Contrarily, Baron Balon of Moktelyria Province had been in contact with the Undead even before Ostis, and he even granted them certain management and self-governing rights.
If such a powerful force of Undead entered Moktelyria Province, it wouldn't be about him uniting the Black Marsh Kingdom anymore; instead, it would be about Balon rising with an army to become the new Emperor.
However, Ostis's displeasure didn't last long, as the soldiers quickly relayed more news.
"The Undead have caused quite a commotion in Moktelyria Province. They've started a war."
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"The Undead have crushed the defense forces of Moktelyria Province and have openly declared the area to be occupied by Rand Kingdom."
"The Undead have demanded a ransom from Thousand Faces City, threatening to execute Balon if it is not paid, but Thousand Faces City has refused to pay, and the Undead are preparing to attack."