Professor Agasa saw Conan hesitate and assumed he was not interested in the game.
The professor lowered his voice and spoiled it for him. "You'll regret it if you don't go. The game is set in London a hundred years ago, in the Late 19th Century." ...And Shinichi's favorite, Sherlock Holmes, would be appearing and interacting with players. There were also some little Easter eggs in the settings for the identities of Sherlock Holmes, Watson, and Irene.
"London in the Late 19th Century?" Conan muttered helplessly. "Dad really does love that era. But isn't that a bit unsuitable for a game aimed at children...?"
The surroundings suddenly went dark.
Only a single beam of light remained on the stage in the entire banquet hall.
By then, Kudo Yusaku had finished his speech. The presentation had moved on to its next segment.
—Onstage, an egg-shaped Game Pod slowly rose from beneath the floor.
The staff began introducing this miraculous machine:
"This is the revolutionary Game Machine—'Cocoon'!
"Once players enter it, it takes over all of their senses. Sight, touch, smell, even taste—every sensation feels completely real. Players will find themselves in 'another world.'
"This method of achieving 'time travel' uses weak electrical currents to stimulate the user's central nervous system. Not only is it harmless to the body, it can also relieve mental fatigue."
Even the staff member giving the introduction did not know whether that was true.
Still, since that was what the manual said and the device had passed safety inspections, there probably would not be any problems.
As everyone admired the "Cocoon" within the column of light,
Thomas Schindler, lying in wait in the darkness, opened his eyes.
Holding a Stopwatch, he strode toward the place where he intended to silence someone.
A few minutes later.