Adam had a vague idea about what the Joker was referring to, but he chose not to ask him about it. Not at the moment, anyway. That wasn't what was important.
After the Joker had finished laughing till he was content, he turned towards the raven-haired youth and praised, "To become a Mana Vortex Magus before the age of thirty-five is truly spectacular. I must say, your talent in the arcane arts far surpasses even my Master."
Adam revealed a faint smile as he shook his head. "I dare not compare myself to Mathias the Free."
"Fafafa!" The Joker laughed out loud, his voice laced with surprise. "Would you look at that! It would appear that you have picked up some manners along the way. How very shocking!"
Adam's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but ask, "Was I really such a brash kid back then?"
"Heh," the Joker sneered. "Need I remind you, young lad?"
