That's precisely why Foster can stably hold the sensitive position of Captain of the Enforcement Team while maintaining high popularity. Ordinary students in Academy City may fear the Enforcement Team, but this fear only remains at that level. After long-term observation, the Elders' meeting also concluded that 'this kid has no ulterior motives.' Plus, Foster recently declined a seat in the Elders' meeting, making them even more at ease.
And this sense of ease is the core reason why they allowed Foster to make the Enforcement Team independent from the higher system, no longer serving as the Elders' dogs.
After all, Foster hasn't encroached on anyone's core interests. These are all seasoned figures, not lacking the brains and the capacity to tolerate others.
However...
The Red Heart K of the Clown Brand is not the Captain of the Enforcement Team. It's all about 'handling affairs according to position,' and the former and the latter are completely different things.
