The scene at the Crimson Mage Tower today gradually spread throughout the Southern District. A girl with red eyes had been taken into the mage tower by Lord Li De, who declared that she was blessed by the Goddess of Magic. This news filled everyone with envy, jealousy, and resentment, especially those who had been rejected.

Moreover, the sight of Li De using magic in front of the crowd became a hot topic of discussion. The power of mages left them deeply impressed.

Goddess above, many of them were seeing an advanced mage in action for the first time.

That terrifying Large Fireball instilled more fear in them than any divine miracle.

The exaggerated spectacle gave them plenty to boast about in taverns.

Consequently, many commoners who hadn’t planned to take the test, upon hearing the rumors and seeing the densely pockmarked slate floor, also joined the testing queue.

For a time, the apprentice testing area at the Crimson Mage Tower was overwhelmed with applicants.

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Crimson Mage Tower.

Li De carried the frail Isha into the hall and gently placed her on the soft sofa, despite her reluctant gaze.

Looking into those crimson eyes filled with fear, dependence, and unease, Li De offered a kind smile.

"Isha, from now on, you are a member of the Crimson Mage Tower. Would you like to become my apprentice, no, my disciple?"

Isha gazed at the handsome, enchanting face before her, feeling as if she were dreaming.

"Sir, can I really?"

Her timid expression revealed disbelief, her voice barely a whisper, as if squeezed out from her throat.

The fading handprint on her face inexplicably stirred some pity in Li De.

His gaze softened even more.

"Of course you can. From now on, you may call me Teacher. As long as you’re willing, you are a member of the Crimson Mage Tower, Isha. I hope you will become my disciple."

Isha ??

Level: 1

Age: 15

Golden Bloodline: Unawakened

Description: A member of the Golden Race possessing the Golden Bloodline. The talents of the Golden Race are enough to astonish even the gods.

This simple attribute description made Li De act decisively to claim her. The Golden Bloodline—what terrifying potential!

This was why Li De was so excited. The strength of the Golden Bloodline was unparalleled. In the world of Glory, the most powerful creatures—dragons—possessed the Golden Bloodline.

Any being capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with dragons needed no further introduction.

Dragons represented the pinnacle of combat power in this world. Even the gods could not ignore their strength—it was just that formidable!

This wasn’t merely finding treasure; it was like discovering gold, no, an entire mountain of gold!

His smile grew even gentler, his eyes filled with warmth as he looked at Isha.

Under Li De’s gaze, Isha’s inner wariness and unease slowly dissipated. She had always possessed a natural talent for sensing whether others harbored ill intentions toward her.

From childhood, whenever someone saw her red eyes, even initial goodwill would turn into fear and malice.

She had grown accustomed to it.

But in this man before her, she sensed no hostility—only a comforting warmth, like the joy she felt as a child when her adoptive grandmother bought her candy.

Isha liked it—a lot.

With her guard down, she shyly spoke.

"I’m willing, Lord Li De."

“Ding~ A life possessing the Golden Bloodline has joined the Crimson Mage Tower. The strength of the Crimson Mage Tower has grown. You have gained Character Experience—2000.”

Upon hearing the system notification, Li De’s face lit up with a broad smile.

Defeating Level 14 Emi had only granted him 200 experience points, and after expending countless efforts to improve the Small Fireball to break through Tier 4 spells, he had earned only 1500 experience points.

But now, Isha’s mere entry into the Crimson Mage Tower awarded him 2000 experience points.

How much more would she grant him when she became a formal mage? Or an advanced mage, or even a grand mage?

And Isha possessed the Golden Bloodline! Once cultivated, she would be a being capable of rivaling dragons.

Praise the Goddess of Luck!

Li De felt as though the Goddess of Luck had showered him with immense favor, but this sensation was so exhilarating that he couldn’t get enough of it.

"Isha, from now on, you may address me as Teacher. The Crimson Mage Tower is your new home."

Li De reached out to gently stroke Isha’s somewhat dry brown hair, his eyes filled with compassion.

After witnessing that earlier scene, how could he not understand the hardships this little girl had endured throughout her life?

In this world, filled with various evil and powerful races, humans harbored hatred and vigilance toward those who were different.

Isha’s ruby-like beautiful eyes were completely unlike the common human eye colors. Legends depicted demons and vampires as having red eyes.

How could ignorant commoners conceive of the existence of the Golden Bloodline? Being different meant being out of place, inevitably leading to ostracism.

The actions of that woman earlier were telling. If even her closest kin treated her so harshly, what more could be expected from outsiders?

"T, Teacher~" Isha’s voice was soft, yet her joy was unmistakable.

"Good girl. That woman earlier wasn’t your mother, was she?" Li De patted the girl’s small head.

Isha pursed her lips, nodding and then shaking her head, her eyes helpless and small.

"Yes, Isha was picked up by Mother."

Li De wasn’t surprised by this answer. He didn’t believe a commoner could give birth to a child with the Golden Bloodline. Moreover, her behavior revealed much.

Even if she were an outcast, a biological child wouldn’t be treated so harshly.

"It’s alright now. From now on, this is your home."

Seeing Isha’s hesitant expression, Li De smiled slightly.

"Don’t worry. I’ll send a sum of money to your mother to repay her for raising you.

I know, Isha didn’t have it easy in their household. This money will be sufficient. If Isha wants to visit them in the future, I won’t stop you.

But now, Isha has a new home. The Crimson Mage Tower welcomes our beautiful Miss Isha~"

After speaking, Li De gently pinched the girl’s nose, his eyes filled with affection.

Though that woman was cruel and detestable, she was still Isha’s nominal mother.

Li De wasn’t a child, so naturally, he wouldn’t resort to outright murder. The best solution was to offer a sum of money and issue a warning, ensuring they’d never cross paths again.

Warmth instantly filled Isha’s heart. Looking at the smiling figure before her, the shadows in her heart slowly dissipated at this moment.

Finally, the Goddess of Luck had favored Isha.

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