Chapter 61: An Unexpected Save
The sudden appearance was none other than a senior assassin from a prestigious dark guild. This skilled individual possessed powerful stars, making them one of the top assassins in this particular mission.
He was very interested in the task, knowing that the Night Watchers Organization would send some top-notch guards.
He wanted to see just how strong they were. If he could complete this mission with the help of a guard, his achievement wouldn’t be comparable to some routine tasks.
Just a moment ago, he saw the strength of that Night Watcher. He could only describe it with an expletive.
If it were a face-to-face battle, he’d only be good for being instantly wiped out.
But if it came down to underhanded tactics, he might be slightly better at it.
The black-haired assassin adjusted the mask on his face, glaring straight at the Blank Songstress behind the two girls.
“If possible, I don’t want to harm the target. Can you just come along quietly?”
White Paint took a step forward, blocking Night Lan and the Blank Songstress, showing no fear whatsoever.
Seeing this, the black-haired assassin calmly said, “Who are you?”
“Standing before you is Night Watcher White Paint. I won’t let you succeed.”
“Courage is commendable. But I wonder if your courage matches your strength.”
The black-haired assassin didn’t want to waste any time; he intended to take away the Blank Songstress right away.
Once that silver-haired man returned, he might be faced with d*ath.
“Hmph.”
As the black-haired assassin got closer, White Paint’s eyes began to turn icy cold.
The colder she was towards her enemy, the stronger her stars would become.
This is what Dad said.
This assassin wanted to hurt the people she was protecting, so this anger only turned into a coldness directed at him.
“Cryo North Breeze.”
A lot of ice dust quickly materialized around White Paint, making her look like a legendary snow maiden.
The ice dust then condensed into an ice-blue sword, smaller than Bai Yuan’s sword but still radiating a fearsome chill!
Seeing this, the black-haired assassin stiffened up and launched an attack.
Zzzz!
A shadow of dark matter moved swiftly across the ground, charging toward White Paint.
“Freeze!”
White Paint swung her sword, spreading the ice dust and crystals around, freezing the ground shadow with Bai Yuan’s star force!
White Paint’s current spiritual power wasn’t sufficient to match Bai Yuan’s level. Facing a powerful star holder would result in defeat.
But Bai Yuan left behind a substantial amount of star force by throwing out the ice sword, giving White Paint a slight boost.
White Paint’s spirit was linked to Bai Yuan’s, allowing her to use some of his remaining star force to elevate her combat skills significantly.
Back in reality, White Paint’s coldness had frozen the ground shadow, but it broke apart after merely a few seconds.
“Haha.”
The black-haired assassin sneered.
“I thought you were something, but you’re just a kid who hasn’t grown out their fur, thinking you can freeze the entire hall like that guy did?”
“You think you can?” White Paint’s eyes grew icier.
But as the assassin said, she was just starting to use her stars and had little battle experience. Even the forces left by her father couldn’t be fully utilized.
She was going to lose and wasn’t even able to delay things anymore.
What should she do?
She couldn’t retreat.
Once she retreated, Night Lan and Blank Songstress would be unprotected.
But if the black-haired assassin attacked again, she couldn’t block it this time.
Even then, she wouldn’t budge.
White Paint wouldn’t allow the people she protected, especially Night Lan, to get harmed!
Just then, something unexpected happened.
A strange presence suddenly appeared within everyone’s range.
“What?”
The black-haired assassin preparing to attack froze in place and turned his head toward the entrance.
A tall magician entered the arena, walking directly toward the stage.
When everyone saw this, they were stunned.
Especially Night Lan, who looked incredulous.
“Group Leader? What are you doing here?”
The person who had just appeared was the Group Leader of the Rising Sun Theater Group!
His attire drew attention, looking very familiar to Night Lan.
The Group Leader walked over, not hurriedly, but he seemed to move in the blink of an eye, reaching the stage below.
“Can I ask if this is for performances?”
The Group Leader’s voice echoed, exactly as Night Lan remembered.
The black-haired assassin remained motionless, staring at the magician as if they were a statue, his body tensed.
This guy’s aura was off.
Being a star holder himself, the black-haired assassin naturally knew about these star eclipses, difficult creatures to k*ll even compared to humans.
Guarding against star eclipses was part of the Night Watcher’s job, and the assassin didn’t want any funny business involving them.
Preparing to observe, he thought about withdrawing, but then something unbelievable happened.
A girl with black hair walked up to the magician obviously, hesitating for no reason.
Wait!
That’s odd.
If she’s a guard, shouldn’t she recognize a star eclipse?
Even if she does, isn’t she afraid of getting close to a contaminated area?
Seeing Night Lan approach, White Paint and Blank Songstress were stunned.
“Night Lan! Don’t go!”
White Paint tried to pull her back, but when she snapped out of it, Night Lan was already on stage, confronting the magician.
“How…?”
White Paint clearly sensed that person was a star eclipse manifestation and of high rank.
To deal with such a threat, at least two Sunlight Night Watchers would need to be called.
But Night Lan…
White Paint felt bewildered and began losing her composed state with the stars fading away.
Under the stage, the Group Leader calmly observed the girl in front of him.
“Hello, ma’am.”
“Um um! Nice to meet you! You must be the Group Leader of the Rising Sun Theater Group?”
“Yes.”
The Group Leader was confused. Why would this little lady know his name?
“It’s like this – I really enjoy watching your performances. Whether it’s magic, comedy, or acrobatics, they’re all fantastic! If you ever perform, could I be your audience?”
Night Lan knew the Group Leader didn’t recognize her now.
She wasn’t part of the Rising Sun Theater Group.
So, she had to start over, but this time, it was her idea.
“Oh?”
Hearing this, the Group Leader paused and stared deeply into Night Lan’s eyes, hoping to discern something.
But it turned out, there was no deception—only sincerity.
“Is that so?” The Group Leader’s expression softened.
“Ah, the long-awaited audience has arrived! Thank you for your praise and support, my lady. It’s my greatest fortune to have a patron like you.”
Seeing Night Lan communicate with a star eclipse manifestation, everyone was taken aback, especially the black-haired assassin.
Unmask him, and his terrified eyes would be clear.
Where did this lunatic come from?!
Continuing, Night Lan said, “Group Leader, I’m eagerly looking forward to your performance, but someone is trying to bully me. Can you help?”
“Who wants to hurt my audience?”
Night Lan pointed at the black-haired assassin.
“It’s him,” the Group Leader said, turning toward the paralyzed assassin who showed no emotion.
The black-haired assassin froze.
Directed by Night Lan, he stood there, stunned. He only wanted to get away with the Blank Songstress.
Now, he was implicated by her, attracting unwanted star eclipses.
Smirking coldly, the black-haired assassin felt nothing to fear.
“I’ll see what makes a star eclipse troubling. If those guys can handle it, surely someone as strong as me can too.”
The Group Leader approached the black-haired assassin, saying cryptic things.
“Well, then let’s have a little impromptu show.”
The Group Leader removed his magician hat, and the show began.
Prepared to counterattack, the assassin found himself immobilized, barely holding his consciousness.
The Group Leader unveiled a black cloth revealing a mysterious transformation.
“Guess what’s coming?”
Only a madman would guess.
In a split second, the assassin made a judgment, energizing himself mentally in self-injurious methods to escape unseen forces.
Closing his eyes, he ignored the eerie performance and fled.
d*mn it!
The Group Leader lifted the cloth; countless black feathers flew towards the black-haired assassin.
“Shadow Escape!”
Feeling the imminent danger, the dark substance rapidly moved underground like a shadow.
Falling feathers pierced through shadows, but none fell down.
Thus, the black feathers followed the shadow until vanishing completely.
The Group Leader put on his magician hat and bowed gently to the dumbfounded White Paint and Blank Songstress on stage.
“Thank you for watching.”
—
Somewhere hidden in a sparsely populated corner, the black-haired assassin panted heavily, drenched in cold sweat from his frantic struggle.
“Hahaha! Hmph! Ahahahahaha!!”
Laughing madly, he forcefully clapped, black feathers clinging to him like a curse.
Memories of the eerie magician’s act tortured his mind, causing uncontrollable excitement. Laughter and clapping continued, driven by survival instincts as though witnessing an unprecedented spectacle.
Like an utterly devoted fan, thrilled by the performance on mental stage!
“Let me d*e! Let me d*e!”
Though laughing, his forehead throbbed with veins, struggling against the terror.
Quick!
Find anyone to end this torment!
No one came.
Helplessly, the black-haired assassin laughed, clapped, and cheered like a madman.
Raving laughter echoed in the remote area.
“Hahahaha…”
Over time, laughter and clapping slowed, weakening cheers fading entirely.
In the end, silence prevailed.
The assassin collapsed, his black feathers dissipating, symbolizing a spectator raptured by a fantastic show.
—
At the stage, seeing the black-haired assassin flee, Night Lan sighed in relief.
“Whew, no more danger.”
If White Paint heard Night Lan murmur, she’d certainly deny it instantly.
On a different note, the most dangerous threat now is not the black-haired assassin, but the unidentified star eclipse nearby!
This thing was ultra-terrifying!
Yet White Paint dared not act rashly.
Her father instructed her to wait for backup if encountering a star eclipse.
Moreover, Night Lan seemed unharmed, leaving White Paint to assess the situation carefully.
Under the stage, once the Group Leader donned his magician hat, he asked Night Lan, “Little lady, what did you think of my performance?”
Night Lan smiled adorably and naturally replied, “It was amazing! Those black feathers are so cool! Are they crows’ feathers? How did so many come out of that tiny hat? And they track people too, super cool~ Any special tricks involved?”
The Group Leader chuckled softly.
“It’s a magician’s secret, not meant to be disclosed.”
“Mmm~ I understand.”
“Don’t worry about it. I can do it again for you. Maybe you’ll figure out the trick.”
“Really?!”
“Yes, I mean it. My performance fervor is high today. For as many times as you like, I’ll show off for you.”
The Group Leader had forgotten why he was searching for a stage and focused entirely on his audience.
Stages come and go, but rare audiences are treasures.
Night Lan felt incredibly excited. Seeing the Group Leader here was a rarity, and she couldn’t have been more thrilled.
But she quickly sobered up.
Right now, observing the Group Leader perform wasn’t the priority. Blank Songstress and White Paint still stood on stage, and the scene was a mess.
Night Lan apologized, “Uh…I can’t watch now. Could we reschedule?”
“No need to apologize. Your anticipation is enough. We can do this anytime you like.”
With that, the Group Leader prepared to leave.
Despite the extensive ice dominating the area, the chance to find genuine audience was a triumph.
He sensed great change would arise from this young lady.
“Look forward to our next encounter, my lady.”
“Uh-huh~”
As she spoke, the Group Leader departed, vanishing from sight.
Upon confirming the unseen threat had gone, White Paint swiftly descended the stage and examined Night Lan.
“Night Lan, are you hurt? Do you feel sick? Did that star eclipse hurt you? I’m worried, and I don’t know what to tell White Fish if I can’t protect you…”
Watching White Paint, usually unfazed, panic now, Night Lan blinked innocently, soothing her.
“I’m fine, really. No need to worry.”
Just then, an ice pillar fell from the sky, landing beneath the stage.
Boom!
A formidable figure landed, Bai Yuan’s intimidating presence returning.
“Anyone else?”
It had almost been three minutes since he was teleported.
But where was the assassin?
Bai Yuan had frozen his body and soul solid.
