### Chapter 54: Who Gave You Confidence?
The Blank Songstress wasn’t a Star Eclipse yet, making Night Lan feel like she was meeting a stranger.
Her aura and presence were worlds apart from what a future singer’s would be.
The only thing that hadn’t changed was her figure and appearance.
Once she became a Star Eclipse, her looks seemed to be set in stone; otherwise, four years from now, she’d definitely be a stunning Big Sister!
Now, with the Blank Songstress right in front of her, Night Lan found herself lacking the courage to say hello.
She wasn’t an audience performer yet, and the Blank Songstress wasn’t a singer either, so with countless audience members, she surely didn’t need Night Lan to complete the lineup.
Even so, could Night Lan reasonably expect to become friends with her?
Night Lan’s mood inexplicably soured.
“Hmm…”
White Paint noticed Night Lan’s state and was clueless as to why she’d changed from excited to gloomy.
Then, Old Woman Night Watcher led Bai Yuan and the others to meet the Blank Songstress.
“Blank, these are the people who will be protecting you. Say hello.”
The Blank Songstress removed her headphones and lifted her gaze, her amber eyes sparkling with the brilliance of a morning star.
“Hello.”
The Blank stood up and extended a hand to Bai Yuan, who understood the signal and shook it lightly before immediately letting go, very tactful about it.
“Hi, I’m Bai Yuan, a Night Watcher from Yun Chang City. I’ll be here to ensure your safety during your stay.”
“Hmm, thank you.”
The Blank Songstress offered a warm smile, displaying impeccable manners.
At that moment, she casually glanced past Bai Yuan and noticed the two petite girls behind him.
“Hmm?” The Blank Songstress paused, startled.
How adorable~ Are they Night Watchers too?
As an aspiring Night Watcher, Blank had been cramming data about Stars and Star Eclipses and could differentiate between Star Holders and ordinary folks.
The two little Lolis behind Bai Yuan possessed Stars.
If they came with him, it was hard to fathom that the Night Watcher organization would send two little Lolis for a mission.
This puzzled the Blank Songstress.
One tiny detail made her curious; she was especially drawn to one Loli.
That black-haired, blue-eyed girl who seemed to be a bit downcast.
How much was she concerned?
Let’s just say, she wanted to pick her up and comfort her while thinking about taking her home to sing to her so she wouldn’t feel sad.
In other words, she wanted to grab her attention?
With that thought, the Blank Songstress walked past Bai Yuan to stand in front of the two Lolis.
White Paint tilted her head, puzzled about what she was up to.
Meanwhile, Night Lan instantly tensed up.
All those ridiculous plans from earlier in the car? Completely out the window now that it was time for action—where was her courage?!
What should she say?
Should she just say hi?
Yes! Just a simple hello.
The Blank Songstress didn’t know her yet; she had to introduce herself.
With that resolve, Night Lan suddenly looked up, exclaiming, “Um… I’m your fan! I really love your singing!”
Silence descended like a lead balloon.
Night Lan realized she’d blurted it way too loud, practically wishing she could reach back in time to yank her collar and shout at herself, “Why are you screaming like that?!”
The Blank Songstress blinked before smiling and saying, “Thank you for your support! Having such an adorable fan is my fortune.”
“Um, OxO!”
Night Lan felt an overwhelming sense of honor.
The Blank Songstress was indeed similar to a singer.
At that moment, she exuded charm, and just one sentence almost captured Night Lan’s heart.
Seeing Night Lan blush, the Blank smiled gently and decided not to tease her further.
She turned to Bai Yuan and asked, “Can I take a look at the Night Watcher Base in this city? There are still two days before the concert, and I’d like to explore.”
“Sure.”
Bai Yuan nodded and led the Blank Songstress towards the parking area.
Night Lan and White Paint followed, whispering among themselves.
“Night Lan, you look really nervous.”
“Ugh, I’ve just been so stupid.”
“No way! I think it’s cute.”
“You saying that just makes me feel even more embarrassed…”
Night Lan buried her face in her hands.
Who knew why she had turned into this? Normally, she’d introduce herself to the Blank Songstress naturally before making friends.
But once nerves hit, it all fell apart.
Could it be, compared to the singer, the shift in aura felt so drastic that it made her feel like she was meeting a totally different person, hence the anxiety?
Like a familiar stranger.
“Ugh!”
Night Lan shook off those nonsensical thoughts and re-energized herself.
She had excellent adaptability!
If worse came to worst, she could just reintroduce herself.
The Blank Songstress seemed easygoing; who knows, they could become good friends quickly!
They arrived at the outdoor parking area.
This was a special lot; only vehicles from specific organizations could park here, like the levitating car Bai Yuan drove.
To take the Blank Songstress back to the Night Watcher Base, they had no choice but to use this vehicle.
But unbeknownst to them, hundreds of meters away, a hidden assassin was monitoring the scene from atop a high-rise building.
“Blank Songstress, target spotted.”
This was a man in his thirties, armed with a sniper rifle, focusing his gaze on the outdoor parking area. His tech camo allowed him to evade aerial surveillance perfectly, even masking his body temperature.
So when it came to assassinating someone, he could easily hide and go unnoticed.
Moreover, he possessed a special ability that enabled him to move unaffected in harsh illusions. When confronted with weapons defined as firearms, he would quickly familiarize himself with them and enhance their power. The nagging of pain sharpened his focus, turning him into an unfeeling ice-cold logical machine.
He called this his “veteran state.”
Thus, whether it was for assassination or face-to-face combat, he was a superb candidate.
As he observed the Blank Songstress through his scope, he began to size up the other characters in the vicinity.
Next to the target was a gray-haired man who seemed to be her bodyguard?
Heh.
That bodyguard could be taken out in an instant without him needing to show his face.
The boss told him to be cautious of the Songstress’s bodyguard, but he didn’t seem like someone to be worried about.
The bodyguard was in the open, and he was in the shadows. What was the bodyguard going to use to protect the Songstress?
If he were in charge of protection, the Blank Songstress would be kept hidden away, minimizing her exposure to potential assassination attempts.
In this day and age, taking someone out was way too easy.
The man continued observing when he happened to catch the gray-haired man glance in his direction, his icy gaze locking onto him.
At that moment, Bai Yuan, standing beside Night Lan, raised an arm, and a shard of ice instantly formed mid-air before shooting off at lightning speed toward the rooftop hundreds of meters away.
Need to aim?
Nope, not necessary.
Seconds later, a ferocious bloom of icy spikes erupted on the rooftop, engulfing the entire area.
Boom!!
