The SDC members, perplexed by Allen's decision to appoint Benjamin as the interim leader, clamored for an explanation.
Allen, faced with their questioning, responded succinctly: "He is stronger than all of you." Surprisingly, this explanation gained acceptance among the group, given Allen's history of ruling through strength. It seemed logical that he would select a leader based on their strength rather than any other criterion.
The SDC, from its inception, had been founded on principles of violence, a fact that seemed to elude them as they questioned Benjamin's suitability for leadership.
Unlike his predecessors, who had navigated their roles with strategic finesse, Benjamin was known for his fervent adherence to religious and justice-driven ideologies, traits that often brought him into conflict with Allen's leadership. This history of clashes and "discipline" from Allen left many doubting that Benjamin would ever be chosen.
