My little sister's at Torneo's vacation home right now.
Vacation home? She isn't at his mansion?
Yes, he goes to his vacation home every second Saturday without exception.
So, he takes his hostage with him to his vacation home on every Saturday, huh?
Yes... 'cause they just do crazy stuff.
W- we might be pretty crazy, too...
There're lots of watchmen at the front gate, so...
The beating [of an insect's wings]
Lightly, lightly, floating...
Carrying our feelings
That's how it always starts... under the azure sky
After making a vow, I now set off
Yeah, the desert glitters with a golden hue (The wind is scorching)
I'm searching for a diamond flower (I keep on wandering)
Now, for the first time in my life,
I live for someone else
There's something I wanna protect
I'll never, ever lose it again
Resound, my heartbeat!
A heartbeat smaller and fragile, but tougher than anyone's.
"Cat in the Darkness"
Wh- what the hell is going on?
He's alive...
Apparently, they were all knocked unconscious by one blow...
Sven-san! Looks like she's in a room upstairs...
B- Black Cat!
Hold it!
You again... Stay out of my way!
Not a chance!
I've got a huge pile of bills, and... No, what I mean is...
You'd just point your gun at a child like that!?
Please! Let that girl go!!
This is what I do...
So, you're just Chronos' pet cat after all...
Blood...
This smells of blood.
The game's over!
Just drop your guns and raise your hands.
Well, well... Welcome, my guests.
So the final boss shows himself, huh?
But you're a little too dangerous to be called guests.
We're fitting guests for you, aren't we?
This guest talks a lot. But the smart remarks end here.
Sorry, but I'll have to ask my guests...
...to disappear now.
H- hey! No!!!
Shoot! Shoot!!
Wait! You're gonna shoot Eve!!
B- Black Cat...
No matter how many rats sneak into my place,
they'll just become prey for my masterpiece.
It's now morning, but it seems like they're not after us, doesn't it?
Wh- why are you dressed like that?
You have to be well-groomed, even if it's just for making coffee.
That's gentleman's etiquette, you know...
Gentleman's... huh?
Well...
Isn't it about time for you to tell me the truth?
What?
It's no use hiding it.
You wouldn't refer to your own sister as "that girl", right?
Also, why would Black Cat be after your little sister?
You don't have to think very hard to realize something's odd, right?
I've known that something was up ever since you told me
that she was kidnapped by Torneo...
Miss Rinslet Walker, the ace female thief...
Now that you've figured it out, I guess I have no choice...
Well done, Sven Vollfied, ex-IBI agent...
So, what are you after?
That girl...
...is the ultimate bio-weapon.
Bio-weapon?
Are you familiar with nanotechnology?
I've heard of it...
There's a type of engineering that uses micro-robots called nanomachines,
which are a nano-meter in size.
That's nanotechnology...
It was supposed to be used for things like helping to overcome intractable diseases
by altering the structure of DNA,
and creating new materials by rearranging molecules, but...
But?
You've heard about that military facility that collapsed a few years ago, haven't you?
If I remember correctly, an ammunition dump within the facility exploded, right?
The one that caused the deaths of more than 10,000 people...
That was a tragic accident...
What if it wasn't an accident?
You don't mean!
It was Torneo who caused that accident.
His goal was to steal nanotechnology that was sealed within the military facility,
and to have it traded as a military weapon...
No way. Are you saying he caused that many deaths for that?
Then-!
That's right.
The ultimate bio-weapon created using that stolen nanotechnology is...
That girl... Eve, huh?
And, your goal would be to steal that nanotechnology data, huh?
Of course! What else would it be!?
If I take that data back to the military, I'll get a huge reward for it!
This is like hitting the jackpot, don't you think!?
Whatever...
Hey, where're you going!?
I'm gonna go buy some cigarettes.
Now it's cold...
So, you're just Chronos' pet cat after all...
T- Torneo-sama, please forgive me!
Please don't kill me!
The mistake you made is worth the ultimate punishment.
I- It was certainly my mistake that the intruders snuck in
but I didn't expect that Black Cat to come to your secret vacation home.
It wasn't just Black Cat. You also let two rats into-
Now, hold on, Flit.
If you don't want to die, then run...
What?
Don't you get it? It's a game of "tag".
Run, run, run for your life!
Eve!
It's time to play a game of tag.
Tag...
The one who's it has to hunt down the prey.
Understand?
I am...
...it.
The smell of blood...
What's the matter, Eve? Finish him off!
This isn't...
This isn't the prey I'm hunting for...
Yes, sir!
No, don't!
There's still a lot to teach her about being a weapon...
But, she's a complete success as she can transform in a split second.
She'll be completed soon... soon.
Wh- What happened?
Out of the way...
You...
What are you doing!? Go back to your room!
Out of the way...
If you don't go back right away-
Two packs of Lamies, ma'am.
Okay.
The question is, what's my next move?
That girl is the ultimate bio-weapon...
Tiptoe, tiptoe, tippy toe...
--You are... --Yes, yes, yes!
--Who are you? --Who!? What?
Young lady, what're you doing in a place like this?
I...
...am it.
What?
It...
Where's Eve!?
Y- yes, sir! It seems that she's not on the premises!
What!?
Flit!
Yes, sir!
If something happens to Eve, you know what that means, right?
She's wearing a bracelet transmitter just in case.
So, young lady, what're you doing in a place like this?
Where... am I?
Are you lost?
Lost...
No...
I... am it.
Until I catch him, I can't finish playing... tag.
Oh, I see!
What are you doing here?
I dare not say that I'm trying to capture you...
I just, um... you know-
I came to feed the doves! 'Cause they're cute!
Feed?
Well, feed, feed, feed, feed for the doves...
I used up all the feed earlier so I don't have any left.
I see...
Wait here. I'll go buy some!
Thank you very much!
Here, ice cream!
Feed?
First, we have to feed ourselves.
It's cold and sweet...
And yet, the sweetness isn't heavy.
The feeling as it melts in your mouth is great and-
Here, use this to wipe your mouth.
This is a weapon?
Ice cream...
...tastes good.
Hey, hey, if you're impressed with something like ice cream, you're in for a treat!
--In for a treat? --Yeah!
By that I mean there's lots of good food out there that tastes better than this!
Good food?
Steak, coffee, cigarettes and beer...
Oh, those're my favorites, I guess...
Cakes, chocolates, tiramisu, tapioca pudding, annin-dofu-
Gentlemen don't like sweets much, so...
So, there're many... I don't know much about the outside, so...
Now, watch.
There!
All right!
Do you wanna go out for good food some time!?
Good food?
Yep! There's a whole lot of good stuff out there besides sweets!
Curry with rice, hamburger steak, spaghetti Neapolitan...
Will you take me to eat good food?
Yes, it's a promise.
Promise...
Promise!
Oh, come to think of it, they were selling crapes at that food stand, too...
Wait here!
Now, which one shall I get?
--We're going home, Eve. --Hold it!
Shit!
Wait!
Promise...
The smell of blood...
Hi there!
You're looking better than I thought, Train.
Shall I give you a hand if you're having trouble with your mission?
It's none of your business.
Did you run into the bio-weapon girl?
I'm sure it's not the case
that you couldn't shoot because the target was a child, right?
When it comes to Numbers' missions,
it doesn't really matter whether the target is an adult or a child.
That's my Train! I knew I didn't place my confidence in you for nothing.
If you're done here, get lost already!
Transform...
You know what Torneo stole from a military base a few years ago, don't you?
That's right. The data about "nanotechnology".
It's rumored that the attack capability developed using that nanotechnology...
is the ability to transform.
By altering the sequence of cells in her body,
she can become a "devil", an "angel"...
and she can also become a "silent weapon", too...
That is the "transform" ability...
You met Eve in the park!? And, you're saying she was taken away!?
Yeah...
Why're you so calm!? Why didn't you bring her back with you!?
Can't be helped...
"Can't be helped"? But...
There's one thing I found out...
She's not some sort of weapon.
She's just a girl who grew up in a slightly different world.
Even with nanotechnology,
if you use it for good, it'll take you in the right direction.
Torneo Rudman...
As a sweeper, no, as a gentleman, I won't let you get away with this...
But it seems that you don't have to fear...
I heard that the girl isn't actually complete as a weapon yet.
Which means that sooner is better if you want to attack her.
So, what're you gonna do?
So, what're you going to do now?
It's easy!
I'll make a lot of noise so that they'll notice.
Then, Torneo'll probably use Eve...
So, that's when you'll attack her!
That's when I'll rescue her.
Then, as I thought...
I'll head in from the front!
I'll set off loud fireworks!
Wait! No matter what you say, this is crazy!
Don't worry. I have a trump card.
T- trump card?
If it comes down to it, I'll take a good look at my enemy with both eyes.
Are you nuts!? What're you talking about!?
Well, I guess I'll go keep my promise!
That's right, Train.
That's the almighty human that I want...
Train...
You're truly above them all!
The stars in the night sky are my tears
Goddess of the moon, angel of the stars!
Please stop time tonight!
Please show yourself, even if just a little
Around the time the first evening star appears, I hear footsteps approaching
The only time I can see you is when the moon is shining
Please let me dream a little
'Cause it'll become an illusion by morning
Even though I know it, I still feel lonely
The stars in the night sky are my tears
You held me in your arms and your passionate lips met mine
Please don't let go of me
I'm about to melt in your arms
But morning is almost here
Goddess of the moon, angel of the stars!
I pray to you, please stop time
"Next Episode"
The super cool thief Rinslet Walker arrives on the scene!
Rats! I thought I'd just waltz in and obtain the nanotechnology weapon,
but things don't look too good.
The weapon's thinking about something.
Though it's unlike Sven, he's developed a father's love,
and even Chronos' assassin is now getting involved...
If things go on like this, my plan's gonna be ruined!
How should I put it... I just wish life could be simpler...
"Smiling Cat" How should I put it... I just wish life could be simpler...