The elective Sultanate system was, in essence, the fusion of multiple indigenous sultanates into a single country, giving each of those sultanates a chance to control this great nation.
On the surface, it appeared to be about fairness and impartiality, but in reality, it gave Australasia an opportunity to interfere in the country's internal affairs.
Simply put, it would not be easy for anyone who wanted to be elected Grand Sultan. Relying solely on the efforts of their own sultanate would make it difficult to achieve.
At such a time, interference and support from outside became extremely important. For this Grand Sultanate that was about to be established, which country's support could possibly carry far more influence than Australasia's?
Australasia's attitude thus became the necessary and sufficient condition for these minor Sultans to be elected Grand Sultan.
In other words, when these sultanates supported someone in becoming Grand Sultan, they had no choice but to consider Australasia's attitude.
Peace was never destined to exist within this Grand Sultanate, forcibly cobbled together from multiple Sultanates. Australasia would have plenty of opportunities to interfere, and there was even a high chance that these sultanates would beg Australasia to intervene.
After hearing Minister Daze's explanation, the Sultans of the various sultanates fell into deep thought. Muhammad, too, was considering whether he could profit from such a system.
But after thinking it over, becoming Grand Sultan seemed both simple and difficult. With Australasia's support, becoming Grand Sultan would be easy; without it, it would be utterly impossible.
At this thought, Muhammad turned his gaze toward Minister Daze and asked respectfully, "Minister Daze, can we really choose any island we want?"
"Of course." Minister Daze smiled and nodded, making Australasia's position clear.
In reality, if one of the three islands of the Dutch East Indies