I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 103: Chapter 103 I am willing to give you everything

Two Sunshine Hours later, when Lide arrived on the first floor of the Mage Tower with Isa, the apprentices immediately noticed something different.

The girl, who had been shy and timid yesterday, keeping her head down whenever she met anyone, now had an exuberant smile on her face.

By the Magic Goddess above, once they set aside their preconceptions, they realized that Miss Isa, with her ruby-like eyes, was actually quite beautiful.

Previously, the Crimson Mage Tower had only one red rose… the enchanting Miss Vena.

Now, there was an additional pure lily.

Truly, it was a delight to behold.

“Vena, I need to step out for a while. Isa’s magic knowledge during this period will be under your tutelage.”

Vena stepped forward with her tall, alluring figure, her golden, slightly curly hair cascading down her back, her demeanor graceful.

She turned to Isa, who was standing beside Lide, and gave her a kindly smile, for she too was quite fond of this clean and pure girl.

“Yes, Lord Lide.

How long will you be away this time? There are still decisions to be made regarding the Magic Scroll Factory…”

The future of the Magic Scrolls would inevitably be the most important affair of the Crimson Mage Tower, and this was only the beginning. Without Lide holding the fort, they could not make decisions.

After all, apart from Lide, no one else knew what the next step should be.

“Vena, on the desk in the study, I’ve already copied down the techniques for producing three types of Magic Scrolls. You will be in charge of them during this time.

You can let Carlo study with you.

The Magic Blood Potion can be used by any apprentice who has issued a Soul Contract.”

“I am unsure when I will return, but I shall hurry back as soon as possible. The matters at the Magic Scroll Factory aren’t urgent, and Laurent’s preliminary preparations will take some time.

In my absence, you will be responsible for all of Crimson Mage Tower.”

Lide’s tone suddenly paused for a moment, and he glanced at the nearby apprentices, his voice tinged with a trace of sentimentality.

“Only you can earn my trust.”

A sparkle lit up in Vena’s eyes, and she suddenly beamed a brilliant smile.

Under everyone’s gaze, she bowed deeply to Lide and recited a lengthy spell.

“oi…pf…nq… Great deity of Death and Souls, I am your loyal servant, your most devout believer, and I wish to use your power to establish a Soul Contract with my master.

Should the contract be annulled, I shall offer my soul to serve you eternally, great Death God.”

It was indeed a Soul Contract.

Lide looked slightly taken aback and gazed deeply at Vena.

“You didn’t have to do this”

Among all the people in the Mage Tower, he trusted only this young maid the most. If none of the apprentices had issued a Soul Contract, his vampire identity could be exposed, and anyone might betray him.

But not this young maid.

It was a kind of trust that outsiders might find hard to understand.

So, he had not been overly concerned about it.

Vena shook her head determinedly, displaying a dazzling, cheerful smile.

“Lord Lide, I am willing to entrust everything to you…”

After saying this, the girl’s face suddenly turned red as if painted with the glow of dawn.

Her captivating blue eyes could no longer meet Lide’s gaze, and she bowed her head deeply.

A daughter’s bashfulness beautified the scene.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Lide smiled and stepped forward to gently stroke the girl’s golden hair.@@novelbin@@

Without a word, he turned to look at the wide-eyed, gossip-eager apprentices.

The group of apprentices suddenly jumped, immediately turning their heads away.

Lide shook his head, amused.

“Take care of everything at home. When I’m not here, the Crimson Mage Tower is under Vena’s management, and everyone must obey her commands.”

After speaking, he ruffled Isa’s head and then turned and left the Mage Tower.

It wasn’t until Lide’s figure had disappeared for a long time that life returned to the Mage Tower.

A group of apprentices looked on with envy.

“I’m so envious of Vena, actually getting Lord Lide’s favor.”

“Yes, it’s a pity I’m not a girl, otherwise I would pursue Lord Lide at all costs.”

“Ah, stop dreaming, that’s Lord Lide, the ultimate dream lover of countless girls in the southern district.”

“…”

The object of everyone’s envy was not Lide, who received Vena’s admiration, but Vena herself.

She was an Advanced Mage with her own Mage Tower in Green City, and her mentor was the Great Mage, Lord Spark.

Such a distinguished person, and Vena was the first to pursue him—this was truly enviable.

Especially among the female apprentices, who resented their own lack of beauty that prevented them from gaining Lord Lide’s favor.

After Lide left, the shyness on Vena’s face gradually faded, and her expression returned to its typical calm in front of a group of Mage Apprentices, her previous coy demeanor seemed like an illusion.

From the moment Lide had taken her into the Mage Tower, Vena had decided that she would open up to this man alone; no one else was worthy.

Thus, to the other apprentices in the Mage Tower, Vena did not seem like a friendly companion, as her most beautiful side was always reserved for Lide.

“I believe everyone knows that recently Lord Lide developed a new Magic Potion. This precious Magic Potion can transform Mage Apprentices into official Mages.”

Vena’s words immediately stirred the apprentices below.

Everyone knew that Vena and Carlo, the only two official Mages of the Crimson Mage Tower, owed their status to Lord Lide’s concocted Magic Potions.

They had even signed Soul Contracts for this.

Vena’s tone became somewhat impassioned.

“For the sake of the Crimson Mage Tower, for you all, Lord Lide spent tens of thousands of Gold Pucks to concoct a batch of new Magic Potions!”

Wow~

The apprentices were suddenly abuzz with excitement.

“New Magic Potion? Do we also get a chance to use it?”

“Long live Lord Lide!! Praise the Magic Goddess, praise Lord Lide!!”

“Miss Vena, can we use it this time?”

“….”

The hearts of the apprentices were filled with fervor; who didn’t want to become a high-ranking official Mage?

Now, the opportunity was right before them.

A meaningful smile appeared on Vena’s delicate face.

The easier things are to obtain, the less people value them. Although Lide hadn’t said it, she wouldn’t let anyone feel that Magic Blood was cheap.

“All apprentices who have joined the Crimson Mage Tower for over a year, step forward.”

Whoosh, the crowd below stepped forward in unison, and fifteen apprentices who had reached a year eagerly moved, leaving only six with faces full of envy.

“Lord Lide has paid a considerable price for you to be able to become official Mages, and it’s not just about Gold Pucks.

Every potion requires the hunting of a powerful Demon Beast for its concoction.

Remember, your ability to become Mages is because Lord Lide risked his life in battle to achieve it.

If anyone here commits acts of rebellion against Lord Lide or betrays the Crimson Mage Tower,

I swear to the Magic Goddess, I will personally kill you.”

Vena’s tone was extremely solemn, and her eyes were filled with determination.

The crowd below was deeply moved by Vena’s words. Betrayal? After signing the Soul Contract, they couldn’t even entertain the thought.

Instead, they felt immense gratitude toward Lide, knowing full well how rare high-level Magic Potions were.

“Miss Vena, we will give our lives to fight for Lord Lide…”

“The Crimson Mage Tower is everything to us…”

“We will never betray!!”

Isa watched Vena’s actions with longing in her heart.

She too hoped that one day she could be a true assistant to her mentor, just like Sister Vena.