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| Original Title | 少年探偵長 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Haruki Kiyoshi's ordinary life in a quiet port town takes a dark turn during a mountain climb. A dying man entrusts him with a cryptic artificial eye, whispering of a "world treasure" and fearsome villains, before being snatched away by a mysterious helicopter. Soon, Haruki's friend, Ushimaru, is also abducted, pulled into the same deadly vortex. Now holding half of a legendary golden medallion and a burnt silk clue, Haruki finds himself targeted by the ruthless, masked leader Shima Kenshaku and his technologically advanced syndicate. As he deciphers ancient secrets and evades relentless pursuit, Haruki must protect his friend and safeguard a treasure that pits him against a world of deceit, hidden identities, and deadly traps. Can this boy detective unravel the mystery and survive a confrontation that will determine the fate of immense wealth? |
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