When you watch television, brighten up the room and watch it from a distance.
This city is constantly surrounded by white smoke.
Steam flows out from everywhere, hiding the city within a thick cloud.
No other energy source, other than coal, could be extracted from this land.
For this reason, in this world,
the advancement of steam powered engine technology took a quantum leap.
Taking cover in the white web, numerous thieves
and phantoms have come out of the woodwork.
The people, who live in the darkness and the white smoke,
have branded them disturbers of the peace.
We address this city surrounded by the smoke as... Steam City.
Steam Detectives
I’m gazing at it, I’m feeling it
I’m being watched over by your heart
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
The echoing footsteps carve out the rhythm of sorrow
The moment I stepped into the white, mysterious maze
Oh set up the game
Even if I’m confused by tricks and I’m frightened
it’ll probably be all right
Everything is a transient illusion, only the two of us are real
I won't give up, I won't abandon hope
I won't be broken until the end
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
is it all right just to leave it to him?
Well, yeah.
Tonight, once again, a heinous criminal act, which harms the citizens, has taken place.
Our ''Narutaki Detective Agency'' is vey busy.
To protect this city, with its incessant white steam...
To protect Steam City...
Go! Steam Detectives
Narutaki! Run!
Goriki!
Don't know who you are, but you're putting on quite a show.
Ma'am, maybe it's about that time.
Right. Retreat!
Yeah!
Narutaki, get back!
Narutaki!
I’m all right.
Goriki!
Narutaki!
Goriki!
Are you all right?
What are you doing?! Hurry and go after it!
it’s no use. This Megamaton is capable of teleportation!
This isn't a science fiction novel!
Hey!
What's that?
it disappeared...
What's that noise?!
A Megamaton just appeared in city section 24!
After destroying a building, it reportedly disappeared!
Damn! Hurry to city section 24!
Narutaki?
This noise...
An inelegant machine built with only functionality in mind...
Of course, it's not worthy to be a part of my collection.
I will show them what a Megamaton
a man falls in love with looks like!
Size, shape, et al... It's the same Megamaton that hit the bank.
I didn't think it would, but that thing really did teleport.
Like magic.
I’m envious.
I wonder how someone can do that?
You're a kid, after all.
Narutaki Detective Agency
This time, I’ve made it a strong Assam blend.
Narutaki Detective Agency
Thanks, Kawakubo.
it seems Detective Onigawara is moving forward with the investigation,
based on the hunch that the criminal's hideout
is somewhere along the extension of that line.
it’s frustrating.
it seems like Detective Onigawara's going to lord this one over us.
Hey! Why don't we do something, as well?
Then how about a date?
I feel like walking around town a bit.
You're a precocious little fella.
Hey, wait!
Hey, hey. Are you sure you're just going to walk around town?
Yeah.
Wow! When it's eventually discounted, I’m buying it!
What's the matter?
I’m starting to figure it out.
Huh? What?
I’m starting to see... how the tricks were pulled off.
Fifteen more hours...
But Steam City seems to be in a mess.
By the time we arrive, it will probably be resolved. By him.
That's right! I’m going to put an end to this!
Where the criminal's hideout is can't be determined for sure yet,
but we do have approximate directions and the
distance the Megamaton can teleport in one move.
While the next target isn't known, if something happens,
I’ve already got a simulation of how to plug all escape routes with police units going!
During the few seconds that it appears and disappears by teleportation,
we'll give it the Steam City Police Department's special bomb treatment.
Too much of that is bad for you.
I’m glad that you're so worried about me.
I’m only concerned as a nurse!
But no need to worry!
Before arresting a felon, I always take a lot of sugar to speed up my brain cells.
I feel sorry for the tea...
But that damned criminal, taunting the police.
Announcing a crime will be committed in broad daylight.
That's the thing.
Why did he give an announcement this time?
Not to mention in the middle of the day...
If we're to think of this in terms of what's the easiest target to hit,
the most likely target to hit is the Peaceful Capital Bank,
since it's the closest to the main underground waterway.
We announced an early curfew forbidding citizens of the Capital from outdoor activities.
All we need to do now is to wait for the criminal to make his move.
is that so?
is something up, Inspector Yagami?
Well, what's happening over in this area?
Let's see.
New Capital Bank.
This can't be the place, even by screwing it up.
it’s sandwiched between the rail tracks for streetcars and a river,
so there are many more disadvantages to attacking it.
New Capital Bank
So it's not this place...
New Capital Bank
Hey, Ling Ling.
Huh?
Wouldn't it be great if it were possible to teleport?
What are you talking about?
Don't you think so?
What? Well... didn't you come here because
you figured out how to do that, or because you figured out
something about the crook?
Nope. Just a hunch.
Oh. I see...
My hunch is often on the mark.
Huh? Hey, wait!
A Megamaton! Attacking the safe!
Hurry, run!
Narutaki!
Stay back!
What?! New Capital got hit?! Crap! Damn it!
Calling all cars! We'll go to the scene of the crime later!
Plug all the predicted escape routes!
Narutaki!
I’m going after it!
Wait for me!
I already told you!
This Megamaton is capable of teleportation!
So, it's here! Ready the coagulant bombs!
Fire!
All right! Surround it!
Ready the special bomb!
Ling Ling!
Sleep
That can't be.
it shouldn't have disappeared yet.
Where could it have gone?
Sorry. It's not that strong a sleeping gas, though.
Something's not right.
No one's holding a remote control unit.
Narutaki! !
Goriki!
Here we go, Mister Goriki!
Don't overdo it! You're in no condition to...
I’m all right. I’m immortal.
What are you talking about?! What can't be done can't be done!
I can't leave Goriki alone.
You wait here.
You really shouldn't push yourself like that.
Sorry for being delayed!
Narutaki!
Are you all right?
Really?
Ling Ling, you worry too much.
That's because...
Darn it. Narutaki's got one over me again.
But how and when did you...
Thanks should go out to the criminal.
What?
I see. The criminal claimed teleportation,
then set off some kind of light in the fog.
He then set off the same light at another location,
creating the illusion of teleportation.
And damn it, I fell for it!
While that was going on, the criminal quickly disassembled the Megamaton
and carried its pieces down a canal.
is that right?
I think that's exactly it.
Quite impressive, Narutaki.
This voice...
I figured you'd be able to handle my challenge.
Who are you?!
is there any need to ask?
You're... Knight Phantom!
This is just a social call.
Social call, my butt! You just burned a wad of cash!
That's not what I wanted in the first place, anyway!
Narutaki! I only hate you.
Why?!
Are you saying you don't know?
Then I’ll let you know why, a little bit at a time!
I’m going to kill everything you try to protect!
Everything you love!
Hold it right there!
After him! Hurry!
Knight Phantom...
Why do you hate me so?
To be continued
I can't see you in the moonlight so come closer
Just enough so our shoulders touch, at times like this
Just say it - emotion
My heart is such a coward
it’s not fit for passionate love
But with a feeling of wanting to embrace tightly
Overwhelming the cramped space in my heart
I had it crammed in there
Though l knew it would probably cause trouble
I’ll even pretend to be sad
Just because I wanted to see you tonight
Preview of the next episode
You don't have to play with me. I won't be selfish.
I just want you to be with me.
it was a type of crystal that was excavated from a meteorite.
I remember now. The newspapers were making a big fuss,
Challenge of the Crimson Scorpion