Read manga: Shisha No Teikoku

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Summary:

The Empire of Corpses is a story that takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson, who is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as labourers—are used to improve industrial development.