Ivy's briefing about Recker echoed in Morgen's mind as he left Dawn City before dawn. The alpha-level warrior's defiance against the York nobles piqued his curiosity, especially considering Ivy's unusual admiration for him.
The dwindling numbers of their kind weighed heavily on Morgen. Managing hundreds of humans might be manageable now, but future expansion meant relying solely on vampires wouldn't be sustainable. He needed a solution.
A vision sparked in his mind: a loyal human leadership. Individuals like Recker, possessing both strength and a willingness to cooperate, could bridge the gap between vampire and human, ensuring control and stability within their growing dominion.
Finding such figures wouldn't be easy, but the potential rewards were immense. A human vanguard, carefully selected and groomed, could become an invaluable asset, freeing vampires for more strategic tasks.
Intrigued by the possibility, Morgen pressed onward, his thoughts swirling with the possibilities this new approach presented. Recker might be the first, but he wouldn't be the last.
Morgen harbors no illusions about humanity's future role. In a world steeped in magic, a single intermediate mage can decimate dozens of civilians. The raw power wielded by the vampires far exceeds the resistance capabilities of these displaced people.
However, raw power isn't the sole factor. Morgen envisions a future where human and vampire interests become intertwined, where the security offered by the vampires fosters loyalty and discourages rebellion. After all, who would defy the very force protecting their land and property? Dissenters would face not only the vampires but also the scorn of their own community.
Yet, such a future is not without its challenges. The vampire population is slated to expand, and Morgen acknowledges that exceptional humans will be offered the opportunity to join their ranks. This raises questions about the evolving power dynamic, potential resentment among the human populace, and the impact on the very identity of both vampires and humans.
Furthermore, the assertion of complete control is simplistic. History is replete with examples of subjugated populations rising up against seemingly insurmountable odds. The seeds of rebellion can easily take root in desperation, injustice, or even a flicker of hope for self-determination.
Ultimately, Morgen's vision is a gamble. It hinges on offering enough security to quell dissent while simultaneously mitigating the potential for resentment and future conflict. Only time will tell if his strategy of intertwined fates proves to be a harmonious coexistence or a simmering cauldron of waiting to boil over.
Morgen has many ways to make these people join the Vampire Clan willingly, and even humans will compete for the spot to become a Vampire Clan.
Recker was the first target of Morgen's investigation. Besides him, there were five other people who were literate and had high prestige among this group of people.
Recker carefully sat opposite Morgen, while Ollie stood aside in a panic, neither sitting nor sitting.
"Don't be so nervous." Morgen showed a kind smile, "I said that in the City of Dawn, your life safety is protected by the Holy Light Blood Clan.
Our Holy Light Vampires are different from the evil Vampires you know. "
Morgen began to show the essence of the repeater when he had the opportunity.
"Chief Recker, what brings you to us?"
Even as a well-informed mercenary, Recker felt tremendous pressure when he faced a vampire patriarch who ruled a city.
This is the legendary bloody and cruel vampire. Even if the other party repeatedly says that he is different, the fear has already been ingrained in his mind, and the gods cannot remove it.
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"Recker, I heard from my tribe that you are very prestigious among humans. I have something to ask you..."
Morgen said it politely, but when he heard Recker's ears, his clothes were instantly wet with cold sweat.
Do you have anything to ask me? Thinking of all the evil legends about vampires, the fear in my heart keeps spreading.
"Your Excellency, I, I..."
Looking at the other person's expression, Morgen knew that this guy was overthinking, and he coughed lightly and said calmly, "Recker, I told you that you are protected by the Holy Light Vampires in the City of Dawn.
As long as you don't break the laws of Dawn City, no one will hurt you. "
"Your Majesty the Patriarch, tell me, as long as it doesn't betray the residents of the town, I will do it."
Recker gritted his teeth as if he was about to duel with a demon, his expression full of determination.
Morgen raised his eyebrows and said calmly.
“Dawn City will provide you with free food until next spring.
Although the Holy Light Vampires are powerful, they are not good at cooking.
I need you to organize about twenty people to form a logistics department to cook food for the humans in Dawn City every day. "
After saying these words, Recker's expression immediately became stiff.
Originally, the former vampire clan leader wanted him to do something to betray the residents of the town, such as choosing a few humans to give to them every day... But he didn't expect that it would be this kind of thing.
Free food?
The huge psychological gap made Recker confused for a while.
Could it be that the promises made by the patriarch of the Holy Light Blood Clan in the square just now were true?
The residents of the small town fled in such a hurry that many people, not to mention food and even Tupuke, had no time to bring them out.
If not, they would not have taken the huge risk to attack the convoy of Baron Marcos of the Kingdom. Attacking a noble was a serious crime. As long as word got out, the troops of the Nolan Empire would surround and hang him.
After being captured by the vampires, Recker was even mentally prepared. Most of these people would not survive the winter.
But now the vampire clan leader said that he would provide them with free food, which made his psychological expectation gap rise from the lowest point to the extreme.
"You, are you telling the truth?!"
Harrison and Augustine became angry when they saw Recker's rude question behind Morgen.
"Human, don't use your shallow knowledge to question the patriarch of the Holy Light Blood Clan and the Lord of Dawn. If it were before, you would be hanged."
After hearing these indifferent words, Recker immediately regained his composure and apologized, "I'm sorry, City Lord, I..."
Morgen waved his hand and said nothing. His status was the highest among the vampires, and he was extremely precious.
For such a human to dare to question him so rudely and not to be directly killed is already considered a good lesson from Morgen.
In the human kingdom, no one will respond if civilians who contradict nobles are killed. This world is so ignorant and cruel.
Life is the cheapest thing, not as good as a toy of the nobles.
“Don’t worry, you won’t get hurt as long as you don’t make mistakes.
If there is no problem with this matter, then I will leave it to you.
Recker, I believe you still have many questions, but time will always reveal the true face of the devil. Time will give you the answer to whether the Holy Light Vampires are good or bad. "
Seeing Morgen's smile, Rekel felt inexplicably moved. Such a big man would actually comfort him. He already somewhat believed in Morgen.
Maybe, this really is an opportunity for the town residents.
"Your Majesty the Patriarch, I will work hard to complete the tasks you have given me."
Morgen nodded with satisfaction, "This is a good start.
The monthly salary for each person in this job is 10 silver pukes, and as the team leader, you can get 15 silver pukes. "
10 silver pukes? Ollie almost bit his tongue when he heard this. Not only does this allow them to work, but they also get paid like the guards in the town?
In the town of Eric, Marcos's bodyguard only had 8 silver pukes a month.
Recker took a deep breath and suppressed the excitement in his heart.
He didn't expect that what was supposed to be a free job could actually receive such a generous salary.
10 silver pukes, some savings are enough to support a family of three for a month and a half.
The Lord of the City is really different from the legendary vampire.
Morgen took the cloth bag handed over by Harrison and threw it on the table.
There was a sound of metal collision.
"There are 100 silver pukes here. If you are willing to accept this job, you can pay half of the salary first, and then pay the other half after one month."
Spending thousands of gold to buy horse bones is the beginning of the first cooperation between humans and vampires.
Morgen believes that as long as there are people involved in the City of Dawn, humans will quickly put aside their inner fears and vigilance and truly integrate into the City of Dawn.
And this is just the first plan, there will be plans to allocate land, allocate jobs, even redistribute houses, etc. later.
Every plan has certain preconditions. Only after meeting these preconditions can humans actually obtain land and houses.
It is impossible for these simple civilians to escape from his routine.