第4話: SendelはAlexeyevからの爆弾とメッセージが入ったbriefcaseをKeatonに託す

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On a stormy day at a resort in Formentera, Sendel takes his briefcase and walks to the beach. As the rain clears up, Sendel handcuffs himself to the briefcase and chucks the key into the sea. Keaton finds an ornamental seashell at the beach, concluding that oriental agriculture reached Formentera about 7,000 years ago. Sendel tells Keaton about a nearby mansion belonging to Velasco, whose mistress makes an appearance at the resort. Noticing that Keaton is both perceptive and whimsical, Sendel tasks Keaton to discreetly observe Velasco at a restaurant. After Velasco leaves, Keaton deduces that Velasco is unhappy with his fortunate lifestyle. Sendel explains how he was involved in the Spanish Civil War fifty years ago, when he fought alongside Tomski and Alexeyev, who were two Russian spies. During a display of fireworks celebrating their victory, the three of them became good friends. However, they eventually parted ways after they passionately but secretly betrayed each other. It is revealed that Tomski is in fact Velasco, while Alexeyev was a fugitive for forty years. Sendel received the briefcase from Alexeyev containing a message to keep his pocket watch if he does not return. Although the briefcase actually contains a bomb, Sendel has a change of heart, thanks to Keaton's positive outlook on life. Keaton unlocks Sendel's handcuffs using tweezers, taking the briefcase to the beach and letting the bomb safely detonate. Remembering the display of fireworks, Sendel finally has closure to pardon his past. (Source: Wikipedia)