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| Original Title | 魔都 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久生 十蘭 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of a bustling Tokyo, Furuichi Kaju is just another overlooked tabloid reporter, yearning for the one big story that will make his name. But a chaotic New Year's Eve transforms his life overnight when he stumbles upon a mysterious death and is utterly mistaken for the Emperor of Annam. Suddenly, Kaju finds himself trapped in a sinister web of international intrigue, involving a murdered courtesan, a missing monarch, and a priceless imperial diamond. As he navigates treacherous political currents and a city teeming with shadows, he must maintain his audacious impersonation to uncover a truth that could shake empires, all while assassins hunt for the real emperor. This ordinary man must survive the deadly game of mistaken identity and secure the scoop of a lifetime before Tokyo’s demon capital claims him. |
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