FAMOUS DETECTIVE HOLMES
Blundered Operation at Loch Ness!
Beautiful tone!
Your violin attracts even the fog. It's begun to roll in.
Fog? Tonight's a quiet and peaceful London evening.
Even with the fog laying over the city.
Nothing is happening in London. What is wrong with this city?
Well.....
Do you mean the investigation came to a dead end?
Anyhow, it's not even a real painting. It's just a replica.
Moriarty would never deal with this kind of cheap stuff.
You mean the Professor would never steal a replica?
Then at least we can eliminate one of our suspects.
Yes.
As you said, this is really a boring case...
so why don't you solve it for once?!
Ye...
...yes sir!
Inspector!
What is it?
A short while ago, someone came here to see you.
He said three French students are missing.
Not just a cheap robbery case, but missing students as well?
Humph! I'm busy now.
Send him to somebody who is suitable for such a case.
Yes.
The fog has gotten much heavier.
I guess you made London into a peaceful city.
As long as Sherlock Holmes is here no criminal can commit any crime in this big city.
Even...
Even Professor Moriarty?
That's right.
I don't think so, Watson.
Why?
The Professor is being quiet now, because he is thinking about...
another nasty plan.
See! We've got a visitor.
When did you take this picture?
We took the picture in Paris before we went on vacation.
Three students of the Paris Art School vanished while traveling in London.
Do they have any acquaintances in London, or in England?
No, and they couldn't have been able to go far.
They haven't much money.
Did you receive anything like a threatening letter?
No. I didn't hear from them for two weeks.
What?
Why didn't you start looking for them earlier?
Because, I have a cousin in Redding, so I was traveling by myself for a while.
I see. So, when you went back to your hotel three days ago...
all your friends were gone?
Yes. Even their luggage was unopened.
I understand clearly. Let's investigate!
Shh! Be quiet!
Go back to work!
How is everything?
Is the painting that I ordered coming along?
How long are you planning to have us do this?
I guess it will be finished soon.
Well, this is beautiful.
The touch of the paint brush, the color, and the way it's layered...
even the way the light reflects...
it's exactly like the painting of Volgetti.
You can sell this for a very expensive price.
You don't have to say that!
Ouch!
I'm very satisfied with all of your talent.
This would definitely add some class to my collection.
You are not thinking about...
That's not for you to worry about.
Let's go!
After you finish that, start working on the next project.
Wait a minute! That's not what you promised.
You said this was the only one we had to work on and that would be the end.
Promise? Do you want to go home quickly?
Then don't complain and do your work!
Damn!
I wish someone would find our message.
Then they might find this place and come rescue us.
It has been a long time since I last visited the National Gallery.
Hey Watson, we are not here to appreciate the art.
Watson, let's go!
So those three students came here.
Somebody remembered them carefully sketching famous paintings.
Well, the next place we have to go to is the Piccadilly auction center.
Ye....yes.
Thank you.
Oh?
What?
Inspector!
Inspector Lestrade!
Holmes!?
Hello, Inspector! Is there anything interesting you found at Sotheby's?
Or, are you investigating something?
W...well, it's just a boring case.
People call me the finest Inspector of Scotland Yard...
but now I'm being forced to look for a replica painting.
By the way, Holmes, why are you here?
I'm looking for some lost children.
Lost children?
But, if you're having some trouble, I'll be happy to assist you anytime.
That's right.
Anytime!
Brother!
Stupid! We are gentlemen now.
Gentlemen have to behave like gentlemen.
I told you to call me Colonel Moron. And, what is it anyway?
Colonel Moron, I saw Mr. Holmes over there.
What would you like me to do?
H...Holmes! Damn it! Hide!
Well, aren't we supposed to be gentlemen?
Smiley, what do I look like?
A veteran...
I know that! We are gentlemen.
Holmes will never discover who we are.
Yes! We are gentlemen.
Oh, hey! You must be Mr. Sherlock Holmes!
And you are Doctor Watson. I'm always reading your case report books.
Well, excuse us. See you later.
Who are they?
Excuse me!
The clues are coming together. Let's follow them.
Oh!
525! 525!
550!
The customer on my left side said 550!
575!
600!
625!
Yes, 625!
650!
Yes, 650! The lady on my left said 650!
670!
Oh!
Yes, a bid of 670!
700!
A bid of 700! 700! Will anybody bid more than that? 700!
720!
Wow, 720!
725!
750!
There is a bid of 750!
Is there anybody who wants to offer more?
750! 750!
800!
The lady on my left side said 800! Do I hear any more offers?
Oh, no!
All right. It has been sold for 800. Congratulations dear Lady!
Oh, thank you. I'm so glad. Thank you.
That's great! You knocked that vase down for 800.
800...? Oh, no!
As usual, this place is really bustling with energy.
That means there are plenty of rich people around here.
No wonder crime will never disappear.
What is next?
Well, it will be the artwork of Volgetti.
It says many of the paintings and sculptures were found...
in an old Scottish castle.
Oh, I think I can expect to see something nice.
Ahem! The next painting up for bid now is a very rare and valuable one.
It was made during a bleak period in art history. It survived through...
the Medieval wars, before it finally arrived, here, in England.
Just take a look at this!
Oh my! Wonderful! Fantastic!
I've heard about this, but this is the first time I've ever seen it.
I can't believe that this kind of painting is being auctioned.
What do you think?
Such a marvelous piece of art, it could be considered priceless! Yes!
Now, the bidding for this wonderful painting will start at 500!
Please bid!
550!
A bid of 550! Is there anybody who wishes to bid more?
600!
650!
700!
750!
We have a bid of 750! Are there any more bids?
800!
820!
850!
900!
900! The bid for this painting is now 900!
Watson, I still think they're strange.
Who?
The two gentlemen who keep bidding.
950! Anybody else?
This is a valuable painting!
The value of this can't be compared to anything else.
Please bid more!
M...Moriarty!
Shh! Be quiet!
They're here! And that painting is...!
Don't you think it's strange?
A bid of 1550!
1600!
1650!
1660!
1665!
I'll go up to 1700!
Uhm! A bid of 1700!
Rats! He's gone too far!
Well, does anybody wish to bid more?
Anybody else? Do I hear any more bids?
The value of this painting is much higher!
A...anybody else? A bid from anybody is fine!
Even if it's just a little higher...
Maybe they should take the painting with them.
1710!
Yes! It has been sold for 1710 pounds!
Congratulations!
I knew I wanted to buy that painting from the moment I saw it.
Excuse me.
What?
Unfortunately, it's true.
That painting I just bought is a fake?
My 1710 pounds is...
Oops.
Well, a landscape of Scotland inside of an Italian painting.
Did you find out something?
Uh.
A robbery of replicas...
Kidnapped art students...
Scotland...
I got it!
What?
Is my money coming back?
Inspector!
There is a telegraph for you!
Let's see.Come to Kings Cross Station as soon as possible. Holmes.
I'm going out now!
Yes sir!
Telegraph for you.
That's too bad.
I made Mr. Watson's favorite curry dinner tonight.
And Mr. Holmes can't make it either...
Inspector! This way!
Where is he? Where is Moriarty?
In Scotland.
Scotland?
Well, I'll explain it to you on the train.
So, Moriarty stole the replica and used it to make fake paintings?
Yes, he kidnapped three art students who were visiting from France.
He must have imprisoned them and forced them to forge paintings.
Hmm. So far, your explanation is logical, but...
What a beautiful brightness! What a lovely tone!
This is a crime that can only be done by one who understands art, as I do!
My active energy has no limits!
People often get jealous and try to destroy my plans.
But I will never rest!
By the way, are they still painting?
Yes. They are very submissive.
All right. I will make them paint Rembrandt.
I will express my dream to the world, in light and darkness.
Oh, where is the Inspector?
He'll catch up with us soon along with the local police.
I'm sure he'll bring too many officers again.
Here they come!
All right!
Just a little bit! Stand by!
Now!
Here!
Take this!
No! They're attacking us!
Damn! We've been too nice to them, so they got puffed up!
There!
Here!
Let's get out of here!
Wait!
Professor!
What?
What a mess!
They escaped.
You dummies!
Wash your face and go after them right now!
It doesn't work! None of the keys match!
It's rusted.
Let's ram into the door together!
All right!
There!
This way!
Watson, look at that!
That's very high!
Over there!
I see. Why don't you guys chase them this way.
I will take the faster way to reach them.
There they are! Over there!
Everybody! Charge and break in!
It's Lestrade! Smiley why don't you keep climbing?
I'll go back and tell the Professor!
Professor, there's so many police here!
What? Rats!
We have no choice but to load the gold coins onto the Pteranodon!
Follow me!
Yes sir!
Here!
Oops.
Here!
Oops!
Let's go!
You are really slow! You know that!
But...
We're too late.
Let's hurry and go upstairs.
Yes.
This is a dead end.
Darn it!
Holmes!
Watson!
This door!
All right!
Let's go up!
Hurry! Hurry up!
You guys seem like you're carrying very heavy luggage.
Oh, it's Holmes!
Hey! Don't leave me here!
I found them! Don't let them get away!
Calm down! We have so many other escape routes!
Here we go!
There!
Ouch!
Look, it's him over there!
I'll get you!
Ouch!
Be patient! Just a little more!
Ah! Ouch! Ouch! It hurts! Help!
Do you want more?
Over there!
Wait! You're not getting away!
Just hang on for a little more.
Over the bridge!
Chase them!
This is strange, Holmes.
They aren't here. Where did they go?
Holmes, I'll give you credit because you chased me this far.
But can you actually catch me?
They tricked us! Keep chasing them!
Goodbye!
Wait for me!
Wait!
Smiley!
Brother!
Wait!
Smiley!
Don't leave me alone!
I won't leave you alone!
Smiley, jump!
There they are! We can still make it!
Everybody, jump! Jump!
Brother!
Good! Never let your hands go! Pull them close!
Smiley, hang on!
Brother!
What are you doing?
No, my gold coins! Even my replicas!
Stupid! What are you doing?
Just hold on tight!
No way!
We did it! We did it!
Heave ho! Heave ho! Heave ho!
The Inspector's "never give up" attitude...
and enthusiasm for his work is so impressive, it exhausts me.
I agree.
I just love a peaceful London, just like you do, Mr. Holmes.
Is anything underneath?
"Ness-ing" is there!
During a strong wind that was blowing one night...
the famous Rosetta Stone was stolen from the Museum of Great Britain.
How could such a heavy stone been carried out?
When Holmes was on the case...
he visited a Japanese student named Kinnosuke Natsume.
If you ever find yourself in a mystery, please come see us at Baker Street.
The Soseki Kite Battle Over London!