Austin and Ross acted like old friends.

"I should have told you I've known Prince Ross for a long time," Austin said laughingly. "We met while I was studying abroad. I'm pleasantly surprised to see you! When did you arrive? You should have told me you were coming."

Ross laughed heartily. "I'm only here for a short business trip, so I didn't call. To think I'd meet you here!" He hugged Austin again.

The other three men exchanged surprised glances. None of them expected Austin to be the prince's old acquaintance.

"You can say that again!" Austin sat beside Ross. "How are your headaches?"

"Since you treated me two years ago, I've felt much better," Ross replied. "I do have some trouble sleeping, though." He seemed considerably more relaxed now that Austin was present.

Austin sighed. "You have so much to worry about, and you hold yourself to such high standards. If I were you, I'd have trouble sleeping too."

"You're making fun of me again, Aust!" Ross laughed.

The atmosphere lightened considerably.

After catching up, Austin suddenly said, "Hold up! We should continue this later. My granduncle is in trouble."

"Your granduncle? The reclusive miracle doctor?" Ross asked, remembering Austin's previous mention of the old man.

Austin nodded, turning to Alexander, then back to Ross. "Hey, you're the prince of Yudonia. The duke has to listen to you, right? Ross, you have to help my granduncle!"

Ross frowned. "Fred again?"

"Yes!" Austin nodded. "So you know what's going on? That's great. Wait, you weren't discussing Fred, were you?"

The other three men nodded in agreement.

"So, what's the conclusion?" Austin decided to join the conversation.

"There's nothing we can do for now," Alexander stated.

"Not even you?" Austin looked at Ross incredulously. "But you're the prince!"

Ross spread his arms helplessly, joking, "Yes, but I'm under Fred's control right now."

"What?" Austin looked bewildered.

Mike quickly explained the situation.

"So Rhea hypnotized you and failed?" Austin scratched his head, pondering. "Just what the hell has she been researching?"