I Became the Progenitor Vampire Chapter 335

Chapter 335: Chapter 337: The Ultimate Trump Card–Divine Country, I Am Now an Adventurer of the Lost Plane (10,000-Word Mega Chapter) Chapter 335: Chapter 337: The Ultimate Trump Card–Divine Country, I Am Now an Adventurer of the Lost Plane (10,000-Word Mega Chapter) Ding~ You have obtained an incomplete domain and activated your divine position, would you like to envelop this domain with your divine position? After being enveloped, this area will become your temporary divine country.”

After activating the ancient alchemy magic array, the sudden notification from the system left Lide Kachar somewhat surprised but also slightly confused.

Opening the attribute panel, a stream of information from the system instantly flooded his mind.

After a moment, Lide's expression turned rather odd as he glanced at Spark, who had been watching him intently from the doorway.

“This ancient alchemy magic array is actually a super magic array used by demigods to solidify their domains in preparation for divine enthronement…”

“The attributes of the domain just happen to align with my divine position…”

“What exactly did my cheap teacher do before? How did he manage to get his hands on such an array…”

His two divine positions were recognized by the system only after he had devoured the remains of a deity.

However, since the day of activation, it had been stuck at 1% progress without any further movement–increasing progress would require the absorption of more divine essence.

But obtaining divine essence was too difficult, so after a few unsuccessful research attempts into divine positions, Lide didn't pay them too much attention.

After deliberation, he still chose to agree.

He was also eager to know what changes would occur once this area had become his temporary divine country.

Whether he could become a true deity, the kind who turns the hand as clouds and covers the hand as rain.

With that thought in mind, his heart was filled with anticipation.

“Yes.”

“Ding~ Confirmation successful, divine position envelopment starting, area range–diameter of 2000 blades.”

“The process will consume 50,000 Power of Faith, starting now… 1%… 2%…”

Lide's face stiffened as he watched the Power of Faith on his attribute panel plummet crazily. Why don't they mention the price first every time??

Fortunately, this time he had some surplus. His Power of Death wasn't as drastically deficient as with the incident of the bronze egg.

After converting both the centaur chieftain Guido and Withered Bones, he now still had 80,000 Power of Faith left…

Dawn Sect
God of Dawn–Lide Kachar (Fake God)
Divine Arts: 1. Soul Assimilation
Divine Position: Bloodline, Blood Control (activated, at 1%, when reaching 100% you will completely control these two divine positions)
Doctrine: Perseverance, tenacious struggle, unity, fearless, love family and country.

Holy Object: Heart of Thorns, symbolizes: “When the thorns are cut through, the day of dawn will come. At that time, I will crown the world with thorns–Dawn be with you.”

Number of temples owned: 1
Number of believers: Zealots 2, devout believers 6249, believers 22037, general believers 48076
Power of Faith: 8509 points
Currently available profession transfer–Dawn Priest (requires 200 points of Power of Faith)
Dawn Temple clerical staff: Holy Maiden–Niluo
Bishop Priest–Emi Kachar
Temple Knights: Withered Bones Destructive Dragon (Level 19), Cap Lion (Level 18), Morton Mist (Level 17), Guido Blackwind (Level 17), Craig Shadow Hunter (Level 16)
Despite still bearing the title of a fake god and not having much in the way of Divine Arts, the attributes on Lide's church panel were becoming increasingly powerful.

Not only did he have as many as 76,000 believers, but he also had 5 temple knights, all top-notch combatants above level 15.

When Lide glimpsed the name of the bishop priest Emi, his brows furrowed slightly.

More than a year, nearly two, had passed since the fall of Risier City. The beastmen's actions had been mysterious; they never left the city.

And the level 16 werewolf, Craig, along with the level 15 Shadow High Priest Emi, were trapped inside.

Since Lide had repeatedly failed to communicate with the two through the Power of Faith and the Bloodline Power, he felt that the beastmen were planning a shocking move; otherwise, they would definitely not use the power of a deity to blockade the city–only a power of equivalent level could completely block Power of Faith.

Unfortunately, though he continually had the Kachar family send people to infiltrate Risier City for intelligence, all spies disappeared without a trace.

No one knew what exactly the beastmen were doing in that city; perhaps they were conducting an evil sacrifice, or perhaps they were unearthing ancient treasures…

Shaking his head, Lide retracted his wandering thoughts; as long as Emi and the others' Soul Fire had not extinguished, there would be no problem.

No matter what the Beastmen were trying to do, given enough time they would inevitably expose their current facing, and he did not believe that the Beastmen could blockade a large city for such a long time without any flaws.

“50%… 60%… 90%…”

As the Power of Faith rapidly depleted, Lide's thoughts were pulled back bit by bit.

At this moment, he felt a certain power in his body spreading along the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array–a power he had never experienced before, unique, indescribable, untouchable, and mysterious.

It was as if it descended from the vast ancient universe, a lineage from the sea of stars.

Lide felt as though he was traversing time and space, shuttling through millions, tens of millions of years in the dimension of time.

That special mysterious power came from the magnificent existence at the dawn of creation, from the manifestation of rules, from the most primitive, the most original World Stone.

Lide was intoxicated by that power at this moment.

“90%… 95%… 100%…”

“Ding~ Divine Position successfully merged with the domain (Incomplete), everything within a diameter of 2000 blades is your Divine Country (Basic).

When the Divine being is in the Divine Country, they will receive an unimaginable boost in power.”

“While you are in the Divine Country, the titles of Undying King and Master of Crimson are enhanced. When conducting will checks against enemies, forcibly lower the resistance of the enemy by one level.

All Attributes increase by 1000%, and you temporally control two Divine Arts–Blood, and Divine Art–Bloodline, both fixed at the Intermediate Level.

(Divine Art–Blood, you are the controller of blood, you are the Master of Crimson, you can manipulate the enemy's blood. Resistance below Legendary level will be powerless to resist, Legendary resistance takes 50% damage, Demigod level resistance suffers minor damage.)
(Divine Art–Bloodline, you are the eternal Undead, you are the Undying King of the Bloodline, all lives that enter your Divine Country can be forcefully transformed into Bloodline by the Power of Faith. The higher the strength of the target, the higher the cost of transformation; the cost for Alien Races is ten times that of humans.

Meanwhile, other clans of the Bloodline that enter the Divine Country and whose levels do not exceed yours will subjugate to you.)
In the Divine Country, you will acquire the trait of Eternal Life–no matter how severe the injury, as long as there is the Power of Faith, you will immediately heal your bodily damage.

Maintaining the Divine Country requires a daily Sunshine Hour consumption of 10,000 points of Power of Faith. You can improve the domain (Incomplete) to increase the coverage of the Divine Country, or you can enhance the control level of the Divine Position to upgrade the level of the Divine Country.”

After reading the system's prompt, Lide took a sharp intake of breath.

Even with his knowledge, he couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle at the sudden emergence of this Divine Country.

The increased attributes were too exaggerated and abnormal.

The two titles–Undying King and Master of Crimson–received enhancements; originally, as long as the enemy's resistance was sufficient, they could be unaffected, but now it forcibly reduces the resistance of the enemy by one tier, greatly increasing the chance of triggering.

Second was the 1000% increase in All Attributes; Lide felt the power within his body was more tumultuous than a collapsing mountain, as though he could shatter space itself with a punch.

If the Bloodline shackles were lifted, activating the Ancestor Bloodline, then he would only be described as overwhelmingly invincible.

He hadn't expected to gain two new Divine Arts either; the names of the Divine Arts were the same as his Divine Position–Blood and Bloodline.

The Divine Art of Blood was a super-enhanced version of the Blood Control magic of the Bloodline Clan, so powerful it was terrifying, a true weapon of mass destruction.

However, what Lide valued even more was the Divine Art of Bloodline, capable of transforming Alien Races into Bloodline. This trait shocked him to his core.

Among all the creatures of Glory, only humans possessed a special substance within their bodies suitable for Bloodline's survival; this was also why Bloodline could only sire humans. But now, this rule was broken by his Divine Art.

The implications of this were tremendous.

However, the consumption that was ten times higher for transforming non-humans also gave him a bit of a headache.

The Power of Faith was already in short supply, and now it was like adding frost to snow.

This Divine Art was filled with infinite possibilities, and Lide firmly committed it to memory; he had a premonition that it would definitely be of great use in the future.

Remaining was the last trait–Eternal Life. This was undoubtedly a powerful attribute.

As long as there was the Power of Faith, Divine beings within the Divine Country were immortal beings, able to recover from any injury by expending the Power of Faith.

This was almost like having an unlimited health cheat enabled.

In the future, while he presided over the Crimson Mage Tower within the Divine Country, even if a Legendary adversary came, he would not be incapable of firing back.

The only thing that pained him was still the old problem: the consumption was too great.

Each activation of the Divine Country required the expenditure of 50,000 points of Power of Faith, and it required 10,000 points of Power of Faith per hour to maintain; moreover, if he engaged in battle within the Divine Country, used Divine Arts, or healed injuries, it would require additional Power of Faith.

In other words, he now had at his disposal an interstellar armor capable of destroying heaven and earth, but… the ammunition was insufficient, with just enough Power of Faith for one or two shots before running aground.

This left Lide feeling both exhilarated and pained.

Such a powerful thing could not be used as a regular weapon.

But no matter what, the initial idea of constructing the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array to add an ace for the Crimson Mage Tower had finally been achieved.

And with him in command, that ace was incredibly powerful.

With just a slight turn of thought, Lide could clearly sense every stir of wind and blade of grass within a diameter of 2000 blades around him.

Even standing still, he could call upon the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array's numerous Five Circle Magic Attacks to strike any area within this range at any time.

It felt like he had control over the entire world.

Better suited to his liking than the Land of Bone-Burying, which required the use of the Plane Stone to mobilize power, but within the Divine Country, not only had his divine power increased, but he could also harness all the power of the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array.

With the enhancement of the Magic Array's power, coupled with the Power of Faith… Lide's burst of power had reached an Extraordinary Level.

Certainly not something standard top-tier combat powers could match.

After a full Sunshine Hour had passed, Lide familiarized himself fully with all functionalities and somewhat reluctantly dissipated the power of the Divine Country.

Once the Power of Faith subsided, that sense of controlling everything also ebbed away.

An indescribable emptiness emerged, much like the sage time after immense pleasure.

Shaking his head, he forced aside the discomfort and reined in his thoughts.

The power of the Divine Country was just external aid; though potent, it wasn't his foundation.

Urgent matters required his attention.

His thoughts gradually returned to clarity.

Turning to look at Isa and Vina at the doorway, who appeared somewhat anxious, he revealed a warm smile, waved his hand, and immediately the shining Magic Array in the room dimmed.

Lide stepped out of the house.

“Lord Lide, are you alright?”

“Teacher…”

Both Vina and Isa, relieved upon seeing this, couldn't wait to ask as soon as Lide emerged.

Spark, who could sense Lide's condition, seemed unconcerned, watching Lide approach with an air of disdain.

“Kachar brat, I overestimated you. I thought you'd only need twenty minutes to complete the Soul Imprint inscription, but it took you almost a Sunshine Hour.

If it were me, it would take no more than ten minutes!

Now you see the gap between us, Kachar, you're still very young…”

Looking at the boastful Spark, Lide could not help but smile and shake his head, just like a child.

He turned to the two girls and softly said,
“I'm fine, I've taken control of the Magic Array.

Reach out your hands, I'll give you the keys to control the Magic Array. In my absence, should an enemy attack, you can activate it for defense.”

Upon hearing Lide's words, the girls immediately showed smiles, and a sweetness filled the air.

Lide reached out his hands and took hold of both girls, closing his eyes slightly, he channeled his power and imprinted a Spirit Imprint within them.

“My Spirit Imprint is the key, once you step into the middle of the Hexagram inside the house, the Array will activate automatically…

As long as this imprint isn't dispelled, it will persist forever.”

Vina blushed inexplicably at his words. Forever, huh?

“Isa, Vina, go inside and familiarize yourselves with the Magic Array.

Don't worry, nothing will go wrong; I can control the Magic Array from the Crimson Mage Tower at any time, and should any issue arise, I can intervene immediately.”

Lide's words excited the two girls; the opportunity to control a Magic Array capable of releasing Five Circle Magic was an irresistible temptation for any mage.

Once the girls entered the house, Spark sensed the Magic Array's operation for a moment to verify everything was correct. Then he lazily said,
“I haven't had enough to drink today; I'm heading back to the White Tower…”

Lide, finding it amusing, stopped the hasty Spark, “Teacher Spark, I still have a few bottles of treasured wine left…”

Spark looked at him skeptically.

“It can't be; you're up to no good. Speak up, what is it…”

Lide shrugged his shoulders and said softly,
“Teacher, this ancient alchemy magic array we have been constructing isn't the complete version, is it?”

Lide still remembered that when Spark said they would build it, he refused to build a complete one due to the expensive cost, since the Crimson Mage Tower couldn't afford it.

Overall, the ancient alchemy magic array is a large hexagram, but currently, only two corners of the hexagram have been constructed.

Spark nodded, speaking with Lide while walking down the stairs of the mage tower; his leather boots tapped on the wooden staircase, making a thumping sound.

“Yes, the magic array map I originally received was incomplete. It wasn't until I and several old friends from the Royal Capital repaired it that we were able to perfect the layout of the magic array.”

Speaking of this issue, Spark grew somewhat excited.

“The original ancient alchemy magic array had six corners in total. Currently, we have constructed the two most important corners for attack and defense. There are two corners we haven't built, and I have no clues about the missing two corners.”

Hearing this, a bright smile slowly spread across Lide's face.

“Teacher, could you please continue to help me build the remaining two corners?”

Upon hearing this, Spark's eyes lit up, and he opened his mouth as if he wished to agree, but after a moment, his expression suddenly became a bit dim.

“Kachar, rebuilding the ancient alchemy magic array was her dying wish. I have now taken the final step and fulfilled the biggest obsession of my life…”
After saying this, his face, which had always been carefree and smiling, revealed signs of dejection and despair that Lide had never seen before.

“The power of death has already invaded my soul. Perhaps, in at most three months… I will go to meet her.

Kachar, here is the blueprint of the ancient alchemy magic array. You can find someone else to continue the construction. I have fulfilled my mission, and I have fulfilled her wish.”

Upon saying this, the two happened to reach the main hall on the ground floor.

Spark stopped in his tracks, turned around to look at Lide, who stood somewhat in shock behind him, and handed over the blueprint he had been holding with a deep tone.

“Kachar, you are my disciple, my pride. I have taken many disciples in this lifetime, but you are the most like me.

I hope you won't give up on your pursuit of magic.”

“I am old, and after she passed away, my heart died as well.

If it weren't for this last obsession sustaining me, maybe ten years ago, or even twenty years ago, I might no longer have been in this world.”

“She has been waiting for me in another world for a very, very long time…”
Seeing the man in front of him who now lacked the spirit and vigor of the past, like an elderly man on the verge of death, Lide was shocked.

“You said, that power of death…”
“Yes, if I'm unwilling, no matter how terrifying that power of death is, it could only be trapped by me…” Spark's deep eyes revealed a trace of letting go, a unique quality that only an elder who has weathered many storms could have.

In an instant, Lide understood Spark's thoughts.

He could suppress that power of death, but… he didn't want to.

In other words, this level 19 Great Mage had long been harboring the intent to die, especially after the construction of the ancient alchemy magic array at the Crimson Mage Tower.

“You…”
Lide's mouth tasted inexplicably bitter; he could feel the complexity in the old man's heart, yet he was unwilling to accept it.

This old man who treated him almost like family, wanting to end his life in such a way, was a profound shock to him.

Spark blinked, repressing the emotions he just revealed and returning to his usual, casual demeanor.

“Alright, Kachar, don't think that by showing that expression, the White Tower will be yours after I die!

I tell you, don't even think about it, the White Tower is for Isa, don't get any ideas of taking over the White Tower, hmph.”

After saying that, he turned and walked away, his face showing a bit of pride.

However, at this moment, Lide felt a twist in his heart, took a deep breath, and yelled at Spark's retreating figure.

“Teacher Spark, I know the whereabouts of the Death Flower. In at most a month… rest assured, no matter what the cost, I will bring back the Death Flower within a month.

Please wait for me!

Isa is still young, and she needs you to watch her grow up. What if she is bullied after you're gone?

The Crimson Mage Tower also doesn't have the strength yet to withstand the immense external pressures. If enemies covet us again, what will happen to the Crimson Mage Tower if you're gone?

Teacher, you still have so much magic you haven't taught me. What do I do if you leave?

One month, please wait for me just one month!”

Spark, who had seemed so indifferent, paused in his steps, and his heart, which he thought had let everything go, suddenly tightened.

Isa…

Crimson Mage Tower…

Kachar…

He had originally thought that there was nothing left in this world to hold him back, but at this moment, it seemed that was not the case…

Though he did not turn around, the firmness in Lide's voice caused a slight change in his expression.

Spark unconsciously quickened his steps, leaving the Mage Tower that had always been under his protection.

Lide watched this scene with a somewhat heavy expression, but he said no more, knowing that an old man who had been through so much must have made this decision after a long accumulation of events.

He was not Spark; he did not know if the other's choice was the right one.

But he did not want this old man, who had given so much to him and to the Crimson Mage Tower, to silently leave this world.

“The cultivation of the Death Flower must be accelerated…”

Taking a deep breath, Lide returned to the study on the third floor and, with a swing of his hand, a small bat flew in through the window.

He slipped the freshly-inked secret letter into a sealed bag beneath the bat, released his grip, and the small bat flew off, flapping its wings.

The Death Flower was not something that could be cultivated at the drop of a hat. He had been having the slaughterhouse cultivate that Land of Corruption, but progress had been slow.

He now needed Harrison to make some extra preparations.

After finishing everything, Lide's gaze gradually regained its calmness.

He believed Spark was still hesitant; if he truly did not want to live on, he would not have told him so much.

Just wait a while, he believed he could turn around the mentality of this nominal teacher.

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After a bit of thought, Lide detached himself from the unexpected events.

He focused his thoughts on the situation in Green City.

With the arrival of players, the city was changing, but how to capitalize on it for greater profit still required careful consideration.

Knock Knock Knock~
The knocking at the door interrupted Lide's train of thought. He looked up to see the enchanting figure of Vina.

“Lord Lide…”

Bathed in the glow of the Magic Lamp, the pale and delicate face of the little maid was especially captivating, and coupled with her blue Mage's robe, the famed business Queen of Green City was impressively elegant and moving.

Lide nodded slightly.

Although Vina had always been busy with various commercial affairs, with countless resources at her disposal, her Level had reached Level 9, just a step away from becoming an Advanced Mage.

Previously, Vina was the most talented apprentice in the Crimson Mage Tower, but her commercial success had overshadowed her talent as an Spellcaster.

Even if her Level was still 1, no one in Green City dared to belittle her, this little maid who was obedient in Lide's presence, was known to be tough in Green City.

As the business queen who dominated the Magic Scroll market, her orders could even directly affect the fate of medium Nobles.

Unrivaled power.

“Have you familiarized yourselves with the operation of the Magic Array?”

“Isa is still getting accustomed to it,” Vina stood obediently in front of Lide, her sapphire-like eyes rippling like water, full of admiration as she gazed at him.

“The Magic Array has solidified five offensive Magic and three defensive Magic, containing enough Magic Energy to unleash Five Circle Magic ten times…

If purely defensive, it can withstand at least twenty Five Circle Magic attacks.”

Lide nodded his head, quite satisfied with these figures, given that the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array was built with several million Gold Pucks.

Together with the hundreds of Star Magic Crystal Stones he had later added, Lide roughly estimated the cost to be about 4.5 to 5 million Gold Pucks.

This was just the material cost; Spark, the Great Mage who had been engraving the array unconditionally for him for over two years, cost nothing.

“Have you discovered anything else?”

“Yes, after the activation of the ancient alchemy magic array, the Crimson Mage Tower was enveloped in magic power. The concentration of magic energy inside the magic high wall is about ten times that of the outside world.

Moreover, the magic array can absorb and store magic power, which can be released during combat. If fully charged with magic energy, the number of Five Circle Magic spells that can be released could increase by about ten times.”

Vina spoke excitedly about these things.

The Crimson Mage Tower is the foundation of everything–the stronger the power it possesses, the more stable its status will be.

The strength of the Crimson Mage Tower would be hugely beneficial for negotiations and cooperation with the outside world.

Having a strong backing is crucial.

Lide smiled slightly but did not interrupt Vina.

The absorption and storage of magic power must be the characteristic of star magic crystal stones.

Although Five Circle Magic is powerful, the Divine Country is the ultimate weapon.

Without him, the Crimson Mage Tower could barely withstand an extraordinary-level attack for a while; with him there, it could swallow the transcendent whole.

The Divine Country is like a cheat code–as long as he has enough power of faith, he can act with impunity.

The only pity is that the Divine Country can only be opened by him–outsiders like Vina couldn't use it.

Since outsiders couldn't use it, Lide did not elaborate further. After discussing the ancient alchemy magic array for a while, he shifted the conversation to the magic scrolls, which were vital for the Crimson Mage Tower.

“How is the research on those magic scrolls we got from the Demon Heart black market last time?”

Last time, the Demon Heart-controlled black market had high-level magic scrolls for sale; Lide led people there and once again deceived the heart-eating demon, Wales.

Not only did his alter ego, Ilo, gain the title of Dark Tutor, but led by a few adventurers who acquired the magic scroll manufacturing skills, he went to the Death Cemetery and obtained the Land of Bone-Burying and a Twelve-winged Blazing Angel.

That Level 19 heart-eating demon with demon bloodline seemed to always be his lucky charm, bringing good fortune whenever they encountered each other.

Fiery Flame Storm, Quality: Four Circle
Earth Stone Spur, Quality: Three Circle
These are the two magic scroll manufacturing techniques he got from deceiving the heart-eating demon, Wales, last time.

High-level magic scrolls are much more complex to produce than low-level ones, so Lide specially instructed Vina not to mass-produce them before the production line was mature.

Stability had to be the top priority.

Therefore, after acquiring the manufacturing skills for these two high-level magic scrolls, the Crimson Mage Tower did not rush to start production but instead focused on research.

“Lord Lide, our Magic Scroll Research Department has continued to conduct in-depth analysis of the manufacturing processes for these two types of scrolls.

After several months of exploration and improvement, the entire production technology has matured.

Moreover, we have been accumulating the scarce raw materials on a large scale over the past year.

To prevent a sudden rise in raw material prices and scarcity in the market due to our mass production of magic scrolls, we have already signed supply contracts with 20 commerce guilds and nobles…”

Vina's words earned Lide's admiration.

He had prevented the Crimson Mage Tower from rushing into production partly because the production technology was immature, which could result in a decline in the quality of the magic scrolls; another reason was due to raw materials.

If raw material supplies failed to meet the demand for massive storage, they would be in a predicament, and high-level magic materials were certainly different from low-level ones–proper planning was a must.

Now that Vina had addressed these two key points, it was undoubtedly great news, and they could now initiate their production plan.

“Besides this, are there any other problems?”

“Lord Lide, we will face many difficulties in production, but we can overcome most of them. However, there's one point where we need your help.”

Vina was forthright.

“Tell me.”

“The biggest problem now is that the production of Three Circle Magic Scrolls requires a minimum of Level 4 formal mages; even critical parts must be operated by Level 5 intermediate mages, and the final magic power infusion must be done by Level 8~9 mages.

For the production of Four Circle Magic Scrolls, it needs even higher-level personnel, only Level 5 intermediate mages can participate in production, and key nodes must be completed by Level 10 advanced mages.”

Vina raised an unavoidable issue. Low-level magic scrolls could be made by Level 2~4 mages, and even mage apprentices could participate.

But high-level magic scrolls have a fatal point–the requirement for magic manipulation is much higher, and low-level mages simply cannot meet the demands of inscribing magic scrolls.

Thus, high-level mages must be used.

This was the minimum staff configuration obtained after countless experiments over the past year.

But now, the biggest issue lies in the shallow foundation of the Crimson Mage Tower. Counting from the day the Mage Tower was established, it has been less than 6 years in total.

Currently, there are many mages and mage apprentices, but the number of intermediate mages is in sharp decline, not to mention advanced mages.

At present, among the mages who have surpassed level 10, excluding Isa, none of the newly joined apprentices has reached that level.

This brings considerable difficulty to production.

If this problem is not resolved, the manufacture of high-level magic scrolls is out of the question.

Lide found himself in quite the predicament.

He does not lack low-level mages or top-tier powers, but is severely short on mid-tier strength, particularly those at level 10.

“I will find a way to solve this, not being able to produce in the short term is fine, continue to accumulate raw materials, do not stop that.”

Lide pondered for a moment and took this matter to heart.

This kind of problem purely stems from insufficient foundation, which is often difficult to resolve because it can't simply be fixed by throwing money at it.

Cultivating talent requires a certain period of growth. If it were possible with just money, then a country's wealth would easily train the transcendent.

“Talent, oh talent…”

“Let's put this aside for now, I will handle it later.

Do you have any plans regarding the recruitment of adventurers from the Lost Plane?”

Hearing Lide's words, Vina temporarily put the issue of insufficient manpower aside. In the girl's heart, Lide's promises were more reassuring than anything else.

“Adventurers from the Lost Plane?

Based on the intelligence I've gathered, they often possess incredible creativity.

Maybe, we can recruit some of them to focus solely on magic research in the Magic Research Department…”

Vina's eyes sparkled with pensive light.

“If we could find a group of adventurers with a mindset like the Glory Light, unconstrained by our fixed way of thinking, it might have an extraordinary effect.”

Even Lide had to admit that Vina's perspective always seemed to identify unique aspects.

In terms of lively thoughts, probably nobody could match the group filled with boundless and imaginative ideas.

He nodded in approval.

“Very good, this idea is excellent. Whether for combat or cultivating research talents, adventurers are a good direction for recruitment.

However, if you are looking to find this type of talent, it would be best to design relevant test questions during recruitment and inform them of their future work.

This can filter out most of the adventurers who are just along for the ride. Let Glory Light assist you with this, adventurers understand each other the best.”

“Yes, Lord Lide.”

“All right, you can go now. Also, pass a message to Laurent to come see me.”

After his little maid turned and left, Lide leaned back comfortably in his chair and gently closed his eyes.

The elf wall clock, which was hung on the wall like a piece of art, ticked away, and it was now 8 o'clock at night.

However, as soon as he heard Lide's order, the president of the Golden Wheat Commerce, the first merchant to follow him, hurried over with joyful steps.

“Lord Lide, good evening…”

It had been almost a year since Laurent had seen Lide.

Desperate for recognition by the boss who had recruited him, he tried everything possible.

However, reality was cruel. Although under the protection of the Crimson Mage Tower, the Golden Wheat Commerce had grown into one of Green City's prominent commerce within just two or three years.

Especially after the weapon factory of Dawn City provided it with cheap weapons, the Golden Wheat Commerce's growth exploded like fission.

Yet, no matter how much Laurent expanded, he still couldn't keep up with Lide's pace, and the company's status had shifted from the initial core to being almost invisible.

It had been a long time since Lide focused his attention on him.

This made Laurent very anxious.

Although he had managed the vast growth of the Golden Wheat Commerce, all the managers were appointed by Vina, and if Lide wished, he could replace the president the next day.

Under such circumstances, anyone would worry.

Lide Kachar looked at Laurent, who was both excited and slightly anxious, and gestured for him to sit on the stool opposite.

He smiled and said, “Let's sit and talk.”

Seeing Lide's smiling face, Laurent's tense mood gradually relaxed a bit.

With the expansion of the Crimson Mage Tower, Lide's status in Green City had become increasingly prominent; by this point, he could be described as high-ranking and powerful.

Even without exuding the aura of a Great Mage, he could still exert immense psychological pressure on Laurent.

This was the dignity of a superior.

“Thank you for your grace, Lord Lide.”

Only after expressing his thanks did Laurent dare to take a seat.

Lide couldn't help but find the situation somewhat amusing, but he didn't comment and went straight to the point.

“Laurent, the adventurers from the Lost Plane have come again, have you heard?”

Huh? Laurent was slightly startled. Shouldn't Lide have first inquired about the operating condition of the Golden Wheat Commerce?

The driven Laurent, who had been eager to showcase his long-time accomplishments in front of Lide, suddenly felt off-guard.

Unsure of what Lide wanted to learn about, he could only respectfully respond.

“Today the city is full of traces of those adventurers. The Golden Wheat Commerce was harassed at least a hundred times,
some of whom even harassed our female staff, were stripped naked and thrown into the sewer, and a few who were planning to rob are now moving sacks in our backyard…”

Lide's mouth twitched slightly.

These fools, can't they do anything proper??

He cleared his throat lightly, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

“Laurent, you are the first subordinate I recruited.

Three years ago, when the Crimson Mage Tower was just starting, you have been at my side.”

Upon hearing this, Laurent's eyes lit up with emotion.

Lord Lide had not forgotten him!

“Lord Lide…”

“Three years ago was the beginning, and now is another new beginning,” Lide looked at Laurent and said solemnly.

“I have a task for you that relates to the future development of the Crimson Mage Tower, are you willing to accept it?”

After listening, Laurent couldn't keep calm. He immediately rose to his feet and kneeled on one knee somewhat clumsily like a mix between a scholar and a warrior, his tone firm.

“Lord Lide, my success today is thanks to you. Without you, the Golden Wheat Commerce would have been devoured by those damned Nobles three years ago; I could have become a slave in the black market.

No matter what I do, I am willing, and I will defend your will with my life!”

Lide nodded in satisfaction; this guy was not only good at business, but he also shouted slogans quite resoundingly.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

“The last time adventurers arrived, did you carry out the task I sent down?”

“Task?” Laurent was briefly stunned, then as if suddenly realizing something, he said in an enlightened tone.

“Do you mean, the task of bringing the adventurers who mention the Crimson Moon to Green City?”

Lide nodded.

“Have you done it?”

Laurent jolted, speaking forthrightly, “This command has already been written into the Golden Wheat Commerce's principles…”

“Good, also, did you buy the estate I told you to buy last time?”

“Sir, everything you mentioned has been acquired. To make it convenient, I also bought several nearby residences.”

“You've done well. I need you to cooperate with me and put on a play…”

“Put on a play?”

“Yes, listen to me… I am now an adventurer from the Lost Plane…”

Chapter end