Another Famitsu, another batch of DGS news; as previously announced, this time focuses on episode 3.



Episode three, as previously announced, is called "The Adventure of the Speeding Locked Room" and focuses on a murder that took place in a horse-drawn carriage. Ryuunosuke is drawn into the case upon arriving in London, when he's summoned by the Chief Justice, Hurt Vortex, who's described as a strict adherer to science and a man who focuses on time above all else. Vortex assigns Ryuunosuke to take on the case of a man nobody else will defend, and though he says it's a "simple case", there's a mountain of evidence against the man and a severe penalty if he's found guilty.

That man is Cosney Megendal, an English gentleman well-known around town for his almost uncannily good disposition. Although Megendal is well-liked, nobody will take on his defense, on account of legendary prosecutor Barok van Zieks handling the case. Nonetheless, Ryuunosuke gets dropped into court with hardly any time to prepare. Barok, in turn, is a master at presenting evidence at just the right moment to leave an impression on the jury, and he's got plenty up his sleeve.

Finally, a new witness is introduced, Gina Lestrade. A young pickpocket who lives amongst the orphans of London's East End, she witnessed the case while she was, erm, "working" (and seems to take offense at the idea she's anything less than a pro at her job.) But as the case develops and even the carriage itself is brought into court, things take a turn for the unexpected when a fire breaks out in the courtroom. To be continued!

It also looks like we'll get at least one more Famitsu article, as a cat is shown and promised to be explained in a future report.

Update: The official site has added a page covering the episode. Take a gander and listen to some of the sweet, sweet music!

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I wonder what sort of person has a throne room/office/library in a clock tower like that.

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(Now I'm even more pleased with my choice for "Hurt" as a transliteration of the name "ハート". I actually had John Hurt in mind when I came up with that, an English actor who also played a character with a strong connection to time... (and the word Time Vortex!))

HE IS A TIME LORD.

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I didn't know Apollo's cat would end up in a Famitsu article.

Could someone remind me which adventure this case seems to be referring to?


I really hope he doesn't have his own TARDIS. He seems so obvious to play some sort of villainous role.

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Vortex just screams "Gant" to me. I can only see him as a bad guy XD.

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"Lestrade", eh?

Intriguing...

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Damn, the music is so awesome. Good thing I will be in Tokyo for two weeks in July, so I can just buy the OST there.


I am pretty sure Takumi just plays with our expectations here. No way Vortex is the final villain in this game.




Well, she is a thief so at most she is the daughter of the Inspector Lestrade. But she more looks like one of the Baker Street Irregulars.