LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 77 - 77: A Slap of Satisfaction - Awesome, You're Great (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 77: Chapter 77: A Slap of Satisfaction – Awesome, You’re Great (Please Subscribe)
“I will post the methods of acquiring points and their specific uses on the announcement board in the square; my people, you will be able to see a detailed explanation on the notice board.”
“Next, we have an even more important matter to address.” Lide’s expression gradually became serious.
The points system was the ultimate means of fully integrating humans into Dawn City, but it still needed to be perfected slowly.
The benefits I just mentioned are only one aspect of it. The next step will be to select the most outstanding humans who have contributed greatly to the Bloodline and develop them into Bloodline members. Indeed, I intend to make becoming a Bloodline more attractive to humans than even becoming Nobles.
Of course, all of this is to be perfected gradually. One cannot become fat with just a single bite, and there is a very crucial matter at hand right now.
Both the carrot and the stick are necessary. It’s time for the scapegoat to enter the stage.
“Regarding the matter of points,” I will post the announcement in the plaza tomorrow, where you can understand it in detail.”
“Now, let us discuss the events of tonight. I believe everyone has heard the sounds of battle this evening.” Lide’s words once again quieted the crowd below.
The battle between Lide and Emi was monumental. Dozens of houses were burned down, and the tragic spectacle was reflected in the fiery glow that lit up half of Dawn City.
Even the hem of the Night Goddess’s skirt had a large hole burned into it by the flames.
Just a short while ago many people thought the Bloodline was going to strike at them, and fear was in their hearts.
Now, though no one thought as much anymore, Lide’s voluntary mention still piqued many people’s curiosity, but no one dared to respond; all eyes were eagerly fixed on him.
“You’ve all heard of the Wild Wolf Gang these past few days, haven’t you?” The mention made many people’s ears perk up, and subconsciously some felt a bit guilty; the Wild Wolf Gang had approached quite a few of them.
“Exactly, the battle just now was caused by the Wild Wolf Gang.”
“These filthy Underground Forces are more disgusting than rats.They proclaim that the Holy Light Bloodline is the same as the evil Vampires, and that everything the Holy Light Bloodline does is a plot.
“They say the Holy Light Bloodline are all evil Demons, wanton killers, and robbers who plunder property.” Many citizens of Eric Town regarded such words with disdain, and even the corners of their mouths showed a mocking smile.
How could they not be clear about the ways of the Holy Light Bloodline in recent times?What robbery, what senseless killing, all stupid lies; these Bloodline lords are not like those lowly Nobles.
They are polite to everyone; as long as you work for them, you will certainly be rewarded. In fact, many people like to collect cups and porcelain from hundreds of years ago, and when they traded these items with them, they all received money.
Such noble beings are countless times better than those Nobles.
Only the newcomers took these rumors for the truth, it seems.A pitifully stupid bunch.
Lide’s eyes sharpened, and his voice gradually rose.
“However, can anyone tell me, has the Holy Light Bloodline plundered your property?Has anyone seen the Holy Light Bloodline kill without reason?Has there been any?Isn’t it all what you’ve heard from others, without a single person having witnessed it?”
These words left many people bewildered; upon reflecting, they realized it was true—they had only heard others say the Holy Light Bloodline were evil Vampires, engaging in indiscriminate murder and robbery.
But they had never actually seen it happen.
At that moment, the faces of many turned red, even the most foolish knew they had been deceived.
“If there is any, then tell me, and the Holy Light Bloodline will never allow any oppression of civilians to happen.Even if a member of the Holy Light Bloodline committed such an act, they would also face severe punishment under the laws of Dawn City!
“I, Kachar, assure my people, I will be your strongest support; no one can oppress you without reason!”The decisive words brought an uproarious applause from everyone.
“That’s great, Kachar City Lord is truly the messenger sent by the goddess!””Why do I feel the urge to cry? Praise Kachar City Lord!””I must be dreaming, the City Lord of Dawn City, such a great person would actually make a promise to us…”
The porcupine felt a slight stinging in his eyes and a lump in his throat at this moment.
In a world where commoners were even less than dogs kept by Nobles, a person of such high status solemnly making promises to these lowly commoners struck right at his heart.
“Members of the Wild Wolf Gang have been wreaking havoc in Dawn City recently, breaking our iron-clad laws.”
Lide extended his right hand, and a huge Fireball slowly took shape under the watchful eyes of all.
The night wind blew the Mage’s robe, fluttering loudly, a powerful aura pressuring everyone, making it hard to breathe.
“Dawn City will not allow any Underground Forces to exist, will not permit anyone to escape the jurisdiction of the law.”
With a wave of his hand, the massive Fireball ascended into the air amidst the shocked gaze of the people and exploded with a thunderous roar.
Clang~
The scorching firelight lit up the pitch-black night, a brief moment as if it had recreated the sun itself.
“No one is allowed to establish a gang or any form of power in Dawn City, and I will announce rules in the future. Anyone who discovers an underground gang and reports it to the Security Team will be rewarded by Dawn City.”
“My citizens, remember this, those filthy powers will only exploit and oppress you, only the Holy Light Bloodline are your true protectors, never harbor any expectations for those underground forces.
Once someone violates this iron law, I will personally execute them!!”
Lide’s domineering stance subdued everyone present; those who had previously viewed him favorably due to his benefits now felt a deep reverence for him in their hearts.
Grateful yet in awe.
“Now, let’s begin the trial of the riffraff from the Wild Wolf Gang that has disturbed Dawn City.
Certainly, many of you have been extorted by this gang, and after the public trial, those who have suffered at the hands of the Wild Wolf Gang can report their losses to the Security Team.
Bring up the members of the Wild Wolf Gang.”
The indifferent words made everyone realize that Lide was different from before, but instead of diminishing, the respect in their hearts grew even deeper.
In this world, only the strong can command respect; although Lide had always been amiable before, he had never before displayed his powerful side. It was only now that he truly won the awe and trust of the humans.
No one wants to place their future in the hands of a weakling; on this world, only the strong can become leaders.
And he was unquestionably a strong one.
Hundreds from the Wild Wolf Gang were brought before the crowd; everyone who had joined was captured.
Not knowing who was causing trouble behind the scenes, it was not easy for the scarce Bloodline to catch these people among more than 2000 individuals.
However, after Porter, the gang leader, was captured, this loosely organized entity was gradually discovered, and within just half a Sunshine Hour, all members were apprehended.
The pride and arrogance of the Security Team members, who were pushing these criminals before them, overflowed their chests under the watchful eyes of over two thousand people.
“Is this the scum from the Wild Wolf Gang?! Damn bastards!”
“Yes, they are the ones, they stole three silver pukes from me two days ago!!”
“Damn bastards, return my red wine!! You bunch of robbers! Thieves!!”
The Wild Wolf Gang really made a lot of people suffer heavy losses in the past few days, and some even had all of their possessions stolen.
Because of fear of the Bloodline and intimidation by the Wild Wolf Gang’s power, many people dared not speak out, and some even placed the blame for crimes committed by the Wild Wolf Gang onto the Bloodline.
Now that the ringleaders were caught, the oppression and grievances many had felt during this time were unleashed.
If it weren’t for the restraints, the members of the group could have been drowned by the crowd.
Residents of Eric Town, arriving early and staying grouped, would report and face little loss when extorted by the Wild Wolf Gang.
But the Wild Wolf Gang directly prompted the Kachar City Lord to change the land distribution scheme, and although a points system was ultimately introduced, giving them a chance to become nobles,
it left these people rather dissatisfied. If it had not been for these idiots, perhaps the great Kachar City Lord wouldn’t have set so many conditions—it was all due to these fools.
Porter knelt on the ground with a face filled with despair; the moment Lide appeared, his recently-inflated arrogance dissipated immediately.
It was then that he fully recognized that he was just a minor character; even a lesser noble from Green City could drive him out—what right did he have to oppose a powerful vampire?!
His inflated ego was punctured.
Unfortunately, his realization came a little too late.
Lide showed no courtesy; today was about letting these commoners know the consequences of violating Dawn City’s laws.
He took the field himself.
On the spot, he found several victims of the gang’s extortion and immediately handed down a verdict for this third-level rogue who had only enjoyed a few days as the gang’s leader.
Betraying Dawn City, extortion, establishing a gang, and attempting to attack the Holy Light Bloodline—accumulating multiple crimes, he was sentenced to hanging.
Porter, a pawn pushed to the forefront by blasphemers, became the first criminal hung in Dawn City.
The gallows were already prepared, and under the gaze of more than two thousand, Lide personally ordered the execution.
The moment the rope was cut and the trapdoor beneath Porter’s feet opened, the heavily criminally charged offender was hung before everyone.
Seeing the swinging corpse in the air, the crowd was silent at that moment.
But not a single person thought it was unjust; this severe criminal gang leader deserved to be killed a hundred times over.
At this moment, whether they were new residents or from Eric Town, all held deep reverence for the figure who had personally given the order.
Though their gratitude hadn’t lessened in the slightest, they knew their City Lord was not a soft-hearted man.
Any rising ambitions dissipated completely in that moment.
Lide stood tall beside the gallows, his dark blue Mage’s robe accentuating his slender figure, exuding an ineffable charisma.
A huge moon hung above the dark night sky, casting a cold glow; the moonlight on his handsome face, combined with the surrounding warm yellow Magic Lamp light, was indescribably charming.
In the South District of Dawn City, flames that still hadn’t completely died down emitted a faint glow, rendering the other side of the sky a crimson hue.
In that moment, the scene seemed to freeze.
Filled with a sense of the sacred.