He says to shoot.
Death to traitors.
Among espers, that is the law.
The Melody of Assassination
Aren't you coming? What are you doing?
I'm coming right now.
Ow! Ow...
S-Stop.
Never mind. Go away.
Don't cross this line.
Are we in grade school?
What the hell?!
You can't be staring at her like that.
It's practically criminal.
Shut up!
I don't want to hear that from a real criminal.
Well, you're one of us, too.
In many ways, you lack self-awareness.
Hey!
Everyone, hurry and get out.
What?
It was in the ocean nearby, so...
S-Sta...
Stay away!
Scheduled report.
Since boarding the Catastrophe,
it's already been a week.
Let me introduce our new member, starting today.
The newbie, Andy Hinomiya-kun.
His ability is...
Momotaro?
Okay!
Prepare to die!
Momotaro's power...
It disappeared.
In other words, that's the ability to negate other ESP?
Magi, it's great that you catch on so fast.
Yugiri, can you read his mind?
I cannot.
If Yugiri can't read him, it's for real.
What's wrong?
She's saying her head hurts.
Because this power affects other espers' bodies,
if you're too close, you could experience symptoms
such as headaches, dizziness, or toothaches.
What?
You shouldn't look at him that way.
It isn't as though he chose to be born into this body.
Be nice and get along.
Don't treat me like some unfortunate kid!
I'll lend you this, until those can dry.
Thanks.
Excuse me.
Uh, I...
Not so close. I don't feel well.
Isn't there any kind of orientation about the organization?
I still haven't heard a full explanation.
The Major is just that kind of person.
Wait!
Who's waiting?
Hey, hey...
Beyond here is a high-security area.
You can't go in.
Okay!
Then, this way!
Wait!
Hey!
Wait for me!
There are a surprising number of kids on this boat.
Because those two children were espers,
their parents abandoned them.
We, P.A.N.D.R.A., have taken in many children like those.
If we require you, you'll receive new instructions.
Until then, you're free to do as you like.
So you're saying that you won't let me go any further yet.
Obviously, newbie.
I'm sure I heard something near my ear.
Magi-san is too soft.
Too soft on the old man, and too soft on you.
When you're done, go and buy some ice cream.
Where?
You're an esper, aren't you? Figure it out for yourself.
Oh! But you don't have any useful abilities.
So they kept you working hard all day?
Yes.
Are they really P.A.N.D.R.A.?
I don't sense any tension from them.
Perhaps you're the one lacking tension. Don't you agree,
Investigator Andy Hinomiya?
What?
No matter what you may believe, everyone on that boat
belongs to the underworld's most feared esper criminal organization.
Their activities include various illegal activit—
I understand.
That information has been drilled into my head.
Devote yourself to this investigation.
Once you obtain its whereabouts, contact me immediately.
Understood.
Are they really people that I should fear that much?
Secret Documents Andy Hinomiya
I inquired into Hinomiya's background.
In general, it's as he says.
However, there are several suspicious points.
The usual.
Milk is the key to youth.
If you only drink alcohol, you'll just get more gray hairs.
I cannot trust that man.
As long as ESP cannot affect him,
we cannot confirm his identity via telepathy or psychometry...
You're such a thorough investigator, Magi.
Well, he also appears to be bored,
so let's bring Hinomiya along for the next job.
Testing him in action?
Those cans...
You had them at the prison.
This has a P.A.N.D.R.A. label, too.
Quality guaranteed!
"Sculptor: Kugutsu Takashi"?
Quality guaranteed. More than the real thing!
This can't be good... What are you doing?
An underground criminal organization that puts its logo everywhere?!
"The esper mafia beloved by all."
That's our motto!
Come on!
Jeez, are you taking this seriously?
Weapon smuggling?
And that's...
That was recently stolen from the Louvre.
Something catch your eye?
Momiji, send word to our contact.
We'll make the trade tonight.
Understood.
Trade?
What else?
This country is the best.
You're trading with another mafia?
Magi...
Yes.
See you later!
Surprised?
Magi is an esper with the ability to synthesize.
He can control the carbon in his body
down to the atomic level.
After leaving the storehouse, they went east...
It's like you're on vacation.
How carefree.
Magi-san, you're late...
Lady, is he a telepath?
No idea.
I'm off.
Okay.
And she's a teleporter, huh?
What are you doing?
You get going, too.
Run! Hurry!
G-Got it!
That guy... Ordering me to go...
Turn right at that corner.
Go into the interior courtyard.
That voice again...
What's with the ringing in my ears?
Huh? My voice is gone?
What happened to the sound?
So he's the one responsible.
No one noticed anything?
You've got nerve, picking a fight with us, Mister.
Well? What's his history?
Apparently, he was a Maldini Family intermediary.
In other words, the one we were trading with tonight.
Is it good, Yugiri?
Yeah.
I've been left behind...
Don't treat me like I'm worthless!
It's starting.
Hey.
Been a long time.
You're meeting with their boss as planned?
Are you insane?
Yeah, he's an old friend.
I wish to test his motives.
But when I give the signal, shoot.
Death to traitors.
Among espers, that is the law.
But...
You're one of us now.
So you should be able to shoot.
Am I mistaken?
Do they sense anything?
In order to dispel their doubt, I must shoot.
However, can I do it?
Even if it is the mafia...
Concentrate.
You'll miss at that rate.
Yoh will be the relay.
Give me detailed updates on the situation.
Got it.
He can do that?
He manipulates sound.
He can hear distant conversations,
or send his voice to faraway places.
It's Momiji.
She says everyone else has been dealt with.
You haven't changed at all, Hyobu Kyosuke.
It's been more than half a century,
but you're still as you were then.
Shall I tell you the secret of youth?
When I first met you, I believe it was 1942.
The occupation of Vienna.
I was still a warrant officer.
You were already a major.
Know what?
Those two are the same age.
Age-related genetics... By using ESP to manipulate the telomeres,
Hyobu Kyosuke is able to maintain his youthful appearance.
He was born in the early '30s.
He joined the Imperial Army during the Great War.
His final rank, major.
Old age tires both body and soul.
Unlike you, I grow older.
My family used to control this country...
In the old days...
It appears they have made a deal with the law.
We're looking into it.
So essentially, they've licked the shoes of normals, to protect themselves.
He says to shoot.
Hey, now...
We haven't even finished hors d'oeuvres.
H-How?
So you couldn't shoot.
In many ways, you really do lack self-awareness.
Hyobu...
I can't use my power.
Just as I thought, the range of your power
extends to a few meters when you're stressed.
What do you think?
Well, he acted according to plan.
I ordered this especially for you.
Always keep it with you.
A limiter?
This is a...
The real one is...
He's a high-level esper.
He used his ESP to guard his men from there,
planning to kill the Major if given the chance, but...
Hinomiya, because you were directly above,
his powers were negated.
And as a result, hypnotizing them was easy.
Carlo,
do you know how I became a Major like you?
I died once.
I died, receiving a fortunate two-rank promotion.
That's right...
This is mourning garb.
For my comrades who died.
Also, a funereal black for the self
that perished that day.
We're old friends, Carlo.
I'll mourn for you tonight, as well.
He survived?
Release...
Unlimited.
My former friend,
sleep.
Time...
Eternally Stop.
Major, how are you physically?
Don't treat me like an old man.
That was the report from the scene.
We hope the World Heritage City reconstruction
comes as soon as possible.
Our next news...
Princess Sophie, of the European Kingdom of Monarch,
known as a charity activist, announced plans to hold
the Blue Star Day's completion ceremony next National Foundation Day
Yugiri...
Look for a chance to investigate Hinomiya's background.
He should now be susceptible to telepathy.
Did the Major say to?
I only obey orders from the Major.
Hey, hey...
Hey, newbie.
Nice to meet you again.
I'm Fujiura Yoh.
I'm Kanou Momiji.
Nice to meet you...
Yoh!
Bring up the mood!
Let's sing!
Crap, I did it again.
Give me a break!
What will you do if I rupture an eardrum?
Yeah!
How many times does that make?
My bad.
Get it together.
Don't fight!
These guys...
Don't be scared.
What's that face for?
Nice to meet you again, Comrade Hinomiya.
Comrade?
Right.
We of P.A.N.D.R.A. are actually more than
a mere criminal organization.
Then what are you?
Who knows?
Want to know?
Yeah, I want to know...
Everything.
Then first, cheers.
Cheers!
Milk? Really?
So this is the Kingdom of Monarch?
Just thinking that a beautiful woman's waiting for me...
Don't do anything embarrassing.
We're here to work.
Yugiri...
Esper criminal organization P.A.N.D.R.A.'s uncorrupted monster.
And history's youngest kidnapper.
What will she desire?
Unlimited.
Cleanliness and Pollution
There are crimes that can only be tried in the darkness...