In the wake of the Gerhen incident, the Gray Mage Tower was thrown into unprecedented chaos.

Considering the actions of one of the Tower’s own masters in front of the students, this reaction was inevitable.

"My wise and intelligent students, I have full faith that you’ll handle today’s events with utmost discretion. Please, I beg of you."

The masters present strongly urged (pleaded with) the students, though even they knew deep down the truth:

There was zero chance that the students who had witnessed the entire spectacle firsthand would suddenly discover the virtue of silence.

These were young, energetic apprentices …