Chapter 51 Returning to Green City

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At noon, the recruitment for the Security Team went beyond Lide's expectations. According to his estimations, most humans would still be wary of the Bloodline... Changing such ingrained perceptions wasn't easy.

However, he was surprised to find that 120 people had signed up for the only 30 spots in the Security Team, far exceeding his expectations.

After investigating, he discovered the reason for the excess number of applicants—the Security Team had priority in land allocation.

This gave him a clearer understanding of the value of land in the minds of common people.

Even though they still harbored an inextinguishable fear of the Bloodline, the allure of land was enough to overcome that fear.

Lide smiled inwardly. Winning people over with strategy had always been effective. This was a good start. He could envision how these people would gradually integrate into the Bloodline and truly become a part of it.

Lide had already assigned Harrison and Augustine to form the Security Team, and he himself did not interfere in the matter.

There were many departments to be established in the future. Giving them more training was beneficial.

Moreover, he neither liked nor excelled at tedious administrative affairs. Letting the clever Harrison handle it might be more suitable.

Labor for the lower ranks, intelligence for the middle ranks, manpower for the upper ranks. As the ultimate boss, he only needed to set the direction; tasks naturally fell to those below him.

By evening, the logistics department had prepared bread and wheat porridge. Residents of Eric Town, who once again received free food, finally felt at ease.

Most people began to build a little trust in Dawn City.

In Eric Town, forget about free food. Even in the coldest Frost Month, they wouldn't receive a piece of black bread mixed with wheat bran, even if they starved to death in front of Mayor Marcos' door.

Not even fleeing to Green City necessarily guaranteed charity from the Nobles.

What Dawn City did was simple, but it provided tangible benefits in the most direct way.

The common folks who survived in war and turmoil weren't as resistant as expected to the Bloodline that brought them real benefits.

Lide returned to his manor after nightfall.

Dawn City already had a good start. He now needed to take a trip back to Green City before the second batch of people arrived.

Although the population plundering plan had just begun and someone needed to oversee Dawn City, the resources here were too scarce.

The food was just enough to fill the stomachs of these civilians, but they still lacked winter clothing and tools for developing new land.

Dawn City couldn't even produce a single hoe.

Therefore, a large number of supplies needed to be procured from Green City.

Although farming wouldn't start until spring next year, failing to prepare these tools would surely delay next year's planting.

The path the Bloodline took was extreme, with everyone being soldiers. Their combat power was top-notch, but their farming and development abilities were even less than the most ordinary laborer.

"Comrades still need to work hard."

Lide looked at the cold moonlight pouring over the pitch-black Green City through the glass window, feeling invigorated.

At this moment, besides the moonlight, Dawn City was completely dark, with no light visible.

"One day, I'll make Dawn City shine brighter at night than during the day.

I'll turn this place into a true Dawn City."

Dawn, breaking through the darkness.

A great city would rise from his hands.

Taking two full boxes of Gold Puck from the treasure vault inside the house, he called Harrison and Augustine, and after giving them some instructions, he flew back to Green City on the Magic Language Bat.

Now, Dawn City housed three second-generation Bloodline members and over 70 Bloodline. Frey guarded the blood pool, and Augustine and Harrison managed the humans and protected the city walls.

Though few in number, Lide wasn't too worried. Dawn City's location was too secret, deep in the Far Mountain Range, where few ventured.

Being discovered was unlikely, and even if it was, the intruders couldn't quickly harm the Bloodline.

The roads were rugged and winding, impassable without flying Demon Beasts.

Moreover, the Bloodline, despite their small numbers, had enough self-protection ability. As long as they didn't face powerful enemies like Great Mages, it wouldn't cause too many problems.

Lide timed his arrival precisely, descending into the woods outside Green City at dawn. When he reached the tall, solid city walls that loomed like a giant beast, the gate was just opening.

The journey was smooth, and he returned to the Crimson Mage Tower right at ten in the morning.

Vina, practicing Magic on the first floor of the Mage Tower, instantly showed immense joy on her previously calm face upon seeing Lide.

Dragging her long blue mage robe, she ran over to Lide, eyes squinting into a crescent shape, her slightly curled golden hair resembling the Sun Goddess.

"Good day, Lord Lide. You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? I'll get it for you right away~"

Seeing this sweet smile, Lide felt inexplicably better.

Sure enough, good looks were justice. No wonder everyone liked hiring pretty female assistants and secretaries. Even without doing anything strange, just looking at them put one in a good mood.

"No need, I've already eaten. Vina, have Carlo call Laurent over."

"Yes, Lord Lide."

Vina briskly went upstairs.

Soon, Carlo came down to greet Lide and hurried out, while Vina stood before Lide, beaming.

Looking at the little maid in front of him, Lide pondered for a moment before opening the girl's attribute panel.

Vina Bellamy

Level: 1

Profession: Mage Apprentice

Description: Mage Apprentice at the Crimson Mage Tower, youngest daughter of Sir Bellamy.

A simple attribute, vastly different from Winnie Alex, President of the Alex Chamber of Commerce and the most beautiful tulip in Green City.

But Lide felt relieved. Simplicity meant less potential for malice. If Vina's description included being the Direct Disciple of Duke Storm, that would be concerning.

Lide took a Crystal Bottle wrapped in cloth from his pocket and handed it to Vina.

"This is a Magic Potion I developed. You can try it during meditation. It might help you."

Vina instinctively unwrapped it, surprised at the milky white liquid inside the Crystal Bottle.

The Magic Fluctuation emanating from the bottle was so strong, it felt even more intense than the Magic Beast Crystal Core she had seen in the market.

"No, Lord Lide, I can't take something so precious. You should keep it for yourself."

Vina immediately recognized the value of the Magic Potion. Such a potent potion might be worth twenty or even thirty Gold Pucks.

As a Mage Apprentice, she knew how expensive Magic Potions were. Using something so precious on her was too wasteful.

Lide smiled slightly.

"No, Vina, nothing is more precious than you all.

This potion is named Magic Blood, a mixture of life blood and various Magic Materials.

You're the first to try it, apart from me. I need your feedback."

This was Magic Blood from the blood pool.

Magic Blood was extraordinary, formed by soaking human blood in the Crystal remains of Divine beings.

After absorbing dense Magic power, the Magic Blood was no longer just blood, more like a powerful Magic Potion.

The system didn't specify that humans couldn't use it, so Lide decided to test if ordinary people would benefit from it as Bloodline did.

Due to the astounding origin of Magic Blood, he could only choose someone he trusted profoundly. This innocent little maid was undoubtedly the best candidate.

Nothing is more precious than you all.

Vina trembled at these words, her face flushing deeply, as she bit her lip and nodded.

"I'm willing, Lord Lide."

Lide looked at her charming, blushing face, bewildered.

Did I say something wrong?

It's just a bottle of Magic Blood. I have a whole pool of it.

He felt this might be better left unsaid and watched Vina down the Crystal Bottle of Magic Blood in one gulp.

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