After Nishikawa Taisei finalized the new will, Takato, who had originally planned to head to Tokyo as soon as he received the remuneration mentioned in the commission, unexpectedly had to stay in Osaka for a few more days because the property transfer procedures could not be completed in a short time.
However, fortunately, the additional 1 million yen remuneration provided by Nishikawa Taisei had already been received. With this money, Takato did not have to worry about finances for the short term. He took advantage of these days to handle some of the documents he needed and quickly obtained a Japanese driver's license.
Both the written test and the road test were not a problem. He already knew how to drive before transmigrating, so he just needed to familiarize himself with some traffic rules and the habit of driving on the left.
Thus, about a week passed, and under Lawyer Shimada's operation, the property transfer was finally completed. But it was also on this day that bad news arrived—Mr. Nishikawa Taisei ultimately did not make it and passed away.
Originally, the car accident caused by Nishikawa Hiroaki had already put the elderly and frail Nishikawa Taisei in critical condition. Later, because the car accident failed to directly take Nishikawa Taisei's life, Nishikawa Hiroaki, while serving him in the Hospital, illegally increased the dosage of certain medications, causing Nishikawa Taisei to become critically ill again.
The day Takato and Shimada Kaoru met Nishikawa Taisei was also Nishikawa Taisei's last rare period of lucidity during that time. Later, Nishikawa Taisei's condition ultimately worsened, and he did not survive.
Because he helped Nishikawa Taisei find his illegitimate daughter, Takato was still invited to attend Nishikawa Taisei's memorial service.
At noon on Monday, led by Lawyer Shimada Kaoru, Takato arrived at Nishikawa Taisei's memorial service. Unexpectedly, Takato saw an unexpected person at the memorial service—Hanada Emi!
"Isn't she in America?"
Takato asked Shimada Kaoru, who was beside him, feeling a bit strange.
"Because Mr. Nishikawa suddenly passed away, I contacted her in America to return to the country to inherit the estate. After all, you had already found out about her school in America."
Shimada Kaoru explained.
"But when I previously interacted with her uncle, Saeki Tadashi, I felt that his family was still very angry with Mr. Nishikawa. How did you persuade her to come back?"
Takato asked, puzzled.
"I told her,'Since you hate Mr. Nishikawa so much, why not accept his inheritance? Consider it as compensation from Mr. Nishikawa for all these years.' So she came back."
Shimada Kaoru said.
These words left Takato somewhat speechless, but indeed, no one would refuse such a reason. Who would give up such a large inheritance?
Hanada Emi clearly saw Takato and the others. Dressed in a black suit, she initially stood there, not interacting with anyone. Upon seeing Takato and Shimada Kaoru approach, she walked over.
"Hello, Lawyer Shimada."
Hanada Emi greeted Shimada Kaoru.
"Miss Hanada, when you have time later, we can handle the procedures for receiving the inheritance."
Shimada Kaoru also did not bother with pleasantries. Although it was currently her biological father's memorial service, considering her relationship with Mr. Nishikawa, it was difficult to say the usual polite words at a memorial service. It was already rare for her to attend the memorial service.
"Okay."
Hanada Emi said, then looked at Takato beside her and showed a slight smile.
"This must be Detective Akechi, right? We met once at Uncle Saeki's house. I really didn't know then that you came to see Uncle Saeki to investigate me."
Hanada Emi said, seemingly with a hint of blame.
"Hello, Miss Hanada. Previously, due to the commission, there was some unpleasantness with Mr. Saeki. Please forgive me."
Takato offered a simple courtesy, as they didn't have a deep relationship.
The memorial service quickly ended. The one presiding over the memorial service was the director who was in the car accident with Mr. Nishikawa that day. In just over a week, the two who had suffered the same fate were now separated by life and death.
It was also at this memorial service that Shimada Kaoru and Hanada Emi completed the relevant procedures for the inheritance transfer. Nishikawa Taisei's cash assets, totaling approximately 17 billion yen, have now been transferred to Hanada Emi's name, leaving Mr. Nishikawa Hiroaki with approximately 3 billion in assets. However, Nishikawa Hiroaki will likely have to wait until after his release from prison to accept this inheritance.
Arriving outside the parking lot, Hanada Emi bid farewell to Takato and Shimada Kaoru, saying that someone was picking her up and she went in first.
"Mr. Akechi, what are your plans next?"
Shimada Kaoru asked politely.
"I'm taking the Shinkansen to Tokyo soon."
Touching the key to the Tokyo property in his pocket, Takato said so.
"Shall I give you a ride then?"
"No need to trouble you. I've already troubled Lawyer Shimada a lot these past few days."
Takato declined Shimada's kind offer, and Shimada Kaoru did not say anything more. So Takato walked towards the nearby subway station.
Just as Takato had not walked far, a black car that had just exited the parking lot sped past him. In the back seat of the car sat Hanada Emi with golden hair.
That was—a porsche 356a!
Takato, who had been looking forward to his upcoming trip to Tokyo, was instantly stunned on the spot!
In an instant, a chill enveloped Takato's heart—"Hey! You've got to be kidding! That antique Porsche! And, sitting in the car, that golden-haired—Hanada Emi!"
In this world, the only important person from the Black Organization who could drive this car was Gin!
A possibility he had never considered exploded in Takato's mind at this moment!
He, who had been walking normally, now felt his hands and feet turn cold, as if frozen, completely unable to muster the strength to move.
In a flash, details from the entire incident flashed through Takato's mind.
Saeki Residence: Saeki Tadashi said his sister had passed away years ago! Hanada Emi was found in a local church!
Coffee Shop: He heard the staff's words and then dug out that cup from the trash can!
What if all of this was planned?
At this moment, Takato suddenly understood why Stage Three of this promotion challenge only required him to retrieve possible evidence! Why the car accident only required him to deduce the method and then it ended! Why the "observation" in the "Stage Three" evaluation was only a "B"!
Now, everything made sense! If from the beginning, all of this was a conspiracy by the Black Organization, then the entire incident was indeed something he, as he was now, was incapable of investigating! So the promotion challenge actually simplified the mission requirements!
But! If that was the case! Wouldn't that mean that ever since he accepted Mr. Nishikawa's commission, his actions had been completely under the surveillance of the Black Organization!
Damn it! How could this be! How could this be!
Like a madman, Takato rushed back to the Shimada Law Office—if he really had been under the Black Organization's attention since accepting the commission, then the most likely place for this to have been leaked could only be here!
Entering the Office, a receptionist came out to greet him.
"Mr. Akechi, are you looking for Lawyer Shimada?"
Takato, who was about to respond, suddenly realized that this receptionist was not the one who had always greeted him before.
"Where's the original receptionist?"
Takato asked urgently.
"Are you asking about Yuki Furukawa, who used to always receive you? She resigned a few days ago!"
Hearing this answer, Takato understood everything, but unfortunately, it was too late—but what was certain was that the Black Organization definitely knew where Mr. Nishikawa's real illegitimate daughter was!
Meanwhile, in the porsche 356a, Hanada Emi put away her usual lively expression, revealing a proud smile.
"I really didn't expect things to go so smoothly. Just showing my face in front of that Detective, and this inheritance easily fell into my hands."
Hanada Emi said with some emotion, then looked at the silver-haired man sitting in the front row.
"Gin, how did you do it? I completely don't understand how you managed to deceive that Detective! Could it be that picking me up from the slum and disguising me as Saeki Tadashi's niece, all of this was already planned years ago?"
"You don't need to worry about that. You just need to do what you're supposed to—Louise."
The silver-haired man said coldly, revealing a sly smile.