What's wrong?
Surprised that the gun you thought you'd swapped out is firing live bullets?
You wanted to get the drop on me as payback for roping you into this...
And it's that attitude of yours that screws things up for you.
I didn't aim for your heart for a reason. Wanna know why?
Because I wanted you to witness my moment of victory.
Sorry, but I tossed the little toy you rigged my car with into the river.
Damn it! I'll kill him—
Don't bother, Chlo.
We got what we came for.
The Man Who Abandoned "Lupin"
He really got one over on you!
I can't believe that punk Albert would go as far as stealing the cash first,
just because he knew I was coming for it.
Not to mention, replacing the whole stash with counterfeit bills...
Pretty slick.
Dammit!
He even had the nerve to leave real bills bookending each pile just to sell the trick.
Are you sure about that?
Looks like Albert's upped his game again.
Dammit!
I'm glad you're awake,
but with your injuries, you'd be better off coming to without screaming.
How long was I out?
Two, maybe three days.
I'm sorry, man.
Cut that out.
Just the thought of you getting all grateful is making me break out in hives.
I see that you have awakened.
Yeah.
Sorry about all this.
Seems I caused a bit of trouble.
Please stop. An apology from you is enough to give me a nervous rash.
I assume this means we will be splitting tonight's dinner three ways.
Oh, is that an eel?
Looks like we're in for quite a treat.
Actually, this is a treat even finer than eel.
And now, we turn to the heated presidential election...
Former prime minister, Mr. Arbeau, and Mr. Beckel,
who has been picking up support from the moderate left,
have emerged as the front-runners.
Trailing in their wake is "The Eye of the Storm," AKA right-wing candidate, Mr. Calvess,
who's come in for increasing criticism over his staunch anti-immigrant rhetoric,
and he's seen support for his campaign stagnate.
That being said, he's made it this far on an anti-immigrant platform,
so only time will tell if his support base...
Revenant?
You're alive?
We all thought you'd bought it, since you never checked in.
I'd love to embrace you and welcome you back into the fold,
but I told you to steal this thing,
and kill Lupin and Camille while you were at it.
You screwed up.
Now, I'm a merciful leader...
...but there has to be a price to pay for failure.
Chow down like that and you'll have crumbs pouring out of your wounds.
It looks as if you might be able to sleep easier tonight.
I sure hope so.
This "Albert" person must really be getting under your skin.
Hey, now, Goemon...
You were calling his name as you tossed and turned.
He's the man who abandoned "Lupin."
Albert.
You leaving?
Yeah.
I'll be taking the title of "the Third," then.
Suit yourself.
You're seriously accepting defeat so gracefully?
Of course not.
You should know that better than anyone.
Then, what's the big idea?!
I'm sick of these small-time jobs.
I'm gonna aim at something bigger.
"Bigger"? Gonna steal the moon or something?
No. France.
Has Guillaume made a move?
None that arouses suspicion for the time being.
Though, it's hard to tell, since his "normal" activities are already suspicious...
And what about José?
We've got people on the lookout all over town,
but we've been unable to locate him or his people.
What are you talking about, José?
Are you deaf?
I'm not going to give you the notebook.
I've found a much better use for it than whatever you had planned.
We've been unable to confirm, but the current casualty count stands at 22.
The Cry for Truth terrorist group claimed responsibility shortly before it happened.
The Cry for Truth? Wasn't the DGSE monitoring them?
Yes, sir.
They should've had a pretty full picture of everything the terrorists were planning...
Then, why?
He let it happen.
But why?
We let notorious terrorists into the country,
and now, we're supposed to turn a blind eye to them!
Interior Minister, if we don't follow his demands...
I know!
He's got the black notebook, a veritable Pandora's Box.
But if this one is opened, even hope will make itself scarce!
Things are getting kinda hairy, huh?
It seems as though the "hairiness" has found its way here.
Y'know, it opens from the inside...
He didn't have to smash through it.
Must just be Goemon's style.
I really liked that room. It had great natural lighting.
It wasn't exactly well-ventilated, though.
I know just how to fix that.
Okay...
Catch!
You ready to do this?
Lupin, carry on without me.
I guess that means the bastard survived...
We're jumping it!
Right!
Too bad!
Lupin! Over here!
Chew on this!
What?!
The foes who have targeted us are highly dangerous.
And we don't even have the damn notebook anymore.
The fewer people who know its secrets, the better.
Especially if they're planning on using said secrets for the purposes of skulduggery.
Then, they will pursue us unremittingly, since we know the contents of the notebook.
Hit the nail on the head.
Then, we've only got one option.
Yep. "The best defense is a good offense."
I think Buddha said that.
Wasn't it Confucius?
It was Sun Tzu.
Well... I'm not sure, actually.
France is in the midst of a crisis!
And these animals we call terrorists must be repelled by a strong, firm hand!
I have faith that you all... will empower me to do just that!
Calvess! Calvess! Calvess!
Support for Candidate Calvess has skyrocketed almost overnight.
In the past, his right-leaning tendencies have been viewed as something of a handicap,
but the recent spate of terrorist attacks has changed the public's outlook.
Do you think it's likely that Calvess will win the presidential election?
If the terrorist attacks continue at this pace, he stands a good chance.
I get it. So that's what he's after...
So far, so good, wouldn't you say?
Just one last push is needed, I reckon.
A final fireworks display before the day of the election, and we'll be set.
Yeah. And then, France will be ours.
What are we going to do?
Criticism of the police is growing with every passing day.
If we don't do something soon, it's going to get to the point where—
Then, what do you suggest we do?!
No one wants to make a move with the black notebook still in play, huh?
Who would've guessed a civil war would break out as soon as we touched down here on a job?
Our luck sucks, doesn't it?
What now? At this rate, the city and the palace are gonna be swarming with troops.
Still gotta go for it, right?
If we don't, we can kiss Africa's biggest diamond, Gaia's Navel, goodbye.
The army will get their paws on it.
Are you serious? It's practically suicide!
Suits me. More thrills and spills this way, right?
Besides, someone's set their sights on the loot we're gunning for.
If you're ready to sit back and let them take it...
...I'm not sure you're cut out to be a thief.
France is mine.
I'm not letting them take it.
What's got you in such a rush?
Lupin!
I'm guessing the idea of someone else stealing your score
got you so anxious that you just had to do something, right?
Maybe you're still a thief, after all.
Didn't I explain it to you already?
I only became a cop so I could go after a much bigger target.
And what brings you here?
Who, me? Just thought I'd ask our mutual friend here
about the pests that have been swarming around me lately.
Then, our interests align nicely.
I'll leave the interrogation to you.
You've got a knack for getting bad guys to spill their guts, right?
Albert! What do you think you're doing?!
Do you honestly think you'll get away with—
I'm the one asking the questions here!
I gotta say, the guys that are after us this time are pretty hardcore.
Close combat, firearms... They're using the whole kit and caboodle to try to snuff us out.
I guess anyone who'd want to pull off a coup in France must be made of sterner stuff.
Making enemies out of us was a mistake, though.
Come on, Albert, let's show these jerks how thieves fight.
Thief and Thief
Next time: Thief and Thief
You may have abandoned "Lupin,"
but you get a front-row seat to see what he's really capable of.