Murcielago, Vol. 22

Celine Argente, an internationally wanted perfumer, has entered Japan with a group of conspirators, including a former member of the Metropolitan Police Department. They are working on an invisible poison that creeps through the streets of Ruruie City.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Celine Argente, a renowned perfumer skilled in the lethal art of employing poisons, has arrived in Japan accompanied by a group of conspirators, one of whom formerly served in the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the enigmatic nature of their objectives and the identity of their employer remaining shrouded in secrecy, their mission is about to commence. An undetectable poison begins to spread stealthily through the streets of Ruruie City, casting a sinister shadow over the unsuspecting inhabitants.

As the poison takes hold, the city begins to experience a series of mysterious deaths, each victim exhibiting symptoms that suggest they have been poisoned. The authorities are overwhelmed, and the situation rapidly escalates into a full-blown crisis. The Metropolitan Police Department, led by the experienced Detective Kogoro Mouri, is called upon to investigate the matter.

Mouri and his team begin to unravel the intricate web of conspiracy that surrounds the poisonings. They encounter a diverse range of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. Some are driven by greed, while others are motivated by political or personal gain. As the investigation progresses, Mouri and his team must navigate through a maze of lies and deceit, carefully piecing together the evidence to identify the culprit behind the poisonings.

Meanwhile, Celine Argente and her conspirators continue their work, oblivious to the growing danger they pose to the city. They are determined to carry out their mission, no matter the cost. However, as the stakes become higher and the danger intensifies, Celine begins to question the morality of her actions and the consequences of her actions.

In a climactic confrontation, Mouri and his team face off against Celine and her conspirators. The battle is fierce, and the odds are stacked against them. However, Mouri's determination and intelligence shine through, and he is able to outwit Celine and her team.

In the aftermath of the crisis, the true identity of the employer behind the poisonings is revealed, and the consequences of their actions are laid bare. Celine Argente is arrested, and the city of Ruruie City begins to heal and recover from the trauma of the poisonings.

The story of Celine Argente and the poisonings in Ruruie City serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, power, and the pursuit of revenge. It reminds us that even the most skilled and talented individuals can be driven by their own desires and that the consequences of their actions can have far-reaching and devastating effects.

ISBN-13: 9781975364878