"Leo, there's a task I need you to handle next." Stofen pointed at Frandi beside him. "Frandi wants to become my student. He's a promising seedling, but I hope to assess his talent more objectively."
"Therefore, I gave him an assignment: earn your approval. You may test him as you please. If you agree that he should become my student, then I will accept him."
Leo was surprised inwardly, but his expression remained calm as he said, "All right, Mentor Stofen. I will choose tests that can best demonstrate his talent."
"Leo, you've just arrived. Go rest first. I've already prepared a room for you. We can discuss anything else tomorrow."
"Yes, Mentor Stofen."
The second floor of the White Tower on Expedition Isle.
Leo entered his room.
Then he saw a falcon resting inside it.
As Leo entered the room, the falcon's wings twitched, and Stofen's voice surfaced in Leo's mind.
"Leo, sit down first."
Leo sat down as though nothing were amiss and said, "Mentor Stofen, what other instructions do you have?"
"I merely want to explain this mission of yours."
"You did very well in killing Phylia this time."
Stofen's voice continued, "Not only did you kill Phylia, but you also successfully shifted the blame for the matter onto the wandering Wizards. That was very well done."
Leo said, "I merely happened to come across the wandering Wizards' research."
"Then there is the matter of Frandi. Frandi is also a student Augusta arranged to come here. It would not be convenient for me to refuse him. Therefore, your task this time is to prevent him from becoming my student while also giving Augusta an answer he can accept."
"Drive him away if possible, without Augusta noticing."
A gleam flashed through Leo's eyes. He said, "Mentor Stofen, if