Tug had never imagined that he would truly be in control of Deloge City, because the city's defense was in the hands of the Undead Guards. With them around, he was always more of a steward than a City Lord.
However, all of this changed over two months ago when the Undead Guards suddenly went on strike. Tug sought out the Gravekeeper Master, only to find that he had disappeared.
Without the Undead Guards, Deloge City operated on inertia for a few days, inevitably leading to some illegal acts. When the criminals realized that no one was coming to punish them, their brazenness grew.
Tug sent out the City Lord's Mansion guards to maintain order. Although his guards could pose as a ceremonial escort and present an impressive front, they fell far short when compared to desperate outlaws.