Chapter 51: Silence
Night Star Lan faintly recalled the impact of the nine first-generation holders during this time.
The development of history was certainly significant.
Charlize focused on dreams, rarely interfering with reality, and the information obtained from dreams only targeted his initial foes.
After that, he paid no more attention to reality, making his influence almost negligible.
The biggest impact could be forcing Hilo, Oya, and Loti Shana’s war to pause for a while.
Otherwise, who knows what might have happened.
Hilo had a massive influence, almost turning specialized guilds into something that could be found all over the place, barely a step away from building ships to open branches on other continents.
Oya was active among the upper echelons of various countries, establishing diplomatic ties so strong that she even attempted to unite the nations into an alliance, which seemed close to success.
Lanber was even wilder; he traveled around the world, crossing continents without sailing boats.
Legends about him were everywhere, likely to be recorded in books as mythical figures.
William Moore was also quite impressive; even without using Star powers to cause countless tragedies, he created many tales that would last for generations, a true pioneer in art and culture, surely leaving his mark in history.
Loti Shana took things to extremes.
If not for the presence of other first-generation holders, she might have used her unstoppable army to conquer the continent, leaving only one country behind, and even started building ships for overseas expansion.
Now, her nation might currently stand as the most powerful, with significant influence, and if it continues to grow, she will undoubtedly be remembered as a great king by future generations.
After all, achieving such a grand unification is truly extraordinary.
Even if she hasn’t done so yet, her presence has already made great waves.
This was the situation in the West.
And in the East…
Those three first-generation holders also caused substantial impacts.
Si Ma Yi Nan utilized Stars to create a Book of Records, whose contents could replace historical records, immutable by any official, guaranteeing absolute truth and accuracy.
Shen Tu Xiu Ming, by beheading countless villains, became known as the earthly judge of hell, his reputation echoing across the Eastern continent. Some citizens even considered putting his portrait on their doors as a deity, beyond the reach of the current government, to avoid the wrath of this god-like man.
Wen Ren Zuo had already developed the steam engine, with generators soon to follow, solidifying the industrial revolution.
The impact of the nine first-generation holders spread like a plague across the globe, thanks to Kuro, who let slip the so-called enthusiasm.
Would this make Kuro and Bai stronger?
Night Star Lan fell into deep thought.
At this moment, Kuro began to act, waving a big hand to summon the first-generation Star holders, just like how Luo Xi brought Loti Shana there before.
In the blink of an eye.
Nine figures gathered, precisely those empowered by the Stars.
This was their first time together.
“Hoh~ Something amusing to watch~”
Night Star Lan sat meekly beside Luo Xi, eyes scanning those nine first-generation holders, waiting to see their reactions.
These first-generation holders seemed to already understand their situation—being summoned by Kuro—but didn’t expect others to be here too.
Hilo, Oya, and Loti Shana quickly locked eyes, tension thickening the atmosphere as if a fight was imminent.
Charlize was dragged into this mess, occasionally caught in their glares, suggesting they were wary of this man who haunted their nightmares.
The air was thick with tension, ready to explode at any moment.
Without Kuro and Bai watching over, they would have probably erupted into violence.
But then Kuro stepped out to catch their attention.
“Alright, my friends! I didn’t call you here to argue. Please think of this as a reunion, where we can put aside our differences and celebrate the realization of your ideals!”
With Kuro’s intervention, the tense atmosphere finally calmed down, and the few exchanged nods towards Kuro.
“Lord Kuro, it’s been a long time.”
“It surely has, but my attention never wavered from you all. Knowing that you’re using your powers for good makes me very happy.”
Then Kuro conjured a large table laden with sumptuous dishes, visually and olfactory appealing, enough to draw even the hungriest person.
But unfortunately, none of the present individuals had a ravenous appetite for food.
“Come, let us enjoy the food and chat merrily. Share with us what you find interesting. I’m eager to see your passion!”
Under Kuro’s enthusiastic gaze, the nine first-generation holders reluctantly took their seats, mostly compliant with his orders.
Even the laid-back William Moore didn’t make things hard for Kuro.
Luo Xi and Night Star Lan also joined in.
After all, Kuro had prepared spots for them too.
But contrary to his expectations, the atmosphere remained quiet and awkward; they observed each other with glances instead of conversation.
Mostly, everyone was strangers, except for those few who had prior knowledge or investigations.
Such gatherings usually wouldn’t become lively.
Night Star Lan couldn’t be bothered with complaints; she knew exactly what to expect.
Hilo, Oya, Loti Shana, and Charlize already had existing grudges, glaring at each other.
Lanber was even worse, a stranger to everyone else, quietly observing, far from cheerful.
William Moore seemed disinterested, possibly lost in thought or plotting tragic scenarios.
Si Ma Yi Nan, Wen Ren Zuo, and Shen Tu Xiu Ming came from the distant East, familiar only with each other, unfamiliar with anyone else.
Kuro’s efforts to liven up the gathering had no hope; only Kuro’s enthusiasm could sustain any excitement.
Seeing this, Kuro didn’t insist, still maintaining a smile.
“Hmm~ I thought you’d be excited to join, but it seems not. In that case, let’s consider this a chance to get acquainted. You can talk to whoever interests you and maybe make some friends.”
“Mm-hm.”
Night Star Lan nonchalantly ate beside Luo Xi.
Even though the atmosphere was awkward and silent, the food was delicious and she savored every bite.
Free food, after all, is too good to waste, and watching these awkward moments only added to her entertainment value.
Plus, with Luo Xi’s presence, leaving uneaten food seems wasteful.
A couple of the first-generation holders couldn’t help but glance at Night Star Lan, impressed and curious.
It was amazing how she managed to eat so enthusiastically amidst the silence.
What a talent.
