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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GHENF

I'll raise you by 100.

I'll see you.

It's no fun playing with you guys.

- It's fun to take risks, boss. - You've no idea!

It's...

It's the Armen Crown vault!

Someone's cutting the bars!

It's locked.

It won't go in!

The lock must be jammed from the inside.

- Should we break it down? - How? It's a security door!

Get the trunk of explosives! Hurry!

We'll blow it open!

The crown's gone!

The window's open.

Diabolik!

Everything okay, my love?

The crown of the Armen Collection is ours.

THE EMERALD BALLET

THE GIRLS WILL BE WEARING THE JEWELS OF THE ARMEN COLLECTION

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

I'm here to present to you the Emerald Ballet

and the marvellous jewels of the Armen Collection.

The greatest show in the history of this revue.

Five dancers will perform a spectacular choreographed number

while wearing the authentic jewels of the Armen Collection.

Unfortunately, we don't have the Armen Crown,

as it was recently stolen by the criminal mastermind Diabolik.

On this very stage,

each dancer will be wearing jewels worth millions.

But fear not, the Clerville police are protecting us.

It'll be a spectacle to behold. The ladies in the audience

will get the chance to see the magnificent dazzling jewels

with their own eyes and dream of one day wearing them.

However, the husbands needn't worry,

for they will get the chance to admire five splendid girls

and ten beautiful legs.

And they can dream... Best not to say what they'd dream!

- Fantastic! - Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present...

the Emerald Ballet and the Armen jewels!

Look at me

As you alone

You who shine in the dark

Keep calling me from the dark

You will burn like this forever

This criminal of my mind

The nearer you are the more I understand

That I'd risk everything for you

But if you want me

I'll come to take you tonight

I'll come to take you

GINKO ON THE ATTACK!

Everything burns, everything passes

Everything changes face

If you're not ready to die

You're destined to disappear

Yes, this fire trapped inside

Casts a shadow over you

I know it'll hurt me

But even though I know it'll hurt me

If you want me

I'll come to take you tonight

I'll come to take you

If you want me!

If you want me!

If you want me!

You know I can't do without you!

If you... If you...

But even though I know you'll hurt me

If you... If you...

What's going on?

Let's go!

Don't be scared, girls. It's only a blackout.

We have to get your jewels to safety at once.

Follow me.

Where are your colleagues?

They're trying to figure out what happened.

But I'm here for you.

Quick, follow me.

Let's go.

Come on.

This way.

Please...

Quick, inside!

It's for your safety.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here to protect your jewels.

You'll be perfectly safe in here.

It's shut.

You can go.

The coast is clear.

Easy pickings. Let's go.

This is Diabolik speaking.

You're in my hands.

Take off the jewels and leave them on the floor.

I'm watching you.

Do as I say, or I'll take them from your corpses.

That heinous villain!

Do as he says. We haven't got any choice.

Go.

- Thanks. - You owe me one!

What about me? Nothing?!

You can't drink, you have to drive all night.

Then drink up, Barbo,

so you'll sleep and I won't have to listen to your nonsense.

Of course I'll sleep,

so I won't have to listen to you the whole trip, saying:

"Today I had the brunette, tomorrow I'll have the blonde..."

He's convinced that all women adore him!

It's not my fault if the women like me, Barbo!

Just because you're ugly and can only dream of beautiful girls.

Better a beautiful woman in one's dreams,

than a hag when you're awake!

I must be dreaming!

Hey!

What is it, Barbo?

A group of beautiful, naked women is coming this way!

You're drunk!

Look!

Good evening. Is there a telephone?

I'll show you how to handle this.

You're the cutest.

Can I get you a drink?

I asked for a phone.

You're rude.

First, give me an answer.

Get lost!

Bossy too, huh?

Good.

I've always had a thing for feisty girls.

I said get lost.

Let go, you're breaking my arm!

Just so you know, we're all judo experts.

And if anyone gets the wrong idea,

we're also armed.

As I said, have you got a phone?

A token, please.

Stop.

Flip it.

Hello, Police?

Put me through to Inspector Ginko at once.

Ginko.

Yes. Fantastic.

Stay where you are, we'll be there in a flash.

Great.

Brilliant.

Good news, Inspector?

Diabolik has finally stolen the jewels of the Armen Collection.

Have you gone mad?!

I've been waiting for this for three weeks, Palmer.

That damned criminal is playing tricks with your mind!

Not at all. I'm just getting to know him,

and I'm finally able to predict his next move.

This is Ginko. We've entered stage one of the plan.

- Yes, set the gears in motion. - Which gears?

The Emerald Ballet was a setup.

And it seems to have worked to perfection.

I didn't tell anyone. With Diabolik, one can never be too sure.

- Not even me? - Not even you, Palmer.

One month ago, Diabolik stole the Armen Crown from the Ghenf Museum.

However, he loves a challenge and never stops in the face of danger.

I tracked down the owners of the other jewels

and convinced them to take them out of their security deposit boxes.

I knew he wouldn't be able to resist the temptation

of stealing the complete collection.

I knew it.

So, I came up with a plan.

What did the plan involve?

I had the jewels dipped in a special radioactive liquid.

- Why? - So we could use a Geiger counter

to track them.

Genius! Do you think it'll work?

We'll see.

CLERVILLE POLICE

- Where are we going now? - To where that call came from.

As close as we can get to the jewels.

The lure of the Emerald Ballet worked.

Inspector, you put the lives of those poor dancing girls at risk.

They're not dancing girls, Palmer.

My compliments on your bravery, Sergeant Burrov.

You were exceptional, all five of you.

Whoever joins the police, Inspector, knows they'll have to face danger.

- Facing Diabolik isn't for everyone. - Just doing our duty.

- If you should need us again... - I won't hesitate, don't worry.

Sergeant Pratt will give you a lift home.

You've earned a few days' rest.

Thank you, Inspector, but we've been dancing for a month.

We're cops, we can't wait to get back to work.

I understand.

So ends the glittering career of the Emerald Ballet.

Yes. Now it's our turn.

Well, Erickson,

- are you picking anything up? - Yes, Inspector.

The jewels are moving east at high speed.

He's swapped the truck for a faster car.

But we'll catch him. There's no escape.

Head east!

He's going round in circles.

He must be on the mountain road.

He's stopped, Inspector.

This could be it. Let's get him.

We did it.

To us.

They're beautiful.

Made from the purest gold and the most precious stones.

They're worth a fortune.

They're worth even more now that we have the complete collection.

The crown.

The most valuable piece.

It's breathtakingly beautiful.

I'd almost lost hope.

Then along came the Emerald Ballet.

We were lucky.

And we were ready to seize our chance.

It was worth the wait.

It's always worth the wait, Eva.

The signal's getting stronger. We're almost there.

We're not there yet! Why have we stopped?

It can't be!

What's going on?

We can't reach the source of the signal, Inspector.

The mountain's in our way.

He's in the mountain!

He's inside it! Zeman, find some dynamite.

What is it?

These emeralds are the colour of your eyes.

Give me your wrist.

Even if they could never match the beauty of your gaze.

Let's finish up. I have to get ready to go out.

Now?

Why?

Countess Viendemar's lawyer is out of town.

I plan on breaking into his house to plant some microphones.

You're already preparing the next heist.

The countess has an extraordinary collection of ancient coins.

Hey.

What's wrong?

I'd hoped we could rest for a while.

Take a nice holiday.

Diabolik doesn't take holidays.

Well, Eva does.

- And she thinks she deserves one. - Go, if you want to.

I can manage without you.

It's not a real holiday if we're not together.

We'll talk about it. Now, let's finish up.

ALARM

Damn!

Someone's trying to force their way inside!

Ginko!

How did he find us?

A tunnel!

They're already in the tunnel! They'll be here in a few minutes.

- We have to go. - Eva...

Everything we've ever stolen is here.

- We can't let them get it. - What choice do we have?

He's in there.

Inspector Ginko, over here!

The jewels of the Armen Collection.

They left them here!

That isn't good news.

Why not?

Because we can no longer track them.

Inspector!

Over here, it's a passageway!

Help me up.

- Climb up, Palmer. - The radio, Inspector.

Come up.

Where are we?

We must be on the opposite side of the mountain.

- There they are! - Call for reinforcements.

- We'll surround them. - We've spotted them!

All cars to the western side of the mountain!

Stop!

Wait!

I'm hurt!

Come on, stand up!

I can't!

- There they are! - Over there!

I can't let them catch me. Forgive me!

Don't leave me, damn you!

No!

Don't!

- Where did she go to? - Dredge the river, we have to find her.

Do you think she's dead?

I don't know. But if she's alive, I'm sure she'll testify for us in court.

- Have you counted them? - Yes.

137, Sergeant.

137...

100... 137?

That's what they are.

Yes, the gold bars from the robbery of the bank vault of Calburg.

- Any news, Inspector? - No, we couldn't find them.

This place is incredible, Inspector.

It's filled with valuables of every kind. Jewels, gold, cash...

Works of art!

The Archduke of Poitiers by Giacomo del Carroccio.

We hadn't even attributed its theft to Diabolik.

We were clearly mistaken.

And that's not all!

You can't imagine what else is here. This way.

The treasure here is inestimable, you've no idea.

The jewels of the Armen Collection are but a small part of everything here.

It's the old Kramer building.

An abandoned industrial complex on the outskirts of Clerville.

Abandoned?

Why would it interest Diabolik?

He made these red marks.

Maybe he was planning something.

Let's go take a look.

Is this it?

It's always been abandoned.

This place is cursed.

Why?

The engineer who designed it committed suicide inside.

Inspector, come and see!

This is it.

Inspector!

This is where Diabolik makes his masks, Inspector.

And his diabolical gadgets!

It's his laboratory.

Will I call a van to take it all away?

No.

We're going to leave this place and keep it under observation.

I want one man inside, and officers outside ready for action.

He still doesn't know that we found his laboratory.

He might need something.

Well done, Inspector, we're certain to catch him this time!

If he comes back, we'll be ready.

Last call for Flight AT217...

Good afternoon, friends and viewers!

We're coming to you live from Clerville Airport, where,

just a few minutes ago, a flight from Lusten,

the capital of the Kingdom of Beglait,

landed with Altea Von Waller on it, the Duchess of Vallenberg.

This flight is about to start boarding.

Could all passengers please make their way to Gate 8.

Thank you for choosing Clerville Air.

The glamorous duchess,

whose name appears in gossip pages throughout the world,

has come to Clerville to attend the much-talked-about party

organised by the Belmond Family.

It appears that for the occasion the Duchess of Vallenberg will be wearing

the Black Gryphon necklace,

a piece of jewellery given to her by the King of Rennert.

The Duchess of Vallenberg has just walked past us,

surrounded by bodyguards and journalists.

Welcome, Duchess, I am Sergeant Alden. I'm in charge of your security

and of escorting you to your diplomatic residence.

My pleasure, Sergeant,

but isn't Inspector Ginko supposed to be in charge of my security?

- Of course, and I'm here to... - Why isn't he here?

He sends his apologises, but he was unable to come.

He personally asked me to come here in his stead.

Let's go!

We have him caught in a vice.

We've taken away all the treasure he ever stole,

his mask-making contraption,

and perhaps even the woman he loves.

Diabolik's hours are numbered!

I want to catch him, Palmer, not bankrupt him!

Inspector Ginko's on the attack and we have him on his knees!

I'm sorry, Inspector, I wasn't able to stop her.

I want to speak with Inspector Ginko.

I'm sorry, Duchess, he's dealing with an important case...

Sergeant!

Inspector Ginko's case was my security, but he didn't show up at the airport.

I want to speak to him in private.

- Duchess, I don't think... - Leave us, Sergeant.

- But, Inspector... - Thank you.

Let's go, Fares.

Duchess.

Ginko.

I understand you don't want to make our love for each other public...

It's not that I don't want to. It's just...

- It's improper. - Yes.

I know.

It's improper for a grand duchess to fall in love with a simple policeman.

And for him to feel the same way.

I don't care if it's improper...

No, Altea, we have to wait.

We have to wait...

Wait for what?

You could have at least come to collect me at the airport.

When I didn't see you, I got upset.

What case could be more important?

Diabolik.

Diabolik?

I almost caught him...

but he's a slippery devil.

When I do...

our life will change.

You know how much the capture of that damned criminal means to me as well.

Therefore, I forgive you.

But promise me you'll be at the Belmond party

to protect the precious Black Gryphon necklace...

and this fragile duchess who came all the way to Clerville...

mainly for you.

He's on his way.

He's gone inside.

Officer Nolan, do you hear me? He's inside.

Officer Nolan, do you hear me? He's inside!

Roller, it's you!

- You finally got here. - Hi, Nolan!

I almost fell asleep.

You'll never catch any fish if you're asleep, Nolan!

You're right.

What's more, you risk your neck.

I've no intention of being killed by Diabolik.

If only Diabolik would show up during my shift!

Catching him would be a stroke of luck for a simple officer like me.

Lucky you, Roller, with all this desire to face danger!

I'm just glad my shift's over, so I can pass this hot potato to you.

What danger?

If the king of crime shows his face, he'll rue the day he met me.

If he shows up, call for reinforcements at once.

Call for reinforcements?!

Here's my reinforcements!

So long.

- Goodnight, see you tomorrow. - Goodnight.

Testing.

Testing.

There's been a gunshot!

Let's go!

Quickly! Inside!

It won't budge!

- How's it possible? - Let me try!

It's jammed!

It's jammed from the inside!

Go, go, go!

Move it!

Go!

Roller?

He's alive.

A passageway, take a look!

It's a mirror!

Roller!

What happened?

Diabolik!

He was here!

Look at that.

He took it.

He took the machine to make masks!

So, they let him escape. Why didn't anyone call me?

It happened during the night, the officers didn't...

Palmer! Nothing's more important than catching Diabolik!

Not sleep, nor love, nor death.

Nothing. Is that clear?

- Yes, Inspector, but... - Don't let it happen again.

- Inspector. - Good morning.

MINISTER OF JUSTICE F. DUNCAN

Come in.

Minister.

Gentlemen.

We wanted to meet you in person, Inspector Ginko.

We approve of your methods.

The Emerald Ballet was an excellent idea.

But I didn't catch Diabolik, Minister.

Yet we did recoup everything he has ever stolen.

Nevertheless, the capture of Diabolik must remain our number one priority.

- Minister of Justice's office. - Of course.

I hope it's only a matter of time.

Excuse me, sir.

There's an urgent phone call for Inspector Ginko.

Perhaps it's the news we've all been waiting for, Inspector.

Connect the earpiece to the speaker, please.

That way, we can all hear.

Ginko here, to whom am I speaking?

Eva Kant.

Where are you?

I rang your office and they told me to call you at the Ministry.

Why are you calling me? Do you want to hand yourself in?

You know I'd never do that.

But I can offer you something much bigger than me.

Diabolik.

In exchange, I want a safe passage abroad.

I'll call you in your office in half an hour, Inspector Ginko.

I prefer to talk to you alone.

Goodbye, Minister.

Don't take it personally, Inspector, but capturing Diabolik is important.

And if she really can give him to us,

we can afford to be indulgent with that woman.

Indulgent? With Eva Kant?

If we start cutting deals with criminals, Minister, it's over.

Inspector.

Let me be the one to make such decisions.

Yes, sir.

Now, go back to your office...

and if she does call you back...

listen to her and be prepared to collaborate.

Thank you.

Collaborate with Eva Kant?

But how can we?

When she calls, I'll stall her.

- You trace the call. - Trace it?!

- Is that what the minister said? - The minister said to collaborate.

How we do that, I'll decide.

Let's get ready to trace the call.

Palmer, lead a team to capture Eva Kant while she's talking.

- While she's talking? - Yes, she won't have time to escape.

- You'll have to keep her talking. - I'll try.

What'll I do, Inspector?

Go to the hideout and help Alton. Everything must continue as planned.

Yes, sir.

Ginko.

This is Eva Kant.

As promised, I called you back.

Let me talk without interruption, please.

I want to explain why I'm giving you Diabolik.

This is it, men! Let's go!

You were there too, Inspector.

I was abandoned by the man who claimed to love me.

He left me hurt and alone in the hands of the police,

to save himself.

And you threw yourself into the river. How did you survive?

It wasn't easy, Inspector.

But I managed.

- Well? - We're almost there. Head northwest.

You were wrong to trust a man like that.

Diabolik has never taken pity on anyone. What did you expect?

You're right, Inspector, I was mistaken about him.

And now I want my revenge.

You know my conditions.

Certainly. A safe passage abroad.

Where do you plan to go?

You'll find out when the time is right.

We've arrived!

We've arrived! Stop!

The call box.

Let's go.

Now, however, Inspector...

you think your men are about to catch me.

But you're wrong.

I won't forgive what Diabolik did.

Therefore, if you're prepared to accept my offer,

place the following ad in tomorrow morning's Clerville Gazette:

"G. accepts".

I'll be in touch with further instructions.

Eva Kant, you're under arrest!

Damn!

Well?

The painting is without doubt a Turnier.

It's even from his best period, Officer Zeman.

However, it's an unknown work.

Exactly.

That's why we couldn't place it. We recognised all the others.

It must've been stolen from a private collector, who kept it a secret.

- Which makes it priceless. - All right, thank you.

Listen.

Mark it: "Author Turnier. Subject unknown."

Sergeant Alton!

- What is it? - I have to speak with Inspector Ginko!

Nothing. I only found this.

It's like a rabbit warren down there. We've lost her.

Sergeant Palmer, Ginko's on the radio. He wants you.

Let's go.

Palmer here, Inspector.

Palmer, a bracelet from the Armen Collection is missing.

It's radioactive. See if Erickson can get a trace on it.

Eva Kant might be wearing it.

How can you be sure, Inspector?

I'm not sure of anything, but it's worth a try.

Get a move on, she could still be close by.

Look, Ginko was right!

We have a radioactive signal less than a kilometre from here!

Great, let's get her!

We've located her, go!

Calling all cars, Eva Kant is in Via dei Violini!

Did you hear that? Via dei Violini is around the corner!

You were right to want to come this way.

A policeman's intuition, my friend!

This is Car 6, we'll be in Via dei Violini in a few minutes.

Even less!

You're crazy!

I messed up with Diabolik, but I won't let Eva Kant get away!

- What is it? - A call out, hurry!

Hey, my coffee!

Freeze, Eva Kant, you're under arrest!

Don't move a muscle, or I swear I'll shoot!

I'm bringing her in.

What are you doing, Roller? This isn't the procedure, wait!

I told you, Roland.

I'm not going to miss this chance.

There she is! Go, go!

Freeze!

Thrown down the gun.

I said drop it!

Stop or I'll shoot.

Stop!

Freeze! Get back in the car!

Go, go, go!

- Get up! - Move!

Get out of the way!

Gone! We've lost her!

Wait here, Lindon.

What happened?

Eva Kant was here.

She knocked out this officer and escaped in his car.

She tricked me.

But...

I managed to get this off her!

Great, now we can't even track her anymore!

Hello.

- Hello. - I was told to report to Sergeant Alton.

Okay.

That's him. At the desk, with his back to us.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- Sergeant Alton? - Yes.

- Hello. - Hello.

I've been assigned to this team. I was told to report to you.

Good.

Welcome, Officer, you can start at once.

You'll help Elena Vanel, our jewellery expert.

She has to catalogue everything.

- Elena. - Yes?

Meet your new assistant.

Roller!

I'm happy they assigned you to me.

Me too, Elena.

I know Officer Roller well, Sergeant.

We went to Police Academy together. He's a good officer.

- Great. - Elena's very complimentary, Sergeant...

but I was sent here because I messed up on patrol and...

Don't worry. What's important is that you're here now.

We don't care what happened.

Help Elena. You're one of us now.

Roller, come here.

Help me to identify these jewels, so we'll know whom to return them to.

CLERVILLE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Inspector Ginko,

my orders were clear:

you were to collaborate with Eva Kant, nothing more, nothing less!

We need her help if we're going to capture Diabolik!

I don't trust that woman.

This office has the highest appreciation

of your methods, Inspector.

But we can't lose this opportunity.

Collaborate and nothing else. Please.

Minister...

Diabolik needs to pull off a heist soon.

We've taken possession of all his riches

and the laboratory where he builds all his gadgets.

He can't plan it with the usual care.

Nonsense!

We need Eva Kant's help to capture Diabolik.

I'm ordering you for the second time.

Publish the ad in the newspaper like she told you to,

and don't try to trick her again.

Go.

Yes, sir. I'll do as you say.

CLASSIFIED ADS

G. ACCEPTS.

The telephone, please?

- Over there. - Thank you.

Ginko.

Good morning, Inspector. This is Eva Kant.

Leave the police station and drive to Central Station.

Call box number 17.

More instructions to follow.

But no more tricks.

I'll know if you don't go alone. Have we got a deal?

We've got a deal. No tricks.

You have my word.

Good, Inspector.

It's in your best interest.

Goodbye.

Calling all passengers for Beeman,

the train from Kurten is arriving at Platform 3.

Please make your way to the platform in time.

The train from Stenburg to Perton will stop at Platform 4

and is scheduled to depart in 25 minutes.

Hello?

Go directly to Porter.

We'll meet at ten o'clock tonight, at the lighthouse.

Don't tell anyone or have yourself followed.

If you do, the deal is off.

I'm watching you.

The train from Santial to Valadier

will now leave from Platform 8 instead of Platform 6.

I repeat: the train to Valadier will leave from Platform 8.

Good evening, Inspector.

Welcome.

Lady Kant, finally.

Are you still determined to betray Diabolik?

I learnt a lot from him.

Including how to take revenge.

And if I can benefit from that revenge, so much the better.

I'll give him to you in exchange for my safe passage.

All right, what do you propose?

He's desperate.

You took everything from him, Inspector. His hideouts...

his treasures...

He needs to pull off a heist.

I figured that out by myself.

Let's offer him his dream heist on a silver platter.

Which is?

Steal back everything you took from him.

- He couldn't resist the temptation. - I'm listening.

What are you planning to do with the loot?

- That's none of your business. - Come now, Inspector,

do you want to catch Diabolik or not?

In two days, we'll have everything catalogued.

Then we'll transport it to the police safety vault.

From there, we'll return it to its rightful owners.

Perfect. Get that information to him.

How?

Spread the word in the underworld that in two days

Diabolik's loot is being transported to the police safety vault.

He'll hear about it in a matter of hours.

With his thousand faces,

Diabolik always hangs out in the most disreputable joints.

It's a one-off opportunity.

He'll get to work at once, I guarantee it.

- How will I stop him? - I'll tell you now, Inspector.

Get an armoured security truck ready.

In reality, it'll be empty,

but it'll have a large and well-armed escort.

It'll appear as though the truck contains the loot you took from him.

Have it take the road to Clerville.

He'll use his Clayburg Tunnel trap. I've no doubt about it.

But you'll be ready for him.

Once inside the tunnel, he'll have no way to escape.

And my revenge will be complete.

- Tell me about this trap. - Wait, Inspector.

The hard part comes first.

Right now, I'm certain Diabolik is watching his hideout

and the movements of your officers.

He'll know exactly how many officers are there.

So, what do you suggest?

Leave only a few officers in the hideout with the loot.

It'll look like there's nothing to be protected.

You're asking me to leave the treasure unguarded?

Exactly.

He'd never imagine you'd do anything of the sort.

He's right. I can't.

Yet only by breaking this rule

will you catch him.

I'll think about it.

Now tell me about the trap.

Listen carefully, Inspector.

There's a lever inside Clayburg Tunnel that closes off both exits...

Inspector.

Officer Urban.

How did it go?

As it was meant to.

If your man hangs out in the underworld,

be left in no doubt about it...

he'll hear what we want him to hear.

You can go ahead with your plan, Inspector.

You're full of yourself, Urban.

But you're a good and honest man, I'll give you that.

We're good and honest men, Inspector. I'm part of a team.

Yes, good and honest men.

Thank you.

Whenever you need us, Inspector, we're ready.

Bracelet 127.

100... 127...

Here it is.

- And 128. - 128.

128.

You've become so sombre...

and mysterious. You always used to joke around.

Do you remember at Police Academy?

Nothing could get you down. You were always upbeat and positive.

That's why I liked you.

It's just...

I've had a few problems.

I understand.

A good officer stuck in here with me, cataloguing jewellery...

But they were right.

I acted impulsively.

You know what I think?

That you were brave.

No one else would've had the courage to face Diabolik and Eva Kant.

Sure...

and cause two disasters.

But now I have to redeem myself.

I know what you're worth.

And I know you could capture them.

You're someone who never gives up.

Thank you, Elena.

If you want to thank me...

ask me to dinner.

Come in.

Excuse me, Duchess, you have a visit from...

Yes, I know.

The makeup artist is here. Show her in, I'm expecting her.

Yes, Duchess, the makeup artist has been waiting for a while now.

However, there is also a policeman. He's asking to see you.

Inspector Ginko.

Ginko!

So early?

- I'll receive him in the Winter Garden. - As you wish, Duchess.

Please, Osvaldo...

show the makeup artist in and instruct her to get ready.

I'm going to see the inspector.

I'll show her in at once, Duchess.

You're beautiful.

You're most kind, Inspector.

And very early.

Couldn't you wait to see me...

or have you decided to take the matter of my security seriously?

Seeing you is always a pleasure.

And there's no call to be concerned about your security.

Why do you say that?

Because the only person capable of stealing the Black Gryphon necklace

will be busy tonight.

Do you mean Diabolik?

Precisely.

You haven't come so early because you intend to stay.

Isn't that right?

You're here to tell me you won't be coming.

I'm sorry, Altea.

Tonight's the night we catch him.

You're obsessed with Diabolik.

He's the most important thing in your life.

More important than the woman you love.

But I would never have fallen in love with you...

if you weren't so serious and determined.

Forgive me, if you can.

I'll assign the best officers in Clerville to you.

That way, you'll feel safe.

Not only serious,

but also tedious, my love.

Catch that damned criminal!

Do it for me.

What if someone sees us?

It'll mean...

that the dull gossip pages of Beglait...

will have something to talk about.

I'm sorry, I have to go.

I'll accompany you.

Very well, Inspector. Osvaldo will show you out.

I'm expected in my room.

I have to be at my most beautiful for tonight's party.

I have to prepare myself for some chivalrous encounters,

seeing as my man is neglecting me.

I'm sure you'll be the most beautiful there, Duchess.

The most beautiful of all.

That depends on the skills of this young makeup artist.

Are you good, miss?

The best in Clerville, Duchess.

Perfect.

Goodbye, Inspector.

Inspector Ginko has a new plan.

He didn't tell anyone until now, not even me,

to avoid word getting out.

- There are no spies here. - Nobody thinks that, Officer Ballard.

But with Diabolik, one can never be too careful.

Now, listen up. The truck and escort are a honey trap,

because the security truck will be empty.

However, the loot isn't staying here,

as envisaged by the plan set out by Eva Kant.

If Diabolik smells a rat

and returns to the unguarded hideout to steal it back,

we'll also be ready for that eventuality.

The treasure will be loaded into a normal van parked outside.

- What?! - The van has a false floor

and secret compartments.

You'll have to have it loaded by this evening.

It'll leave after the security truck and look like a normal delivery van.

And it'll be driven by just one officer.

Just one officer?!

What if Diabolik attacks it?

It's too dangerous!

It's only for a few kilometres.

A second escort will be waiting at the road to Bratville to protect it.

There aren't any other roads, so we won't have any surprises.

However...

we need one heroic...

volunteer.

Sergeant.

Officer Ballard is right.

None of us want to risk our lives for a plan that...

I will!

- I volunteer. - Roller, no!

- Think about this! - There's nothing to think about.

I'd do it no matter what the risk!

Trust me.

Sergeant.

I'm ready.

Thanks.

Officer...

these bags contain 500 pearls belonging to the Queen of Siak.

Be careful.

Sorry, Zeman, I'll be more careful.

The jewels go in the rear compartment, right?

Exactly.

The paintings, finally! The only things missing.

They go in the panel behind the driver's seat.

- In here? - Yes.

I can't understand why you volunteered to go by yourself.

It's my final chance to show what I'm worth.

But how?

By driving a van a short distance to hand it over to a police escort?

I swear, I don't understand!

Unless...

you hope that it's a trap.

If it's a trap, Diabolik's done for!

Or he'll get the better of you for a third time!

I really don't understand, Diabolik is a demon!

- Do you want to mess up again? - Don't worry, Elena, it'll be okay.

Officer Roller, you make a very convincing delivery driver!

Laugh all you want, Alton. Today's the day I redeem myself.

Then let's make a toast to your redemption.

Some liquid courage will do you good!

Well done, men, you did a great job.

- Let's go inside and make a toast. - Come on!

- We deserve it! - We did a first-class job!

This time, we'll get him.

- To his capture! - To his capture!

To the capture of Diabolik!

- And the redemption of Roller. - Thanks.

Ginko will be proud of us.

- Hurrah! - Hurrah!

There.

You were right, my dear.

You are the best.

I told you so, Duchess.

Did you doubt me?

- I hope you'll call me again. - Of course, whenever I visit.

I'm easy to find.

Just ask for the best makeup artist in Clerville.

Freeze!

It's a mannequin, Inspector!

The necklace!

Osvaldo!

Palmer!

Palmer!

Inspector! Did you catch him?

It was a setup. Eva Kant tricked us.

What about the van with the loot?

A setup?

- Palmer! Has it arrived or not? - No, we haven't seen a thing.

Go to meet it along the road! Find it!

Yes, Inspector!

Quick, to the cars!

It was easy.

Everything we've ever stolen is here. We can't let them get it.

What choice do we have?

Wait, I've got an idea.

- We'll get it all back. - We have to go!

- You'll betray me! - Never, my love!

No, you'll pretend to! It's what we'll make them believe.

They can see us!

I can't let them catch me. Forgive me!

Don't leave me, damn you!

No!

Don't!

BLOCK

It's jammed from the inside!

You were great.

They almost caught me.

The bracelet's radioactive, Eva!

They've been tracking it!

Quickly, turn and hit me.

But you bought me enough time to escape.

- Get up! - Move!

Get out of the way!

Gone! We've lost her!

Diabolik!

- Elena. - Yes?

Meet your new assistant.

Roller!

I'm happy they assigned you to me.

Me too, Elena.

Why the van?

I expected to see you arrive in the vehicle we had agree on.

Ginko.

He made a change to your plan.

He tried to take the loot away in this anonymous van.

He didn't trust me.

Ginko wasn't born yesterday.

He never trusts anyone and considers every possibility.

But it worked out better this way.

I didn't even have to deal with one police officer.

- How did you pull it off? - I improvised.

- I volunteer. - Roller, no!

That bastard.

What if they'd said no?

I'd have come up with something else.

I love you!

We took everything back.

That's not all.

We've got this, as well.

Can we take a holiday now?

You were right, my love. We deserve one.

Freeze!

Don't move! Hands up!

Hands up or I'll shoot!

What did you do to Roller?

Roller is dead.

Freeze!

I said freeze!

Hands up!

I'll shoot you, too!

Darling, did you kill her?!

Relax, Eva.

I hit her with the handle.

She'll soon come to.

It's time for us to go.

Does it hurt?

No. It's nothing.

Inspector, it was only one battle.

The war against Diabolik and Eva Kant isn't over.

They even stole the Duchess of Vallenberg's necklace.

And the fault is mine alone.

I noticed how you and the duchess look at one another.

I might be a simple man, but I'm a man of the world.

She won't want to see my face again.

I heard she's leaving today for Beglait.

How can you be certain, if you don't even go to say goodbye?

Gate 6 is now open for all passengers on Flight 694 to Brektal.

The departure of Flight 357 to Balliet has been delayed by 30 minutes.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

We remind all passengers not to leave luggage unattended inside the airport.

Unattended luggage may be confiscated.

I'll be right back.

I was wondering whether you'd have the courage to come.

I couldn't let you leave without saying anything.

There's nothing to say, Inspector Ginko.

There's always something to say.

I should have looked after you and your security.

Instead, I kept trying to catch a criminal I'll never manage to catch.

Perhaps...

you simply came here to say goodbye, Inspector?

I'm sorry, Altea.

I'd like to embrace you.

We can't, Duchess of Vallenberg,

we're in public and your staff can see us.

Flight 694 to Brektal is now boarding...

Goodbye.

The departure of Flight 357 to Balliet has been delayed by 30 minutes.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

We remind all passengers not to leave luggage unattended inside the airport.

Unattended luggage may be confiscated.

Everything went perfectly.

You're a genius.

A perfect plan.

It would never have worked without you.

But it's wonderful to be on holiday.

Admit it.

It's wonderful to be with you.

FOR MICHELANGELO

THE HUNT CONTINUES...

THIS FILM WAS FREELY ADAPTED FROM THE COMIC

DIABOLIK NO. 16 "GINKO ALL'ATTACCO!" BY ANGELA AND LUCIANA GIUSSANI