Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

Toma Kazusa looked confident.

"Just listen to my instructions."

Chapter 292: L on the Losing End, Setsuna Ogiso Touching the Truth

Meanwhile, in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department headquarters building, inside the top-floor operations conference room.

"L."

The Superintendent-General, along with a dozen other high-ranking officers, watched L, who was squatting on a chair at the other end of the long table, and said in a deep voice.

"The investigation into 'Kira' has been going on for several months now, and we still haven't obtained any evidence. Forget about the identity of the perpetrator, we don't even have a criminal sketch. This is a complete and utter failure!"

"Criminal sketch?"

Faced with the Superintendent-General's question, L simply yawned and rubbed his eyes.

"Oh, we've had that for a while now."

Under the astonished gaze of the Metropolitan Police Department executives, L winked at Watari beside him, who immediately took out a file from his pocket and slowly began to speak.

"Everyone, based on 'Kira's' actions during this period and my personal judgment during the prison incident, L has reached the following conclusions."

"'Kira's' style and personality have a sense of arrogance and pride, so I judge that he should be under thirty-five years old, with good financial conditions, and in the eyes of the outside world, he should be an extremely outstanding person."

"Based on this, we can deduce the perpetrator's motive. Unlike most criminal suspects, it's not to prove their sense of existence. In his ordinary life, 'Kira's' self-esteem is already satisfied, so he doesn't need to commit crimes to gain attention."

When Watari got to this point, L took over the topic, scanned the Metropolitan Police Department members in front of him, and said softly.

"Therefore, 'Kira' is more dangerous than ordinary criminals. His reason for committing crimes is based on his dissatisfaction with the world order, but not entirely for that reason."

"Since 'Kira' has excellent conditions, and has never encountered failure or setbacks in his life, it proves that he is an extremely outstanding person. It is this talent beyond ordinary people that has made his self-confidence swell, and even… made him feel bored."

"He holds absolute beliefs, but he hasn't lost his mind because of it. Otherwise, when I revealed my identity last time, he should have killed me directly. A criminal who holds such a bottom line and goals is the most棘手."

Speaking of this, L paused, raised his hand to stop the Superintendent-General from speaking, and said softly.

"And 'Kira's' method of committing crimes is to manipulate something like a ghost to kill people. This thing has unique properties. Ordinary people cannot see it, but based on the shot I fired last time, only after completing 'observation' can 'interaction' be carried out."

Hearing this, the operations conference room fell into a long silence. After a long while, the Superintendent-General stared at L's face with a complicated expression.

"Ghosts… Are you serious?"

"See, I knew you would react like this."

L shrugged, not caring at all.

"'Kira' is alone, but he is able to deal with so many Metropolitan Police Department members holding guns, and even has the spare capacity to hold back. He must possess special abilities that ordinary people cannot imagine. Whether you believe it or question it, this is undeniable."

At this moment, a Metropolitan Police Department executive suddenly hesitated and said.

"Such a person… It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's a superhuman… Is it really the right choice to continue investigating 'Kira'?"

L frowned slightly.

"What do you mean?"

"My meaning is very simple."

Seeing everyone looking at him, the Metropolitan Police Department executive simply stopped concealing his true thoughts and said directly.

"Since 'Kira' appeared in public, the crime rate in Tokyo has dropped a lot. This is something that our Metropolitan Police Department has been trying to do for years, but hasn't been able to achieve."

"During the Tokyo Municipal Museum and detention center incidents, the other party also chose to show mercy in situations where they could have killed the police officers on the scene, and didn't harm the lives of the police officers."

"Those who were killed by 'Kira' are all scum of society, including madmen who committed shocking crimes but escaped the death penalty due to mental illness, and criminals who, after being released from prison, still didn't change their nature and planned crimes."

"At the same time, he hasn't shown any inclination to use this power for personal gain. Such a person is only beneficial to Tokyo's public safety, and not harmful. Why should we waste valuable police resources on searching for clues about 'Kira'? This is simply a waste of time."

Hearing the other party's words, L frowned even more tightly and replied without hesitation.

"Isn't it the duty of the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate criminals? Such words are simply…"

Halfway through speaking, L noticed that among the Metropolitan Police Department executives present, a large portion didn't have any objections, and even seemed to agree with what the executive had just said.

Only at this moment did L finally realize something.

For him, investigating the identity of the criminal "Kira" was something that had to be done, but for these Metropolitan Police Department executives, it was a completely different matter.

"I agree with his opinion just now. The investigation of 'Kira' is not necessary."

"Yes, to be honest, I've seen a lot of supporters on the internet these days who are supporting 'Kira' and criticizing our Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for establishing the 'Kira' task force, and even saying that instead of wasting time doing this kind of thing, we should arrest more criminals."

"The pressure of public opinion is a factor that must be considered…"

"To put it bluntly, what if we catch 'Kira' now? This guy is a hot potato. If we really catch him, our Metropolitan Police Department will not only not receive praise, but will become the target of criticism from the citizens."

The impact of the completely different path chosen by Yagami Light from the original plot was fully revealed at this moment.

In the original plot, many of the FBI investigators who were tracking "Kira" were killed by him.

The hatred of colleagues, friends, and even the death of a husband, it was this kind of emotion that made the police firmly believe that "Kira" was a dangerous person who did whatever he wanted and had to be brought to justice.

But the current situation is completely different from the original plot.

"Kira" has never killed any innocent person. Even if someone stood in his way, he did not kill them. He only killed those who deserved to die.

Under such influence, not only the public opinion in Tokyo, but also the internal atmosphere of the Metropolitan Police Department began to change quietly.

Just as those high-ranking officials said, the appearance of "Kira" reduced the crime rate in Tokyo, gained the support of the citizens, and did not seek personal gain, nor did he directly oppose the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which represents law and order.

There is no benefit in arresting such a person.

L finally realized that he had miscalculated.

He is very strong in reasoning, the strongest in the world.

However, he does not understand people's hearts and public opinion, let alone the thoughts of the high-ranking officials of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Maintaining the normal order of society is the most important responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Department.

But now…

It is not "Kira" who may disrupt the existing order in Tokyo and cause turmoil, but the very act of tracking down "Kira" itself.

"Alright, stop talking."

The Superintendent General, as the highest person in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department, raised his hand to stop the others from speaking, and looked at L and said in a deep voice.

"Three months, you can only maintain it for three months at most. After three months, if 'Kira' is still like now, has not killed any innocent people, and you have not found out his true identity, then the investigation will end here, and the task force will be officially disbanded."

"Three months…"

L muttered these words and nodded.

"Okay."

"There is one more thing."

The Superintendent General sighed slightly, with a helpless expression on his face.

"Given the current pressure of public opinion, we need someone with a good public image and trusted by the people to join the task force and act as a spokesperson to appease the citizens' emotions and minimize the impact of public opinion. After thinking about it, there is only one suitable candidate, the former Criminal Investigation Department Chief and Special Operations Team Leader, Soichiro Yagami, who just resigned from the Kyoto Metropolitan Police Department due to taking responsibility for a mistake."

"Of course, the premise is that he will accept my invitation."

L's expression remained unchanged, and he said with interest.

"Is that so… I am quite curious about that Director Yagami. It would be nice to work together."

The Superintendent General frowned and said with a serious expression.

"Let me remind you first, the duty of our Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is only to track down 'Kira'. The matter of 'Mask' is not within our jurisdiction. Don't go looking for trouble."

"Okay."

… …

That night, inside the hot spring inn.

"Then, let's celebrate the successful conclusion of the school festival."

Toma Kazusa raised her glass, glanced at Ogiso Setsuna, who was still in a daze, and gently touched the other's cheek with the cold, dewy glass.

"Wake up, it's time to come back to your senses."

"Oh… Oh."

Ogiso Setsuna belatedly reacted, picked up her glass, and said with a smile.

"Thank you both for your help during this time."

Then, Ogiso Setsuna looked at Toma Kazusa and said softly.

"Thank you, Kazusa, for being my best friend."

Yozora, who was sitting opposite, couldn't help but retort when he heard this.

"She should be thanking you. She didn't have any friends before."

"Eh?"

Ogiso Setsuna was stunned for a moment, and said in disbelief.

"Kazusa, you… haven't made any friends before?"

"No."

Toma Kazusa shook her head, her expression indifferent.

"Is that strange?"

"Of course it's strange! We're going to be second-year high school students next year. You haven't even had any friends before? I can hardly imagine how you survived…"

Toma Kazusa waved her hand and replied casually.

"You can live a normal life without friends. You can also live a normal life without talking to people for months. These are all my personal experiences."

Ogiso Setsuna's expression seemed a little complicated, and she said with an embarrassed smile.

"This… I really don't know whether to say you're amazing… or just unique…"

"But."

Toma Kazusa changed the subject, propped her chin with one hand, and looked at Ogiso Setsuna and Yozora, who were sitting in front of her, with a smile in her eyes, and said softly.

"Having two of my favorite people by my side, this kind of life is indeed happier than before."

"Kazusa…"

Looking at Toma Kazusa's smiling face, Ogiso Setsuna looked touched with tears in her eyes, Yozora silently drank the drink in his glass, and couldn't help but complain.

"The two of you are practically shooting sparks with your eyes. Why don't you just kiss already."

"You… don't talk nonsense!"

Ogiso Setsuna's pretty face flushed red, and she said angrily.

"Kazusa and I are best friends, not the dirty relationship you imagine!"

"Okay, okay."

Yozora agreed on the surface, but was secretly pondering in his heart.

The relationship between Ogiso Setsuna and Toma Kazusa… is really hard to describe.

It's certainly not yuri or anything like that, but to say it's just pure friendship seems a little too shallow.

"I understand."

Yozora suddenly realized.

"The relationship between you two is family, right?"

"Eh? Family?"

Ogiso Setsuna was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Toma Kazusa beside her, and smiled sweetly.

"That word is indeed the most appropriate."

Looking at Ogiso Setsuna's sweet smile, Toma Kazusa helplessly supported her forehead and sighed softly.

"Setsuna, the family that Yozora is talking about… is not the same kind of family you're thinking of…"

… …

After finishing dinner, Yozora was soaking in the outdoor hot spring. The slightly cool late autumn breeze was blowing, but his body was immersed in the warm spring water. It was truly a supreme enjoyment in the world.