The last was Galind Shalong, whom Alleria had sent to provide support. All eyes turned to Galinde, waiting for her report.
Galind Shalong had the most documents in front of her. Unlike the elves' previous administrative practices, the methods Patrick introduced at the Sun Temple differed greatly from those of Silvermoon City. They were more efficient and placed greater emphasis on collaboration. This was probably Galind Shalong's first attempt at this style of administration.
At first, Patrick had considered a separation of powers, but that would not have benefited long-term development. Although separation provided a degree of restraint, it more often meant different sides obstructing and holding one another back. Strictly speaking, if Patrick implemented a system of separated powers under his rule, it would slow the entrenchment of social classes, but ultimately could not prevent it.
In the Silvermoon Council, every Councilor had interests behind them to protect, and they would secure the necessary powers and votes for those under their protection. Separating powers would amount to dividing the structure of power into three broad categories, but behind each branch would still lie the interests it controlled.
Ultimately, those entrenched interests would form monopolistic and capitalist classes, completely solidifying the social hierarchy and depriving it of vitality and initiative.
"The Ranger Forces' barracks have been established in the eastern part of the Sun Temple grounds. The Rangers rotating in have entered the Sun Temple in full accordance with Chief Patrick's requirements. Their military supplies and provisions are also being provided according to standard, with funding still allocated by the Silvermoon Council. The camp's routine maintenance expenses have been compiled and submitted to Chief Information Officer Yanida for review. Once that is complete, they can be submitted to the Council."
After a pause, Galind Shalong added pointedly, "We also intend