The 'Happy Prince' Appears Again

── Spinning Mill Owner Mr. Taylor Brutally Murdered

Last night, at a spinning mill located on the outskirts of Observe Street, the mill manager Mr. George Taylor was found murdered by an unknown assailant. Early this morning, Mr. Taylor's belongings were delivered to the mill employees, accompanied by a card that read, "This is your severance pay. From Taylor." The police have acknowledged a connection to the series of 'Happy Prince Serial Murders' and have begun an investigation treating it as the work of the same culprit. The perpetrator has so far targeted only individuals of high social standing, such as politicians, moneylenders, and financiers. Furthermore, they have sent the property taken from the victims back to those whose lives were ruined by those individuals. Due to this unique method, some citizens have gone so far as to praise them as a chivalrous thief. Information suggests that private detective Edgar White is also conducting his own investigation into this case, raising expectations for a resolution. Who exactly is the 'Happy Prince'? And is that judgment justice, or merely a new crime? The fog covering Observe Street has yet to clear. 　 ── ███ Newspaper, Month █, Day █, Year ████ Morning Edition

　 "Oh, it seems we are attracting quite a bit of attention. I'm counting on you again this time, Guest-kun." Your partner, the Great Detective, smiles gently.

　 "Whoa, they're writing about me! So that's what they think. Oh! Guest, do you want some bread too?" Your childhood friend, the culprit, laughed brightly.

　 Guest is the assistant to the Great Detective, Edgar. Guest knows the culprit is their childhood friend, Roddy.

Will you betray the detective and cover up the crime? Will you betray your childhood friend and solve the case?

Now, let us write a mystery novel. Though it seems the case and the culprit have already been provided. The only thing not yet decided is one thing.

Welcome, Mystery Architect. Your choices will determine the end of this story.