Moriarty the Patriot (憂国のモリアーティ)

The mist is hiding the sin

I hold in my hand the LIST of judgment

I'm gonna do the perfect crime and bury them in a cist

That's my DYING WISH for you

Guys of the privileged class torment the weak

And they enjoy it

That's a bloody world, an endlessly discriminatory society (dystopia)

Happiness does not bloom here

We are oppressed

We must do something. Come on

Let the end begin

Break it to relieve your soul

Open your eyes. You'll be reborn when you lose your life

Lord of crime hora yume no ikenie We're lords of crime. We're sacrifice for ideals

Freedom lives forever, even if we die

The Noahtic Act 1

Hey, wait up!

Tch!

Why is there so much refuse here?

This is the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise liner.

They are all passengers, sir.

There are three different classes of passenger cabins,

and a number of the rooms available are moderately priced.

I'm saying that this is a ship that no one but noblemen should be able to board.

Can't you tell simply by looking at her grand form?

The Noahtic --a ship truly worthy to take on the name of Noah.

Do you think that the Noah that appears in the Bible, the one who was on the Ark,

was a commoner?

Uh...

Noah was chosen of God!

Which is to say, a nobleman, like me!

Just look.

Many noblemen are thronging to board this ship.

So if, by some chance, a great flood were to hit London whilst we're at sea,

our country would not face too much difficulty.

Don't you agree?

The only ones left behind would be the dregs of society.

If they were swallowed up in the waves and swept away, things would be much more agreeable.

Oh, it's Lord Enders!

Imagine, running into Lord Enders here!

It is an honour to meet you!

Well, well, fancy having lovely ladies like you coming along.

We are here to watch the ballet being performed aboard this ship!

It will be the world's first seagoing ballet!

This is something we simply cannot pass up!

You are quite the curious young ladies.

Very well, let's see about getting aboard this ark--

built especially for those of us carrying noble blood.

I can't wait!

Target is commencing boarding at the scheduled time.

Well, let's get this show started.

I've been thinking about how imbalanced this country is for a long time.

It is unnecessary to reiterate that the principal cause of this imbalance

is the class system that is enjoyed by a handful of aristocrats.

We must contend against it.

That's all well and true, but who do we fight, and how do we do it?

The system is not immediately alterable.

However, there is something that we can begin to do right away.

We can plunge London down into the depths of Hell, and turn it into a crime-filled city.

Oi, explain it so we can understand.

How does that lead to our goal of improving the country?

Crime is not the end; it is the means, Moran.

As I said earlier, we cannot change the system in a trice.

However, we can change the minds of men in an instant.

Minds?

People have a wide range of emotions, and are also creatures who act upon them.

Further, the thing that spurs the human mind to action above all else...

...is... death.

I agree, Will. Death is more instrumental than anything.

William, if my death is required for your plan, I offer it to you at any time.

The same goes for you, right?

The citizens of London are about to witness

the many crimes and deaths that I have tailored for them.

Which is to say...

...the city shall be turned into a stage through crime,

and its citizens shall be an audience bearing witness to those crimes.

The city of London itself will become a theatre?

And the subject matter we shall present our audience

will be deaths that most vividly expose the imbalance of the world.

It is the deaths that we choreograph, dramatise, and give significance to

that will truly open the eyes of this country's people.

We're the ones who will be pulling the trigger, then?

This should be interesting.

Now, the time has come for the curtain to rise.

If this forthcoming production on the big stage is a success,

it will mark a large step toward the world for which we are striving.

Now, allow me to present you with our first illustrious star...

...Count Blitz Enders.

Stand aside.

Hey! What are you trying to board first for?!

We were here first! Get to the end of the line!

Do you realise to whom you are speaking?

Know your place, you swine.

What did you call me?!

I am most sorry for that, sir. Please, go right on inside.

For Heaven's sake, how aggravating.

You should just throw that whole lot of upright-walking livestock

What?! You're letting him on?! Hey, you, get back here!

into a hutch in the ship's larder, or something.

The captain would like to extend his welcome to all of you.

This ship, the Noahtic , is now beginning its pleasure cruise to Amsterdam.

Moreover, tomorrow, the world's first shipborne ballet will be performed.

Please do enjoy the show along with the rest of your voyage.

How is our "event" coming along?

Heh. Brother, you're so impatient. The curtain has just barely risen.

I see. All right then, I think I shall go and enjoy myself,

whilst looking forward to the arrival of the climax.

What?! You don't have a dinner reservation for me?!

What is the meaning of this?!

I am terribly sorry, sir. Apparently, there has been a slight mix-up.

A mix-up?!

S-Sir, I can show you to the restaurant on the lower deck right away, if you like--

Don't be absurd!

Are you telling me I should go and fill my face together with that livestock in the dining mess?

Oh, no, sir, not at all!

I am of the privileged class, and I will have no one stand in my way!

Is that clear?

Y-Yes, sir. Um, in that case, please wait just a moment.

I will see to finding you a seat at once.

F-Forgive me, my lord!

If you ever cross my path again, I will kill you.

Wah! Mummy!

There now, what's the matter?

If there are commoners this close to the first-class passenger restaurant,

it means that they're crawling all over this ship.

That was unfortunate.

Feel free to use mine, if you like.

Ah, thanks.

I am Moriarty. William James Moriarty.

Moriarty? I've heard that name before. The army, as I recall.

That would be my older brother, Albert.

He is also on board; I will have to introduce you later.

Lord Enders...

We have a table ready for you. This way, please.

Ah. I'll see you around.

What kind of ship are you running here? What possible excuse could you have for this?

That's the way you wanted it?

Yeah, well played. Please continue to annoy the count as much as possible.

That's our agreement, and I have no problem with it,

but why do you want me acting like this?

Isn't this a lot of bother to go to just to pester somebody?

"Don't ask why." That was part of the contract, remember?

Well, as long as I get paid, I've got no quarrel with it.

Thomas Michaelson...

...a habitual burglar, who has also committed...

...rape, and even murder in the course of his crimes.

We will take your depraved life... and make good use of it.

Why, Count Moriarty, fancy running into you on this ship, as well.

If it were only a luxury liner, I would not have been so interested,

but I heard there was going to be a magnificent attraction.

You mean the world's first shipborne ballet, right?

That was my reason for coming, as well.

You don't say. As a ballet aficionado, you could not pass this up?

Precisely right. I'll admit, even now, I'm looking forward to seeing

what sort of show they're going to put on.

Yes. I'm sure...

...it will end up being something spectacular.

Blitz Enders, you have a telegram, sir.