Chapter 68: Awakening
The members of the theater group fell into a deep silence.
They never expected that Night Star would encounter such absurdity in the future.
But it was to be expected.
The Luo Xi that Night Star mentioned was probably the incarnation of Source of White.
It was clear that Night Star was actively searching for Source of White.
And yet, Source of White was the one who approached first.
As if that weren’t enough.
Source of White practically delivered herself on a silver platter.
And Night Star didn’t notice a thing.
How ridiculous could that be?
Seeing Mo Rabbit staring at her with a very strange expression, Night Star became furious and flustered.
“What?! Don’t look at me like that! I’ve doubted her, seriously confirmed things, and after a bunch of evidence, I totally believe her!”
“What evidence?”
“Uh, like, the testimonies of those around me, the detailed information in the database, and even Boss Xiao Jin’s verbal confirmation! If I still doubt after all that, then I must be some paranoid nutjob! Plus, it was future you who led me to Luo Xi’s place! That means you’re in collusion too!”
Mo Rabbit’s lips twitched.
“Wait a minute, as one of the highest-tier existences, isn’t it easy for Source of White to cover up loopholes and truths? Her abilities might even be stronger than your Wish Princess! How can you think she isn’t capable of controlling others, altering reality, or reading minds? Did you underestimate her from the start?”
Night Star’s expression quickly fell, her eyes brimming with grievance.
“I wasn’t underestimating her! I just didn’t expect her to show up at my door…”
Mo Rabbit let out a sigh.
“To be deceived from beginning to end, you really are a terrible Audience Performer.”
“Hmph! You’d be the same if you were in my shoes!”
Night Star was indignant.
“Maybe, but I’d definitely be a bit better. I’m not one of those Loli hunters who can’t move at the sight of a little Loli!”
“Making it sound like I’m a creep or something! Luo Xi and I have been close as lovers! If it were someone I didn’t know, I wouldn’t trust them so easily!”
Mo Rabbit raised a hand to interrupt her self-defense, her expression turning serious.
“Let’s put aside the nonsense. What do you want to do next? What’s your decision? If you’re just going to sulk here like before, I’m going to pretend nothing happened.”
Night Star lowered her head, her eyes filled with reluctance, but her mind was made up.
“I want to head back to the future and confront Luo Xi for an explanation. Then I’ll find a way to drag her back…”
Source of White had mentioned that Kuro and Bai couldn’t exist in the same timeline.
Otherwise, a terrifying disaster would occur.
Even Wish Princess wouldn’t be able to rescue the situation.
But there had to be a way.
The ceiling of the Rising Sun Theater was adorned with an unconscious Source of Kuro.
Right now, it was only useful for lighting.
Even if it had other terrifying effects, they wouldn’t matter to Night Star.
In this situation.
Since they couldn’t exist in the same timeline, why not swap them out?
Using the unconscious Source of Kuro as lighting props in exchange for a clueless little Loli?
That’s a huge profit, right?
Once swapped, she could hang the Source of Kuro on the ceiling of the future theater.
That would keep it under watch by the theater members.
Otherwise, it might fall into the hands of bad people.
That way, both uncontrollable Sources would be in a stable state.
Achieving a perfect ending would be a piece of cake!
Night Star had already thought of a plan, just waiting for the right opportunity to execute it.
But then Mo Rabbit asked curiously.
“Actually, I’m really curious. Why are you so fixated on Source of White? Didn’t you say Source of White is in a very stable state in the future timeline, making it impossible for her to fall into evil hands, and that she wouldn’t disrupt your daily life? Weren’t you originally trying to ensure the stability of everyday life? Since you’ve confirmed her safety, why are you still so hung up on her?”
Night Star’s expression turned distinctly displeased.
“Isn’t the fact that she deceived my feelings enough reason?” (echoing voice)
Mo Rabbit’s lip quirked.
“I think that’s a bit of a stretch…”
“But she stole my first kiss right at the last moment and almost pushed me down on the bed! I was just one step away from being—uh, you know! And then she acted like she’d never see me again! It’s like she wanted a final fling before disappearing to have her fun! Total gold-digging thoughts!”
Night Star’s scandalized voice echoed throughout the theater.
Eventually, she had spilled the beans on the matter.
The atmosphere in the theater fell silent once more.
Even Mo Rabbit couldn’t help but go quiet for a moment.
“This isn’t just emotional deception; she didn’t even spare your body, did she? How much of a fool were you in all of this?”
“Right?! Don’t you think that’s excessive?!”
Of course, during that process, Night Star also took advantage of Luo Xi quite a bit and even enjoyed it.
But the point was that Night Star wanted to take responsibility, wanting to carry on with her.
Even returning to the present was to get to know her immediately.
Yet, the result of this separation was that they’d never meet again.
At this point, Luo Xi didn’t even exist anymore.
Night Star wanted to take responsibility for Luo Xi, but Luo Xi was the one plotting an escape.
How could she stand for that?
Lianhua and the others started getting fired up for Night Star.
“Was that Luo Xi really so cruel? Deceiving the Audience Performer’s first kiss and wanting to do even worse things? That can’t just be swept under the rug!”
“If it concerns the purity of the Audience Performer… then it can’t be overlooked.”
“We definitely need an explanation.”
Mo Rabbit found herself at a loss for words.
She couldn’t persuade Night Star to let go of her feelings.
Looking at Night Star’s attitude, even if she tried to convince her, she wouldn’t listen.
The other members of the theater also supported Night Star’s thoughts.
They had no choice but to support her.
Regardless of whether the Audience Performer’s views were reasonable or unreasonable, right or wrong, they would blindly follow her.
Otherwise, how could the Audience Performer be the spirit pillar of the Rising Sun Theater?
“Do as you will; we can only support you verbally. If you travel back to the future, we can’t follow you now. Only future us can help you. Just assess the situation then to decide if you need assistance, of course, if you think our help is useful.”
Actually, Mo Rabbit was quite interested in going to the future.
Thinking there would definitely be some fun chaos in that timeline.
But it had been confirmed that Wish Princess could only allow Night Star Lan to go and couldn’t take anyone else, which was quite the bummer.
Night Star nodded lightly.
“I’m waiting for Wish Princess to awaken too. I’ll set off tonight. I absolutely must bring Luo Xi back.”
…
As time passed.
Night fell.
Night Star Lan quietly stayed in the Fish Playing House, lying on the bed with her eyes closed, feeling the situation within her.
In the next moment.
A special consciousness awakened, the exceptionally powerful ability fully restored.
Wish Princess had awakened.
