Secret (TAKANAGA Hinako) Manhua

Title: The Enigmatic Note In the bustling city of Neonwood, where secrets whispered in the shadows held more power than the brightest lights, lived a young detective named Alex. Known for his sharp wit and unwavering determination, Alex had solved every case that came his way. But one day, a mysterious note arrived at his office, sending a chill down his spine. The note was simple yet cryptic, with just three words scrawled in elegant script: "The Clock Strikes." Intrigued and slightly unnerved, Alex delved into the heart of the city's underground, where rumors of a clandestine organization lurked. As he followed the trail of clues left by the enigmatic note, Alex soon realized that he had stumbled upon a conspiracy far greater than anything he had encountered before. The clock referenced in the note wasn't just a timepiece - it was a symbol of impending doom, counting down to a catastrophic event that threatened to shake Neonwood to its core. With time ticking away, Alex raced against the clock, piecing together fragments of information and confronting dangerous adversaries along the way. As he delved deeper into the heart of the mystery, he uncovered shocking revelations about his own past and the true nature of the city he called home. In a heart-stopping climax that tested not only his detective skills but also his courage and resolve, Alex finally unraveled the truth behind the ominous note. And as the clock struck midnight, he stood face to face with the mastermind behind it all - a figure from his past, seeking vengeance for sins long forgotten. In a final showdown that blurred the lines between justice and retribution, Alex made a choice that would define not only his own fate but the fate of Neonwood itself. And as the city plunged into darkness, only one question remained: would the clock strike its final toll, or would Alex's relentless pursuit of truth bring light to the shadows once more?