Because Marquis Ekmelading was the highest ruler of Dajialisini Great City.
He could therefore represent the entire great city, including the Bang Cities under its jurisdiction, in swearing allegiance to Zong Shen.
Aside from the great city itself, every Bang City dependent on Dajialisini had also become Zong Shen's possession.
All of them needed to be taken over and processed.
Just as Baron Besos had once represented all of Bosbang in swearing allegiance to Zong Shen.
The villages under those Bang Cities were likewise incorporated into the territory's rule.
Even the territory's boundaries had expanded.
It had perfectly absorbed Bosbang's administrative jurisdiction.
This was far simpler than fighting for cities and land one by one.
Marquis Ekmelading's surrender and allegiance to him were merely the first step.
The true time-consuming part would be the complete takeover of Dajialisini Great City and its affiliated forces.
Not only would Gugat need to step in, but even Colby, Blue Dopey, and the laid-back Rexxar would have to contribute.
The territory had also dispatched a civil administration team of over a thousand Heroes.
They were responsible for compiling and organizing everything.
Zong Shen would later export the relevant data through the [Basic Mental Virtual Network] and send it back.
This would save quite a bit of trouble in the statistical process.
After narrowing his eyes in thought for a moment, Zong Shen finally looked up at Marquis Ekmelading, who had already been waiting for half an hour.
The marquis no longer possessed his former splendor. His expression appeared calm, but beneath it lay a trace of deep dejection.
Among the native nobles, Ekmelading was actually considered a clever man.
He had a clear understanding of himself and the mission left behind by his ancestors.
He had also performed well as the governor of Dajialisini