From Gordius’s perspective, the Mad Wizard Professor and the Second Prince of the Empire seemed to have quite an intimate relationship. After all, he had used the prince as a shield and still had his neck intact.

There were rumors that the Mad Wizard was a close aide of the Second Prince, but Gordius hadn't imagined they were this close.

The Mad Wizard, hiding behind his prince-shield, spoke casually.

"I trust in the Prince's magnanimity. I don’t believe he would be angry at something as minor as hiding behind him."

"Why do I have no desire to repay that trust, …