In Faerun, the cost of becoming a formal mage is undoubtedly an astronomical figure for ordinary people. For most apprentices, they have only two options.

To exchange resources for the mentor to be a toy, or to risk being expelled and sell the scroll on the black market.

Dupont thought for a long time and made a decision.

To sell the scroll, and to sell conscience.

[Fantasy harem, similar to DND, characters/rules from 2nd to 5th edition, all specific plots serve the plot]