Some individuals were Charter Mages, skilled in specific types of magic rooted in the Charter, which was a fundamental magical force. Amidst their presence, there was little time to debate what was right or wrong, as the urgency of the situation demanded quick and decisive action. Any aggressive or harmful magic he employed would likely be countered or nullified by these experienced mages, because of the principles underlying Charter Magic.
"Some were Charter Mages, and there would not be time to argue rights and wrongs, so any aggressive magic he used would be countered or negated by these others, as was the nature of Charter Magic."