Two Problems

Zach, the club members, and the rest of the class had worked diligently in crafting, supplying materials for, and spreading the talismans around the city. The reason why it had been going so smoothly was due to one particular reason.

They had such an easy time gathering all the materials they needed because Zach funded the operation out of his own pocket. The students didn't mind. It made their work a lot easier. Zach also didn't mind. Everything the others did with his money was counted to his grades.

The problem came when that money started running out. He could ask for more from his parents. But he didn't have to.

He gathered the club members in the club room. He sat them down for the first time in a couple of days. 

Dukiel, Anerias, and Violina looked at him curiously. With how well things were going without any complications on the horizon, why had he gathered them?