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| Original Title | 死刑 |
|---|---|
| Author | 上司 小剣 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a city gripped by silent dread, rumors of daily executions ripple through streets where even whispers feel dangerous. Magistrate Arao Tajima-no-kami rules with an iron fist, his gaunt frame radiating authority as he enforces brutal "cleansing" laws to purge corruption. Yet beneath his merciless facade lies an unexpected bond with Nakada Genchiku, a sharp-tongued physician whose integrity withstands the rot of bribery and decay. Their late-night conversations over bitter sake reveal mutual disdain for the city’s greed-stricken officials and nostalgic longing for Edo’s vibrant festivals—a world away from this moral wasteland. \nAs executions mount and severed heads line Sennichimae, Tajima-no-kami’s obsession with order masks growing unease. When an imperial decree demands his immediate return to Edo under ominous terms, he turns to Genchiku in a rare moment of vulnerability. Shadows deepen in the magistrate’s residence, candlelight flickering across unspoken truths as two men confront the weight of power and its consequences. The physician’s wit falters; the executioner’s sake turns to ash. What final reckoning awaits when dawn breaks over this city of silenced throats? |
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