578 DECISION (III)

ASTRID looked around as he entered the restaurant. This was a restaurant located at the top of a very busy commercial building. No matter how expensive it was to dine here, there should be at least a few people sitting and eating here and there. But no, aside from the staffs, which was mostly AI robots, the place was almost empty.

He understood, though. Casey must have taken into account his position as a rookie actor. That's probably why he rented out this whole place.

As he entered, a staff quickly approached him and led him to where Casey was. Following the other, Astrid couldn't help but remember the conversation he had with his mother earlier.

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When his video call connected, his mother appeared on the virtual screen. She was wearing an overall and a wide-brimmed hat - this was her usual 'farming battle suit'. Which meant that she was in the middle of planting or harvesting.