NERO was actually quite surprised when he first realized that most of his achievements as a Crown Prince belonged to Neoma– his twin sister who took his place for many years.
Fortunately, he realized it before facing the people.
Hence, he was able to formulate a plan that could salvage his reputation.
"I'll quit," Nero announced remorsefully. Of course, even his facial expression was calculated. He had to appear regretful, after all. "I will drop out of the Royal Moon Academy as soon as this ordeal is over."
That was the best solution he could offer to the issue regarding the entrance exam.
[I don't need to finish my education in the academy anyway. As the Crown Prince, I can just summon the best professors on the continent to the palace. The only reason I opted in attending the academy in the first place is to form connections with the future leaders of the empire.]
And he had already achieved that.