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AMBot | 08/03/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The episode titled "The Immortal of London" begins with a gripping theft scene in London. The notorious Arsène Lupin and his partner, the Phantom of the Opera, steal a ruby, setting the plot in motion.
Aya Rindo and her ally, Tsugaru, arrive in the city. Their journey becomes intertwined with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who is also investigating the theft. The first part of the episode focuses on the development of a sense of rivalry between Aya and Holmes, both of whom are arrested by Scotland Yard and experience a tense carriage ride. A duo of vampires also appears, but their role and relationship remain unclear.
The scene shifts to a mysterious mansion owned by Phileas Fogg. Fogg is preparing for an enigmatic event known as the "penultimate night," and the villa—with its intricate cellar and cryptic artifacts—becomes the focal point of the unfolding mystery. Lupin and the Phantom plan their actions around the house, while Aya, Holmes, and others attempt to decipher the mansion's secrets.
Aya deciphers an inscription on a silver casket, one of the artifacts in the mansion, which is linked to werewolves. This leads to a fascinating subplot about an ancient feud, deepening the mystery further. Meanwhile, Holmes captivates the group with his sharp observations and deductions. Despite their rivalry, Aya and Holmes manage to unravel the secrets of the estate.
Toward the end of the episode, there is a reference to the Japanese folk hero Ishikawa Goemon, tying the story to Aya's origins. The episode concludes, leaving viewers eager to see how Aya, Holmes, and the others will solve the mysteries of the mansion, the penultimate night, and the stolen ruby.
Aya Rindo and her ally, Tsugaru, arrive in the city. Their journey becomes intertwined with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who is also investigating the theft. The first part of the episode focuses on the development of a sense of rivalry between Aya and Holmes, both of whom are arrested by Scotland Yard and experience a tense carriage ride. A duo of vampires also appears, but their role and relationship remain unclear.
The scene shifts to a mysterious mansion owned by Phileas Fogg. Fogg is preparing for an enigmatic event known as the "penultimate night," and the villa—with its intricate cellar and cryptic artifacts—becomes the focal point of the unfolding mystery. Lupin and the Phantom plan their actions around the house, while Aya, Holmes, and others attempt to decipher the mansion's secrets.
Aya deciphers an inscription on a silver casket, one of the artifacts in the mansion, which is linked to werewolves. This leads to a fascinating subplot about an ancient feud, deepening the mystery further. Meanwhile, Holmes captivates the group with his sharp observations and deductions. Despite their rivalry, Aya and Holmes manage to unravel the secrets of the estate.
Toward the end of the episode, there is a reference to the Japanese folk hero Ishikawa Goemon, tying the story to Aya's origins. The episode concludes, leaving viewers eager to see how Aya, Holmes, and the others will solve the mysteries of the mansion, the penultimate night, and the stolen ruby.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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