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Don't make this harder for us.

You're so stupid.

You could've avoided all this pain if you had just handed that over quietly.

Here exists a single Plate.

Beings of an ancient civilization,

whose great advances resulted in their downfall,

relayed a warning to the present generation

through this notice.

They wrote,

"Protect our legacy from evildoers."

An organization sincerely accepted this message

and actively seeks to keep ancient civilizations sealed.

And the special agents of that organization

are called "Spriggan."

Professor Kawahara was a great supporter and collaborator of ARCAM.

We had him leading an excavation in Alexandria.

This is brutal. Whoever did this enjoys killing.

The professor's body was found in five pieces.

His limbs were most likely cut off while he was still alive…

Sorry, Yu.

I shouldn't be saying this to you.

It's fine.

We need to get this thing back before someone misuses it.

"THE CRYSTAL SKULL"

Did you know my father?

Nice to meet you.

I-I'm, uh, I'm Yu Ominae.

I'm with the ARCAM archaeology lab.

Oh… ARCAM.

I'm Kawahara's daughter Suzuko.

My father used to be a respectable archaeologist who loved his family.

But he changed after getting involved with you people from ARCAM.

He kept going on about OOPArts, focusing on excavations with occult connections.

Lit: My father didn't even come home after my mother died.

And of course, this is how my father ended up.

To be honest, I blame ARCAM for their deaths.

By the way.

Huh?

How old are you?

You look like a student.

You're right.

I'm still 17, a high school junior.

We're in the middle of the school year. Shouldn't you be studying for midterms?

Uh, you seem to know a lot.

I'm a high school teacher.

Although, I took time off for this.

In any case, what kind of organization is ARCAM?

Dragging out high school kids to look for treasure.

They're a disgrace to archaeology.

So, Miss, you don't believe in what your father was doing?

Unlike my father, I'm a realist.

As if I'd believe in some nonsense like OOPArts.

Professor Kawahara wasn't working with us out of some boyhood fantasy.

He was a great man

who risked his life to excavate dangerous ruins to save the world.

You're on the Internet too much.

You should learn more about the real world.

I feel like you should be more open-minded, Miss.

You can't understand your students if you're so stubborn.

Just who do you think you are?

Do high schoolers these days not know how to show respect...

What?!

What are you doing?!

You'll bite your tongue!

Why?! Let go of me!

What is this?! Enough!

Walther P99, huh?

You guys don't look like German cops to me!

That freaking hurt…

You bastard!

This is your target.

An agent of ARCAM, a group whose purpose is to seal and destroy ancient relics.

He is one of their Class-S special agents called Spriggans.

Why are you so worried about a kid like him, Captain Kutheimer?

I could cut him into pieces without any effort.

There's more to this footage.

- Bo. - Yes, sir.

Would a normal human be able to notice an enemy so far away?

What do you think, Mirage?

Those who live on edge of death are extremely sensitive to danger.

He is top-class in that regard.

However, Captain Kutheimer, in my opinion,

he has much to learn.

Kristoff Baermann.

Affiliated with Nazi Nationalists,

and on the BfV watchlist.

One of the far-right extremist groups, huh?

What was that for?

You were shot.

- Let me check you out! - I'm fine! No, don't…

Huh?

You're not bleeding. Is this clothing?

I told you I was fine!

This is a really awesome suit called the Armored Muscle Suit.

This is another technology based on an OOPArt your old man dug up.

Who were those people?

Who are you guys fighting with?

No idea. I'd love to know.

There's no use lying to me.

They're the ones who killed my father, aren't they?

Tell me what happened.

I want to know the truth.

Here.

After I tell you the truth, I'll need you to go back to Japan.

That's what Professor Kawahara protected with his life.

It's a crystal skull.

Oh, you know what it is.

Of course. I'm a history teacher.

So what about this?

There should be over ten other skulls that were found.

It shouldn't be worth killing someone over.

If it were one of the skulls known to the world.

But that's not one of them.

It's made of a special material that holds incredible power.

An object that shouldn't exist considering the technology of its time.

In other words, a real OOPArt.

Please, that's extremely farfetched.

What kind of power does this skull have?

How do you know that anyway?

A different skull like this one was found some time ago.

ARCAM already sealed that one away,

but their analysis showed that it could generate a tremendous amount of energy.

Over 200 million megajoules.

Energy equal to that of several atomic bombs.

But that information got leaked.

An unknown energy that could replace atomic power…

That's why everyone is desperately looking for the skull.

Professor Kawahara helped excavate the second skull knowing this danger.

Even sacrificing his relationship with his family.

Okay, that should be everything you wanted.

Hurry back to Japan and light an incense for your old...

I'm not leaving.

What a joke. Do they think they could get away with what they did?

There's no way I'm leaving like this.

Come on, revenge isn't really fashionable these days.

I'm not out for revenge.

I'm going to bring the culprits to justice,

and steal back the skull.

Miss, the situation is a bit bigger than that.

ARCAM will take care of this, so just go back to Japan...

No!

That's enough!

To be blunt, you're dead weight!

If you don't want to end up like your father then...

My father…

My father chose ARCAM over his family.

No matter how small of a thing it is, I can't rest until I get it back.

I doubt you people would understand what I'm feeling.

Sorry to intrude.

I didn't think you'd march in here in broad daylight, Spriggan.

It's not like either of us can go to the police.

I'm here for the skull.

I'm taking it back.

No way. You think we'd give it back that easily?

If you want it, you're gonna have to steal it back yourself.

Who the hell is this psycho?

Allow me to introduce you.

This is Comrade Hans Schneider.

He's the one who brought this crystal skull back to us.

Jeez.

Looks like I need to do something before taking back the skull.

I'll make sure you learn how much it hurts

to have your limbs cut off while you're alive.

Hold on now.

I'm the one you're facing.

My name is Bo Brantz.

The name of the man sending you to hell.

Don't you forget it.

Are you stupid?

Aren't you embarrassed saying that?

I'm busy, I'll deal with you later…

How's my speed?

My strong, powerful body has been further enhanced.

A doping junkie.

Then I'll be using my cheats too!

Shut up!

You think your eyes can keep up with my speed?

Nicely dodged.

But I won't hold back next time.

This strike will take your head clean off.

I got the read before.

Right, left.

Which is next?

Left, behind.

What?!

I-Impossible.

There's no way he could have kept up with my speed.

Hold on now, don't move.

This wire is made of steel.

If you move too much, it'll chop your head off.

Left, behind.

But what was that voice?

L-Let go, our fight's not over!

I told you not to move!

Now then, you're next.

I'll be avenging Professor Kawahara.

What a boring suit.

Something like that…

won't stop my attacks.

Y-You're…!

Oh, you know of Mirage?

As you can see, he is very good.

He uses strange Eastern techniques.

Idiot, anyone worth their salt in our circle has heard of him.

No wonder I couldn't sense anything.

What the hell are you doing here…

I wouldn't do that.

My attack inflicted quite a lot of damage to your organs.

No need to hold back, Mirage. Kill the Spriggan.

Yeah, kill that punk already.

Very well.

You bastard!

It's no use.

You can't defeat me with your toys.

Is that right?

Get in!

Mirage.

Why did you let him get away?

My apologies. He was tougher than I expected.

Hey, Mirage, why did your attacks work on him?

He was wearing special defensive armor.

Armor is meaningless against the power of chi.

Chi?

What is that?

Chi is the source of all things.

My techniques can freely control this chi,

making it possible to inflict internal injuries.

Nothing is able to block it.

How awful…

That bastard is gonna pay for this.

Charging into the enemy headquarters alone was reckless.

This goes beyond haphazard.

Fine.

I hear you, so can you put the compress on already?

Sorry, Miss. Something came up. I'm going out for a bit.

I know you're going to them. I can tell.

Time time, you're taking me with you.

We're leaving soon then.

Captain.

Captain Kutheimer.

They will be ready soon.

I saw the Führer just now, Bo.

The Führer took my hand and encouraged me.

He told me to move forward with the grand plan.

The module has been anchored.

No problems with atmospheric temperature and humidity.

We're ready, sir.

Begin.

That's some heavy security.

What are they about to start?

You'll see.

Vibration amplification level rising.

Sine wave is holding steady.

Phase synchronization has broken 30 percent.

Ten seconds before the battery is drained.

Sixty percent.

Eighty percent.

Commencing release!

Take a good look, Miss.

This is the truth Professor Kawahara sacrificed his family life to protect.

In 1945,

I saw this same light in Berlin.

It was faint and hot. The light of defeat.

But this is different.

This is the light of victory that I have been dreaming about for so long!

We are ready now.

The time for the Holy German Empire we inherited from the Führer

to rise up and revolt against the world is nigh!

It's just as the report said.

Yes.

The radiation level is within standard values.

But what in the world could cause this?

There was a large explosion in the desert outside Alexandria late last night.

This is an image of last night's explosion.

We can see the explosion's intensity, even from 30 kilometers away.

The Egyptian military press officer denies that it was an accident

involving a newly developed weapon.

Neighboring countries…

It's time. Let's go.

Okay.

What do you think, comrades?

This is the power of the real crystal skull

that the National Socialist Nationalists has been searching for.

How amazing. This is incredible power.

I'm sure you're all aware,

the Nazis collected ancient texts from around the world on the Führer's orders.

Among them were texts believed to be left by Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great noticed strange marks left around the world,

and recognized the existence of a super ancient civilization.

One of the texts mentioned the existence of this skull

as one of the relics he collected.

In times of peace, it was a light to guide ships.

And in times of war,

the skull was used as a light of thunder to burn down enemy ships.

You all witnessed its power at last night's demonstration.

This crystal skull was a light that once shined over Alexandria.

And now it will become a light of hope that will guide us to glory!

Magnificent! We are one step closer to our dream!

Chief, we just received a message.

I know. We can't be making deals with people this insane anymore.

What do you think?

What a wonderful display.

I'll report this to headquarters to consider the matter.

I am grateful.

However, Captain Kutheimer,

what is the science behind this incredible energy?

You fool! Don't!

My young comrades!

Do you understand the inner workings of everything you use and wear?

No, not everything.

The issue isn't understanding this ancient super science.

What's important is that it can be used.

The inner workings of the skull are far beyond human understanding.

I agree with that too.

Which is why I can't let you guys have the skull.

So…

I know I'm being pushy, but I came to get the skull back.

My, my. How long have you been there?

What happened to our security guards?

You guys work them around the clock, so they're fast asleep outside.

You are a severely reckless man, Spriggan.

Do you not think your recklessness will cost you your life?

Try it.

If you don't mind your sponsors being full of bullet holes.

Without their funds, you're just a powerless group of crazy people.

That's a cheap move, you bastard!

What are your plans for the skull?

That skull can't change the world.

I wouldn't be so sure.

We will nullify ICBMs with the power of this skull to break the nuclear balance.

If that throws the world into chaos and ruin,

our final objective will be much easier to achieve.

Objective?

The Führer calls out to me.

To establish a great empire in Germany again!

I am the one who carries on the Führer's will.

We will establish a new Holy German Empire with this skull

and we will unify the world once more!

He's crazier than I thought.

Now I have to get it back even more.

Either keep your sponsors or give back what you took.

Make your choice.

I'm not very patient.

Stop showing off, punk.

This your woman, right?

I captured her since she was trying to sneak into the building.

Miss…

I won't let you have the skull!

I won't let you use something that terrifying for my father's sake!

Well then, I'll have you make a choice.

Will you let her die?

Fine. Do what you want.

But in exchange, let her go.

She's got nothing to do with this.

Yeah, release her, Hans!

Taking a hostage is not our way!

With my power, we won't need to resort to...

Shut up, Bo!

Captain.

Good work. That's enough, Hans.

You can have that girl as a reward.

Cut her up as much as you want.

What did you say?

It's been a while since I cut up an Asian girl.

I'm getting all tingly.

Stop, Hans!

What?

Your ways are cowardly.

Therefore, I will side with him.

What's the meaning of this, Mirage?

Idiot. This guy's name isn't something lame like Mirage.

His real code name is Oboro.

He's Spriggan's greatest agent, and my master!

W-What?!

I'm afraid so.

You traitor! Shoot them both!

That's dangerous.

You shouldn't fire so mindlessly.

You should leave immediately.

O-Okay…

What are you doing? Hurry up and carry the skull away!

Yu, they're getting away with the skull.

I know that! Leave it to me!

You're not getting away, Spriggan!

We still have a score to settle...

Correction, you will be facing me.

Thanks, Oboro!

I won't stand for any coward who takes hostages,

but a traitor is even worse!

I don't recall ever pledging my loyalty to you people.

There's no sense arguing! I will bury you!

Damn it. That bastard Mirage.

You're the only one I can't let get away.

You like cutting people, right?

Then try to cut me.

You wanna screw with me?!

Damn it!

Do you understand what pain feels like?

Okay, okay, I got it. I've had enough. Please.

Then get out of my sight!

Miss!

What took you so long?!

Sorry, I had to pay my respects to your dad.

Where's the skull?

A truck just left with the skull.

Good.

Let's go after them, Miss!

For how long are you going to circle around me?

Don't worry, I'll send you to the depth of fear soon enough.

I see you're committed to this. In that case…

That won't do at all.

What?!

With so many unnecessary movements, you're full of openings.

This causes you to be tripped easily.

Fool! I just lowered my guard a little!

You can't keep up with my real speed!

Is that your true ability?

It does not merit any boasting.

Damn it!

They're coming, Captain Kutheimer! It's them!

What are you doing? Shoot them!

B-But, sir, civilians will be caught in the crossfire.

I don't care, fire!

- You okay, Miss?! - Y-Yeah.

That bastard…

How could he open fire here?

He'll pay!

Damn it, I was careless.

I didn't think he was also an enhanced human.

Don't make jokes.

You can improve speed through training without such uninteresting tactics.

Besides, your muscles are only for show.

What?!

They are more of a hindrance than anything.

You bastard!

You dare insult my beautiful body!

Good grief.

Why are Westerners so attached to technology?

Your techniques are merely techniques of killing.

Damn it!

Tired already?

Shut up! Give me a second!

Just you wait… I'll show you my secret weapon.

How's this?!

My ultimate technique that was inspired by Japanese ninjas!

The clone technique!

My, this is rather archaic.

Although, I have to say that it is better than your previous attempts.

Quiet! You can start talking big if you can dodge

this attack!

What?!

It took me years to come up with this technique…

And you created even more clones than me!

You require more studying.

I-I can't move my body.

Don't worry.

You'll be able to move again soon enough.

Wait.

Why don't you kill me?

You've won.

You have potential.

Return to your training.

And if you still wish to die, then I will oblige and kill you.

Y-You bastard! I'll make you regret this!

Be my guest.

Please make me regret this.

Damn it!

Captain, we're out of ammo!

Time for the last resort.

Blow them away with the skull.

W-We can't, Captain!

If we use the skull here, we'll risk taking damage as well!

Do it if you don't want to die!

Hey, look at that.

Oh, crap.

They're planning on using the skull!

They're absolutely insane!

Miss, take the wheel!

What? Hey! What?!

This is all I have left?

What, are you planning on throwing that?

Do kids these days not know about the laws of inertia?!

You won't be able to throw it far enough away from us!

Just watch.

Phase synchronization has broken 20 percent.

My pitches are faster than a bullet train!

Releasing now! Please brace for the shockwave!

That's 400 kilometers an hour!

He's getting away.

You okay with that?

I'm happy enough having the skull my father protected back in my hands.

Yeah.

Unfortunately, I can't allow you to get away.

You traitor!

W-What did you do, you bastard?

I disrupted the flow of chi around your heart.

It won't be able to sustain your body any longer.

Just you wait.

You stealing back the skull means nothing.

I am always with the Führer.

The Führer will guide me to the promised land.

There, the world will become ours.

You just wait for that day!

You still kill in the nastiest of ways.

Naturally.

Your parents were the last of my friends who were killed so cruelly.

S-Stop blabbing my business, idiot!

Is that true?

You don't have a monopoly on tragedy.

Anyway, you came at me for real yesterday, didn't you, Oboro?!

It still hurts.

If I were serious, your organs would have come out of your mouth.

You could've pulled back more!

I had to earn their trust by damaging you convincingly.

What about my trust?

How are you so sleepy after missing a whole week of school?

I played too much video games. And jet lag…

What? You're so stupid.

Is it true the new permanent sub for world history is really hot?

Yeah, I swear.

Yeah, I saw her this morning!

Damn, I can't wait!

She's here.

Wow, she's pretty.

Stand.

Bow.

Be seated.

Oh, crap!

Ominae, wake up!

Yu Ominae, right?

Huh?

Wake up, I'm starting class.

I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps in archaeology.

Which is why I quit my last school and asked to join ARCAM.

Then Director Yamamoto told me I didn't have to quit teaching

and introduced me to this school.

I see.

Our school is funded by ARCAM after all.

Yeah? No wonder I received such a good reception.

By the way, what will happen to that skull?

It's being moved to a vault in our U.S. headquarters at the end of the month.

Where is it now then?

The safest place in the world.

What do you mean?

Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto