Discarding the Chariot to Save the General, Breaking an Arm to Survive

"Not at all, I am simply offering you some heartfelt advice."

The man's facial expressions were not missed by Fujino, and he chuckled softly. "After all, quite a few detectives have been targeted for retaliation, ultimately leading to the destruction of their families."

"I don't need that kind of advice from you."

Fujino looked at him with a gloomy gaze. "If you want to make a move, you are more than welcome to try, but you should have also heard what those criminals I've arrested ended up looking like..."

"You worry too much, I was just mentioning it in passing."

"Don't you think what you're saying is ridiculous?"

Fujino looked at the man and said in a low voice, "If the master behind you gives me a sum of money, I might consider it, but threats... Let's just say you guys miscalculated."

"My teeth are no good, I'm soft-hearted but won't yield to force."

"If you pay me money, there is a chance I'll let it go, but if you dare to threaten my family... Then I'll just have to find a way to completely wipe you all out in one fell swoop."

"I don't understand what you're talking about."

The man's expression remained unchanged as he stood up. "Since Great Detective Fujino doesn't like to chat, I won't make a fool of myself."

"Suit yourself."

Fujino watched the man's retreating back as his expression gradually returned to calm.

He tapped the frame of his glasses, and a gleam of light surfaced on the lenses before his eyes.

The Metropolitan Police Department was currently investigating the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and he and Sato were in charge of Ryuiti Utada, but Matsumoto Kiyochika had said that the charges against the Minister of Foreign Affairs included hiring someone for murder.

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