There was no way Albie was going to give his name, not if there was a chance it would allow the old man to use magic against him. So instead he tried to think of a Noble that was likely to join the exam but ended up just saying a random name he made up from the top of his head [color=00a651]"How about David Abelona?"[/color]

The offer of credit was way more tempting and unless the man screwed him over Albie had every intention of honoring it, and not just an information broker would make for an useful connection if he did manage to become a magic knight. The way he looked for eavesdroppers was a bit suspicious since just offering information wasn't illegal or even cheating but Albie figured that letting someone get any knowledge the man had to offer for free was bad business. [color=00a651]"Maybe we should talk somewhere more private. Do you know any good places?"[/color] He still didn't fully trust the situation but he could use any edge he could get so he might as risk it. If the old guy did lead him to a more private spot he would prepare a [url=https://blackclover.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Bullet]Magic Bullet[/url], since even if it was weak it didn't need his grimoire and would hopefully catch any would be attacker off guard.