[And he knows Dantes enough to understand his words won't carry much weight. That, regardless of what he says, the King of the Cavern will do as he pleases -- especially when it comes to right a wrong. Honestly. Such a trait belongs to a hero, yet he knows Dantes will deny such a title until his face turns blue.]

Someone like me has no use for vengeance. And if revenge is to be carried out, should it not be my own hand, Edmond Dantes? Shouldn't I, the victim, have the final say in such matters?