Chapter 97: The Uncrowned Wanderer
Hilo placed a hand on Yexing’s head and began transmitting their stored spiritual energy to her.
Yexing mentally prepared herself, starting to look forward to it.
Lianhua and the others behind her also tensed up, watching this scene with rapt attention.
If anything weird happened to Yexing, they would stop it immediately.
Just as Hilo was about to start, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
A mysterious figure appeared behind Hilo, exuding an incredibly terrifying aura.
“Hey there, Hilo! Long time no see, you still look so laid-back.”
Swoosh!
A cold glint pierced through Hilo’s chest, creating two holes.
Hilo paused their transaction, turning slightly to look.
This was a tall man with black hair that just reached his shoulders, tied in a ponytail, with an elegant fringe hiding part of his forehead, appearing transcendent.
He wore a mask covering half of his face, with the uncovered part of his lips curled slightly into what seemed to be a smile.
His black suit was quite similar to that of an esteemed gentleman from the troupe, like a knight or noble.
“Uncrowned Wanderer?”
Hilo recognized the person behind them.
“Yeah, it’s me. What do you have to say after so long?”
“Pull out your sword.”
“No, no, no. This is a lesson for you, not yet time to pull out your sword.”
Hilo fell silent.
Meanwhile, Yexing was gobsmacked, unable to react to this sudden turn of events.
Mo Rabbit, who had been ready to watch the show nearby, also froze.
Who the hell is this guy?
Where did he come from?
Suddenly appearing was one thing. But to actually pierce Hilo’s chest?!
Even though Hilo isn’t a violent Star Eclipse, they are a Supernova Star Eclipse and a First Generation Star Eclipse; not everyone can afford to provoke them.
And this person actually dared to attack Hilo, signifying they had the same capital.
Mo Rabbit found themselves unable to read him, even doing any sort of divination.
Be it instinct or stars, they were telling her this entity had exceptionally high specs, clearly also a Supernova.
Another detail: Hilo seemed to know them well.
Given this situation, the identity of this person became obvious.
This entity was initially among those who followed the Origin of the Stars. They are also the First Generation Star Eclipse, of Supernova specifications!
Yexing finally snapped out of it.
“What the heck! Who the heck are you?!”
The Uncrowned Wanderer shifted their gaze to Yexing, grinning even wider.
“You possess incredible power, no wonder Hilo came here.”
Yexing caught the hint.
“Are you here for the Wish Machine too?”
“No, I’m here for Hilo.”
This answer threw Yexing off guard.
“Why are you looking for Hilo?” Yexing asked curiously.
“To take him away from this city.”
The Uncrowned Wanderer’s response left Yexing astounded.
“Really? That’s great!”
Then Yexing thought of another problem almost instantly.
“Wait, can’t we finish our business first and then take him away? We have an agreement to fulfill.”
The Uncrowned Wanderer shook their head, with an enigmatic smile.
“No can do. I heard your conversation just now, appearing now is to interrupt your deal.”
“Why?”
This puzzled Yexing.
She only wanted to enhance her spiritual power through Hilo, why would this unfamiliar Star Eclipse interfere?
No clue—no clue at all.
The Uncrowned Wanderer seemed to grasp her confusion.
“Develop this power on your own, shortcuts aren’t good.”
“Huh? Exactly because I couldn’t that’s why I took the shortcut! I didn’t just slack off.”
Yexxing got annoyed.
If it were really easy to get stronger, things would be different.
After such a long time, she tried all sorts of methods, but saw no progress.
It wasn’t her fault her spiritual power stayed stagnant.
Because of this, she decided to trade with Hilo to boost her spiritual power this way.
The Uncrowned Wanderer wasn’t interested in bantering further.
They waved goodbye.
In the next second, Uncrowned Wanderer vanished, still with the sword protruding from Hilo’s chest.
Nobody knew where they went.
Seeing this, Yexing widened her eyes in disbelief.
“How can you leave this easily?!”
Yexing was furious about Uncrowned Wanderer casually taking Hilo away, although she appreciated they took him to avoid harming Waltonka.
However, she still had something else left unfinished!
d*mn it!
She took this grievance to heart!
Yexing stewed angrily as she returned to the theater with Lianhua and the others.
“Let’s go back. Forget about all these issues.”
Kong Yubai followed Yexing, gently stroking her head to comfort her.
“Actually, Yexing, you don’t need to worry about this. Even if you stay as a mascot, we will still protect you. Everyone in the troupe can be your strength, even if it means staying the same.”
“Mmm… I’m grateful, but if I keep treading water, I can’t achieve many things, which makes me feel uneasy.”
While being a lazybones felt nice, she had other commitments like the Dream Narrator.
Yexing promised to help realize someone’s dreams, but the current her couldn’t do it.
If she doesn’t improve her spiritual power and make the Wish Machine more versatile, she would lose her credibility.
Night Star didn’t want to be seen as unreliable, that’s fundamental.
She still had questions though.
Why did the Uncrowned Wanderer take Hilo?
Leaving without getting clear answers was a loss.
No, she would dream and ask the Dream Narrator later.
Uncrowned Wanderer was probably another First Generation Star Eclipse and Hilo or Dream Narrator’s coworker.
If so, the Dream Narrator absolutely knew his information.
Even if it’s useless, she needed to settle this to better harbor resentment!
With that decided, Yexing returned to the theater, no longer troubling over Hilo’s affairs.
Shifted perspective.
An unknown alternate dimension.
Uncrowned Wanderer brought Hilo to this place, finally pulling the sword out of his chest.
Hilo showed no reaction, as if the piercing hadn’t caused him any pain.
“What a lousy meeting.”
This was Hilo’s take on this reunion.
He couldn’t understand why the Uncrowned Wanderer interfered with his plan.
Based on personality, he shouldn’t act so frivolously.
The Uncrowned Wanderer seemed oblivious to Hilo’s statement and said: “Weren’t you looking for that figure?”
“Do you know where He is?”
“Yes, that’s why I brought you here.”
Following Uncrowned Wanderer’s gesture, Hilo saw the mighty edifice hidden within the alternate dimension.
It was a colossal hall resembling a medieval royal castle.
Uncrowned Wanderer smirked subtly.
“He is right inside.”
