This so-called election was hardly a formal affair.
Of course, everyone understood that this was just a way to get things started. It was an opportunity for those with ambitions to bring matters into the open. Even if it led to conflict, it would be a public struggle. No one expected a definitive result from this single meeting.
In a way, the incident with Marcus Monroe handling his stalkers was the catalyst.
So many naked men put on display was quite the spectacle for the city's residents. But for those involved and the powers behind them, it was a massive loss of face.
They weren't idiots. They decided to learn their lesson and play smart.
Rather than everyone causing a chaotic mess, it was better to hold an election.
That way, everyone's intentions would be clear for all to see.
Especially Marcus Monroe's.
His arrival drew a great deal of attention.
