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Word spread around the Keller territory extremely fast. With the help of the forces Elrich had arranged for, behind the scenes, the news reached not just the borders but the people who had friends working at different areas around the territory. They were quickly informed by either family or friends who were able to hear about the bloody duke's declaration near the borders of the Keller territory.
With Elrich Eberbach's reputation, people who heard about the information being spread around by the duke's men inside the territory weren't doubted. Rather, the Keller family was hated even more. Not only were they making their residents suffer from all the taxes spent for strengthening the Keller family's forces, they even brought the bloody duke who could possibly raze their homes to the ground.