I Became the Progenitor Vampire

717 points of magic power, enough to support the casting of more than ten Three Circle Magics.

For an Advanced Mage of the same level, being able to cast five Three Circle Magics would be considered a prodigious talent.

This was a comprehensive crush from an Upper Race.

One could say that Lide had completely turned the risks brought by Ivy into a substantial gain.

Not only did Dawn City gain an additional level 15 high-end combat power, but he also achieved a level up.

Very exhilarating.

As a Bloodline, resting for just two sunshine hours each day was sufficient, and after returning to the manor, Lide slept briefly and then woke up spirited.

The tiredness from a whole day’s busyness was instantly purged, fully revived.

Looking at the clear cold moonlight outside the window, he smiled.

The night is when the Bloodline thrives.

After getting up, the first thing was to send an order to Audis and the others at the border, instructing them to bring the Magic Language Bats back to Dawn City.

The resources that Laurent had purchased in Green City now needed to be transported back to Dawn City; the Magic Language Bat was an indispensable tool for this.

The land had already been distributed. Without sufficient tools, relying purely on manpower to cultivate these lands would likely result in frighteningly low efficiency.

After the message-sending bat fluttered away from the half-open glass window, Lide got up and sat at the greywood desk in his bedroom, immersed in thought.

Was it now time to start building an industrial system for Dawn City?

Previously he didn’t care much due to the lack of humans, but now with the increasing population, relying solely on purchasing resources would never sustain the development of a city.

Not to mention the amount of Gold Puck it would take, just the time wasted in procurement alone was unbearable to him.

Just like the current situation, after Green City’s procurement was completed, it was necessary to call the Bloodline from the border back, and this round trip wasted at least three to five days.

Plus, the efficiency was low, completely contrary to his expectations.

And purchasing a large amount of resources was also unreliable; once or twice would be fine, but over time with increased amounts, it would be inevitable that people would notice something unusual.

Although rebuilding the small clan town served as a cover, it was only a facade, easily punctured and could not withstand strict scrutiny.

In his plan, the resources purchased from Green City should be high-end, those that Dawn City could not produce in the short term, such as weapons, Magic Lamps, Alchemy Potions, etc.

Basic resources like clothing, farming tools, food, and the like, Dawn City must have the capability to produce on its own.

The more basic they were, the more critical they became to a city.

Lide frowned as he pondered deeply.

Human life was actually quite simple and could be summed up in four words—clothing, food, shelter, and transportation.

Shelter, for now, there were the original buildings that did not require immediate attention.

Transportation, Dawn City did not need to go out in the short term, so there was no need to worry for the time being.

What remained were clothing and food.

“Clothing, we need to get clothing ready. Frost Month is upon us, and our cotton reserves are just barely enough for the humans in Dawn City as it stands. If we bring back more humans, we won’t have enough to go around.”

This time, he had asked Laurent to purchase materials that included cotton and fabric, perhaps it would be wise to set up a few tailor shops first to allow the humans to produce for themselves.

Then, there was the matter of food, without question. The large tracts of land south of the city would be used for food production, but the lack of farming tools was a somewhat embarrassing issue for Dawn City.

Even after purchasing a batch, it was predictable that a huge shortage of farming tools would exist in the future.

Thinking of this, Lide couldn’t help but wryly smile. Creating a city from scratch was no small challenge.

But in an instant, his determination surged again. His stubborn nature would not allow him to concede defeat.

Resolving the issues of sewing clothes and forging farming tools would address half of Dawn City’s current problems.

Let’s start with these basic necessities.

No matter how great the challenges, they must be overcome.

Lide silently recorded all these issues in his notebook, the heart and soul poured into building a city from nothing was truly unimaginable.

Compared to these tedious governance issues, he much preferred studying magic in the Mage Tower, but at present, no one else could steer this great ship. In Dawn City, everyone could be replaced, except for him; he was irreplaceable.

After mulling over it a few more times, once he had his thoughts in order, Lide called for Harrison.

“How is the communication with Emi?” he inquired.

The handsome Harrison, with a somewhat androgynous appearance, gave off a very neutral vibe, his tone like the flowering rhododendrons during the Planting Season, exuding the aura of a polymath.

“Clan Leader, I have informed Marquis Emi about the history of the Bloodline and the relevant rules. Marquis Emi holds your insight in high regard and believes only a great being like you can lead the Bloodline towards Glory,” Harrison reported.

Lide looked at Harrison’s adoring gaze and couldn’t help but smile, “The future of the Bloodline is the result of our collective efforts. Now, I am entrusting you with a new task.”

Harrison stood up straight and bowed deeply, his hand on his chest.

“Under the Ancestor Crown, Harrison awaits your command.”

“Dawn City’s foundation is too weak; its industrial system is almost non-existent, many basic facilities are simply not there. Your immediate task is to tally the number of blacksmiths, tailors, and others with similar professions among the humans. We need to set up blacksmith and tailor shops in Dawn City as soon as possible. We must start building Dawn City’s production system now. Also, we are deep in the Far Mountain Range, and I believe there’s no shortage of iron ore here. Pay attention to humans who have the know-how to prospect for veins and find the nearest ore vein to Dawn City quickly. We need that iron ore.”

The more than two thousand humans cannot yet sustain large industrial development, but Lide believed that with the current rate of capturing humans, after the Frost Month, the human population in Dawn City could likely exceed 6,000. By then, they could initiate some basic industrial activities. Of course, this industry would also be magical in nature; this world knew nothing of electricity or machinery, the laws of the world were different, many modern things from Earth could not be used here.

Lide had copied the technique to create gunpowder and had Harrison experiment, but the result was only a pile of black powder that couldn’t ignite; it was nothing like gunpowder. The same went for cement: despite following every step correctly, they couldn’t produce it. He had many such ideas, but they all turned out to be useless. The same materials, the same steps, the results were completely different from Earth. The different rules of this world thwarted many of Lide’s shortcuts, forcing him to develop things methodically. Nevertheless, this slow process of building up a city gave him a profound sense of achievement.

“Yes, I will immediately arrange for the Security Team to take a tally.”

“Also, when Audis and Ivy return, remember to have them come to me. The newly acquired materials are still waiting to be transported by the Magic Language Bats.”

Lide turned to look out the glass window at the pitch-black night sky, a chill wind blowing into the room.

He took a deep breath.

“Harrison, everything in Dawn City starts from zero. In the future, we will face many difficulties, many hardships, and many setbacks. Will you back down?”

“No, Ancestor Crown, as long as you are here, even if we were to charge at Extraordinary Lives, I would have no fear. The Bloodline has always been yours; your will is the direction for the Bloodline to advance!”

Harrison’s forceful words made Lide turn his head sharply, gazing into those trusting eyes, he revealed a radiant smile. With me here, the Bloodline will indeed become a true Upper Race, and Dawn City will emerge as the most magnificent city of Glory.