The silence stretched for a long time. It was one thing to witness the fall of the minister of defense so abruptly and entirely another thing for somebody to rise in that position at the very same hour.
Inevitably the gathered politicians began to gossip among themselves.
"Really? A mortal woman being appointed the minister of defense? Has Magmorious really fallen so low?"
"Oh, so now you are starting to place doubts? Why did you keep your mouth shut when that greedy man abused his position? I can bet you have received quite generous donations from him."
"Baseless accusation!"
"Livia as the new minister? I am on board with the idea, but she should change how she carries herself."
"I want to object! I believe I am much better suited for the position!"
