For Ye Xinglan, being able to learn about the origin of Stars and Star Eclipses from the Dream Narrator was quite profitable.
After all, the Dream Narrator didn't seem to threaten her life or do anything too excessive to her.
Being left here for a night was barely acceptable.
Exchanging this experience for such a big secret was an absolute bargain!
It was time to communicate when necessary. At this point, timidity wouldn't serve any purpose anyway.
The only one who could help her was herself.
The Dream Narrator was very satisfied with Ye Xinglan's current state.
"In that case, let's help you understand this secret in the form of watching a film. Compared to purely verbal narration, it's more suitable to watch and explain simultaneously."
"Are we going to watch a movie?" Ye Xinglan blinked in confusion.
"You could say that."
"Mm... Before that, can I ask you a question?"
"Please do."
Ye Xinglan hesitated for a moment, finally mustering the courage to ask.
"That is... What kind of existence is Zhu Meng Yin Yun beside you?"
"Heh~ I didn't expect you to ask this question."
The Dream Narrator placed his hand on the silent Zhu Meng Yin Yun's head, while answering Ye Xinglan's question.
"She is a similar being created by my power. In your terms, she would be a Star Eclipse. However, since she was created based on the dream world, she doesn't exist in reality."
"Eh? A dream Star Eclipse? Then what's your purpose for creating her?"
"Hmm... It just seemed a bit monotonous with only me in this vast dream world, so I created a similar being who could talk, and bestowed upon her the important power of dream awakening. It's a simple reason."
"What about her personality?"
"I let her grow on her own. In the process of accompanying me to observe dreams, she has also witnessed much reality with me. I guess she simulated her personality based on someone as a template, becoming who she is today."
At this point, the Dream Narrator let out a sigh.
"Unfortunately, she doesn't share the same interests as me. After all, she has no obsession. She just follows me around and blows the awakening flute as I say."
"Mm, I see." Ye Xinglan nodded thoughtfully.
"So, why are you asking about this?"
Even the Dream Narrator wasn't omniscient. Human nature is extremely complex, and no one can see through it completely.
Ye Xinglan said solemnly: "Please let Zhu Meng Yin Yun sit beside me! I want to study her a bit!"
The Dream Narrator's expression froze, then he suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Indeed, after all, you have that preference."
A lolicon, that is.
The Dream Narrator had learned about this when reading part of Ye Xinglan's memories.
And Zhu Meng Yin Yun's appearance barely met the criteria of a loli.
Cute appearance, relatively petite figure, indeed endearing.
Then the Dream Narrator didn't think much more.
"Zhu Meng Yin Yun, my masterpiece, go ahead. It's fine to let her study you a bit."
"Mm."
Zhu Meng Yin Yun stood up with a blank expression, then walked to Ye Xinglan's side.
Ye Xing and Ye Lan separated to make room, letting Zhu Meng Yin Yun sit between their two selves.
This formed a situation of being sandwiched between two pieces of bread!
Ye Xing and Ye Lan also tried to touch this created Star Eclipse without obsession, somewhat curious.
One patted her head, the other poked her cheek, with clear division of labor.
However, Zhu Meng Yin Yun seemed not to care at all, letting Ye Xing and Ye Lan do as they pleased.
"Mm... The touch feels so real. By the way, Dream Narrator, why did you create this type of similar being? Could it be that you're also a lolicon?"
"No, it was completely random. Just a sudden idea, like inspiration arising out of nowhere."
"Is that really so? I thought you were a comrade." Ye Xinglan muttered.
It seems there shouldn't be any comrades among Star Eclipses.
Oh no, if she became a Star Eclipse, would her obsession be controlling lolis?
Like always wanting to snuggle with cute lolis and such.
This possibility feels quite high!
Back to the main topic.
Although Zhu Meng Yin Yun looked very cute, she didn't seem interested in engaging in much conversation with Ye Xinglan.
It was basically just question and answer.
Then Ye Xinglan looked at the flute in Zhu Meng Yin Yun's hand, having a bold idea.
If she snatched the flute and blew it herself, could she get out?
Mm, this idea was worth trying.
But now wasn't the time.
Better to get the secret from the Dream Narrator first.
"I'm ready now. Please tell me about the origin of Stars and Star Eclipses."
"Then, watch closely."
Snap!
With a snap of the Dream Narrator's fingers, the surrounding environment instantly changed.
When Ye Xinglan came to her senses, she found they were no longer in the Rising Sun Theater.
This seemed to be a movie theater.
Ye Xinglan, Zhu Meng Yin Yun, and the Dream Narrator sat in the front rows.
In front was a huge projection screen, playing messy content.
After a few seconds, the image on the projection screen began to clear up.
A strange shadow appeared on it, its true appearance indiscernible.
"Who is this?"
Ye Xinglan wore a puzzled expression.
"This is the origin of Stars."
"Is it related to the origin of Stars and Star Eclipses?"
"Yes."
The Dream Narrator nodded affirmatively.
"Do you believe? Long ago, Stars and Star Eclipses weren't divided into good and evil. Beings possessing this power could freely switch states, that is, the so-called Star state and Star Eclipse state. It was both Star and Star Eclipse."
Ye Xinglan was somewhat stunned.
"Mm... I remember Star Eclipses were transformed from Stars losing control."
"Yes, it's like that now, but it wasn't before. The shadow above possessed a powerful force related to creation. That force was divided by It into two types. One is the Star you know. The Star state's power is relatively peaceful, with the advantage of being stable and easier to use. The Star Eclipse state is equivalent to a release state. The power after release is difficult to control, extremely unstable, and the power burst out steadily surpasses the Star state. But all of this was still within a usable range."
Then the image on the projection screen changed.
Now a smaller white figure appeared.
"It has two forms, and Its power is also divided into two parts. The current white figure is the Star state. It can create Star power."
Then the white figure on the projection screen quickly transformed into a tall black figure.
"This is It in the Star Eclipse state, which can create Star Eclipse power corresponding to the Stars created in the previous state."
The image on the projection screen then shifted.
The two powers It created with the same origin merged together, becoming a new ability.
"It could bestow these created powers upon humans, making them beings second only to It."
The projection screen image changed again.
That Being, like a god, bestowed these powers upon the humans surrounding It.
The initial color of humans who received the power was white.
That also represented Star power.