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1989.

The Federal Republic of Germany is the worlds most wealthy country.

Law and order are the basic elements

of a perfectly working society.

The German industry has solved all problems.

Everything is as right as rain.

Energy shortage is an unknown term.

There is also no more pollution, inflation or unemployment.

The chemical industry found the dissolution of our sweetest dreams.

Harmful drugs are no more.

Every piece of information and entertainment in TV or the press

is produced and published by a single big corporated group.

The chairman of this concern is called the "Blue Panther".

He only has one enemy:

"Krysmopompas"!

Jansen! Please report!

Anton here.

Jansen! Please answer!

Jansen! Please answer! Anton here. Jansen, answer please. Jansen!

Jansen! He has to respond eventually!

We mustn't lose time! Whenever I need him, he is not available.

- Maybe he's at the police-disco? - Then go and get him out of there!

He is always at the police- disco, when I need him.

Jansen!

Jansen!

Boss!

Boss...

I got to talk with you.

It's urgent!

The Chief of Police is seeking you.

You're not at your best.

I'll change my clothes now, MK-1 Anton.

It's really urgent.

Please turn off the sirens, we don't want to draw the peoples attention on it.

Now please turn off the sirens!

- We've only about one hour left. - 53 minutes, Anton. Actually that is time enough.

And 12 seconds on top of that, boss!

Mrs Schulze from D�sseldorf indeed has a surprisingly good stamina.

Our laugh-contest is going on now for 16 hours,

our final contestants are in best mood,

and Mr Otto from Uelzen made it to the finals for the 2nd time.

It seems like he is the favorite.

Hello! I'm back again, Barbara. So what do I have for you today? Correct. The weather.

The weather forecast: It will be nice, gorgeous.

- 3rd annual Laugh-Competition -

There won't be any clouds, no rain. Sun, sun,...

wonderful sun!

Everything all right?

I just missed the elevator because of you. Would you please help me with my blouse?

- What's up with that camera? - Any objections?

- A cop behaving like this! - So what?

I'm No. 6, the personnel manager.

Lieutenant of Police Jansen,

special investigation unit from the police headquarters.

Oh yes! Sure!

That's it!

Aha... "...as Vengeance for the murder you committed,

a powerful explosive charge has been placed in the building.

The detonation is timed to exactly...

2 p.m. on September 23rd".

This obviously has to be from an insane person!

Aha, an insane...

I believe it might be a woman.

A woman?

One of the women my uncle abandoned.

Well, I guess we immediately have to evacuate the building.

This is absolutely impossible! We've got 4100 employees.

Yes, yes, it sure is possible. Even though you've got 4100 employees.

This is our psychiatric center, we...

- We don't have to do much with it. - Oh, I see.

- You don't have to do much with it.

Guess I'll have to consult my cousin.

He's the head of the company.

The police lieutenant is here.

They're making fun of you, Blauer Panther. Quite impudent!

Good day.

These people are worse than a Proko.

Actually it looks alike me, but...

- But who is Krysmopompas? - Your enemy, uncle...

Aha. So the persons in charge are related.

I'm not related to them.

The lieutenant doesn't want to understand,

that we can not shut down our 48 broadcasting channels.

Not to forget our papers and magazines.

Millions of people are waiting for them.

Well!

Cousin, he said we have to evacuate.

I didn't explain him yet, how much interrupting the production would cost!

Never mind. Primarily, we have to care for the human lives here.

You... really think there is a bomb in this building?

Nobody can tell for sure, but my team will immediately notify you, if they find something.

Anyway it's just like you said,

primarily, one has to care for the human lives here.

You are right.

Pull up my car!

Attention! Attention! An important announcement:

There will be a searching now.

Please immediately leave the building through the stairways.

Tell him to open his window.

Ey! Open your window!

It's more secure!

The 31st floor has to be behind it!

- What did he say? - He said, the 31st floor has to be behind it.

The 31st floor?

It's a common joke in our company...

whenever something goes wrong, it's always the fault of the 31st floor.

Just a saying, you know.

Very funny. Ah-u-aha!

Please follow the instructions of the security personal.

People with impaired mobility may use the fireman's lift.

The building... could it collapse?

I'm not an engineer so I can't answer this.

If it collapses they'll say, we arranged it.

Due to the insurance.

Everybody knows, that this building is way too small for this enterprise.

Isn't the business doing rather well?

No, but that won't hinder us from expanding.

13 minutes and 59 seconds have past now.

Ten!

Turn off the music, you snob!

Five, Four, Three, Two, One...

One, two, three, Mississippi... zero!

So, are you authorized to issue directives now?

When those two are gone, I am.

Aha. Then please dismiss all... all the people.

All of them? Did you think about the costs?

The costs, ma'am,

I'm not concerned!

The executive suite is frantic, Jansen!

I did my best, Chief.

Think about the people who thought there really was a bomb.

You are well aware, that they hardly will feel safe in the future.

The executive suite wanted you to declare it as a fire drill.

My God, Chef. You know, that 20% of the people won't take a fire drill seriously.

I don't wan to criticize you. You're my best man.

But this case is really special. You don't mess with these guys.

The delinquent has to be located and sentenced. Without delay!

I'll do my best, but it will take some time...

We are rather clueless at the moment,

Mr Chief of Police.

Keep in mind, that you're talking to your supervisor!

I think you are worrying to much, Chief.

No, no, no... it's ... you got 4 days for this.

4 days to solve this case.

- And you must be successful! - 4 days?

I'll do my best. But I don't get why there is this time limit.

Why only 4 days?

That's all I've been conceded. Only 4 short days.

You'll understand, when we meet.

Guess I'll have to consult my cousin.

He's the head of the company.

Anton, is it you?

Yes, boss, me.

We've got the tentative analysis of the bomb threat. Wasn't that fast?

Please avoid all superfluous explanations.

Anton...

"The paper, woodfree, of high quality

It was folded and the ripped off from a larger sheet; not cut".

- What's up with that camera? - Anton!

"The characters were printed recently, not older than 3 days".

The envelope was given out by the concern.

A business reply envelope, used to renew industrial subscriptions.

No fingerprints.

And can the post office distribute any info?

The letter was receipt in the western post office,

at any time between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. today.

Attention! Lieutenant.

Again the television? Why are they here this time, Anton?

For the new show of our police disco, called "Vitamin C".

Na, I don't like these shows.

And what did the psychologist say?

He didn't give a statement yet.

Please clear the areaway!

We bid you welcome to our police-therapy-center!

Oh, it seems like they'll not sleep very well, Anton.

A nightmare, lieutenant.

First we prohibit alcohol, because it makes the people aggressive.

And then we create living conditions which drive people into getting hammered.

And therefore we're beating them up.

You should watch your mouth, Anton.

Never say something like that again.

Never again, got that? Never again!

Yes, lieutenant.

Krysmopompas!

Krysmopompas!

1st Day.

Lieutenant!

What are you looking for in my desk, MK-1 Anton?

Huh? Tell me already!

Your natron enables you to think clearly again. May I move now?

- Lieutenant? - Prepare my natron.

The psychologist says,

our guy probably was not male. Chances are 50:50, that it was a woman.

He or she definitely felt treated wrongfully by the society.

It could also have been a group of people, though.

He believes he could strike again.

Concerning the psychology, that's all.

Thanks, Anton, that is a really back-breaking information.

Yes, and now the chemical results.

Regarding the origin of the paper the lab says:

The machine which produced it actually belongs to the concern.

I see... the concerns own machine?

Yes, theirs.

It's used to print commendations,

which are given out to employees,

who were a worthy representative for the company.

Mostly awarded after retirement.

This envelope, Anton, is addressed to me.

I opened it for you.

Gold?

Yes, the lab found gold dust in the glue.

- I'll have a coffee too. - Yes, boss.

That's it. Simply severed.

This morning I visited the personnel director.

She told me they've only given out 25 or maybe up to 30 of them.

She'll compile a detailed list for us.

It looks like you're slowly

memorizing what I've been struggling

to teach you.

- And it only took me 7 years! - Avoid superfluous comments.

Obtain this list.

Sure, lieutenant.

My cup!

Good morning lieutenant of police, Jansen.

Good morning.

These are the astrological observations I selected for you.

"HEALTH: Be cautious"

Assembled by the ministry of culture.

"LOVE: It's like in a desert..."

An advantageous star constellation...

"JOB: Plenty to do"

Excuse me, lieutenant.

Avoid superfluous comments.

Your assistant this...

Anton,

he was at the concern snooping around.

Yes, he had my explicitly indicated permission.

From now on you have to do everything on your own, personally.

Treat this like a state secret.

You are not allowed to inform anyone about your methods of investigation.

Not even me.

I can't catch your drift, Chief.

And don't forget the hard-and-fast time limit.

I...

Deadline is Monday, noontime.

- Do you know this woman? - The personnel director. - And how did this happen?

- She fell from the 13th floor. - I see, the 13th floor!

Suicide.

Sweetheart, we didn't have a single suicide in the past 4 years in the whole country.

Excuse me, lieutenant: "Unexpected exitus".

Good for you, you remembered the correct expression.

- Murder? - Yes, murder!

That's also the word the guy used in his threatening letter.

Ya sure, but this is absolutely bizarre!

During the long existence of our enterprise there's never been a murder.

- Oh! What about an unexpected exitus? - Nope.

This was the first time.

A pilgarlic, who knows what came over her? Jumping out of the window, for no reason!

This person was working on a list and we believe, this is the reason...

Ya, ya, ya, you'll get that list!

You've got foes. Individuals, private person, ...

groups, fringe groups, competitors.

Have you actually watched our channels once?

- I don't watch TV regularly. - Oh, then have a look right now.

Lieutenant, this is the purpose,

the nature,

the true spirit of our organisation.

Yes, I can see that!

What do you think: How many people are watching our channel at this moment?

I can't tell!

99.3% of all households.

That's egregious indeed!

Should our contestants persevere until tonight, we'll probably even reach 99.9%

You see? There is no competition for us.

We do not have enemies. Apparently the people like what we do.

I believe little Rita is gonna win the race.

Last year she exceeded everybody at the Crying-contest!

- You never laugh? - Not on duty.

On duty, never.

The upper echelon are slowly going too far. Krysmopompas must...

Oh, excuse me, I didn't know you... eh...

"Lieutenant Jansen: Awarded with highest honors at the state-academy of administration!"

"Positive: Anti-Proko-campaign: 15x unexpected exitus"

"Anti-alcohol-campaign: 44 imprisonments"

- That's good to know!

"Negative: alcohol addict"

You got everything you need?

I instructed my employees to support you in every respect.

Oh, thanks.

I also need absolute freedom of movement for the concerns premises.

This is indispensable for my investigations.

Can be arranged. But please act as discreet as possible.

It's not necessary to remind our employees of the recent incident.

You'll receive an identity card,

which grants you access to virtually every place here.

Also to the 31st floor?

Oh, you heard about that too?

Alright, I want you to know everything.

It's true, we do have a mysterious inner department,

which at night,

hunts down ... "evil conspirators"!

"Personnel director"

Elena Farr.

No, thank you.

Do you know her?

Amazing!

Avoid superfluous comments.

I've seen her here.

She's "Play-Play" of the year.

- Or was it last year? - Really?

I forgot about the name.

Elena Farr, F-A-R-R.

Anton?

She's not been here since last April. Only consumed soft drugs.

She's been arrested twice 2 years ago due to graffiti. But nothing serious.

I see. Due to graffiti?

Do you have her address?

Those are all living around there.

Do you know where it is, lieutenant?

Westside alley.

Hello. It's Barbara! And what does Barbara come with? Correct! The weather.

It will be sunny. No clouds.

No clouds at all. Nothing. A clear sky, a blue sky.

Sun. Sun!

Do you know Elena Farr?

F-A-R-R?

F-A-R-R?

- What do you want here? - I'm looking for Elena Farr, F-A-R-R.

She moved, but don't ask me where to.

And when?

You don't need to ask me that either.

Your ID card, please.

I'm from the criminal investigation department!

- Oh, pardon. - I'm sorry, lieutenant Jansen.

Just a random routine examination.

- I hope you don't take it personally. - Nope.

Is it true, that you solved all your cases so far?

Don't ask superfluous questions. By the way, your...

monitoring was unprofessional.

I'll have to report you.

Sadly.

Boss, it's me, Anton, it's important. I have to talk to you by all means.

It's... don't switch it off, boss!

It really is...

You'll defeat the Blue Panther, Krysmopompas.

Elena Farr.

Krysmopompas.

2nd Day.

Jansen?

Jansen, answer!

Jansen, answer now!

Jansen here.

The case is solved.

Who, who solved the case?

The boss of the concern.

He had a suspicion and he confronted the suspect with it...

who confessed the crime. You only have to record the plea of guilty.

"The" plea of guilty? What does "the" plea of guilty mean?

I don't know if it's a man or a woman but I'm sure,

you'll find out, when you question him... or her.

Well, don't be dejected.

The boss of the concern had a better starting position.

Your record will remain.

Record the confession, then everything will be forgotten.

Do you understand, what I mean?

Sure, I understand.

- So, feel free to tell me everything. - There is not much to tell...

It was a rainy Wednesday, I was bored.

Wednesdays are always the most boring days in the week, don't you agree?

Not necessarily. I don't like Mondays. Sometimes Thursdays are horrible too.

So I had the idea, but my uncle blames it on the comic.

- What? Blamed the comic? - Never seen before?

"Krysmopompas, the spirit of evil, the inexpiable foe of the Blue Panther..."

Avoid superfluous explanations.

Krysmopompas!

So Krysmopompas gave me the idea.

Then I wrote the ... threat,

cut out the characters of the Wednesday paper,

glued them on the left page of the diploma,

put it in the reply envelope and sent it to the concern.

That's all.

I swear!

Hopefully you won't put me into prison for this.

Not necessarily.

Please try to remember as detailed as possible.

The scissors you used to cut out the characters, was...

that the same scissors you used to separate the right from the left side of the diploma?

- I can't remember. - D'oh...

It may have been the same. But it also could have been a different.

You've got many scissors.

Right. I've got several scissors on my desk.

You can control that.

Happy?

I'm happy.

Very happy!

Jansen?

Jansen, why don't you listen? Answer me!

Boss, do you hear me?

Jansen!

Jansen, why don't you listen?

I need to talk to you, urgently.

Don't switch it off, boss.

I've worn him down!

-Who's talking there all the time? -How did you know he was lying?

Jansen, do you have any evidence? Any?

I'd like a hot meal again, eventually.

Jansen here.

The list of employees of the concern, who were given a diploma... did it arrive yet?

This morning, lieutenant.

Then please have a look, if Elena Farr,

F-A-R-R Elena, is listed.

No, lieutenant. Elena Farr is not there.

And you are really sure?

Okay, fine. Deliver it to me anyway.

Thanks.

It's about Anton; the last surveillance report.

Last night he was seen with a well known Proko.

Tighten the surveillance.

- Boss, the latest lab report! - That's egregious!

They've got the paper the characters were cut out from.

- Really? - Yes!

They're from a western print from Wednesday.

I don't believe it... Anton, you are so up to date.

Don't you remember? The letter was stamped on a Wednesday.

- Yes? - It fits, doesn't it?

Yes Anton, it fits.

Good. What should I do?

- Nothing. - Why?

Because you'll drive home now, pack your stuff and go on an unpaid leave.

- But why? - Because I say so, Anton.

Damn it, I have the right to know this. Why?

Anton, you aren't drunken, are you?

No, but that is a good idea.

Krysmopompas!

Krysmopompas!

Don't move, police! Freeze!

I came to excuse my nephew's actions, lieutenant.

You shouldn't have.

You shouldn't have applied these psycho-practices.

Oh anyway, those were only the mildest 'instruments'.

It was degrading! And not only for my nephew.

You should have come to me instead.

My methods are more efficient than these degrading and cruel methods.

The police methods are degrading and cruel?

I talked to the minister.

He's agreeing with me. This case is more than just a nuisance.

Yes indeed, more than just a nuisance.

He's up to forgetting the whole thing.

Jansen...

You should also forget everything.

- Yes, I realized that. - Well then!

- But... - But?

But I can't, that would ruin my reputation.

Boss, I have to talk to you urgently, please!

Hands up!

Watch out, Anton!

I'm okay. Follow them! My weapon...

Look out, over there! I'll take care of the other one!

I'll get you... you!

- MK-1 Anton, please respond. - Yes, boss?

Report an unexpected exitus.

26, 27, 28...

Now they're having you in their grip,

Lieutenant.

Avoid superfluous thoughts, Anton.

You followed me.

I gotta talk to you, private.

I was...

I found a person, that knows certain things...

about the concern.

I got in touch with him last night. He told me...

But, Anton, we've been aware of that for ages!

He is a Proko, isn't he?

Yes. He said he is.

He said the concern has a special department.

He said everything we want to know can be found in the 31st floor.

Alright, Anton. We'll see.

3rd Day.

- She's not living here anymore! - I'm aware.

You're Alex Zerling and...

you are on my list.

Oh well, it's about time every- body gets to know the truth.

Well as the time passed I got kinda used to be paid by them.

But basically I sold my soul long time ago,

before I started to work for them...

as one of those imprudent heroes,

who write the fabulous adventures of the Blue Panther.

Well, I felt safe.

Because I knew everything about them...

About the murder?

Murder, rape, theft, denial, falsified documents...

I know everything they do, everything!

About the 31st floor?

- You know it exist? - Have you been there?

Has anyone ever been there without vanishing?

I can't tell.

You said something about rape?

When the director does it, they call it sail-in or escapade.

But I'd call it rape, wouldn't you?

All those innocent little girls with their sweet petite butts and their small tits...

So you wanted vengeance?

I wanted justice.

But I was a coward and preferred a payoff.

Exactly like the spirit of the evil.

Krysmopompas?

You know my stories?

Yeah... some.

But after sitting in this silent place for a while,

I realized, that I was punished.

I knew, one night they'd be knocking at my door.

"man's best friend, a policeman!"

I'll pack my stuff.

Hang on a moment please.

Tell me please, err...

your diploma...

Your diploma, do you still have it?

Yes, of course!

That's the most important item I own.

- Would you like to see it? - Yes, if you still have it, sure.

Just a moment please.

So you want to leave this room? But you'll not run away!

Of course not. Hang on.

Thanks. I'll be right back.

One, two, three, Mississippi...

I see! An unexpected exitus!

6, 7, 8, 9, 10...

Continue to count, Jacqueline.

Mommy mommy, Zerling is dangling and jerking around!

Mommy mommy, Zerling is dangling and jerking around!

Zerling?

Jansen here. I need an ambulance. I think we finally found the culprit.

Yes, boss.

Look, uncle! I found this. Is this yours?

Zerlings diploma.

- Jansen here. - Yes, boss.

Forget the ambulance, I was wrong.

And stop listening to music while on duty, MK-1 Anton!

Wait here for me, Anton.

Hello, I'm Barbara.

I'm lieutenant of police, Jansen. I visited you because I want to talk with you about...

Unfortunately I'm not at home.

Please leave me your name and your phone number.

Lieutenant of police, Jansen!

- I require some information from you. - MK-1 Anton.

- Please answer! - Chief of Police?

Jansen?

Jansen!

Jansen is not here.

- Hello, who is there? - Lieutenant Jansen.

- What? - Lieutenant Jansen.

- I can't hear well. - I'm assigned to investigate here.

Well, then please come in, OK? Come in, come in!

Show me your badge.

Madam!

This investigation is about...

about a rather delicate issue.

It's also about your...

former engagement as editor in charge.

Ah, the bomb...

- Yes. You know it? - Naturally, I still have connections.

I never really retired from "the Golden Woman".

- Escorial-Green? (Liqueur Vol.56%)

I can see you are an art connoisseur, captain.

This is a gift from an artist.

From a great artist!

From the boss of the concern.

A genius!

He could have been living during the Renaissance era.

Well, then why did you quit your job?

- I wouldn't call it a 'job'. - But well, it looked like one to me...

It was a mission. A mission, exactly!

That's egregious, ya.

- It was an enlightenment! - I see. Enlightenment, sure, got it.

Whenever my mission was accomplished I phased out for the rest of the day.

In no time at all I expanded my show to a revue-gala reaching

99% of the viewers.

How? - That's what you wonder.

Through self-sacrifice.

I was solely living for my mission.

And due to it I opened my heart

for the many many viewers,

to satisfy their true needs.

I embellished their everyday life with sweet dreams

and with amorous chants.

What kind of chants?

Amorous. Amorous chants.

When you quited "the Golden Woman",

you received a diploma, didn't you?

Of course, and it means a lot to me!

It's a reminder of the millions of letters the thrilled viewers sent to me.

Good people from all walks of life.

Workers, physicians,

telephonists, midwifes...

Tinkerer...

- Do you mind showing it to me? - Yes, indeed!

No.

At the moment I don't have it at home.

But my 'assistant' has it.

She's having it signed by all important personalities that know me for my album.

- Is it that urgent? - Yes, urgent is the right word for it.

Darling!

- Yes? - Would you come here for a second?

Of course you may sign it as well, if you want to, capt...

Lieutenant!

- Lieutenant. Yes you said it before, lieutenant. - Yes, I said that! Good afternoon!

- Good afternoon. - Darling, cautious, cautious!

The dirt may drop off. I even don't know, where the seed was coming from.

This is forbidden, isn't it, lieutenant?

Yes, it's forbidden, just like many other things are too...

Darling, the lieutenant needs to see my diploma.

- You still have it, right? - Yes, I got your diploma.

I don't have it here, it's at my house.

Of course you don't need to sign it, if you don't want to.

Due to your profession... I could understand that.

Oh, thanks you for your understanding.

I'll be at home in about an hour.

- Thanks. - You are welcome.

The Chief is trying to contact you all the morning.

I know.

- Is he pissed? - I'd say rather hysterical.

He believes you are not calling back on purpose, whatever that means.

He said you are ungrateful, ruthless and loveless.

- Oh... 'loveless'... he didn't say that?! - He sure did!

That's egregious, really!

And he said I should remind you of Monday morning and that you're running out of time.

That's all what he said.

We only have less than 18 hours: No more than 17 hours and 50 minutes.

- How much time's left? - 17 hours and 50 minutes!

Jansen, should I fire?

No, avoid superfluous comments.

- Damn you, Krysmopompas! - What did he say?

Krysmopompas!

- Krysmopompas! - What's going on here?

Report an unexpected exitus, Anton.

An overdose.

Too much sugar in his dreams.

- Aren't you all right? - Sure, sure, I'm not that bad.

I need a boat.

- A boat? - Exactly.

May I invite you?

No, I need to ask you a few questions.

Did you know you have to be very careful when cooking,

because after just one minute their tougher than al dente.

and just seconds later, well, then they're basically capot.

When I met you in the 30th floor you were frantic.

You do know the concern boss, he is a difficult man.

What? It was you who got yourself into that affair...

That's true.

- He promised me... - What?

to behave, as he always promised. And I believed him.

At which department are you actually working?

I'm the assistant of the concern director.

- His concubine. - Yes. Any objections?

I'm drawing too.

And why me?

Because I think you have a... a nice face...

- easy to draw. - I see, easy to draw...

Nice!

I always like to see myself on pictures.

I like this one best.

Oh, you like this one best?

Also nice.

Barbara called you "her assistant".

I can do more for Barbara as her right hand.

Watch this...

- Escorial-green?

You rejected the drink, because you're clever.

The concern director is trying to get rid of Barbara.

But she's keeps her tail up.

- My vegetables! - Your vegetables are not legal just...

as wine and as this videotape aren't

and graffiti also isn't.

That's why we got together. Now we're friends.

You are her spy, right?

Exciting, isn't it?

Are you a Proko?

You're such representative cop!

Aren't you afraid of getting arrested?

I've been arrested before and they had to let me go.

- Wanna be my guest for dinner? - Oh, no thanks.

As I thought, you're just a common cop. Either a very good or a very bad one.

Hey, you forgot to ask me about Barbabas diploma!

Indeed, I totally forgot that.

Holy cow! I'm suddenly shacking due to excitement!

Because maybe we'll see a new world record today.

And now, dear Sir or Madam,

if you just hold on a bit more little Rita, then the record is yours.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is an emotional moment, it's the very moment!

Einstein, Napoleon and now her!

Applause, she did it!

It's a new world record.

This is an incredible, virtually dramatic record.

Little Rita beat the old record.

She has just won the 3rd annual Laugh-Competition!

And there she is.

- 31 4th Day.

I was waiting for you.

Oh really?

Do you confess you were writing an anonymous letter to the CEO's office?

Show me your badge.

No, I'm not willing to admit that.

How long did it take you to come here?

My minimum time was 50 minutes and 33 seconds; starting at the concern.

Would you finally please confess you wrote the letter?

I'm probably not the only person you 've been talking to about this issue.

You can say that again.

I'm gonna tell you the truth.

Pressed for time?

Well, actually not anymore.

By the way, when did you quit your occupation?

My petition for release took effect exactly 47 days ago.

When we evacuated the building you were also there.

Why?

I was visiting friends in the psychiatric center.

- Friends? - Yes.

I've got many friends there. Former colleagues, all in therapy.

When you were leaving the concern, you received a diploma.

Please show it to me.

I don't have it anymore.

- So you eventually confess?! - No.

Come on, you did write the threatening letter...

- Confess! - No.

Aha. What was your department?

I was the editorial staff for cultural matters.

Then you should know a lot about the concern.

I know everything about the concern.

- Also about the murder? - Especially about the murder.

And about the special department?

Of course I do; I've been working there for 7 years, 4 months and 17 days.

On the 31st floor?

Yes, the 31st floor.

Oh really? Quite exquisite...

Please show me the 31st floor.

Come on. Show it to me.

Come on, show me the 31st floor. There you go!

The 31st floor is the attic, altered to be absolutely soundproof,

directly above the CEO's rooms.

There are no windows, but artificial light,

and perfectly air-conditioned.

There is a way up through a door. And then there are 2 more doors.

One of them is always locked.

- You saw it. - Not really. Continue.

We were the only ones who had a key for this secured door.

Does it happen to be this key?

This is an universal key for the executive staff.

I see. Then please explain to me, what was the task of the special department.

Nothing.

You'll need to elaborate this a bit.

Okay, I'll explain.

When the gazette I was working for had been taken over by the concern,

I received a quite tempting offer by the boss.

He said I was one of the great and important personalities in our country.

He said he was worried our people could be losing their ability to reflect on things.

And he said, that we as a group of gifted intellectuals had

all liberties in his concern

and all the money which is needed

to create a new paper and a magazine,

as well as a television program.

Whatever was necessary to re-animate

people to reason thinks again.

He showed me a list of who already accepted his offer.

Those were the best!

23 men and women.

The pure elite.

What do you mean... they "were" the best?

We moved into the 31st floor.

A dust-free attic.

It was terrific!

A secret project for the spiritual renewal of your nation!

Though it wasn't easy.

Consider a room full of brilliant, egocentric individuals,

who're trying to be a team!

It took more than a year, before we finished our first issue.

It was dedicated and biting.

radical but also human,

profound and analytical to demonstrate the madness.

We were absolutely astonishment

when the concern director went crazy about it.

But a few things would have to be refined, he said.

Well, there you go.

That's the whole shocking story!

And he kept going on using that trick.

Whatever we developed wasn't perfect enough.

Someday we lost our will, we were frustrated and tired.

We've lost valuable life time. Our dreams went to pieces.

Some of us made up and wanted to publicize aggressive anti-concern comics.

Eventually this lead to violence. But I was against this!

Then they teamed up with the Proko.

He fooled us by murdering our minds!

Traitors!

Elena Farr!

Those are the Proko from the 31st floor!

You saved my life.

- Are you injured? - Ah, just a bruise.

A rubber bullet as used by the police.

AKZ, please respond!

Jansen and the unknown person are driving through the west-tunnel.

Your pace is good.

You could have spared the long way here this morning.

Really?

My confession would have arrived tomorrow by mail.

I don't mind, that's my job.

The concern also received a new letter, another bomb threat.

written on the other page of the diploma,

together with my name.

But you didn't actually plant a bomb?

I'm not skilled at all with technical stuff.

- What? You don't believe me? - Well, we'll sure find out.

Tomorrow would have been my 8th anniversary.

This is where we differ from each other.

I stopped counting my years of service long time ago.

AKZ here!

Jansen brought the unknown person to the 16th police station

and is heading now for the concern.

The machines!

Poor Weiss!

"Police headquarters"

Boss?

- It's me, Jansen. - Take a seat.

I've been trying to contact you for 2 days now.

Well...

You ignored, you actually didn't even listen, to the instructions of your boss.

I'll say goodbye this afternoon.

But I found him, just one hour ago I arrested him!

Yes I know. Irony of fate, isn't it?

But why precisely today?

Well I eh... better don't talk about it.

Be careful.

The concern knows about your drinking habits.

Oh well, they've always been knowing that.

There are a few more things we need to discuss.

The new bomb threat...

do we have to take it serious?

Mn... no.

But there is no 100% assurance?

Concerning issues like that, there never is a guarantee, chief.

But a quick house search would...

No! Don't cause even more trouble!

Go and speak the concern director.

Now eh... now you're also in danger.

Lieutenant, you have to leave now.

The Chief of Police is critically ill.

Oh yeah, right, caregiver.

These people are really powerful.

- What do you mean by that? - Lieutenant, you have to leave now.

They're already waiting for him with the car.

He can't control what he's saying any longer.

- It... it has already begun! - What has begun?

They didn't even wait for the afternoon, these bastards!

You did a very good job, Jansen.

MK-410, we need emergency assistance.

The Chief of Police needs to be in intensive care.

Gosh darn it! Let him alone now!

Chief of Police, Jansen.

Here AK-1. What's the status?

Lieutenant Jansen is entering the mansion of the concern director.

Thanks. Hold the position.

Finally we nabbed one of the guys, who really was there,

who worked in the 31st floor.

Sometimes I really ask myself; Is it me or the others that are mad?

And both cases are totally unrealistic.

So what would you suggest, lieutenant?

A house search. And if necessary an evacuation of course too.

That's impossible!

And what if there really is a bomb?

An evacuation?

So you think this madman might really have planted a bomb?

It can't be ruled out, the possibility can't be denied.

I want to wait with any action

until we actually have the treat.

Maybe we'll find an answer to why he is doing this.

You might be right.

Lets talk about it tomorrow morning after the funeral.

My poor nephew!

I somehow blame myself for not taking the bomb threat too serious.

I thought it was just the phantasm of a nut case.

You did a great job, Jansen.

Respect!

I made inquiries about you.

You're holding an exclusive record, you solved every single case so far.

So far, yes.

A man who is playing in your league is hard to find.

Might be true.

Lieutenant,

didn't you realize yet, that this is a political complot?

Political? No.

Krysmopompas!

- The spirit of the evil. - It's lurking around everywhere.

Only god knows, what I did to influence him; but he can't be influenced easily.

Didn't you try to stop it from being released?

And thereby knocking the Blue Panther off? No.

No!

He has to be outflanked.

Did you never think about retiring?

No.

You could earn a multiple in private enterprises.

Possibly.

Lets talk about this, when the situation is settled.

I've got a lovely inter- national project running.

And you'd be the perfect man for it, Jansen.

What's up, Anton?

We'll check once again and then leave the building.

- Hello, Lieutenant? - Jansen, here.

- It's about Weiss, he wants to confess something more. - Alright, he shall talk!

There are still more people. Please, please rescue the Proko in the 31st floor.

It's the truth. And I forgot to tell you about the door.

But you did tell me about it!

There is no door, there is no 31st floor. I checked it out!

Nothing but wires and machines.

Behind them there is a door. And the bomb...

But I didn't plant it, the concern director did...

- A new trick... - Is the building evacuated?

- Yes. - Are you sure?

Yes boss, building evacuated. All thirty floors are empty.

There are still people in there.

People? Where?

We have to evacuate them from the roof.

There is still enough time.

- Boss, the electricity was turned off. - I can see that!

- Only the emergency light is on. - Then we have to walk upstairs!

- Boss! You aren't gonna make it. - You don't look any fitter either.

Well where are they? Your people?

You still don't get it? The 31st floor!

Oh it exists?

- Yes, it really does exist. - And how to get there?

There's a door in the 30th floor, I opened it already.

You'll only see machines, but those are dummies. There's another door behind them.

And there is the 31st floor, I guess.

I'm going!

Lets see, we've got 13 minutes left. OK, then you'll go!

Yes, lieutenant.

You are listening to the most recent news:

Today at 2 p.m. there was an

explosion on the roof of the concern.

According to the lieutenant of police Jansen,

it probably was a matter of arson.

During a dramatic rescue mission,

lieutenant Jansen was able to save 3 men,

who later died though due to their fatal injuries.

The concern announced that

there was a damage to property of several million Deutsche Mark.

Anton!

Why are you still here Lieutenant? Everyone else already moved to the new headquarters.

We have to sanitize here now.