Chapter 49: Probationary Night Watcher
“Before you spill everything, I think it’s important to bring over the two bigwigs from the Night Watcher Base in Yun Chang City. They’re our reliable Sunlight Night Watchers.”
“No problem, boss!”
Night Lan still trusted Xiao Jin and Wang Chao, even that mysterious Mo Tu.
One of them was her big boss, another had her back, and the last had done a lot for her. As long as it wasn’t too secret, Night Lan was pretty willing to tell them anything.
Ba Yuan started contacting the Sunlight Night Watchers, bringing over the leader who managed the base.
Moments later, two guys walked into the parlor, their eyes fixed on the only little loli in the room.
Xiao Jin was actually younger by four years than his future self, looking vibrant and like some ultimate boss. Wang Chao also looked much younger, still a bit lazy just as he would be in the future – seems he was born to slack off.
“Night Lan?”
“Mmnh.”
When Wang Chao saw Night Lan, he instantly got interested.
“You’re the little brat who once scolded all those ministers? Not bad! I really appreciate you!”
Night Lan blinked and smiled, “This is the second time you’ve said something like this to me.”
Wang Chao was confused.
“Sss… no way, this is the first time!”
Night Lan tilted her head in thought, “True, based on timing, this is probably the first time.”
Now everyone was kind of lost.
Night Lan stood up and introduced herself in all seriousness, “Uhm, let me properly introduce myself. I’m Night Lan from the future, holding an Extraordinary Star [Wish Machine], come here with an important mission. Please take care of me.”
“Extraordinary Star? And a Wish Machine?”
Xiao Jin and Wang Chao exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other’s eyes. Bai Yuan just had a ‘told-you-so’ look.
“So that’s what an Extraordinary Star does! Time travel? That’s just plain magical.”
Xiao Jin squatted down and grabbed Night Lan’s shoulders, clearly doubtful.
“Are you really a Night Watcher from Yun Chang City?”
“Mmm~ Absolutely real.”
Xiao Jin mumbled, “I didn’t expect Yun Chang City will have advanced so far as to use an Extraordinary Star to interact with time elements for missions…”
Wang Chao squatted and observed Night Lan closely.
“Hmm, you’re not too old. Are you sure you’re mature enough for tasks? Or did Xiao Jin force you?”
Xiao Jin was taken aback.
If Night Lan really looked like she couldn’t handle such tasks—it’d make whoever gave her these dangerous missions insane.
Xiao Jin pondered.
Was he really that crazy?
Hadn’t they someone else available?
“Ah, don’t worry about details! I have something really important to do!”
Earlier, Night Lan had mentioned being a beginner and somehow got ‘locked up’ at the Night Watcher Base by some dead-eyed uncle. Although she was having fun at first, later it got miserable.
That mystery also extended to why there were no records of the Doll City incident happening after Blank Fish’s story. Was this a different city or timeline?
Regardless, Night Lan wasn’t going to slack off—she had to give everything for the sake of singers!
So she needed some freedom.
Xiao Jin snapped out of it and asked, “What’s the matter?”
“About that person.”
Night Lan pointed out the window.
Bai Yuan, Xiao Jin, and Wang Chao all looked out, seeing Blank Songstress displayed on the billboard outside.
Seeing this, they finally believed Night Lan.
Xiao Jin turned back to Night Lan and asked, “What happened to her in the future?”
“Uhhh… You don’t seem surprised…” Night Lan noticed their growing serious attitude.
Xiao Jin sat down, taking a deep breath.
“Since you come from the future and mentioned Blank Songstress, you must know she holds an Extraordinary Star, right?”
“Huh? You knew already?”
Xiao Jin nodded, “We knew the day she awakened her Star. We quickly found her. Blank Songstress holds the Extraordinary Star [Existence Interference], and she’s been the main focus for Night Watchers recently.”
As soon as Xiao Jin said this, he looked intently at Night Lan.
He had met Blank Songstress and sensed the aura of the holder of an Extraordinary Star.
This little loli carried a similarly powerful Star—no need for Zhi Xing to confirm it.
On that note…
If he’d really made this little one do such heavy tasks early, maybe she was meant to be his successor?
It did sound likely.
To inherit the role of city-wide Night Watcher leader, early preparation was necessary.
Otherwise, if anything happened to him, who could fill the gap?
But now wasn’t the time for this conversation. Xiao Jin needed more information for Night Lan’s mission.
“Mmm…”
Night Lan mulled it over before making a decision.
“Blank Songstress will be forgotten by the whole world four years from now, then reappear as a Supernova Star Eclipse.”
Upon hearing this, the three Night Watchers immediately became troubled.
They thought the key figure would eventually become a Supernova Star Eclipse?
And what did it mean to be forgotten by the whole world?
Even the world’s most popular songstress could be forgotten?
Bai Yuan frowned slightly.
“Is this all true?”
“Mmmnh, I wouldn’t lie.”
Night Lan was ready to reveal everything.
She couldn’t save the singer alone.
Like Lian Hua’s [Doll City] incident, without Night Watchers’ help, she wouldn’t even have gotten close to the Puppet Master.
Speaking of which…
Where was Mo Tu during this time?
If possible, Night Lan wanted his help.
Actually, she wanted to draft him as a worker!
After all, Mo Tu was so mischievous and always acted like a jokester; a little payback seemed justified.
Xiao Jin’s voice brought Night Lan back to reality.
“We’ve already negotiated with Blank Songstress. She promised to join as a Night Watcher once all her singing activities finish. In the meantime, we’ll ensure her safety.”
“Wait, Blank Songstress wants to be a Night Watcher?”
“Yeah, that’s what she said.”
Night Lan hadn’t seen this coming.
