Besides, Leo might also make the First-Circle Wizards of the Golden Eagle Faction uneasy because the resources at his disposal were simply too lavish, thereby obstructing his advancement to Formal Wizard.
After giving it some thought, Leo said, "Besides Wizard Anthony, I should help one or two more First-Rank Wizard Apprentices advance as well, to divert their attention from me. That would be more appropriate."
"Still, who should I choose?"
"Right..."
A flash of inspiration struck Leo.
The names of two Wizards surfaced in his mind.
Tower of Dawn, Bess's Laboratory.
Hearing footsteps, Bess turned around and said, "Anthony, you're here. Sit down first. I still have some experiments to finish."
Anthony agreed, then patiently waited until Bess had finished the experiment.
Bess said, "Anthony, did you bring any blood-pressure-lowering tea today?"
"I brought some. Wizard Bess, if you need it, I'll brew you a pot immediately."
"Mm, I happened to use up all my blood-pressure-lowering tea. Let me keep the rest as a gift."
Bess did not mention how many Magic Stones were needed to buy it. Instead, he directly told Anthony to give him the tea. It was clear that beneath his surface politeness lay an exceedingly domineering mindset.
"Anthony, do you still remember Sky Research?"
Anthony once had a research project called Sky Research.
When Anthony had applied for that project, the divine envoy in charge had rejected it. Only after Wizard Bess intervened had the project been allowed to proceed.
"Of course. I have never dared forget your help."
"Very good. Since that is the case, there is something this time that I want your promise on."
"Anthony, help me prevent Leo from becoming a First-Circle Wizard."
At those words, the teacup in Anthony's hand trembled slightly, and the liquid inside nearly spilled out.
Anthony said,