I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 188: Chapter 189: Leaving After the Deed is Done
 

After Emi personally brought back the Withered Bone to Dawn City.

The turmoil caused by the Dark Contract finally settled down.

The event, from its sudden onset to its conclusion, had caused a great shock to Lide within just a few days.

At the same time, this was the most labor-intensive war that Dawn City had fought, although the final battle was not fought due to Viscount Bernard’s change of target, yet the impact on Lide was profound.

For the first time, he directly experienced the role that high-end combatants like Grot and Betty played in war.

This greatly inspired and transformed his strategic thinking on warfare, and also gave him new ideas on how to develop Dawn City in the future.

It was not a glorious battle, but it was sufficient to influence the future.

After a few people left, Lide returned alone to the Crimson Mage Tower. Although the Mage Tower did not suffer much damage, the necessary follow-up work still needed to be done.

As for Grot, Betty, and the always absent Koso, they followed Emi back to Dawn City.

Grot returned because there were still 23 Northern Warriors imprisoned in the dungeons of Dawn City, so he had to go back, and Lide also arranged for Grot to learn the “True History” of the Bloodline to avoid future mishaps.

As for Betty, the explosively powerful Northern Land Valkyrie, it was because Isa was still in Dawn City, and this wildly spirited valkyrie also loved the atmosphere of Dawn City.

She was already eager to return and continue experiencing this unique city.

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Crimson Mage Tower, third-floor study.

Lide’s tall and handsome figure sat behind a desk.

“Good day, Lord Lide”

Dressed in a black mage robe, the short-statured Carlo, respectfully bowed before Lide.

“Carlo, how much damage did the Crimson Mage Tower sustain yesterday?”

For safety, Vena had already been arranged by him to go out and purchase Magic Materials earlier.

Therefore, Carlo, now the first head of the Magic Factory, temporarily held the highest position here, responsible for the work of the Crimson Mage Tower.

The Crimson Mage Tower had now gotten on the right track, Vena had formed a management team beforehand, even if both main managers, Lide and Vena, were not there, the Crimson Mage Tower could still operate normally.

Carlo’s role was merely to supervise the normal operation of this team.

This plan was also given to Vena by Lide, a powerful force cannot be managed by a single manager alone,

Rather, a well-structured, efficient team should be established to handle issues, where the main leaders only need to set the general direction.

The girl completely trusted what Lide said, so she implemented this matter decisively.

“Lord Lide, the Crimson Mage Tower didn’t suffer much damage, because the Bone Dragon didn’t breach our Magic Shield.

However, due to the suddenness of the event, over thirty Mage Apprentices were seriously injured due to Magic Rebound from fright, and five of them died directly because of it…”

Uh… Lide was also left somewhat speechless upon hearing this. The enemy hadn’t even broken in, yet they had been scared to death.

It really was filled with dark humor.

However, he didn’t say much, although the Bone Dragon was Undead Life, its Dragon Power was no laughing matter.

The impact on the souls from the level 18 Dragon Power faced by ordinary level 1 Mage Apprentices was unimaginable.

It was a pressure from the soul, an instinctive suppression of life.

It was no wonder the apprentices, who were quietly engraving Magic Arrays inside the factory, were enveloped in Dragon Power and were frightened.

“Besides, because the Magic Shield required a large amount of Demon Crystal Stones to maintain, withstanding the attack of the Bone Dragon cost us at least ten thousand Gold Pucks worth of Demon Crystal Stones.”

Lide nodded slightly, war was fought with economics, and when the Crimson Mage Tower lacked high-end power, they could only pile up defense with money.

But it was still okay, for now, the Crimson Mage Tower wasn’t lacking money.

Just now, the Withered Bone had continuously attacked the Crimson Mage Tower for two minutes.

To withstand two minutes under the Dragon Breath of a level 18 Bone Dragon, these ten thousand Gold Pucks were well spent, even a bargain.

“When was this Magic Shield built?”

Carlo looked a bit puzzled at this question.

“Lord Lide, this is a masterpiece of Lord Spark, just completed the final steps four days ago, for which we also paid two thousand Gold Puck’s worth of Magic Materials.

You were not in the Crimson Mage Tower at that time.”

Twenty thousand Gold Pucks, Carlo, the interim person in charge, still felt the pain when he recalled it, constructing Magic Arrays was too expensive.

Lide nodded knowingly, a thoughtful glance flashing in his eyes.

From the effects of the Magic Array, Spark hadn’t exaggerated its use, the money invested was worthwhile.

He also developed a higher interest in the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array that Spark had mentioned.

If it wasn’t for the Magic Array that Spark had arranged costing hundreds of thousands of Gold Pucks, the Crimson Mage Tower would have likely been broken through by the Bone Dragon, and his losses would have been even greater.

Maybe in the future, he could increase the building of Ancient Alchemy Magic Arrays, his base couldn’t afford to have accidents.

“Make arrangements for the families of the deceased Mage Apprentices, compensate them with three times the amount of Gold Pucks.

Also, don’t stop the production of the Magic Factory, we won’t be attacked again.”

“Yes, Lord Lide”

“What’s the inventory of Magic Scrolls currently?”

“Due to issues with Magic Materials, the production at the Magic Factory hasn’t increased recently, so the inventory of Magic Scrolls has maintained a fairly stable state, currently totaling six thousand.”

Lide nodded again, Magic Scrolls, being the most important source of Gold Pucks for the Crimson Mage Tower at present, but constrained by the scarcity of Magic Materials, had not been able to increase production efficiency.

“Good, the Crimson Mage Tower is now in your hands, I hope you can do better than Vena.”

Carlo’s face lit up with excitement at these words.

“I dare not compare myself to Miss Vena, but Lord Lide, I will not let you down.”

“Good, you may leave.”

When Carlo had just left the house, an anxious voice came from outside the study.

“Kachar, Kachar! Did you hear that the Crimson Mage Tower was attacked by an Undead Mage and a Bone Dragon?”

Spark, dressed in a white robe, appeared inside the study, his disheveled white hair looking as if it hadn’t been washed for three days, reeking of a strong smell of alcohol, his eyes slightly intoxicated.

“Teacher, I’m fine.”

Feeling Spark’s concern, Lide felt a warmth in his heart,

“The city guard came and blocked the Bone Dragon, and that Undead Mage did not break through the Magic Shield of the Crimson Mage Tower.

I also have to thank you for the Magic Array you constructed, it’s really solid, it even blocked the breath of the Bone Dragon.”

Spark was immensely happy upon hearing this, a broad smile appeared on his face, and he lifted his head proudly.

“This is a Magic Array personally set up by Master Spark, the kid from the Kachar family, now you know its efficacy,”

The tone paused for a moment, a flicker of annoyance in his eyes.

“Hmph, these damn Undead Creatures daring to come to Green City!!

If I hadn’t drunk a few more cups of wine from the Storm Sea Domain and failed to notice this bastard, I would’ve definitely pulled out its Soul Fire for a roast.”

After saying this, he looked around somewhat nervously.

“Where is Isa?”

Lide shook his head with a wry smile upon hearing this.

This old man really was helpless, no wonder Lide hadn’t sensed his presence yesterday, he thought he had gone to explore the Abyss Gate but turned out, he just got drunk at home and didn’t notice the danger.

“Isa has been sent to a safe place, she won’t be back for a few days.

After all, the Crimson Mage Tower was attacked by the Bone Dragon, the City Lord’s manor was attacked by unknown enemies, and even an Abyss Gate appeared outside Green City, who knows what more deadly events might occur…”

Whether such events would occur in the future, Lide didn’t know, but definitely not in the short term, Viscount Bernard had offended a Transcendent being, and the Dark Contract would not have an easy time in the coming days.

Listening to Lide’s explanation, Spark furrowed his brow,

Indeed, the scene that appeared yesterday was too weird: the Abyss Gate, the Bone Dragon roaming, the City Lord’s manor being attacked.

There must be someone behind all these events, manipulating everything.

“That’s good, are you sure the place where Isa is staying is safe??”

Lide nodded with a resolute tone.

“There’s no safer place than that.”

The secluded Dawn City saw not even a dog around, aside from some wild Demon Beasts, who would venture hundreds of kilometers into the Far Mountain Range without reason.

The Far Mountain Range lacked attractions for adventurers; not only were there few Demon Beasts, but the terrain was also rugged and difficult to navigate, without the drive of profit, basically no one would adventure there.

Spark nodded assuredly, this old man really treasured Isa, if Lide had not previously taken her as his apprentice, he would have definitely taken her in.

But even so, Spark now considered this girl of the Golden Bloodline as his successor.

Smart, understanding, obedient, and her Talent in Magic was irrationally strong – all these traits made this Level 19 Great Mage extremely satisfied.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Spark said with some hesitation.

“About the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array, you…”

“Every month from now on, I’ll give you 50,000 Gold Pucks to build the Magic Array, I hope it can be completed as soon as possible,” Lide said generously.

Spark’s slightly intoxicated eyes brightened, and he stepped forward to slap him hard on the shoulder.

“Hahaha, Kachar family kid, this is the best decision you’ve made in your life…”

The strong smell of alcohol made Lide frown, “Teacher, you should go downstairs and rest first.”

“Yes, my wine hasn’t… My Magic is not researched well enough yet.” Spark smacked his head delightedly and turned around to leave, not even giving Lide another glance.

Watching Spark hurriedly turn and leave, Lide couldn’t help but smile wryly; this self-indulgent old man really was whimsical.

Standing up, he walked to the transparent glass window, looking down at the Mage Apprentices busily coming and going below, a trace of satisfaction in his eyes.

The matter with the Dark Contract sorted, he could finally focus on development for a while.

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, his eyes revealed a bit of contemplation.

“The Crimson Mage Tower now lacks a high-level combat power to serve as a deterrent, if I transfer Betty…”

Although the Crimson Mage Tower had Spark as a supporter, in Green City no Noble dared to offend the unfathomable Spark.

But after all, that was his teacher, and there were many things Lide couldn’t let him handle.

Could he command Spark to eliminate a rival one day? That would be wishful thinking; the scruffy, arrogant old man wouldn’t even consider it.

If the Crimson Mage Tower had a top-tier combat power that he could completely control, it would only benefit the Tower.

Many covert matters would then be conveniently handled.

Moreover, Betty wasn’t a Bloodline, so he needn’t worry that she would be discovered by Spark or any other powerful Profession workers.

The major reason he hadn’t dispatched any ordinary Bloodline to the Crimson Mage Tower was that ordinary Bloodline lacked his potent ability to conceal the essence of a Bloodline.

It would be manageable short-term, but prolonged presence could easily reveal issues.

Most crucially, he didn’t want to keep Isa in Dawn City forever; after all, studying Magic with Spark was much better than learning from Emi or any other Bloodline.

With Betty’s return, she could also protect Isa, killing two birds with one stone.

After finalizing his plan, Lide called for Carlo, who had just left, instructing him to summon Miss Vena back and, in the meantime, temporarily hand over the management of the Crimson Mage Tower to him.

After sorting out these trivial matters, Lide returned alone to Dawn City.

Though the war had ended, he could not overlook the postwar tasks.

He still had to conduct funerals for the heroes who died in battle.