I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 102: Episode 102: The Exaggerated Talent of the Golden Bloodline
 

Looking at the slightly shy Isa, Lide revealed a kind smile and gently ruffled the girl’s head.

“Don’t be afraid, Isa, this is your home now. Be more at ease, no one here can bully you.”

Joking aside, it would truly be a folly not to properly protect and nurture a being of the Golden Bloodline.

One of the reasons he had Vena accompany Isa was to help the girl adapt to the new environment more quickly.

Now, although Isa was still somewhat timid, she had improved a lot compared to the frightened little creature she resembled yesterday.

“Yes, Teacher~”

Isa’s voice was very soft, like a melodious low trill from an oriole, revealing a lightness mixed with a young girl’s charming shyness.

“Good girl,”

Lide couldn’t help but stroke the obedient girl’s head again, Isa’s expression was just too adorable, especially those ruby-like eyes, which he particularly liked.

Isa could feel Lide’s affection and quietly closed her eyes, much like a little cat enjoying its owner’s caress.

“First, let’s understand what Magic is,”

Lide messed up the girl’s hair completely, satisfying his mischief before starting his role as a mentor.

“Magic refers to the manipulation of Magic Power that freely floats in the air, produced through solidified Magic Models in the mind and resulting in Spells; this is what we typically refer to as Magic…”

“Magic Power is the most fundamental element of our world, even the Creator God cannot avoid using Magic Power…”

“The very basics of learning Magic starts with meditation which is incredibly simple yet has a high barrier; simple because if an ordinary person can meditate, then they can be considered a Mage Apprentice…”

“Having a high barrier because without exceptional Magic Talent, one could never complete a single meditation session in their lifetime…”

Isa, watching Lide speak confidently, was filled with admiration, her bright crimson eyes shimmering as if stars were lighting up within them.

Her small hands, hidden under her voluminous blue Mage’s robe, were tightly clenched.

With focused and serious expression.

She knew, all of this was a blessing from the Goddess of Luck.

Isa promised quietly to herself that she would diligently learn from her teacher.

After explaining some basic Magic knowledge, Lide, looking at the girl who was still intently watching him, gave a slight smile.

“Magic knowledge requires long-term accumulation, and it’s alright if you don’t understand now; there will be a lot of time to learn in the future.

Now, I will teach you the Meditation Skill.”

Lide’s expression became a bit more serious as he pointed at a Magic Node Map on the table and started explaining earnestly.

Half a day later, after finishing his explanation,

Lide, seeing that Isa hadn’t spoken all this while, revealed a smile.

“The Meditation Skill is the starting point for all Mages, only by mastering the Meditation Skill can one qualify as a Mage Apprentice and truly step into the world of Mages.

The Meditation Skill requires one to continuously rotate a non-solidified Magic Model in the mind using spiritual power, which can be challenging for beginners; most people need one to two months to learn this skill. Isa, take your time; we have plenty…”

Before he could finish, a faint Magic Fluctuation suddenly radiated from Isa.

Lide, realizing the hint of magic power, abruptly eyed the girl, his words choked back in surprise.

This?

Isa, with a somewhat blank expression on her ivory face, gently looked up at him and timidly asked,

“Teacher, did I, did I learn it?…”

Teacher said it was difficult, but why did I learn so quickly?

It must be because Teacher teaches well, Isa’s eyes conveyed a joyous expression, the naïve girl instantly attributing her success to Lide.

Learned it?!

I…

Seeing Isa’s cautious smile, Lide didn’t know what to say, suddenly feeling the antagonism from the Golden Race.

Golden Bloodline?

This is just too preposterous!

For a Bloodline of an Upper Race with inherent Casting Talent, it was unrealistic to learn the Meditation Skill in less than three to five days, and even those less talented might take a week.

But now.

Less than a day…

For the first time, Lide truly understood what Talent meant, what Golden Bloodline represented.

It wasn’t nonsense that giant dragons, a kind of Golden Race, became legends; such overbearing talent was unquestionably strong.

Seeing Lide not speaking, Isa suddenly felt nervous, and carefully watched him, not daring to speak.

For the girl, Lide, who saved her from countless malice, was her sky, the only person she could trust in her life.

The more one cares, the more they fear losing.

Seeing the worry and unease in Isa’s eyes, Lide suddenly felt touched.

He didn’t know what hardship had made the little girl so sensitive, feeling inexplicably heartache.

Yet what moved him was that, despite all the hardships, the girl’s heart remained pure, as clean and shining as her ruby-like eyes.

“Isa~”

Reaching out, he affectionately ruffled the girl’s hair and gave a gentle smile.

“From now on, consider this your home; you don’t need to be this careful anymore.

You are my disciple, the princess of the Crimson Mage Tower,

here, no one can drive you away, no one can bully you.

You don’t need to be this worried and sensitive anymore.

Trust me, Teacher will protect you, I promise with my life.”

Isa’s eyes slightly widened upon hearing this, and then they gradually reddened.

Yesterday, when countless people pointed and cursed at her, she didn’t react, but now her heart was profoundly stirred.

It was like a child getting lost after dark, wandering through countless streets, seeing many cold, unfamiliar faces and hostile glances, and suddenly turning around to find her family waiting for her under a warm yellow streetlamp.

Her sadness and discomfort swelled up at this moment.

She threw herself directly into Lide’s arms, and her tears seemed to be drawn slowly from the depths of her soul, slowly wetting his clothes.

She cried without making a sound.

Lide was initially startled, then revealed an indulgent smile and gently embraced the girl who had endured so much.

His warm hand gently patted her back.

“Everything will get better.”