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Race to the Lunar WorldAuthor: Oshikawa Shunrō
| Original Title | 月世界競争探検 |
|---|---|
| Author | 押川 春浪 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a daring race fueled by love and ambition, two rivals embark on a perilous journey to the moon to uncover the fate of a vanished scientist. Six months after Dr. Shinoyama’s lunar expedition vanishes without a trace, his grief-stricken daughter, Tsukiko, becomes the prize in a deadly wager: Baron Akiyama, a cunning nobleman, and Kumoi Fumihiko, the doctor’s earnest relative, vow to risk their lives to find him. Their airships launch amid roaring crowds, ascending into the unknown. On the desolate lunar surface, Fumihiko discovers remnants of Shinoyama’s wrecked craft and traces him to a shadowy cave—only for Akiyama to ambush them, sparking a treacherous rivalry. Amidst betrayal and gunfire, alliances shatter as both men confront the cost of their obsession. Will loyalty or ambition prevail in this celestial duel? A tale of sacrifice, suspense, and the unyielding human spirit unfolds where love and danger orbit side by side. |
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