Chapter 21: The Great Monarch
In the ensuing time, Neko Shinna presented a plethora of snacks.
A few young girls sat together, chitchatting about their daily lives, creating an incredibly warm atmosphere.
Night Lan, like the little sister of the group, lay on White Fish’s lap, watching Zero Meow draw some spicy art, feeling utterly satisfied.
These spicy illustrations captured the growing details of White Fish and the others, almost like a slideshow.
Even though three years had passed in this future, there were some things she could still adapt to.
The friendships among her friends hadn’t changed.
Night Lan could still revel in the lighthearted and enjoyable ambiance.
It was simply the best.
Meanwhile, at the Rising Sun Theater…
Lianhua performed one puppet show after another, each one a retelling of stories involving the theater group members and the audience.
Night Star watched with great interest.
“Hmm~ Nothing much has changed.”
Indeed.
Her stories with the theater group members hadn’t changed due to the Origin of the Stars.
They were still the tales she remembered.
It seemed that Source of White didn’t meddle with her life in this future, perhaps not even making an appearance in front of anyone.
Under these circumstances, it seemed rather difficult to find her.
Soon, Night Star inquired about the origins from the theater members.
In this future world, the Source of Kuro had not appeared.
Some minor details were different.
The Ballad Conductor hadn’t received the strengthening from Kuro.
And the genteel gentleman and the fraudster hadn’t experienced the mysterious powers that swept across the theater troupe either.
However, they were still eliminated by Night Star Lan.
The reason was, of course, her aversion to that disaster-causing fellow.
The gentleman and the fraudster also gained complete memories, improving themselves, thanks to Night Star’s wishes.
Night Star was quite satisfied with that.
If the Ballad Conductor of this future didn’t kick the bucket, it would’ve greatly upset her.
That kind of First Generation Star Eclipse shouldn’t exist.
Speaking of which, she wondered how Loti Shana was doing.
It was said that the anomalies in the Hero Cemetery had still erupted, and that this future version of her had resolved it effortlessly, currently resting in the Star Eclipse Nation.
Without finding Origin of the Stars, how Loti Shana would train seemed uncertain.
“I want to visit the Star Eclipse Nation.”
Night Star said to those nearby.
“I’ll go with you.”
Kong Yu Bai, not trusting Night Star to venture alone, decided to accompany her.
Naturally, Night Star had no objections.
A little while later, the Theater Door to the Star Eclipse Nation swung open.
With curiosity in her heart, Night Star stepped inside to see what had changed.
Space transformed.
Night Star stood atop a hill in the Star Eclipse Nation, gazing at a land carpeted with flowers.
So beautiful~
“Hmm~ As expected, there’s no change.”
At least on the surface.
The backyard was still a backyard, no two ways about it.
Loti Shana still couldn’t escape the fate of her Star Eclipse Nation turning into Night Star Lan’s backyard.
Night Star then tuned into her senses, noticing some differences.
“Why does it feel like there are more star eclipses in the Star Eclipse Nation?”
Kong Yu Bai smiled.
“Those are friendly star eclipses contained from reality; their obsessions are milder, not warranting any extermination, but unsure of how to deal with them, they can only live here in the Star Eclipse Nation. This was also your idea, Night Star.”
“I see, it’s still that Star Eclipse Nation.”
Originally, the Star Eclipse Nation was a spatial domain Loti Shana used to control the star eclipses.
But now, it seems to have truly become a refuge for Star Eclipse embodiments.
Like a special domain exclusively for star eclipses.
As the monarch of this nation, Loti Shana must have her own feelings about it.
“Where is Loti Shana now?”
“I’ll look into it.”
In these three years, Night Star had brought Kong Yu Bai and others to the Star Eclipse Nation many times, enabling her to recognize that imposing loli monarch.
If that loli monarch wasn’t in her castle, she’d likely be mingling incognito among the star eclipses.
“Found her.”
Kong Yu Bai quickly detected a special presence amidst the clusters of star eclipses with her sensitivity.
“Let’s go.”
“Mm.”
Kong Yu Bai took Night Star’s hand, strolling leisurely through the flowers, savoring the slow-paced romantic vibe of the moment.
In a way, the Star Eclipse Nation, filled with blooming flowers, was like a paradise, a perfect date spot.
Such a beautiful floral sea, who wouldn’t love this romantic natural scenery?
Whether it was the first time or the umpteenth, Night Star was always moved by such sights.
Just watching the flowers sway in the breeze was enough to instantly relax her.
Truly deserving of the “backyard” title.
Suddenly, Night Star thought of a name for this Star Eclipse Nation.
“Flower Capital” sounded great; it was ordinary but perfectly matched the atmosphere here.
Of course, she had no idea if Loti Shana would approve.
With such amusing thoughts, Kong Yu Bai led Night Star into the area where the Star Eclipse embodiments resided.
The number of star eclipses had expanded into the thousands.
Aside from the ones from the Hero Cemetery, there were friendly star eclipses from all over the country, forming a cozy little tribe.
As long as their obsessions didn’t clash, these star eclipse embodiments could live in harmony.
At that moment, Night Star noticed many star eclipses gathering together, seemingly encircling something.
She could also hear muffled voices, something about it felt familiar.
“I am your one and only monarch—Loti Shana! Bow before me! I grant you the privilege to live here! Shout the name of your great monarch! You are all my most precious subjects!”
Just then, a question arose.
“What about Night Lan?”
“She is the commoner! In this great nation, only I am the supreme ruler! Everyone else, including Night Lan, are my subjects!”
The surrounding star eclipse embodiments erupted into applause, seemingly supporting Loti Shana’s speech.
After all, it wasn’t their first time; they’d grown accustomed to this routine.
As the monarch of the Star Eclipse Nation, Loti Shana naturally had to maintain enough majesty among her subjects, not allowing anyone to threaten her ruling position.
Night Lan was quite popular among her peers, putting considerable pressure on Loti Shana.
If this continued, Night Lan would surely kick her off the throne sooner or later.
Loti Shana definitely didn’t want to see that happen!
So, the grand monarch often came to areas where star eclipse embodiments congregated to display her majesty and greatness, embodying the spirit of a jester causing a ruckus.
Night Star watched the exceedingly satisfied Loti Shana from afar and couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.
“It seems quite pleased with the status quo, but three years have passed, and it still can’t be tamed into a docile maid. She’s still so arrogant.”
Nonetheless, Night Star genuinely enjoyed this scene.
It was quite rare to see a national monarch mixing with the subjects of star eclipses like this.
This indicated her obsessions were being fulfilled substantially, perfectly aligning with her inner vision of a great monarch.
To the star eclipses here, this was truly an illustrious nation.
And as the one who opened up this Star Eclipse Nation, Loti Shana would be regarded as a magnificent ruler.
