Once enough time had passed, Princess Ru eventually returned to the Martial Sages, informing them about the compromise she had managed to arrive at.
An opt-out option, even if it was very unattractive, showed some willingness to honor people's desire not partake in his regime, but ultimately, none of the Martial Sages were willing to go through with that option. The incentives that Rui had offered were powerful, and losing them just to maintain independence was not worth it, as far as Martial Sages were concerned.
On top of that, the second compromise, adaptively evolved penal standards, was also a significant concession and one that made his regime more bearable to martial supremacist states. It made Martial Sages relax a little. They would still be under the law enforcement of Rui's regime, but it would not be as disruptive and intrusive.
