Chapter 2: Damaged memory circuits
The Count was shocked about the event. He didn't expect this to happen. "Bertuccio!", he shouted and the dark-skin loyal servant dashed through the door. "Yes, Excellency.", he responded and waited for the orders from his master. "Do a full examine to Magnum Ace's system. I need to know what's wrong with him.", he said and Bertuccio bowed to him them went to do as he was told. When he left, the Count looked outside the window and thought about what happened. 'How could this be? He doesn't even remember his name or his sportsmanship', he thought then went back inside. 'Something must be wrong with his memory circuits. He doesn't remember anything. His name, his brothers, comerades, everyone. Nothing. He remembers nothing at all. Also, I wonder what Eagle meant back at Segal's party.', he thought as he was remembering what Gold Heart said when they noticed each other at the party. "The Iron Leaguers also have hearts. Sometimes, they can be even be more honest than humans.", she said to him that day. He still can't understand what she meant with that. "I wish I was a telepath. I could've known what she meant. Well, I'll understand by myself sooner or later.", he said to himself while looking at the sky.
After few minutes, Bertuccio came back to tell the Count about the results. "Excellency. We're done with examining Monsieur Magnum's circuits.", he said then took a deep breath to tell the shocking results. "Well, I can't say it's good but...", he stopped knowing that his Excellency won't like this. "I'm running out of patience, Bertuccio. Just say it!", the Count shouted the last part and Bertuccio said the results nervously: "His memory circuits are damaged somehow." "I knew it. I knew something was wrong with his circuits!", the Count said in merely a whisper then turned to Bertuccio and said: "So? Did you know the reason of the damage?"
"Yes, your Excellency. Blaze has felt a portal opening between Iron Earth and our world. And from the look on Magnum's head, it looks like he has fallen hard on his head which caused him to lose consciousness and memory.", Bertuccio explained and bowed when he was done. The Count ordered him to leave then he sat on his bed and thought everything over in his mind. 'So, my suspecions were right. Magnum. I'll help you get yourself back. I promise.', he thought then went to sleep.
Next morning, the Count went to Magnum's room and wanted to tell him something:
The Count: Good morning, Magnum Ace.
Magnum Ace: Magnum Ace?
The Count: Yes, this is your name. I hope that you don't mind to call you with it until you get your memory back.
Magnum Ace: I don't mind it at all, your Excellency. In fact, I really like it.
The Count: Excellent. Now, Magnum, I was thinking of taking you with me to introduce you to my friends in Paris. What do you say? Want to join me?
Magnum Ace: That'll be my pleasure, Excellency.
The Count: Very well, then. Let's go.
The Count and Magnum walked along the street until they reached the Morcerf mansion where they saw the young Viscount Albert de Morcerf standing at the entrance, "Albert.", the Count called for the brown haired young man who has turned his attention to him. "Count!", the young aristocratic shouted in excitement and ran off to the Count. "I'm so glad to see you! Huh?", he noticed the oversized robot standing next to the Count and asked: "Um, Count? Who is this guy?". The Count looked at Magnum for a few seconds and then answered: "Why, he's a friend of mine. Albert, I'd like to introduce you to Magnum Ace.", Albert was surprised to hear the name of the robot. "Wow! Nice to meet you, Magnum Ace. My name is Albert de Morcerf." "I'm glad to meet you, too, Mr. Albert.", Magnum replied and bowed politely. "You just call me Albert. We're friends from now on. Oh, hey! I've got an idea! Why don't you come in and meet my parents? ", he said in haste. The Count thought that it would be good for Magnum to know about the three most famous families in Paris. And Magnum agreed right away. The three of them entered the house and went to the guest room. Then, Albert left them to tell his parents about their arrival. After a few minutes, Albert and his parents went into the room and they were happy to see the Count. "Edmond! Nice to see you again!", Albert's father said and shook hands with the Count, "Oh, I didn't know that you would bring a guest with you.", he said as he was looking at Magnum. "Fernand, I'd like to introduce you to my friend Magnum Ace. Magnum, this is General Fernand de Morcerf and his wife Mercedes.", the Count said pointing at them. Magnum just bowed to them showing respect. "Is he the one you told me about?", Fernand whispered to the Count. "Yes, and I told the others about him.", the Count answered in a whisper. "Oh. I see.", he said then acted normally.
After that, the Count and Magnum went to the Danglars mansion and then to the Vilefort. Magnum was honored to know the Count's friends and the Count was glad to see him happy. "Let's head back home, shall we?", the Count said after they were done then they went back to the Champs-Elysee and both of them went to their rooms. 'Well, that's it for today. I wonder if the four of us could do something about Magnum's damaged circuits. I guess I'll never find the answer until we try.'. After this thought, the Count went to sleep.