The victim was a prominent business tycoon who was killed with a rare and ornate dagger. The victim was found in his house, and there were no signs of forced entry. The crime scene was meticulously staged, and it appeared that the killer knew the victim or had insider knowledge of the premises.

The weapon used in the murder was a rare and ornate dagger, a unique artifact that had been part of the victim's extensive collection of historical weaponry.

The information was kept extremely secret, although journalists had already leaked the information about who was appointed to investigate it, and the next day, all the front pages of the newspapers were screaming: "Detective John Curteys Appointed to Investigate Tragic Case."

They did not make the detective's job any easier, but only added to his troubles. John secretly cursed all those snooping journalists, but it was unavoidable because the victim of this investigation was not a simple man from the street, but an influential tycoon, and everyone was naturally very interested in all the drama that could happen there.

John, stepped into the dimly lit bar, its hazy air heavy with the scent of tobacco and alcohol. He scanned the room, his cold gaze taking in the patrons, searching for any familiar faces or potential witnesses to the murder he had been investigating.

Approaching the counter, John signaled the bartender and ordered a brandy, his drink of choice when blending in with the crowd. Leaning against the worn wall, he observed the lively conversations around him. He hoped to get at least some valuable information.

John’s gaze took in the dark wood paneling of the bar, the smoke-stained ceiling and the dim, amber-hued light that permeated the room. He observed the patrons for a moment, taking note of the few lone men who were drinking solo, the groups of men hunched together at the round tables, and the clusters of people gathered around the pool table that was set up in a far back corner of the bar. John’s gaze fell to the bartender.