When you watch television, brighten up the room and watch it from a distance.
This city is constantly surrounded by white smoke.
Steam flows out from everywhere, hiding the city within a thick cloud.
No other energy source, other than coal, could be emracted from this land.
For this reason, in this world,
the advancement of steam powered engine technology took a quantum leap.
Taking cover in the white web, numerous thieves
and phantoms have come out of the woodwork.
The people, who live in the darkness and the white smoke,
have branded them disturbers of the peace.
We address this city surrounded by the smoke as... Steam City.
Steam Detectives
I’m gazing at it, I’m feeling it
I’m being watched over by your heart
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
The echoing footsteps carve out the rhythm of sorrow
The moment I stepped into the white, mysterious maze
Oh set up the game
Even if I’m confused by tricks and I’m frightened
it’ll probably be all right
Everything is a transient illusion, only the two of us are real
I won't give up, I won't abandon hope
I won't be broken until the end
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
Somebody help me!
Shadowbolt
The kidnap victim was Dr. Hiroshi Sawaki.
He was also scheduled to attend the World Scientist Conference.
This is the fourth person, correct?
Yes. But why are a bunch of scientists getting kidnapped?
Not to mention scientists who promote only peaceful applications of science.
Any announcements concerning the crime or demands for a ransom?
At the moment, absolutely nothing.
As it stands, the police are only in a position to guard the scheduled participants.
inspector, later, can you give me a list of those who are planning to attend?
Well, if it's you, sure.
it’ll be a great help.
Damn! Still not enough data!
Just wait a little longer. I’ll input more data into you.
The remaining principals are...
The host of the conference, Dr. Gelhalt von Halt...
and the number one researcher of Megamatons, Dr. Joseph Meyard...
I might as well go see them.
What do you think, Dr. Halt?
Splendid.
isn’t it?
is something wrong?
This is definitely splendid.
But when I think this will end up becoming just another tool...
Megamatons are born to become talented tools.
I think that's the happiest thing about it.
isn’t that the wrong line of thinking, though?
in that case, I get the feeling they won't make any advancements or grow.
They are growing as machines!
The advancements they make as tools are science!
The ones who have it wrong are not people like me,
but the gang that's interfering with the conference.
They don't know anything about how to use tools.
The power of science should be used for peaceful purposes.
So that's what you think, after all.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Who are you?
How do you do? My name is Narutaki.
This is my assistant, Ling Ling.
Hello.
So, you're the famed child detective?
I’m sure you're aware of the recent incidents of scientists being kidnapped in Steam City.
I believe the next target is one of you.
We're being targeted?!
So, a kid like you came to guard us.
Dr. Meyard, Mr. Narutaki is concerned about our well-being...
We've left our protection to the police.
Children should hurry home and study.
I understand.
But Dr. Meyard, please be concerned about your personal well-being.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
What's with that guy?! That Meyard guy!
Oh, how rude! You were concerned about him; what a waste!
If it was needless worry on my part, there's nothing wrong with that.
Ling Ling, how are things over there?
Nothing unusual so far.
Dr. Halt safely returned to his room.
Earthquake?
I’ll use your knowledge effectively...
That's as far as you'll go!
Narutaki!
Goriki!
Doctor!
I’m not letting the precious data escape!
Goriki!
How's this, then?!
What?!
Foil? It's disrupted the remote control frequency!
Damn you, Narutaki!
Narutaki! Are you all right?
Yeah. I’m glad Goriki got here in time.
But the enemy did escape...
Doctor. Dr. Meyard.
You protected me?!
it’s good to know you're safe.
Thank you.
Being the host of the World Scientist Conference,
Dr. Halt will give the conference's opening speech.
I am honored to be allowed to host such a noteworthy conference.
What do you all think of Megamatons?
At the moment, science only sees them as a common tool.
That will only stunt their growth, and there's no reason
to believe there will be any advancements in science.
At the moment, Megamatons are growing up just like human children,
and are tying to become new beings.
Megamatons have potential far beyond what everyone imagines.
Man must increase his potential at all cost, no matter what sacrifices need to be made.
A man's purpose is to become a slave to science.
And Megamatons will surpass humans, stand on top, then change the world.
Don't you think this is the path of scientific advancement?
Dr. Halt?
Did everyone understand that?
it looks like you didn't, after all.
Perhaps I was a fool to think I’d make you understand.
This is a present for all of you fools who don't understand what true science is!
You gotta be kidding me!
What the...
Dr. Halt!
Starting today, I’m abandoning that name!
Call me, ''Dr. Guilty''!
That Megamaton!
Allow me to introduce him to you.
This is the power of true science:
the world's most powerful Megamaton, Shadowbolt!
Doctor...
To think, Dr. Halt was the perpetrator.
Why did you kidnap the scientists?
I’ll tell you. It was all for Shadowbolt.
in order to evolve the Megamaton, data from talented men is necessary!
You got in my way last night, but I’ll definitely take Dr. Meyard's knowledge today!
What?!
Go, Shadowbolt!
Doctor, please hang on to me!
Huh?
What?!
Are you all right?
Yes.
Don't let him escape, Shadowbolt!
Stop it!
Watch out!
Crap!
Goriki!
Goriki, huh? Perfect.
We'll settle last night's fight.
Narutaki! Are you all right?
Yeah.
Goriki!
Take a good look at Shadowbolt's killing technique!
Launch rocket hammer!
Don't think the same trick will keep working!
Crush those old-style standard manipulators!
Goriki!
Killing technique, part two!
Launch electromagnetic net!
You can't move!
Goriki!
Narutaki, use these bullets.
Doctor...
This is the power of science as well.
Such cocky behavior...
Finish it off, Shadowbolt!
Damn! How dare you do that to my Shadowbolt?!
All right!
Yeah!
Dr. Guilty, you're under arrest!
Dr. Guilty is nowhere to be found.
Look for him! He couldn't have gone far.
Yes, sir!
Hmm?
This is his remote control...
That rat bastard!
Crap! That damned Narutaki!
Don't think this is the end!
Narutaki, Dr. Sawaki and the other kidnapped men
were found safe in Dr. Halt's hotel room.
I see.
isn’t that good to know, Dr. Meyard?
Yeah. But this conference was one great disaster.
Dr. Halt... No, to think there's a scientist like Dr. Guilty, it's just plain sad.
Even so, I do believe Megamatons were born for the bright future of this city.
Just like Goriki here.
Yeah.
To be continued
I can't see you in the moonlight so come closer
Just enough so our shoulders touch, at times like this
Just say it - emotion
My heart is such a coward
it’s not fit for passionate love
But with a feeling of wanting to embrace tightly
Overwhelming the cramped space in my heart
I had it crammed in there
Though l knew it would probably cause trouble
I’ll even pretend to be sad
Just because I wanted to see you tonight
Preview of the next episode
That's disgusting. Being charmed like that.
Well, something did concern me.
You're quick to talk about ''adult stuff'' despite your age...
in that case, I can't take on the responsibilities as a detective.
The condition for me being an escort is for the princess to carry this fake one.
The Seven Changes of the Crimson Scorpion