Fukuzawa gives Rampo a pair of glasses, claiming that wearing them would activate his ability to instantly determine the truth of any situation, and taking them off would give him the ability to tolerate the stupidity of the ordinary person.

Kunikida is being held for a murder that Rampo is certain he didn't commit. Meanwhile, Poe is determined to solve a murder mystery that has had the poilce stumped. Rampo has some thoughts on that situation, too.