The Martial Unity

That day, the ruling class of East Panama braced itself for a tumultuous period. The abrupt introduction of such a powerful force in the equation of Kandria's future rendered all predictions about the outcome of the throne war null and void.

Many analysts and pundits rated Prince Rui Quarrier Kandria's probability of winning at over sixty percent due to his outsized prominence and support from the Martial Union even before his identity as prince was revealed.

Very rapidly, the Martial Union organized a set of recruiting events for qualified individuals with the necessary education and experience with management and bureaucracy so that they would form the basis of his faction.

Nearly a hundred thousand people applied.

Why would they not?

This was the opportunity of a lifetime.

The prince or princess that succeeded the throne would usually delegate the most important bureaucratic, administrative, and managerial roles of the Kandrian government to their most trusted staff.

Since Rui was currently evaluated to be the most likely candidate for Emperor, anyone who became his chief of staff or secretary could potentially go on to become important bigshots in the Kandrian government, such as the Executive Minister or the Royal Chancellor.

It was an extraordinary opportunity for the most qualified people in the field of management and administration who had high career ambitions.

Over the next week, the Martial Union worked furiously to separate the very best of the best and most qualified individuals, screening out the very best of the best. A few thousand remained at the end of this process.

It wasn't just qualifications that were important. It was also credibility and trustworthiness.

sects of opposing interests personally verified the intent of the

were rooted out?"

assigned to screening candidates for Rui's staff and administration told him. "It appears that most of the people

Rui narrowed his eyes. "And these remaining two hundred are completely vetted with background checks

Highness,"

He was lying.

he

to use this opportunity to plant their own secret agents amongst the ranks of his

appreciate the administrative support from the Martial Union in handling this tiring process, and you can deduct the amount

that the Martial Union has offered free of cost as a token of friendship

of friendship, hm?" Rui

moment, the Martial Union was treating him like an equal and not as a son. He had gained a tremendous amount of power simply by virtue of possibly ascending the throne, even

also taken it upon himself to set up the Rui Foundation, the avenue through which his patrons and benefactors could support him through donations.

please Rui, the National Bank of Kandria swiftly streamlined what would be a long process, ensuring that the financials

it is." A well-groomed man seated before Rui smiled, opening

center lay

of ownership; it is highly important,

to personally deliver the key card to the account of the newly-established

Rui replied calmly as he inspected the card. "Thanks to your

easy prioritizing your process at the cost of others, many of whom are quite powerful. We hope that you