If nothing else, this clown truly lived up to the reputation of being a challenging character for the detectives.
His perennial training and parkour practice endowed him with formidable resistance to physical attacks.
For an ordinary person, facing the kicks from Kyogoku Makoto would have been impossible. However, after falling onto the wall, this clown struggled to get up and attempted to escape.
But how could the prey escape so easily once caught in the net?
Countless figures quickly filled the entire alley. Burly men with stern faces looked at the clown with hostility.
Even when they rushed over, they had already closed the encirclement. However, upon seeing a young boy and girl suspending and beating the agile clown, they involuntarily slowed down their steps.
Ah, those punches and kicks hitting the clown were truly satisfying for the onlookers.
As for the cameraman who, upon realizing the danger when his companion was quickly subdued, tried to sneak up from behind and hold Ran hostage, it would be strange if Ran, who was on high alert, fell for such an ambush.
When the opponent charged over, fearing that the accomplice might be taken away like the mastermind by Kyogoku Makoto, Ran delivered a high kick to his chin. Then, with a "spinning roundhouse kick," she skillfully dispatched the pine tree beside the slope.
Watching the shattered wall behind the two, Senichi felt a headache for them.
This was truly a case of "if you can't kill, then beat them to death." These two must have suffered severe concussions.
Refreshing!! So refreshing!!
Although Senichi was in awe of the martial prowess displayed by the two high school students, watching the miserable state of the two unlucky criminals, the detectives couldn't help but revel in satisfaction.
"Target apprehended."
The report from the sniper through the earpiece lifted the spirits of the participating detectives. Even Inspector Megure, who knew the full details of the plan, felt the same way.
"Regroup!"
Under Megure's command, the snipers, who had played a minor role, retrieved their weapons, descended the building, got into their cars, and disappeared into the night.
Seeing the departing vehicles, Senichi could only smile helplessly. Honestly, the use of snipers wasn't really necessary for these two offenders.
But well, Inspector Megure has a reputation to uphold...
Of course, Senichi was pleased with this behavior. After all, "stability" is his top priority, and he can have a sniper to check for any deficiencies, which is what he wished for.
The additional height posed no impact on him. Senichi jumped down from the rooftop, looked at the two who now had relieved expressions and said, "Everything alright?"
"No problem," the two shook their heads and immediately expressed gratitude to Senichi.
"It's nothing. In the end, you guys helped us out," Senichi waved his hand. "If the clown didn't think you were a powerless girl, he wouldn't have fallen for it so easily."
This statement was indeed true. If a male had made a video challenging the clown, it might not have necessarily provoked a response.
But when it came to a high school girl's challenge, it was different. For a guy like the clown being challenged by a girl was a significant insult.
Moreover, those "keyboard warriors" with over-the-top combat abilities, under Senichi's instructions, seized upon this point and relentlessly attacked, pushing the clown to the brink of a mental breakdown.
It was under the influence of these factors that the clown couldn't hold back any longer.
The location set by Ran, seemingly advantageous for the clown, was also the trigger for his "clown gathering." However, even this trigger was part of Senichi's calculations.
This was a stage specially prepared for him by Senichi, including the dynamic updates he posted online to attract followers for a performance of playing with the criminal justice system, the "clown gathering." All of this was within Senichi's calculations.
Under normal circumstances, Senichi naturally wouldn't be able to achieve all this. But...
Under the influence of the Revitalizing Cigarette, Senichi's active brain pushed his reasoning to the extreme, turning the impossible into possible.
This so-called "Just clown" was nothing more than a typical criminal mentality in the field of criminal psychology.
Using what he had learned to the fullest and grasping the psychology of the criminal, Senichi was able to manipulate him to this point.
Compared to the "just clown" who played with people on the surface, Senichi seemed more like someone who, unintentionally and behind the scenes, had the arrogant clown in the palm of his hand.
Moreover, the "cards" the two could play were no longer on the same level.
After capturing the clown, as the team regrouped, Senichi sat in the back row. He closed his eyes and began to review the rewards.
["Just Clown" Serial Random Assault Case]
[Congratulations to the host for acquiring Profiling (2 years) and Psychology (1 year)]
[Evaluation: "The clown" is a cunning pleasure offender. He is cautious, and his companions are equally vigilant. While the detectives discovered him, they also realized that they had exposed themselves. So, the two chose to patiently wait for the storm to subside.
However, your tactics, like a sun plot, strangled the clown's and his companion's patience. Ultimately, stung in their hearts, they became prey in your net.]
Looking at this reward, Senichi couldn't help raising an eyebrow, and his mood became joyful.
The rewards were good, and he once again obtained detective professional skills. These are the foundations on which Senichi relies.
With this reward, Senichi's Profiling and Psychology both reached 4 years, just a step away from reaching the level of D.
Additionally, due to the cases solved during this period, after the conclusion of this case, Investigation skill is also autonomously increased by a year, reaching nine years. It can be considered an unexpected joy.
Moreover, as Senichi experienced various complex and mysterious cases, he increasingly realized the importance of these detective skills.
Don't be fooled by his 9-year Investigation skill; when combined with other skills, he can unleash higher reasoning abilities.
Even knowledge in other fields is equally important, especially when dealing with relevant areas.
In the end, criminal investigators, due to the nature of their work, don't need to specialize in one field but rather be a versatile scholar who knows a bit of everything.
With the end of the case involving continuous random attacks on people, the detectives involved in the investigation also breathed a sigh of relief. They involuntarily showed smiles, and some were already joking about where to go for a celebratory drink later.
There's no way around it; this guy, even though he didn't commit murder, the act of uploading videos of assaults online was extremely malicious. It gained widespread attention in society, and this behavior was like putting the Criminal Investigation Department on the hot seat.
The key point is that this guy had good skills, was good at escaping, and had a high level of vigilance, making him very troublesome and putting a lot of pressure on everyone.
If Senichi hadn't intervened and formulated this plan, the clown would probably have patiently lurked, waiting for the commotion to die down before mocking and taunting again.
However, while the work of the detectives had concluded, Senichi still had one task left to finish.