Perhaps it would be better to ask Mentor Stofen.
Stofen's laboratory.
As usual, Leo and Phylia were receiving Stofen's guidance there.
When night fell, Stofen said, "All right, that's enough for today. You may go back."
"Yes, Mentor," Phylia replied. He was about to leave when he suddenly stopped and looked at Leo.
Leo remained where he was and said, "Mentor Stofen, I have something regarding Bloodline Modification that I would like to ask you."
Without even raising his head, Stofen said, "All right, Leo, stay behind. Phylia, you may leave."
A hesitant look appeared on Phylia's face. "Mentor Stofen, the question Leo wants to ask may be of help to me as well. I would like to stay and listen."
Stofen said blandly, "Your thirst for knowledge is commendable, but it does not fit the realities of Wizards. There is a term among Wizards for this sort of behavior: stealing knowledge."
"The question he wishes to ask may very well concern his own research. By asking to remain, you are trying to learn the specifics of that research. That is not good behavior."
The skin on Phylia's face tightened. In a deeply unwilling tone, he said, "I understand, Mentor Stofen. Then I will take my leave first."
After Phylia left, a voice rang out in Leo's mind.
"Leo, if you have any questions about what I instructed you to do, we can discuss them another time. This is not the time to talk."
Leo blinked. The voice had appeared directly in his mind rather than being spoken aloud by Stofen. It was clear that Stofen was very wary of speaking about their conspiracy in the laboratory.
Leo said, "Mentor Stofen, what I wish to ask is about a spell."
Upon hearing that, Stofen said, "A question about spells is