Gankutsuou (巌窟王)

The Count of Monte Cristo

I was reunited with the young man at my friend's residence.

His soul, which does not know what it means to love another,

...was profoundly shaken by one who does know what it is to love.

He asked, "Do you love your fiancée?"

My life is a hollow, fragile thing.

I think we should give some more thought to my marriage to Eugenie.

What brought this on?

I'm just not sure if I really love her or not.

Pull!

That's what's been bothering you?

First you go through the motions. Then the emotions will follow.

Pull!

Monsieur Albert, A messenger from the Count of Monte Cristo said to deliver this to you.

From the Count?

Invitations to the opera...

"As luck would have it, I managed to secure an open box at the opera house."

"If you like, would you care to join me this evening?"

"By all means, please bring your fiancée."

I can't imagine how there could be any open boxes at the opera house...

You're right.

I'm sorry, but could you deliver this to Eugenie?

Albert, you're going to deliver it.

Father?

Considerate little touches like this will win her over little by little.

Pull!

Act 6: Her Melancholy, My Melancholy

Don't wake her this morning.

Is Monsieur Debray here?

Here comes Mademoiselle!

Good morning, Mademoiselle.

Good morning. Is Mother still sleeping?

Yes, Mademoiselle, it looks that way.

Good morning, Eugenie. You're as lovely as ever.

Good morning.

You spent the night, I see.

Father, your soup is getting cold.

Yes, of course...

Good morning, Baron.

Hello. I trust you slept well last night?

Yes, sir. Thank you for your hospitality.

By the way, about Olympus Trading...

I'm sure of it.

That's a valuable piece of information... Thank you!

I give appropriate compensation to those who give me information before anyone else.

If you're not in a hurry, would you care to join us for breakfast?

Thank you for the invitation.

I was on my way to give Eugenie her ticket.

I am on my way to visit Baron Danglars to see to some business negotiations.

What a lucky coincidence! Please, allow me to introduce you to them!

This is indeed an unexpected stroke of good luck.

There are many things at their estate that you will find interesting.

That reminds me, if you have time, you should ask them to show you the stables.

Madame Danglars has a horse named Eclipse that is the finest in all of Paris.

This way, Messieurs. If you will wait in the parlor for a moment...

Albert!

Lucien! What brings you here so early in the morning?

Oh, I had my hands full with this and that.

Eugenie! Good morning!

A man has to play his cards right.

Right?

Count! Do me the honor of allowing me to invite you to my home next time.

Of course. Gladly.

That reminds me, I'll stop by your room later!

Michelle, Olympus Trading has started to fall.

We'll pretend to prop it up, and then make it fall even farther!

Further buying is inadvisable. It is below the insolvency line.

I don't care. Wait until it hits bottom, and then buy them out.

Understood.

A few hundred investors are gonna hang themselves over this.

Monsieur, the Count of Monte Cristo is waiting in the parlor.

He is, eh?

Michelle, have the credit assessment results...

...for this Count of Monte Cristo person come in yet?

Out of three investigatory agencies, two rate him as AA+,

...and the third rates him as AAA.

His peerage title is valid, as well.

I bet. He probably paid a lot of money for it.

I'm terribly sorry to keep you waiting.

Oh, you're here, too, Albert?

Good morning, Baron. This is the Count of Monte Cristo.

I had hoped to put in a good word for him.

His Excellency mentioned that he doesn't have a bank,

...so I thought I should introduce him to you, Baron.

That was most considerate of you.

I'm always glad to meet fine new customers.

Allow me to introduce Baron Danglars, the most powerful banker in Paris right now.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Look, you missed a spot over here, too!

You need to be more careful with Eclipse's grooming.

Yes, Madame.

And never give him anything but the feed I've specified.

Yes, Madame.

I've received a letter of introduction and contract papers...

...from the firm of Thomson & French.

To tell you the truth, I'm amazed that they would act as guarantor for an individual.

They are the largest banking firm in Eastern Space.

Indeed they are. However, there is one item in this contract that concerns me.

That concerns you?

According to this, no upper limit has been set to your line of credit.

In short, it could be interpreted that my bank...

...would have to indefinitely continue to provide you...

...with any amount you wished, no matter how great the sum.

And does that present a problem?

This is a bit of an awkward situation.

You say it as if it were nothing, but such lopsided deals don't exist in this world.

Be that as it may, the firm of Thomson & French have judged that in my case, they do.

Surely you don't doubt the validity of this contract?

Not at all, its authenticity has already been verified. This contract is genuine.

Oh, I see. In which case, you are saying...

...that it is me that you are unable to trust.

I got tickets to tonight's opera from the Count.

About that Count of Monte Cristo fellow...

Apparently, he managed to secure a box at the opera house.

He's quite a skilled player.

So it would seem.

Why don't we go pay our respects during intermission tonight?

One, two, three...

Five?

F-Five hundred million?!

I had planned to open an account today and deposit these.

My intent was to let the interest from the deposit accrue in the account.

But I see that you are not interested.

N-Not at all...

You leave me no choice, then. I shall try another bank.

Please! W-Wait!

Wait...

Lucien sure is a go-getter, coming over to talk business with your father so early in the day.

You really are a child, aren't you?

I can't believe you actually admire a guy like him.

"A guy like him"? He's our friend!

I've never thought of him as a friend.

We've been together since we were kids!