Catch the Traitor

Leo said, "You've learned quite a few Elementalism spells. If you can, I'd suggest getting some Magitech Devices to round out your abilities."

"If you're short on Magic Stones, I can lend you some interest-free to buy them. That is, if you actually want to make the purchase."

Alice replied coldly, "I'm not interested."

Ilis shook her head. "I'm a Wizard of Magitech Studies. From what I know of Magitech Devices, even if I bought some now, I'd have a hard time putting them to use in a real fight."

Bruce said, "I can't either. I have my own plans for my Magic Stones. Spending any now would be an unnecessary expense."

Baosi gave an awkward smile. "I can't afford them either. I only have a level 2 mental power talent. If I borrowed Magic Stones from you to buy Magitech Devices, I'm afraid I'd never be able to pay you back."

With all four of them turning down his suggestion, Leo did not press the matter.

The group soon dispersed.

Some time later.

Baosi met a robed Wizard and handed something over.

The two stood far from the Wizard gathering.

Baosi said, "These are the spells our team has. I don't know how proficient the others are with them, though."

"Understood."

The Wizard hurried away.

Baosi let out a heavy breath and headed back.

Then his eyes went wide.

Leo and Alice were standing in front of him.

Alice's face remained cold. "Leo, you were right. He sold our team's spells for Magic Stones."

Leo said without expression, "It was easy enough to work out. His talent level is low, he isn't strong, he has no backing, and he's short on Magic Stones. After arriving at the Tower of Dawn and seeing the luxury the Wizards live in, he