I Became the Progenitor Vampire Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Inciting the Public

“My people, I am the Clan Leader of the Holy Light Bloodline, the master of Dawn City, and your City Lord, Kachar.

“Many of you call me Lord Kachar.”

“I believe for many of you this is the first time seeing me, and there are even many among you who did not wish to see me,”

Lide spoke at a measured pace, yet with profound impact, his tone filled with a convincing power.

“Why do I say that? Because I am considered an evil Vampire in the eyes of many of you!

But I want to repeat once again, the Holy Light Bloodline descends from the divine, aspires towards light and justice, and is not the evil vampire of human legend.”

The power of repetition had already been verified in modern times.

The original residents of Eric Town had succumbed to the power of the 'repeater,' and if it weren't for the rumors spread by the Wolf Gang, most other humans wouldn't have escaped either.

“Gathering everyone so late in the square, I imagine many of you are anxious and fearful.

Are you thinking, 'What diabolical scheme could these damned vampires be concocting? Could it be that they're going to kill us? Or perhaps they aim to drain our blood and hang us?'”

Lide bluntly expressed thoughts that many harbored privately, causing quite a few people to avert their gaze inadvertently, not daring to make eye contact with those around them, for fear that the Bloodline might discern their innermost thoughts.

“It doesn't matter, you may think whatever you like.”

Once again to the surprise of many, this significant figure of the Holy Light Bloodline openly accepted their rebellious thoughts.

Seeing the disbelief on the faces of those around, many residents of Eric Town smiled knowingly.

Clueless fools, Lord Kachar's magnanimity is beyond your grasp!

They felt an unexplained sense of shared pride, and their heads were held higher than usual.

At the back of the crowd, Recker quietly recalled that very man's words from the other night, grand and confident, compelling everyone's genuine respect… including his own.

As the captain of the logistics team, he had already built deep trust in the Holy Light Bloodline.

“Though I don't mind your thoughts, I still need to reaffirm that the Holy Light Bloodline is your Protector, and as long as you abide by the laws of Dawn City, no one here shall harm you.

Here, you shall not suffer nobility's oppression, the endless extortion of underground forces, or the attacks of Demon Beasts…”

Lide's piercing gaze swept over the crowd, his voice pausing to let the silence stretch for a full ten seconds before he continued.

“Many of you still harbor doubts in your hearts.

But I don't need to explain, because… time will prove everything.

The great Holy Light Bloodline will be your steadfast Protector, fear not, my people.

We live on the same land, speak the same language, and hold the same ideals.

Many of you may still not acknowledge yourselves as citizens of Dawn City, but that's alright, I believe one day you will be honored and proud to be its residents.”

Many below didn't take this seriously–who would willingly be a resident of a city ruled by a vampire?

But for the first residents of Eric Town, these words moved them deeply; just half a month ago, this Lord had spoken the same way to them.

And everything he had said was coming true one by one; in this city, no one was oppressed. They received housing, food every day, and for their work, they were even paid in silver puke.

For those who had lived in fear of Beastman attacks, it was like living in a worry-free Divine Country.

Despite the various rumors circulating these days, the residents of Eric Town never believed them, instead actively refuting such ludicrous statements.

They believed that the great Lord Kachar would fulfill all his promises.

This was also a significant reason why Dawn City maintained its stability amidst the rumors–residents of Eric Town had never participated in spreading them, and even actively contradicted the newcomers.

“About the land distribution that everyone has been concerned with, do you know why it has been delayed until now?”

Lide's abrupt question made everyone's heart race; besides a secure environment, nothing was more enticing than the allocation of lands in Dawn City.

The land was promised to be allocated, but the surveying that was already completed had come to a standstill, and this was a factor in the spreading of rumors.

Had the land been distributed, even with the disruptions caused by the Wolf Gang, it would not have evoked such a response.

“It's because we, Dawn City, lack all the necessary equipment; we have no agricultural tools, not even a single hoe.”

“Without tools, how can we cultivate the land? My people, I have to consider so much more for you.”

“I have been away these days precisely to prepare farming tools for everyone in Dawn City, I have been working for your future,”

These words caused the crowd below to be momentarily stunned. Could this be true?

While others might be surprised, members of the Security Team and Logistics Team looked at Lide with burgeoning admiration.

Lord Kachar has done so much for us.

Especially the residents of Eric Town were filled with emotion, many with reddened eyes. When had the high and mighty nobles ever shown concern for them?

But here, in Dawn City, they felt it for the first time.

“However, while I was out, while I was procuring supplies for all of us.

Thieves and robbers appeared in Dawn City, and there were also those spreading rumors intending to plunge Dawn City into chaos,” Lide said, his tone suddenly rising with heartfelt distress.

“You have disappointed me.”

“Dawn City is the root of us all. Anyone wanting to harm Dawn City is opposing everyone, and yet many of you still want to join them!”

These words instantly caused many faces to turn crimson, as they opened their mouths to argue but found themselves speechless.

“Because of these people, my heart has been deeply hurt, so I have decided to change the land distribution system.”

At these words, there was an uproar among the crowd.

Could it be that the great Kachar City Lord had decided to stop distributing land?

Alarm, unease, worry, panic, and fear instantly engulfed the crowd below.

At the same time, everyone's resentment towards those who had caused trouble during this time was itching to be expressed.

“Those damn bastards should all be hanged on the gallows!”

“Idiots, what a bunch of idiots, you've actually angered the Kachar City Lord!”

“If I find out it was that fool who did it, I'll make sure he's hanged…”

Many of them hung their heads with guilt, not daring to look at those beside them, filled with regret for their foolish actions now that they knew he was telling the truth.

Curse the damn Wolf Gang!!!

After the people below had fiercely vented their wrath, Lide continued in a deep tone.

“Originally, some advised me to stop distributing land altogether, arguing that those causing trouble didn't deserve such generous treatment, nor did they have the right to land.

I too thought it should be so.”

Hearing this last sentence, the air fell into a silence as still as death.

The hope they had clung to recently now felt like a stone sinking deeper into the water, despair almost enveloping them.

All eyes were wide as they stared at Lide, many filled with bewilderment. Was it really all over?

Even more people's eyes reddened at that moment, because hope… was shattered.

Lide waited until the mood below had fermented to a certain extent, then suddenly his tone became more exuberant.

“While it's true that some people truly don't deserve to be allocated land,

most of my citizens are followers of the Holy Light Bloodline, and you deserve land!!

I have sought the opinions of the entire Holy Light Bloodline, and they all agree to continue the land distribution!!

My citizens, you should thank the Bloodline that is now guarding you.

It was they who stood up at the crucial moment, fought for you, and protected your interests!!”

Wow~

These words lifted people's spirits from hell to heaven in an instant.

The tremendous surprise made everyone leap with joy from the bottom of their hearts.

“Long live!! Long live the Holy Light Bloodline!!”

“Praise the Goddess, praise the great Kachar City Lord!!”

“Life Goddess above, the Holy Light Bloodline is the most magnificent existence, we praise you!”

The feeling of regained hope made the humans below view the Bloodline with utmost affection, reaching an extreme height.

Lide's lips curled slightly upwards, then quickly returned to calm.

“Land will still be distributed, but to avoid such incidents recurring, I have decided to implement a scoring system in Dawn City!”

The ultimate tactic, officially underway.

From this day forward, the lifelong goal of all Dawn City's people will shift from Gold Puck to points.

Chapter end

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