I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 96: Chapter 96 Golden Bloodline
 

The scene in front of the Crimson Mage Tower slowly spread across the southern district today, where a girl with red eyes was taken in by Lord Lide into the Mage Tower, and it was declared that she had received the blessing of the Magic Goddess. As a result, everyone felt a mixture of envy, jealousy, and hatred, especially those who had been eliminated.

The scene of Lide using magic in front of the crowd was also much talked about, and the strength of the mage left them in awe.

Heaven above, many of them were seeing an Advanced Mage take action for the first time.

The terrifying Fireball was almost more frightening to them than a miracle.

The dramatic scene gave them plenty of boasting material as they drank in the tavern.

Consequently, many ordinary people who hadn’t planned to take the test joined the queue after seeing the densely pitted bluestone floor with their own eyes.

The apprentice testing at the Crimson Mage Tower suddenly reached full capacity.

…

Crimson Mage Tower.

Lide held the frail Isa as he entered the hall and, under the girl’s reluctant gaze, placed her on the soft sofa.

Looking at those red eyes filled with fear, dependence, and unease, Lide showed a kind smile.

“Isa, from now on you are a member of the Crimson Mage Tower. Would you like to become not just my apprentice but my disciple?”

Isa looked at the handsome and charming face in front of her, as if she were in a dream.

“Sir, may I?”

The timid expression, coupled with a hint of disbelief, came out in a very small voice, as if squeezed from her throat.

The slap mark still visible on her face unexpectedly made Lide feel a twinge of heartache.

His gaze became even softer.

“Of course you can. From now on, you can call me teacher. As long as you wish, you are a member of the Crimson Mage Tower. Isa, I hope you can become my disciple.”

Isa—?

Level: 1

Age: 15

Golden Bloodline: Unawakened

Description: Possessing the Golden Bloodline of the Golden Race, the talents of the Golden Race are enough to astound the Divine.

The simple attribute description made Lide go to the extent of fighting over her; the Golden Bloodline, after all, held terrifying potential.

That’s why Lide was so excited; the strength of the Golden Bloodline is immense, the most powerful creature in the Glory World—the giant dragon—is from the Golden Bloodline.

A life that can stand shoulder to shoulder with a giant dragon does not need any additional explanation.

The giant dragon represents the top combat power of this world; even the Divine cannot ignore the dragon’s strength—it’s that powerful!

Finding Isa was not just finding a treasure; it was like finding gold, no, finding a mountain of gold!

His smile grew even gentler, his eyes filled with kindness as he looked at Isa.

Under Lide’s gaze, the wariness and unrest within Isa’s heart slowly vanished. She had a talent since she was a child; she could sense whether others held hostility towards her.

From a very young age, every time someone saw her red eyes, even if they initially had good intentions, it would turn into fear and malice.

She had grown accustomed to it.

But in the presence of this lord, she didn’t feel any malice at all; instead, there was a very pleasant emotion, just like when the grandmother in her foster mother’s home was still alive and bought her candy.

Isa liked it very much—very, very much.

With her guard down, she started somewhat shyly.

“I am willing, Lord Lide.”

“Ding~ A life with the Golden Bloodline has joined the Crimson Mage Tower. The power of the Crimson Mage Tower has been enhanced, and you gain 2000 character Experience.”

Hearing this system notification, Lide smiled broadly.

Defeating 14th-level Amy had given him only 200 experience points, and countless efforts to improve a Small Fireball that could break through Four Circle Magic had earned him only 1500 points.

But now, Isa’s mere joining of the Crimson Mage Tower had brought him 2000 experience points.

What about when she officially became a Mage, or an Advanced Mage, or even a Great Mage in the future?

Moreover, Isa possessed the Golden Bloodline—someday, trained properly, she would be an existence that could rival a giant dragon.

Praise the Goddess of Luck!

Lide felt as if the Goddess of Luck had heavily blessed him, but this feeling was excellent—the more, the merrier.

“Isa, from now on, you can directly call me ‘Teacher.’ The Crimson Mage Tower will be your new home.”

Lide reached out and touched Isa’s somewhat dry, brown hair, his gaze tender.

He knew all too well the grievances this young girl had suffered from small to tall after witnessing that scene.

In this world filled with various evil and powerful races, humans were filled with hatred and vigilance toward the aberrants among them.

Isa’s eyes, as beautiful as rubies, were completely unlike the common human hues, the infamous demons and Bloodline typically have red eyes,

How could the ignorant commoners possibly conceive of something like the Golden Bloodline? Being different meant being outcast, inevitably facing ostracism.

From the actions of that woman just now, it was evident; if even the closest kin acted this way, what more could be expected from strangers?

“Te-teacher~” Isa’s voice was soft, yet her joy was audible.

“Good girl, that wasn’t your mother just now, was it?” Lide patted the girl’s head.

Isa pursed her lips, nodded, then shook her head; her eyes helpless and forlorn.

“Yes, Isa was picked up by her mother…”

Lide wasn’t surprised by this answer—he didn’t believe a commoner could give birth to a descendant with the Golden Bloodline, and their behavior was also telling.

Had it been her own, even if she didn’t fit in, she wouldn’t have been so harsh.

“It’s all right now, this is your home from now on.”

After saying this, Lide watched Isa, who seemed to have something to say but hesitated, and smiled slightly.

“Don’t worry, I’ll send some money to your mother as a token of gratitude for raising you.

I know that Isa had a hard time at their home, this money should be sufficient. If Isa ever wants to visit them again, I won’t stop her.

But now, Isa has a new home, and the Crimson Mage Tower welcomes the beautiful Miss Isa~”

Lide finished speaking and gently pinched the girl’s nose, his eyes full of indulgence.

Although that woman was harsh and hateful, she was, nominally, Isa’s mother.

Lide was not a child, and naturally, his approach was not to directly kill someone. The best resolution was to give some money and make a few threats, unlikely to ever associate again from then on.

Warmth swiftly filled Isa’s heart, looking up at the smiling face before her, the shadows in her heart slowly dispelled at that moment.

The Goddess of Luck finally favored Isa.