### Chapter 57: Game Bug
A bunch of Night Watchers arrived at the Sunset Research Institute’s location.
Before they got there, they had already chased away all the irrelevant citizens in the area.
After confronting the Sunset Research Institute for so many years, the Night Watchers knew their position pretty well. It was just that their backers were far too complicated, and thanks to some kind of legal protection, the Night Watchers wouldn’t make a move lightly.
But this time, the Sunset Research Institute unleashed a Star Eclipse disaster, severely affecting city order.
So, the Night Watchers couldn’t just sit around twiddling their thumbs.
They were going to seize the opportunity to uproot the Sunset Research Institute!
First ask questions later!
Right then, a figure appeared in front of the Night Watchers: Number Two Experiment Subject, the one who had kidnapped the Administrator.
When he saw that Ice Lixie, their leader, was safe and sound—literally without a scratch—he seemed quite taken aback.
“How strange, you’re not hurt at all? I sent you flying with a single blow even after your body strength was reduced to that of a regular person. Not only did you not d*e, but you also look bouncy and full of life! I’m curious, what kind of monster are you?”
Ice Lixie glared at him, her eyes full of hostility.
Even with his dangerous Star Eclipse aura radiating around him, the Night Watchers showed no signs of backing down; they were ready to attack.
To this, Number Two Experiment Subject burst into laughter.
“Ha ha ha! How ridiculous! You think you can take me on just because you outnumber me? Look at your levels! Yours is Level One, and mine? I’m Level One Hundred! It’s like a massive power disparity reflected into reality. Under such level suppression, you all look like a bunch of ants to me! Just like your precious Sunlight!”
A ferocious wind whipped up around Number Two Experiment Subject, scattering the Star Eclipse aura and causing the Night Watchers to feel a wave of discomfort.
Mind you, this was just a light breeze, and this artificial Star Eclipse hadn’t even launched a full attack yet.
Just imagine how intense it would be if he pulled out all the stops!
Meanwhile, inside the Night Watcher Base, they were analyzing the information on this artificial Star Eclipse.
“In history, the Sunset Research Institute has captured several Star Eclipses, including five known Ultra Star Eclipses. Last time in battle, Leader Hei Yang took out one, and the Rising Sun Theater Group handled two. That leaves two samples remaining at the Sunset Research Institute. Currently, the Night Watchers on the front line are facing an artificial Star Eclipse capable of stirring up strong winds, most likely the Ultra Star Eclipse [Wind Howl] that appeared on the city’s outskirts four years ago. He can summon winds carrying Star Eclipse pollution and has incredible destructive power—we must exercise caution.”
Upon hearing this, Hei Yang remained silent.
Such a destructive Star Eclipse would actually be the easiest to deal with. If daytime Hei Yang and normal Ice Lixie confronted him, it would be a walk in the park.
And there was already another strong force present: Ice Lixie.
Her abilities as a Sunlight Night Watcher should not be underestimated.
But therein lay the problem; her current state was far from normal, as were the other Night Watchers.
Under some form of interference, their powers had been severely weakened, making facing off against the fully powered artificial Star Eclipse [Wind Howl] an incredibly risky prospect.
This should be yet another effect from the artificial Ultra Star Eclipse.
That Ultra Star Eclipse didn’t have remarkable destructive power, but in terms of its bizarre properties, it could incapacitate all the Night Watchers present.
Its Star Eclipse mechanics were the hardest to handle.
“Find the data on the other Ultra Star Eclipse.”
“We found it. Historically, the Sunset Research Institute quietly captured an Ultra Star Eclipse. Its appearance didn’t cause much chaos. If it weren’t for our [Know Star] detecting the Star Eclipse waves, we might not have even noticed it. By the time we Night Watchers got there, the Star Eclipse embodiment had already disappeared, so it’s suspected that the Sunset Research Institute was involved.”
“What’s it called?”
“[Regional Rules], according to Know Star. We collected a variety of information about where the Star Eclipse appeared, and our preliminary analysis concluded its effect causes all life within the area of the Star Eclipse waves to act according to a set of pre-defined rules, like some sort of game of rules where no one can escape from them.”
Hearing this, Hei Yang fell into deep thought.
If that’s the case, then the numbers floating above the heads of the Night Watchers and the artificial Star Eclipse [Wind Howl] must be those so-called Star Eclipse rules.
But what is this rule?
Just then, reports came in from the frontlines.
This one was a Night Watcher who regularly patrolled the gaming entertainment district. With his high game level, his reactions in this aspect were faster than anyone else’s.
“This is the game level rule! In the gaming entertainment district, people’s combat strength is differentiated by this rule. The higher the level, the stronger the combat power, and high-level players can exert level suppression on lower-level players, causing even more damage. Normally, it’s impossible to fight against a higher level. I bet this artificial Star Eclipse is using this rule to set themselves at max level and us at Level One, which is making our power plummet.”
Upon hearing this Night Watcher c*m gamer, Hei Yang pondered.
“A forced rules Star Eclipse, huh? This could be troublesome.”
But… maybe there’s no need to worry too much.
The Night Watchers weren’t without fighting power. If a certain Star Eclipse could make an entire city’s Night Watchers collapse, that would be absurd.
They had the means to break the deadlock, but time would tell.
…
Switching perspectives.
Night Star and Eypar were sneaking into the area where the Sunset Research Institute was located, aiming for a feint.
Yep, the Night Watchers would create a distraction while she went in for the steal.
Even though she didn’t know why Ice Lixie trusted her so much and even gave her the map and route, Night Star absolutely couldn’t waste the opportunity Ice Lixie had created for her.
She just had to sneak into that so-called Sunset Research Institute and rescue the Administrator.
If she managed to bring her to the theater, then no matter how powerful this so-called Sunset Research Institute was, they wouldn’t be able to find the theater, right?
A perfectly crafted plan!
Of course, if only she could open a way out right next to the Administrator.
But sadly, the theater’s exits could only open in places that theater members had been to.
Night Star hadn’t been to the Sunset Research Institute, so she had to make her own way there.
“Hmm, let me check the map. We still have a long way to go to reach the Sunset Research Institute’s main base, and we need to cross through the research institute’s security perimeter too. This route is way too complicated…”
Just as she finished looking, a sudden headache hit her.
Looks like she’d have to rely on the Group Leader and others to blast through.
Yeah, maybe that’s a decent idea.
But summoning reinforcements would have to wait for the right moment—what she needed was to get closer to the Administrator now!
Eypar was beside Night Star, cheering her on.
“Brave Night Star, fly without fear, Ghost of Papaya will always be near!”
And so, a loli and a ghost stealthily snuck inside.
If any Night Watchers were to spot Night Star’s figure, they would definitely notice something odd.
That being, Night Star had no level number over her head.
