However, by the power of the silvery tongue and golden voice of the youngest prince of Mirkwood, Lord Elrond and Glorfindel was won over almost immediately. Their only condition was that the chief of the new joint army would be elected by democratic vote; a term which Legolas was more than willing to agree to. Especially since he had a feeling that if any of his brothers were to command the army, the recruits would learn more about pursuing elf maidens than warfare. Because of his rapid success, the envoy to escort him back to Mirkwood was not due to arrive in another five days. Legolas saw that as an opportunity for adventure too good to pass.