Well that sucks for Nona and co.
We have to look at the positives: we can trust Mr. Belator and Raloud now that we know they are being pursued by a magic tool user. Also, Miramira is great at lying. Deception 100.
To piece things together: is it possible that Mr. Belator and Raloud are going to Zuwi to find Quovelta and seek their help? This would explain why the Mr. Earth-Controlling-Man got serious the moment Zuwi was mentioned. It's possible that Mr. Belator is treating Nona and Miramira so well because he figured out that they are mages. They aren't exactly subtle.
Nona, on the other hand, is awful at lying. She thinks with her heart instead of her head, for better or for worse. It's not even a Freudian slip at this point; she's just that bad at masking her actual beliefs. Though, I think Raloud is trustworthy.
Anyways, happy new year, everyone! I'm glad that the last day of 2025 is a Witchriv Wednesday.