Chapter 124: The Envious First Embrace

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The twelve individuals ascended step by step, under the watchful eyes of everyone, onto the specially constructed platform for this grand event. Dressed in luxurious robes, they were now completely different from their disheveled appearances on the streets just days ago. They were heroes respected by countless people and were about to become noble Saintlight Vampires. Honor made each of them hold their heads high with pride. The twelve walked up to Li De and bowed respectfully, hands over their chests. Li De smiled in satisfaction. “Your bravery has shown me extraordinary resilience. My subjects, to commemorate this great day, I have decided to establish this day as the Dawn Festival.” “From now on, every year on the last day of the first month of Deep Winter, Dawn City will hold a grand commemorative ceremony.” “The Dawn Festival is established for the residents of Dawn City and for the heroes who emerged from among them.” “And now, I bestow upon you the title of Twelve Heroes of Dawn, And reward you with the highest honor of Dawn City—the Dawn’s Heart medal.” After Li De’s impassioned declaration, two young maidens approached, carrying trays lined with pure white soft cloth, under the envious gazes of the crowd below—eyes red with jealousy. On the trays lay twelve exquisitely crafted medals. Li De personally pinned the medals onto the twelve individuals. Each time he pinned a medal, it elicited thunderous cheers from the crowd below. When Oli saw Li De pinning the medal onto his chest, the rush of emotion in his mind nearly overwhelmed him. He had done it. After making Li De his faith, a surge of powerful energy had filled his body, allowing him to become one of the twelve. And now, he was receiving what he desired most—to become a noble Saintlight Vampire!! At this moment, his faith stood right before him—an indescribable feeling washed over him. Li De also sensed something different. Over the past few days, he had naturally learned about Oli. This young man, closely associated with Rekel, had somehow become his zealot—a fact that left him astonished. Patting Oli on the shoulder, he encouraged him warmly. “Oli, I know you. You’ve done well in the security squad. Your efforts have not been in vain. Here, I congratulate you for your bravery. I hope you can contribute even more to Dawn City and the Saintlight Vampires. Keep it up—I believe in you.” Oli’s eyes reddened, almost bringing him to tears. What greater joy could there be than being acknowledged by his faith and spiritual pillar? “I am willing to give my life for you, Lord Kachar. You are the guiding light of my life!” His tone was resolute and unwavering. If someone else had said this, Li De would have dismissed it as mere rhetoric—who couldn’t say such words? But coming from his zealot, he felt genuinely moved. He patted Oli’s shoulder again. “I believe in you.” He encouraged each of the remaining eleven individuals. He was genuinely pleased with these humans who were about to become his own. Their ability to endure to this extent spoke volumes about their mental fortitude and willpower. Even if their innate talent wasn’t extraordinary, he didn’t feel shortchanged in the slightest. “The awarding ceremony is complete.” “Now, I officially bestow upon the twelve Heroes of Dawn the noble bloodline of the Saintlight Vampires. Everyone, cheer for them~” Once again, the crowd erupted into cheers and shouts. What followed was the most sacred moment. The granting of the vampire bloodline. This scene, which only existed in legends, filled the residents of Dawn City with both fear and curiosity. In human legends, vampires turned others by biting their necks. Now, this highly secretive act, spoken of for countless years, was about to unfold before their very eyes. How could they not be excited? “How do you become a Saintlight Vampire? Is it really like in the legends, where they bite your neck?” “Sss, maybe we shouldn’t watch—I’m scared.” “Heh, new here? Don’t worry. The Saintlight Vampires aren’t the vampires you imagine. With Lord Kachar here, what’s there to fear?” “I’m so excited. I really want to know how you become a Saintlight Vampire.” Those who had arrived later still harbored some fear, but the earlier arrivals were entirely consumed by curiosity. Everyone wanted to know how one became a Saintlight Vampire. Li De had put considerable thought into this. Since all twelve were men, he had specially assigned twelve female vampires to perform the first embrace. When the twelve female vampires, dressed in mage robes and exuding elegance surpassing noblewomen, appeared on the platform, the crowd fell silent. Too beautiful. Many young men instinctively swallowed hard. Being bitten on the neck by such beauties didn’t seem like such a bad thing after all. It wasn’t just the crowd below—even the twelve men blushed slightly. All those who had endured to the end were young and unmarried, and they were deeply captivated by the noble beauty of the vampire ladies before them. The attractiveness of vampires was nearly maxed out. Vampire bloodlines inherently altered one’s appearance, and the longer one was a vampire, the more beautiful they became. Vampires, whose beauty rivaled that of elves, needed no further explanation. “Under the gaze of all residents of Dawn City, Hunter, Oli—you twelve will be bestowed with the bloodline of the Saintlight Vampires. The bloodline ritual now begins.” Whoosh. Below, the girls holding flowers pulled back the flower-covered beds prepared in advance, and the twelve men lay down in sequence. The surrounding maidens began humming an unknown song, their tones imbued with an inexplicable sense of sanctity. Under everyone’s gaze, the twelve vampire ladies gently took their wrists and bit down. Sigh~ A collective sigh of disappointment rippled through the crowd—they hadn’t seen the anticipated neck-biting. But the key part was yet to come. After injecting the bloodline, the vampire ladies withdrew. The twelve individuals, now infused with vampire blood, quietly slipped into unconsciousness on the flower-laden beds. At this moment, the bonfire in the center of the square was lit. Under Li De’s deliberate arrangement, a grand celebration unfolded as the twelve awakened as vampires. Free food was served in the square—bread slathered in honey, and even roasted meat, which many hadn’t seen in a long time. Fine wine, delicious food, and the festive atmosphere. The initially reserved and shy crowd joined the revelry amid the lively ambiance. What was once perceived as a sinister and terrifying transformation process had now become a joyful celebration of singing, dancing, drinking, and feasting. Though they were still transforming into vampires, the sensory experience for the crowd was entirely different. This was far from the horrifying vampire transformation depicted in legends—it was sheer indulgence. Becoming a vampire involved being personally kissed by such noble and beautiful vampire ladies, having maidens present flowers, and undergoing the transformation under the admiration of thousands. This was called terrifying??? Many felt sour, like they’d eaten lemons. They wanted such “terror” too. To hell with the legends.

Chapter 124: The Envious First Embrace

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