We've been waiting for you. Please get in.
Boss, I brought her here.
Oh, thank you so much for coming all the way. Please. Please come in.
You will keep watching those guys!
Yes, sir.
How was my time?
Not too bad. The average per lap was a minute and a half.
Good. The fastest record of the Monaco Grand Prix was marked in 1975 by...
Niki Lauda of Austria. The average time was 136.58 km/hr.
Here we go!
But, this record will be broken because of my participation this year.
Records exist to be broken.
That's right.
Bet on the Monaco Grand Prix! (Monaco Grand Prix ni Kakero!)
These are still photos of the F1 machine my guys shot.
A 12-cylinder horizontal engine, 500 horse power 12,000 rpm.
When this machine and Lupin's techniques are combined,
the winner tomorrow at the Monaco Grand Prix will be none other than Lupin.
Right. The only thing left for me to figure out is how to make him do what I want him to do.
At Monaco Grand Prix the entire town becomes the circuit.
That's why it's far more dangerous than other races and there are actually more accidents.
So, we need to study the course in advance.
Huh? Hey, Jigen.
By the way, Lupin, there are other famous things in Monaco than the race.
Huh?
Casinos. Why don't we play at the casinos for a change before the big race?
Casinos! Not bad!
All right! Well, Goemon, what are you gonna do?
Hmm. You mean this? All right. I'll come along.
I wonder if he really understands.
Hmm. Really? They're headed for the casinos?
That's exactly what I wanted.
It looks like the stage is set for us to show up.
Everything will be just fine.
Here they are. Three Aces.
Oh, no! I lost seven times in a row. I'm not lucky at all today.
I'm so sorry that I'm winning so much.
Now. Let's play one more time!
No, no, all my fortune is gone! It's all over!
What? Are you done already? Come on, let's play some more.
I don't feel like I'm gonna lose today.
So... please, please someone, please play.
Huh? Are you sure no one wants to play with me?
I'll play against you!
May I?
Huh?
It's been a while, Lupin.
What? Fu... Fujiko dear. How come you're in Monaco?
I was invited by this gentleman, Socrates Nexus.
Nexus? You accepted his invitation without consulting with me?
Now, Mr. Lupin, shall we play one on one?
Darling, I'm cheering for you.
Hah! "Darling, I'm cheering for you"?
I'm not sure if he is Nexus or Texas, but I will accept his challenge!
Hey, Lupin, it's not good to be too emotional when gambling.
How can I not be emotional!
Three cards.
Call!
Straight flush!
Three cards!
Oops.
- Full house! - You have it all, huh?
Lupin, calm down!
Ugh. I never expected this. This is not good. I need to calm down.
Be free from all distracting thoughts!
Very well, Nexus, this is the final bet. I'll add all these!
Boss, Lupin's cards are four Queens.
So, let's call!
Before that, let me add all these on top of that!
Hey, Lupin, stop! That's enough. Withdraw!
No, how can I withdraw after reaching this point?
Now, how would you like this?
That's not enough.
Whoa! No, no. Stop, Lupin! I'm telling you to stop!
How about this?
If you have nothing to bet on, I'll win this game.
Wait, wait! I still have something!
I'll bet on the Formula machine in the parking lot of the hotel!
Hey, Lupin, don't!!!
Very well. Then, let's call.
Sorry. Four Queens. Now let me take all these chips.
Mr. Lupin, you seem to be a very unlucky man. I have four Kings.
Oh, no!
Hmm. Regrets!
Jigen, it's all your fault.
You mentioned a casino and that was the beginning of this whole thing!
Hah! What are you talking about?
You should have quit when I told you to without resisting!
Damn! Now I can't even participate in the Monaco Grand Prix!
- You deserved yourself! - What?
Lupin, you sound pretty upset.
What are you here for, Fujiko?
Uh, Lupin, that's not nice.
I've come with a very good deal for you. Please stop being so upset.
A good deal?
Don't even... Lupin. Fujiko's deals have been pretty crappy.
Uh, you hate me that much? But, this IS a better deal than any other.
Let me just listen to what you have to say!
Socrates Nexus. The guy you met earlier reigns over the underworld in Monaco.
I figured. He didn't look like an ally of justice.
He will be hosting a lavish gambling party at the Monaco Grand Prix tomorrow.
Who are the participants?
Many new millionaires who played poker next to Lupin at the casino earlier.
I see. Since casinos are state-run, everyone enjoys gambling to his heart's content.
That's right. Bets are high-priced, too.
For the Monaco Grand Prix tomorrow, let's see...
...at least enough money to buy Monaco twice or three times over will be moved.
Phew! That's amazing!
Jack E. Stewart from the U.S.
Whitman from England
Nikki Lauda from Austria.
The new millionaires have already placed bets on these major drivers.
Damn! I won't let the sacred race be toyed with for the sake of new millionaires gambling!
Lupin. No matter how mad you get, you can't participate in the race any more!
Not necessarily true yet.
What?
There is one racer those millionaires didn't bet on and he could be a prospective winner.
Lupin, that is YOU. Nexus took notice of it and bet on Lupin.
Now I understand. That's why he made Lupin so emotional at the poker game that...
...he could take Lupin's F1 machine.
Nexus will force Lupin to win for him if Lupin wants to be in the race.
That's right. In addition, Nexus says he will return the car if Lupin wins the race.
Hah! Don't be ridiculous. If I enter the race, I know I'm gonna win for sure.
But, I can't enter the race, knowing it will profit him! Right?
Then, why don't we profit ourselves?
Huh?
What if we take all the betting money?
If we succeed, Nexus will take a huge loss and...
...you can have revenge on the fraudulent poker game.
What? That poker game was a fraud?
Damn! That bastard! All right. I'm in!
What? Lupin agreed to enter the Grand Prix race?
Good job, Miss Fujiko.
The 36th Monaco Grand Prix. The start of the race is minutes away.
The racers look nervous. but the crowd is cheering loudly.
We have big names again this year, it is a top-notch race.
We will bring you the greatest race of the century...
...live from this gondola box seat in the stands,
and three helicopters reporting live.
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace have just arrived at the Royal Box.
Now, will Nikki Lauda from Austria win two years in a row?
We cannot ignore Whitman from England...
or Stuart from the U.S.
And Mr. Lupin, the first time challenger from Japan!
Hello. This is the Nexus residence. Uh, boss!
Have you collected all the betting money?
Yes. We have collected all the money.
We are about to transport the money to the safe in the casino!
Okay. Then, who's got the most bets?
Nikki Lauda from Austria and the second is Whitman from England and...
...the next is Stuart from the U.S.
What about Lupin?
He is absolutely unpopular.
Good. That's very well. Now, if Lupin wins, all the betting money will be mine!
It's about time they transport the money from the mansion to the safe in the casino.
Jigen, Fujiko, Goemon, are you guys ready? It's almost time to start.
O.K.!
Then, we'll carry out the plan as discussed yesterday! I'm counting on you guys!
Following the order of the preliminary heat, all the machines have lined up in the grid.
Only ten seconds to go. Engine Start!
They started all at once! Amazing start dash!
Hmm. He's Nikki Lauda. A prospective winner?
I see, but he is far from my competition!
Lupin, you have such a weakness for Grand Prixes. I knew you were gonna come.
I won't let you get away this time!
Lupin from Japan is by far the top runner at this time.
Lauda from Austria is right behind him and Whitman and Stuart follow behind them.
Good! That's the last batch, right? Hurry up and load it up.
Hmm. They're using an armored car. What a thorough job Nexus is doing!
Count on me to open it up!
All right, we're now rolling!
Your efforts are useless. I, Lupin, will take the money and victory away!
Damn! The tanker truck in front of us runs way too slowly.
Shall we?
We're ready any time.
Huh? What is it?
Stop! It's gasoline!
It's too late!
Ouch, ouch! Hot! Hot!
Uh! Bastard! Do you think you can underestimate us?
Ah! You are...
Lupin, we did it.
Good. Get out of town right away!
That bitch betrayed us. We'll block off all the borders. You won't get out of this town!
What? All that cash was robbed?
Fujiko betrayed us!
Capture them! Get the money back at all costs!
Damn it, Nexus already made arrangements.
Damn it! They got their act together quickly!
Lupin, we're stuck. All the borders are blocked by Nexus'henchmen.
Damn! What a bummer!
- What shall we do? - What can we do?
Hey, Jigen, I've thought of a great idea to transport all this cash!
Those bastards!
You go search that way. You go over there!
I see. That's an excellent idea! I'm gonna drive the tank truck to the pit.
Now, Goemon. Go ahead. We're counting on you.
Sure.
Well, let's get ready, Mr. Jigen!
Lupin is winning by an incredible distance.
He has just entered the final stretch heading for the stadium.
- Lupin, we're all ready in the pit! - Ten-four.
Hey, everyone, here he is! Change all six tires immediately!
Whoa! What is it? What is it? What is it? What is it?
I was waiting for you, Lupin.
Yikes! Zenigata! Pops! I don't have time to play with you right now. Please move over!
Shut up! I've waited for this moment for 100 years! Just give up!
Then, I guess I just have to make you flat.
Whoa! Hey, are you stupid? Stop it!
Are you gonna kill me? The penalty for running over someone is pretty severe!
Is the winner going to be Lupin or Lauda? It will be a one-on-one battle between them.
Lauda, unfortunately, I'm gonna have to let you take this victory this time!
Ah! Lupin's machine veered off course!
He did it! He did it! Due to Lupin's accident, Nikki Lauda won the race easily!
Ahhh!
Ah, boss! What happened was...
What? Fujiko and Lupin were a team? That bastard! Lupin! I'll never forgive you!
- Mr. Nexus! - Huh?
Well, Mr. Nexus, we'd like to get our betting money back.
Uh. Well, the money... Well, Lupin has it.
Well, I will definitely give your money back.
I never meant to pocket the money. No way!
How do you like it, Fujiko dear? It was a success!
I will surely defeat a slot machine this time.
I wonder how Nexus is doing now.
Bankrupt! The emperor of Monaco is bankrupt!
Lupin! Just because of that bastard... He ruined the life of Nexus.
Now, let's have fun. We have plenty of money!
Go! Seventeen of black!
Hmm. Huh?
Y... Yikes!
I've gained more! More!
Oh, no.
Ugh! Having been so humiliated, I cannot live any longer. All I have left to do is...
Wait, Wait! Don't hurry to death, Goemon!
Don't rush into it! There is a little money left in Fujiko's purse!
I don't understand. We were getting lucky again.
I can't believe it! You used up our last stashed-away spending money!
Forgive me! Forgive me! Forgive me! Forgive me!
Wait, Lupin!
Money acquired wrongfully never stays with you.
- Lupin! Wait!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
A Christmas gift will be presented to the President.
It will be a historically significant bottle of Bordeaux wine.
As usual, we have planned to take it.
But, once again, that guy showed up. Good old Zenigata. Next episode:
"A Gift for the President" (The Sleight Before Christmas) See ya!
Next Episode: "A Gift for the President"