A single sentence stunned the hall.
All the nobles in the hall turned to face the objector. It was none other than Ossen Hyde, the Border Count of Wushan Territory.
A murmur of discussion immediately rippled through the crowd.
Marvin Viscount scoffed. "Ossen, your territory neither borders Wubei Territory nor has any business dealings or conflicts with it. What right do you have to object?"
"That's right. If anyone's going to object, it should be Marvin. After all, Ironhoof Territory is right next to Wubei Territory."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" Marvin waved his hands dismissively. "Don't be ridiculous, German. I have no objections whatsoever to the Marquis's decision."
German shrugged. "Same here."
The territories closest to Wubei belonged to Marvin and German. Since they had both voiced their approval, anyone else who wished to object would need a solid reason.
Lurans's expression was unreadable. "Ossen, state your reason."
All eyes turned to Ossen.
