pay attention to his own safety and not push himself too hard." Towards the end, Kisaki Eri showed a touch of concerned reproach.
Fujiwara Toru said, "I don't have such great compassion, really saving so many people. I have my selfish motives too. At that time, those thugs wanted to harm my friends. I had no choice but to act." As his voice fell, the Yukinoshita sisters both lightly bit their lips. They naturally knew Fujiwara Toru had acted to save them; he had taken risks for them.
Kisaki Eri glanced at the Yukinoshita sisters, sighing inwardly. Truly a pair of beautiful sister flowers.
"Fujiwara-kun, later, whatever these police officers ask you, don't say anything, just leave it all to me." Kisaki Eri's expression turned sharp, motioning for Fujiwara Toru to sit down. She took out her queenly lawyer demeanor, looking down upon Inspector Megure and the others.
Yukinoshita Yukino felt envious seeing Kisaki Eri like this. This was actually how she dreamed of being herself.
"Ms. Kisaki, we're just following routine procedure, just casually taking a statement." Inspector Megure was quite familiar with Kisaki Eri. He had been Kogoro Mouri's subordinate, so naturally, he knew this ex-wife of Kogoro Mouri.
"Your words can't be fully trusted. After all, someone died this time. We must be careful." Kisaki Eri pushed up her glasses.
Inspector Megure felt helpless. Their police reputation is truly ruined. He could only say, "That was definitely justifiable self-defense, and he will certainly be awarded the 'Red Hibiscus Medal'." The Red Hibiscus Medal was an honorary medal awarded to those who risked their own lives to bravely rescue others. It was also very rare in Japanese society. Anyone who received this award would also gain the respect of the entire Japanese society.
But Kisaki Eri paid no attention to this, instead stating forcefully, "I am only responsible for my client, responsible for every word he says."
Seeing Kisaki Eri being so assertive, Inspector Megure could only relent. He motioned for Sato Miwako to come over, intending to have her handle the questioning. Since I can't afford to offend Kisaki Eri, maybe having a female detective will work!
This statement was indeed just routine. The main purpose was to get the specific details of what happened from Fujiwara Toru, the person involved. Besides, the video was right there; it didn't need to be overly detailed, just generally consistent. If he really didn't want to talk, feigning tension and nervousness could probably get him through it.
Kisaki Eri carefully considered every question from the police officers before allowing Fujiwara Toru to answer, fearing they might be trying to entrap him. After all, people had died this time, and many of those rioters were killed by Fujiwara Toru himself. Some explanation had to be given.
Fujiwara Toru answered the police officers' questions straightforwardly.
After questioning Fujiwara Toru, the police officers then questioned the Yukinoshita sisters. Kisaki Eri smiled at Fujiwara Toru, "Although they aren't my clients, considering Fujiwara-kun's face, I'll act as their lawyer for free this time."
Yukinoshita Haruno repeatedly expressed her thanks. She was naturally eloquent and adept at socializing. After a few words, she had already established a good relationship with Kisaki Eri, chatting and laughing together. Yukinoshita Yukino, on the other hand, was sidelined, unsure how to interject.
Just then, the meeting room door was suddenly pushed open. Inspector Megure frowned and looked behind him. Who's being so tactless? Didn't they see I'm busy?
Seeing the newcomer, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly stood up, bowing deeply, "Superintendent-General Hakuba!"
Superintendent-General Hakuba was similar in build to Inspector Megure, somewhat plump, looking like a well-nourished middle-aged man. He nodded politely to Inspector Megure, Officer Sato, and the others, then walked gravely to stand in front of Fujiwara Toru and suddenly performed a ninety-degree bow.
"On behalf of all Tokyo police officers, I express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Fujiwara!"
Inside the meeting room, countless reporters scrambled forward, seeing this scene, all taking out their cameras, flashes clicking ('kacha kacha'). Superintendent-General Hakuba held his bow for three full seconds, waiting until the reporters had finished taking pictures before straightening up.
He was indeed a police officer with a strong sense of justice and capability. But there were many capable police officers in Japan. To be able to climb to a position akin to a minister of the 'National Public Safety Department', he naturally possessed political acumen.
Superintendent-General Hakuba knew very well that the Japanese police officers were currently distrusted, and the pressure was immense. At this time, they had to adopt a low posture, express respect to Fujiwara Toru, and even proactively initiate conversation, ensuring all media attention focused on Fujiwara Toru's righteousness. Only by doing so could they minimize people's attention to the police officers' failures and reduce the negative impact of this incident on the police system.
Inspector Megure was also startled. Superintendent-General Hakuba was definitely a high-ranking government official! To adopt such an extremely humble posture... Seeing Superintendent-General Hakuba doing this, any police officer present who still wanted this job had to follow suit.
Immediately, they performed a Japanese-style apology performance for Fujiwara Toru, all bowing deeply, just short of getting on the ground.
Superintendent-General Hakuba whispered in Inspector Megure's ear at this moment, "This Fujiwara Toru was previously fostered by the CIA. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office just called us, asking for his specific information."
Hearing the name of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office and the mention of a background like the CIA, Inspector Megure's heart skipped another beat.
"Bang!" At this moment, someone else pushed open the door and walked in.
Superintendent-General Hakuba was displeased. Who is it? So bold! Didn't they see the Superintendent-General of the Metropolitan Police Department here? How dare they interrupt without permission! I may be in deep trouble right now, but my position still stands!
He turned his head dissatisfyingly, just like Inspector Megure had done moments before. Seeing the newcomer, Superintendent-General Hakuba nearly jumped up. He quickly followed Inspector Megure's example from just now, swiftly standing aside, becoming incomparably obedient: "Chairman Chihara, why have you come!?"