I Became the Progenitor Vampire-Chapter 97 - : The Goddess of the Two-Dimensional World

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Goddess of the Two-Dimensional World

Lide soothed Isa’s nervous spirit, then called Vina, who had been busy outside, inside.

He had his young maid take Isa to freshen up, as girls might get along better with each other.

Kind Vina would surely bring warmth to Isa.

Although Isa was reluctant to leave Lide, she obediently followed Vina upstairs.

Watching the two disappear up the stairs, Lide revealed a contented smile.

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It was a delightful surprise to take on an apprentice with a Golden Bloodline—nurturing a Golden Bloodline was akin to raising a young dragon.

Moreover, this dragon was adorable and well-mannered, frail in demeanor, with beautiful eyes and a dependent nature; it seemed not a bad idea to raise her even without the Golden Bloodline.

However, Isa’s growth would take a long time, and there was no rush. The main task now was to transport the goods purchased by the Golden Wheat Commerce to Dawn City.

Current Dawn City could be described as awaiting revival, having people but lacking everything else.

Half a day later, upon receiving the news of Lide’s return, Laurent hastened to the Crimson Mage Tower, clad in a luxurious purple robe, his portly figure and affable face all smiles.

“Good day, Lord Lide,”

“Today, transport all the goods out of the city; if we’re short-staffed, hire temporary workers,” Lide cut straight to the point.

Laurent nodded, “Yes, Lord Lide, I’ve already loaded the wagons in advance, and two transport ships are waiting outside the city; all the goods will be transported out by this evening.”

Lide was satisfied; it seemed that his previous promise to Laurent had been effective.

“Well done, you’ve done very well. After the Crimson Mage Tower fills its apprentice quota, send your daughter over as well; I’ll speak to Vina about it.”

A broad smile instantly spread across Laurent’s face.

“Lord Lide, your magnanimity could make the goddesses sing praises~”

Lide smiled and disregarded the man’s flattery, then spoke with him about the development of the commerce company.

Thanks to significant financial input from Lide, the Golden Wheat Commerce had been flourishing recently.

Vast purchases also fostered many valuable resources for the commerce company in Green City.

With years of business experience and Lide’s support, Laurent grew bolder and conducted a few large-scale transactions on the frequently war-torn borders, profiting nearly a hundred Gold Pucks.

Lide was slightly surprised by Laurent’s audacity, considering he had been robbed of all his belongings by the beastmen not long ago, yet he still ventured there.

However, he didn’t interfere much with the operations of Golden Wheat Commerce; as long as it didn’t disrupt the procurement of goods, it didn’t matter.

He wasn’t a businessman, and since Golden Wheat Commerce was his private property, the better its development, the greater his gains.

But from his conversation with Laurent, Lide gained many inspirations.

Up until now, there hadn’t been much income in Dawn City; he had been heavily investing from his treasury.

Even though the Bloodline’s wealth amassed over two hundred years was substantial, even the wealthiest fortune could be depleted one day.

Especially as the human population in Green City grew and the need for purchases increased.

It might be time to find a new source of wealth.

A thoughtful look flashed in Lide’s eyes.

Whether Dawn City or the Crimson Mage Tower, their real potential hadn’t yet been tapped; there was no need to rush, as his financial resources were still sufficient to sustain for a year or two. Expanding wealth and developing trade could proceed slowly.

While Lide was lost in thought, Laurent’s words sparked an idea in him.

“Lord Lide, I heard that your mentor, Lord Spark, has recently emerged from the White Tower; perhaps you could visit him with a couple of bottles of Elf Wine.”

Over the years, Laurent had been under the protection of the Crimson Mage Tower, naturally aware of the character of his patron who spent days indoors, engrossed in magic research, rarely mingling among Green City’s nobles.

Fortunately, Lord Lide had also undergone considerable changes over this period, perhaps due to the rebuilding of the family town. This was a good sign, so he boldly reminded Lide.

White Tower.

Lide was slightly bewildered; this was the Mage Tower of his informal teacher, Lord Spark.

As one of the three Great Mages of Green City, his status was extremely exalted, and the twelve-story White Tower was also one of the highest symbols of honor in Green City.

As for that powerful Extraordinary Mage, it was unknown why he hadn’t established his own Mage Tower.

Perhaps, for someone who had entered the Extraordinary, the Mage Tower was no longer of much help.

It turned out he had never actually met his informal teacher.

His mind stirred slightly; perhaps this was a good opportunity. He had already succeeded in improving the Small Fireball Skill and Mage’s Hand; he even had an excuse for not having visited these past three years.

“Laurent, you know, I’ve been researching magic until just recently when I made a breakthrough. I’m not very familiar with my teacher. Do you know what Lord Spark likes the most?”

When Laurent heard this question, he looked a bit peculiar, but finally answered honestly.

“Lord Spark likes fine wine.”

“Fine wine?”

“Yes, Dwarf rum, Elf wine, Human bitter beer, Mushroom wine from the Underworld, and so on and so forth. As long as it’s fine wine, Lord Spark likes it.”

Uh… Lide didn’t quite know what to say. A mage is required to have exceptionally precise control over their spiritual power, as each magic node needs to be controlled by it and cannot afford any mistakes.

Alcohol greatly affects spellcasters’ control over their spiritual power; after drinking too much, their state of spellcasting would drastically decline. Few mages indulge in alcohol.

A Great Mage of level above 15 who loved all types of fine wines was indeed an anomaly.

Moreover, even Laurent, a merchant of not very high status, had heard of this hobby, which indicated just how widespread the other’s preference was throughout Green City.

“Do you have any good wine?”

“Lord, I have stored two bottles said to have come from the Ancient Forest; I’ll have someone fetch them immediately.”

“Good, and prepare a carriage while you’re at it. We will visit Mr. Spark.”

“As you wish, Lord Lide.”

After Laurent departed, a timid voice came from the wooden staircase on the second floor of the Mage Tower.

“Teacher~”

Hearing the voice, Lide turned around and his eyes brightened upon seeing the figure that appeared before him.

After freshening up, the previously disheveled Isa had completely transformed. The girl wore a blue Mage’s robe, which seemed to be Wiina’s; Isa was quite slim, making the robe appear somewhat oversized.

Yet, this only made Isa all the more adorable. A faint rosiness also swept across her pale cheeks, and her ruby-like eyes shone with deep joy.

She looked as though she had stepped right out of an animated film, brimming with a cartoonish charm.

Wiina, meanwhile, was holding Isa’s hand and smiling at Lide.

“Lord Lide, Isa’s injuries were not serious. I have already treated her with magic power.”

Lide nodded, stepped forward, and ruffled Isa’s flaxen hair.

“Isa, from now on, you will live in the Mage Tower with Wiina. When I am not here, Wiina will teach you about magic.”

Isa tilted her head upwards, feeling very comfortable under the large hand’s caress, and squinted her eyes like a little kitten.

“Yes, Teacher.”

Her voice was soft, with a touch of a young girl’s playful naivety.