Chapter 41: Melon! Ghost!
At the top of the tower.
The Puppet Master stared blankly at her fair, delicate palms, her slender fingers instinctively grasping at nothing, as if trying to catch something.
“How strange, it’s empty.”
It felt like her heart was yearning for something, wanting to obtain or find something.
What was lost was very important.
“Ah.”
The Puppet Master gazed at the hazy dawn sky, and her body began to float upwards.
The stage was being set, the puppet show was just beginning, and she wasn’t really needed yet.
She was the star of this puppet show.
But the time for the star to make a grand entrance had not yet come.
Besides, the mischievous troublemakers had not been completely dealt with, and there was still plenty of time.
In that case, she should first go look for what she had lost.
…..
On the street.
A silver-haired loli was sneakily hiding in a corner, trying to avoid people’s gaze.
According to rumors, this was the only way to escape the terrifying chase.
Night Star could see that pedestrians were connected by numerous thin lines, moving in a way that resembled puppet strings, as if their thoughts were being controlled.
“Hmm… did Lianhua turn everyone into puppets?”
Night Star poked her head out, curiously observing and analyzing the situation at hand.
Since they had become “puppets,” did that mean she could treat them as if they were not normal people?
If so, there was no need for troublesome interactions!
No socializing, no more social anxiety.
“Hmm, just treat them like NPCs in a game, nothing to be afraid of.”
Gaining some courage, Night Star prepared to dash to the next blind spot, hoping not to alert those passersby.
From a distance, everything appeared peaceful.
But Night Star knew well that this cheerful atmosphere was for the “puppets” and had nothing to do with her.
Once she stepped into their line of sight, these seemingly friendly pedestrians would turn into terrifying creatures, chasing her like zombies—it was horrifying just to think about.
Night Star dreaded becoming the center of attention.
Being the focus of so many eyes felt terrible.
Whoosh!
Night Star quickly dashed to the next blind spot. Once she arrived, she poked her head out cautiously, trying to see if anyone had noticed her.
Fortunately, no one was paying attention to her.
Phew~
Just as Night Star sighed in relief, she suddenly heard a noise behind her that froze her little body in place.
Thud!
“Wait! No way! Could it be Ji?!”
Gulp~
Night Star swallowed hard and spun around, only to find nothing there.
In other words, the noise was not made by a person, but by something else.
Night Star blinked her big, cute eyes in confusion.
“Eh?”
She spotted a golden retriever and an orange cat happily playing on the ground, looking very harmonious.
“Phew~ So it’s just a kitty and a doggo—what a scare!”
Night Star patted her flat chest.
She genuinely liked cute little animals; she often scrolled through adorable pet videos online, and cloud-raising pets was her favorite pastime.
Night Star carefully approached the two frolicking animals and crouched down.
The golden retriever and the orange cat noticed her and paused their antics.
Night Star looked at them with a cute smile.
“Doggo, am I lucky today?”
“Woof!”
“Kitty, how’s my luck?”
“Meow~”
“Mmm~ Not bad, I’m feeling more confident about finding Lianhua!”
Night Star’s confidence bubbled up like she was charged with universal power, and her aura instantly shifted.
However, this silly silver-haired loli seemed to have overlooked a crucial detail.
Just as Night Star was basking in her joy, a ferocious bark echoed through the air.
“Woof!!”
“Huh?”
Night Star turned, puzzled, only to find the doggo looking a bit off.
The golden retriever had taken on a vicious expression, its body hunched forward as if ready to attack.
Meanwhile, the orange cat was also bristling, as though it had spotted its arch-nemesis.
Only then did Night Star see the faint, transparent strings connecting parts of their bodies.
“Ah…?” Night Star was stunned.
Then the golden retriever lunged at her, and Night Star “whoosh” took off running.
“Wahhh! Why did even the little animals turn into puppets?! Lianhua, you bully! Once I find you, I’ll definitely spank you! A thousand times! That’s not enough!”
……
After what felt like an eternity, Night Star had no clue how far she had run to shake off those creatures drawn by the cat and dog, nearly dying of exhaustion.
Now she was hiding beside a trash can, her petite frame fitting perfectly against its size, making for a flawless hiding spot.
“Hmm… feeling a bit dizzy.”
Night Star held her small head with a troubled expression.
The first time she had used “Super Speed B” for a sprint, she had ended up faceplanting into the ground, so she dared not push herself.
She felt it was time to take a good rest.
One day, she would be the fastest runner in Yun Chang City, running nonstop all day long.
Yes, running without tiring was her aspiration.
“Ha…”
Night Star began to relax her body and mind.
This spot should be safe, and there was no need to worry about being discovered. She could rest here for a while.
After resting, she would continue her journey—she would definitely reach the finish line.
Mainly because she couldn’t just take a taxi; otherwise, Night Star wouldn’t need to run there.
Wahhh~
Just when Night Star was preparing to settle down and recuperate, a voice suddenly popped up next to her.
“Hello~”
Oh no! Not again!
“Eek!”
In the next second, goosebumps shot up all over Night Star’s body, and she wanted nothing more than to escape at lightning speed.
However, the next sentence made her freeze in place.
“Night Star, don’t panic, it’s me, Eypar!”
“Huh?” Just as Night Star was about to roll away, she paused and turned to see the familiar ghost girl behind her, tilting her head in confusion.
Eypar gave an awkward smile, her hair swaying back and forth, showcasing her inner joy.
“Ehehe~ I saw a lot of people running earlier, so I thought I’d come join the fun. I didn’t expect to actually find you, what a coincidence!”
Seeing Eypar’s goofy smile, Night Star’s tense body began to relax, and she slowly crawled back.
“Eypar… were you trying to scare me just now?” Night Star stared seriously at the ghost girl in front of her.
Eypar instantly adopted an innocent expression.
“No, absolutely not! I just came to say hi!”
“Mmm…”
Night Star narrowed her eyes at Eypar’s joyfully swaying hair, her gaze turning icy.
“I dislike liars.”
Eypar’s body stiffened, and she quickly clenched her fists to gently thump her head, playfully sticking out her tiny pink tongue.
“Ehehe~”
“See, I knew it!”
Night Star was certain this ghost girl was up to no good.
If the timing weren’t so off…
Right now, Night Star just wanted to go take a big nap and make a wish that she could touch Eypar’s body, then flip her over and spank her like there was no tomorrow.
Spank her a thousand times! That’s still not enough!
