ZENGAR: EPISODE 3 Great Evil Empire Main Base Mimashi: What!? You say those Mycenes appeared in this country!? Kukuru: Yes... Amaso: What's going on? It's in conflict with Argos's words. Mimashi: Mm-hmm. They've already been interfering in this country. Kukuru: By that Hadias's reckoning, that agreement is simply Argos's selfish actions. Mimashi: ...so, you listened to that posturing talk, and just trotted along right back here? Kukuru: ....! Amaso: Hmph, a childish method, but... it will suffice for the purpose of a Haniwa soldier. Mamishi: Mm-hmm. In the end, this one's an outsider... Just a woman who's lived a long time thanks to Himika-sama pulling her out of her wretched condition. Kukuru: Kh...! Himika: Enough. You can stop there. Amaso: ! Himika-sama...! Himika: Kukuru is one whose life is tied to an oath of true loyalty. Her outward appearance may differ, but her devotion to my kingdom does not. Besides which, she's made an example of the humans' subterranean dwelling. Kukuru: Himika-sama... Amaso: (Hmph... Taking back some place, a job anyone could do.) Mimashi: But, how will the Mycene matter be handled? Himika: Leave it be. It was probably a reconnaisance force testing the waters, but... They didn't a single substantial piece of information to start with. Mimashi: I see... Himika: We can take advantage of their power struggle... Then we make our move later when it's more profitable to us. Mimashi: Yes. Himika: Moreover, Mimashi... Have you found the whereabouts of the bronze bell? Mimashi: N, no... Amaso: Presently, Ikima is tracking down a human who may know something. Himika: The one called Senjirou Shiba, is it. Then, Kukuru... Go lend your support to Ikima. Interferences will probably arise. Kukuru: Yes. Himika: (Fufufufufu... Work to your fullest extent for me. It's for the sake of that clan...) In Transit Senjirou: Y, you... who are you!? Ikima: Fufufufu... You know plenty about us. Senjirou: You! You couldn't be, Himika's--!? Ikima: As expected of Professor Shiba. ...Our Evil Empire has revived! Senjirou: Evil Empire!? As I thought, Himika was resurrected!? Ikima: Exactly. I am one of Queen Himika's three highest officials... Ikima! Senjirou: And so, what do you want with me!? Ikima: You should know. I want you to give me the location of the Bronze Bell's hiding place. Senjirou: Bronze Bell...!? I don't know what you're talking about! Ikima: It's no use playing innocent. We can't fully rebuild our Evil Empire without that Bronze Bell...! Even past Japan, you can't stop us from grasping the entire world in our hands. Now, tell me the location of the hiding place! Senjirou: I refuse! There is no need to tell any of you! Ikima: Whaaat? If you don't want to talk, maybe you'll talk after this! Do it! Haniwa Soldier: Yessir! Senjirou: Ugh!! Ikima: Now, say it! The hiding place of the Bronze Bell! Senjirou: To protect the peace of this world! I won't talk even if you kill me! Ikima: Why you!! Senjirou: GUAA--! Ikima: Fuhaha, you have no more time. Haniwa Soldiers, capture the Professor! Haniwa Soldier: Yessir! Senjirou: UWAAaaaaaa---!? Ikima: ...ngh! Damnit! Someone's coming!? Pull back from here, Prof. Shiba will lead us straight to the Build Base!! Haniwa Soldier: Yessir! Miwa: ! Ah, that's... the Professor's car! Professor! Dr. Shiba!! Where are you!? Professooorrr!! Mayumi: Dad sure is late... Kikue: Really... He even contacted us to let us know he'd be coming home. Mayumi: He must be taking his time so he can buy presents. Kikue: That would be nice if it were true, but... Hiroshi: ...will what he said turn out to be true? Kikue: Hiroshi... Hiroshi: Mother, about Father... Research is far more important to him than his own family. That's the kind of cold man he is. So, I... Miwa: Hiroshi-san! Aunt!! Hiroshi: What is it, Michy? Senjirou: H... Hiroshi...! Hiroshi: F, Father! Kikue: Ah, Dear!! Hiroshi: What happened, with that wound!? Miwa: Hiroshi-san, hurry... we have to get him a doctor!! Hiroshi: Y, yeah! Senjirou: W, wait, Hiroshi...! I'm already out of time... Hiroshi: Ehh!? Senjirou: H, Hiroshi...! Take this...!! Hiroshi: Gloves and a pendant...!? Just what is this supposed to mean!? Senjirou: ....... Miwa: Ahh--! Uncle!! Hiroshi: Father! Father!! Miwa: Th, that's...!! ! From the Build Base!? Oori(?): Can you hear me, Uzuki-kun!? It's me, Oori!! Miwa: Y, yes! Oori: Right now, Build Base is under attack by the forces of the Evil Empire! Miwa: Wh, what did you say!? Oori: Dr. Shiba's predictions were right! Get back here ASAP and bring Hiroshi-kun along! Miwa: U, understood!! Hiroshi: Michy, what's going on!? What's the Evil Empire!? Miwa: Th, that's... Hiroshi: Could Father have been with..!? Miwa: Hiroshi-san, I don't have time to explain the details right now...! Come with me to the Build Base! Hiroshi: What should I have to do with Father's workplace!! Miwa: This is neither the time nor the place for that kind of talk!! Hiroshi: Shut up! You think I don't know anything! Miwa: Hiroshi-san!! Oori: What is it, Uzuki-kun!? Miwa: I, I'm sorry, Chief Oori... Hiroshi-san has...! Oori: There's no choice, I'll prepare to launch the Big Shooter! Just return to the Build Base! Miwa: Y, yessir!! Hiroshi: Father, you stupid bastard...! Upping and dying out of nowhere...! Damnit...! And I'm not a kid, what's with these gloves and pendant!! Senjirou: ...Hiroshi... Hiroshi...! Hiroshi: Father's voice!? But, that's ridiculous...!! Senjirou: Hiroshi, it's me... Hiroshi: It's not my imagination! Father, where are you!? Senjirou: ...Hiroshi... Build Base... go to the Build Base... Hiroshi: .....!! [Episode 3: Century Magne-Robot] Oori: Uzuki-kun, are the preparations ready!? Miwa: Yes, Chief!! Oori: Alright, launch!! Miwa: Big Shooter, GO!! Oori: Uzuki-kun! Don't let the Haniwa underlings reach the Build Base! If they destroy this place, there will be no way we can recover!! Miwa: Yes sir! I'll keep them out with the Big Shooter! Oori: I'm counting on you!! Miwa: (Hiroshi-san, what are you doing...!?) (Start of second turn) Ikima: Haniwa underlings, rush the Build Base! The Bronze Bell must be hidden there! Once we take it, the world will belong to Himika-sama!! Miwa: ! That's... Hiroshi-san!? Hiroshi: Father, where are you!? Ikima: Hm!? Who is it!? Hiroshi: Where are you!? Father!! Ikima: Heading to the Build Base!? I won't let you!! Hiroshi: Uwaaa--! Miwa: H, Hiroshi-san!! Ikima: Fuhahaha! You powerless human! Take your misfortune with you to the next world! Hiroshi: I, I'm...!? Ikima: Wh, impossible! You're still alive after that blast!? Hiroshi: Just what's going on...!? My body is...!? Ikima: Grr, Haniwa underlings! Attack again!! Miwa: Hiroshi-san! Hurry and get away from there!! Hiroshi: Damnit! You think you'll kill me in this place!? Senjirou: Hiroshi!! Hiroshi: Father!? Senjirou: Hiroshi! Join those gloves together and shout "Koutetsu Jeeg"!! Hiroshi: Wh...!? Senjirou: At that time, you'll transform into Koutetsu Jeeg!! Hiroshi: You expect me to do that without understanding! Aren't you supposed to be dead, Father!? Senjirou: Just do as I say! Do you want your mother and Mayumi to end up in the hands of the Evil Empire!? Hiroshi: Evil Empire...! Could that be... those guys!? Senjirou: Hurry up and become Koutetsu Jeeg! Right now, the one to beat those guys has to be you!! Hiroshi: A, alright...! Got it!! (transformation sequence) Ikima: Wh, what is that!? Miwa: You did it, Hiroshi-san! Jeeg: Th, this is...!? Senjirou: That form is Koutetsu Jeeg! Miwa: Hiroshi-san, Koutetsu Jeeg can perform at 100% capability with the Big Shooter supporting! So, in order to use all your weapons, don't forget to stay within firing range for the Jeeg Parts! Jeeg: Is it really necessary to fight together with Michy!? Miwa: Yes! Senjirou: Fight, Hiroshi! Smash the ambitions of the Evil Empire!! Ikima: Koutetsu Jeeg, you say...!? That Shiba, he was prepared for this the whole time...! Grr! We'll put off the Build Base and the Bell! Destroy that guy first! Jeeg: Come on, Haniwa flunkies! I, Koutetsu Jeeg, will be your opponent!! (Jeeg attacking) Jeeg: Let's go, you monster! This is Father's grudge! (when all enemies are destroyed, reinforcement enemies appear) Kukuru: Ikima-sama, I've come to give my assistance. Ikima: Alright...! Get ready, Koutetsu Jeeg. This Yamata no Orochi will crush you to a pulp. Jeeg: Che! You're saying I'm supposed to fight that big army somehow!? Senjirou: Don't spew out complaints, Hiroshi! You have to live as a soldier from today forward!! Jeeg: Enough with the sermons! Especially from your mouth! Oori: Hiroshi-kun, Uzuki-kun! If enemies attack the base, it can endure! Just defeat the enemies before they can destroy the Build Base! Miwa: Hiroshi-san, you need to protect the Build Base! Jeeg: I know that without you having to tell me! ...anyway, I'll beat anyone who tries to approach! (beginning of next turn, Grungust Type-3 shows up) Kukuru: ! You've shown up here too... Zengar: ...I said you wouldn't get away. Kukuru: Your resolve is admirable. The killing of your companions must be the only thing driving you now. Zengar: It's the natural conclusion of any person. I don't care if you can comprehend something like that or not, but. Kukuru: ....! Zengar: ...Dr. Nate's regrets will be laid to rest by my hand. That is the last mission I will fulfill while I am still alive...! Kukuru: Mission, you say? With a body like that of a living corpse... don't make me laugh. Zengar: Silence! Even if my life runs out, I will cleave you apart with my sword first!! Jeeg: Michy! Who the heck is that!? Miwa: I, I don't know either... (Daikumaryu appears) Oori: Oh! That's the Daikumaryu! Miwa: Hiroshi-san, help is on the way! Jeeg: Help!? Those guys? Daimonji: More importantly, defend the Build Base! All units, launch! (launch) Zengar: ...... Sanshiro: ...him again. He keeps appearing everywhere we go. Pete: Don't worry about that one. You all focus on the enemy at hand. Jun: Tetsuya... Tetsuya: Let it be as it is, for now. Jun: ...I understand. Boss: Hey, don't have some meaningful conversation without letting me in on it! Jeeg: ...Michy, can we really depend on those kinds of colleagues? Miwa: Eh!? Jeeg: They may appear all impressive, but they don't sound all that dependable. Fan Lee: ...aren't you a little inexperienced to be saying that? Jeeg: If all you've got is mere words, you can just say nothing. Miwa: Hiroshi-san, cut it out! Those people are fighting alongside us! Ikima: Hah, what's a few more small fish! We'll settle this now!! (Kukuru vs. Zengar) Kukuru: Come on then! I'll show you the land of the afterlife! Zengar: Very well! Your life will be the payment to get in!! (Ikima vs. Jeeg) Ikima: I'll show you the guide to Hades! My name is Ikima, one of Queen Himika-sama's three best!! Jeeg: Queen... Himika, you say!? Ikima: Now, your life shall be forfeit to Himika-sama!! (Ikima vs. Zengar) Ikima: What an unlucky guy. If you hadn't shown up here, your death wouldn't have come so quickly... Zengar: Whoever stands before me... no matter who or what they are, I will slice them apart!! (Ikima vs. Sanshiro) Sanshiro: Just who are all of you!? Ikima: It's not impossible that there are those who don't know of us. Since we just woke from a long slumber. Sanshiro: Long slumber...!? (Ikima vs. Pete) Ikima: If it's a human warship, Yamata no Orochi will tear it apart! Pete: The eight-headed Orochi...!? Does that make you an enemy from this country...!? (Though most of you probably already know, I'll go ahead and note that Yamata no Orochi is the name of an 8-headed dragon in the ancient Japanese Shinto legend of the cast-out god Susano Ou.) (Ikima vs. Tetsuya) Tetsuya: These guys... are they the companions of the ones who showed up at the Scientific Research Fortress Institute!? Ikima: Exactly! We are the Great Evil Empire... the true rulers of this land! Tetsuya: True rulers, you say...!? (Kukuru defeated) Kukuru: Kh...!! Zengar: You can't flee!! Prepare yourself!! Kukuru: Cease this... or it will worsen! Zengar: You... what did you do!? Kukuru: I placed a spell upon that doll machine... But, it may have been unneeded. Zengar: Wh...! The mech... won't move!? Kukuru: Otherwise you would keep doing nothing but chasing me straight through day and night. In that situation, it's only natural to reach your limit... That doll.. as well as you. Zengar: I've failed...!! (Kukuru disappears) Yamagatake: H, hey! That guy stopped moving!! Sanshiro: It couldn't be... she took him down!? Pete: Ignore it, Sanshiro! I told you to stay focued on the enemy! Sanshiro: G, got it!! (Ikima defeated) Ikima: Y, you...! You win this round! Fan Lee: We at least managed to repel the attack... Daimonji: Midori-kun, what's the condition of that Grungust? Midori: It seems it's entrapped and unable to move. Daimonji: ...then, Pete-kun. Recover that Grungust. Pete: Are you serious, Professor? That person has nothing to do with us. Daimonji: No... This is the third time we've encountered him. This could be something related. Pete: ...so you're feeling sorry for him? Daimonji: No... at this rate, the Grungust's combat ability is being wasted. After we hear his circumstances, we can request for him to aid us. Pete: ...acknowledged. Oori: Hiroshi-kun, Uzuki-kun. Come back to the Build Base, I'd like to discuss something with both of you. Miwa: Understood, Chief. Jeeg: (...Father... where are you? Didn't you die?) Miwa: Now then, Hiroshi-san... let's go. Jeeg: ...yeah. BUILD BASE Oori: No, no... you really saved us. You have my gratitude, Professor Daimonji. Daimonji: It's nothing. ...by the way, Chief Oori. Where is Dr. Shiba? Oori: U.. um... The truth is... Hiroshi: ...Father's dead. Daimonji: !? Sanshiro: That voice... that pendant... By any chance, are you Jeeg's pilot!? Hiroshi: ..... Oori: ...he's more than the pilot, he IS Jeeg. Sanshiro: So, by that... That means you can transform into Jeeg? Hiroshi: ...that's something I'd like to know. Sanshiro: ? Oori: Hiroshi-kun... Hiroshi: ...Chief, answer me please. Why was my father talking to me when he was definitely dead? Oori: ...alright. Follow me... Hiroshi: Th, this is...!? Daimonji: It appears to be the Computer Room, but... Senjirou: ...Hiroshi... Hiroshi: ! F, Father!! That form!? Senjirou: Hiroshi... I'm sorry to surprise you like this. I made preparations in advance in case something were to happen to my body... This computer contains the entirety of my memories. Hiroshi: Wh, what'd you say...? Senjirou: It began 25 years ago. As an archaeologist, I was studying the history of Japan... One day, at an ancient tomb in Kyushu, I discovered a single Bronze Bell. When I deciphered the ancient character engravings on that Bell... I found out something terrible. Hiroshi: Something terrible!? Senjirou: That's right. There was an enormous ancient civilization that had existed in Japan. That was the Great Evil Empire, ruled with an iron fist by Queen Himika, one who used the science of a different dimension. Written on the Bronze Bell, was a prediction that in the span of One thousand and one hundred years, Himika would awaken from a long slumber... Using the power of that extradimensional science, she schemed up a plan to dominate all of Japan, so it said. ...as a single human who loved freedom, I couldn't permit Himika's ambition to ever be achieved. And so, I built this base from which to fight Himika... the Build Base. And, the one to fight them, Koutetsu Jeeg... The rest, Professor Daimonji... will have to be handled by your Daikumaryu crew and the Lond Bel group that won back in the Balmar War. Daimonji: That may be the case... Hiroshi: ...so, Father, that's why you gave me these gloves and this pendant? Senjirou: Hiroshi... everything is for the sake of preserving peace for humanity. Hiroshi: ...you're always like that, Father! Me and Mother, and Mayumi, always pushing whatever you want on us...! Always saying self-important things, and never apologizing! Senjirou: ...did you not hear what I said? Hiroshi: If it's world peace, these fellows here can protect it. I consider protecting Mother and Mayumi more valuable. And, I've had enough of your righteous sermons, Father! You can have this pendant and gloves!! Senjirou: Hiroshi, where do you plan on going!? Hiroshi: Shut up! Don't talk to me!! Miwa: Hiroshi-san...! Senjirou: Leave him be, Uzuki-kun. It's pointless to say anything to Hiroshi right now... Miwa: B, but... Kikue: Dear... Senjirou: Kikue, it's as you see. That feared day has finally come... Kikue: Yes... I was prepared for it. But, Hiroshi... Senjirou: Hiroshi understands everything, it will just take more time for him to decide it in his heart. But, our... no, humanity's time left is running out. Before then, Hiroshi has to stand up and take action as a grown soldier. Kikue: ..... GREAT EVIL EMPIRE MAIN BASE Himika: You cursed fool! Not only did you not get the Bronze Bell, but you even lost all of your troops...! Ikima: P, please forgive me, Himika-sama...! I had never even dreamt of the possibility of that Senjirou Shiba making something like that... Himika: Grr! I don't want to hear your excuses! Learn my anger!! Ikima: F.. forgive me, Himika-sama! Amaso: Hah, Ikima. It's your own fault for underestimating the power of those humans. Mimashi: What are you saying, Amaso? Do you think that we're inferior to humans? Amaso: Yes, they outnumber us. Himika: It's exactly as Amaso says. While we of the Great Evil Empire have slept, the humans on the surface have multiplied. In order to take the surface back, getting the Bronze Bell needed to resurrect the Emperor of Hell would be the best plan...! Mimashi: The Emperor of Hell... the incarnation of the one who will lead everything to destruction... Amaso: If we grasp that power, there will be nothing left for us to fear. Himika: Listen... Ikima, Amaso, Mimashi. And, Kukuru. Kukuru: Yes... Himika: The key to our very existence is the secret of the Bronze Bell that Senjirou Shiba holds! First, search for the location of the Bronze Bell! Then, teach those people who dare to meddle in our affairs the meaning of death and terror! ???: Fufufu... then, I could offer my assistance as well. Himika: ! Who is it over there!? ???: Excuse me for that. I heard your voice, Queen... Himika: ...! Duke Gorgon, is it? Gorgon: Fufufu... none other. Kukuru: You... lower your mask! Gorgon: What are you talking about? Kukuru: The matter of Hadias... don't say you don't know! Gorgon: ...the Evil Spirit Army isn't within the jurisdiction of my Reconaissance Army. If you have a complaint, take it up directly with Hadias. Kukuru: How dare you...! Himika: That's enough. It's due to the help of his reconaissance that we were able to take the other place and make examples of them. Kukuru: Y, yes... Himika: By the way, Gorgon. Do you know anything about the Emperor of Hell? Gorgon: ...though my reconnaisance army has uncovered a little in their investigations, the details are still unknown. Himika: ...I see. Then, you'll contact us when you do find something? Gorgon: Exactly. The objective of my investigative force is to know the secret of the Bronze Bell... I have no interest in controlling Japan. Himika: Interesting. Befitting of the designation of "investigative force". ...but, don't think that means I'm trusting you. Gorgon: Then, I'll find the Bronze Bell before any of the others here. Amaso: What...!? Ikima: You, taking that kind of position...! Himika: Fufufu... Gorgon, you have a big mouth. In that case, back it up with your results. Gorgon: ...from the beginning, I planned to. Himika: ...and you had better not betray my generosity, Duke Gorgon. Gorgon: ...I consent. (Fufufu... this will do. If I use the Great Evil Empire, obtaining the Bronze Bell will be simple...) Himika: (You fool... you might find the Bronze Bell, but you'll never break my seal on it.) (The Mycene Empire Investigative Army... work to your utmost for me.)