Count D, a fascinating proprietor of a pet shop in Chinatown, offers rare and elusive animals to those seeking something extraordinary. Every purchase is accompanied by a contract: compliance ensures smoothness, while violations absolve the shop from any ensuing mishap. Detective Leon Orcot has noticed a pattern of mysterious, unexplained fatalities among Count D"s clientele and is determined to uncover the cause. The contracts stipulate that owners must provide proper care and keep the animals in secure environments. When these conditions are breached, the shop disclaims responsibility for any harm that may arise.