What's wrong with me, a mage, loving to farm?

Chapter 22. The Baron's Visit

Beneath the clear, bright water, all the air corals simultaneously began to gather into bubbles, and those resilient bubbles merged one after another.

Soon the entire lake bottom was enveloped in bubbles.

However, the air corals remained in the water, as if the bubbles were consciously avoiding them.

Having witnessed all this, Kroya suddenly became interested. After casting a spell, he plunged headfirst into the water.

With the help of magic, swimming is very simple as long as there is no danger of drowning, not to mention that he already knew how to swim before he transmigrated.

He swam slowly to the front of the bubble, and gently poked it with his finger. At first, there was a resistance. But after his magic seeped out, his finger immediately sank in, and then his whole body sank in.

I was immediately inside the bubble.

The resilient bubble did not burst; it simply shook and then returned to normal.

He fell from the outside, but managed to barely regain his balance.

My feet were already sinking into the thick mud at the bottom of the lake. The mud wasn't very deep, otherwise I would have sunk in.

"Wow, that's huge."

Once inside the bubble, Kroya could clearly feel how enormous it was; it covered the entire bottom of the lake, which was half an acre in size!

Moreover, its height is quite considerable, estimated to be at least four meters or more.

The transparent lake water was kept out by the bubbles, and the setting sun cast a magnificent glow, creating a truly breathtaking scene.

Most importantly, the air inside the bubble was filled with a magical aura, as if it were constantly drawing in magic from the lake water and the underground.

Although it's far from comparable to his mansion-like room, it's still a magic array.

"If only this could be done in the sea..."

He instantly figured out how to use this thing. If such bubbles could be formed in the sea, not only could mineral veins located on the seabed be mined, but they could also be gradually expanded using the infinite magic in the seawater.

It wouldn't be a problem if it could eventually form an underwater settlement.

Earlier, when he followed the mermaid into the sea, he had already sensed the magical aura emanating from the seabed silt—it was left behind after the magical plants and beasts died.

It might contain enough magic to condense into magic crystals.

The ocean floor is truly a huge treasure trove!

Kroya walked around the bottom of the lake for a while, making sure that the place didn't feel cramped or oppressive, and that fresh air was constantly filling her nostrils.

It is obvious that these air corals also breathe.

He decided to let the coral grow here first, and plant some water-attribute magical plants at the bottom of the lake. Once they matured, he would transplant them into the sea.

After making this decision, he got up and left.

It detached from the bubble at the edge and then swam toward the surface.

The sky was already getting dark. He first used magic to evaporate all the moisture on his body before walking towards the castle.

As a result, he bumped right into the knight At, who had come looking for him.

This robust knight wore a close-fitting leather armor, his muscles bulging high, and he had a rather aloof appearance, but the silly smile on his face ruined that aloofness.

Upon seeing Kroya, he excitedly exclaimed, "Lord Kroya, that merchant named Seliu has just arrived! He says he has a big business deal he'd like to discuss with you in person!"

"What business do you need me to discuss in person?" Chloe frowned. "Did Robert send you?"

To be honest, he had already delegated all these trivial matters to Robert because he didn't want to see people who weren't that important.

He's just a merchant. Now that Kroya has the goods, there's no need for him to rush over and talk to her.

To be honest, he wasn't very happy.

Don't bother him with such trivial matters.

At noticed Kroya's displeasure and hurriedly knelt down to explain, "My lord, it's because a nobleman has come with Seliu; he is Baron Kemoye of the Hanhai County."

"Hanhai County...tsk, what's got him all this way?"

Kroya was somewhat annoyed, but since a nobleman had come to his door in person, it was only right and proper for him, as the host, to receive him.

After all, the difference between a nobleman with a title and an ordinary person is completely different; the difference may be greater than the difference between a person and a dog.

He was actually a person of power, so he had to put on a show of it, since he didn't know how much longer he would have to stay.

We'll inevitably come into contact with each other to some extent.

"Fine, I'll go see him."

He shook his head and walked forward.

Ate breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got up to catch up. He didn't know why, but he felt that Kroya seemed to be putting more pressure on people today.

Even the slightest frown from Kroya sent shivers down his spine, leaving him with absolutely no intention of disobeying.

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Inside the castle's reception room.

A young man dressed rather simply stood there.

Beside him stood the merchant Selu, while behind him stood several guards with their hands behind their backs.

Her overall demeanor is also quite extraordinary.

His every move exudes an air of superiority.

The butler, Rob, stood not far away, his expression unchanged—he was Kroya, the butler of a mage, and even a baron would only show him a little respect.

A level one mage can obtain the title of baron if they wish, which is essentially an equal relationship.

He was the face of Cloa, and had to be neither humble nor arrogant... Besides, before his family was destroyed, he was a baron?

He's not even as good as his own groom.

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat somber, which continued until Kroya pushed open the door, revealing a calm expression on her face, dressed in a blue robe.

The way he walked was extremely relaxed.

His gaze swept over them, and he chuckled, "Baron Kemoyer, your sudden visit to my territory without sending a formal invitation or anything is quite presumptuous!"

In principle, when nobles visit each other, they need to send a formal invitation first, so that the recipient can prepare. Such a sudden arrival is actually quite presumptuous.

There's really no need to be overly friendly to him, given that he's a level two mage and a lord appointed by the Mage Association.

Baron Kemoye returned the smile, then surprisingly bowed slightly: "It was indeed my presumption, please forgive me, Master."

"Oh?"

Even if Cloa was still dissatisfied, she could only soften her expression when a nobleman personally apologized like this, and ordered Robert to serve tea and pastries.

He then sat down first and said in a calm tone, "What brings you here, Baron? I still have magical experiments to conduct. Just say it."

The baron also took his seat, took a box from the guard behind him, and handed it to Chloe.

"Master Kroya, I have already ordered all of your white iron ingots from Selu, and I am very surprised by your refining techniques."

If you could help me refine this metal, I would be willing to pay one gold coin per kilogram.

Wow, that's quite a price.

Could it be some kind of magical metal?

Kroya frowned as she opened the box, and was immediately dazzled by the metal inside.

A slight hint of surprise crossed his expressionless face.

(End of this chapter)