I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 67: Chapter 67: The Confidence of the Porcupine
 

A group of apprentices were curious about the points system mentioned by Lide, but he did not elaborate, as now was not the time to explain to the apprentices.

Since the research had been satisfactorily completed, it was time to attend to the main tasks.

The land allocation of Dawn City was waiting for his final decision, and the supplies from Laurent had already been purchased and were awaiting his next orders.

The study of magic had put many matters on hold, and although Harrison reported to him daily through bats, he still needed to return to take care of everything.

“Points will become a very important aspect of the future of Crimson Mage Tower, I will have Vina explain them to you in detail later.

For now, you may go. Kohen, go and fetch Laurent.”

“Yes, Lord Lide.”

The apprentices left with excited expressions, their hearts brimming with anticipation for the improved version of the Small Fireball Skill that Lide had just demonstrated.

To have melted a magic-resistant stone immune to Four Circle Magic was a testament to how powerful the magic was? The thought of potentially learning it themselves filled them with excitement.

Before long, Laurent, who had been frequently visiting the Mage Tower these past few days, arrived before Lide, beaming.

After completing the purchasing tasks assigned by Lide, Laurent had been anxiously waiting for new instructions since the Mage had been absorbed in his laboratory, paying Laurent no heed, which had caused him great anxiety.

Now that he finally saw Lide, he breathed a sigh of relief.

“Lord Lide, the supplies from last time have been collected in our warehouse. When shall we transport them out of the city?”

The news that Lide was rebuilding the Kachar family town on the frontier had already spread through Rom, a Noble, and Laurent, who had heard the news, no longer doubted the large-scale purchases.

It’s a perfectly normal affair to rebuild one’s family territory, isn’t it?

“Do not rush; I will leave the city today. Wait for my return before transporting them. Have you secured the boats?”

Laurent nodded.

“Yes, the boatmen are all bachelors from Green City without families. They’ll go if you pay them.”

“Good, have you encountered any difficulties with the purchases?”

“No, Lord Lide. The Alex Chamber of Commerce was very cooperative with our purchases. Lord Rom even personally received me and asked me to send you his regards.”

“Well done. After completing the acquisition of these supplies, you may take a short break.

What is most important now is to expand the scale of Golden Wheat Commerce. I hope that by next spring, Golden Wheat Commerce can become a mid-sized commerce corporation with more than one hundred and fifty people.”

Crimson Mage Tower, being the sole external interface of Dawn City, has a heavy responsibility.

Golden Wheat Commerce will undertake some tasks in the future. This commerce corporation will be an important tool for Lide to acquire supplies.

Currently, the scale of Golden Wheat Commerce is far too small to support the development of a city, and for a long time to come, Dawn City will need to rely on the production system of Green City.

The larger the scale of Golden Wheat Commerce, the easier negotiations with major commerce corporations of Green City will be, and the more it will ensure the smooth acquisition of the desired supplies.

Laurent was excited.

This meant his power would grow.

“I will strive to fulfill your command.”

“Go now, wait for my return.”

“Yes, Lord Lide.”

Watching Laurent leave, Lide called Vina over, entrusted her with several matters, and left the Mage Tower to return to Dawn City.

Although Vina was somewhat reluctant to see Lide go, she silently prepared the carriage for him.

Finally, as the carriage disappeared down the winding streets and out of sight, the girl couldn’t bring herself to go back to the Mage Tower for a long time.

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Eight days had passed since the second batch of settlers arrived in Dawn City, and during that time, a third batch of over five hundred residents had also made their way there.

By now, the human population within Dawn City had reached over 2200 souls.

With the increasing number of people, the once peaceful Dawn City was showing signs of unease.

An invisible undercurrent was flowing quietly.

“Porcupine, has the Security Team got any news? When is the Kachar City Lord coming back?”

“Yeah, the land’s been surveyed for half a month now, are they still surveying? Why not allocate it?”

“Hmph, I’ve said it before that we couldn’t trust those vampires, but you wouldn’t believe me, now what?”

Porcupine, as a member of the Security Team, felt his face burn with anger as he listened to the complaints from the original residents of Eric Town.

“What did you say? Say it again?!!

Do I need to explain again that Lord Kachar is out?!

Hmph, what’s there for the Holy Light Bloodline to deceive in a bunch of civilians like you? If the Holy Light Bloodline had ill intent toward us, what could you do about it?

You’re here eating free food and living in free housing and still have the nerve to complain; I swear upon the goddess, if I hear such talk again, I will definitely throw you into the dungeons!”

The faces of several people around him changed. In recent times, due to the large increase in the human population, there had been several instances of thievery,

And the Security Team had caught them all; these individuals were not only stripped of their right to land allocation but also had to perform a great deal of work as punishment.

They certainly did not wish to lose everything they had now.

“We’re sorry, Porcupine; we didn’t mean it.”

“Right, right, those guys were just spouting nonsense, we’re leaving first.”

Hmph, Porcupine watched their retreating figures with disdain.

The Holy Light Bloodline wouldn’t deceive them, Lord Kachar’s word was always true, this was his unwavering belief.

Not only had he received an additional five silver pukes at the end of the month, but having spent a lot of time with the Holy Light Bloodline, he understood well what kind of people they were… these powerful mages never stooped to lying.

However, as the population inside Dawn City grew, many of the newly arrived humans lacked a deep understanding of the Holy Light Bloodline, and thus various rumors started to emerge.

Porcupine was extremely disdainful of these rumors and refuted them whenever they arose.

But over time, he too began to harbor some worries.

The absence of the Kachar City Lord stalled many tasks from proceeding, leaving many idle civilians to secretly slander the Holy Light Bloodline and claim everything about them was a sham.

For this, Porcupine had severely disciplined several bastards, but with Lord Kachar’s continued absence, such accusations were still spreading.

Porcupine was extremely irritated by this but helpless, only able to long for Kachar City Lord’s swift return.

He held absolute confidence in the man who did not mock him and who had promised a future to hundreds of people with confidence.

He believed that once that man returned, all the unrest here would dissolve into bubbles.

In the short span of over half a month, he had grown fond of this city.

If he had to choose between staying in Dawn City or returning to Eric Town, he would undoubtedly pick Dawn City without hesitation – something unimaginable half a month ago.

But that was how he felt; here, he sensed hope, something that the border town constantly at risk of being destroyed by beastmen couldn’t compare with.

Therefore, he hoped Dawn City would prosper, just as the great City Lord had promised.

In that, he was full of confidence.

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