I Became the Progenitor Vampire Chapter 290

Chapter 290: Chapter 292: Isn't This the Kachar City Lord's Concubine? (6400 words) Chapter 290: Chapter 292: Isn't This the Kachar City Lord's Concubine? (6400 words) After a night of flying, it wasn't until dawn that Lide and his companions returned to Dawn City.

9 a.m., City Hall.

Lide, now dressed in a white mage's robe, stood in front of his desk, not taking a seat.

His pitch-black eyes stared at the mixed-blood mermaid, Kassrina, who stood on the grey velvet carpet, her clean and tender bare feet glowing.

This mixed-blood mermaid had turned back into human form at sunrise, and this exceptionally beautiful girl was now draped in a semi-transparent, thin white gauze, her slightly curly flaxen hair loosely hanging down her back, her seblue eyes calmly looking at him.

Although he had exchanged for the mermaid, Lide now found himself at a loss for words.

He felt an urge to complain out of the blue, it was so out of character for him, it always made him feel like he was about to persecute an innocent girl.

I'm a good person… right?

For some unknown reason, a sense of guilt began to swell in Lide.

It really was because Kassrina's eyes, deep and calm like those of a divine statue in a church, resembled those of a priest offering prayers – making it impossible to harbor any ill thoughts, so bright and holy they were.

This mixed-blood mermaid was very much like his own Divine Priest, Lady Nilo, able to instantly extinguish all manner of strange thoughts.

“Kassrina, I am the owner of Dawn City, Kachar. You can call me Kachar City Lord.”

Kassrina looked at the handsome Lide standing before the desk, her expression impassive, her seblue eyes showing little emotion.

Not getting a response from her, Lide's eyebrows raised slightly, and he gazed intently at the 17-year-old girl.

“Do you know why I would go to such great lengths to have you brought back?”

“Do I need to know that?”

Kassrina spoke for the first time, her voice gentle and pleasant, but her indifference and calm was strikingly similar to the color of her eyes.

“Or should I say, do I have the right to choose?”

The right to choose? Lide couldn't help but be speechless. When did the weak ever control such power?

“I…”

“No need for that, Kachar City Lord. I know you may want something of value from me, or perhaps I myself am that value you see.

But, that's not important.

Tell me, what do you want me to do?”

Kassrina interrupted Lide, her tone so calm it was almost indifferent.

Lide was slightly taken aback; calm as water, without ripple or wave, these words seemed to describe this mermaid girl perfectly.

But he did not like that tone of hers.

“Yes, you hide a secret I wish to uncover, a secret that could change this world.

So, I have brought you back from the Blue Star Tribe in exchange for two level 16 top beasts.”

His tone also became flat.

“I need the secret you carry.”

A flicker of surprise passed through Kassrina's eyes, and a very slight sneer appeared on her delicate face, “A secret that could change the world?

A lowly, despicable mixed-blood mermaid with filthy blood running through her veins?

Kachar City Lord, perhaps you've got the wrong person.”

That statement… Lide's eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth turned down in an extremely displeased arc.

“Every life is unique and precious.

You are no exception.

The bloodline within you is not as lowly and filthy as you think.

On the contrary, in my eyes, your existence is unique… your bloodline more noble than any Fishman's, your value enough to be called the treasure of the Sea of Lost, the brightest pearl of that sea region.

So, I would spare no effort or cost to bring you back to my city.”

As Lide spoke, he shrugged his shoulders, his voice authoritative and domineering.

“In fact, if the Blue Star Tribe had not agreed, I would have fought by any means necessary to take you by force.

Even if it meant starting a war between two forces, even if it meant sacrificing countless lives.

Kassrina, your value is beyond your imagination's limits.”

Being noted by the system as a life hiding a secret that could change the continental landscape, its value was absolutely beyond simple words.

Moreover, even without this secret, merely for those two precious yet unawakened bloodlines of this mixed-blood mermaid, it was worth his concerted effort to bring her back.

Although Kassrina had anticipated that Lide might say nice things, she did not expect his words to be so decisive and heavy.

Your value exceeds the limits of your imagination…

Silence, a long silence.

It was as if a century had passed inside the room before Kassrina finally shook her head, her expression as indifferent as before.

“Sorry, I am unaware of the secret you speak of.”

Lide frowned, his keen senses telling him that Kassrina wasn't lying.

Her heartbeat, her breathing, her bloodline, every reaction in her body showed no signs of irregularity.

A life with sealed power could not lie to him without being detected.

With this in mind… his first assumption – that Kassrina was the keeper of this secret – had been shattered.

And the second conjecture was–that the mixed-race mermaid might herself be the secret.

“No, perhaps in your understanding, that secret is just a piece of information you stumbled upon by chance, insignificant, or perhaps you didn't take it seriously…”

Lide pondered for a moment, then continued to inquire, “Perhaps you could tell me about some of the strange things you've experienced.”

Cassina's seblue eyes looked at Lide indifferently, “I am not good at recalling.

It seems the Bloodline possesses magic that can control the soul… Perhaps you could try that.”

I…

Lide's mouth twitched.

Every move of this girl was beyond his expectation, but even if he knew such spells, he dared not act rashly.

Isn't it just giving it away if something goes wrong?? Bloodline likes fresh blood but are not good at manipulating souls.

Should I use the Power of Faith?

But as this thought emerged, Lide's expression changed, and a chill that was hard to describe rose in his heart, as if daring to do so would lead him to tremendous danger.

Lide shook his head and immediately dismissed the idea; it took a while for the chill to slowly fade away.

His heart was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

What is this situation??

Subconsciously, he opened the attribute panel and cast his gaze to his Divine Position, which he had activated 1% of.

He could feel that his Divine Position seemed to have touched upon some taboo when the thought of using the Power of Faith to control Cassina arose, immediately warning him.

This was a warning more advanced than his Skill–Threat Perception.

“It is said that divines, when faced with indescribable dangers, become alert to avoid the impending peril…”

Lide remembered the descriptions of divines in the materials he had collected; gods are beings with unimaginably great power, able to faintly sense the dangers they will face in the future.

Even some ancient Evil Gods have been dead for countless years, but as long as someone recites their true name, they will re-condense their soul from the silence of death and gain resurrection.

The power of gods is unfathomable.

Although he could not compare with those ancient beings in legends, after all, he was a Fake God who had activated his Divine Position and owned his own Sect.

So it seemed not difficult to explain this scene.

Thinking of this, Lide's regard for Cassina deepened by one more layer.

“The secret that this girl possesses might surpass my imagination.”

Being warned by the Divine Position also gave Lide a cautionary note; the Power of Faith he had always relied on heavily was not omnipotent.

One mustn't develop the mentality that as long as one possesses the Power of Faith, one can do anything; otherwise, when tricked, not even a bubble would be left.

Glory has existed since the beginning of creation for who knows how many tens of millions of years. The most ancient history has even been buried in the river of time, so ancient as to be indeterminable.

Over the long years, how many powerful and mysterious beings have been left behind by the generations of natives of Glory through heritage and accumulation, and how many of those Longevity Species are still alive in the world?

Thinking of this question, the impatience in Lide's heart instantly subsided quite a bit.

The power he now possessed was not weak, but it was still far from enough to walk sideways in Glory.

The more he encountered this world, the broader his horizons became.

When he first entered Glory, he thought reaching Level 10 would allow him to call the wind and summon the rain within Green City.

But only after facing the attack of the Dark Contract did he realize that what he had encountered was only the most superficial aspect of the city; the dark side still hid countless secrets.

And then Bimong in Risier City, the Undead that invaded several empires from the north, not to mention that Sea God who almost ignited the Divine Fire.

The higher he stood, the more extraordinary the things he saw.

Amass food, build high walls, claim kingship only when ready.

The ancients did not deceive me, indeed.

I still need to farm quietly for a while, until I have my Six God Equipment…

Thinking of this, Lide shook his head, gathering his scattered thoughts, and said earnestly to the beautiful girl in front of him, “No, Cassina, from the moment you were brought into Dawn City by me, you became a citizen of the Dawn.

In this city, you will be under my protection.

As long as you do not violate the laws of Dawn City, no one can hurt you.”

Lide spoke with righteousness, as if he had never even entertained the idea of using the Power of Faith a moment ago.

Cassina took a long look at Lide, but her blue eyes showed no appreciation for his fine acting.

Instead, she spoke words that surprised Lide greatly.

“Mixed-race mermaids are heretics; this is an immutable notion.

I think, you should refrain from saying similar things in the Sea of Lost in the future. The traditions of the Fishman Tribe are not to be altered.”

After speaking, Cassina glanced at Lide indifferently, “Kachar City, arrange a place for me. I think, you won't let me choose where to stay or what to do.”

This mixed-race mermaid… Lide always felt a sense of transparency before Cassina, as if he were feeling a breeze through his underwear.

Those calm eyes seemed to have seen through the warmth and coldness of the world, penetrating myriad worldly affairs like a wise person whose every word and action caused Lide to feel a strong sense of incongruity.

She did not resemble a 17-year-old girl, but rather a being even older than him.

They gazed at each other, tranquil and undisturbed.

Lide looked deeply at Cassina.

“You are very important to Dawn City. I won't let you leave Dawn City.”

“But in this city, you are free to move about, of course, under the supervision of my people.”

“At the same time, I won't let your power revive within three months. The Lost Grass will continue to block your magic power.”

Lide made his stance clear without any subterfuge. He felt that there was no need for pretense in front of this mixed-blood fishman.

“And then?” As expected, Cassina showed no surprise or reluctance, her demeanor as casual as if she were merely asking if he had eaten breakfast…

Lide shook his head, “I will arrange an independent residence for you. Moreover, I will also arrange a job for you at the City Hall.

Here, you will need to work to support yourself.”

Cassina finally showed some fluctuation in her eyes when she heard the last part, arranging a job…

Was this vampire, really not planning to imprison her?

Seeing the doubt in Cassina's eyes, Lide smiled slightly. “I've said it before, from the day you arrived in Dawn City, you became a citizen of Dawn City.

On this land, as long as you do not violate the laws of Dawn City, no one can harm you under the protection of Bloodline.”

He added meaningfully after finishing his statement.

“Even if you are a fishman.”

Cassina may not have understood the implication of the last sentence, but it did not prevent her mood from improving slightly at this moment.

“I will abide by the laws you set, Kachar City Lord.”

Cassina left, barefoot, stepping one foot in front of the other as if a Holy Maiden had descended to earth, leaving the power center under the stunned gaze of the residents coming to the City Hall for matters.

Cassina's beauty, capable of bringing down all living beings, spread throughout the entire Dawn City in less than a morning.

All the residents knew that the great Kachar City Lord had brought back a ravishingly beautiful young girl this time.

Many even thought the girl might become the concubine of Kachar City Lord in the future.

After all, the girl was too beautiful; her perfect appearance, her pure and indifferent temperament, her tempting figure, everything seemed only comparable to the Holy Maiden Lady Nilo of the Dawn Sect.

Lide did not know that this matter had been so wildly spread by the gossiping residents as he was now looking at Harrison with a furrowed brow in front of his office desk.

He had called over the speaker of the City Hall after Cassina left.

Although he had only been gone two days, the profound impact of opening trade channels with the Fishman Tribe still required Dawn City a bit of time to digest.

“Your Highness, is that girl really a mixed-blood fishman??”

Harrison was full of surprise after listening to Lide's recounting of Cassina's story, and soon showed some confusion, “But even if she is a mixed-blood fishman, it seems we don't need to go to such lengths to pay attention to her…”

Lide shook his head, “This girl harbors a secret that could change the world.

But it seems that the other party is not aware of this secret, and she might even be the secret itself.

Whether true or not, observing her for a while may yield unexpected results.

So, no matter what, this matter must be arranged.

You go and dispatch the female Bloodlines of the Blood-colored Blade, 24 Sunshine Hours, around the clock, without distinction, even when the other party is bathing or sleeping, there must be at least two Bloodlines present.

I need to know her every move.”

Harrison's expression turned solemn. A world-changing secret? He instantly understood the importance of this matter.

“Yes, Clan Leader, in this case, do we need to arrange her to a quiet department in the City Hall to facilitate surveillance?”

“There's no need to, just assign her to the busiest departments like the Civil Affairs Department, the Registration Department.

Only when she contacts more people is she more likely to expose something unintentionally.”

“As you wish,” Harrison nodded and immediately understood Lide's plan.

“This matter you can arrange yourself. Make sure the Intelligence Command Center cooperates well,” Lide looked satisfied at his general.

“Also, I've already opened up trade channels with the Fishman Tribe.

This matter will be handled by the City Hall and the Foreign Trade Department.

Frey has already returned to Dawn City. You can communicate with him separately about related matters.

The next trade with the Fishman Tribe will be in a week; Frey has the dimensions and requirements for Fishman Armor.

I need the weapon factory to produce at least 5,000 pieces of Rare Level equipment in a week, and it must be suitable for fishmen to wear, resistant to seawater corrosion underwater equipment.”

Without hesitation, Lide gave Harrison his orders.

The trade channels with the Fishman Tribe were opened, but the key was to expand these trade channels next and to make these trade channels play their due role.

It was already mid-July and the stocks of the Crimson Mage Tower that produced only oceanic magic materials were on the verge of depletion.

Once the remaining materials were consumed, the Magic Factory would face shutdown.

The Crimson Mage Tower, as the most important source of revenue for Dawn City, could not afford any mistakes.

“Yes, Clan Leader.

I had already informed Master Valen to prepare when you left Dawn City.

As soon as the related design parameters are in place, the weapon factory can start right away.”

After talking about this matter, Harrison hesitated for a moment, “In addition, Marquis Stanley seems to have encountered some trouble infiltrating Green City.

Those Sects of the Light God System are more troublesome than we thought.

He urgently needs a batch of equipment that can cloak the aura on his body for support…”

Hearing this, Lide's eyes narrowed slightly.

The Shadow of Dawn, the project to infiltrate human nobility, had been personally implemented by Stanley after its conception, but so far it hadn't yielded any significant results.

The main reason was–human nobles were simply too afraid to die.

The Main Plane of Glory teemed with dark lifeforms, and humans were frail. Nobles who wielded power but were not of high level were almost entirely draped in enchanted equipment produced by the Light God System.

It wasn't just about getting close to these nobles–even from a distance of ten blades, there was a high probability that the Bloodline would be detected.

This was a higher level of power, and ordinary members of the Bloodline couldn't get anywhere near them.

Those who could manage to approach faced a huge issue–the nobles simply did not believe in the Bloodline.

In fact, every time they encountered a Bloodline, they would immediately send out a warning signal.

This fear of dark lifeforms among the greedy, life-fearing nobles was almost ingrained in their bones.

So, Stanley had been unable to find a breakthrough in Green City for the past few months.

“There seems to be some problem with Stanley's approach,” Lide shook his head, “Harrison, send a message to Stanley telling him to abandon his original line of thinking.

If human nobles have controlled this world for so long, it can't be that easy to infiltrate.

Tell Stanley to start infiltrating from the fringe nobles, adopting a strategy of smaller nobles surrounding the more powerful ones.

Use the small nobles to tempt the major nobles into making contact with us voluntarily.

If an aging minor noble suddenly becomes twenty years younger and coincidentally appears before a major noble, wouldn't the latter become curious?”

Lide looked profoundly at Harrison, “And even if it alerts the church, these minor nobles are nothing more than expendable chess pieces.”

Stanley's original plan was to target the major nobles directly, for if he could turn one major noble into a Bloodline, then the Shadow of Dawn could firmly root itself in Green City.

But the problem was equally sharp, it was nearly harder to cultivate a major noble than to break through to transcendent from level 19; those nobles in power didn't give outsiders any chance to get close at all.

After months without progress, it made clear that there was a problem with the plan; thus, trying a different approach might not be worse.

“Yes, Your Highness,” Harrison continued to play the role of a yes-man.

“However, the development of equipment that can resist Light God System gear is now urgent. I will start researching it soon.”

Lide's face was somewhat solemn.

In fact, not just Stanley, almost every Bloodline wanted to have gear that could resist the invasion of the Holy Power. The natural defect of the Bloodline being suppressed by holy forces was simply too painful to bear.

But this was a problem that the Bloodline hadn't been able to solve for tens of millions of years; it was somewhat unrealistic to expect to find a solution in a short period.

But no matter how difficult, he was prepared to give it a try– the chain around his neck was too uncomfortable to bear any longer.

The reason Lide dared to make this attempt was because he had an advantage that the previous Bloodline never had–a Light Attribute Sect that was completely his own.

The Dawn Sect was genuine and pure in both doctrine and the faith of its residents.

In the past, it was impossible for a Bloodline like Lide's to have such a sect; every Bloodline was a dark lifeform that didn't bat an eye at murder, so how could they establish a harmonious society full of love? Even mentioning such to the Bloodline would likely be deemed heretical and lead to instant elimination.

Previously, the best the Bloodline could do was to use humans as blood slaves, where one would die for each blood feeding, no different from livestock.

Yet Lide, with his Earthly spirit, broke out of the Bloodline's cognitive blind spots and created a non-mainstream sect within the Bloodline.

But surprisingly, it seemed to be working better than the Dark Type sects.

It also gave Lide hope of solving the predicament the Bloodline had been in for millions of years.

After arranging several matters, Lide summarized once again with Harrison.

“Right now, there are three things you need to do immediately.

First, take care of the half-blood fishman Cassrina; keep a close eye on her at all times.

Second, the trade with the Fishman Tribe, you must see results after a week.

Third, ask Stanley to change his method of infiltrating human nobles; adopt the strategy of small nobles surrounding major ones.

Finally, convene a meeting with the members of the Magic Industry Research Institute immediately.

I want to use their wisdom to figure out how to integrate the power of the Dawn Sect into our equipment, to shield the external holy force's interference with the Bloodline.

Start working on these tasks right away.”

He had never been a dawdling person; once he had arranged several matters, he immediately began to act.

Watching Harrison's departing figure leave the office, Lide took a deep breath.

Effort and struggle were still necessary; Dawn City was far from invincible at this moment.

His trip to the Sea of Lost had left a bigger impact than he let on, although he hadn't said it out loud.

For the first time, he heard from a tribe with more than a dozen top-level combatants above level 15 that there were powerful beings in this world who had already touched the divine realm.

In comparison, Dawn City, without a transcendent to stand guard, seemed rather insignificant. Not to mention that demigod, even extraordinary level forces were now something Dawn City couldn't handle.

Even though transcendent stood at a very high position in this world, belonging to the absolute top-tier forces.

But inability to cope was the undeniable truth.

He got up and moved to the half-open window, looking down at the cobblestone streets bustled with people coming and going from the third floor of City Hall.

Although he was significantly affected, Lide's deep eyes were still filled with determination and unwavering resolution.

“Take life and death lightly, fight if you don't accept… When has Dawn City ever flinched.”

When Dawn City grows a little more, I will let them know what it means to be an easy target.

And that Black Dragon from the Underworld, sooner or later I'll chain you up and place you in Dawn Square as a gatekeeper.

Chapter end