“In short, as I understand it, the Freak is on me from now on,” I said gloomily. The ideal aristocratic face became stained, the left eye twitched noticeably. “Bird, I said, calm down!” - Master Trihedron repeated the icy order. And, going into the office, he settled down in the only remaining free chair, the previous empty one was occupied by the adviser. Ladies were asked to stand. The ladies, out of spite, remained standing in their cloaks, without removing their hoods and ignoring the inquisitive glances of the royals. “And yes,” Master Trihedron continued, “Uro... uh...” he got confused, casting a look at me that promised personal showdowns, and continued in an even tone, “ From now on, the life of His Highness is entrusted to you. “Why are you doing this to him?” - I asked in a mournful whisper. “Even my pet hamsters die on the second day, and you give me a whole prince.” The prince, who is definitely the pride of the kingdom and the ultimate dream of its female half, suddenly realized that he wanted to live, and looked nervously at his father.