"Say it. Give me the order. Tell me to cast magic on that man. Just one word. His mind will shatter, but the case will be solved!"
 
Fantasy Action set in a world where magic - once exclusive to the aristocracy - has become widespread, leading to a sharp increase in crime. In response, the Imperial Kingdom established the Magic Crime Investigation Bureau. One of these detectives is tasked to handle all Witch-related cases. But it's not easy dealing with these charming but dangerous women whose powers can only get restricted by special collars. Women like his wicked Witch partner, the so-called Demon Doll.

When the nobility tries to monopolize magic, the crime rate surges. As a countermeasure, the Empire establishes a bureau dedicated to investigating magical crimes. Rogue, a detective, is reassigned to the sixth branch office because of his superior's-Velladonna's-scheming. There, he'll work alongside a witch who almost destroyed the Empire Because of the dangers such witches pose, they are bound with collars that restrict their power. However, Rogue's charming new partner, "the Puppeteer," has no qualms about toying with him!
 
(Source: Yen Press)
 
Note: Grand Prize winner in the 30th Dengeki Novel Awards.

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