Chapter 303: The Victory of a Middle-Aged Man

"Yes, she is the one who killed them."

Uesugi Muneyuki pointed at the corpse of Madam Fujiwara Temari on the floor. He remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly signaled: "Now, could I ask you, Mr. Kamikawa Kiyoshi, to please go outside and wait for a moment?"

"Eh? Why?" The people nearby were all very puzzled.

"Because I am about to describe the entire course of the crime," Uesugi Muneyuki smiled. "If I describe it, and you memorize it all and repeat it back, wouldn't that make it look like I had performed the Great Memory Recovery Technique on you? So, while I am describing it, could you please go outside? Don't run away, though. You should believe that I can prove your innocence, right?"

"Yes, I believe you!" Kamikawa Kiyoshi really, really wanted to stay at the scene to hear Uesugi Muneyuki's deduction, but it was more important for him to prove his innocence right now. He was a senior fund manager at a foundation under Nomura Bank, a subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, with an annual income of 22 million (after tax). He managed over 18 billion yen in assets for many wealthy families and capitalists in Tokyo. He absolutely, positively could not get involved in a criminal case like this, especially not be arrested by the police. Otherwise, even if he could prove his innocence later, these wealthy entrepreneurs and political-business cliques would no longer entrust their funds to him.

Nomura Holdings was the parent company of Nomura Bank, Japan's largest investment bank, and the largest trust asset management institution, managing a total of over one trillion yen in assets.

Kamikawa did not know if he was lucky or unlucky; how did he run into such a miserable affair? Not only was he cuckolded, but he was also suspected of being a murderer.

But Uesugi Muneyuki was here!

Kamikawa Kiyoshi went outside and squatted at the entrance of the inn lobby to smoke. Now, only a few inn staff members, the Manager, the hot spring hostess, Patrol Sergeant Sonoda, who was in charge of the case, and a few Koban police officers remained in the room.

Young Lady Minami, supported by Ikeda Erena, listened from the side. The two beauties in black silk, one big and one small, naturally attracted attention, but fortunately, no one at the crime scene had other thoughts.

"Very well." Once everyone had retreated, Uesugi Muneyuki first pointed to the man on the floor, Fujiwara Nobuhiro: "Let us talk about his matter first."

"First of all, Mr. Fujiwara did not die from a blunt force strike, but from 'death on the belly'."

"'Death on the belly'?!" Young Lady Minami was the most learned person at the scene. She froze for a moment, then looked at the corpse on the floor with suspicion: "Doesn't that mean..."

"Yes, 'death on the belly' is what is known as sudden death during intercourse, or 'immediately wind'." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded: "The world's earliest forensic work, the Southern Song Dynasty forensic scientist Song Ci, once wrote in the *Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified*: 'Whenever a man has done too much, exhausting his essence and Qi, and dies upon a woman, one must examine the truth and falsehood; if true, the Yang does not decline, if false, it is impotence.'"

"Southern Song? That was still the era of the Kamakura Shogunate." Minami clicked her tongue in wonder.

"What is the Southern Song? Does it refer to Luzon Island?" Erena opened her eyes wide in curiosity.

Minami ignored her.

"However, to say Mr. Fujiwara died entirely from 'immediately wind' is not entirely correct. To be precise, it is because he had soaked in the hot spring in the early morning and then had an affair with Madam Kamikawa in the room. At that time, Mr. Fujiwara's body was in a state of high excitement. The high-temperature hot spring leads to peripheral vasodilation, a drop in blood pressure, and a temporary reduction in blood supply to the brain, triggering dizziness or vertigo. This leads to increased blood viscosity and increased heart burden, further affecting oxygen supply to the brain."

"And at this moment, Madam Fujiwara unexpectedly returned to the room and discovered her husband having an affair. Under multiple influences, Mr. Fujiwara was severely shocked, suffered a myocardial infarction, and passed away."

Uesugi Muneyuki pointed simply at Fujiwara Nobuhiro on the floor: "This is the truth of Mr. Fujiwara's death."

"So that's it. No wonder Uesugi-san said Madam Fujiwara was the killer." Patrol Sergeant Sonoda understood, though he still wore an expression of disbelief: "Iya, dying suddenly from a shock after waking up early, soaking in a hot spring on an empty stomach with low blood sugar, and then engaging in intense exercise... it is truly rare to encounter such a thing... But what about besides Mr. Fujiwara? How did Madam Fujiwara and Madam Kamikawa die?"

"While Madam Fujiwara killed Madam Kamikawa, Madam Kamikawa also killed Madam Fujiwara." Uesugi Muneyuki suppressed a laugh and shook his head repeatedly.

"Ha?!" This time, Uesugi Muneyuki left everyone confused again.

"The situation is like this," Uesugi Muneyuki said softly: "First, there is no doubt that Madam Fujiwara had something to do and went out in the morning, whether it was to see the scenery, go shopping, or go sightseeing. In any case, her absence was a predetermined fact, which is why Mr. Fujiwara called Madam Kamikawa to his room to have an affair."

"But for some unknown reason, Madam Fujiwara suddenly changed her original plan and returned to the inn room, thus discovering the fact that her husband was having an affair with someone else. In her anger, Madam Fujiwara picked up the armrest of a chair in the room and smashed it heavily onto Madam Kamikawa's forehead."

Uesugi Muneyuki pointed at the corpse; sure enough, everyone saw a severe bruise on Madam Kamikawa's forehead.

"Madam Kamikawa must have suffered from hypertension or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Coupled with the fact that she had soaked in the hot spring and exercised, this led to a concussion of the prefrontal lobe and brainstem, loss of consciousness, and combined central respiratory failure, leading to her rapid death just a few minutes later," Uesugi Muneyuki said: "We can confirm this with Mr. Kamikawa outside later and investigate her medical records."

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!" Although it was very absurd, Uesugi Muneyuki's description sounded like the truth. Moreover, he spoke with reason and evidence, had scientific arguments, his own judgment, and forensic deductions; it was truly convincing.

A patrol officer went out to ask, and sure enough, he received confirmation from Kamikawa Kiyoshi that Kamikawa Eisa did indeed suffer from cardiovascular disease, and there were diagnostic records from Keio University Hospital to prove it.

Young Lady Minami and Erena nearby had bright, sparkling eyes. They stopped interrupting and quietly watched Uesugi Muneyuki's performance.

Our Muneyuki is the coolest! Young Lady Minami revealed a sweet smile at the corner of her mouth. Thinking that this man was already her private property, she felt very smug and proud.

Solve the case well, and this young lady will reward you!

How did Uesugi come up with all these theories and judgments? Ikeda Erena only felt that she had learned something new today.

How can one die suddenly from intercourse? Then, wouldn't Uesugi and I...?

A trace of crimson like morning clouds dyed the beautiful face of the tall beauty... wouldn't we have to reduce the amount a little?

But... no, I can't leave him now. If we don't get intimate for two or three days, I absolutely can't stand it!

Patrol Sergeant Sonoda naturally did not know the thoughts of the big and small beauties nearby. He had already accepted Uesugi Muneyuki's explanation, but there was still one question that had not been cleared up, so he had to bite the bullet and continue asking: "Then, since that is the case, Mr. Fujiwara died of a myocardial infarction, and Madam Kamikawa died of a concussion from a blow to the forehead, how did Madam Fujiwara die? She couldn't have committed suicide, could she?"

"This point is actually quite coincidental," Uesugi Muneyuki shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Did you notice? Madam Fujiwara and Madam Kamikawa fell backward almost face-to-face, foot-to-foot?"

It really was!

Only then did everyone at the scene notice that Mr. Fujiwara had died lying on his stomach on the futon, clutching his chest and throat, while Madam Fujiwara and Madam Kamikawa had fallen backward facing each other.

"This matter is actually quite coincidental... as everyone knows, the action of force is mutual." Uesugi Muneyuki pointed to the armrest on the floor: "When Madam Fujiwara smashed the sharp edge of the armrest onto Madam Kamikawa's head, the cushioned part on the upper side of the armrest that bounced back hit Madam Fujiwara's body in return, likely her head. Of course, because this part was cushioned, it would only make one dizzy. Of course, it is also possible that Madam Kamikawa pushed her before she died. In any case, Madam Fujiwara lost her balance and fell backward."

"In that case, under normal circumstances, one would at most be bruised; it is impossible to be fatal."

"But... there was a wooden cabinet behind Madam Fujiwara," Uesugi Muneyuki walked behind Madam Fujiwara: "Under the impact, the wooden cabinet tipped backward, and the drawer inside popped out, hitting the back of Madam Fujiwara's head, causing injury to the medulla oblongata and resulting in respiratory and cardiac arrest."

"This is the course of events," Uesugi Muneyuki pointed to the three corpses on the floor: "The three people died respectively: Mr. Fujiwara died suddenly from a myocardial infarction due to 'immediately wind' and shock; Madam Kamikawa died from a brainstem concussion and respiratory failure after her forehead was struck, exacerbated by her history of cardiovascular disease and the physical reaction from intercourse; and finally, Madam Fujiwara died from an injury to the medulla oblongata caused by the back of her head hitting the corner of the wooden cabinet drawer."

"That is how it happened. That's right, the killer is the deceased Madam Fujiwara!" Uesugi Muneyuki finally made his judgment: "The two people in the room died because of her, and her own death was an absolute accident!"

"This is everything that happened in this room this morning. As for Mr. Kamikawa, we now know his wife was cheating," Uesugi Muneyuki said to Patrol Sergeant Sonoda: "Therefore, Mr. Kamikawa is indeed innocent."

"So that's it..." Patrol Sergeant Sonoda still found it incredible: "But, I mean, I feel like Mr. Kamikawa had too much of a motive. Is it impossible that he scared Mr. Fujiwara to death, and then killed Madam Kamikawa and Madam Fujiwara during a struggle?"

"Impossible," Uesugi Muneyuki said indifferently: "First, the two madams only had blunt force injuries. If a blunt object were used, even if the opponent were a tall man, the remaining three people would have dared to resist. Without a sharp weapon and a certain level of strength, Mr. Kamikawa did not have the ability to take on three people."

"Secondly... if you send the items from the scene to the Forensics Division to test for fingerprints, you will find that, except for Madam Kamikawa's body, Mr. Kamikawa's fingerprints should not exist at the scene," Uesugi Muneyuki said softly: "My judgment will not be wrong. Just write the report according to these investigation results!"

"Yes! Thank you for your hard work! Uesugi-san, thank you very much for your support in this case. I will write the report as you said and apply for support from headquarters. It's just that..." Patrol Sergeant Sonoda finally made a judgment, but he hesitated.

"It's fine. I will be in Hakone until tomorrow afternoon. If there is anything, just find me," Uesugi Muneyuki nodded.

"Hai!" Patrol Sergeant Sonoda saluted Uesugi Muneyuki sharply.

Damn it, if our Kanagawa Forensics Division had Uesugi Muneyuki's level, would our Kanagawa police be like this?

And when all matters were concluded, Kamikawa Kiyoshi, who was finally confirmed innocent, was allowed to enter. He immediately closed his eyes, ran forward, and threw himself beside his wife in a "tiger descending the mountain, buttocks backward, flat sand wild goose" pose, wailing: "Eisa, Eisa! Why, why did you betray me? Wuu wuu wuu~"

The man howled louder and louder; the scene was so tragic and indignant that it was enough to make one weep.

Uesugi Muneyuki rolled his eyes, squatted beside Kamikawa Kiyoshi, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Kamikawa, why do you cry better than you sing?"

Kamikawa Kiyoshi's wailing stopped abruptly. Looking closely, there wasn't even a single tear on the middle-aged man's face.

"If you can't squeeze out tears, don't cry," Uesugi Muneyuki patted Kamikawa Kiyoshi on the shoulder: "The responsibility for this matter is indeed not yours, but you should be quite happy to see this scene right now, shouldn't you?"

"I... I..." Sure enough, Kamikawa Kiyoshi's face could hardly hold it together. He tried very hard to keep himself from laughing out loud: "Uesugi-san, regardless of anything, thank you very much!"

Uesugi Muneyuki was right. Was this a bad thing for him?

No, for a successful middle-aged man, this is simply a joyous event of monumental proportions!

Not laughing out loud on the spot is already enough to have done right by the whole family!

(End of chapter)