True, there are some parables that are very short and not tricky. In general, you are never told in parables why people act the way they do. They keep interrupting themselves. The kingdom of heaven, Jesus said, is like a king who wanted to settle his accounts with his agents. I mean, it really doesn't help too much to keep it in talents or denarii.
Present figures help.
So the parable now shifts to 'master' throughout. At this point try to be in touch with how you are reacting to the story. Which is sort of ludicrous. It's an absurd promise. Filled with pity, the boss let his agent go and forgave the debt'.