Unmasking the Idol

Okay, let's go.

Where the hell is he?

I don't know.

He's crazy.

He's like a fish.

There, there!

Good evening, Star.

This is Jax.

I now have the microcassette in my possession.

I shall be passing it on to our usual contact momentarily.

Outstanding job, as usual.

Thank you, sir.

There's one other matter I'd like to bring up.

I could use a vacation.

Whatever you like, Mr. Jax.

Enjoy yourself.

Just be prepared to start a new assignment the day after tomorrow.

Sir, you must be joking.

I don't make jokes, Mr. Jax.

We're facing..-correction, you're facing the most dangerous mission ever-.

Time is of the essence.

Andrea, more chips for Mrs. Stevens.

No more bets.

Ladies and gentlemen, please, no more bets.

Number 27, the winner.

Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen.

Place your bets, please.

A gun can be a very dangerous weapon.

Not if you know how to use it.

True.

The usual split bet, sir?

Yes.

007.

Very good, sir.

My name is Jax.

Duncan Jax.

And you are?

China.

Of course you are.

I'm always fascinated by a woman

with a knowledge of firearms.

-I know that mastery takes a lot of target practice.

Yes.

As well, to be an expert, you have to stay on top of things.

Double 0, the winner.

Should I send this to your room, Mr. Jax?

Yes.

Thank you, Franco.

Right away, sir.

-I always like to start my day off with a bang.

Champagne?

You're very strong.

It's nice to find someone who keeps in shape.

I was thinking the same thing of you.

What kind of work do you do?

Well, a little of this, a little of that.

Sounds evasive.

Why all the questions?

-I like to know the men I get tangled up with.

Are we tangled?

We seem to be.

-Did I miss a step in our relationship somewhere?

-Can I ask you something from out of left field?

Yes, by all means.

You may answer and then you may not.

What do you know about the ninja?

The what?

Ninja.

What's a ninja?

A paid assassin.

You must be talking about the fellow

who caused all the commotion in the hotel earlier.

Would that have been you?

-Do I seem like the type to you to leap from buildings and hang from balloons?

-You seem like the type to do anything you want.

What's that?

-Must be that ninja you've been talking about.

It's a baboon.

-I'd like you to meet the most intelligent primate in the world.

His name is Boon.

Boon, this is China.

How do you know this primate?

We work together.

Oh, so you are a ninja.

Mum's the word.

He's charming.

Just like his master.

-Yes, I can definitely see a resemblance.

Here we are again, Mr. Duncan Jax.

Exciting lifestyle, yes?

Very mysterious.

Almost oriental.

-You're not going to start on that again, are you?

Yes, it all seems to fit.

Would you excuse me?

I have to make a call.

Come on monkey, come on.

Hey, look at you.

Look at the monkey.

Hello, this is Star.

Unfortunately, I'm not here at the moment to take your call,

but if you leave your name --

Let's go home, Boon.

Home, sweet home.

Good morning, Mr. Jax.

I'm R-TECH C7.

Today's most advanced computer utilizing micro molecular circuitry.

I'm fully compatible with the most modern of today's defensive systems.

For a demonstration of my capabilities, please activate my standby mode.

Oh, and have a nice day.

You're a dead man.

You can't take us both.

The monkey...

Why don't you like Boon, Sato?

He always speaks well of you.

I don't like monkeys.

Except to eat.

He hates being called a monkey.

-Hey, get that pest away from my equipment.

No, stop!

Stop him!

-You asked me to drop by and you try to kill me.

What's up?

Just trying to keep you on your toes.

Looks like you are slowing down.

If I had, I'd be a dead man right now.

No thanks to you.

How's the R-TECH coming along?

-Not completely perfected, but very close.

Not bad, Sate.

I'd like to get one of these installed in the truck as soon as possible.

You got it, boss.

That would be Star.

Would you show him in, please, Sato?

Sure.

Mr. Jax will be with you in a moment.

Thank you, Sato.

Good afternoon, Star.

If your concentration allows,

I think you'll find this both interesting as well as educational.

What you're seeing is the infamous Devil's Crown Island.

-The most heavily guarded fortress in the world, but no one seems to know why.

You've heard of it then.

Yes.

An impenetrable hideaway with enough electronics

to spot a flea on an elephant's ass.

Don't tell me you've discovered what's on it.

Gold.

Tons of pure 24 carat gold.

How did it get there?

-All stolen, ounce by ounce, ingot by ingot, gold jewelry,

statuary, relics, coins.

-All hidden somewhere in the heart of that island.

Yes, but where?

-Oh, we know where. Or, rather, we know someone who knows where.

Well, sir, why aren't you talking to him?

-Because you're the only man who can get in, get the gold and get out.

It can't happen.

Oh, it can and will.

It must be done -- and soon.

There are hostile forces that would use that gold

to equip a submarine with nuclear warheads.

They threatened to start World War Three.

What are the details?

I mean, if I should decide to go along with it.

You'll have help, beginning with Bugs.

Bugs?

Why that demo freak?

Because he can lead you to Whale.

To Whale?

What do we need him for?

-Because he has the only known map to the gold fort.

You need him.

This is turning into a three-ring circus.

-Bugs can lead you to the prison where Whale is presently languishing.

-Whale can lead us to the gold and possibly to our deaths.

No, no, I don't think I want any part of this.

Mr. Jax.

Duncan.

One more thing.

Our sources have confirmed that the organization

that supports the Scarlet Leader is responsible for the death

of your parents, namely Baron Hugo Von Bruger.

Gold tooth.

Six days, you say?

Yes.

Mr. Jax,

I'll be going with you.

Whatever you like.

-I am the one, I am supreme, I am the ultimate power.

He who dares to challenge me or defy me shall

have to pay the price, and pay for it dearly.

I will show no mercy to no one, no way.

You catch my drift, old man?

So what have you got to say?

Not that I really care.

The engine just quit on us.

We could have floated around for days.

Lucky for us, we've washed ashore on this island.

I wouldn't call it lucky.