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Centuries after the old bargains, the Devil wakes in the modern world and discovers that greed has survived just fine—now with a monthly rent attached.
第 1 页
The Devil sits in a worn armchair with his legs crossed and one hand against his cheek; his red arrow-tipped tail curls across the floor. Candles, a skull, and a small table with a pentagram-marked object are nearby. Caption: “Late 1800s.” There is no dialogue.
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The Devil sits in an armchair reading a newspaper headed “THE AGE OF REASON AND PROGRESS.” The Devil: “Let’s see how long that lasts.”
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The Devil reclines in a cobweb-covered armchair, holding a newspaper; candles and a skull are nearby. Caption: “Centuries pass...” No dialogue.