Good thing we made it in time!
There's no puzzle I can't solve! Let’s move on!
Huh? Hey, let’s take a break!
I swear I will defeat Orpheus!
And I WILL get Jin back!
Because You Were Watching
Welcome to the Republic of Amgine.
I’ve heard he wishes to welcome you as national guests.
So now you’re President Enigma’s representative?
Looks like someone’s come up in the world when we weren’t looking.
She was kind enough to pick us up, so do you really have to snap at her?
Antoinette, I said you could tag along, but we’re not here to sightsee.
I’ll have you remember that I’m the one who bought the tickets to Amgine.
Yeah, you did. Thanks.
Wow! This isn’t bad!
Dinner is at 5:00.
We have bedrooms prepared for both of you.
Your clothes are over here.
Wear whatever you like.
Wow! There are even clothes for me!
That’s no big! It just goes to show he knew we were coming!
Can you hear me, Jin Makata--no, Orpheus?
You already know why I’m here, don’t you?
Then drop the act and show yourself!
Let’s get the ball rolling!
Galileo!
Well, we can talk over dinner. I’ll send for you.
Raetsel!
Kaito was worried about you, even after all that’s happen.
He should worry about himself.
I will admit that man is driven.
However, he could not hold a candle to Kaito Daimon.
Gammon went to the Republic of Amgine?!
Yeah. Please look at this.
We have already confirmed that they arrived via an Amgine jet.
He even took Miss Erena! This isn’t the time for his games!
He also heard that message Raetsel delivered.
And there’s only one way to save Jin.
What is it?
Me, Kaito, Rook, Freecell and Gammon.
One out of us five must awaken as a Phi-Brain
and offer our brain to Orpheus as his vessel.
If we do, he will release Jin.
Do you think... he is blindly trying to become a Phi-Bain
simply because his name was listed amongst the candidates?
No. He of all people would never do that.
Right. I imagine Gammon is trying to become Kaito’s shield.
I swear, how very like Galileo to do that.
But even if that’s his plan, this gamble is far too risky
for Gammon at his current ability level.
One false move could cost him his life!
Does he even stand a chance?
For the time being, we’ll have to see how things pan out.
How does it taste?
It’s good! There isn’t any room for complaints.
But you can cut the charade! I’m here to see Orpheus.
How could you say that when you’re making a pig of yourself?
Can’t fight on an empty stomach! Seconds!
You seem to be rather feisty.
Wha--?!
Jin!
Orpheus! You bastard!
A lady companion. You must be confident.
Leave Antoinette out of this!
Puzzles are the issue here!
Weren’t you the one who designated me?
Hurry and get my puzzle ready!
Don’t be so hasty.
I selected you as a candidate, but ultimately,
you are no match for Kaito Daimon.
I don’t stand under anyone!
And I’ll prove it to you!
I, the Great Gammon Sakanoue, will prove it right this friggin’ second!
Wait, Galileo! Calm down!
Shuddup!
Keep outta this!
Raetsel, good news!
You may get your Jin back sooner than I had anticipated.
I shall take this man instead.
In that case, Gammon Sakanoue, I shall grant your wish.
Wh-where is this?!
Welcome, Gammon Sakanoue!
An Armlet of Orpheus slumbers in this Philosopher’s Puzzle.
I knew it! You’re planning to...
Reach the goal on the top floor before the
last grain of sand in the sandglass drops.
Otherwise, everything will disappear.
All that will await you is the bottom of this abyss.
I’m the only one challengin’ you!
She doesn’t have anything to do with this! Let her out!
It’s too late.
Besides, it makes the game more interesting when two lives are on the line.
Bastard! You’re playing dirty!
I’ll be okay.
Wha--?!
Are you sure?
Galileo, you plan on getting the Armlet
and turning into a Phi-Brain before anyone else, don’t you?
You’re trying to protect Kaito Daimon!
In that case, I’ll stay to see the strength of your determination!
Wh-what’s wrong with you?!
One wrong step and you’re a goner!
I know that!
No, you don’t!
Buster, if you’re Galileo, then I’m Antoinette.
Do you think I’d ever regret entrusting my life to a certain puzzle-loving fool?
Since I’m here, I’m going to watch you through to the end!
You’re...
Do you have time for this? The puzzle has already begun.
Damn it!
Since there are different colored panels,
the colors should indicate different pattern movements.
In that case...!
It’s moving! It’s a sliding puzzle!
Next up is a green panel!
From the direction of the sandglass,
don’t the blue panels run vertically and the green panels run horizontally?
You’ve got it!
Watch your step! If you fall, it’s all over.
Puzzle time... Let’s begin!
Blue panels go vertically and green panels go horizontally, which means...
to go up to the next floor, we need...
Red!
Let’s go!
Just like I thought!
What’s the matter?
Won’t a red one take us up?
But that one will lead to a dead end.
This way!
Sure enough, Galileo is amazing when he’s serious!
You’re doing great!
This’ll be a breeze!
Tch! How to make a guy feel sick!
What’s your problem?! And here I was paying you a compliment!
I meant this puzzle!
From here, it’s easy to see where the goal is.
If we can reach the fourth floor with those red panels,
we’ll hit the goal! There aren’t any other routes.
What’s wrong with that?
Okay, let’s go!
How foolish.
Wh-what?!
H-hey, what gives?!
He planted a nasty trap!
How are we supposed to reach the goal
if you don’t know which red panels go up or down?
We get to start over from the beginning, eh?
What’s goin’ on?
No matter where we go, it leads to a dead end!
N-no!
Show me! How will you handle this, Gammon Sakanoue?
What on earth should we do?
Don’t move!
What’s your plan?
There is always an answer to every puzzle!
The game has just begun!
Galileo, time’s running out!
I know!
We’re gonna take a different route this time.
It worked! We’re on the top floor!
It’s too soon to start rejoicin’!
It doesn’t...?
Yeah. I can’t find a route to the goal.
What’s goin’ on?!
This is Galileo’s battle.
All I can do is watch.
No, even if I wanted to help, I don’t know the answer!
So that’s the best you can do?
You shouldn’t have tried your hand at it.
You and that lady can spend all of eternity comforting
one another at the pit of the abyss.
Stuff it!
I’m not gonna let things work out like you expected!
There’s no way I’ll ever give up!
To reach the blue panel that connects to the goal,
we gotta return to the third floor.
But... there isn’t a route to those panels on the third floor!
How are we supposed to reach the goal?
What’s with that panel?
Why is there a panel that can’t move?
There’s something about that panel!
Otherwise, there’s no way anyone could solve this puzzle!
Let’s go, Erena!
All right! Gammon, I trust you!
That’s right! I’m Galileo: The Great Gammon Sakanoue!
So that was the deal.
Over here!
Move it!
Hurry, hurry!
JUMP!
The Armlet of Orpheus?!
Gammon!
It couldn’t be! Did the Armlet consume him?!
Congratulations. Just as you so desired,
you have acquired that which Kaito Daimon possessed.
But it would seem the future I foresaw has come to pass.
No... You’re lying!
Like that’ll ever happen.
Save your bullshit!
I’m light years more impressive than Kaito!
Oh?
How fascinating!
Whenever Kaito Daimon is involved, the future instantly begins to sway.
Tch! You’ll never get me to buy that!
Wait, Gammon!
But no matter how much it sways...
Well, it really wasn’t that tough for someone with my brains!
You didn’t have to watch me after all!
Huh? What’s wrong?
Erena?
Wh-what brought that on?!
Moron! Moron! Moron! MORON!
Quit making me constantly worry about you, you giant moron!
All I could do... was watch.
I... could only watch...
I’m sorry!
I was able to solve it ’cause you were watching.
Hey, didn’t you say my real name for the first time back there?
Huh? I did?
Moron!
What is this...?
Is something wrong?
What the hell is this?
Gammon?
Gammon?!
Gammon! GAMMON!
I know this seems random, but here’s a silly question.
Doubt, let’s say there is a staircase in front of you.
Does it go up or down?
I’d like to assume otherwise, but is this why you summoned me?
Yep.
You’re wasting my time.
No, I’m not. I’m giving you a chance!
Get it right and I’ll let you appear on the show.
You’ll what?!
Next time, “Cheers to 100-Star Jin.”
Cheers to 100-Star Jin
Well, it’s quiz time!
Let’s play up!
Aha ha ha! I’m gonna get some airtime!
Hold it! We should be the stars in this shot!!
Fin Art: Akeru Otsuki