In the port city "Fog Harbor" in the 1930s, humid sea breeze intertwined with industrial waste gas, and the year-round sea fog cast a mysterious veil on the city. The main suspense element revolves around the "Mirror Murder Case" - the murderer imitated the unsolved "Fog Harbor Serial Murder Case" twenty years ago. A copper ring engraved with the "Ω" symbol was left at the scene, and all suspects have perfect alibi.
1. Opening scene: Murder on a foggy night
Time: October 15, 1937, 2 a. M.
Location: Back alley of "Black Whale Tavern" in Wugang Wharf District
2. Introduction to the main characters: Detective Shen Lanzhou
- Identity: Former concession patrol room forensic examiner, now independent detective, was dismissed for exposing high-level corruption.
3. Case Overview
- Deceased: Henry Chen, 45 years old, owner of the Black Whale Tavern, was once the first mate of an ocean-going merchant ship, and suddenly settled in Fog Harbor ten years ago.
- Time of death: Between 12:00 and 2:00 in the morning, the forensic doctor determined that the hook wound on the chest was fatal. He had fought violently with others before his death, and there were rope marks on his wrists.
- Key clues:
▶ Weapon
▶Symbol
▶ Bronze Ring
- Suspect:
▶Tavern Bartender Ajie
▶Port Administrator Old Scar
▶Mysterious Woman "Nightingale"