Cheaters Never Prosper
Cheaters Never Prosper was a virtual representation of one of Ezio Auditore's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus 2.0.[1]
Description[edit | edit source]
As the final Carnevale game to qualify for winning a Golden Mask, Ezio was challenged to a fist-fighting championship.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Ezio visited the game's host.
- Host: Benvenuti, lottatori (Welcome, fighters)! The game is simple. There's only one rule: no weapons. Fight until you are the last man left standing. Will it be you? O tu (Or you)? Hmm? Who will win the Golden Mask?
Ezio entered into the ring.
- Host: Let's bring out the next contender!
The first challenger entered the ring, but they were defeated by Ezio.
- Host: Who else wishes to compete?!
Another opponent entered and was knocked out by Ezio.
- Host: Do we have another challenger?
A Brute entered the ring and challenged Ezio, and while he put up some resistance, Ezio soon defeated him.
- Silvio: Looks like this one thinks himself some kind of campione (champion). Go on, Dante. Show him how sadly mistaken he is.
Dante Moro entered the ring and fought Ezio, but despite his confidence, Ezio persevered.
- Host: Is there nobody else to challenge our man in the ring? Do we have a winner?
Silvio Barbarigo whispered into the host's ear and passed him a bag of florins.
- Host: Ah! We have combatants!
Four armed agile guards walked forth.
- Ezio: So that's how it's going to be, eh?
The guards all attacked, though Ezio managed to kill them all. With all opposition down, Ezio completed the final challenge.
- Host: Signore e Signori (Ladies and gentlemen)! The games of Carnevale have come to a glorious conclusion. Come see our winner claim his Golden Mask! Our winner has proven himself the fleetest of foot, the strongest of champions, the wisest strategist, and clearly a favorite of the ladies! With four games won lealmente (fair and square), the winner of the Golden Mask is—
Silvio coughed loudly.
- Host: The winner of the Golden Mask is... Dante Moro!
Dante walked onstage and claimed the mask, amidst the jeers and booing of the crowd.
- Silvio: Congratulations. We'll see you this evening.
The host handed Dante the Golden Mask.
Outcome[edit | edit source]
Due to foul play on Silvio's part, Ezio failed to win the Golden Mask, and Carnevale's games came to an end.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Ezio defeating one of the combatants -
Silvio ordering Dante to fight Ezio -
Ezio defeating Dante Moro -
Dante Moro retreating from the ring -
Silvio bribing the host -
Silvio's thugs preparing to fight Ezio -
Ezio dispatching one of Silvio's thugs -
Silvio displaying the mask
