However, the benefits were amazing. Martin listed all of the benefits, curricula, and activities the academy had, the kind of materials it would use, and the restrictions put in place.
Upon learning this, many who had just come out of the auction cursed themselves for not purchasing those slots. One of the main benefits that made them regret was that successful graduates would instantly become Citizens of the city and could bring their family to live in the inner section.
Apart from that, they could also reject citizenship and do whatever they want. They had no obligations to the academy so they could take their superior skills and conquer the world as they pleased.
