After the battle, Steve and the remaining undead soldiers set to work rebuilding the fortress and the village that surrounded it. It was a daunting task, but with Steve's leadership and the determination of the undead soldiers, they made quick progress.

They first repaired the walls of the fortress, using the resources they had gathered during the battle. The damaged buildings were also restored, and the undead villagers slowly returned to their homes.

As the village began to take shape again, Steve and the Zombie King's loyal followers discussed what to do with the newfound power they had gained. They knew that they had to use their abilities wisely, to prevent any further conflicts with the outside world.

One of the ideas that came up was to expand the village and establish better relations with other nearby settlements. Steve knew that this would be a challenging task, given the distrust that many humans had for the undead. But he also knew that it was important to try.

The undead soldiers set out to establish trade routes and diplomatic ties with other settlements. They faced many obstacles, but Steve's charisma and persuasive skills proved invaluable in securing agreements with other villages and towns.

As the village's reputation grew, so did its population. New undead villagers arrived, bringing with them new skills and expertise. The village began to thrive, with the undead soldiers working the land and the villagers trading goods and services with nearby settlements.

With Steve's guidance, the village became a beacon of hope for other undead who were seeking a better life. They established a code of conduct to ensure that the village remained peaceful and cooperative. And as the village continued to grow, Steve saw that the undead could be much more than just mindless monsters. They were capable of building a new, better life for themselves and for those around them.

In the end, Steve knew that the rebuilding effort was not just about fixing up the fortress or the village. It was about creating a new kind of world, one where the undead could coexist peacefully with the living. It was a world where anyone, regardless of their origin, could live in peace and harmony.