Adrian Cross was once a promising detective, but years of unresolved cases have left his name tarnished. Now branded the “Detective of No Success” and one step away from losing his badge, Adrian has already resigned himself to failure.

Until one night in a desolate park, a mysterious voice dings into his mind.

[System Online.]
Welcome, Detective. All Quests Are Mandatory. Failure = Death.

The Crime Solver System has bound itself to Adrian. Every case is now a life-or-death trial. Every unsolved mystery, every overlooked clue, carries a fatal price. With only hours ticking away, Adrian is forced to chase impossible cases, unravel lies, and confront criminals who seem untouchable.

But the deeper he goes, the more the system evolves. Quests intertwine. Evidence shifts. And Adrian realizes he is not the only “Player” in this deadly game.

To survive, he must become more than a detective. He must become the First True Detective—or die trying.

Chapter 1 - Chapter 1 — Detective of No Success