Come on now.
Come on now.
I never knew you to be greedy.
Oh, come on, Cousin.
You owe me.
What?
You should reconsider.
While I’ll still allow it.
No? I would reconsider, if I were you.
What? Nothing to offer? Perhaps I misjudged you.
Withdrawing your contribution? That is... unwise.
Is that you?
Peasant. What do you want?
What’s this?
A knight? Or a peasant in armor?
Hm... little difference.
A knight? Or a peasant in armor?
A knight? Or a peasant in armor?
A knight? Or a peasant in armor?
A peasant? Or a thief?
A peasant? Or a thief?
A peasant? Or a thief?
A peasant? Or a thief?
Servant, do you want the truth?
About the massacre?
Oh… it’s you again.
Tell me, who sent you?
Is that you?
Peasant. What do you want?
Servant?
Come. I’ve had company.
And they’ve left a mess.
Servant! Today is your lucky day.
I shall allow you to speak.
What news have you of Mammon?
Greetings, my servant.
I’ve procured a little gift. Just for you.
Welcome back, my… “friend”.
I’ve been thinking of your future.
I know who sent you.
Why you keep returning
You wish to punish me.
Oh!
Servant? I have dreadful news.
My followers… they’ve… you’ll see.
You’ve returned?
Loyal to the bitter end, hm?
Welcome back… my humble servant.
(sigh)
I thought we agreed you should not return.
It's not safe here.
You shouldn't be here.
And yet… here you are.
(sigh) Here you are again.
You made it back.
Must have sweet-talked your way in.
My humble servant.
I have a… request.
Welcome back… my humble servant.
Though meager… I will accept your tribute.
But more is required.
Your offering is acceptable.
But don’t let it be your last.
A good start, but I require further tribute.
It must have been Father.
As he says...
“A good servant should be seen… not heard.”
Is that all, servant?
Get out of my sight.
That will do, servant.
You’re dismissed.
Yes, yes... you did well today.
But more is required.
Enjoy those “gifts.”
Enough.
I command you to speak.
What news have you of home?
Hm. Quality over quantity.
My thanks, humble servant.
Oh? That’s it?
Just… checking.
You’re free to go.
A substantial contribution.
You could go far in my court.
Speak. Tell me of home.
Please.
Is this not punishment enough?
Though you have my thanks.
I’m afraid it’s no longer safe here.
You would be wise to not return.
Oh, that... that's all?
Very well.
Good enough. For now.
A… suitable contribution.
Now it's best you be on your way.
Are we done here?
Good.
I hope you’re not expecting gratitude.
What? You really believe it?
Begone! And do not return.
I grow weary of your company.
I’ll take your silence as agreement.
Now leave me in peace.
At least here…
With you and your tributes...
I’m my own lord. I’m free from Father.
Whatever you do…
It can’t be worse than what’s coming.
Thank you… for the kindness.
(sigh) I suppose not.
Is that all, servant?
Get out of my sight.
Though meager… I will accept your tribute.
But more is required.
I hope you’re not expecting gratitude.
That will do, servant.
Your offering is acceptable.
But don’t let it be your last.
Now it's best you be on your way.
Yes, yes... you did well today.
But more is required.
A good start, but I require further tribute.
Are we done here?
Good.
What?
You should reconsider.
While I’ll still allow it.
Don’t walk away from me!
You insolent little worm.
I have… misjudged you for the last time.
They deserved what they got.
Such useless “gifts”
Yes, yes, yes… take them away.
They call me “Revered.”
(laughs) Close enough.
That'll do.
Plenty more back in my palace.
They did this… for me.
What’s this?
(scoffs) A brilliant forgery.
Did you make it?
(sigh)
What could you possibly offer me?
I am the Grand-Prince, Egon.
First in line for the Seat of Mammon.
Do you wish to be my subject?
Then go ahead. Make your offering.
And make it count.
For I am the Grand-Prince Egon afterall.
Keep this up and you might earn a title.
Land.
Even a harem
For I am the Grand-Prince Egon afterall.
First in line for the Seat of Mammon.
Need I say more?
Was it the barrister?
Or perhaps the chamberlain?
I’ve procured a little gift. Just for you.
Consider it a…
... token of appreciation.
Plenty more back in my palace.
Now it's best you be on your way.
They didn’t even know who I am.
Or where I hail from.
(scoffs) Now where were we?
Has the rabble been crushed?
Speak up. What of my coronation?
Is Mammon still… ?
Consider it a…
Now what have you brought me?
Keep this up and you might earn a title.
Land.
Even a harem
I’m forced to hide...
... like a common criminal.
And for what?
Let me ask you.
What are a few peasant lives compared to a single noble?
I’ll take your silence as agreement.
Servant, do you want the truth?
If I could…
I’d do it all over again.
I’d butcher them all.
At least here…
With you and your tributes...
I’m my own lord. I’m free from Father.
A tragedy.
That poor man was helping… just like you are now.
My humble servant.
I have a… request.
Stop feeding me.
Or better yet poison me.
Little by little.
Or all at once.
Whatever you do…
It can’t be worse than what’s coming.
Fine. Carry on.
Well, if you insist.
Well, you're here.
Let's make the most of it.
Let’s see your so-called “tribute.”
Oh, don’t pity me.
You’ll spoil the tribute.
Let me ask you.
What are a few peasant lives compared to a single noble?
If I could…
I’d do it all over again.
I’d butcher them all.
Stop feeding me.
Or better yet poison me.
Little by little.
Yes, yes! That looks promising.
Is ... is this it?
Yes, yes, yes. Fill it up.
Well, if you insist.
Yes, yes. Let’s see your so-called “tribute.”
Fine. Carry on.
Lazlo! Cousin!
Come over here.
Is that…?
Lazlo!
Come here, Cousin.
Cousin! Ignore the servants.
They’re… well, you’ll see.
Welcome, Cousin.
Take a seat. Enjoy the feast.
Cousin, come!
It’s time we depart.
You’ve returned.
(sigh) Why?
Well, well… Cousin.
Look what the servants found.
Welcome back, Cousin.
I’ve been thinking long and hard.
Cousin! I’ve had another revelation.
Cousin, I require your counsel.
I have here, a thief, caught red-handed.
We have a problem, cousin.
Cousin…
I must request a favor.
Please, return home.
Speak with Father on my behalf.
Cousin?
You’re back already?
Cousin?
You’re back already?
Cousin, come!
What news do you bring?
Well… the oathbreaker returns.
Do you know why my father spared you?
Despite your family’s treason.
Well, well, you bested my guard.
Father trained you well.
(groans) You win, Lazlo.
Why don't you just end this?
Oh… it’s you.
Shall we?
Oh… it’s you.
Shall we?
Ah...It's good to see you again.
As I recall, you owe me a favor or two.
So let's even the score.
Now…
I must be exquisitely corpulent
for my triumphant return.
Every day could be like this, Cousin.
But even better.
Once we return home.
What? No time for festivities?
A shame, but very well.
What are you waiting for?
Free me at once.
Is this… what? Pity? Revenge?
No. You think you’re helping me?
I’ve had a lot of time to think.
Locked away like this.
I’ve decided to…
… extend my stay.
And to open my doors to all!
These peasants they’re…
… lazy, unsophisticated, and…
And yet they bring me gifts.
I will think on your judgment.
It seems my instincts are correct.
I will think on your judgment.
Perhaps it will garner goodwill?
If you’re unable or unwilling, don’t worry.
I will handle matters.
You were there, too.
And yet father sent me away.
I can manage. I promise.
Go and tell him what you’ve seen.
How I’ve… matured.
Do you bear news?
Or… merely tribute?
Do you bear news?
Or… merely tribute?
Don’t play dumb.
You turned Father against me.
Why?
All because of a few dead peasants?
I’m to blame for the “Peasants Revolt”?
You were there, too.
And yet father sent me away.
That’s why you’re here.
You feel… guilt.
You have blood on your hands, too.
And yet you walk freely.
I’ll take your silence as agreement.
Now leave me in peace.
Must we keep up the charade?
It’s not because you were a child.
No, it was me.
I wanted a brother.
And look where that got me.
He was hard on you.
Cruel sometimes.
But me? He barely looked at me.
He let the servants raise me.
What did he expect?
He was hard on you.
Cruel sometimes.
But me? He barely looked at me.
Strike me down.
Or slip something in my chalice.
Just… don’t let Father find me.
You know what he’ll do.
Is this it?
Don’t hold back.
That’s it? After all this time.
(chuckles) I jest.
Lighten up, Cousin.
You made a promise.
An oath. Don’t forget it.
I’ll remember this.
And all you did for me.
Even when I’m the High Lord of Mammon.
Enough!
As the rightful heir to the Seat of Mammon
I command you, Lazlo!
Come back here!
It’s a test—isn’t it?
Father put you up to this.
Very clever.
You have my sincere thanks.
Perhaps father was right?
This has been “for my own good.”
Mammon can wait.
Think of all I could learn here.
With your aid of course.
Just as you do.
They want, no, need to be ruled!
Perhaps a firm hand is unneeded?
Of course, your tribute, as always, is appreciated.
No matter how small.
This is perfectly adequate. Thank you.
Especially, one so generous.
That’s why you’re here.
You feel… guilt.
You have blood on your hands, too.
And yet you walk freely.
I can manage. I promise.
Go and tell him what you’ve seen.
How I’ve… matured.
I’m grateful, of course.
But I need you to get word to Father.
Lazlo! Answer me.
I deserve that at least.
If you insist…
Are we done here?
He let the servants raise me.
What did he expect?
Is ... is this it?
Don’t hold back.
A fitting tribute. Thank you… Cousin.
I suppose not.
A fitting tribute. Thank you… Cousin.
It's been what? Four days of this nonsense?
Don’t make me have the guards force feed you.
Eat something.
Give it a moment. Let the Gloom take hold.
See. That wasn't so hard.
Now come. Have some more.
Yes, enjoy yourself!
There's plenty more.
Remember. Consumption is our noble pursuit.
(chuckle) Now this last dish is… “unique”.
You'll see.
Feeling brave? There's more.
Careful now. It's quite potent.
That's enough.
Lazlo?
Lazlo?
Seen enough?
This way, Cousin.
Let us grace our subjects with a visit.
Surely, you jest?
Consider it a gift.
You're always going on about their plight and whatnot.
