Chapter 34: Interaction
Night Star was perusing the electronic menu when she suddenly sensed a faint gaze, as if someone were scrutinizing her.
But to Night Star, this was all normal.
After all, anyone could observe how cute she was, so it made sense for someone to stare at a cute loli like her.
Plus, if Night Star saw a cute loli on the street, she’d probably stare too.
But soon, Night Star realized that there was something different about this gaze.
Why would someone scrutinize a cute loli?
Could it be because they suspected something big about her cuteness!?
Hm, though she did have issues, this was just unreasonable.
Everyone who noticed any abnormalities was odd!
Night Star put down her electronic menu and turned to face the person who was staring at her.
That’s when she saw a black-haired woman. Though somewhat exquisite, she didn’t seem to think her stare was weird, as if thinking she could sneak it past Night Star.
Actually, Night Star’s instincts were sharp!
And with the help of Existence Interference, she could easily feel the presence of such gazes!
“Staring——”
“Huh?”
The black-haired lady first froze, only now realizing her gaze had been exposed, and quickly retracted it.
It was so strange!
Her stare was actually caught!
How could this be?
It seemed so secretive!
Her internal monologue skyrocketed with activity.
She was named He Li Xia, a pure-blooded Huaxia, drawn to the Free Country by a love of travel. She ended up here as part-time staff due to various reasons, looking pretty ordinary.
But she had an unseen power.
It was called a “star.”
She learned about this concept from a kind soul, almost like a benefactor!
He Li Xia’s star could be considered a “Searching Star Compass” and gave her a talent beyond the norm, a faint ability to sense special energy fluctuations within 500 meters. This was passively activated, without needing to activate the star herself.
Just now, two people entered the place, and her star reacted!
This meant those individuals had special energy reactions!
But the issue—why did she sense them only after they entered the store? According to tests, it should have been 500 meters away.
Never mind that.
As her benefactor said, anything detectable could potentially be a Star Holder or Star Eclipses, so those women were likely Star Holders.
Having two Star Holders in this unique place, eating was strange—doubtless they had other weird motives.
Meanwhile,
When the black-haired woman looked away, Night Star returned to checking her menu, rapidly choosing breakfast.
“Mmm, that’s all.”
Night Star glanced at Kong Yu Bai smiling at her and asked, “What will you eat?”
“I don’t need anything, I’ll just watch you.”
“Okay, then I’ll submit it.”
With that, Night Star submitted the order and started quietly waiting.
Those really hungry often suffer through meal waiting times.
But thankfully, Night Star was only physically hungry. She felt a bit weak but wasn’t mentally famished. After all, Night Lan was satisfied elsewhere.
One satisfied person means no mental hunger—perfect!
Night Star focused on comforting Night Lan and White Fish, who’d been clingy since the sad episode.
Just now, Night Lan went into sulk mode, scaring even the little lolis. Star Yoon, usually surfing the internet, immediately came to comfort her.
Now, the lolis clung eagerly, their spirits healed.
Inside the restaurant,
When Night Star blankly gazed away in daze, Kong Yu Bai stood and sat at the counter to ask, “Any special drinks here?”
The black-haired youth stopped wiping glasses and gave a deadpan response, “Everything here is special.”
“What a funny answer.”
Kong Yu Bai remained unperturbed.
“Can we chat for a moment?”
“Sorry, I can’t show other expressions; it’s not suitable for chatting.”
Of course, a stiff expression, cold personality.
“No problem, just casual talk—guess you’re from Huaxia, right?”
“Obviously, those living in Chinese districts are mainly Chinese. Aren’t my features recognizable?”
“Oh, I guess I asked an easy question.” Kong Yu Bai remained calm, never easily angered.
Her identity as a world songstress meant meeting all sorts, long familiar with strange folk.
The black-haired youth cleaned another glass, noticing He Li Xia making secretive gestures—a mysterious signal perhaps.
Seeing this, he understood much.
“I know roughly who you are. What do you want? Just ask directly.”
“Mmm… nice straightforwardness. Yes, I want to ask about something.”
Kong Yu Bai approached this black-haired youth not just to chat but to inquire about Qing Liao Songstress’ whereabouts.
Though regular folks might not find a world songstress easily, Kong Yu Bai’s intuition told her this young man knew.
After all, multiple Star Holders existed inside!
Not talking others in service, the chef inside was a Star Holder as well.
A restaurant with three Star Holders hinted at something odd.
Although this black-haired youth lacked a star, he seemed capable in this strange underground world.
A regular person among superhumans?
Kong Yu Bai wasn’t curious about that.
“Can you tell me where Qing Liao Songstress lives?”
Silence.
“To get this info costs a lot. But given our involvement, sorry, I can’t tell.”
“Ah! You guys are connected to Qing Liao Songstress?”
Kong Yu Bai guessed something.
Clearly, this hideout represented a Star organization. The shop itself was a cover.
This black-haired youth mentioning this indicated they had a mission related to Qing Liao Songstress.
Probably taking commissions for survival.
Whether they intended to harm or protect her was unknown.
Only more interaction would reveal the truth.
If harming her, Kong Yu Bai would gladly handle it on the side. If Night Star knew, she wouldn’t stay idle either.
“Can’t disclose it. Instead, why seek her address?”
“Friend matters, isn’t it normal for friends to seek friends?”
