Juleios' words reverberated through the square, their clarity and confidence earning nods from Cornelius and the other five prominent citizens. His rationality and composure painted him as the ideal consul to guide Amendolara through its fragile rebirth. Yet, amidst the approving murmurs of the original citizens, a subtle discontent simmered among the newly admitted ones.
For them, this was not enough.
From the crowd, Xilos shouted, his voice cutting through the murmurs like a blade. "If he cannot be king, then let him be lifelong consul! Just like Dionysius of Syracuse! Syracuse stands unopposed by other city-states and is even sought out for protection!"
"Yes! Lifelong consul!" echoed Oliver, his voice stirring the crowd. "With Juleios as lifelong consul, we'll never have to worry about weak or mediocre leaders running Amendolara into the ground!"
