I Became the Progenitor Vampire

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Return to Earth, Super Handsome
 

After wrapping up the trivial matters of the Crimson Mage Tower, Lide left the management of the Magic Factory temporarily to Vina.

Lide returned to his own room on the fifth floor of the Crimson Mage Tower and lay down, his consciousness withdrew from the body of the Blood Clan Ancestor, and when he opened his eyes again, he was back on Earth.

Looking at the warm light in his room, he suddenly felt as though he had been transported to another era.

During this time, aside from returning to Earth to take care of physiological needs, he had spent the rest of his time in Glory World.

The splendor of Glory World had almost made him forget that the other side was his primary world.

He pulled out his phone to check the time, it was 11:00 AM on October 24, 2050.

Nearly two months had passed in Glory World and only about twenty days had gone by on Earth, and it seemed that nothing had changed.

But he knew everything had indeed changed.

Lide slowly stood up, a powerful force, indescribable, burst from inside his body.

He took a deep breath, his dark eyes filled with a sense of oppression, his gaze fiery.

After moving his body slightly, he went to the bathroom.

In the full-length mirror, Lide, dressed only in boxers, had undergone tremendous changes compared to before he entered Glory World.

Although he was not exactly a homebody before, he hunched a bit from years of facing a computer, his vision was slightly nearsighted, and his physique was quite flabby.

But now, a completely different figure appeared in the mirror.

His already decent-looking features seemed to have been finely retouched, becoming even more handsome.

The flab had been replaced with streamlined muscles, especially the well-defined contours of his eight-pack abs, full of strength and aesthetic.

Coupled with an inherent elegant demeanor, an image of a heartthrob emerged.

Lide’s gaze was sharp, looking at the reflection in the mirror with deep satisfaction.

This transformation had started once he entered Glory World.

As time went by, the closer the integration with Glory World became, his soul seemed to undergo transformations unnoticed, which were also altering his body on Earth.

After becoming part of the Bloodline, he would become more and more perfect, a trait predetermined by the Bloodline, this was also why the Bloodline was always a race of high attractiveness.

This soul-based change, through ways unknown to him, had caused a transformation in his Earthly body.

He could feel that these changes were incredible and wouldn’t cause any harm; so he didn’t stop them, not that he could have.

More crucial, however, was the transformation of Lide’s demeanor.

Influence molds demeanor; sustained living moulds the body.

In Glory World, he ruled over a city, could execute anyone at will, and controlled the fates of thousands.

He was the noble Blood Clan Ancestor, possessing powerful magic abilities.

He was the master of the Crimson Mage Tower, revered by countless.

The aura of a superior had transformed Lide’s already handsome face, giving it more character.

A change in a person’s demeanor could transform them entirely, just like in the Marvel movies with Spiderman, where Spiderman’s demeanor post-black suit was utterly unrecognizable from before, exuding a rakish charm that was captivating even when awkwardly dancing in the streets.

The elegance of the Bloodline, the composure of a superior, and the confidence of an Advanced Mage, had brought about a huge transformation in Lide’s demeanor.

A completely different Lide emerged from his cocoon.

Suddenly, staring at the mirror, Lide seemed to remember something, he slightly closed his eyes and began to gather Magic Power as he did in Glory World.

One minute, two minutes, ten minutes.

After a long while, Lide opened his eyes and shook his head in disappointment.

No Magic Power, still no Magic Power.

Magic seemed usable, but Earth lacked the necessary conditions for magic’s operation, Magic Power.

He wasn’t sure whether to feel disappointed or relieved.

Having Magic Power implied significant changes, and an unpredictable future.

Lacking Magic Power meant everything remained the same, it was unclear which was preferable.

But now, he was already at a pinnacle position, no matter how the future changed, he firmly controlled the initiative.

Putting aside the complex feelings he harbored, Lide freshened up, ready to go outside.

It had been half a month since he last saw the sunlight.

After a simple rinse and dressed in basic attire, the impact of his transformed demeanor became even more evident.

His slightly messy short hair, a plain white T-shirt on top, deep blue jeans below, complemented by a pair of white shoes.

Though the attire was simple, it was neat and dashing, the elegance in every move created an indescribable charm.

Very handsome—

He grabbed his keys and went out.

Shanghai, this republic’s eldest son had now become the most bustling city on the planet.

The noisy bustle of the crowd quickly brought his heart back fully to Earth, giving him a sudden sense of relaxation.

“No matter how powerful in Glory, it’s still in my Huaxia that I feel safe, praise the goddess, no, praise Huaxia—”

Lide hailed a cab to a nearby mall, having seen information online earlier.

Today there would be a demo session by the “Glory” game committee.

The game “Glory” had been quietly brewing across Huaxia over this period, as the trials expanded, more and more people experienced that magnificent world.

Online discussions about “Glory” were increasing, but to Lide’s disappointment, Glory’s official website barely had any news, the millennium unchanging page wasn’t updating, and didn’t offer more useful information.

Player forums were still a mess of guesses, most people asking about the server launch times, none providing any information of interest to him.

Half an hour later, while randomly scrolling through his phone, Lide shook his head and started to close his eyes to rest.

Today, his main goal was to see if he could normally enter the game from the gaming pod.

“Let me ask these staff members for more information about Glory.”

Glory’s promotional strategy always left him in suspense, and he didn’t quite understand this approach of letting the public try it out and then withholding further information.

In this day and age, still playing the hunger marketing game… The tactics were too old.

Wanda Mall, this giant of Huaxia, had always occupied a portion of the market share in major cities.

Today, the crowd was particularly large, comprised not only of shoppers and leisure seekers but also of many who came to experience the game.

As “Glory” spread, more and more people were learning about this super-realistic game, and gamers’ combat effectiveness and enthusiasm were unquestionably strong.

For the first Black Tech virtual game, players’ enthusiasm could almost ignite Mars.

On one side of the Wanda Mall, a huge trial gaming area had been set up, hosting fifty gaming pods in operation while nearly a thousand people queued up around it.

Huaxia’s population was always so dominant.

Lide, looking at the long queue, felt a bit of a headache, worrying he might not get a turn even by evening.

Suddenly, he caught sight of a girl wearing a name tag and simple clothes out of the corner of his eye, and his face lit up.

His lips curved in a flawless smile as he approached; memories of the Blood Clan Ancestor hadn’t affected him much, but some ingrained habits were perfectly inherited.

And one of those was the elegant noble demeanor.

The Bloodline were true nobles, not like Earth’s titular nobles without real authority, they controlled the destinies of inferiors, their naturally occurring aura immediately making them feel different.

Lide’s soul was no longer that of a frail housebound man; he was an Advanced Mage, possessing a powerful soul capable of manipulating magic.

Everything had changed for Lide.

With every movement, many women nearby couldn’t help but keep gazing at him—one look, two looks, three looks, and it still didn’t seem enough.

How could someone be so charming, so handsome???

“Hey, hello”

With a perfect smile, Lide, under the stares of the surrounding crowd, chose the prettiest girl wearing a work card to speak to.

“Hello, how can I help you?” the girl asked with a sweet smile, her blushing cheeks almost betraying her professional demeanor if not for Lide’s keen observation.

“I’ve long admired ‘Glory,’ and I’ve always wanted to experience it; unfortunately, I was late today due to some matters.”

“Is there any way I could experience it now? Perhaps you have a spare gaming pod available?

I believe you would help a new friend out, Miss with stars in her eyes, am I right?”

Lide’s deep eyes carried a hint of mystery, like the Star River above the sky, and his smile perfectly curved.

Instantly, his noble aura quickened the girl’s heartbeat significantly.

“Sorry, company rules prevent the casual use of spare gaming pods,” maintained the girl principled, although feeling her heart race at Lide’s presence.

But seeing the disappointment in Lide’s deep, dark eyes, she hesitated and lowered her voice slightly.

“If you need to use a spare pod, you’ll have to apply first, I could…”

Lide’s smile deepened, just as he was about to respond, a voice interrupted him.

“Hey, weren’t you the guy who got electrocuted the other day?”

Turning around, a girl with a ponytail in a white dress, her long white legs making her look quite astonished, stared at him.

Lide’s expression slightly stiffened, immediately recognizing the girl as the staff member responsible for Yang Master’s electrical mishap that cost him 2000 yuan back home.

“How, how did you become so handsome?” the girl with big, innocent eyes, seemed genuinely surprised.

Li Anxue still remembered this young man; it was her first major blunder on the job, luckily solved by a simple payout of 2000 yuan.

She remembered it well and recognized Lide immediately.

Lide shrugged, shifting his focus.

“What a coincidence, I hope there won’t be another electrical mishap.”

Ye Anxue blushed slightly, “No, there won’t be. Our gaming pods have been modified, and those issues have been resolved.”

“By the way, are you here to try the game? There are so many people here, we have a spare gaming pod, I’ll take you there.”

This left the nearby girl dumbfounded, she just rejected him, and he gets a yes? Talk about a slap in the face!

Seeing that super handsome guy nodding in agreement even made her feel like she was dealing with a player.

Two hours later, Lide returned home with a puzzled look.

Honestly, today’s test was beyond his expectations; he couldn’t access Glory through the gaming pod.

He couldn’t even create an avatar.

After trying five different pods with the same issue, it seemed a force was blocking him, which intrigued the staff enough to propose a joint investigation back at their company.

Naturally, Lide wasn’t inclined to take time out for that, attributing the problems to the previous electrocution incident, and left directly.

Today’s only regret was that not only did he fail to resolve his inner queries or uncover more information about Glory, but it also added to his confusion.

Life is always filled with drama.

“Mr. Li, have you reached home?”

The WeChat notification flashed, and Lide unlocked his phone.

“I’m home, thank you for asking, Miss Ye.”

“Call me Anxue from now on, the weather’s quite hot these days, maybe we can go for a coffee sometime~ I owe you an apology for last time~^-^”

“Hot weather calls for more warm water, which can help cool you down.”

“Haha, Mr. Li, you’re really funny, how old are you this year…”

“Maybe we can chat another day, I’m going to shower.”

After a casual reply, Lide ignored the girl who had added him on WeChat before leaving, took a shower, had dinner, and then entered the world of Glory.

What’s the point of love when you can study magic? Isn’t Vina appealing? Isn’t ruling a city appealing?