I came upon a fantastic dilemma yesterday;

A man stands before three thrones, holding a sword.  A crowned figure with the hard expression of a just man passing judgment rises from the first throne, and says, "Slay these other two, for I am your lawful king, and I command it."

Another man, a priest wearing a regretful expression rises from the second throne.  "These men must be put to the sword my son," he says in a sad voice, "for it is the will of God."

The third man stands, his fingers glittering with jewels, and says in sharp voice thick with conviction, "Kill both of them, for my wealth is without compare, and I shall reward you with wealth beyond all the dreams of avarice!"

Who survives?