Matthew stared dumbfounded at the girl before him.
Her breathtaking beauty was like a flower blooming at dawn-fresh, ethereal, and radiant.
Every feature of her face was exquisitely crafted, as if meticulously sculpted by the Creator himself.
Her eyes resembled deep, mysterious lakes clear yet enigmatic.
A single glance from her could ensnare anyone’s soul.
Beneath her delicate, straight nose, her soft pink lips curled slightly in a faint, enigmatic smile, exuding an indescribable charm.
Her golden hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, strands shimmering under the sunlight, complementing her fair skin as if she were an angel descended from heaven.
Matthew’s heart raced uncontrollably.
His eyes widened, fixed unblinkingly on the girl, unable to utter a word for a long moment.
The crowd around them was equally captivated by her beauty, their gazes filled with awe.
The entire scene fell into a hushed silence, as though time itself had frozen.
Su Nian stood on the stage, feeling the intense stares from the audience.
A hint of nervousness flickered in her heart.
She took a deep breath, steadying herself, then gave a graceful curtsy.
“Y-you… do you have any special talents?”
Matthew finally managed to ask, his voice trembling slightly.
Truth be told, Matthew had already decided in his heart that this girl was the idol he had been dreaming of.
As for singing and dancing as long as she wasn’t completely talentless, those skills could be learned.
But this unique aura and beauty of hers?
That was something unforgettable at first glance.
This was the very requirement he had always insisted on an idol must have a memorable quality!
Su Nian blinked in surprise.
Special talents?
If this were before her transmigration, she might have jokingly said her only talent was being “especially long”-in other words, nothing special.
But now?
Would magic count as a talent?
Ding!
Special mission triggered: Declare magic as your special talent and express willingness to incorporate it into idol performances. Reward: 3,000 Humiliation Points, Master-level Singing, Master-level Dancing.
Su Nian’s heart stirred.
In this world, magicians were considered a highly prestigious profession, while singers and dancers-despite earning high incomes-were far beneath them in social status.
Because of this, no magician would ever willingly perform songs and dances for public entertainment, let alone become what Matthew called an “idol.”
The system had likely issued this mission because it assumed a noble magician would feel humiliated and ashamed to take on such a role.
Heh heh heh-
Admittedly, the system had its limitations!
In her era, becoming an idol wasn’t something to be ashamed of—even as a magician now, she felt no humiliation.
In fact, she found the idea of a magician-idol quite intriguing.
Imagine performing while weaving in real fire, ice mist, or water effects-it would be absolutely breathtaking!
Bet you didn’t see that coming!
This mission didn’t embarrass or humiliate her at all.
Nice try, you lousy system!
She had been dancing to the system’s tune all this time.
But now?
She had finally found a glitch in its logic.
Accept the mission!
“My special talent is magic,” Su Nian declared firmly, her voice clear and melodious, like a mountain spring.
“And I’m willing to incorporate it into my performances.”
Upon hearing Su Nian’s words, a glimmer of surprise flashed in Matthew’s eyes.
He knew full well that even though his family was a powerful local force, collaborating with noble mages required special respect and consideration otherwise, mages wouldn’t tolerate any disrespect.
And now, this young woman before him claimed she could use magic, while also possessing unparalleled beauty and grace?
She was practically heaven-sent idol material!
“Really?” Matthew still couldn’t quite believe it.
The surrounding crowd began murmuring among themselves, equally skeptical.
Would a noble mage truly be willing to become something like an idol?
Could this be a scam?
Without wasting words, Su Nian let her actions speak for themselves.
She raised her right hand, palm upward, chanting softly under her breath.
Moments later, a flame ignited in her palm, dancing and casting bright light that illuminated the entire stage.
With a gentle smile, Su Nian waved her delicate, fair hands, conjuring a crystal-clear water orb.
She tossed it lightly into the air, where it burst apart, scattering countless droplets like a beautiful curtain of rain.
Then, the tiny water droplets transformed into shimmering ice crystals, drifting like snowflakes across the stage.
With another thought, the snowflakes gathered on the ground, forming an adorable snowman.
Her A-grade elemental affinity granted Su Nian exceptional spellcasting speed and precision.
Combined with the system-purchased 100% magic proficiency, even her simplest spells carried an air of profound elegance.
As her brief performance concluded, the system’s voice chimed in.
“Ding! Special task completed: integrating magic into idol creation. Reward: 3,000 Humiliation Points, Master-level Singing, Master-level Dancing.”
“Wow! That’s incredible! Absolutely amazing!”
“Would you join my idol group? I’ll make you the brightest star!”
Matthew exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement.
“Ding! New task triggered: Join Matthew’s idol group as a mage idol for one month. Reward: 10,000 Humiliation Points.”
Hmm…
The reward seemed a bit meager-only 10,000 points for a whole month, much less than what the horned demons offered.
But it didn’t matter.
She needed an income to sustain herself in this city, and now she had a job that provided both money and Humiliation Points.
That was already quite good.
Most importantly, this job wasn’t particularly humiliating.
On the contrary, being an idol star meant the entire continent could see her, which gave her a sense of accomplishment and a little anticipation.
With the system’s newly awarded Master-level Singing and Dancing skills, she was fully confident in delivering stunning performances that blended magic with song and dance.
Still, Su Nian kept her wits about her when responding to Matthew’s offer.
“To protect my own interests, I’ll need an advance payment for one month’s salary. I also won’t attend meaningless social gatherings or dinners, won’t accept assigned accommodations, and aside from performances and training”
“Any additional activities—including advertisements must be negotiated with me first,” Su Nian said after careful consideration.
“No problem!” Matthew agreed without hesitation.
Compared to the difficult mages he’d encountered before, this young woman was practically a dream to work with.
Meanwhile, in the northeastern part of the Monster Beast Forest.
Demon Chu Tian led his tamed magical beasts in an assault on a tribe of 1,000 goblins.
Flames roared, battle cries shook the heavens.
“Ding! Absorbed fear emotions: 991, Annoyance Points +6236.”
“Ding! Absorbed resentment emotions: 962, Annoyance Points +4277.”
“Ding! Absorbed despair emotions: 818, Annoyance Points +12658.”
The ten days Demon Chu Tian imprisoned Su Nian had earned him massive Annoyance Points.
Having completed his initial accumulation, he now began cleansing the magical creature tribes from the Monster forest…
The phrase “snowball effect” perfectly described his current state of Annoyance Points acquisition.
Observing the red dot marking the Academy City on his system’s map, Demon Chu Tian revealed a sinister smirk.