As soon as the earth tremors ceased, The Prince of OZ thought immediately of the welfare of his family, his servants, and the safety of his army company and Hokusai who had been ordered to guard the valuable items at the Prince's Haw. Soon Hokusai appeared by the Prince's side, having had the good sense to return the precious items to their original places as soon as the earthquake had passed.

"The Theatre, the Art Gallery, quick Hokusai, we must check that the collections are safe".

On seeing the Art Gallery in ruins the Prince fell to his knees, "God, why have you forsaken me, I gave to the church, I gave to the University, why have you destroyed my life's work?".

The Prince started crying uncontrollably, and soon a crowd had gathered around to view the destruction, and witness the embarrassing turn of events now on display for all to see. A noble sobbing like a baby in public!

Fearing for his friend and mentors reputation, Hokusai quickly organised for students from the Hungus Academy of Arts to search the ruble for any surviving art works, those found were to be taken to his private studio for safe keeping and restoration.

As the crowd around the Art Gallery ruins grew in number, Hokusai sensed a volatile mood growing. He quickly drew his samurai sword, did a 360 turn, then ordered the men from the 6Th company to take up position around the ruins to prevent any looting. He then picked up the Prince, who by this time was ranting like a madman, delirious with grief at the sight of his beloved Art Gallery smashed and destroyed.

"The Lord has punished me, my soul is doomed, I am going to Hell for eternity!!", screamed the Prince.

A voice from the crowd responded ... "You made your riches from selling flesh and misery at your tavern for years Karl Hungus. How many wives and children went hungry with wayward husbands and fathers, tempted by the pleasures offered at the 'Hung Drawn & Quartered?' God has rightfully punished you for your despicable life. You deserve this Karl Hungus. You are, and have always been, a miserable peasant like us".

The onlooking crowd cheered with joy and approval at these comments. The mood of the crowd grew evermore rowdy. Could there be a riot?

The Prince cried out "Yes, I have sinned, I am a sinner, I am lost. God has abandoned me to the mocking crowd. Hell on earth has been visited upon me!!"

At this Hokusai picked up the Prince in his arms, "this man has paid for his bad karma with his loss. He is free from criticism now! Be gone from this place, or I will draw my sword and make the next man who speaks ill of Karl Hungus pay for 'his' bad karma with his head".

Karl Hungus looked up into Hokusai's kindly eyes, and asked "Am I free Hokusai, have I paid my debt to god for my sins?"

"Yes" replied Hokusai, "your karma has been paid, you are free to choose the path of enlightenment now"

At these words the Prince's face was creased and pained with grief no longer.

"I am rich with love and kindness today Hokusai, aren't I?"

"Yes my friend, you are rich, and karma free!"

The Prince then drifted off into a deep restful sleep, safe in the protective arms of his friend. Hokusai then carried Karl Hungus back to Hokusai's residence, and then took it upon himself to oversee the recovery efforts for all of the Hungus properties.