Not a detective

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"Star Feather".

Mo Yue interrupted her abruptly, saying, "Open the safe in my room and take out what's inside."

"But……!"

Xingyu's eyes widened in shock, almost dropping her knife and fork in disbelief.

"The password is [188711]." Mo Yue said calmly, revealing something extraordinary: "You are all very important people to me, and I trust you enough to tell you this."

She said those things as if she felt no shame whatsoever.

Xingyu rushed over in a hurry, almost tripping on the carpet. Asakawa Riku was confused by such a violent reaction.

"Safe, what are you hiding in there? Could it be bank cards? Have you finally decided to give me my year-end bonus?"

However, in response to his joke, Mo Yue simply smiled and said, word by word, "Something a hundred times more powerful than a bank card—"

A few seconds later, Xingyu came out of the lounge inside.

She wasn't holding any cash, banknotes, gold bars, or jewelry; it was just a seemingly ordinary piece of paper.

But upon closer inspection, one will find that the material of the paper is not simple. It seems to have used a very sophisticated printing process, and even the lettering on it is decorated with gold foil.

"Remember what I said?"

Mo Yue took the item from Xing Yu's hand with her slender fingers, then slowly unfolded it: "This should be the second thing that old man regretted creating; the first was me."

Asakawa Riku took a deep breath and stood up.

He understood why Xingyu had reacted so strongly just now.

The content on the paper is both simple and complex.

The complexity lies in the use of precise legal language to delineate the scope of liability, as well as complex vocabulary to avoid ambiguity, making it very difficult to understand.

But the simplicity lies in the fact that, after cutting out irrelevant nonsense, it only takes three lines to summarize:

【will】

After my death, I will transfer all my personal assets, everything in the Dongyun family, and all shares in the group to my nineteenth daughter, Dongyun Suezuki.

[Signed by: Higashino Kosuke]

"This... is that will!"

Riku Asakawa remembered that Suetsuki had mentioned that there was a time when Kosuke Shinonome had designated Suetsuki Shinonome as the heir to the group.

The main reason is that Xingyu performed too well among the "successors," which led to her being recognized by this local tyrant.

Although, due to Mo Yue's own foolishness and the interference of the butler, this heir only served for one year before the will was changed the following year.

Moreover, he was expelled from the family and lost his status as heir.

But no one expected that... no one expected that Shinonome Suetsuki had already secretly switched the will and kept it hidden by her side all along!

"You anticipated this situation... When did you start planning it?"

Asakawa Riku never expected things to develop this way. Could it be that she had long been eyeing the position of heir and had been lying low all along?

Indeed... in the heart of that power struggle, the more prominent one is, the easier it is to be targeted. It is precisely because he was abandoned that he was able to go unnoticed by anyone.

However, Mo Yue shook his head and said:

"Actually, I never intended to use this piece of paper in the first place. I was too lazy to care about any company, and I didn't want to be a family leader. I originally thought I would just burn it."

“Even if a good-for-nothing like me inherited such a large fortune, I would not contribute anything to society. I might as well spend my days having fun. That was my initial thought.”

"But now I realize that even if I do nothing, it's still much better than those pests inheriting the money and giving it to some cult."

"In that case, you might as well let me inherit it."

"No matter what traps and bombs that old man left behind, if we don't seize the opportunity to acquire some trump cards now, we won't have any confidence when dealing with them, right?"

Winter of the Gods: Winter of the Gods After 4 (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Passes)

Asakawa Riku remained silent for a long time.

Looking at Dongyun Sueyue's expression, even though she spoke in a flippant tone, he knew it wasn't that simple.

Given this detective's personality, while others might be eager to take on such a heavy and troublesome task, she would certainly refuse.

She must have gone through a long period of mental preparation before making this decision.

This young lady, who acts like a mischievous child, plays the role of a detective every day. Perhaps she has finally made up her mind to take on the responsibility that belongs to her.

Unable to tolerate the family's wealth being used to fund human experimentation institutions and cults—such repeated acts of immorality and depravity—he decided to take action.

If she were in that position, she might just wave her hand and use the power of the conglomerate and a large amount of money to crack down on and eradicate cults.

Asakawa Riku remained silent for a long time before finally asking a direct question:

"Is this will still be valid after all this time?"

"Legally, if there are two wills with conflicting contents, the later one shall be the more effective one."

Mo Yue calmly said, "Mine was made a long time ago, but the rule for wills is to be changed every year. There's only one new will that can compete with mine, and..."

She pointed to the contents of the paper:

"Most likely, it's the same as this one."

You mean...last year?

Asakawa Riku suddenly understood what she meant.

Yes, last Christmas Eve, their family gathering was an annual event held at the end of the year, where the heirs on the will were changed.

But nobody knows who wrote last year's will... Is that really true?

No, at last year's Christmas party, Higashino Kosuke only showed special attention to one of his offspring, namely Higashino Sugetsuki, who specifically said those "strongman" words when he went on stage.

Finally, they even wanted to arrange a marriage between her and the genius scientist Ren Ibuki, binding them together and making Ren Ibuki marry into the family.

Looking back now, it seems they probably wanted to use this to get Ibuki Ren on their side, win him over, and urge him to quickly create that potion of immortality.

Therefore, it's not hard to guess what Higashino Kosuke wrote in his will last year...

It's "Shinomura Suetsuki"!

This is the only possibility...!

Although Shinonome Sugetsuki refuted Shinonome Kosuke on the spot without holding back and rejected the so-called marriage agreement, that local tyrant might not necessarily change the name on the will.

Since there were no other options, even tearing it up in a fit of anger wouldn't help, and since it wasn't Christmas Eve yet, there hadn't been time to write down a new name.

In either case, and regardless of the will, there can only be one name, and only one legal heir.

The last moon of the eastern cloud.

She had anticipated all possibilities, and all paths led to the final outcome.

However, Asakawa Riku remained vigilant, knowing that things in this world don't always operate entirely according to the rules.

"But this piece of paper alone can't guarantee you'll get that position. You have eighteen older brothers and sisters, not to mention the families that have split up and the extended family..."

Faced with such a massive inheritance, it's impossible for anyone to remain completely calm; the wolves and crows that surround it will surely launch a full-scale attack.

Not all members of the Shinonome family are good-for-nothings. After all, it is a conglomerate. Shinonome Kosuke's descendants and relatives have long held important positions in various fields and have taken root.

Among them are many millionaires or important figures. If they start to exert pressure openly or covertly, it's hard to know how Moyue will deal with them.

However, she wore a confident expression, or rather, a condescending contempt:

"Don't forget who I am."

"Miss..." Xingyu finally couldn't contain her excitement, her eyes shining brightly as she began to flatter, "Miss is a law student at Tokyo University!"

"what?"

Asakawa Riku was stunned. He looked at Hoshino, making sure he wasn't joking, and then turned to Suezuki: "You?"

"Any comments?"

Moyue tilted her beautiful neck back.

Asakawa Riku couldn't hold back any longer: "I've never seen you attend a single class."

Mo Yue smiled calmly: "Believe me, as long as you get full marks on every test, no teacher will hold you back on your GPA."

...This guy!

Asakawa Riku gritted her teeth, but she knew that it was very likely true. She would boast about herself, but she wouldn't make empty boasts.

With her abnormal memory, she could possibly memorize all existing Japanese laws, and that's not all; she could even remember all precedents and court cases.

Coupled with that sharp tongue and ruthless debating skills, he could indeed be a genius-level lawyer.

In this late-month period, coupled with the legal status of a legitimate heir through a will... it's entirely possible to carve out a piece of flesh from among those heirs, and even emerge victorious...

"tasty."

She casually placed the priceless will on the table and finally began her meal.

Holding a gleaming knife and fork, reflecting his flawless profile, he ate a rare, medium-rare steak, the flesh splattering, red liquid dripping from his lips and teeth.

At this moment, Shinonome Suetsuki revealed for the first time the majesty befitting a "superior".

The direct approach has been found. Even if the opponents resort to desperate measures and try to win through underhanded tactics and violence, Asakawa Riku and Hoshino stand by her side and are not afraid of any threat.

Moreover, Shinonome Suetsuki herself is someone who would never be afraid of assassination or murder.

Asakawa Rikuya smiled, picked up his knife and fork again, and began to eat.

"I'll join as long as my share of the spoils is included."

It's time to seize the land from the rich and distribute it to the poor. You can't make money as fast as this by working hard for two years.

"Yay!"

Hoshino raised her hands and cheered. Looking at her smile, I also felt very happy. Perhaps she had long wanted to take revenge on the Dongyun family, or perhaps she also hoped that her young lady could regain her power.

In any case, her "half-demon" and red stingray powers, combined with her business acumen and computational abilities, make her more than just a maid; she can also become an important assistant.

And so, in this seemingly joyful atmosphere, the alliance of the three was finalized at the dinner table.

As Asakawa Riku looked at the happy Hoshino, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate and ring in his pocket.

It was an unfamiliar number. Without thinking too much, I answered it.

"Asakawa Riku, is that right?"

The other person was a middle-aged man with a deep voice. He got straight to the point: "I am Shinonome Yutaro. You may have heard of me. We've met before."

Asakawa Riku paused for a moment, then gave a look, switched to speakerphone, and played the audio:

“You were there when my father died, right? Are you my sister’s boyfriend? Bodyguard? Or a hired thug? Anyway, I want us to meet.”

"I'll send you the address. I'll only wait for you one night. You'll regret it if you don't come."

After saying that, he hung up immediately.

The room was silent until Mo Yue broke the silence:

"You'll go, whether I stop you or not, right?"

"You still understand me."

Asakawa Riku stood up, put down his knife and fork, which clinked against the plate with a crisp, pleasant sound, and slowly wiped his mouth.

"It's great that the incident isn't over so easily."

The feast prepared by Xingyu was certainly delicious, but how should I put it...

The flesh and blood of the enemy taste better.

God's Winter: God's Winter After 5

Riku Asakawa returned to Shinjuku, to the same Kabukicho.

Kabukicho today is completely different from its daytime appearance; it has been transformed into a true carnival city.

The touts, dressed in bright colors and exuding charm, and the laughing travelers and passersby, squandering their smiles and wealth, seemed to be completely letting loose tonight.

Perhaps it is because society in the past was too closed, indulgent and repressive that Halloween in Japan has become so crazy, so primitive and so wild.