After finishing the miscellaneous tasks at the Crimson Mage Tower, Li De handed over the managent of the magic factory to Vina.
He then returned to his room on the fifth floor of the Crimson Mage Tower, lay down, and withdrew his consciousness from the body of the Vampire Progenitor. When he opened his eyes again, he was back on Earth.
Looking at the warm yellow light in his room, he suddenly felt as if he had returned from another world.
During this ti, aside from returning to Earth to take care of physiological needs, he had spent all his ti in Glory.
The excitent of Glory had almost made him forget that Earth was still his primary world.
He picked up his phone and checked the ti—November 24, 2050, at 11:00 AM.
Nearly two months had passed in Glory, but only about twenty days had gone by on Earth. It seed as though nothing had changed.
But he knew everything had already beco different.
Li De stood up slightly, and an indescribable surge of imnse power erupted within him.
Taking a deep breath, his dark eyes carried a hint of oppressive force, sharp and piercing like a hawk’s gaze.
After stretching his body a bit, he went to the bathroom.
In front of the full-length mirror, Li De, wearing only shorts, looked drastically different compared to before he entered Glory.
Previously, while not exactly a shut-in, years of sitting in front of a computer had given him a slight hunch, so nearsightedness, and a soft, flabby physique.
But now, the reflection in the mirror revealed a completely transford figure.
His originally decent-looking features seed refined, becoming far more handso.
The soft flesh on his body had been replaced by sleek, well-defined muscles, especially the eight-pack abs that were prominently outlined, exuding both strength and beauty.
Combined with the innate elegance radiating from within, the image of a god-like man erged.
With sharp eyes, Li De gazed at his reflection with deep satisfaction.
This transformation began after he entered Glory.
As ti passed and his connection to the world of Glory grew stronger, it seed his soul underwent subtle, imperceptible changes, which in turn transford his Earth-bound body.
Becoming a vampire ant growing increasingly perfect—it was a trait determined by their bloodline, which was why vampires were always considered a highly beautiful race.
This change in his soul, through ans he couldn’t fully comprehend, caused his Earthly body to undergo tamorphosis as well.
He could feel this change was wonderful—it caused no harm, so he neither resisted nor could resist it.
More importantly, there was also a dramatic shift in Li De’s deanor.
“Deanor shifts with environnt, body shifts with nurture.”
In Glory, he ruled a city, able to execute anyone at will, controlling the fates of thousands.
He was the noble Vampire Progenitor, wielding imnse magical powers.
He was the master of the Crimson Mage Tower, respected and feared by countless people.
The aura of authority he cultivated gave his already attractive face an irresistible charm.
A change in one’s deanor could be transformative, much like Spider-Man in Marvel movies—when Peter Parker turned dark, his entire persona shifted, and even his arrogant playboy vibe beca inexplicably charming, whether dancing awkwardly on the street or otherwise.
The elegance of a vampire, the composure of a superior being, and the confidence of a high-level mage caused a monuntal transformation in Li De’s deanor.
A completely new version of Li De erged, like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon.
Suddenly, as he stared into the mirror, Li De seed to recall sothing. He closed his eyes slightly and began concentrating mana, just as he did in Glory.
One minute, two minutes, ten minutes.
After a long while, Li De opened his eyes and shook his head in disappointnt.
No mana. Still no mana.
Magic could theoretically be used, but Earth lacked the essential condition for casting spells—mana.
He wasn’t sure if he felt disappointed or relieved.
If mana existed, it would signify massive changes, making the future unpredictable.
Without mana, everything remained the sa—it was hard to say whether that was good or bad.
However, he was already at the pinnacle of power. No matter how the future changed, he firmly held the initiative.
Putting aside his complex emotions, Li De freshened up and prepared to go out.
It had been half a month since he last saw the sunlight outside.
After washing up casually and putting on simple clothes, the impact of his transford deanor beca even more apparent.
ssy short hair, a pure white T-shirt on top, dark blue jeans on the bottom, and a pair of white sneakers.
Though his outfit was simple, it was clean and neat, paired with the elegance of his movents, giving off an indescribable handsoness.
Super handso guy~
Grabbing his keys, he headed out.
Shanghai, the “eldest son” of the Republic, had beco the most prosperous city on the planet.
The bustling noise of people coming and going quickly pulled his heart fully back to Earth, and he felt an instant sense of relaxation.
“No matter how strong I am in Glory, I still feel safest in my holand, China. Praise the goddess—no, praise China!”
Li De hailed a taxi and headed to a nearby large mall. He had just seen so information online.
Today, the ga developers of Glory would hold a trial event.
Over this period, Glory, the ga, had quietly gained traction in China. As trial events spread, more and more people experienced the stunning world of the ga.
Online discussions about Glory were increasing, but to Li De’s disappointnt, the official website still offered very little information. The millennia-old static webpage hadn’t been updated, providing no useful clues.
The player forums were filled with chaotic guesses, mostly asking when the servers would open—nothing that interested him.
Half an hour later, after aimlessly scrolling on his phone, Li De shook his head and closed his eyes to rest.
His main purpose today was to test if he could enter the ga normally through the gaming pod.
He also wanted to ask the staff for more information about Glory.
The promotion of Glory always left him feeling teased. He didn’t understand the strategy of letting the public try the ga but withholding further details.
In this era, using hunger marketing tactics felt outdated.
Wanda Mall, the behemoth of China, occupied a significant share of shopping malls in major cities.
Today, the place was exceptionally crowded, not just with shoppers but also with many eager to experience the ga.
As Glory continued to gain attention, more and more people learned about this hyper-realistic ga. The passion and enthusiasm of gars were undeniable.
For the first black-tech virtual reality online ga, players’ excitent could practically ignite Mars.
On one side of Wanda Mall, a massive trial area had been set up with fifty gaming pods in operation, surrounded by nearly a thousand people queued up densely.
China’s population was as overwhelming as ever.
Seeing the long line, Li De felt a headache. At this rate, he might not get his turn until late at night.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a girl wearing a staff badge and simple clothing. His eyes lit up.
With an impeccable smile, he approached her. The mories of the Vampire Progenitor hadn’t significantly influenced him, but so subtle habits had seamlessly integrated into him.
One of them was the elegant deanor of a true noble.
Vampires were genuine nobles—not the hollow, powerless aristocrats of Earth, but beings who controlled the fates of those beneath them. Their naturally exuded aura imdiately set them apart.
And Li De’s soul was no longer that of a weak shut-in. He was now an Advanced mage, possessing a powerful soul capable of manipulating magic.
Everything had transford Li De into soone entirely different.
With every movent, several won around him couldn’t help but stare repeatedly—once, twice, three tis—and still felt it wasn’t enough.
How could soone be so charismatic? How could soone be this handso???
“Hey, hello.”
Li De smiled perfectly, catching the attention of the crowd as he approached one of the prettiest girls wearing a staff badge.
“Hello, is there anything I can help you with?” The girl smiled sweetly, though a faint blush on her face hinted at nervousness.
“I’ve long admired Glory and have been eager to try it, but I arrived late today due to other commitnts.”
“Is there any way I could experience it now? Perhaps you have a spare gaming pod?”
“I believe you’ll help , my new friend. Am I right, Miss Starry-Eyed?”
Li De’s deep, mysterious gaze resembled a starry galaxy above, while the arc of his smile was flawless.
Instantly, the overwhelming noble aura made the girl’s heartbeat quicken.
“I’m sorry, company policy forbids unauthorized use of spare gaming pods,” she replied firmly, despite her racing heart. But seeing the disappointnt in Li De’s dark, profound eyes, she faltered slightly, lowering her voice.
“If you really need to use a spare pod, you’d have to apply first. I could…”
Li De’s smile widened further, but before he could respond, another voice interrupted him.
“Hey, weren’t you the guy who got electrocuted the other day?”
Turning around, he saw a girl with a ponytail, wearing a white dress and sporting long, fair legs, staring at him in astonishnt.
Li De’s expression froze montarily as he recognized her—the sa staff mber who had subjected him to Lightning Mage Yang’s shocking education. He still hadn’t spent the 2,000 yuan cash he had received as compensation.
“You… how did you get so handso?” The girl, with big, round eyes and an elegant deanor, seed surprised by his transformation.
Ye Anxue still rembered this young man—it was her first major mistake at work. Fortunately, he had been understanding, resolving the issue for just 2,000 yuan.
She rembered him vividly and recognized him instantly.
Li De shrugged and decisively shifted his focus.
“What a coincidence, eting you again. Hopefully, there won’t be any more electric shocks this ti.”
Ye Anxue’s face flushed slightly. “It won’t happen. Our gaming pods have been improved and won’t cause such issues anymore.”
“By the way, are you here to try the ga? There are so many people here, but we have a spare pod at our station. I’ll take you there.”
Her words left the nearby staff girl stunned. I just refused, and now you’re agreeing? Do you have to rub it in my face?
Watching the super-handso guy nod in agreent, she felt a pang of bitterness, as if she’d encountered a typical “bad boy.”
Two hours later, Li De returned ho with a strange expression.
To be honest, today’s test had exceeded his expectations—he couldn’t enter Glory through the gaming pod.
He couldn’t even create a character to experience the ga.
After trying five different pods, the sa result occurred—it seed so force was blocking him. This intrigued the staff nearby, and they even suggested bringing him back to the company to investigate the cause.
Li De, of course, had no ti for that. He blad the issue on the previous electrical mishap and left directly.
The only regret of the day was that instead of resolving his doubts or gaining more information about Glory , he had only added to his confusion.
Life was always full of dramatic twists.
“Mr. Li, are you ho?”
A notification flashed on WeChat. Li De unlocked his phone.
“I’m ho. Thank you for your concern, Miss Ye.”
“Call Anxue. It’s very hot these days. If you have ti, let’s grab a coffee. I owe you an apology for what happened last ti~^-^”
“It’s hot, so drink more hot water. Hot water cools you down.”
“Haha, Mr. Li, you’re so funny. How old are you?”
“Let’s talk another ti. I’m taking a shower.”
Li De responded casually and ignored the girl who had added him on WeChat before leaving. After taking a shower and eating dinner, he re-entered Glory.
What was the point of dating? Why not go back to studying magic? Wasn’t Vina more appealing? Wasn’t ruling a city more satisfying?
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