"Damn it---------!!"
Ye Xing and Ye Lan stood atop the highest building, shouting out their pent-up frustration as if venting, finally relieving their oppressed mood.
But this could only alleviate temporarily; ultimately, they still needed to get out.
After venting their frustration, Ye Xinglan let out a sigh, her expression full of resentment.
"Damn it... I was eagerly waiting for the awakening flute to sound, but even though it's dawn, there's not a single movement. Are you mocking me!? Despicable Dream Narrator!"
After complaining, Ye Xinglan began to mutter again.
"I remember the awakening flute is blown by the cute Zhu Meng Yin Yun. That child doesn't seem bad, why wouldn't she blow the flute? Could Zhu Meng Yin Yun also be doing evil deeds? No, it must be the Dream Narrator's instructions. What exactly does that guy want to do..."
Ye Xinglan pondered back and forth, still unable to figure out the Dream Narrator's purpose.
Who knows what that guy wants to do?
Just as Ye Xinglan was lost in thought, full of frustration, a voice sounded around her.
"How is a dream with only one person, my cute little lady?"
"Eek!"
Ye Xinglan was startled by this sudden voice, turning her head to find the smiling Dream Narrator and Zhu Meng Yin Yun beside him.
Ye Xinglan forced herself to calm down, thinking about what he just said.
Indeed, this guy was definitely deliberate.
"Damn it, did you set a trap that only I would fall into? What's the purpose of letting me enter the dream world alone? Quickly have Zhu Meng Yin Yun beside you blow the awakening flute, otherwise, if I get angry, there's no room for negotiation."
Regardless, she decided to threaten him first. After all, she wasn't without the power to resist.
To this, the Dream Narrator smiled elegantly, patting Zhu Meng Yin Yun's head.
"Please don't be angry, little lady. I just wanted to have a private chat with you."
"Damn it! Is this your attitude after leaving me here alone for a whole night!?"
Being left in this desolate city, alone, for an entire night—who could endure such an eerie feeling?
If Ye Xinglan hadn't stayed in the theater for so long, she might have become withdrawn.
Thinking about it, she could guess that the Dream Narrator was definitely deliberate.
To this, the Dream Narrator sincerely apologized.
"I'm very sorry. I just wanted to observe what you would do in this dream world where any thought can be realized, in a situation with no one around. But I didn't expect you to talk to yourself with another self until dawn. This development really surprised me."
"Mm..."
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan realized that the Dream Narrator must have been watching her nearby for a whole night.
Thinking that the scene of her two selves role-playing and talking to each other to pass time was seen by a stranger, she felt a bit ashamed.
"I don't care... Now you have to let me out!"
The Dream Narrator didn't agree to this, instead changing the subject.
"Speaking of which, this place isn't suitable for conversation. Let's change to a place for communication."
Then the Dream Narrator clapped his hands, and the entire world instantly changed. Ye Xinglan felt dizzy for a moment and arrived at a new place.
When Ye Xinglan came to her senses, she found that this was the Rising Sun Theater!
But isn't this still in the dream?
"Mm... How did you do that!?"
"I can more or less read the memories of people in dreams, thereby weaving exclusive dream venues that suit the dreamers. Your heart tells me that this place brings you the most sense of security. Since that's the case, can you calm down and communicate with me now?"
"If we finish talking, will you let me out?" Ye Xinglan asked tentatively.
The Dream Narrator nodded affirmatively.
"That's for certain. After all, I can't keep you trapped in the dream world forever. Once I finish talking with you, I'll be pretty much satisfied."
"Satisfied? Does that mean you'll leave this city!?" Ye Xinglan's eyes lit up, asking eagerly.
After all, this concerned the time for her to return to Yunzhang City.
If the Dream Narrator could leave on his own, then she could return to Yunzhang City!
Ye Xinglan suddenly wasn't so resistant anymore.
Then she walked to a seat in the audience and sat down.
"Mm-hmm, then speak. What do you want to talk about?"
The Dream Narrator and Zhu Meng Yin Yun sat three seats away from her.
"It's about the dream I induced you to have last time, about Star Eclipses integrating into modern society without being rejected."
"Damn it, you bad guy peeking into my thoughts!"
Ye Xinglan was so angry her teeth itched, but she couldn't do anything about this guy.
The Dream Narrator shook his head.
"There's no help for it. Observing reality in dreams is my obsession. If I really needed permission to observe, that wouldn't be very reasonable."
"That's why you're a bad guy."
"Indeed. After all, I possess this power far beyond ordinary people and don't need anyone's consent. Becoming what you call a bad guy is only natural."
After all, who would still abide by morals and laws after gaining power beyond ordinary people?
Moreover, for a Star Eclipse acting on obsession, who would care about others' wishes as long as they could fulfill their obsession?
Back to the main topic.
The Dream Narrator turned to look at Ye Xinglan.
"Regarding your absurd idea, I actually have a little insight that might let you more intuitively feel how difficult it would be to realize your idea in reality."
"Hm?"
Ye Xinglan tilted her head, feeling puzzled about this.
The Dream Narrator spoke again: "About the origin of Stars and Star Eclipses, would you like to know?"
"The origin of Stars and Star Eclipses?"
Ye Xinglan's eyes widened, looking very shocked.
In her impression, the appearance of Stars had no precursor at all. In the records of the Night Watchers, there was no documentation about their origins, as if they had appeared out of thin air.
The researchers of the Night Watchers organization seemed to be exploring this matter too, but unfortunately without much gain.
When Ye Xinglan saw this before, she thought it was an unsolved mystery that would never be known. Who would have thought she could learn about it today from the mouth of this mysterious Dream Narrator?
Thinking of this, she became a bit expectant.
Even the highest scholars of the Night Watchers might not know about this!
Thinking that she might be the first Night Watcher to know, Ye Xinglan felt very excited!
"Hurry up and tell me! I can't wait anymore!"
Seeing her expectant expression, the Dream Narrator couldn't help but smile elegantly.
"I knew you would be interested. Since that's the case, will you still blame me for pulling you alone into the dream? After all, this is also a big secret. If not for your special nature, I wouldn't tell you."
Ye Xinglan had an impatient expression.
"Ah yes, yes, yes, so stop keeping me in suspense!"