Chapter 33: Bold Ideas
“Ah, yes, yes, yes! I’m one of you!”
In order to communicate, Night Lan thought it necessary to disguise herself a bit.
Fortunately, she had plenty of Star Eclipse powers at her disposal.
If she pretended to be a Star Eclipse, no one would be able to see through her.
Hmm.
Just like a husky mixed in with a pack of wolves.
“What brings you here?”
“Um… it’s only natural for peers to attract each other, right? So, it’s not surprising for similar beings to meet.”
Night Lan said this with all seriousness.
As if she was stating an obvious fact.
And this reasoning earned her a nod from Li Yan.
It was indeed true that like attracts like.
As for whether there would be intersections, that depended on the Star Eclipse itself.
Li Yan glanced at Star Sheng, who was behind Night Lan, and noticed her state was similar to his own.
It seemed that both were under the control of the powerful “peer” in front of them.
Definitely a high-profile entity.
The overflowing power from her gave him a feeling of needing to submit.
An unbreachable existence.
Feeling the gap between them, Li Yan gradually calmed down.
Once Night Lan saw he had no other thoughts, she released her control over the puppet strings.
But Star Sheng still remained under control.
This little loli wasn’t as stable compared to Li Yan.
She didn’t look good.
She needed to be controlled to prevent her from going berserk.
Li Yan looked at Night Lan.
“What do you want to do next?”
“Ah… I just want to know what you guys plan to do. It’s not every day you see a group of peers.”
Night Lan put on a rational, big-shot Star Eclipse act, successfully fooling Li Yan.
“Do you want to join us?”
“Um, let me know the specifics first, then I’ll consider.”
Li Yan wasn’t holding anything back, no need to be secretive, and stated his thoughts directly.
“I am the embodiment of [Ji]…”
In a sense, he was there to help those less fortunate Star Eclipses.
In the process, Night Lan figured out Li Yan’s obsession.
It seemed he viewed the Star Eclipse as the underdog.
Whenever he appeared, he would witness Star Eclipses being hunted by Night Watchers.
Each Star Eclipse carried a poignant regret.
Li Yan could sense the existence of this regret.
He would only accept the Star Eclipses leaving perfectly, not vanishing with regrets.
Otherwise, he would feel guilty, angry, and sad.
So, Li Yan put forth his efforts to save the dying Star Eclipses.
Using himself as a vessel to carry their obsessions and powers.
Achieving symbiosis.
Only when the obsessions of the Star Eclipses were fulfilled would they truly perish.
To some extent, it resembled a certain trope.
It’s like those grudging ghosts can only reach Buddha or god status once their desires are fulfilled.
After analyzing all this, Night Lan fell silent.
She felt quite impressed.
This guy seemed like the savior of the Star Eclipses.
Whenever nearby Star Eclipses were on the brink of dying, he showed up right on time.
Offering them a brief second life to help fulfill their obsessions.
Fortunately, there weren’t many Star Eclipses in Pinghaishi.
Or perhaps Li Yan had already helped numerous Star Eclipses leave satisfactorily; otherwise, this so-called Star Eclipse organization would only be getting bigger.
And considering his abilities…
Why does he seem like a second-rate version of Night Star Lan?
“How odd…”
He could handle various powers, just like her dear Wish Machine.
Though it was temporary, it was still impressive!
Night Lan clapped her hands, her eyes lighting up.
“I got it! From now on, I’ll call you the Star Eclipse Savior!”
“Uh…”
Li Yan was suddenly at a loss for words, feeling that title was downright silly.
“You can just call me Li Yan.”
“What a shame… that title sounds so cool!”
Night Lan sighed in disappointment.
Li Yan finally realized this peer might be a bit eccentric.
“I’ve said what I needed. What about your thoughts?”
“Well~…”
Night Lan stretched out her words, as if wanting to build suspense.
However, Li Yan’s expression remained unchanged, so Night Lan just had to spill the beans.
“From today on, you can call me comrade!”
“You mean…?”
“Yes, that’s right! I’m joining you all to help the wayward Star Eclipses!”
Night Lan’s eyes sparkled as she moved behind Star Sheng, reaching out to stroke her blue hair, seeming quite envious.
While Star Sheng eyed the little goldfish in Night Lan’s hand, not saying much.
“What a cute girl, with a decent heart too, just wanting to make friends with little animals. It’d be such a shame if she vanished with regrets.”
“Do you think the same?”
Li Yan felt a bit moved.
“Um, I guess that’s what I think.”
Well, Night Lan certainly fell victim to first impressions.
If she had encountered an abominably hideous [Ecological Distortion] embodiment, she wouldn’t have this thought at all.
The little loli was definitely a plus.
Night Lan was always honest.
When she said she was a loli enthusiast, she meant it.
And if a loli needed help, she basically would extend a helping hand.
As long as they were good kids.
After learning Night Lan’s thoughts, Li Yan also expressed Star Sheng’s obsession.
“Star Sheng wants to return to the sea.”
“Ah… that probably won’t happen for a while. If she appears outside, the Night Watchers will chop her up in no time.”
Night Lan was well aware of the immense strength within the Night Watchers.
Even if Star Sheng created numerous dangerous mutated creatures, the Sunlight Night Watchers could easily wipe them out.
Going outside was a one-way ticket to d*ath.
The Night Watchers held a deep grudge against the Star Eclipse that destroyed the marine ecosystem.
They won’t turn a blind eye to it.
Li Yan understood this point as well.
That was the challenge.
Just when he thought Night Lan wouldn’t be able to manage it, a confident voice promptly rang out.
“Don’t worry! I’ll sort everything out!”
“Do you have a way to deal with the Night Watchers?”
“I can give it a try; only after trying will I know.”
“Then it’s up to you.”
Night Lan nodded lightly, then turned to look at Star Sheng.
She reached out to touch her blue hair, then pinched her soft little cheek, only letting go once her heart felt satisfied.
Seeing her yearning gaze, Night Lan knew what she was craving.
“Um~ I can’t let you have the little goldfish for now. We can talk about it later.”
“Why not…” Star Sheng’s expression fell.
“Don’t worry; it will be yours sooner or later. I’m just fostering her for a while.”
Night Lan comforted her.
Time was getting late; it was time to head back.
“I’ll take my leave now; see you next time.”
The next instant, Night Lan’s figure vanished without a trace.
Once she left, all the restraints on Star Sheng disappeared.
“What a strange stranger…”
On the other side.
Li Yan looked at the recently mutated fish in the tank.
“Star Sheng, I’ll bring you some new friends.”
“Thank you…”
The scene shifted.
Night Lan reappeared in the lounge of the Night Watcher Base.
Zero Meow was still sitting on the bed drawing, not sleeping.
“Meow?”
Seeing Night Lan return, Zero Meow couldn’t help but ask.
“Did you solve the problem? You came back so quickly, meow.”
“Not really; let’s discuss it tomorrow. It’s time to sleep.”
Calculating the time, it was about time for a break.
Night Lan had a bold idea brewing, planning to test it out tomorrow.
This might be an unprecedented decision.
