After much consideration, Ma Lin took Brother Fa and the new mayor of Red Phosphorus City, Yi Er, to visit the more prestigious higher demon races of the area, expressing his willingness to protect their property ownership and territorial rights. If their slaves wished to gain freedom, they must pay a sufficient ransom or perform equivalent labor.
This was to appease these residents and minimize class conflict, as he did not want to obliterate these old rulers with a single blow. The characteristic of the new era was that lower demon races could lead good lives while the lives of higher demon races were not worsened.
This approach could help make fewer enemies and gain more support.
Lower demon races might feel satisfied only after severely punishing their former rulers and might even wish to execute all higher demon races along with their families.
