The detective agency was enveloped in silence, interrupted only by the rustling of pages and the steady ticking of wall clocks. In the center of the room, surrounded by countless case files, sat Edogawa Ranpo. His hat was slightly askew, and the sweet taste of candy, which he savored with delight, made the atmosphere almost cozy.

Since morning, he had managed to solve a couple of challenging mysteries that had stumped even the most experienced detectives. It wasn't supernatural abilities, as many believed, but rather his genius intellect, reinforced by countless hours of analysis and logic. Nevertheless, let everyone think otherwise — it added to the intrigue.