Simon knew that his actions today would be frowned upon by the academy for several reasons, but because he had technically not broken any law but skirted around the law to make some benefits, they couldn't punish him.
Simon also knew that another reason why they might let him go is to use him as a grinding stone to shape these rough diamonds called his classmates.
Difficult times made strong men.
And easy times made weak men.
The academy would want him to be a sort of grinding stone that would force his classmates to have no choice but to get stronger.
A slave being so arrogant?
A slave that was so strong?
A slave that only had a Common Bloodline?
And now, a slave that dared to extort them?
Surely, his classmates would be furious and would want revenge.
As long as Simon did not cross that invisible line, he knew that the clan would be willing to continue in this manner.
However, Simon himself needed more assurance and control.
