"It's because, after all, you are not a member of Shelter No. 6. Without a sense of greater purpose, if you directly take the top position in the shelter through sheer military might, not only would you fail to win everyone's support, you would likely also arouse discontent among the human faction."
"After all, this borders on breaking the established rules."
"However, since you were invited here by us as an ally, and you have contributed to quelling the rebellion, it's actually reasonable for you to serve as the Number Two for a short period."
"Then, after a transitional few months, we can find the right moment and opt for double Number Ones. You and my brother can co-lead: you are Number One, and he is also Number One. This way, there's no need for contention."
"If even this doesn't fulfill your 'Catastrophe Path' advancement requirement, my brother can later voluntarily step down to Number Two, yielding the path for you."
