"The Modern Age of the Mysterious (

"Gentlemen, don't jump to conclusions, I have an idea."

Hearing Sean's speech, everyone was quiet and turned to look at him.

After all, it was the man who solved the crisis on the boat, including Christopher, everyone had certain trust in Sean.

Sean said calmly: "I think this game is a test for us by Fuller Verne.

"It's our ideas, beliefs and ways of thinking that are tested."

Sean walked over to Christopher, glanced at the stock broker, and said, "From the experience just now, I partially agree with Mr. Christopher's opinion..."

Everyone's distrust of Ocean City has been slowly rising and fermenting. After hearing what Sean said, several people let out a deep exclamation, as if the last possibility no longer existed.

The hall was overwhelmed with silence, and Sean continued: "Partial agreement does not mean complete agreement.

"I have another guess."

Christopher calmed down: "What guess?"

"This question is a trap." Sean said, "Mr. Verne asked the question: Does Ocean City really exist?

"He didn't ask if the Ocean City in the 'promo' exists.

"That is to say, it is very likely that there is indeed an Ocean City in this world.

"But whether it's as magical as they advertise, not sure."

Solomon clapped his hands lightly. "Oh, I get it! It's like circus or amusement park publicity -- the gimmick is always bigger than the reality!"

Sean nodded, "That's right.

"So my guess is this--

"Mr. Verne did build an Ocean City, but to say it exists entirely on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean is a clever use of language loopholes in propaganda."

Christopher did not personally experience the necklace incident on the Bronze Giant, but he heard about the magic of the "Wayne Dirac" in front of him.

So, quite conceited, he just listened quietly at the moment.

"Perhaps, the real Ocean City is like this..." Sean talked eloquently, and the function quietly played its role, allowing everyone present to enter the country he woven with language, "Most of its areas are still on the ground, and there are Part of it extends into the Atlantic Ocean with the help of the terrain of Avalon Island.

"What we saw in the promo was the part in the sea.

"Maybe the actual effect is not as dramatic as what we saw in the promotional video - after all, they can use the lens and editing to create an optical illusion."

Solomon seems to have completely become an admirer of "Mr. Dirac", and said following Sean's train of thought: "Oh, I see...

"So, they advertise that Ocean City is in the sea, and this sentence can't be wrong!

"Although there is deliberate misleading, from a legal perspective, it is true that they cannot be held responsible for false advertising."

Almost everyone present showed expressions of clearing the fog and seeing the truth.

"That's why Mr. Verne set up such a disappointing landing and a confusing voting game--

"The purpose is to lower our expectations that we are raised to a considerable extent by external publicity.

"When we think we have been deceived and go to that 'paradoxical' Ocean City, we won't have such a big emotion..."

The conceited Christopher rested his chin in his hand, and had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"So..." Sean walked back to his seat, "As for the question raised by Mr. Verne, it is the most sensible choice for us to vote for 'existence' in a while.

"Not only will he not answer incorrectly, but he will also pass his test."

Everyone felt a little like waking up from a dream, and they all nodded slowly.

Only Christopher, still holding his chin, was immersed in his own contemplation.

He doesn't have a function, but his years of career have given him a stronger habit of independent thinking, so he is less likely to be influenced by Sean.

"You're right..." murmured the stockbroker.

"So, what else bothers you?" Sean asked.

Christopher's expression instantly became relaxed, and he nodded: "No problem - I know how to choose."

On the basis of Sean's conjecture, people discussed various possibilities about Ocean City.

The more we discussed, the more we found that Sean's conjecture was most likely correct.

Soon after, the TV screen lit up again, and Verne's figure reappeared: "Ladies and gentlemen, the time for discussion is over, next..."

There were several sounds of unlocking the door, and six of the iron doors surrounding the hall were opened.

"Please enter the room to vote according to the allocation of cabins at the time of arrival..."

Sean took Olivia into a room, and Moonlight and Evan entered the room next to them.

Everyone entered the room, and the door was locked behind them.

The decoration in the room is very simple. A glass tube the size of a baseball is placed on a table. The glass tube passes through the table top and there is a hole that leads to nowhere.

There are also two shells, one black and one white, on the table.

Verne's voice sounded on the loudspeaker in the room: "Next, please vote according to the issue.

"If you believe Ocean City exists, put a white shell into a glass tube.

"On the contrary, please put in the black shell."

Sean went straight to the table and picked up the white shell.

Remembering Christopher's expression at the end, he frowned and his face became solemn.

Still, he threw the white shell into the glass tube.

The shells fell into the hole along the glass tube, and I don't know where they were collected.

After everyone voted, the door to the room reopened.

Everyone returned to the hall.

Everyone looked a little ignorant, only the young stockbroker looked like he was in control of everything.

When it was time to announce the voting results, the TV screen did not light up again, and a man in a tuxedo and a golden smiling face mask appeared in front of the double-opened iron door that had been closed.

Behind him, there is a transparent fish tank.

"Next, the voting results will be announced~lightnovelpub.net~ The voice of the masked man is obviously not Verne." If the voting results are unanimous, everyone will be rewarded.

"If the votes are inconsistent, the majority will be penalized, while the minority will receive all the rewards."

Sean frowned and shook his head gently.

The lights came on, illuminating the fish tank behind the masked man.

There are six shells in the fish tank, five white and one black.

Aunt Sarah and others made suspicious comments.

"It is very regrettable that you failed to pass the test of the game.

"Whoever throws white shells will be punished, and whoever throws black shells will get all the rewards."

Christopher smiled, he looked at Sean and nodded slightly, as if to express "thank you".

He didn't deny Sean's conjecture, he just wanted to get more rewards!

Sean knows that human nature is something that is not worth speculating.

Moreover, he predicted this situation before throwing in the white shell.

As for why he didn't choose to invest in black to get more shares, it's because Sean's purpose is not here at all.

He just hopes to pass the test of the game.

But, in the split second of voting, he realized that this was a game they couldn't pass.

At this moment, Sean didn't feel any surprise or anger at Christopher's selfish behavior, just quietly looked at the slightly proud stock broker.

"Next, Mr. Mayor will explain to you the truth about Ocean City, please listen carefully..."

The TV turned on again, and Verne continued: "It is very regrettable that you have not been able to fulfill my request.

"Before cashing out the rewards and punishments, I would like to announce the correct answer to everyone.

"Ocean City, does it really exist?"