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| Original Title | 怪塔王 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | A peaceful summer vacation for siblings Ichihiko and Michiko quickly unravels on Kujūkuri Beach. A chance encounter with the grotesque "Mysterious Tower King" and a peculiar monkey-headed key coincides with the Imperial Navy's state-of-the-art battleship, the *Awaji*, running aground—its steel structure inexplicably warped. Their uncle, the brilliant Detective Homura Sōroku, suspects a connection to the enigmatic tower. What begins as a brave infiltration by Homura and Ichihiko spirals into a high-stakes hunt when the tower itself becomes a rocket, taking Homura captive. Now, Captain Shiota and a desperate secret fleet must confront an adversary wielding unprecedented scientific terror. With national security hanging in the balance, the true identity of this elusive Tower King and his catastrophic plans must be revealed. |
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