"Considering how important Liam is to my group, I can't accept such a deal. Even if you were willing to become my exclusive alchemist, I would not accept such an offer." Vicente seriously said as he looked into Abel's eyes.
Liam's value lies in his current characteristics. He was talented and young, which meant that he had a more interesting growth curve to explore than someone of Abel's age.
In the early stages, the growth of a magician basically depended on talent and resources. As long as one has both, it won't be a problem to grow and even reach the peak of the 3rd stage.
After that, things became more complicated, and factors such as perseverance and luck began to play a more important role, reaching a level of importance similar to that of a given magician's talent, magical form, and resources.
