Mickey's Delayed Date

Nero...

Starting today, I'll be your brother.

Behind the Curtain

This is Mr. Delphy, of the Federal Bureau of Prohibition from Chicago.

He'll be keeping peace in this city from now on in my place.

Mr. Delphy, why have you come to this town?

There's a rotten stench in this town,

and it's coming from the mafia.

I'm here to end the age of the police serving as their faithful dogs.

What, exactly, do you mean by the mafia?

First, the Fango family.

Fango became don in place of Orco,

and is now working with influential people in the city to expand his power.

Then there's the Island, their home base.

It's become a hive for evil.

I'm going to sweep it away.

Next, the Vanetti family that has controlled this city for many years.

They finally finished their internal feud, right?

Right now, the acting don of the Vanetti family is Vincent's eldest son, Nero.

The moonshine they make, Lawless Heaven,

has been fetching high prices domestically and internationally of late.

Nero's a popular guy around here, though.

Much more popular than you cops.

They're trash, sucking out the blood of law-abiding citizens.

I'm going to unmask the beast.

The power struggle between the two families is endangering public order in the city.

I... No, we of the police will first crack down on the brewing of moonshine,

cutting off their source of income.

Then, for the good people of this city, we will eradicate every one—

What a blowhard.

It might be best to cut down on Lawless Heaven production for a while.

No, keep it rolling out.

The sinners are waiting, after all.

Bet he's got a big dick.

A big nose means a big dick.

He looks like the straight-laced, stubborn type, though.

Guys like him are easy to deal with.

I think it's about time...

Huh?

To crush the Vanettis.

Hey, aren't you...

Delphy, of the Federal Bureau of Prohibition.

Look at that.

Mr. Delphy, I'm with you.

I'm sick of violence.

That's reassuring to hear.

We're counting on you. As soon as possible—

What do Vanetti's dogs want with me?

What's this?

You just moved here. I'm sure you have a lot of expenses.

Keep your dirty money.

Your daughter is four years old now, correct?

You ought to take care of your family.

You forgot this.

Tell Nero Vanetti that I will crush him, no matter what.

You even dug up info on his family?

You've grown completely at home in the mafia...

That big-nosed freak...

What's wrong?

"Delphy exposes multiple establishments selling bootleg liquor."

He's messing with us.

Nero, more and more bars are passing on buying our liquor.

Fire two or three rounds into big-nose's house.

If that doesn't work, rub him out.

Hey, Nero.

It's really affecting him...

What do you expect?

Nice weather, huh?

Want to go for a drive?

Sorry, but I made up my mind to never get in a car you're driving again.

Fango will make a move soon.

We'd best move cautiously from now on.

I'm the only one left.

I have to protect the family.

To make that happen, I...

Will you come with me?

Yeah.

I never thought you'd join the mafia, though.

It's unbelievable.

"I hate the mafia" used to be your tune.

I still hate them.

Corteo.

The truth is, Fango wants you.

This doesn't leave this room, but I hear Prohibition's ending soon.

Someone heard a bigshot talking about it.

Then anyone will be able to buy it with no trouble, just like they used to.

Fango wants some really good booze to prepare for that day.

And that's why he needs you!

Having someone like him acknowledge you is pretty amazing!

I'll pass.

What?! Why? It's your chance to be rich!

Is that true?

Yeah. I swear to God.

Don't worry. This isn't a trade-off.

It's just a tip.

What? The Lodge is...

Delphy's investigating it.

That bastard!

Take out his family.

Can't we just take him out?

No.

Then someone else would pick up the investigation.

He's right.

We need Delphy himself to call it off.

Let's take a break.

That reminds me. I'm taking my family out for a picnic soon.

Want to come?

No, I'd like to, but I can't.

Yeah, I'll bet.

I'd love to get out with the family soon, though.

I'll invite you next time, too.

Sure.

You've got to be kidding!

What do you think you're doing?

Going after the guy's family...

Isn't your revenge against the Vanettis?

What is this?

You wanted to go to college, didn't you?

Stay out of my life from now on.

You're the one who dragged me into this!

Where's my teddy?

Hey, where'd my teddy go?

Hello?

Call off the investigation at once.

I won't respond to threats!