I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Prelude to Population Plunder

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Shut up, no one can question the clan leader’s decision. Lucy, put aside your prejudice and ignorance.

I could feel that the clan leader’s vision had reached a level we could no longer even look up to.

If you hold us back, I won’t hesitate to chop off your head.”

Dylan glared and drew the cross longsword from his back, the cold tip of the sword pointing at Lucy.

As the only warrior among the second-generation Bloodline members, his powerful aura was full of oppression.

He was the most unwavering supporter of Lide among all the second-generation Bloodline members.

“Rude barbarian, I have no objection to Father’s decision. If you shout at me again, I will let you taste the Bursting Fireball.”

Lucy immediately exploded upon hearing this, her body buzzing with magic power, and her green eyes glared fiercely at Dylan.

A ball of concentrated magic power began to gather in her hand.

The female second-generation Bloodline member, Avi Kachar, seeing this scene, sighed and stepped forward to stop the two from clashing.

Avi wore a black mage robe and had beautiful black hair.

“You two have been fighting for a hundred years and still haven’t had enough? Father strictly forbids fighting within the ancient castle.

If you want to fight, go somewhere far away. Don’t hinder the transport of grain.”

Dylan gave Lucy a cold look and sheathed his cross longsword.

“You can only follow Father’s decisions. Do not regard him with your lowly perspectives.

Don’t you know how beneficial this plan will be for the Bloodline if it succeeds?

Such a grand plan is bound to be challenging, so be ready to face these challenges for a long time.

Self-proclaimed intelligent foolish woman, this is not the time for your disapproval and negativity, what is needed is unconditional support.”

Dylan’s words made a few second-generation Bloodline members contemplate, and even Lucy, who was usually at odds with him, didn’t refute.

“Alright, there’s no need to mention this matter again.

Has Audis sent any news back?”

Avi shook her head to interrupt the argument. Lide’s orders were the direction of the Bloodline’s advancement; no one could refute or stop them. Besides, everyone knew that if such a city were truly built,

the Bloodline would have an infinite future.

“Audis sends information back every day. He has already confirmed the locations of twenty towns.

There are also over a dozen groups of human refugees fleeing,

and he even fought against the double-legged flying dragon of the Beastmen at the border.”

Dylan shared the recent information that Audis had sent back with a cold face.

“The confirmed number of people has already reached 3,000, which basically meets the clan leader’s requirements.”

Avi nodded after hearing this; a few thoughtful glints appeared in her black pupils.

“Father’s plan was simple: while the Beastman Empire invaded the humans, and their armies couldn’t spare the time, we’d capture enough people.

But the people we capture don’t necessarily have to be refugees; foolish refugees can only do low-end jobs.

Building a city cannot be done without managers, and people with knowledge and skills.

So, when we go to capture people, it’s best to find educated and skilled humans.”

Lucy agreed with Avi’s words. There was a large proportion of refugees who were the lowest tier of humans, capable only of farming and hard labor.

She had seen those skilled humans in Green City—tailors, blacksmiths, carpenters, which were all lacking in the castle.

“Yes, Avi’s idea is correct.”

Upon hearing this voice, the second-generation Bloodline members turned around and, seeing the figure behind them, saluted with their hands on their chests.

“Good day, clan leader.”

They didn’t know when Lide had arrived behind them, looking at Avi with appreciation.

Feeling uneasy about these provisions, Lide had found an excuse to leave the Crimson Mage Tower and returned to the castle under the cover of night.

Though it was a small issue, Avi’s ability to bring it up indicated that she had indeed given serious thought to his plan.

Attitude was crucial; this farm plan concerned the Bloodline’s future, a forward path he would not tolerate wavering from. Anyone who could keep up with his pace would be heavily employed.

After all, now the Bloodline was too few. He had no other choice, and after a hundred years of coexisting with the second-generation Bloodline members, he had a clear understanding of their capabilities.

“Avi will be in charge of this population capture plan.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Lead the people and the Magic Language Bats to the border.

Prioritize capturing refugees with the following four traits.

First, skilled humans, like the tailors and blacksmiths you mentioned, are what the castle lacks.

Second, complete families should not be left behind.

Families are the ties of humans. Do not give up on any family members, be they old or injured, make sure to bring them all back to the castle.

Third, literate or educated nobles.

Fourth, young men and women.”

Advanced populations were what Lide most desired. As for what constituted an advanced population… being literate or even just a blacksmith counted, as it was better than ignorant refugees.

In Glory, knowledge was an exclusive domain of the noble monopoly class; commoners were generally illiterate. Skilled humans were rare, as most were commoners.

Finding high-end populations among a group of displaced refugees would undoubtedly be a difficult task, but they had to prioritize this nonetheless.

Lide paused, taking a look at the few listeners who were paying close attention.

“Dylan, Lucy, Avi, you will take all the Magic Language Bats to the border to join up with Audis.

Remember, do not make any rash, irreparable mistakes. The war at the border is still ongoing, and it is not safe there.

Do not capture towns that have not been invaded; prioritize refugees on the run. Refugees who have lost their homes are far easier to subjugate than commoners who still own land.”

Dylan patted his chest, brimming with confidence.

“Clan leader, wait for our triumphant return. In the near future, you will see the castle filled with humans.”

Those refugees fleeing the war were like rabbits under a falcon’s claws… incapable of resistance.

“Very good. I still say, these humans will become a part of our Bloodline in the future, do not sow any enmity during this process.

The gentler you are now, the easier it will be for those captured humans to accept the Bloodline. If your actions are filled with brutality, humans will harbor hostility towards the Bloodline in their hearts.”

Lide worried that these Bloodline members would treat humans as they had in the past; by the time the captured humans reached the castle, it would be a success if they didn’t revolt immediately, let alone integrate.

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and Lide opened the attribute panel.

Lide Kachar

Race: Bloodline (Ancestor)

Level: Mage lv10 (603/5000), Warrior lv5 (level cap reached)

Magic Power: 652/652

Talent Specialization: Bloodline Ancestor (unique), Bloodline Shackle (limited), Magic Affinity (extreme)

Racial Skills: Transform into Bat, Blood Recovery, Super strong physique (passive)

Spells: …

Among his three talent specializations, there was one he had never used before—Bloodline Shackle.

Bloodline Shackle (limited): As the Bloodline Ancestor, you hold absolute dominance over the Bloodline. You can control the Bloodline through the Bloodline Shackle, issuing commands fused into the bloodline.