THE VIKING'S BEQUEST
This geothermal centre uses a revolutionary technique:
the control of molten lava.
I believe it will revolutionise the production of electricity
as we know it today.
All humanity will be able to afford electric power.
Dr Ragnarsdottir, you haven't responded to my consortium's offer
to buy all rights to your discovery.
Quite right, Mr Holsten.
I have no intention of selling anything whatsoever.
Scientific breakthroughs belong to all humanity.
Congratulations!
At last, a discovery that can actually help humanity.
I have a question.
Are your drill pits strong enough
to stand up to this region's earth tremors?
I'm sure the doctor has taken all the precautions.
Right, Captain Blake?
Absolutely. But I admit I dislike these incessant earthquakes.
Don't worry, gentlemen.
Here in Iceland, we know all about earthquakes.
Taking precautions is second nature.
Don't worry. Just a small tremor.
Let's go and look at the equipment.
Anna, the steam pressure is down considerably.
After that tremor, it's normal.
The molten lava and the steam
are carefully controlled to provide unimaginable power.
Now I shall access pure geothermal
power!
I'm very impressed, doctor.
So you'll lower your offer?
Certainly not.
Even Einstein had his bad days.
Could we go over your figures tomorrow?
Dr Fuentes,
you're not one of our leading skiers.
And Dr Ragnarsdottir
isn't qualified, financially or otherwise,
to see this project to a conclusion.
I'm afraid you scientists are not very practical.
That's not fair. It's merely a...
My company can test her process. Not only that,
she'll need professionals to market it.
With all due respect,
I believe her discovery is far too important
to be in the hands of a single party,
Of course, I'm sure she'd appreciate your help.
But this idea absolutely must be shared, Mr Holsten.
Well, Blake, do you think you can make him see sense?
I'm only an innocent bystander.
But Dr Fuentes has a point.
I'm far from certain that an industrial trust
is the best solution.
See?
Good heavens! Blake!
Thank goodness. You're safe.
We thought you were done for.
You were lucky to escape so lightly.
It depends on your point of view.
I can't imagine what could have gone wrong, Anna.
Your calculations are fine.
Maybe we should go over them again.
No, Philip.
You've done enough.
Come and see the village.
It's just across the bay.
I'll make a few purchases.
See those rocks over there?
The "Warriors of Ragnar".
Ragnar was a king who fought the Vikings
until his last sea battle.
Legend says his ship was engulfed in a whirlpool,
but his soldiers were turned to stone,
ready to come to life when Iceland needs them.
Look up there.
Can't you see a head? An arm?
To be absolutely honest... no.
Don't worry. Neither can I.
By the way, this King Ragnar
wouldn't be one of your ancestors,
would he, doctor?
Yes, theoretically,
just as he'd be the forefather
of a thousand other Ragnarsdottirs and Ragnarssons in Iceland.
That's what those names mean:
sons and daughters of Ragnar.
A pity. I think you'd make an excellent princess.
Thank you, kind sir.
Sorry, that was a rough landing.
Climb up to those houses,
you'll find yourself in the bustling heart of Ragnarsfadir.
Another Ragnar!
The shop's above the village.
You can catch a bus back.
It leaves at eleven.
I'll see you at noon.
You promised to wear
full Scots regalia!
Anybody there?
I say!
May I help you, sir?
Yes, thanks. I was just looking about...
So I see.
Could you tell me something about this brooch?
You've come at just the right time.
It's from the treasure of Ragnar the Great, who ruled...
That's riveting, but he died 11 centuries ago.
So I can't believe you've kept this in stock for so long.
Let's say it's inspired by traditional Viking work.
A wonderful job.
An old hermit in the hills
brings them in.
Exquisitely crafted works of art.
Feast your eyes on these runes.
What do they mean?
I'm afraid I can't help you.
Nowadays no one reads runes.
How much for it?
How much are you offering?
Thank you very much, sir.
Have a nice day.
Wait for me!
Delicious!
Lichen. A speciality.
A fascinating project.
To Doctor Ragnarsdottir
and the success of her discovery.
To fruitful cooperation between science and industry.
Bravo!
Gentlemen, I have an idea. How about a sauna?
There's a sauna here?
Indeed. Another advantage of my project:
hot water in abundance!
Go down and you'll see what I mean.
- Wonderful! - Let's go.
Not coming, Philip?
Well, I...
Do go. It's so relaxing.
I'll just finish my wine.
A superb brooch.
What? Oh, the brooch. I bought it in the village.
May I see?
Only a trinket, I'm afraid.
It says "Ragnar the Great".
It's the right period.
You mean...
It's over 1,000 years old.
Incredible! What a marvellous archaeological find.
I'll track down that hermit tomorrow.
Who knows what else he's found?
The ground's burning. I've never felt anything like it.
Isn't it dangerous?
Keep out of the deepest pools
or you'll end up looking like a lobster.
Captain Blake, come here!
There's been an accident.
What happened?
The bridge is in shreds.
The rope, quick!
Watch out, captain.
Francis!
Well, well.
Philip, that wasn't an earthquake.
Why would anyone blow up the bus?
They wanted the bridge.
To isolate the research centre.
I'll warn Anna.
I'll go back to the village.
I've seen that car somewhere before.
The hermit!
Wait!
Loki! That's a fine welcome for a visitor.
Is that bird yours?
In a way.
Where did you find that?
This gewgaw?
That "gewgaw" could be an archaeological treasure.
So that's why he's been prowling around.
Who?
Big, loud, with a broken nose.
I must be on my way.
I hope we can discuss this brooch someday soon.
I could take you and show you where they are.
More brooches?
Treasure that would interest anyone, not just archaeologists.
Far from here?
Near the centre.
- Let's go. - If you like.
But in your boat. A man your size would swamp my cockleshell.
I'm sure something suspicious is going on.
These earth tremors are too convenient for words.
I found a detonator under the bridge.
Someone planted a bomb?
Not one, several.
To isolate the centre.
Lock up these plans right away.
Why?
Whoever is setting off the explosions has a reason.
Do you believe the legend about Ragnar's warriors?
Of course not. They were swallowed in a whirlpool.
Their ship was never found.
Here we are.
It's up there.
And how am I supposed to get up there? Fly?
Climb up the cliffs.
It all seems normal.
But Philip should be back by now.
Come in.
Doctor, come quick!
What is it?
I found something in the sauna.
What?
It's very odd.
I can't describe it. You have to see it for yourself.
A research centre this small
isn't equipped to exploit your great discovery
as it deserves.
I believe I'd made it clear that the subject is closed.
My invention will serve humanity and that's final.
Now, where is it?
Down this cleft.
But imagine if the plans were lost
or the research centre was wrecked by an earthquake.
The plans are safe
and the centre was designed to withstand tremors.
And what if you had an accident?
Accidents do happen.
What are you driving at?
It couldn't be simpler.
You!
Blake warned me about sabotage.
I'll take care of that fine fellow.
But first it'll be a pleasure to deal with you.
Anna!
Help, someone! Help me!
Anna!
Well done.
Can you hear me? Your net tore. I'm trapped.
It was a strong net.
Listen. Hurry to the research centre
and tell Captain Blake what happened.
Yes, I'll go and fetch some more nets.
I'll only be half an hour.
No. Get Captain Blake!
Do you hear me?
Is anyone there?
Help!
Answer me!
Help!
Anna?
Well!
What's happened?
We heard shots.
A burglar.
But a very notorious one, I'm afraid.
What do you mean?
I think my old enemy Olrik has decided to get involved.
Scotsman... grotto... prisoner...
call centre, alert captain... rocks and stones...
Keep it up.
You'll be telling us fairy tales next.
My net broke.
I should have used nylon.
I need help.
Have to do everything myself.
Hello. Get me the centre, quickly.
Yes, the geothermal research centre.
May I speak to Professor Holsten?
It's for you, professor.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
Yes.
Hello, boss. I think I've tracked down Mortimer.
Where exactly?
Down a crevasse.
He can't get out.
Where do you say?
We'd need a boat.
Thank you, my friend.
I believe we have located our missing Mortimer.
Where? Who was that?
A villager. Our colleague is stuck in a nearby fjord.
- I'll take the launch. - No.
We'll take the launch.
Round the point.
Certainly, captain.
I believe this place will do just fine.
Mr Holsten.
What?
Haven't you forgotten something?
Your gun, Colonel Olrik.
I don't think so.
Where are Mortimer and Ragnarsdottir?
My dear Blake...
Stop right there!
Their lives will soon be over.
Olrik, we'll meet again.
Can you hear me?
Anna!
By Jove!
The legendary drakar of Ragnar.
Anna, can you hear me?
I hope they've found Professor Mortimer.
Gentlemen,
Professor Mortimer is safe and sound.
Where is he?
Isn't Captain Blake with you?
Yes. Follow me.
Come in, please.
I can't see a thing.
What are we looking for?
Your beard! But you're...
Here we are again, Professor Sato.
Colonel Olrik!
I must find a way
to warn the others somehow.
How much longer?
Half an hour should do it.
And then... boom!
We don't have enough.
You're wrong there.
This is one of the most unstable sites on the planet.
Nature will do the rest.
This is all very strange.
By the tartan of clan MacGregor!
Spirit or devil, stay where you are!
O my warriors...
Earth, fire, air, water...
To the fire and on to destiny!
Anna!
The winds shall rise
and empower the ship!
What on earth is that?
Philip?
Philip, I'm here.
Francis, what are you doing there?
Jump down.
Come on, jump.
It's now or never.
Good to see you.
Bit chilly for a midnight dip!
And I forgot my swimming trunks!
There!
Now what?
Ragnar's warriors!
Raise up the winds now!
Loki, now stop that.
I'm getting too old for this sort of thing.
But they won't get away with it, or I'm not Ragnar Ragnarsson.
Quick, the plans.
Now move it. We only have ten minutes and then...
Boom!
Get the helicopter.
I'll join you outside.
To the left.
Incredible. But what are they?
Ragnarok! Thor! Sketta!
My island is endangered.
Are you Ragnar? Anna?
Earth, fire, air, water!
Go away! Go away!
Leave this place, it's going to explode.
They're blowing up the centre.
What's going on?
A small diversion arranged by Mr Holsten.
Or should I say Olrik?
Olrik?
In person.
That explains a lot, then.
Look. Snaeffel is erupting.
The entire country is endangered.
The battle between fire and ice commences.
To the fire and on to destiny!
What's the point of this sorcery?
Look, Francis.
Ragnar's warriors.
Anna's awakened them.
Let's go and save the others.
I'll come with you.
Where's that from?
Give yourself up.
Never!
By the tartan of clan MacGregor!
The lava's coming right at us.
We'll see to the centre.
OK, I'll see to Olrik.
Take this.
You may need it.
Sato! Fuentes!
Mr Einar!
They've rigged the equipment.
What're you doing?
Be careful!
I must be careful or it'll all blow up.
He came this way.
Quick! We don't have much time.
Be careful.
We have no choice. We have less than a minute.
Only two wires are connected to the bomb.
The others are a trap.
But which ones? The red,
the blue or the orange?
Unless...
Ten, nine, eight, seven,
six, five, four,
three, two, one,
zero.
Bravo, professor.
As a child I used to set back the clock so I could stay up late.
The security system.
We can't breathe.
Help! Help!
O my warriors!
To the fire and on to your destiny!
The lava's stopped.
Good heavens!
What's happening?
We all heard the volcano rumbling.
We're out of danger. I'll explain later.
Let's go!
I admit I'm somewhat surprised
to see you again, captain.
But it will be the last time.
Kindly place your gun on the ground.
Now place your hands on your head and walk towards me.
A bit warmer than the bath you planned for me, Olrik.
I'll be on my way.
Miserable scoundrel!
You win this time.
But next time you won't escape.
Get away!
Well, back to the drawing board, I suppose.
Ragnar's warriors!
These are for you, my daughter, to remind you of me.
You will see to my descendants.
I now return to the land of the shadows.
Anna, are you all right?
I had the strangest dream.
The warriors!
They stopped the volcano.
Come quick and see how they...
And what have we here?
Enough important artefacts
to furnish a museum in Ragnar's honour.
But who'll have time to do it?
I have an idea.
The centre, the plans...
We could all work together on them
and have no need to keep secrets from one another.
I'll provide our centre on Tierra del Fuego.
To Ragnar!
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