Within the luxurious villa, the warm and cozy atmosphere that used to fill the place now seemed tainted with a layer of sadness.
It was supposed to be a cozy home, but it had turned into this. Why did this happen?
Humans can be such greedy creatures at times.
Reika Akana was undoubtedly a beautiful woman, seemingly gentle and virtuous enough, yet she couldn't hold onto her family.
Or perhaps it was not entirely her fault, as she had encountered a partner who had strayed.
Even to write about love with an affair partner is intolerable shame, regardless of the gender.
Senichi sat quietly across from her, not saying a word.
At this moment, she didn't need comforting, for she knew very well what she had done and what consequences she had to bear. So when she first decided to do this, she chose an open and straightforward method of committing the murder.
Even when she handed him the snack, she had staked her life on it, entrusting her life to her husband.
It's just that the subsequent developments made her feel that perhaps the "unsolvable" puzzle caused by her husband's actions might also be a twist of fate. So she remained silent, letting things unfold as they may.
Until Senichi's arrival.
"You've seen me in a sorry state," Reika Akana wiped away her tears, straightened the wrinkles on her clothes, and smiled at Senichi, "Let's go."
"Have you made up your mind?" Senichi gazed at Reika Akana and asked.
"Of course. People always have to pay the price for their mistakes."
Reika Akana, with a smiling face like a pear blossom, looked at Senichi and said, "You really don't seem like a detective. Who asks a suspect such a question? What if I regret it later? What will you do then?"
"Thank you for your hospitality," Senichi didn't answer that question, instead, he slightly bowed and made a gesture of acceptance, "The snack was delicious."
"I'm delighted that you enjoyed it," Reika Akana stepped out of the villa, "I wonder if you would like to take a walk together? Senichi-san hasn't explored this small town yet, right? If you don't mind, let me show you around."
"Absolutely."
Senichi smiled slightly and walked half a step behind Reika Akana as they headed towards the center of the town.
...
In the end, Reika Akana chose to take responsibility for her actions.
This was a courageous decision to make.
When the temptation of being declared "not guilty" is within your reach, many people believe they would choose to escape.
It is a human instinct to seek good fortune and avoid disaster, but precisely because of this, Reika Akana's choice is worthy of respect.
Senichi did not answer the question Reika Akana asked at that time because it was unnecessary.
Regardless, the outcome was already predetermined.
If she chose to take responsibility, Senichi would respect her decision.
If she chose to escape the consequences, Senichi would personally send her in.
After all, he had the "Lie-Detecting Needle (3 times)" in his hands, a tool that would expose lies.
If he used this tool, Reika Akana would not be able to escape the consequences no matter what.
On the other hand, the fact that Reika Akana could push Senichi to the point of preparing to use this powerful weapon was enough to demonstrate the complexity of this case.
However, this was a completely unique case, as it was a result of countless coincidences. The perfect combination of timing, location, and people led to this outcome.
Perhaps Reika Akana herself had already made up her mind to face certain death.
After all, taiyaki can be cut both horizontally and vertically, not like a fish where you cut it from the head or tail.
Especially since they had a big argument yesterday and there was already a rift between them. Her husband even had the intention of testing the poison on her. It was not impossible for his habit of sharing food to change.
If the situation had turned into one where they cut it from the top to bottom, Reika Akana might have eaten all of the taiyaki without hesitation to go down together with her husband.
No matter what, this case eventually came to a close.
And Senichi's rewards were also settled.
[Perfect Crime Murder]
[Completion: Perfect]
[Evaluation: A person who accepted the price for murder, yet accomplished the dream of many criminals - a perfect crime. Was it Fate's choice or just Fate's joke?
But regardless, fate had already set a price for it, and the outcome was predetermined.
No matter what, her choice is worthy of admiration, and this case will undoubtedly become one of your most memorable cases.]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Vehicle Driving (Three Years) skill]
Seeing this reward, Senichi couldn't help but feel delighted.
Previously, his car driving skill was at 13 years, but now it suddenly increased to 16 years, directly jumping from B-rank to A-rank!
This was the first skill he proactively raised to the A-rank, and it was even a vital skill like vehicle driving.
Driving might seem like a simple thing; everyone can hit the road with a driver's license.
However, mastering this skill is not easy, and it's crucial.
In confrontations, without good driving skills, many tasks would be impossible to accomplish.
Furthermore, in many confrontations, driving skills are an essential element.
In the Conanverse, if you don't have good driving skills, you'd be embarrassed to call yourself a pro.
For instance, in a collision with a train, being able to swerve to the side, or performing car stunts in high-rise buildings, assisting a certain elementary school student to kick a satellite to alter its trajectory.
Or, playing motorcycle stunts on top of a high tower and soaring into the sky with his little wife.
Without exceptional driving skills, none of these would be possible.
It's evident that having good driving skills is a crucial factor in safeguarding one's life. (Joke)
In summary, Senichi was very satisfied with the rewards from this case.
After resolving the case, Senichi's reputation grew significantly, making waves in the circles of the training institute.
However, after solving the case, Senichi chose not to push himself further. Instead, he opted to keep a low profile and spent his days traveling around England under the guidance of his two acquaintances, Edward and Natasha.
As the journey was nearing its end, time seemed to fly.
"Goodbye, my friend," at the airport, Edward and Natasha hugged Senichi goodbye. "If you ever come here again, remember to contact us."
"Same goes for you. If you visit Japan, make sure to get in touch with me, and I'll take good care of you."
With luggage in hand, Senichi bid farewell to his two friends in England and boarded the plane.
As the plane soared across the ocean, Senichi's journey officially came to an end.
And there were no cases on the plane, no situations requiring Senichi to intervene dramatically.
The flight went smoothly, and it landed at Tokyo Airport.
Senichi walked out of the airport and returned to Tokyo carrying bags of souvenirs.
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