Roland didn't actually want to participate in political struggles and framings, but as a Mage, he was in desperate need of resources, including both materials and connections.
He believed that he had been making such fast progress exactly because of his connections.
At the birth point, Falken, the old Priest, gave him a lot of help and hints, or he couldn't have picked up spellcasting so quickly.
He made acquaintances with Aldo in Delpon and became the deputy chairman of its Magic Tower. The monthly salaries of that job were critical for him as a beginner.
Then, he met Ans, Andonara, and other people who had offered him tremendous help.
He also had a group of loyal friends who always answered his invitations on important quests.
He made use of his resources, joined the Red Magic Tower, and here he was.
After everything he had been through, Roland found that resources were as important to a Mage as hard training.
