Chương 50: Chapter 50 Excited People
Biên tập viên: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lide was surprised by Harrison's learning ability.
The residents in the square had just dispersed in the afternoon when Harrison came to him with a more detailed plan.
"So, you plan to select the first batch of City Hall officials from among humans first?"
Harrison nodded excitedly.
"Clan Leader, you stated that the number of Bloodline is too few, and in the future, we must rely on human strength.
Since that's the case, why not get it right the first time?
Having humans as City Hall officials will make these refugees more accepting."
After pondering for a moment, Lide nodded, agreeing with his idea.
Having humans participate in management was an inevitable trend. The number of Bloodlines decided it was impossible to control everything.
He didn't have a plan to expand the number of Bloodlines for now; he would wait until next spring when Frost Month had passed, the Beastmen had retreated to the barren wilds, and Dawn City was on track, then he would expand the Bloodline.
After Bloodlines developed Bloodline, they would fall into a period of weakness; during this critical time of population expansion, every Bloodline was vital.
Losing strength meant an increase in danger, and the probability of encountering Beastmen at the border would not be low.
"But there's no rush now, we have to proceed step by step,
Let's hold off on City Hall officials for now. Most of these civilians are farmers, and many are illiterate; the chances of finding suitable talents are too small.
For now, we can recruit a group of humans as the Security Team to participate in daytime patrols; the selection of officials can wait."
Although the idea was feasible, it was not something to be done immediately; he had a whole set of plans, there is no need to rush it.
After pondering for a moment, Harrison nodded, also realizing his idea was somewhat ahead of its time.
Based on the statistics, fewer than 30 of the over 700 people were literate, and most of the literate ones could only handle simple work; it would be a stretch to have them serve as City Hall officials.
"Clan Leader, I will perfect the Security Team plan as soon as possible."
"Hmm, for now, recruit 30 people for the Security Team, assigning six Bloodlines for management, to have Bloodlines and humans patrol together."
Although there were few people now, in the long run, Dawn City's population would continuously increase.
Establishing a Security Team was very necessary.
Lide handed the task completely to Harrison to execute; these trivial matters were bound to be handled by subordinates eventually; his focus was on steering the grand direction, not wasting time on these small matters.
He had many things to be busy with now.
The Security Team was just one of them, more importantly—land distribution.
Lide deeply understood what land represented to civilians; if Dawn City fulfilled its promise of giving these people their own land, it meant humans would truly integrate.
Land was too significant to civilians; how many people were attracted by a slogan of "land distribution from landlords!"
Therefore, land distribution was also Lide's trump card.
No one would oppose it.
The Bloodlines owned vast tracts of land but viewed it as nothing.
Unfamiliar with farming, the Bloodlines' regard for land was close to zero, so Lide's plan would not meet internal resistance; in a human country, the nobles would have exploded over this.
The monopolization of land was the strongest weapon of the nobles in this world.
The plan was already written; Lide decided to have the Bloodlines carry it out fully, which was the best opportunity to foster relations between both sides.
"Post the notice for recruiting the Security Team in a prominent place in the square, and in the future, use a wall specifically for postings.
Have Recker's team find a few literate humans to explain the notices."
"It would be best to complete the recruitment for the Security Team today, start measuring the land tomorrow, and begin distribution after measuring.
When recruiting for the Security Team, add a condition that the Security Team members have priority in land allocation."
Harrison nodded, "Clan Leader, I understand."
In the afternoon, after the crowd had finished their free meal, the atmosphere became noticeably livelier.
Compared to last night's fear and worry, many humans had already dared to sneak glances at the Bloodlines in the shadows.
After observing more, many people found the legendary vampires were not as terrifying, and they were even like noble lords, paying great attention to etiquette, each graceful and refined.
Even two female vampires attracted the constant furtive glances of many young men.
Many people began to wander curiously around Dawn City. Initially worried, they became more daring after realizing the vampires did not chase them away.
At its peak, Dawn City hosted more than twenty thousand humans and three thousand Bloodlines, so its scale was decent; a few hundred people made it seem empty.
Before long, the notices posted in the square attracted much attention.
"What is this? Who can read?"
"Security Team recruitment?"
"Quick, read it out."
Soon, the news about the Security Team recruitment spread.
The high salary for Security Team members attracted many people, but what excited the residents the most was one piece of information—the Security Team members would have priority in land allocation.
Goddess above, the City Lord was truly an angel sent by the Creator God to save them. They really were going to start distributing land.
"Praise Kachar City Lord, praise the Holy Light Bloodline..."
"Don't crowd, this isn't about land distribution; it's just recruiting the Security Team, land measurements start tomorrow, distribution is still early!"
"Quick, let me in, Bloodline Sir, I'm a hunter, I'm strong, I can be part of the Security Team, I want to sign up..."
The crowd buzzed with excitement.
Oli, as Recker's sidekick, was the first to inform Recker of the news.
"Brother Recker, the Bloodlines posted a notice; they are going to form a Security Team, with a salary of 12 silver pukes a month."
Oli was breathless, his face full of excitement and anticipation.
Recker shook his head, "We're doing well in the logistics team, and this concerns the food for the whole town's residents; there's no need to jump to the Security Team for excitement."
He now seemed to understand the Bloodlines' plan; it was to use humans to manage humans.
But this actually relieved him; the Holy Light Bloodline's behavior was truly as they said, different from the evil vampires.
He hoped they could continue being this way.
"No, Brother Recker, it also said land measurements would begin tomorrow, and after that, distribution would start, with the Security Team members having priority."
Hiss~
Thinking of Kachar City Lord's words, Recker's heart leaped.
He had a premonition that this time wouldn't be false either. He trusted that handsome lord.
"Brother Recker, since you're managing the logistics team, you can't join the Security Team; I was thinking..."
Recker patted Oli's head, smiling broadly
"Oli, go ahead, do your job well, don't disgrace me."
Oli was overjoyed, "Brother Recker, you agreed?"
"Of course, why not? Since the Holy Light Bloodline hasn't shown us any malice, what reason do we have to refuse?
Moreover, it's a 12 silver pukes job; even in Green City, it's hard to find something this good."
Only then did Oli relax, and he excitedly ran to the registration point not far away.
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