Citadel: Diana

MILAN

Today's top story is the tension in Milan,

where a demonstration is planned

against the expansion of safe zones.

Demonstrators accuse the new city council

of using the public safety plan

to increase the militarized control of the city

and the number of CCTV cameras.

The march will leave this afternoon

from the central station

and will arrive outside the mayor's office.

The debate over liberalizing weapons is heating up

following the prime minister's statement in favor of the new bill.

The proposal to liberalize the arms trade,

based on the American model,

is gaining increasing support among political parties

and could soon end up in Parliament.

IDENTIFICATION

MANTICORE ITALY HEADQUARTERS

3-0-8, 3-0-1. We've made a discovery that requires an immediate mission.

It's a delicate matter.

Your targets will be other Manticore agents.

The founders meeting is being held,

but we know that a secret and closed meeting will take place simultaneously,

between a Manticore France agent and one from Manticore Germany.

Given that Italy wasn't invited, we'll go listen to what they say.

We're going to spy on our sister agencies?

The meeting will take place in the main square of Lugano at 4:00 p.m.,

and that is all the information you need.

Do not intervene, under any circumstances.

Find out why they're meeting and report back.

Given the nature of your targets, no transmissions in or out for today.

We can't communicate, and you must turn off your tracking.

You'll be on your own.

ZANI WEAPONS MANUFACTURER

The targeting system's accuracy is 99.3%, Mr. Zani.

That's nothing new.

And this? Is it new?

It gets through detectors.

And it can transform into any of our weapons.

What material is this?

I haven't named it yet.

Let's get them into production immediately.

I haven't completed the tests.

We need new markets. And new products attract new clients.

Has something happened?

The Tringalis tried to screw us.

We need to find more trustworthy buyers.

Since when do trustworthy mobsters exist?

They used to exist.

How is the military's order going?

It's ready.

Anything else, Dad?

The European founders are meeting today.

I asked for you to be there with me.

Manticore Italy's future will be decided.

After all, it's your inheritance.

MANTICORE NETWORK CONNECT - YES

ITALY - SWITZERLAND BORDER

- So? Finish the story. - So...

I met her at the supermarket.

She didn't know which wine to choose,

and so "Stefano" arrived, the expert sommelier.

- Sommelier this time? - I kept it simple.

Remember last time, when I was a pharmaceutical rep?

- Of course. - My God.

Doesn't it bother you knowing that people close to us

don't know how fucking good we are?

No.

- Come on, you get it. - Yes, I get it.

Anyway, no.

Every now and then, I consider it.

- What? - Quitting.

- You can't. - I know.

Did you hear about 2-8-1?

He lasted three days, then...

Him and his wife.

Why the fuck did we get into this?

13 YEARS EARLIER

Sara! They can't come home to this mess! Please.

Sara, they're about to land.

Please.

Dad and Mom are about to land.

They'll be mad at me, not you.

You're so silly.

MANTICORE NETWORK DISCONNECT - YES

SWISS ALPS

What should we expect?

Ettore.

- Hi, Edo. - Cecile.

The Zanis.

I'm not used to seeing you here anymore.

Cecile.

Wolfgang.

Let's go.

Wolfgang.

Three more years?

LUGANO, SWITZERLAND

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA OFF

South view, clear.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA OFF

- Cameras disabled. - North view, clear.

They're already here.

Yes, we'll see.

We can either do it tonight or tomorrow evening. What do you think?

IDENTIFICATION DANIELE VITALI

- Hi, how are you? - Good, you? It's been so long.

Good. Sorry I'm late, but...

I like Lugano.

- The result was worth the wait. - Seeing me is always worth it.

The café across the square.

The blond guy and the one in a beige coat.

I hope this meeting delivers on its promise.

You won't be disappointed.

- The blond one has a German accent. - Bingo.

Bingo.

Once you find the other half of the apple, there's no time to lose.

I agree. Especially because we've been waiting for eight years.

The result was worth the wait.

Oh, yeah?

This apple will wreak more havoc than the one from the Trojan War.

What the fuck are you doing?

Why did you shoot?

- What the fuck is it? - Definitely not an apple.

He only told us one thing, "Do not intervene." Fuck!

What are you doing?

DOOR UNLOCKED

- I'm stealing a car. - What if they can track it?

Then walk!

Fuck!

Edo.

Wait.

Can we talk?

No, Cecile.

It was humiliating enough already.

You're taking it wrong.

And how should I take it?

My father is right.

You're hiding something.

- If you won't tell me, it's over. - You agreeing with Ettore...

You've really changed.

Do you approve of how he runs the agency?

No, I don't. And he knows that perfectly well.

I know you have a vision for Manticore.

That I'll never accomplish,

because, at this rate, you'll force us to close.

What's that saying?

When one door closes, another opens.

How would you like to become the head of a new territory? A bigger one.

After all, only the Alps separate us.

Two territories that become one.

Two agencies that become one.

Two family names that become one.

Are you proposing to me?

Don't you think it's been too long?

We make mistakes,

but life is long,

and together, you and I can change the future of Manticore Europe.

You love big ideas.

Don't tell me this isn't one.

I'll think about it.

You'll think about it?

Do you want an answer now?

That's how it usually works.

Usually people get down on one knee.

Give me one day.

Luca.

Luca!

Calm down.

You need to calm down. There's no time, we have to go.

Go where?

Where? To Matteo?

To tell him about your huge fuck-up?

We couldn't leave it there!

Did you get what the fuck was happening?

Yes, I'm not an idiot.

They were exchanging two halves of an apple

they've been working on for eight years.

It's a weapon.

They rebuilt the Citadel technology.

And if they're doing it in secret,

keeping us out, they want to use it against us!

We had no choice.

Fuck.

There's a way out of this, though.

I'm sure.

Yes.

This.

- Luca, what the fuck? Put that down. - It's the only way.

Otherwise he'll kill me, too.

Luca, listen to me, put that down.

I'm sorry, Diana.

I thought we were in a tight spot, but Cecile's proposal changes everything.

A new scenario opens up for us.

So, help me understand this new scenario.

Actually, let me guess.

What about a scenario where your anger was an act?

You knew about Cecile's proposal.

Actually, maybe you suggested it to her.

That's why you had me come with you today.