Though it was very rude, quite a few of those who heard him speak at that moment could not help complaining inwardly.
Only City Lord Suna Montilfali had directly voiced the words "mixed-blood."
Free City was a home for mixed-bloods, including many pure-orc mixed-bloods.
This meant that the Orc Kingdom also rejected mixed-bloods.
Although beastfolk-beastfolk mixed-bloods were treated far better than beastfolk-human mixed-bloods, they still occupied the bottom of the hierarchy of contempt.
Moreover, among certain races that were natural enemies, mixed-bloods carrying the bloodline of the opposing race would be directly eliminated.
But the Lionheart King merely said lightly, "They all have orc blood. How are they mixed-bloods?"
He
had long since sent people to contact Mephistogram, but had yet to receive a clear response.
But any response could wait. For now, he had to make his stance toward mixed-bloods clear.
Support mixed-bloods, support Free City, support the Magic Guidance Alliance! When the Lionheart King chose to be slick, even foxfolk and wolfish folk had to step aside!
Seeing that they could get nothing more from the Lionheart King, everyone continued watching.
Second in this round of selections was Professor Steven Harvey of Saint Marian Academy!
"As expected of an academy professor, second only to Mephistogram." The Lionheart King raised his hand and clapped with measured formality.
The host on the screen was introducing Professor Steven Harvey's background. Naturally, the main point was to emphasize that he was a professor at Saint Marian Academy and present his "achievements" during his tenure.
It was clearly intended to dispel the public's rejection and fear of his identity as a necromancer.
Most of Professor Steven Harvey's "achievements" that could be publicly discussed were concentrated in the field of medicine, which indeed made it easy for him to gain public favor.
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