Chapter 21: Wash Bai Bai
Just as Night Lan was chatting with Sharon, Night Star stepped out of her little house to go hunting for food.
There were plenty of things to eat in the streets.
Night Star wasn’t picky at all.
She casually bought some delicious-looking food and started eating it on the way.
But she didn’t plan on going back; instead, she decided to head over to Yuri’s place.
“Teleport.”
The next second,
Night Star appeared at Yuri’s residence.
“Mmm~”
Munching on a bun-like food, she looked around.
Yuri seemed to be out; he must have left early.
No big deal, though.
He’d come back eventually. So, waiting here wasn’t a problem.
Anyway, Night Star’s goal was to keep an eye on Yuri, see what he was up to.
Now, she sat down and waited for his return.
However, just as she sat down, a terrifying aura silently approached and assaulted her.
“Mm, so troublesome,” Night Star glanced but made no move.
The figure attacking her froze instantly and stayed in a peculiar pose nearby, almost like time had stopped.
Or maybe it didn’t.
In fact, it was Night Star exerting control with her 【Doll City】.
“Sigh~”
Swallowing her food, she stared dismally at the attacking figure.
That was the Cursed Bird, a beautiful young girl with black hair and white eyes.
Also an unconscious danger, the Star Eclipses emitted a pungent bl**d smell, making her feel uneasy.
This girl had surely killed many people, not just by spreading the Star Eclipses pollution.
If this scenario played out in the future, the Night Watchers would be the first to take her down.
“No idea how Yuri managed to tame Cursed Bird. She doesn’t attack him or follow orders. Could it be that Star power through concept interference?”
Night Star found it absurd.
Yet, it didn’t bother her too much.
It didn’t stop her from filling her belly.
Thus,
Night Star trapped the Cursed Bird with her 【Doll City】 while continuing her breakfast, totally unperturbed.
The Cursed Bird’s awkward posture even added a bizarre charm to her meal. Without the overpowering bl**d scent, it’d be perfect.
Even with a disheveled appearance, her features were quite delicate, becoming a true beauty with minor adjustments.
Whoever turned her into this monster deserved a beating!
Night Star sighed once more and continued eating.
Funny enough,
This street buy surprisingly smelled good.
Quite tasty.
But just as Night Star was about to take another bite, she noticed something unusual on the Cursed Bird’s face.
Seemed like she was more aware?
This stopped Night Star, who began observing closely.
“Oh my~ Not completely unconscious, huh?”
Night Star spotted Cursed Bird’s gaze fixated on her food, eyes sparkling with interest.
Night Star recalled that Star Eclipses don’t need to eat. This must relate to obsession.
She moved the food in front of Cursed Bird, testing if she really cared.
Immediately, Cursed Bird’s focus followed Night Star’s hand, like a cat fascinated by a cat toy.
Clearly, it was about the food.
Not hunger, but obsession.
“Mmm~”
Night Star pondered, then stood up, walked to the controlled Cursed Bird, and presented the sweet-smelling food.
“Want it? Behave yourself and I’ll let you have a bite.”
Cursed Bird didn’t nod, still staring intensely at the food.
Seeing this,
Night Star hesitated, then released the control.
Next second,
Cursed Bird jumped into action. But she didn’t attack; instead, she grabbed the food and began munching on it.
Night Star blinked curiously, finding this very amusing.
Now, Cursed Bird seemed docile.
With a surge of courage, Night Star reached out, gently stroking the Cursed Bird’s long black hair.
Such boldness, yet Cursed Bird did not resist, continuing to enjoy the meal.
“Mmm~ So, the trick is to tempt her with snacks?”
Night Star realized suddenly, recalling Yuri’s words.
“Yuri said he picked her up. Maybe he used food to lure her home. How cheeky.”
Never thought Star Eclipses could be tempted like pets.
Unlike wild cats and dogs.
No, wait. Cats and dogs weren’t this dangerous.
Night Star kept petting her head, feeling a glimmer of pity.
This girl clearly suffered a tragedy, hence her current state.
Poor girl…
Once Night Star grew tired, she pulled back her hand.
Now, she thought deeply: Should she help Cursed Bird wash up?
With such a bloodied stench, she must have killed many and not bathed in ages. Feels gross.
Even when petting her head, Night Star felt the texture was off, uncleaned.
“Ugh… couldn’t Yuri clean her when he picked her up?”
Hughes would probably tidy her up.
Since she’s part of Yuri’s troupe, Night Star considered her a comrade now.
Plus, given her snack obsession, there’s no need to fear her anymore.
Look at that—
After eating, Cursed Bird didn’t attack again.
Isn’t this proof of taming?
Deciding to handle it,
Night Star took the subdued Cursed Bird to Yuri’s bathroom to clean her up.
“Whew… Even if I’ve peeked before, this is brutal!”
“Covered in bl**d, whose is it anyway?”
“Wow, Yuri actually has no bath products? He uses plain water to bathe?!”
“Mmm, guess I’m teleporting back, Cursed Bird, stay here, okay?”
…
Hours later,
Yuri finally returned from outside to the living room.
As he noticed some details, alarm bells rang.
“Someone visited? Who?”
Suddenly, he heard footsteps nearing from the bathroom direction.
“Night Star…”
Yuri’s lip twitched. Even without his mask partially hiding his face, his eyes betrayed his shock.
This sudden appearance startled him.
Thought enemies found their hideout.
Was looking into moving.
“What do you want?”
“To check on you, since I’ll be following you, coming here isn’t odd, right?”
Night Star found it strange.
Yuri recalled indeed such talk.
“Where’s Cursed Bird?”
Surveying the room, he sniffed a faint bl**d scent, likely from the “monster” Cursed Bird.
“She’s… don’t be surprised if you see her soon…”
Night Star’s lips lifted, looking mysteriously smug.
