I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 107: Chapter 107: The Expansion of the Crimson Mage Tower
 

Recker had clearly felt an increase in enthusiasm among the residents of Eric Town these past few days, with many friends asking him if there were any job recommendations.

Without a doubt, all of this was a direct result of the cancellation of free food distribution three days ago.

At the time, the news had given him quite a fright. If food was no longer free, how many of these refugees could survive the winter?

But relief washed over him as Dawn City’s Mage Tower construction began.

Perhaps the great Kachar City Lord had already considered this issue, which is why the Mage Tower was hiring a massive number of temporary workers.

This job paid 10 copper pucks a day, and included meals for long-term commitments.

This calmed the residents, who had started to grumble, as everyone knew that free food couldn’t last forever, and having a job now was more than enough.

Except for a few lazy ones, most had joined the construction of the Mage Tower.

Given that Frost Month was around the corner and there was little point in tilling their lands, which would be frozen solid by the harsh winter, the residents easily gravitated toward Lide’s policy and the construction of the Mage Tower.

Nobody was foolish; they knew that once the Mage Tower was finished, their children could have the chance to become esteemed Mages.

Therefore, no one harbored any aversion to the Mage Tower. Instead, they all praised Lide.

His promise to construct the Mage Tower had been fulfilled once again.

The City Lord, who had never broken his word, had become a luminary figure in the hearts of the people of Dawn City.

It was a mix of respect, fear, and admiration.

…

After temporarily wrapping up the affairs in Dawn City, Lide used the cover of night to return to Green City.

In truth, Dawn City had a plethora of tasks that were never-ending as long as one wished to work.

It was hard for outsiders to imagine how many political matters needed to be addressed even in a city as new and sparsely populated as Dawn City.

New district planning and the establishment of a Mage Tower were crucial for the future, but accomplishing these plans required plenty of preliminary work, giving him a chance to revisit Green City.

The Crimson Mage Tower urgently needed him to make decisions as well. Matters at the Magic Factory couldn’t be delayed any longer. Dawn City and the Crimson Mage Tower were both crucial and could not be abandoned.

Should one aim for success in both civil and military pursuits, one must take on the responsibility, and indeed Lide was quite at peace with it.

Dawn City was still manageable, as the second generation of the Bloodline could handle most affairs, but at the Crimson Mage Tower, aside from Vina who could share his burden, the others could only stand by and watch.

The apprentices lacked either the capability or the prestige, leaving Lide as the sole true decision-maker.

Like the current matter of the Magic Scroll production factory—without him there to make a decision, no one dared to give orders.

Lide arrived back at the Crimson Mage Tower on November 16th.

The apprentice recruitment plan for the Crimson Mage Tower had been successfully completed three days after his departure, with the recruitment of the 100 apprentice quota.

With the original 22, the Crimson Mage Tower now had a total of 123 people, with the extra one being Isa, the girl with the Golden Bloodline.

The first thing he did upon his return was to gather everyone together.

The first floor of the Mage Tower was packed with a dense crowd of people, and at the forefront of the apprentices stood 17 Mages in official robes, brimming with energy.

Not only was Dawn City developing, but the Crimson Mage Tower was not falling behind. The Magic Blood he had left to Vina had already been distributed to the new apprentices.

Apart from Vina and Carlo, the remaining 15 had broken through to become Mages after ingesting the Magic Blood a few days ago.

His only regret was that, perhaps due to his own Level breakthrough, he had only gained an additional 750 Experience points on his attribute panel, still short of the Experience needed to level up.

Each new Mage apprentice had contributed only 50 Experience points to him, which was a quarter of the 200 points Vina and Carlo had provided.

But no matter what, the strengthening of the Crimson Mage Tower was a joyous occasion to celebrate.

Although the Crimson Mage Tower’s potential paled in comparison to Dawn City, for the Crimson Mage Tower, which was situated at the heart of human civilization, every increase in strength was of great help to Dawn City.

Now, the Crimson Mage Tower could barely be considered as having a formidable force.

17 official mages, plus 105 mage apprentices, and one Isa with limitless potential.

This power structure was undoubtedly healthy, and he also held the Magic Blood, which could turn mage apprentices into official mages.

As long as he trained this batch of mage apprentices, he could obtain hundreds of official mages at any moment.

Even though the mages trained in this way wouldn’t have high levels, they were still official mages, capable spellcasters capable of wielding spells nonetheless.

“I am the owner of the Crimson Mage Tower, Lide Kachar, and also your mentor.”

Lide looked at a group of young faces and began his usual inspirational talk.

“No matter your previous background or where you came from, you are now all part of the Crimson Mage Tower.

You should feel lucky because you have joined one of the greatest mage towers in Green City.”

His resonant tone filled everyone with longing and their emotions surged.

“Here, under my guidance, you will become the esteemed mage lords that tower above others, you will become personages of noble status in everyone’s eyes…”

“The future belongs to you, my children!”

“Here, you will get everything you desire,

the status that civilians look up to,

the gazes of admiration from girls,

the identity treated as equal by the nobles,

and the power to control the destiny of others!”

Many apprentices clenched their fists tightly at that moment, as Lide’s words undeniably struck deep in their hearts; no one didn’t wish to become someone superior.

“You are undoubtedly the luckiest group, why do I say that?

Because the magic scroll factory of the Crimson Mage Tower is about to officially start operations,

and each one of you will participate in the production of magic scrolls.”

This statement caused a stir among the assembled mages; they could take part in the production of magic scrolls?

Many hearts raced with excitement, for magic scrolls were secrets closely guarded by any mage tower, and now Lord Lide was saying they could take part in this!!

Truly the favor of the Goddess of Luck!

The stirring rhetoric elevated the atmosphere within the room step by step. Already impressionable young people, after being filled with motivational talks, eagerly ached to start learning magic.

“Long live Lord Lide!!”

“Praise the Magic Goddess, praise the Goddess of Luck, praise the Crimson Mage Tower!”

“I will surely strive to become a great mage like Lord Lide…”

Lide watched the animated discussion among the apprentices, his face always maintaining a smile. He was now adept at managing such scenes.

After another round of speech, Lide concluded what was for him a somewhat tedious meeting, but for the apprentices, it was an incredibly uplifting one.

Once the crowd had dispersed, he immediately spotted Isa holding onto Veena, looking up at him with adoration, her crimson eyes twinkling like stars.

Flashing a broad smile at the two girls, he stepped forward and tousled Isa’s little head.

“Isa, your teacher is back.”