Chapter 76: Coronation, Return Home
As days went by.
One day, two days, three days… A week passed.
After a week of fermenting, the Blank Songstress quickly soared in popularity; her single garnered immense discussion, and many eagerly awaited more from her.
Within this brief period, the new Blank Songstress seamlessly filled the void left by the old one without any discord.
Soon enough, the Blank created by Night Star will inexplicably be crowned the “World Songstress.”
This was precisely the world’s corrective power at work.
In the Fish Playing House.
Night Star watched the online trends, feeling a mix of surprise and inevitability about the song “Never Forget Me.”
Surprised because she never imagined it would skyrocket on the first day. She quickly shot to the top of the rankings. It felt like “Never Forget Me” rightfully deserved this level of recognition.
Night Star was merely an excellent transporter.
Eypar swirled around Night Star humming the melody of “Never Forget Me.”
“Mmm… Night Star’s singing is incredible, way better than before. Could it have been due to some master’s guidance?”
“Mmm, probably.”
Night Star couldn’t help thinking about Qing Liao.
As the time for the real Blank Songstress to disappear grew closer, Qing Liao seemed to replace her as her idol. So essentially, the Clear Songstress became a fan of Night Star? That sounded quite ridiculous.
It was all backwards.
So now, Night Star was basking in the fame of the Blank Songstress, even gaining a fanbase of people who were originally just fans of her.
But wasn’t that enough?
She completed the establishment of a new identity.
Everything about the Blank Songstress was reemerging.
Such as the Blank Songstress’s singer account, her debut song “Never Forget Me,” and her original fanbase.
All she had to do now was wait for the crucial final step.
However, at that moment, Night Star received a message and nearly stumbled.
“Ah? So soon?”
Night Star saw that “Blank Songstress” would be crowned the World Songstress by the worldwide Guild of Songstress!
The original World Songstress hadn’t come easily — it required continuous accumulation.
Before becoming the World Songstress, Blank already had many works, and her activities had been ongoing for years, which led to her peak popularity and global recognition.
Now, however, Night Star’s creation of “Blank Songstress” had achieved this status within just a week with only one song: “Never Forget Me.”
Supernova Star Eclipses’ [Existence Interference] made the original Blank Songstress disappear.
For someone so influential to the world, it wouldn’t be easy to simply correct things.
Now, with a replacement appearing, it would naturally fill the gap left behind.
And at that time, how would Supernova Star Eclipses play out?
Night Star looked forward to seeing what would happen.
Also, it’s time to end everything.
“There’s one last step…”
Night Star calmly looked at the notification.
She would stand center stage in Yun Chang and be crowned by thousands of spectators, achieving the title of “World Songstress.”
“Ji…”
Singing in front of over ten thousand people. To a little socially anxious loli like herself, this must be torture?
But!
For Blank, she had no choice.
Don’t underestimate the courage of someone determined and fearless!
“Let’s go!”
She would welcome the true Blank Songstress on the stage.
…
Rising Sun Theater.
The melodious singing ceased again.
The songstress sang daily in the theater, and her human presence was gradually fading.
Mo Tu applauds beneath the stage, smiling at the shadowy figure on stage.
“Songstress, have you ever thought about sharing your voice with more people? It feels a bit sad to sing alone every day. Without anyone to listen, it’s a waste.”
“The Announcer, you, the listener, the audience.”
After a few days, she seemed to accept her role as the songstress. Besides singing, she also exchanged with the other members of the troupe.
But these interactions weren’t particularly intimate.
Everyone else kept basic communication except Mo Tu, who listened to her sings all the time, giving her a strange feeling.
Like someone important.
But she couldn’t remember who.
Mo Tu shook his head and said, “I’m not a true audience. There’s no one here truly listening. Why do you think I’m sitting here?”
“To let me sing, for you to listen.”
“Just a facade.”
“Huh?”
“Wait.”
“For what?”
“For another presence to emerge.”
…
Later that night.
The main stage at Yun Chang was crowded with citizens, all fans of the Blank Songstress.
Tens of thousands sat in the audience, awaiting their favorite songstress on stage.
No one noticed anything amiss.
They thought it was natural, even if she was a loli and only had one song.
Xiao Jin and others stood at the foot of the stage, waiting for the next act.
As night watchers, they noticed something odd.
From the “Blank Songstress” becoming a World Songstress with just one song, they felt increasingly disturbed.
Now that girl would stand before tens of thousands, revealing everything.
Everyone present was a witness.
Backstage.
With a silver-haired Night Star, breathing deeply to soothe her nerves, trying not to be so nervous.
No matter what, she cannot be like Blank and perform confidently.
This was Night Star’s first stage performance in front of thousands.
Her heart began racing just from hearing the audience’s cheers.
“What do I do…?”
Night Star clutched her rapidly beating heart, the cheers fading away, leaving her in a dark space.
Suddenly, she felt warm arms around her.
“Eh…?”
An unseen shadow embraced her, bringing warmth.
This reassured her quickly.
She remembered this feeling. Whenever she felt uneasy or scared, she always found comfort, like being held.
Mom, Bai Yu… Thank you.
She raised her eyes, resolved despite the thousands of voices.
They won’t scare her anymore.
If she hesitated, it would hurt those still waiting.
She rose to the stage, stepping under the lights, the hero of the moment.
“Oooh ooooh ooooh!!”
Excited cheers rang out.
Night Star looked at the dense crowd.
When she was a kid, she used to watch the stage.
But now, it was her turn.
In the front row, she saw familiar faces—Qing Liao, holding a cheering stick, Xiao Jin, Bai Yuan, Wang Chao, Bai Tu.
They watched her, eyes full of excitement, encouragement, and anticipation—supporting her.
Night Star took a deep breath, adjusting her microphone lightly, softly saying, “Please listen to me sing next. This is someone’s hope for the world, even though she isn’t here right now. Let me give voice to it for her.”
“Blank! Blank! Blank!”
The audience cheered wildly below the stage.
With the music starting, everyone fell quiet, waiting for the song.
…
Meanwhile.
At the Rising Sun Theater.
Mo Tu opened his eyes and smiled.
“It begins.”
He stood up and approached the songstress, extending his hand.
“Songstress, do you want to hear another person’s song? It’s meant for you.”
The songstress was intrigued, knowing the announcer’s long anticipation of this moment.
Holding Mo Tu’s hand, they instantly teleported to the exit entrance.
Troupe members lurking in the shadows slowly stepped forward, observing the pair.
Outside the theater, Mo Tu waved, and the cheers echoed inside.
They walked through the channel to the back of the audience seating.
A vibrant scene before her.
Tens of thousands cheered the petite figure on stage, expressing love, admiration, and fanaticism towards her.
The scene shocked the songstress.
She recognized it but only on a surface level.
Has she ever been on such a stage before?
With so many listeners, this felt like a dream.
Next, the cheers softened as the performer started singing.
As the familiar melody played, she turned to the stage.
That silver-haired petite figure blended with the remnants of her soul, becoming clear.
“Who… is she? Why do I care so much?”
Confusion grew—memory fragments flickered, the boundaries blurring.
Finally, the silver-haired girl’s voice resonated.
“Aaah… stars falling from the sky, you and I look together…”
The song reached her, startling the songstress.
“This is ‘Never Forget Me.'”
How does she know the song title?
Perhaps the answer lies in the song.
Attentively listening, her lips moved, trying to follow the melody.
The lyrics were familiar; the girl sang them well.
The songstress appreciated its beauty.
But why did she understand the essence of it?
“Don’t forget me…”
After the song, Night Star took a breath and said, “Thank you. Please listen again to my heartfelt song.”
“Oooh ooooh ooooh!”
The familiar melody echoed.
Night Star’s voice continued.
Her tone conveyed a promise, more profound this time.
The songstress felt a tear forming.
She understood.
This was…
“I’ll remember you…”
The songstress froze.
Why did she feel an urge to cry?
This presence was incredibly significant.
Who was she?
Why didn’t she remember standing there before?
The songstress clutched her head, her inner star eclipses flashing brightly.
The concert broadcasted nationally and internationally, gradually syncing.
The presence of “Blank Songstress” grew stronger, reflecting past glories.
As the song concluded, “Never Forget Me” ended onstage.
The concert ended.
“Blank Songstress” crowned World Songstress, returning to the top!
At that moment, the supernova star eclipse unleashed within the songstress!
In the Night Watcher Base, [Zhi Xing] flashed frantically.
“Alert! Alert! Supernova Star Eclipses—[Existence Interference] bursting! Effects unknown, location unclear, extremely dangerous. All Night Watchers prepare for battle!”
As [Zhi Xing]’s alert indicated, the supernova star eclipse erupted.
By recreating “Blank Songstress” based on herself, Night Star activated the existence interference mechanism.
It would try to conceal her again, erasing her existence from the world, making it as if the “Blank Songstress” never existed!
Standing on the stage, Night Star remained composed, facing the star eclipse without panic.
She stood steadily.
“If you can, try to conceal me.”
She was the second “Blank Songstress,” touching fundamental existence mechanisms.
To remove Blank entirely, they could only hide her.
Could the supernova star eclipse succeed?
Facing the approaching star eclipses power, Night Star remained calm, unafraid.
Next second, a sudden change.
Just as the star eclipse power neared Night Star, a mysterious force repelled it instantly.
Golden light, a phantom marionette, and the extraordinary star [Wish Machine], like Night Star’s guardians.
Just as [Wish Machine] cannot excessively affect [Existence Interference].
Then, how could the latter conceal Night Star, the holder of [Wish Machine]?
Who could achieve this?
“The contract is complete.”
Night Star raised her eyes, an unusual glow in her crimson eyes, as if not herself.
“The cost… is one-third of [Existence Interference]’s power.”
Hardly a word had finished when these star eclipse powers sucked into Night Star’s body.
Everything fell silent.
A figure with long silver hair appeared on stage behind Night Star.
The songstress, also the Blank Songstress, calmly stared at Night Star’s back, recognizing her.
“Night Lan.”
Night Star turned around, smiling.
“Night Lan, welcome back, sorry to keep you waiting.”
Night Lan couldn’t help but hug her tightly, worried about losing her.
“Sorry, I forgot.”
“It’s fine. Didn’t I say? Even if you forget me, I will make you remember. That’s my promise, and now, I’ve made it.”
Yes, Night Star succeeded.
