Talent Swallowing Hero

“Everyone, stand in three lines depending on your talent-type.”

Slephie flew into the air and asked the 112 citizens to form into three lines.

“Those who awakened Attack-type talents stand in the first line and the second line belongs to those with the defence-type talents.”

The elf fairy continued to give them instructions, “As for the third line with support and miscellaneous-type talents.”

“Yes, city manager.”

They were excited about their new talents; however, they didn’t forget who gave them the opportunity and what they should be doing next.

Therefore, without wasting time, they stood in three lines.

‘System, do your analysis.’

Even though Leo could analyze on his own, the system could do that more accurately in the least possible time.

Therefore, he asked the system to analyze as he looked at the three lines of people in front of him.

‘Ding,

1) Attack-type Heroes: 50. Detected one special talent.

2) Defence-type Heroes: 40. No special talent detected.

3) Support-type Heroes: 22. Detected one special talent.

Soon, the system completed its analysis regarding the talents of everyone in front of Leo and protected the information.

‘What? Two special talents?’

Leo was pleasantly surprised to see among the 112 awakened citizens two awakened special talents._.

“Those who awaken special talents, come forward.”

Even though he was pleasantly surprised, Leo didn’t think much about it because the Hall of the Divine Gods was completely on a different level compared to the regular Hall of Gods.

Instead, he was curious about the special talents and wanted to see them.

“City Leader.”

Soon, a young man and a beautiful young woman walked forward and respectfully bowed to Leo with suppressed excitement on their faces.

They had never imagined awakening a talent and becoming the Heroes; however, today, not only did they awaken their talents, but they awakened special talents which made them excited to look forward to their future.

‘Ding,

Hero Name: Nathan.

Talent: Infernal Flash (Level 1).

Talent Information: When the talent is activated, the user will turn into a fire man that could pass through others who were one rank higher than him. The targets will be turned into nothingness after successfully passing through them.

‘Ding,

Hero Name: Elena.

Talent: Replication (Level 1).

Talent Information: The user can temporarily replicate the normal talents of other heroes for minutes.

Note: The replicated talent will be at the same level as her talent [Replication].

‘[Infernal Flash] and [Replication], nice talents.’

After reading the information on their talents, Leo knew how powerful they could become and said to everyone,

“You all need to work hard and increase your strength. In this world, the only way to protect someone or something is by having some strength.”

“Also, the most important thing you could do with your strength is to protect yourselves in this cruel world. So, don’t give any excuses and work hard to increase your strength.”

Maybe it was because of his title [The City Leader] or his experience of leading dozens of followers that everyone became determined to increase their strength.

“We will work hard, City Leader.”

Previously, they blamed their fate for not awakening their talents and for being abandoned by their relatives and orphanages just because they didn’t awaken their talents.

However, they don’t have anyone more reason to sit and blame the heavens as they finally get the opportunity to become stronger.

‘Ding,

Congratulations to the host for gaining absolute loyalty from your citizens.

‘Ding,

All the citizens of Golden Hawk City receive 2X experience points for an entire month.

‘Ding,

Continue to increase the number of citizens in your city and gain their loyalty to receive additional rewards.

Soon, a series of system notifications rang in Leo’s head, which pleasantly surprised him.

‘What? Absolute Loyalty?’

Leo hurriedly checked the loyalty of his citizens.

Above their heads, everyone had [Loyalty, (100/100)].

‘I know their loyalty will increase after awakening their talents; however, aren’t they a little too loyal?’

According to the system, if someone had 100 loyalty points towards him, they would do anything that Leo asked.

‘Even if I ask them to commit suicide, they won’t hesitate to die.’

Leo silently muttered to himself as he looked at the 112 young citizens of his Golden Hawk city.

‘Ding,

If the host mistreats them or they don’t like what the host does, their loyalty towards the host will decrease.

‘Ding,

Therefore, the host must not take his loyal followers and citizens for granted to do his bidding.

Note: The system knows the host is not the type to do that but still, it is my duty to inform you.

‘Good. At least you know; otherwise, I would have been offended.’

If there were someone in this world that could understand him better than anyone, it would be the system.

So, if not for the note in the second system notification, Leo would not have been offended as he said; instead, he would have been disappointed.

‘Anyway, coming back to the business.’

Leo shook aside those thoughts and, looking at the citizens; he thought, ‘I think it is time to train them to make use of the reward given by the system.’

‘Swoosh’

Just as Leo wanted to say something, the shadow vampire jumped out of his shadow.

“City Leader, there is a monster.”

Nathan and Elena, who were close to Leo, became anxious when they saw the sudden appearance of Vladimir and thought the shadow vampire was trying to harm their city leader.

Hence, they hurriedly rushed forward to protect Leo with their newly awakened talents.

‘Huh?’

Vladimir raises his brows and has a playful smile when Nathan and Elena activate their level 1 talents against him.

“You think you can protect him with your strength?”

The shadow vampire changed his direction, clutched Nathan and Elena by their throat, and asked with a mocking smile.

[Infernal Flash]

[Replication – Infernal Flash]

Nathan activated his talent, and since Nathan was the only one close to her, Elena replicated his talent and tried to escape from the shadow vampire’s grasp.

However, how could they escape from a special rank 9 monster?

Even though they have special talents, they were useless because they were still at level 1 and could do nothing against a special rank 9 monster like the shadow vampire.

“Vladimir, that’s enough.”

Leo shook his head and stopped the shadow vampire from playing with them any further.

“As you wish, Master.”

In the next second, he turned into a shadow and genuflected in front of Leo.

“Cough…Master?”

Both Nathan and Elena coughed, and they were surprised to see the shadow vampire bend on its knee to greet their city leader.

“Master?”

Similarly, the remaining citizens were also shocked and looked at Leo in a new light.

“What is it?”

Leo asked the shadow vampire with a serious look.

“Master, my Brother Victor and everyone from our tribe has returned and are waiting a few kilometers away from Phirie City.”

Vladimir knew Leo was a little angry. So, he didn’t beat around the bush and hurriedly stated the reason for his sudden appearance.

“Already?”

Leo was slightly surprised, and looking at his citizens, he said, “I thought I should give you some time; however since you have seen him, I will let you meet my other followers today but don’t get shocked when you see them.”

After saying that, Leo guided his floating city to the location, his followers were waiting.

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Next Bonus Chapter’s target:

1) An Inspiration Capsule, (or)

2) 500 Golden Tickets (440 / 500).