Genshin Impact: Towards Godhood

Objectively speaking, using violence to force those in power to compromise and thereby secure one's own position is not uncommon in history. 

However, in Teyvat's history, this is quite rare. In the seven nations of Teyvat, the power of the upper institutions is typically bestowed directly by the gods. 

You can certainly catch them making mistakes and report them to the gods, who might then de-throne them and elevate you in their place. The Seven Archons, loving their people, would not allow a group of wrongdoers to remain in power. But you must follow formal procedures to prove their guilt to the gods and have them judged accordingly. Coercion through violence and death to make them yield and hand over power is absolutely out of the question, as the power is not theirs to begin with but a gift from the gods. 

Hence, the concept of seizing power by force is virtually absent in the histories of the seven nations. In the godless desert, however, it is a different story altogether. 

In the desert, there are no gods. As Rama described, the lower classes of desert folk are taught to love their fellow tribesmen while those at the top constantly vie for power among themselves. The desert's history isn't deemed worthy of record, and Sumeru's Akademiya certainly doesn't care how the desert tribes play their power games. 

For Rama, such events are not unfamiliar. Therefore, the elders' compromise wasn't much of an issue. It wasn't inevitable, but it wasn't surprising for them to yield to a perceived "villain" in exchange for their lives. A few individuals might resist to the end, but the majority would choose to compromise. They might believe they are merely enduring humiliation for a brighter future, but it doesn't matter.

Rama simply needs to start the war once. After that, his plan will be more than half successful. 

The next phase is a common one. When people compromise due to fear for their lives or other reasons, you must reassure them to prevent any thoughts of desperate resistance. Even if they know you intend to settle scores once you gain power, and you know they plan to stab you in the back, the facade of harmony must be maintained. 

"Talking to you about dreams would likely be unconvincing," Rama said earnestly. 

If he told the elders that he simply couldn't stand seeing the desert folk oppressed and wanted to lead them against the Akademiya out of a pure desire to be a hero, they wouldn't believe him. They had already decided that Rama was a power-hungry villain, who shouldn't have noble reasons or pure motives.

"I have no allies. Does this answer satisfy you?" Rama asked sincerely.

The elders exchanged glances, looking towards Babel, who seemed equally surprised.

"You mean you are acting alone?" Nayram asked tentatively.

How absurd! One person attempting a coup was simply ridiculous.

"You might think Babel is my ally, but she's not," Rama shrugged. "We are competitors for the same power."

"I might temporarily offer her a short-term position of authority, but I intend to establish a kingdom like King Ormazd's, where I alone will rule."

"Clearly, we are not allies," he continued. "No one in the tribe has pledged loyalty to me."

One elder, initially ready to object, glanced at the bodies at Rama's feet and reconsidered. "That's a good answer," he said solemnly.

"I believe Rama does not wish to plunge the tribe into turmoil. Since he has no allies, he must rely on us to rule the Tanit tribe."

"He will have time to prove his capabilities, and we will have time to decide if Rama is the right leader for our tribe's bright future."

He looked seriously at the others. "What do you think?"

This shift wasn't entirely due to fear. If you want to show you won't harm someone, the best reassurance isn't a sincere promise but rather the knowledge that you simply can't do it. 

Similarly, while Rama's violent seizure of power is wrong, he needs the elders to maintain his power until the tribe acknowledges his rule. His violent actions have already disrupted the rules, making him more reliant on the elders to sustain his violent rule until the tribe recognizes his authority.

Objectively, this reasoning is reassuring. The remaining elders, except for Babel, were slightly relieved. 

Rama's sudden rise without prestige would undoubtedly cause discontent within the tribe. He needed the elders' help to maintain control.