Except for a very small number of talented people, most people need to use their brains to think when they lie.

The so-called "lying", to put it bluntly, is to create an illusory illusion to make up for and cover up the facts.

Since it is an "idea", it inevitably requires the use of brainpower.

Human beings are creatures that can cry and laugh, have emotions and desires, and can be tired and relaxed.

No matter how powerful or talented a human being is, it is impossible for a human being to follow a pre-written program like a machine and continue to work without making mistakes.

The principle of Nishino's unique interrogation method is to force the interrogator to make mistakes.

Continuously ask the subject a host of easy-to-answer questions that require little thought.

In the process of continuous questioning, important questions involving the situation are suddenly inserted from time to time.

At the beginning, everyone will probably be able to respond fluently without hesitation.

However, the question is: What about after 1 day? What about after 2 days? What about after 3 days?

After answering questions for three days and three nights, can you still continue to lie without fail?

Nishino's unique interrogation method has a core principle, that is, the person under interrogation cannot be allowed to sleep or rest.

In other words, the questioning of the person under trial is truly "uninterrupted."

From the moment Terasaka was arrested, Nishino and others have never stopped asking him questions.

Nishino and his Okahiki fell to the ground in five groups and took turns interrogating Terasaka.

If he was not lying, then no matter how Nishino and others asked, Terasaka could easily answer - because what he said were all facts, and there was no need to use his brain to explain the logical facts.

If you have a ghost in your heart...it is easy to make mistakes when you are tired and panicked.

If the person on trial is unwilling to answer questions in order to avoid making mistakes, and is determined to be a mute who says, "No matter what you ask me, I just won't speak," then that would be easy - go to jail.

The fire thief has his own prison, and he can freely lynch the captured suspects as he likes.

On the other hand, the practice office does not have such privileges.

As for "how to torture a suspect," we follow an extremely complicated procedure.

Criminal cases will first be handed over to the police for investigation, and a report will be prepared and submitted to the town administration.

There are three bays for forced interrogation in the prison. There are some torture instruments used to intimidate prisoners, but they will not torture them casually.

[Note: Baizhou: a place covered with fine white stones. The execution office often interrogates prisoners on Baizhou]

Only when the suspect has committed a crime that is more than a capital crime but is unwilling to confess, Yuli will apply to the town for permission to torture.

The town chief then asked for instructions from the old man. After obtaining the old man's permission, Ginmi and Riki went to the prison cell and, accompanied by the prison chief, tortured the prisoners in the tunnel.

[Note·Yinweifang: The department responsible for handling litigation and punishment]

If the prisoner still does not confess, he will be taken to the torture cell and tortured.

If the criminal's evidence is conclusive but he still fails to confess truthfully, he will apply for "examination".

[Note: Cha Dou Hei: A punishment system in which, under the premise of clear evidence of guilt, the suspect can be punished without obtaining a confession. 】

The people responsible for this case will be present to witness until the end of the execution.

However, there is a saying that "rules are dead but people are alive".

No matter what kind of laws or rules they are, as long as you use your brain, you can always find ways to get around them.

If you torture a suspect without permission, you will be punished. If this is the case, then I can use "minor punishment" that will not easily leave traces of torture, right?

For example, forcing the suspect to stand all the time.

Another example is to tie the suspect to a pillar, then smear the suspect's body with sugar water, and then place a nest at the feet of the person being interrogated. Although it will not bite, it will make people feel extremely itchy after crawling on the person's body.

of ants...

In the face of these tortures that can make people feel like they are dying, almost all those on trial will be happy to return to the table and continue to answer questions honestly.

Just like now——

No matter what Oka Hiki asked, Terasaka, who had not slept for two days and two nights, was extremely exhausted and on the verge of a mental breakdown, remained silent.

Okabiki, who was in charge of interrogating Terasaka, saw this and was neither anxious nor annoyed. He turned his head directly and said to his companions:

"Bring over the twine, sugar water, and ants."

In an instant, Terasaka's expression changed drastically, and his already pale face instantly became even more bloodless.

I saw his whole body shaking unnaturally.

The shaking was so severe that it looked like I had contracted wind.

"No, don't!"

"I said! I said!"

"No matter what you ask me, I will tell you!"

Okabiki glanced at his companion, signaling him to step back.

"Okay, let's continue - what's your favorite color?"

"black……"

"The people of Kyoto are all a bunch of arrogant, arrogant bastards. Do you agree with this statement?"

"agree……"

"Osaka people are all philistines. Do you agree with this statement?"

"agree……"

"There are no ghosts and gods in this world. Do you agree with this statement?"

"agree……"

"Dorayaki is better than Jinpingtang, do you agree with this statement?"

"agree……"

"You participated in the murders of Kanazawa Chusuke and Kanazawa Qin. Do you agree with this statement?"

"disagree……"

…

Nishino walked silently to his subordinate and patted him on the shoulder.

"Okay, let's change the shift. After asking questions all night, are you tired? Go down and rest quickly."

After receiving Nishino's order, Okabiki didn't waste much time talking.

"yes."

Okabiki responded concisely and forcefully, and then left the interrogation room with his companions.

Nishino pulled up the bench and sat directly opposite Terasaka.

"Okay, Juheiji Terasaka, let's continue. Have you been to Yoshiwara?"

"Ahhhhhhh...!"

Terasaka lowered his head, inserted his fingers into his hair again, and let out a cry of despair.

"This question... I have answered this question no less than 30 times in the past two days...!"

"Then you answer for the 31st time. Answer quickly."

"I have been..."

"Do you like sweets?"

"dislike……"

"What's your favorite animal?"

"Bear……"

"Have you ever eaten bear paws?"

"How could I have ever eaten something so expensive..."

"Have you been to Ezochi?"

"I've never been there..."

…

The question-and-answer session between Nishino and Terasaka lasted about 30 minutes.

From the 31st minute onwards, Terasaka Juheiji became more and more incoherent and his mental state became more and more unstable - he seemed to be really about to collapse.

"Do you like kabuki?"

"dislike……"

"Do you like Joruri Puppetry?"
To be continued...