Gekka Ryuzoji

“That is why I decided to infiltrate Ryuuzouji’s castle, in pursuit of the world’s greatest mysteries.
While I have solved many mysteries up until now, the quality of them has been suffocatingly
low.”

“You sure have a taste for luxury.”

“I have come to realize that a lifestyle journeying around the world suits me better than one
lingering in a fixed place. I’m certain that somewhere on this earth, the ‘something mysterious’

I’m seeking is awaiting me.”

Lico sounded like a boy with great aspirations for summer vacation.
He belonged to a different breed of detective, one made up of those who wholeheartedly
devoted themselves to chasing after mysteries. Unlike detectives who served to protect
something or save others, he was free to move and act without restraint.

“Does Ryuuzouji know you’re Rei Mikagami?”

“I don’t think he knew when he first hired me. He might have had faint suspicions about my
identity up until yesterday, but following today’s events, I’m sure his beliefs have cemented into
certainty.”

“Why? Was Ryuuzouji watching you from somewhere?”

“No. I suspect at least one of the assassins was hired by Ryuuzouji himself,” Lico said with a
straight face.

“R-Really? Why would he do that?”

“To kill me—just kidding. More likely to confirm my identity as Rei Mikagami. Since all of the
assassins survived, they will inevitably report back to Ryuuzouji.”