Gankutsuou (巌窟王)

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

At Luna's Carnival, I encountered an immature soul.

My friend said to me, "This shall be the prelude to my vengeance."

But this soul was too young and beautiful.

It is that alone which gives me cause for fear.

Act 2: Until the Sun Rises Over the Moon

Shall we go?

That's enough fun and games, boy.

I heard you met him the other day.

Are you bored?

Not at all. It's a wonderful party, don't you think?

Where is your friend?

Oh, you mean Albert?

He's probably out trying to pick up girls, and getting turned down by every one of them.

But this is terrible! This is Luna!

Strolling around alone at night is tantamount to suicide!

Surely you're exaggerating.

It's no laughing matter. You'll get kidnapped by Luigi Vampa!

Luigi Vampa?

He's an up-and-coming bandit!

They say that he drags his victims into the catacombs,

...tortures them, and finally kills them!

How horrible!

Surely the police won't stand by and do nothing.

You don't know?

The police on Luna arrange their patrols to avoid the bandits.

My very own cousin was robbed blind, had his arms and legs broken,

...and was left stark naked in the plaza!

All because he spoke to the bandit's mistress!

I'm sure he's fine. I bet that he's back at your hotel at this very moment.

Would you care to dance?

I simply despise when a party ends.

First one guest leaves, then two. Especially at this hour.

You won't abandon me, will you?

Take him away.

You can't! It's mean! Today is my birthday!

I'm sorry, Franz. I have to go.

No, no, no!

Your father is leaving to see to some very important business.

Fine, see if I care! I hope you never come back!

Father...

Oh, I'm sorry. Did I keep you waiting long?

I... think I should go.

Are you Baron Franz d'Epinay?

Hey, you're that...

I'm sick of your whining!

As for me, I killed ten people!

This is for you.

"My Lord Baron Franz d'Epinay."

"I, Luigi Vampa, have taken custody of your friend, the Viscount Albert Morcerf."

"Hand over the sum of 50 million ducats to my messenger immediately."

"If the messenger should not return by sunrise,

"...although it pains me to do so, think of your friend's life as forfeit."

Where is Albert?!

He's a valuable hostage, so we're taking real good care of him.

If the money is handed over, he'll be sent home without so much as a scratch.

You should have died! Is this how you people do things?

Even I have a certain lifestyle to maintain.

50 million is absurd!

I'm sure that a Parisian aristocrat won't be hard pressed to come up with such a sum.

Dawn comes fast on Luna.

If you value your friend's life,

...I suggest that you make arrangements for the money as soon as possible.

I want to make an immediate withdrawal from the Bank of Paris!

I'm terribly sorry, sir,

...but our connection to Europe is currently offline due to solar winds.

Isn't there anything you can do?!

How much does sir require?

Albert... Damn!

Say, son, it's awfully sad to see a young fella like yourself all alone on the last night of Carnival.

If you want, I know a fine girl who...

Please, just be quiet and drive.

It was at my father's funeral that I first met Albert...

Don't cry.

I'm not crying...

I'll play with you, so cheer up.

Leave me alone! Get lost!

Hey...

Ever since that day, Albert and I have been inseparable.

Damn! What am I going to do...?

It's almost sunrise!

Have you raised the money yet?

Give me more time!

Once it's morning, I'll have the money transferred from Paris!

I'm sorry, Luigi is a stickler for punctuality.

If you don't have the money ready by sunrise, your friend is a goner.

Stop messing with me!

I suggest that you hurry.

I'm sure that you don't want to see your friend die a horrible death, My Lord Baron.

You bastard...!

Violence is unseemly, My Lord Baron.

Damn it!

Yeah, that's better. A gentleman has to worry about little things like discretion.

There is no more fascinating spectacle than a man's death.

Yes, it almost feels as if one has become God, does it not?

His Excellency, the Baron d'Epinay.

I'm sorry to disturb you at such an hour...

Is something the matter? You do not seem entirely well.

Count! I have a favor to ask of you!

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

What's the big idea?!

There is your 50 million ducats.

Now, you will take us to the hostage.

To the Colosseum!

Have the two of you been friends for a long time?

Yes, we've been best friends since we were children.

Ah, so you are childhood friends.

Constant friendship...

It is a wonderful thing, is it not?

Who do you like? C'mon, tell me!

At least give me a hint!

You wouldn't understand.