"I'm not surprised; this decision came with little fanfare -- you can guess the politics at play... It is still a step forward, I believe. I am also sure that many sorcerers will find a way to disregard the guidelines, but -- what can you do", Val said with a flippant simper. "Their bad opinions will hopefully die with them".

Adrien snorted in surprise at Val's sudden harshness; then he laughed. He sat up. "Ah, well... So, what is my exercise going to be like?".

"You are going to learn the Silence spell", Val replied. "And you are going to cast it on...". He looked behind the back of his armchair, then moved his fingers; a small, shiny object flew out from one of the many bookshelves in the room. He passed it to Adrien. "...This", he said with a little smile.