Ch. 21The Mysterious Score Concealing a Message of Death / Don’t Go Assassinate Him—Go Straight to Wushuang
Plot Points and Events
+ Jiang Hang infiltrates Hirata Kazuaki's house to extract information using a truth-telling sedative.
+ He learns that Kawashima Hideo is the mastermind behind the drug trafficking group.
+ Jiang Hang discovers a mysterious musical score left behind by Keiji Aso, which might contain a death message.
+ He visits Nishiki Ken, the last eyewitness, who has been reclusive for two years.
Character Developments
+ Jiang Hang decides to abandon the detective and assassin routes, opting for a more direct, forceful approach.
+ Nishiki Ken has become reclusive and paranoid, locking himself in his house for two years.
Significant Themes
+ The importance of gathering information and clues to solve cases.
+ The use of force and intimidation as an alternative to deduction and investigation.
Character Interactions
+ Jiang Hang interacts with Koharu Yoshino and Shizuka Sakaki, working together to decipher the musical score.
+ Jiang Hang confronts Nishiki Ken, attempting to extract information from him.