Chapter 29: Guess What
Night Star wandered around inside the Star Network, enjoying a little me-time.
Suddenly, a voice echoed through the air.
“My eyes will see through your true self.”
“My hands will cleanse your evil thoughts.”
“My sword will shatter your will.”
“Who are you? Why are you hiding your presence?”
Night Star froze, feeling a piercing gaze lock onto her.
Looks like she’d been caught.
Not that it was surprising.
After all, her Existence Interference wasn’t enhanced by the Wish Princess right now, so it was still easy for skilled practitioners to notice her.
But she wasn’t a bad person; she was quite well-known in the industry, so she could probably bluff her way out of it.
Night Star turned around, boosting her presence just a tad.
“Hello~”
The person in front of her was a deep blue-haired man who looked all too familiar.
Wait a second… wasn’t that Yun Bo?!
Wow, she didn’t expect to bump into him so soon!
She had thought the founder of the Star Network would be busy.
Yun Bo recognized the tiny silver-haired figure before him as well.
“Audience Performer, long time no see! How have you been?”
Once he realized that the sneaky figure wasn’t an invader, Yun Bo relaxed, his demeanor shifting to warmly welcoming in a snap.
“Uh, I’m doing alright! I just came to check things out; I promise I won’t disrupt your work.”
“Your presence is most welcome! Without you and Night Lan from the Night Watchers, we wouldn’t have developed this far. I’m really grateful for what you and Night Lan have done. Following your footsteps, I aim to spread harmonious coexistence throughout the world.”
Yun Bo wasn’t just focusing on his home country.
After all, Star Eclipses and Star Holders weren’t exclusive to Huaxia.
There were plenty of disputes abroad that needed handling too.
It might be tough, but Yun Bo wouldn’t stop moving forward.
He would continue spreading his ideals and attracting like-minded folks to change the horrible situations.
Even if the road ahead was drenched in bl**d and violence, Yun Bo wouldn’t give up.
He had come this far, after all.
“Good luck with that! I’ll probably try to do my part too.”
Night Star cheered him on, channeling her inner cheerleader.
“Yep! You’re more likely to achieve your ideals than I am. We’ve got a shared path ahead, and I’ll keep following your lead. I believe you’ll create a brighter future.”
“Eh heh heh~ Thanks for the compliment!”
Night Star blushed a bit, feeling all bashful.
Let’s be real; initially, all she wanted was for the Night Watchers to accept the Rising Sun Theater Group. She wasn’t aiming for any grand goals like Yun Bo.
If she achieved her objectives, she’d probably just kick back and relax.
Just let things flow naturally.
As long as the Rising Sun Theater Group’s stability wasn’t disrupted, she’d be fine.
If the performance environment for the group went downhill, Night Star Lan would certainly step in to meddle.
As for what Yun Bo had mentioned…
To expect this lazy pup to work towards such lofty goals? Good luck with that.
Yun Bo was simply overthinking things.
Of course, what Night Star and Night Lan were doing could be seen as fostering that kind of environment.
Moving forward, it would all depend on Yun Bo’s efforts.
Night Star Lan just wanted to hang back and enjoy her laid-back, fish-out-of-water life.
That was what her happy life was all about!
However, Yun Bo thought she was one with grand aspirations.
Talk about a major misunderstanding.
After a few more casual exchanges, Yun Bo had to attend to his duties, and they parted ways.
Night Star already had permission to explore this place; her access level was nearly on par with Yun Bo, so sneaking in was quite unnecessary.
She just wanted to keep a low profile—no need to be swarmed by strangers.
Having too much popularity could be a drag sometimes.
After Yun Bo left, Night Star continued to stroll around, hiding her presence.
After wandering for a while, she still hadn’t found anything interesting like what Mo Rabbit had described.
Also, where were all the little Lolis?
Could it be that she was tricked into this wild goose chase?
When she got back, revenge was definitely on her mind.
“Why aren’t there any little Lolis? Does Yun Bo not like them? How awful! A cute mascot is crucial for any group! I need to bring this up the next time we meet!”
As she grumbled, she noticed she’d wandered close to a certain department.
Was it the HR department?
Currently, the Star Network was in dire need of personnel compared to the Night Watchers.
The Night Watchers were a state-run organization, always bringing in fresh bl**d.
The Star Network, on the other hand, was a privately founded organization, relying heavily on recruiting to expand its influence.
At that moment, the HR department was open.
Night Star couldn’t help but peek inside and quickly found herself intrigued.
The sleeping Wish Princess seemed to have received her wish.
Right there, at the HR desk, was a petite figure that looked adorably cute.
It was a Loli!
“Oh my gosh… there really is a Loli!”
From afar, she spotted a girl with long black hair, looking quiet as a mouse.
Since she was the only one in the office, she must’ve been a bit bored, scrolling through something on her phone, her tiny feet swinging around, emitting cuteness straight to the heart.
Night Star poked her head around the door, trying to be the stealthiest peeper in history.
She thought turning down her presence would keep her off the radar.
But then, an unexpected scene unfolded.
The girl staring at her phone suddenly lifted her head and looked straight at the door, a faint gray light flickering in her eyes as if she’d sensed Night Star’s presence.
“If you have something to say, come in; you don’t need to stand outside.”
The girl’s voice was slightly chilling, devoid of any emotional tones, giving off a pure vibe.
Night Star was taken aback.
Even without the Wish Princess’s enhancements on her Existence Interference, she shouldn’t have been so easily detected.
Unless this little Loli was on the same level as Yun Bo.
Like, super high-tier, on the level of Sunlight.
If that were the case, the Star Network was truly packed with hidden gems.
Even a little Loli turned out to be this strong!
“Uh…”
Night Star pondered for a moment.
Since she’d already been discovered, she decided to drop the act.
“Well, um… hello there~ You can call me Audience Performer; please take care of me.”
With an awkward smile, Night Star stepped inside, not even pretending to be smooth.
“Audience Performer…”
The girl mused.
“Hmm?”
Night Star nearly gasped, almost stuttering.
She shouldn’t have exposed her identity in this timeline.
Could it be that during the three years she was out, this girl somehow got to know her future self?
“Y-y-you…”
The black-haired girl tilted her head slightly.
“Is there a problem?”
“How do you know my name?!”
The girl blinked innocently and replied flatly, “Guess.”
