Getting Away With It
They thought they could avoid punishment. Along with having the whole system on their side, they also had the necessary power, connections, and money. They convinced themselves that no one could get in their way.
In light of this, they believed they had no reason to be concerned about what the common folk may do. But they were mistaken. This farmer had been working on his revenge scheme for years and years. And now, he was prepared to strike back.