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

Chapter 378. Star Entertainment and Celebrity Mermaid

"A different flow of time than the outside world."

Kroya wasn't particularly surprised; it would be strange if a force like the Astral Bards didn't have some amazing stuff. But then he suddenly remembered something, glanced at Jamie, and said seriously:

"Take some time to learn the piece of music I taught you."

The original "Tune to Curb Drowsiness" was taught to Jamie, who loved infrastructure and farming. Kroya even planned to give Jamie the newly acquired "May a Towering Tree Grow from a Tiny Particle of Dust."

"OK."

Jamie nodded. He had some ideas while working recently, and had even composed some music himself, but it wasn't finished yet. He would hand it over to Chloe once it was done.

After giving the instructions, Kroya gestured for him to follow, and they arrived at the entrance to Module 626. Sure enough, they found a very formally dressed level 10 mage outside, about to ring the "doorbell".

He simply pushed Jamie over there.

"Let's see what he's planning to do."

Jamie is currently only level six, which would be considered mid-level combat power on the Zemurian continent, but it's clearly not enough here.

However, the visiting monks did not care about the difference in rank.

His visit was purely due to the Astral Council and Kroya's status and influence. A powerful, legendary mage with so many connections would have welcomed even an orc with a smile.

So when he met Jamie, the level 10 mage greeted him with a perfectly timed smile: "Hello, you must be Mage Jamie?"

"I am Beth, a Level 3 Executive Officer of the Starry Sky Management Institute under the Star Council. The Council sent me to welcome Archmage Kroya to officially settle in the Star Realm. I bring the Council's goodwill."

Jamie said calmly, "Is that so? Then please come in, Mr. Beth."

The door was suddenly flung open.

—The reception room was the first one built. The floating city already had some treehouse seeds stored inside, soaked in a nutrient solution developed using sunlight potions. Whenever needed, the druids could simply induce their growth.

So now he brought Beth to the reception room.

The classical and elegant decorations from the elven palace and the sunlight streaming through the windows made Beth, a "civil servant" who lived in a small rented apartment in the Astral Plane, feel exceptionally comfortable.

He sat on the soft sofa, his smile widening, even showing a hint of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and regret). He was just a gofer; while there weren't many level ten mages in the Astral Plane, there were certainly some.

With so many people, competition for resources becomes necessary. A mage like him, whose talent is basically limited and who is only good-looking and eloquent, can only be used as a figurehead.

Although he only interacts with legendary mages, why would they respect a level 10 mage? The orders of the Astral Council are effective with legendary mages, but not often.

Therefore, he suffered a lot of cold treatment, so he was very moved to be treated so seriously now.

His words became much more sincere: "It is my honor to serve you and Archmage Chloe."

"These are the miniature sun, miniature moon, green blanket bag, and basic plant bag that I brought from the Astral Council."

"The planes illuminated by the astral sun are different from the Zemurian continent. Basic magical plants can hardly survive directly; they need to be exposed to the aura of these magical plants to grow safely."

As he spoke, he took out several test tubes.

The test tube, made of astral crystal, contains miniature landscapes, including rolling meadows and trees, lakes, and streams. The most striking features are a small sun that looks like an egg yolk and a small silver moon.

Jamie was surprised, but he didn't show it on his face: "Miniature suns and moons, this is indeed the first time I've heard of this. Could you explain in more detail?"

Beth, of course, wouldn't refuse: "This was made by a powerful level 30 mage of our Astral Council. It was made by extracting the light from the sun. As long as it is placed in the plane, it can emit light and heat just like the real sun."

Generally, this refers to people who have just arrived in the Astral Plane and need to adapt to the plane's changing light and magical energy, as well as the needs of various magical beasts and plants.

After saying that, he picked up the "moon": "In the astral plane, there is only day and night. The night is pure darkness, and no moonlight can exist next to the eternal sun in the primordial rings."

Therefore, if you want to plant or raise magical beasts and plants related to the moon, or hold a ceremony, you need this miniature moon.

"There's no moon in the Astral Plane?" This was something Jamie hadn't expected. Without the moon, some plans would need to be modified, and some things might not even be able to be transferred to the Astral Plane.

Moreover, the absence of the moon is not just a simple change. The rising and setting of the sun and moon are the natural laws of change that the druids believe in. The absence of the moon will surely lead to something.

"Yes." Beth nodded. "This miniature moon can be used for a year, rising and setting with the miniature sun, but if you want to buy another one after it's used up, you'll need to apply to the council."

"The price is one thousand level-three magic crystals per year."

Jamie nodded, his expression unchanged.

It's not too shocking, although one acre of land only yields one level-three magic crystal, but that's equivalent to one moon. Providing one moon doesn't seem that expensive.

He's now wondering if his teacher's world has a complete system of the rotation of the sun and moon, and whether it can be used here.

He had considered buying it, but he couldn't even imagine how many vested interests were involved in the moon provided by the Astral Council. Stepping into it rashly might cause some trouble.

These matters should be left to Kroya to decide.

He knew this information was crucial to his future management, so he readily asked for more details. Having trained outside for so long, it was easy for him to make the other party feel comfortable and at ease.

After observing for a while, Kroya left behind a clone of the tower spirit to keep watch, and then walked away. Something felt off today; every time she tried to take Jamie out, something would happen…

In a magical world like this, it's better to be a little more idealistic.

……

Without Jamie, he went to a place called "Universal Avenue" that the Empire and the Astral Council had jointly established. Although it was called an avenue, it was actually a commercial area transformed from an entire plane.

With the Empire and the Parliament working together to transform the plane, it has become a unique environment with all kinds of landscapes and terrains, from entertainment to commerce, from ancient times to "high-tech" floating cities.

What's even more special is that this is only a part of Wanyou Street.

If you want to experience more, there are also special dimensional portals.

When Kroya stood on the spotless, spacious street wide enough for a dragon to turn over, looking at the shimmering crystal neon lights on both sides and the flying vehicles passing by in the air, she had a strange feeling of being in another world.

Well, this kind of "future" scenery was something he really hadn't expected.

The ignorance and backwardness of the medieval world of Thermopylae seemed to be left behind. The contrast between the two different landscapes was indeed powerful enough to make him feel dazed for a moment.

No wonder both Illist and Eurydice clearly told him that entertainment makes up a very large part of the astral plane.

The vast astral realm, with its convergence of information and resources, can indeed inspire some entertainment-oriented ideas.

After a moment of confusion, he came to his senses and slowly walked down the street.

Since I'm here so rarely, I'll just wander around and see what kind of shops are around.

Before they had gone more than a few steps, a shrewd-looking woman dressed in a black mage's robe approached and introduced herself:

"Oh! Handsome gentleman!"

Her eyes, stained with blood, were fixed on Chloe, as if she were looking at a shimmering crystal: "You have a wonderful presence and appearance. Would you be interested in signing a contract with our Starry Sky Company?"

"I guarantee that after you sign the contract, you'll immediately receive preferential treatment in terms of resources, enjoy the same treatment as a leading man, and you can choose to work with an already famous woman..."

"..."

Kroya almost froze on the spot.

Wait, what's this? A talent scout?

He didn't come here dressed in any luxurious clothes. His robes had become very simple, and given his young age and lack of life experience, he did look quite "young".

But it was precisely this sunny and innocent feeling that the talent scout couldn't shake off.

She could even picture the scene after the young mage in front of her signed a contract with the company, a scene that would surely drive all the noble ladies and aristocratic young women crazy, and would definitely attract a group of young people who were struggling and degenerate in life.

The sales figures came right away, didn't they?

Get promoted and receive a raise, reach the pinnacle of your life!

Kroya looked at the mage, who was probably around level ten. He originally wanted to use his magical power to make her leave, but he inadvertently noticed a "magazine" she was holding.

The cover featured a tall, muscular man with long, flowing hair like seaweed, standing fearlessly and energetically on the waves, holding a golden trident... a familiar face.

"!!!"

This is truly unbearable to watch. I at least witnessed Treden's birth under his radiance, and now I see him on the cover of this kind of magazine. The feeling is indescribable.

It was funny, embarrassing, and a little disorienting.

It took him a few seconds to finally come to his senses.

No, this absolutely needs to be resolved quickly, otherwise he'll be so embarrassed he'll get cancer from looking at it.

He glanced at the talent scout, then beckoned with his finger, sending the magazine flying into his hand. His tone was nonchalant: "This is my junior."

"I've never heard of this before, and his parents don't know anything about their child joining Star Entertainment. What's going on?"

—Fighting is not allowed on Wanyou Street, but the rules never make things difficult for the strong.

Legends are never weak, no matter where they are.

The talent scout saw that the seemingly naive "little mage" was surrounded by an indescribable and terrifying magical power. The bright light shining on her made her feel as if she were being strangled, almost suffocating.

My god, this is a legend! And a powerful one at that!

She was filled with extreme grief and indignation. If you're a legend, why can't you just walk through the heavenly passage? Why do you have to walk down here, and dressed so plainly at that!

"Master... Your Excellency, Grand Master."

"Let me explain!"

After struggling to say those words, the feeling of suffocation finally disappeared—Kroya was indeed a little angry. Mihai trusted him so much, entrusting him with the full responsibility of raising his son, only for him to run off to become a star!

He didn't deny the idea that the young fish should broaden his horizons, but he was worried that the other party might have been deceived! After all, the difference between the Zemurian continent and the Astral Plane was simply too great.

He would be furious if anyone dared to lie to his "son".

"Your Excellency, this Mr. Treden is a recent addition to our Star Entertainment. It was the daughter of one of our directors who personally spoke up for him, which is why he was able to appear directly on the magazine cover."

"I can guarantee he wasn't deceived in any way!"

"If you don't believe me, I can report this to the director right now."

This talent scout seemed to be no ordinary person either. After thinking for a moment, Kroya nodded decisively: "Then let me see what's going on."

It was at this moment that his hidden magic disappeared, and the emblem of the Astral Bard on his chest finally appeared. The talent scout swallowed hard.

Fortunately, she didn't mention wanting Chloe to star in any films featuring the god of love. Otherwise, even if she killed him on the spot, Star Entertainment and the forces behind him would probably have apologized respectfully.

……

So, Cloa's idea of ​​going to the auction house was temporarily put on hold again.

He was respectfully led by the talent scout to a place specifically for discussing important matters, where, coincidentally, "GG," starring Trevor, was playing.

In the image, he is shirtless, revealing his strong and well-proportioned muscles. He wears a crown made of crystal on his head, and his arms and fingers are adorned with some very wild jewelry. He looks... hard to believe that he is still a little mermaid who is less than a hundred years old.

The mermaid prince looked at the girl in front of him who had wings, a slender and well-proportioned figure, and fair skin that seemed delicate and fragile. He lowered his voice and said in a domineering and arrogant tone, "You have caught my attention."

"..."

"!!!"

Kroya's expression immediately became quite interesting.

If he remembered correctly, this was something he had said to Treden. Don't you guys in the Astral Realm have any domineering CEO tropes? How could you even come up with something so cringeworthy it'd fill a floating city?!

Even the legendary mage's mental strength was inevitably stimulated.

It was at this moment that a woman, who seemed to have waves trailing behind her, slowly entered the reception room.

She had no feet; her tail, adorned with diamond-like scales, moved gracefully across the shimmering waves, making her appear exquisite and elegant.

Kroya frowned slightly.

Isn't this the original Goddess of Vast Ocean and Flowing Light? It was only after she disappeared that the Sea God and the Moon God ascended to power.

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(End of this chapter)