Chapter 32: Chapter 32

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Very well. It seems that the two days of education have been effective.”

Lin Ye nodded in satisfaction. He lifted a finger. “First of all, although all of you are my people and have made great contributions to our territory, there is a difference between our relationship. In my territory, loyalty comes first while contribution comes second.”

“Weapons, upgrade scrolls, living supplies, and so on. For people of the same contribution, I will prioritize the citizens whose loyalty has reached 100%.”

“Amongst many of you, loyalty is only 60%. You know who you are.”

“So, don’t demand to be treated fairly. There has never been love without reason in this world.”

“I, Lin Ye, am not a philanthropist either. It is a matter of employment relationship between us as well as fate that everyone has come to my territory. I will do my best to provide you with a superior environment, but if you wish to gain more, you will have to pay in advance.”

“If you don’t make enough contributions, fine!”

“Then be like Worker One and the others. They offer 100% of their loyalty to get my approval.”

“I hereby promise all of you!”

“Regardless of their class and nobility, as a citizen of my territory, as long as you are willing to offer your 100% loyalty, I will not be stingy. As long as I have the resources, they will be for you to use.”

“Unfortunately, the clamor for it among you guys is great but the offering of loyalty is minimal. I won’t name anyone here.”

At this point, he glanced subtly at the medical tent which Priest Gran was in.

“???”

What are you looking at me for? This makes it so awkward for me!

Gran couldn’t keep a straight face.

He rubbed his nose but still did not express his stance. He seemed to think that since the situation was already so bad, it wouldn’t make a difference even if it became worse.

Of course, it was understandable.

At his class, especially as Light Priests that all the major territories desperately sought after.

He had too many choices. Naturally, they would not take sides as easily as the native workers.

Once 100% loyalty was offered, it meant that they completely sold themselves to Lin Ye.

Priest Gran was not a fool. For Lin Ye to obtain his loyalty, he still needed to observe.

“Coughs.”

To this, Lin Ye smiled, showing his white teeth in a bright smile.

But in the eyes of Priest Gran, it was as horrifying as the stare from the archbishop.

“Let me give him some face. This lord feels a little petty. I hope he doesn’t make things difficult for me.”

Priest Gran was a wily old fox in the underworld. He had seen all kinds of people.

He muttered inwardly and secretly increased his loyalty by 2%.

“....”

Lin Ye was expressionless as he sighed inwardly.

As expected of a high-class worker!

Just like Adelia previously, they looked approachable on the surface, but in fact, they were all arrogant.

If he did not touch the other party with his sincerity, they would not care about the small favors.

However, he was confident.

At this pace, in less than half a month, Priest Gran would have to obediently kneel down and be tamed by him.

“Let’s buy the hearts of the blacksmiths and light armored shield soldiers first.”

Lin Ye pondered and locked onto the target crowd.

Although these two classes were treated better than native workers, it was only marginally better. They still had a tough life in the underworld.

Now, life in the territory was completely different from living in the underworld.

Knowing Tru, these two classes were the most likely candidates to become loyalists.

Thinking up to this point, he took out 20 Class 2 Blacksmith and Soldier Upgrade Scrolls from his resource page.

The weak golden light released by the scroll was especially dazzling under the setting sun.

“Gulp—”

In an instant, the blacksmiths and light armored shield soldiers were staring at the scrolls anxiously.

He really had upgrade scrolls!

And they were the most suitable upgrade scrolls for them!

Mine!

It will definitely be mine!

A lion peeked from everyone’s hearts, staring greedily at the upgrade scrolls as it let out a silent roar.

However, the scene was calm. The struggle was evident on their faces.

Although leveling up was good, they were still unwilling to become loyalists.

In the end, only 35 people walked out, each offering 100% loyalty to Lin Ye.

Among them, there were 9 blacksmiths and 26 light armored shield soldiers.

It was less than expected, but Lin Ye was pleased.

Among these 35 people were Blacksmith One and Tru.

These two were the leaders of the two major classes. As long as they expressed their stance, with a few more benefits given in the future, he didn’t need to worry that the others would not change their minds.

Therefore, he didn’t force them. He smiled and gave the upgrade scrolls to Tru and the others.

As they tore the scroll and bathed in the upgrading golden light,

Lin Ye looked at all the citizens below the platform and said with a smile, “Everyone, don’t worry. Although you haven’t given me your loyalty for the time being, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have a chance to obtain the upgrade scroll. I’ve said before that loyalty comes first and contribution comes second. Contribution is also a huge part of it.”

“From today onwards, those who rank top 10 in the contribution rankings will receive upgrade scrolls or equipment of a higher level.”

“There are other rewards for the soldiers who kill zombies on the frontline.”

“For example, those who obtain treasure chests and blueprints, or those who provide information about high level zombies, will be given an upgrade scroll directly regardless of their contribution.”

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the citizens lit up.

“Long live our lord!”

“Long live our lord!”

Everyone cheered excitedly.

After they calmed down, Lin Ye went to the main topic.

“After this, there will be a huge development in the territory. Therefore, I need everyone’s help. I will issue orders one by one now. If there are any problems, let me know right now. However, if the tasks are not completed on time, don’t blame me for being unreasonable.”

Lin Ye’s gaze swept over everyone below the stage.

Although he was young and his gaze was gentle, an invisible pressure fell on everyone’s hearts like a heavy hammer.

They could not help but remember every word.

“The pressure of a superior.”

Gran’s eyes gleamed.

It was weak, but at such a young age, it was already not bad.

Besides, through these few things.

He saw the brilliant points of Lin Ye’s humanity.

His love for talent, decisiveness, clear rewards and punishments, clear goals, and logical reasoning.

Those were all necessary requirements for an excellent lord.

Of course, there were also many flaws.

Such as…

He cherished life too much and was petty. He even felt a little scheming.

Even though he didn’t say anything, his calm gaze could always run chills down his back.

Usually, these kinds of people were either ambitious or treacherous.

Hard to be friends, but easy to become enemies!

That statement was referring to them!