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Original Title	死の航海
Author	国枝 史郎
Genre	Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In the vibrant, sun-drenched chaos of Port Said, an old, destitute sailor named Frank harbors an unshakable, fantastical conviction: a magnificent merchant ship, its prow gleaming with a golden eagle, awaits him as its rightful captain. Cast aside by a world that sees only madness, his last desperate plea for shelter is answered by the enigmatic young sailor, Gabriele. Granted an unexpectedly splendid room, Frank confides his lifelong dream, unaware that Gabriele’s seemingly compassionate act conceals a chilling, sinister design. As night descends, Frank glimpses his fabled vessel on the dark horizon, utterly absorbed in his impending voyage. But a heinous crime has been committed, and Frank's fragile delusion is about to become tangled in a terrifying reality. What sinister currents truly guide this journey, and what unimaginable price will be paid for a dream forged in the depths of despair?