I, Lantis, have never been that close to Innova. But I do know that he has been the one closest to Zagato next to me. He was his right hand man, faithful friend and consultant. Zagato didn't even like the idea of transforming Innova back into his real form...which was something like a white-wolf...but Innova insisted on fighting in that form since he is strongest as a "monster". He wishes to please Zagato by finally putting an end to the Magic Knight's existence...but unfortunately he was the one who was killed in the process...this of which brought much grief to Zagato and even to Princess Emeraude. A very grievous thing to lose someone as perceptive and cunning as he. I could tell you this, if Innova was still alive, he would be the best man to trust if you have gained his. His allegiance would mean his life, he would dare everything to make his lord---Zagato, pleased. During those bleak times when Zagato was against the Magic Knights, Innova was his only trusted friend and companion, the only one who knew of Zagato’s well-kept secret about his love for Emeraude . . . indeed a mark of a true friend.