Chapter 207: Academy Benefits [Bonus]
The reason Shub panicked—and the reason he agreed to pay the amount without putting up much of a fight—was simple.
The evidence Leo possessed was more than enough to warrant a fine.
And a fine was the best possible outcome for him.
Although 2 million sounded like an astronomical amount—nearly 800 gold coins—it was insignificant compared to the benefits the academy offered.
The most important factor was Aurelius Credits (AC).
Aurelius Credits, or ACs, were an exclusive currency that could only be earned and spent by academy affiliates—students and staff alike. They were a high-profile medium of exchange, carrying far more value than metal coins.
In Leo's previous world, {Our World}, the difference would be like comparing the Kuwaiti Dinar to the Zimbabwean Dollar (1 KWD ≈ 1100 ZWL).
