Spending in Teyvat isn't low, but it's not as outrageous as in the game.
If you had to convert it:
A monthly salary of 100,000 Mora is like 20,000 Dollars a month on Earth.
Not insanely high, but enough for a comfortable life. Even with Mona's astrology research, her living needs would be covered.
"Mr. Ken… are you serious?"
Mona's eyes lit up as she looked at the handsome man before her.
Even a great astrologer has pride and dignity—but eating one's fill matters too.
"Of course I'm serious. If you're willing, we can sign a contract right now."
Compared to contract-revering Liyue Harbor, Mondstadters prize freedom.
But even in a free city, contracts still bind.
Otherwise, the city would have fallen into chaos long ago.
Ken had considered selling Teyvat goods on Blue Star, but many of Teyvat's specialties are relatively rare resources on Earth.
Dumping them on the market rashly would draw attention.
Even if he had the power to protect himself, he didn't want trouble—Blue Star was the main world where he wanted to live.
"No problem at all… I'm willing to be the manager of your specialties shop."
Mona's eyes rippled as she answered seriously.
Compared to The Steambird's manuscript fees, Ken's pay was far more attractive.
And being Ken's proxy shopkeeper wouldn't stop her from writing.
With Klee around, she wasn't worried Ken would go back on his word. Besides, he'd rescued her even as strangers. He was clearly a good person.
"Great. Then wait a bit—and don't forget to drink your coconut milk."
Ken reminded her considerately.
At this age and size, maybe coconut milk could still help.
As for hiring Mona on a whim, the more Ken thought about it, the more it made sense.
No matter what, now that he'd unlocked the two-way door, he'd also be living in Teyvat. Opening a specialties shop to earn Mora at this stage wasn't a bad idea.
Who ever complains about having too much money?
Because he worked from home, Ken had all kinds of office gear. Soon enough, he'd drafted a contract and put it before Mona.
"Work starts at 10 a.m., ends at 4 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break; room and board included… meals can be handled at the shop or you can come to Blue Star to eat… two days off per week, plus holidays…"
Reading the terms, Mona's eyes went wide with satisfaction.
This way she'd have time to study astrology and wouldn't have to worry about food and drink.
If she could eat at the shop, that meant most of her 100,000 Mora a month could go straight into her astrology research.
"Boss, the contract is perfect!"
Mona pulled out her quill and signed her name in a flash—as if afraid Ken would change his mind.
In fact—
With Mona's level of astrology, she could make good money even setting up a stall—let alone in Mondstadt, on Blue Star too.
But Mona had her pride; she didn't want to profit from astrology.
So whenever she did readings, she never charged.
However… because she was too blunt during divinations, she didn't have many friends.
"Alright, I'll take you to check out a supermarket."
With two copies signed and filed, Ken decided to take Mona to a supermarket.
Mainly so she could get familiar with how they operate.
Then they'd pick products worth selling and send them to Teyvat.
"Super… super who?"
Tripping over the unfamiliar word, Mona echoed it back awkwardly.
All her attention was on Ken, and she didn't even notice the bit of white coconut milk at the corner of her lips.
Ken: "…"
Mona, that look is cheating!
Twin-tails with witch outfit with one-piece black stockings, and now a dewy smear of coconut milk at the lips.
"It's a kind of shopping store here on Blue Star. We're short on time—you'll see when we get there."
Ken silently cursed his own lewdness.
But then again, Mona is top-tier waifu—losing composure is normal.
If a man doesn't appreciate beauty, what's he supposed to like?
"Should we bring Klee and Miss Barbara?"
Mona put her witch's hat back on, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.
Today was truly a lucky day for a witch—she'd have to note it down when she got back to Mondstadt.
"No need, let them stay home. But… do you want to change clothes first?"
Mona's witch outfit was indeed sexy.
But since she'd passed out in Whispering Woods, it was smudged with dust and dew.
"I…"
Mona looked down—and sure enough, her clothes were pretty grimy.
Ken thought for a moment. "Hold on, I should have a dress that suits you."
After what happened with Lisa, he had indeed gone and bought a few dresses.
Didn't expect them to actually come in handy.
"Go try it on."
Ken handed her the clothes.
Mona looked them over, ran to Ken's bedroom to change, and then came out a bit shyly.
"This dress…"
Wearing something like this for the first time, Mona felt strange.
But Ken's eyes lit up.
Good grief…
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