The level of questioning from the middle-aged uncle was clearly far superior to that of the young policeman.
As soon as he spoke, Kusakura Megumi realized that the situation had changed, something was not right.
"Little girl, do you know that Bai Yaxin is using the R.E.L.A.X. brothel as a contact point to sell drugs?"
This question, based on Kusakura Megumi being knowledgeable about it, more accurately, this wasn't a question, but a verification, a probe.
The back-and-forth of questions and answers was over, now it was really moving into interrogation.
"What, what? Drugs?" (Kusakura Megumi)
Kusakura Megumi's voice suddenly rose by eight degrees, surprised to the point her whole body stiffened.
"R.E.L.A.X. brothel is still selling drugs???" (Kusakura Megumi)
Her expression was incredulous, even a little frightened.
In contrast to the excited Kusakura Megumi, the middle-aged uncle policeman was calm, carefully observing Kusakura Megumi's expressions and actions.
"...Yes, you didn't know?" (Middle-aged uncle policeman)
The middle-aged uncle policeman asked again, nonchalant.
"How is that possible!" (Kusakura Megumi)
"I have never heard of such a thing!" (Kusakura Megumi)
Kusakura Megumi shouted excitedly, uncontrollable in her emotions, even standing up and waving her hands.
"Little girl, little girl, calm down." (Middle-aged uncle policeman)
"Sit down." (Middle-aged uncle policeman)
The middle-aged uncle policeman raised his hand, gesturing for Kusakura Megumi to sit down.
Partly courteous, partly commanding.
Kusakura Megumi took a few deep breaths, calmed down, and then sat down again.
"In fact, our operation this time has two purposes." (Middle-aged uncle policeman)
The young policeman who had been silently listening by the side suddenly couldn't sit still when he heard the middle-aged uncle policeman speak.
He hurriedly turned and pulled the middle-aged uncle policeman over.
"Officer Kino, we shouldn't talk about these things, right?" (Young policeman)
As he spoke, the young policeman also gestured to Officer Kino (middle-aged uncle policeman) that there was a surveillance camera in the corner of the room.
"It's okay, young man, don't get excited, I have my way." (Officer Kino)
Officer Kino (middle-aged policeman) placed his hand on the young policeman's shoulder, reassuring him not to get agitated.
In his words and actions, there was a firmness that brooked no argument.
And as Kusakura Megumi listened to the conversation, her internal sense of vigilance had risen to its peak.
- Things are not as simple as they seem...
- What was initially thought to be just a minor accident now seemed to be getting more complicated.
- "The first purpose is to rescue the kidnapped Wen Taixiao, which has been completed, fortunately Wen Taixiao is unharmed, otherwise things would have been in a mess." (Officer Kino)
After Officer Kino finished speaking, he paused, obviously what he was about to say next was the real important purpose.
"The second purpose is to confirm Bai Yaxin's drug trafficking organization in real time and bring him to justice." (Officer Kino)
"In the warehouse where you were just now, several brothels under Bai Yaxin's name have been found with different weights of drugs." (Officer Kino)
"The people we captured today, what was the name of that woman? 'Kumo?' or something, they have all admitted." (Officer Kino)
"Also, your cousin, at the interrogation before you, surnamed Mizuhe, right? She also mentioned having seen Bai Yaxin arranging drug-related work in the store." (Officer Kino)
"Little girl, do you want to help with the testimony? The more the merrier." (Officer Kino)
"If you become a witness, we will protect your safety, don’t worry." (Officer Kino)
The words spoken by Officer Kino were far beyond what Kusakura Megumi could have imagined, rapidly expanding.
- What is this situation?
- Are other police also doing the same thing as us?
- According to what he said, do I not need to do anything?
- Will a miracle really happen?
Kusakura Megumi was shaken.
The hardships she had endured seemed to have become futile.
And the long pain that should have followed could suddenly come to an end.
It was like when Sun Wukong was on his way to obtain the scriptures, someone suddenly brought the scriptures to him and told him that they already had the scriptures for him to take back, so he didn't need to go to the Western Heaven anymore.
"Um... but I... really didn't see anything, I can't just speak recklessly..." (Kusakura Megumi)
For some reason, that was how Kusakura Megumi replied.
She refused to help the police.
"You are an honest good girl." (Officer Kino)
The middle-aged police uncle smiled at Kusakura Megumi.
"Then include you in the responsibility of kidnapping ordinary citizens and restricting the freedom of others." (Officer Kino)
As Officer Kino spoke, the smile faded, leaving only a blank expression.
"Wait, what do you mean? Kidnapping ordinary citizens? I'm also unaware of that!" (Kusakura Megumi)
"At the scene of the incident, how do you prove your innocence?" (Officer Kino)
"You can ask them, they must know who kidnapped them, right?" (Kusakura Megumi)
"They don't know, they were walking down the street and suddenly it went dark, they don't know who kidnapped them." (Officer Kino)
"Furthermore, you and Kumo work for the same company, how do you prove your innocence?" (Officer Kino)
As Officer Kino spoke, he tapped the table with his finger.
His gaze gradually turning cold.
It was the weary look that was used to dealing with the cunning of criminals.
Kusakura Megumi now understood why she had just rejected such a good opportunity.
Because she didn't like this policeman.
"Give you one last chance, help with your testimony, the kidnapping has nothing to do with anyone except Kumo." (Officer Kino)
"YES OR NO?" (Officer Kino)
After asking this question, Officer Kino began to tidy up the documents.
It was clear that he was very confident that Kusakura Megumi would choose to agree.
In this calculus of interests, helping would bring no harm, while not helping would only bring trouble to herself.
Only a fool would refuse.
"NO." (Kusakura Megumi)
"I can't prove something I don't know or approve of." (Kusakura Megumi)
"Also, I believe Aunt Matsuko, Granny Inoue, Uncle Oda, and Taichichi will testify for me." (Kusakura Megumi)
Without hesitation, Kusakura Megumi chose to refuse.
She gave up the great opportunity that could have defeated Bai Yaxin.
And she also believed that Mizuhe and Linfan Mizuhayodo would make the same choice as herself.
"This... is really unexpected." (Officer Kino)
Officer Kino, who had stood up and was prepared to leave, sat down again.
"It seems that R.E.LA.X. brothel has a pretty good screening process for recruiting people." (Officer Kino)
Suddenly, Officer Kino said something inexplicable.
"Congratulations, you passed the test." (Officer Kino)
As Officer Kino's words fell, the door of the interrogation room opened, and a person walked in leisurely.
This person was not from the police station.
But seeing him, the police officers in the room all lowered their heads.
This person was not unfamiliar to Kusakura Megumi.
This person was Bai Yaxin.