### Chapter 49: Swapping Secrets
“Shocking! Immortality?!”
Hearing this effect, Night Star was shocked to the core.
Immortality had always been a legend and had never existed in reality.
Not even the current technology could achieve true immortality.
Using vast wealth could only extend life slightly.
If such an effect of immortality existed, it would truly be beyond this era!
Night Star gradually recovered from her shock.
“Is this real?”
“Indeed.” The Administrator gently nodded, having anticipated Night Star’s doubt and surprise.
“Don’t let my youthful appearance fool you—I’ve experienced several hundred years. From ancient times to now, the things I’ve encountered and witnessed have been unimaginable.”
“Hundreds of years?!”
Night Star was once again shocked.
That was ages older than her grandmother—wait, no, she didn’t have a grandmother, or even parents.
But this didn’t quite fit, did it?
Logically, the Administrator should be a senior figure, yet she wanted to be friends with Night Star.
What’s this?
Age gap friendship?
Thinking about herself, she was only in her twenties; compared to the Administrator, she felt like just a child.
Sniff… She really did become a child.
Night Star was feeling incredibly complex.
She didn’t doubt what the Administrator said much because she could tell if someone was lying.
Besides, expressions and aura couldn’t lie.
The Administrator seemed truly experienced, and how time changed a person was immense.
Maybe the Administrator’s appearance remained unchanged, but her inner self was undoubtedly weathered.
Compared to Night Star’s experiences, which were mere pebbles, the Administrator’s life was an epic saga.
“Mm… That’s impressive.”
Knowing that the Administrator, who was practically a “historical witness,” stood before her, Night Star’s eyes sparkled with admiration.
Interacting with such a person was something others couldn’t do—it truly felt glorious.
The Administrator smiled and asked, “Do you think immortality is good?”
Night Star paused, thinking deeply.
On second thought, immortality seemed more like a mixed blessing rather than an unequivocal good.
It depended on the individual.
Some found it to be the greatest ability, while others saw it as a curse.
To her, it was a very complex ability, nearly impossible to judge.
Seeing Night Star wasn’t responding, the Administrator continued, “Actually, I don’t think immortality is necessarily a good thing, at least not for me.”
“Why?”
“Because losing things never stops, and I can’t handle all the losses.”
“Mm…”
Night Star pondered, unsure of how to respond.
Seemed so… sad.
Yet, the Administrator’s expression was calm, almost indifferent.
“Just like I told you about the book, living forever alone is bad. I’ve seen loved ones and friends part ways, seen many homes crumble, while I remain unharmed. In the eyes of those around me, I am a freak, a curse.”
“Mm…”
Night Star couldn’t comment much.
These were the profound thoughts born of the Administrator’s long life.
Judging based on a single perspective would be disrespectful.
She felt she lacked the credentials to say anything.
“Moreover, living forever isn’t carefree. People craving eternal life spy on my secrets, while others seek the non-existent key to immortality. Their greed drives them, making me their lab rat.”
“Huh? Do they actually target you?”
“Yes.”
The Administrator smiled sadly, recalling her past hardships, now numb and accustomed.
“They wanted the secret to immortality, so they experimented on me for decades. It was only ten years ago that I managed to escape, under the protection of the Night Watchers ever since.”
Hearing this, Night Star’s anger flared up.
“That’s so wicked!”
Standing up indignantly, she declared, “Where are those jerks? I’ll kick their asses! Don’t underestimate me just because I seem inexperienced—I can ask the Theater Director and team to help me, and trust me, I’m powerful!”
In other words, when she can’t fight, she’ll bring reinforcements. Audience Performers also knew this position.
The Administrator shook her head slightly, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
“No need, but there’s something else…”
Stopping mid-sentence, the Administrator left Night Star confused.
“So, how about we share secrets?”
“Share secrets?”
“Yes. If we share secrets, we’ll be friends.”
“Really? Okay, then I’ll tell you my secret.”
Night Star sat back down, ready to exchange secrets with the Administrator.
Since the Administrator’s secret involved stars, Night Star thought swapping secrets involving stars was no problem.
As for keeping star secrets confidential—not necessarily.
Night Star believed they wouldn’t be exposed—the Administrator, she trusted, would keep them.
“My star is called the Wish Machine. It can fulfill any wish and is officially sanctioned as an extraordinary star.”
The Administrator blinked, closing her eyes momentarily.
Of course.
The Audience Performer standing before her was the one she awaited.
Her intuition hadn’t failed her.
Only she could fulfill her obsession.
Wish Machine.
None suited her desire better.
“Quite a powerful star. If known, it would trigger even greater greed than knowing I’m immortal.”
“Mmn… I agree. So, I usually keep it a secret, but today I’m telling you, you mustn’t let it slip.”
“No worries, it’s safe with me.”
“That’s great.” Night Star beamed.
Then a thought struck her, revealing another secret.
“There’s one more thing. There’s another me out there. I’m a spirit with two bodies. I didn’t know why, but I managed to make a wish and now, there’s a black-haired blue-eyed me in another city—identical to me.”
“Sounds cool.”
“Mmn… I love myself too. It’s like living the perfect life with my ideal counterpart. Life with her wouldn’t mean any regrets, for she completes me.”
With that, Night Star added, “Since you know this secret, as a friend, I can grant you a wish slot. As long as it’s not over the top, I’ll help make your wish come true.”
Hearing this, the Administrator lowered her head, hiding her expression.
“Thank you…”
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