Chapter 51: The Ballad Conductor
A mysterious figure was sent flying back until they crashed into a wall, forced to stop.
“Ah… You suddenly appear out of nowhere and punch me without any warning. Your manners could use some work, kid.”
The mysterious person stood up steadily, as if that punch didn’t hurt them at all.
Night Lan still stared at him coldly.
Her wounds were slowly healing due to the power of Life Blessing.
Her body wasn’t strong to begin with.
She also wasn’t suited for fist-fighting.
That punch was just to vent her negative emotions, so she wouldn’t turn into a Star Eclipse again.
Although she didn’t really hurt this j*rk, it did help her let off some steam.
After officially entering this timeline, Night Lan recognized the identity of this mysterious person.
He had the aura of a Star Eclipse, and an extraordinarily high one at that, likely even a Supernova.
But even if that was the case, Night Lan wasn’t scared.
“I won’t let you harm my friends. Although you haven’t done anything yet, your thoughts make me angry. I can’t calm down until I’ve killed you at least once.”
The mysterious person chuckled lightly.
“Heh, do you know who you’re talking to? Since you have such power, you must understand the situation here. Do you know what it means to anger a Supernova Star Eclipse? With this city, I could easily destroy it.”
The mysterious person burst forth with overwhelming might, exerting immense pressure.
This was a terrifying Star Eclipse vibe, enough to make any Night Watcher change color.
The mysterious person grinned widely.
“Even though you hit me, I’ll be polite and introduce myself: I am the Ballad Conductor, a Supernova Star Eclipse, and one of the earliest Star Eclipses to have been born. I enjoy orchestrating tragedies and savoring despair. After hearing this, do you regret anything?”
Night Lan’s eyes remained icy, unmoved.
“So what if you are? Are you proud?”
Her expression stayed the same, as if the Ballad Conductor’s introduction held no significance for her.
“Even if you’re a Supernova Star Eclipse, you have no right to hurt my friends.”
Night Lan’s eyes glowed a deep blue, filled with intense murderous intent.
Seeing this, the Ballad Conductor’s pupils dilated slightly, sensing a massive threat.
“Who are you?”
Joke!
Not even his early companions posed a survival threat to him.
Why was this black-haired girl able to do so easily?
Just a single glance made him instinctively afraid.
Only the long-lost Origin of Stars could manage that!
Night Lan ignored him and softly muttered three words.
“Go d*e.”
The very moment she spoke…
Miracle wish-power instantly responded.
The Ballad Conductor had no time to react before he exploded.
Boom!
His figure vanished without a trace.
Night Lan exhaled, clutching her throbbing head.
It seemed that killing a Supernova was already at her limit.
With the previous few wishes, she felt utterly exhausted.
Like after fulfilling the Dream Narrator’s wish.
“Oh man, I’m beat…”
Night Star, synchronized with Night Lan, had already fainted. Yet, Night Lan couldn’t collapse just yet.
She turned and soon appeared in front of Star Sheng.
“Excuse me, who…?”
Star Sheng stared curiously at the sudden appearance of the black-haired girl, feeling somewhat awkward, as if unaccustomed to dealing with strangers.
At least dealing with small animals came naturally to her.
But talking to ordinary people was impossible.
Star Sheng was already contemplating retreating.
But then Night Lan’s voice interrupted her thoughts.
“That!”
These two words were practically yelled out by Night Lan.
“My name is Night Lan! Please be my friend!”
“Huh?”
Star Sheng cocked her head confusedly, clearly not getting it.
This request was so sudden.
Why would this stranger suddenly want to become friends with her?
Is she evil?
But she’s so cute… like a little animal… must not be bad.
“Why?”
“Because you’re cute!”
As of now, they were still strangers, and this reason seemed more fitting.
“What a random reason…”
Star Sheng mumbled, feeling slightly relieved.
This was the first time someone had spontaneously wanted to be her friend.
Strange as it was, it was also the first.
“So… do you like animals?”
“Yes!”
This was genuine from Night Lan.
She loved all cute animals and would never hate them.
Hearing this, Star Sheng exhaled deeply and stammered.
“That… interacting with animals is my only hobby… If you’re okay with it, we can be friends… by the way, my name is Star Sheng.”
“Mmm! Thanks!”
Night Lan extended her hand, shaking hands with Star Sheng.
Thus, their relationship was confirmed.
Before Star Sheng could ask anything further, Night Lan let go of the hand, her expression becoming serious.
“After this, I will leave. We’ll meet again.”
“Where are you going?”
“To your future.”
With those words, Night Lan vanished instantaneously, leaving Star Sheng standing there dazed.
“Eh? Eh? Eh?”
At the same time…
A figure reappeared nearby, exactly the Ballad Conductor Night Lan had wished gone.
“She left? What an unexpected presence…”
The Ballad Conductor’s aura was significantly weaker compared to before.
“That fool probably doesn’t know that Supernovas don’t d*e. ‘Go d*e’ doesn’t actually make me disappear.”
This left him a bit battered.
For example, his strength was severely weakened.
This might take a while to recover.
He then began reflecting on what happened.
“What an awful ability. Could she be the true Origin of Stars? But her aura doesn’t match, so perhaps a powerful being other than the Origin.”
The Ballad Conductor recalled the details, garnering significant info.
The girl’s power hadn’t reached its peak.
Yet, she effortlessly crushed a single-digit Supernova Star Eclipse.
Her abilities likely control time laws.
Maybe he did something unbearable in her future, prompting her to appear here.
No matter what, this isn’t someone to mess with.
“Tsk tsk.”
The Ballad Conductor glanced disdainfully at the distant blue-haired girl, no longer interested in despair or tragedy.
Who knows if that girl will come back for another k*ll?
There are many forms of despair, and many delicious ones await him.
He didn’t want this to happen here.
Only hoping he wouldn’t run into that weird girl again.
…
Night Lan returned to her original timeline, standing dazed in the basement.
Li Yan was watching her from not far away, wearing a very calm expression.
The next second—
Night Lan snapped out of it.
Or maybe she was controlled by some sort of consciousness; her eyes faintly glowed a pale blue.
“Correction initiated.”
“Star Sheng, now appearing as a human.”
“Ballad Conductor confirmed dead once.”
“Correction complete.”
