Gankutsuou (巌窟王)

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

Wishing to express his feelings, the young man ran to the opera house,

...where his former fiancee awaited him.

However, he is not yet aware.

Not yet aware of his father's sordid past, which lies concealed behind the broken engagement.

Act 13: Haidee

That man is a murderer!

I am surprised to see you come all this way, Your Honor.

Is this spectacle being provided as a sideshow to the opera?

I take it that you recognize this?

As I recall, that is the ring that I gave to your wife.

It had poison hidden inside.

Goodness, what a fascinating contraption.

It would appear that you were trying to kill even my wife.

Surely you jest. Why would I do such a thing?

It's obvious!

Isn't this a simple case of that barbaric custom from Eastern Space known as the "thrill kill"?

The Count would never do such a thing!

You're being deceived by that man.

The Count was the one who told us about the threat to Valentine's life!

Even a foreigner such as myself can expect to receive a proper trial, I take it?

Of course. By law, you will receive an impartial trial.

Hearing that sets my mind at ease. I have a witness to offer in my defense.

What?

Someone who knows the whole truth.

Heloise?!

I have heard many fascinating things from Madame and your son.

Including things which touch upon certain family affairs.

Why, you...!

What would you like to do? Will you arrest me?

What's the deal?

I thought they were gonna arrest him.

Not to worry, gentlemen.

It would seem that His Honor the Crown Prosecutor made a mistake.

Way to go, Count!

It's nice to see that hanging judge get some egg on his face!

It would be best for you to return to your home.

But l...

You needn't worry about me.

Don't think for an instant that this is over!

Monsieur Villefort...

That man wants to ruin me.

I can't believe it! You're still saying that nonsense?

I can sense it. I can feel an evil presence in that man's soul.

You're still worrying about your former fiance?

Marquis Cavalcanti.

By all means, please call me Andrea.

I don't know what my father said to you,

...but I don't feel the least bit grateful to you, is that clear?

Now, now...

It's always been my dream to play at the opera house,

...but using money to make it come true was...

It was your own merit that won you the right to that concert.

The reason, of course, is that your talent has transformed me into your humble servant.

He left you there.

It would seem that he doesn't even have the courage to try to steal you away.

It's not here, huh?

There were no records matching the requested term...

...in any of the volumes owned by this library.

I see.

The Royal Library prides itself on being the greatest repository of data in the universe.

It's hard to believe that there could be a word that isn't registered here.

It's possible that the word is on the General Security Directorate's banned list.

What do you mean?

Regulations are in place that prohibit general readers...

...from browsing classified topics.

What do you MEAN, you're cutting off my financial support?!

I've had a few sudden expenses.

What am I supposed to do about the presidential election?!

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to cut you loose.

Me... And you... And Villefort...

I thought it was our dream to climb hand in hand to the top of Paris!

Oh, was it?

Why pull out when we're a single step away from making that dream a reality?!

My, um... analysts are telling me to quit gambling on you, General.

Is this about those letters from Edmond?

Now, now, I'm just saying that we all need to watch our step.

If you win the election,

...feel free to give me a call.

Excellency, we've established a comm channel with the Seventh Eastern Space Fleet.

That was a shameful display last night, don't you think?

What insolence! Who are you?!

Lucien Debray, First Secretary. I'm hurt that you don't remember me.

Ah, the spoiled rich boy in the Ministry of the Interior.

The Count of Monte Cristo is the talk of Paris at the moment.

You won't be able to arrest him without good cause.

He's plotting something, I'm sure of it.

Can you prove it?

I'm the one who decides who is guilty or innocent.

The General Security Directorate is stepping in.

They suspect that you're trying to file false charges against him.

You've gone a little too far this time.

It's probably only a matter of time before you're suspended from duty.

They can't!

Oh, here you are.

I need your advice on a certain matter.

It's rare for YOU to need anybody's advice on anything.

I had no choice but to beg an elite member of the Ministry of the Interior for help.

Your best friend isn't with you today?

Where's Victoria?

Madame is resting in her room.

I have no idea what to do with your mother.

She's been acting like this ever since she was out in the night air...

...at the party in Auteuil and caught a cold.

So anyway, that's why I can't offer you a suitable welcome,

...but perhaps you'd care to join us for dinner?

I'd love to!

I have a little work to finish up, so my daughter will keep you company until I'm done.

Why don't you play another little tune? For Andrea this time.

I would be honored if you did! Oh, that reminds me...

Black hole futures?!

Now, then, let's get down to business, Michelle!

General Morcerf has called and made an appointment.

Never mind about that! Show me the ultra-high density materials market!

Get to it!

Understood.

Danglars has accessed the market.

Very well. Sell.

Understood!

Let him eat his fill. We'll make sure that he's fattened up properly.

Wait until the time is right, and then leak intel that there are signs...

...of an impending massive lmperial Forces offensive in the Central Galaxy.

Still, the thought of lining that vulture's pockets is a little distasteful.

"Gankutsuou," huh?

Are you ready to start?

Here we go.

Welcome to the Mansion of State Secrets.

What IS this place?

A database that's under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior.

State search keyword.

Gankutsuou.

Lucien Debray, First Secretary, class S. Access granted.

Where are we?!

Keep quiet.

Gankutsuou is the king of the shadows.

Which means what?

Nobody's ever seen what he looks like. His name should never be spoken.

Those who break that taboo meet a fate worse than death.

Is that an urban legend?

It's the truth. He appeared on the fringes of the galaxy a thousand years ago...

...and tried to gain control of the criminal underworld.