He'll keep the 'stash, he'll welsh.
This is almost too easy...
Simply note the words "the next time he sees him" and I'd bet that Axel's already got travel plans to some non-extradite country. (That, or he'll just go hide out someplace in Cook County as next best thing.)
Either way, NOBODY gets to see Axel again for a bit. Presidential Pardon or no.