Leviathan (リヴァイアサン)

Hmm.

Apologies for making you wait up here.

Now then, we have much to discuss. Hm.

I must say, your telegram took me by surprise, Prince Alek.

Who'd have thought the son of the assassinated archduke

would come all the way to New York to see my wondrous invention. Hm.

-Wait. What? - Huh?

Well, isn't that extraordinary!

A member of actual Clanker royalty, and his pet is a Beastie!

-Mr. Tesla, I need to speak to you. -Listen here!

I didn't care for your tone last night when you brought up Tunguska.

I wanna know about the abnormal weather patterns we're having.

-And that blast that leveled Tunguska. -

You're involved in all of that, aren't you?

Hm.

Don't try denying it!

'Cause we know the device is here in New Y...

- - Huh?

Bravo!

That's exactly right, my clever prince!

These are all results of my recent experiments, uh-huh.

It's so powerful,

the entire world actually believed it was the work of a giant meteor!

So I've named it... ...Goliath!

Ah!

So the question is, what's its purpose?

Before tonight, I never would've revealed that.

But now, there's no need for secrecy anymore.

And so tomorrow, my true genius will be unveiled before the world!

You're going to set it off in a public demonstration?!

Ahh!

No need to worry.

An uninhabited Mediterranean island will bear the blast!

That way, my warning will be undeniably clear to every government on Earth!

Any nation that attacks another

or continues to address its problems using weapons of war...

Ugh!

...shall suffer destruction from the fearsome power of Goliath!

So then are you saying that you want to use Goliath to stop the war?

Precisely!

My genius will do what no one's ever done!

Finally bringing peace to the entire world!

Thank goodness.

-Is that so? - Hm?

Ah! The silent one speaks! And you are...

Dylan Sharp.

I'm one of the midshipmen aboard the great Leviathan.

Ah, so you think that big whale is great, do you?

You sure think awfully high of yourself, don't you?

But any country that resists your demands

ends up suffering the same fate as Tunguska!

-You're saying that's your idea of peace? -Sharp!

-Still sounds like war to me! -Bah! Save it, Mr. Short.

Sharp! It's Dylan Sharp!

-Shut up! - Huh?!

Look here, sonny.

Why don't you try cleaning the wax out of your ears and listen up, tough guy?

Ever since the dawn of mankind on this earth,

humans have repeated the cycle of war over and over again.

Foolish men will always find something to fight about,

no matter how destructive, unless peace is forced on them.

Hm.

I created Goliath because I realized it was the only way!

And now finally, peace and harmony will reign on Earth!

My invention will rewrite the very history of human civilization!

The name Tesla will be revered for eternity!

That is unless you possess the knowledge of some other way to end all wars?

Uh... well, no... I don't.

But what if Goliath falls into the wrong hands?

I assure there is no way,

no chance at all, of anyone ever taking Goliath from me.

- Now then, Prince Aleksandar! -Huh?

If I may, I'd like you to be my guest at the demonstration tomorrow.

Me?

Since you were the first victim of this conflict,

it fits that you be the one to end it and to call for peace.

- -Like hell he...

Hm! Consider.

Thanks to you, no more war orphans.

Hmm.

-Very well, then. -

Magnificent! What a perfect day!

You, you come too.

-And your Dr. Barlow as well, of course. - Oh!

Yes, I know she's here.

We've been watching you all closely since you've arrived in New York.

Logical! Did you think I wouldn't know

that the Darwin family was looking into the events of Tunguska?

Mr. Tesla, sir. The diplomat has arrived.

On my way.

Actually, why don't you come along with me, Your Highness?

We can rehearse what you'll say at tomorrow's demonstration.

Uh... well... all right.

-Wait! You can't! - Huh?

Remember?

-Tonight, you've got... things to do. - Uh...

-Y'know! - Uh...

Ah... Oh!

Mmm. Well, have it your way.

In any case, I look forward to tomorrow.

Are you seriously going to do that tomorrow?

If you reveal your location, won't the German army come after you?

I admit I'm worried about that.

But, if by being there, I can end the war, then it's worth the risk.

Yeah, but... but then again... I just don't know!

Something about him... barkin' weird!

I don't know, I just don't trust him at all.

Hmm.

Come with me. Let's go talk to the doctor.

Right.

- Uh, Alek! -

Damn it all!

-Ugh! Bumrag! -Whoa! Hey! Whoa!

Are you okay?

Hey! Stop!

- -Uh-huh?

- -Ugh!

Stop! Where do you think you're goin'?!

-Let me go! -

No, wait! Wait! Get back here! Teslaaa!

-There it is. -Uh?

So many already.

Tesla knows how to kick up a fuss.

Good morning, everyone, and welcome!

What is that contraption?!

Mr. Tesla?

Please hold your questions for now!

My flying machine isn't the highlight for today,

as I'm sure you all know!

But rest assured, the main event is about to begin!

And I promise you will be amazed!

Hmm?! Oh!

Ah, look who's here!

One of our very special guests for today's demonstration!

-Look, everyone! -

We have the famous Dr. Nora Barlow!

Oh!

But wait! Where's the most special guest of all?

Oh, like you don't know! Give Alek back now, you filthy bum rag!

Mr. Sharp, let's maintain our composure.

Oh... right. Sorry.

Hmm.

Bring those two inside.

Yes, sir.

Now, everyone! Prepare to be amazed!

Bear witness to the genius of my invention as we make history!

I wouldn't trust him further than I could throw him!

Mm.

Uh! Alek!

Uh... Uh.

Uh...

- Won't you both join me over here? -

I've gone to the trouble of preparing tea brought from England, your homeland.

Mmm.

Mr. Tesla,

I want to say I truly appreciate the honor of being invited to your presentation.

Doctor, you are too kind. The honor is all mine.

To have a member of the esteemed Darwin family here,

it's almost too good to be true!

- Thank you for saying that. -

But I must ask...

About Aleksandar, nothing's happened, has it?

Oh!

Sharp, are you... Huh?

What the...

Huh? Huh?!

Huh?

-The Iron Cross! -

- -

It's better.

But I can still tell you're only pretending to sleep.

Volger!