While I was recovering, I didn't involve myself in the empire's politics, but everything moved smoothly. Not only was the cabinet successfully formed, they were able to agree on many things—like who should be considered Chief Strategist and Imperial Marshal.
Since we were still in a delicate situation, no one dared to act based on favoritism, and those who did were quickly shut down. Once the war is over, they're free to play politics, but right now, with their lives on the line, they had no choice but to put their greed aside.
Varius was elected Imperial Marshal of Althea due to his achievements. Among all the generals spread across the Ashen Realms, he was the only one worthy of the role, simply because he had been on the battlefield since he was a boy.
