Part 1: The Establishment of the Heart of Freedom Chapter 13: Cross-examination (II)
Coffee was delivered.
Renaud took a sip, savoring the bitterness and sweetness.
His expression was very focused, as if he was not tasting coffee, but life.
Fingertips swiped a few times over the rim of the coffee cup, and his gaze was deep but confident.
He smiled.
He said, "You've been looking at my legs. ”
This sentence made Russell Hill stunned.
"From a psychological point of view, when the interviewee is interrogated, repeatedly changing his or her sitting position is itself a sign of nervousness and uneasiness," Renault said. Agents are very good at finding loopholes in these body words, and for those who are not professionally trained, they don't know that no matter what kind of lies they tell, their physical actions have already exposed themselves. For example, when some people lie, it is easy to make a posture of crossing their legs and then putting them down, and in addition, they half-cover their faces with their hands, and hide their uneasiness through various behaviors, but they do not know that these actions themselves have betrayed themselves. ”
He looked at Russell Hill, smiled and said, "So, you have to see clearly." Look at my movements, listen to what I'm saying, and analyze whether there is a lie in what I'm saying. Oh yes, you don't have to put that lie analyzer under the table, you might as well take it out openly. ”
Russell Hill and the female investigator looked at each other and pulled out a small square box from under the table.
This box is the Lie Analyzer, which can be used to accurately analyze lies. Although its accuracy has improved much compared to before, due to the unique complexity and control ability of human beings, it is never 100% accurate, so it cannot be used as evidence in court, but only as an auxiliary tool for reference.
Renault put his hands on the table, and his expression suddenly took on a bit of majesty: "Alec Colkett is an excellent commander, I know him, admire him, respect him, and will never murder him." In response to your question, I can only tell you that, at the time of the incident, I did not attend because Captain Jeram had called a meeting of all officers above the rank of colonel. Everything that happened was only later that we found out. Know that when a battle takes place, it's usually chaotic. Everyone is trying to protect themselves, and no one has the leisure to remember anything. You asked me why Chief Colkter's chip wasn't vaporized by the energy cannon, and all I can say is that I didn't know because I wasn't there at the time. I'm in my own post, the mecha post. When the Divine Clan attacked, I led all the members of the Mecha Brigade to fight against mecha. It wasn't until the bad news came that I knew I had become the captain of the Abrody. It is for this reason that it is also normal for some kind of misunderstanding to arise. ”
After a slight pause, Renault continued: "As for your statement that Chief Calquet was killed, this is indeed a shocking thing. But I don't think that happened to the Abrody and I don't know. That's how I personally see it. Is it possible that in fact, Chief Colket was not killed by a gun, but that the gods caused damage to the starship after attacking the Abrody, and the internal facilities of the starship were damaged, and a piece of machine fragment flew out and passed right through Chief Calcott's head? As you said, the chip information shows a penetrating injury to the head, a shattered skull, and severe damage to the brain and brain trunk...... It wasn't a headshot. ”
Russell Hill's face changed.
It becomes extremely ugly.
Renault continued: "Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if he was really murdered, how can you judge that all this has something to do with me? Is it simply because I am the beneficiary of the sacrifices of the chiefs? Perhaps I would like to correct your understanding in this matter. ”
His face became serious and serious: "I am not a beneficiary, I just pick up a heavy burden, like resisting a mountain, this burden can crush people." Federal agent, oh no, Mr. Starship Investigator, maybe in your eyes, the world is full of intrigue and murder, but in the eyes of military personnel, the world is sometimes very simple, it is life and death. If you don't understand the battle, you won't understand how cruel and dangerous it is. You watch as artillery fire flies past you, massive mountains of starships exploding in your distance. The energy cannon that can blast open the planet roars through the starry sky, stretching for millions of kilometers. There are explosions and debris everywhere, and in that ocean-like world, you feel nothing but emptiness and powerlessness! ”
"Do you think that in that situation, I would be in the mood to murder my own commander for the sake of promotion? No, that's irresponsible for one's own life! You simply don't understand what it means to lose a leader on the battlefield. Chaos, scattered sand, no leader, fighting on their own, the end result is death! Renault's voice suddenly became louder, with excitement and anger.
Then he took a few long breaths, calmed his emotions, and his voice returned to a low voice: "After the loss of Captain Jerram, although I temporarily suppressed the news, it was impossible to hide all the things, and gradually some soldiers still knew about it. A lot of people doubted me because of this, wondering if I could take them away, and I was through a lot during that time. Distrust, suspicious eyes, disobedience, and even the near-chance of rebellion......"
"So that's not a good thing, I'm not a beneficiary of that. On the contrary, I am a victim! ”
Russell Hill's body jerked back.
He leaned back and looked at Renault with a serious face.
After thinking about it, he said, "I must admit that I did ignore this point. ”
"But is it possible that you didn't realize it yourself?" The female investigator spoke suddenly. She looked at Renault, her eyes full of haughty: "Maybe you have long coveted the position of captain, it is like a dream, and you want to seize it at all costs." It's only after you get it that you realize that it's not really that good. It's also possible, right? Also, how do we know that the pain you speak of is true? It could also be your exaggeration. Maybe it's not that hard, or maybe even if it's hard, you're enjoying it. ”
Her self-righteous statement did not win Russell Hill's appreciation, on the contrary, he glared at her reproachfully.
The most taboo thing to do during interrogation is to use speculation to deal with suspects, because that means preconceived ideas, presumption of guilt and a series of other human rights violations.
It is for this reason that Russell Hill never said anything about Renault's murder of the chief, he just kept looking for Renault's loopholes to contradict himself and mess with himself. As long as there is enough evidence that Renault is lying, the initiative is in his hands.
But the assertion that the female investigator thinks she is clever is easily substantiated – today's conversation is all recorded.
Sure enough, Renault glanced at her with sympathy in his eyes.
A little person who is eager to catch the criminal and prove himself, like most people, strives for the future, but ignores the thing itself - all she wants is to prove that Renault is the murderer, and a qualified investigator should only pursue the truth, not the predetermined answer of herself.
After thinking about it, Renault replied, "Investigator Hill, I've already answered all your questions. You can doubt the cause of Chief Cockett's death and think I'm lying, but if you want to prove more, you need more evidence. ”
Russell Hill shrugged, and was about to say something more when suddenly there was a knock on the door outside.
One of the guards came in and said, "There's a lawyer, he's here for Renault." ”
Russell Hill shuddered all over, and he looked back at Renault sharply: "You called a lawyer?" Jonny Reno, this is not a police department, don't think you can use that civil rights trick against me! ”
Renault replied unhurriedly, "Don't get excited, Investigator Hill." I'm not going to use a lawyer to fight your investigation, you see, I'm sitting here and answering your questions. As a military man, a former temporary captain, I am obliged to cooperate with the investigators. As for calling a lawyer, it is only used to prevent someone from abusing their power. I mean, as long as you don't detain me without sufficient evidence, you can continue the interrogation here, and I promise that the lawyer won't trouble you. ”
Russell Hill gasped, "You're familiar with the rules. ”
"I have a friend who said that wisdom is based on knowledge of the rules."
"I'm also familiar with the rules. Even if the lawyer comes, I still have the right to continue to cross-examine you until forty-eight hours. Russell Hill snorted, and he stood up and said to the female investigator, "You stay here, and I'll meet that lawyer." ”
So saying, he had walked out.
In the "reception room", only Renault and the female investigator remained.
The female investigator's expression was still haughty, and she looked at Renault as if she were looking at a thief, and her lips squirmed slightly in a disdainful tone.
Renault thought for a moment and looked at the female investigator.
His gaze rested on the investigator's chest.
Since it was summer, the female investigators were dressed quite coolly. Through the black silk clothes, you can faintly see the mountains.
The female investigator has a pair of plump and nice big breasts.
So Renault's gaze stayed on it, watching unscrupulously.
The female investigator quickly realized this, her face flushed, she glared at him fiercely, and leaned to her side.
But Renault's gaze still didn't let go of him, roaming over her wantonly.
When her gaze swept over her body, perhaps it was the psychology that affected her physiology, and she felt as if something was brushing on her body, and she actually felt an itchy feeling.
This greatly annoyed the female investigator.
This damned, megalomaniacal pervert murderer!
He killed all his superiors, and he dared to look at himself with such obscene eyes.
Renault's gaze burned even brighter.
As if something was touching the female investigator's body, the female investigator dared to feel an uncontrollable urge and itch, and she couldn't help swaying slightly.
This scene fell into Renault's eyes, and the smile on his face was even stronger.
Then he suddenly said: "Except for the chest, there is nothing, especially IQ." ”
The voice reached the ears of the female investigator, and she swayed in anger.
At this moment, she felt a soft heat stretching up her back, as if a hand was touching her, extending to her breastband, and then she heard a crisp snap, and the female investigator's breasts suddenly collapsed.
"Ahh The screams of the female investigator rang out: "Bastard! ”
Then she did one thing.
She turned around and punched Renault hard.
Renault's head tilted back, a stream of blood flew out, and his whole body fell backwards, falling heavily to the ground.
Sirens are blaring!
When Russell Hill came to the reception room with the lawyer, Hill's heart was cold when he looked at Renault with his face covered in blood.
"God, what have you done!"