Adam began to gradually slow down while jogging in the vast, white passageway of the what seemed to be an underground shelter.

YwYaawn~ " Hmm ... A visit ?! or perhaps, someone did dare to try somthing again his highness afterall?!...naa they'd never be able to bypass that Damn succubu. would they?! ...at least not that quickly? Well, whatever!...Bwahaaa " A big, burly middle-aged man in his early 50s who was dressed like a biker exclaimed as he rocked back and forth in a rocking chair while yawning as if he had just woken up from a nap.

If a man could embody the stereotype of a biker, it would be him, with his long, grey beard, leather jacket, large belly, and black bandana on his forehead., in his right cheek had a big scar .

It didn't take Adam long to arrive in front of him.

"I need to see him... since I'm one of the scientists in charge of his highness. "

"At your age, a scientist?! Are you some kind of a genius or something? The large man continued to wiggle in his seat.

"....n- no sir, I don't consider myself to be a genius," Adam responded, as he glared at the door in front of him.

" Oh!. right ...you want to see the boss...ehm .....I mean highness ? right ?! ... But do you have a permission or a pass for that ? " the man asked gently tapping his fat belly .

" A permission ?..... Does miss jess approval count ? "

Thinking about her and her taunts caused the young man to turn a little red.

"Oh! bwohahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Haha, so she really was the culprit. bwohahahahahaha "The burly man began to laugh aloud. tears were streaming from his dark brown eyes.

" .

My-may I ask what is it, that is funny sir ? "Adam said, Not comprehending why that man was laughing that much.

"...." the biker simply pointed at the crotch of the young man .

Who, after all that agitation, was unaware he had whatever a healthy teenager would get passing by such intense stimulation.

"....." adam instinctively and instantly put his two hand. To hide whatever there was to hide.

His face turning a bright tomato red.

" bowohahahahahahahahaha, that succubu.... I mean the vice captain got you hard on that one didn't she... and HARD is the word isn't it ! bwohahahahahaha but you have nothing to worry or to be ashamed of young man! you're not the first and you will not be the last to fall for her little plays, ..Anyway you can go In. " the man exclaimed while laughing again.

Despite having been given the go-ahead, Adam was just standing motionless in his place rather than rushing in.

"What are you holding out for? Go in," the biker commanded once more.

"....."

"....."

" "Oh, I see you don't want to see the boss in that state bwohaha, i'm sure he won't mind, bwohaa you are a hilarious little person," the man teased Adam, attempting to control his laughter as he said it.

" you know he had woken up !? "

adam exclaimed.

" bwohahahah "

Adam never got a response to his question,

After calming himself, he approached the door and knocked

A voice rang out from the room, "Come in."

Upon being given permission to enter, he opened the door and went inside the hospital-like chamber.and said after bowing respectfully

Adam nervously muddled his words, saying, "Greeting your highness, delighted to see you are doing well and that you are healing well and without complications."

" Bwohahahahahahah ' well ' he said! what a funny little guy, he is all but well even I can see that ! Are you Sure you are a med little guy ? Bwohahaha " the biker burst once again hearing what the young man was saying .

" hmpf ..He's always like that, so don't worry about him and simply ignore him "

" You're just a big, obnoxious ,easy going vulgar nosy bearded man, aren't you ludolf ? " From his bed, Zel spoke while grinning and looking toward the man Ludolf.

" obnixwhat?! bwohahaha.." ludolf exclaimed

"Well... hat was rude of you to say, boss"

! " . Despite having a large smile on his beard face, Ludolf spoke as if he were upset. Meanwhile, he continued to swing in his chair, which was now facing the to face the entrance of the room, The strange thing was that no one noticed when he turned around.

" So, at last! the little princess finally decided to rise and shine! ...you know, I started to believe that you were waiting for a charming prince to come and give you a kiss or somthing bwohahahahah "

Ludolf joked with Zel

"..."

"..."

" hahahahahah " " bwohahahah "and then. . As if they were old friends, they both laughed aloud.

"...."

" oh right....So who are you again?! I don't recall seeing you before... " Zelda inquired as he turned to look at the young man in front of him.

" Adam von Stein ! Your Highness, I recently joined the research department.... i -I apologize for the inconvenience and for troubling you, but I must check in on you. May I do so?" " said the young Adam. His anxiousness was audible in his voice.. Trying to be as respectful as he can.

" then, I'll be under your care! " zel simply replied to him.

Adam then got straight to work, running around the room and occasionally asking zel basic questions. For example

" What is your name ? How many fingers are in my hand ? Do you recall where and why you are in this place? Do you have a headache? Does it hurt if I do that? ... "

Zel was responding to all of the inquiries up until

" do you know how long you spent in coma? " Adam inquired, not really expecting an answer.

Zel then began to scan the area and assess his condition and injuries.

After pausing for a moment, Zel responded, "More than 7 months, for sure."

" ....It is great to see that your analytical skills are still sharp, but precisely 1 year 1 month , 4 days, 15 hours, 30 minutes, and 9 seconds. Adam clarified meticulously looking at Zel to take notes of how he would react upon hearing that.

" I see ... " Zel said taking a second look at the young adam who was siting in his right .

' ...von stein ... and he works in the research division at this age, is he possibly!...'

" Tell me, are you the son of kaspar von Stein and Ada ovilacy ? " Zel asked out of curiosity.

" dont worry your highness it normal to feel this Wa..hm ?! What ! I mean yess your highness ! I am " Adam was perusing some of his notes when the sudden inquiry caught him off guard.

" I see "

" ..." Your Highness, did you know my mother ?" Adam asked abit of sadness visible on his voice.

" yes I did, she was one of my instructors back then ..i am sure she would have been proud of you . " Zel said explaining how he know his mother.

" "Proud of me? I don't believe so. He is constantly seeking perfection, and he is soo severe and cold with that unsatisfied look on his face when he glances at me. how could she be if he isn't " Adam stated, deep in contemplation, with a hint of sadness on his face.

" I see " zel said looking at the young adam

" Oh! Please excuse me your highness, I bothered you with my life issues not thinking twice ." Adam said abit embarrassed.

"Don't worry too much about it, he has his reasons for not showing it, but I'm sure he is." Zel stated while wearing a soft smile.

"..."

"..."

After about five more silent minutes, when the young Adam was taking notes and removing all the cords andand tubes from Zel, he stated

" You are all good to go your highness!.... after my father gives you his final approval that is. "

tak*tak*tak*

Immediately after that. All of their eyes were drawn to the approaching sound of footsteps.

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