### Chapter 2: Everyone Turns into Star Eclipses
The consciousness of the Star Eclipses Puppet Master originates from Lianhua, embodying the will of Doll City.
The Puppet Master and Lianhua were originally one entity, only separating at the end.
Under the attributes of Star Eclipses, the Puppet Master possesses the strongest power, residing within Little Lian puppet.
This allows Lianhua’s actual self to control some of the powers of Star Eclipses and use them moderately, preventing an overabundance of power that could lead to loss of control and another devastating supernova star eclipse.
As for Yelan,
Not just Lianhua, but the Puppet Master also harbors quite intense feelings towards her, even more so than Lianhua does—so intense that Yelan is slightly scared.
Given Yelan’s personality, she can’t handle such dominant women, so it’s best just to “store” her away.
There’s double the joy, there’s double the pain—that much should be remembered.
“Uwaaah~”
Yelan expresses pain mixed with joy.
At this moment, the Star Eclipses aura on Lianhua gradually weakens, almost entirely returning to Little Lian within.
“Mm…”
Lianhua gently releases Yenan’s wrist, her face blushing as she steps away.
“That’s about it; I can’t really control Little Lian. If she controls me, I’m very likely to keep messing up. So better for Yelan to keep her; she seems much more obedient with you.”
“In that case…”
Yelan adjusts her somewhat tangled pajamas, sinking into thought.
If Lianhua truly can’t control the powers of Star Eclipses, then placing Little Lian by her side isn’t ideal.
But Yelan worries she might not be able to take responsibility.
After all, she’s not exactly reliable!
Handling the tremendous power of supernova star eclipses might result in losing it someday.
What if she entrusts it to a trusted Night Watchman?
That wouldn’t work either, as Lianhua probably wouldn’t agree; plus, Yelan doesn’t have any particularly trusty ones.
So, in the end, keeping Little Lian near would seem to be the only choice.
And Lianhua seemed to think the same.
“Can I leave Little Lian with Yelan? Only you can keep her. No one else.”
“Uh, sure, I’ll take care of her.”
“Um~ That’s such a relief! I’ll visit your house often, so it’s no big deal having her here. Seeing her every day is just like keeping her with me.”
Upon hearing Yelan’s agreement, Lianhua visibly relaxes and smiles delightedly.
“Mmm hmm… I’ll carefully hold Little Lian. You don’t think she’ll suddenly start moving when I’m sleeping, do you?”
Lianhua ponders.
“This… probably won’t happen, right?”
“I suddenly feel kinda scared…”
Yelan feels this could easily turn into a horror movie scene.
With a puppet suddenly moving around at night while the protagonist sleeps—it’s too spooky.
But no matter how scared she is, she has to face it.
If Little Lian doesn’t disrupt daily life, Yulan should accept more peculiar members at home.
Something like that.
Thinking so, Yelan stands and places Little Lian in a visible spot, much like a lucky cat.
“Mm hmm~ This place is perfect.”
In Lianhua’s eyes, Yelan’s powerful stance reflects as a slight smile.
“A wonderful position, I think Little Lian might love it.”
“Great~”
Yelan retakes her seat, talking to Lianhua as they normally did.
“Lianhua, how’s your family now?”
“Hmm… My stepmother may be in prison due to solid evidence; uncertain when she’ll get out. As for my father, he believes I’m dead and unaware of my current state.”
Since Yelan and Yulan returned from the ‘past,’ the so-called reality was corrected by the Stars.
Just like how the remaining supernova star eclipse aura in Shanghe City vanished.
Many details changed as a result.
For instance, the stepmother faced jail time for cooperating with criminals.
Meanwhile, the father, remorseful over his daughter’s d*ath, remained despondent, living with guilt towards Lianhua.
The three men who kidnapped Lianhua were executed without reprieve, as confirmed by their information provided to the Night Watchmen.
To Yelan’s curiosity, “How do you feel about your family, Lianhua?”
“Well… Hate my stepmom, she’s the worst. Indeed, I only ever had one mother,” Lianhua paused after saying this, seemingly unsure what to add next.
Yelan blinked, asking further.
“No more to say?”
“Aside from… Even though I hate her, she paid the price for her actions. All I ask is that she never reappears.”
Lianhua is kind-hearted, choosing not to harbor hatred.
Avenging herself or retaliating isn’t her style.
Yelan accepts this well.
She too despises the stepmother who brought harm upon Lianhua; even without capital punishment, she’d rather see her locked up forever.
Forever was the way to go!
That hateful woman deserved no sympathy.
“How about your father?”
“Father… I’m annoyed by bringing the stepmother home and betraying Mom who passed but now he regrets it. So, I forgive him.”
“That works then.”
Family harmony is important; Yelan cares deeply about this.
Lianhua continued sharing her thoughts.
“But I definitely won’t see him again. It’s like punishing him. Now, I have a new family with the Rising Sun Theater Group.”
Overall, no longer existing as someone’s daughter and only as the Puppet Master of the Rising Sun Theater Group.
Yelan didn’t know how to persuade otherwise, nor did she want to; she supports Lianhua.
“Yes, I support you.”
“Thank you for your support, Ob~server~” she laughed, clearly reaching the punchline.
“Yelan not just my audience, but of others too. The leader likes you; meeting you is great.”
“Hmm…” Listening about the Rising Sun Theater Group, Yelan suddenly realized something crucial.
Back in the “past,” Mulu mentioned differentiating normal people from Star Eclipses.
Now, knowing Lianhua’s identity, she pondered, why one group hiding a supernova Star Eclipse?
Quite a detail.
Going deeper:
Yelan recalled the group leader, trickster, gentleman, and singer feeling similar to Lianhua, each carrying distinct auras unlike ordinary people or Night Watchmen.
Given Lianhua is a Star Eclipse, the group leader’s aura matching Lianhua suggests…
Everyone in the Rising Sun Theater Group are Star Eclipses!
“Eh…?”
Realizing the shocking conclusion, Yelan froze.
