“I don’t see why you are blatantly refusing to accept the reality of the situation, Zeroun,” he said, interrupting a conversation between the knights. “The common man does not have the insight to make such decisions.”

“The people themselves will not have to, Lord Cestmir,” Zeroun said. “Learned individuals will still hold places of authority, they will simply be elected by the people to serve as the voice of the populous.”

“And the common man shall elect them based on a contest of popularity?” he asked.

“Not at all. The people will decide which candidate will be the most beneficial as an official.”