 Charles bolstered his position by installing Merovingian King Chlothar IV in Austrasia as an opposing Merovingian to Chilperic II.Despite not having a Merovingian King for around 40 years in Austrasia, Charles position was clearly weak at this time and he required the support of the established Merovingians to gather military support.Even despite his weaknesses, Charles' recent success had made him a greater political and Chilperic and Raganfred could not outright win against him.