When Ye Lan came to her senses, she realized what terrible changes had occurred in just one night.
The existence of the Blank Diva had disappeared?
And it was transforming into a Star Eclipse?
This couldn't be right!
Blank hadn't faced any life-threatening situation, her mental state was perfectly healthy, and there was no possibility of her Star causing an anomaly. So why had it suddenly turned into a Star Eclipse?
Ye Lan felt conflicted.
But there was one piece of good news—Blank hadn't become the "Singer".
The future Singer had forgotten everything and couldn't possibly leave behind any information about her existence.
Blank hadn't forgotten her identity yet, and Ye Lan still remembered everything about her. That was good.
As long as she still remembered, there was hope for salvation.
Even so, Ye Lan felt dejected.
Despite all her efforts, she couldn't prevent Blank from becoming a Star Eclipse. She felt so useless.
"We had a promise..."
Seeing Ye Lan's crestfallen expression, Blank walked over and hugged her, softly comforting her: "It's not your fault, Ye Lan. You've tried your best. It must be because of me. In the end, even if the whole world forgets my existence, as long as you remember me, it's enough. You've fulfilled your promise well, you know? When I realized you still remembered me, I was so happy. I thought that maybe I could accept things as they are."
"Mm..."
Mo Tu shifted his gaze away from them and looked at Bai Yuan and the others.
"As I expected, this should be a change in the Star itself. No one knows what kind of limitations an Exceptional Star might have. The current situation with this Diva is likely caused by the Star's instability."
Hearing Mo Tu's analysis, Xiao Jin fell into deep thought.
"Why did it suddenly become unstable? There weren't any abnormalities before. What kind of situation would cause an Exceptional Star to suddenly turn into a Star Eclipse?"
Wang Chao nodded thoughtfully: "Perhaps it's because it's too powerful. The stronger it is, the more terrifying it becomes. It's like numerical inflation, breaking the balance and causing a bug."
Hearing Wang Chao's description, everyone agreed.
"That's certainly possible. The Diva's Star has grown incredibly fast. According to her, it's been less than a month since her Star awakened, and she's already able to conceal all information about things. That in itself is abnormal," Xiao Jin said pensively.
Mo Tu raised his eyes, noticing an issue.
"So, what's her current mental power level?"
Everyone carefully sensed it, with Wang Chao reaching a conclusion first, his mouth twitching slightly.
"At least A-grade."
"Unbelievable."
"Godlike."
"Indeed."
This bizarre growth rate could qualify for a world record.
Among the Night Watchers, it would absolutely outclass everyone.
After getting this result, Mo Tu let out a soft sigh.
"So, when an Exceptional Star holder's mental power reaches A-grade, it produces an irreversible change? And the observable changes now are... ability loss of control? Gradual Star Eclipse transformation?"
Blank was still in the human stage, with only faint traces of Star Eclipse aura, hence the term "gradual Star Eclipse transformation".
If left unchecked, she would eventually transform completely into a Star Eclipse.
No one knew what would happen then.
"Does the mental power of an Exceptional Star holder affect the Star's state?" Xiao Jin muttered.
He didn't immediately dismiss Mo Tu's analysis.
After all, Blank Diva was the first Exceptional Star holder discovered by the Night Watchers. They hadn't had time to study it thoroughly, so how could they know its secrets?
If Exceptional Stars truly had this characteristic, wouldn't that mean Ye Lan also...?
Thinking of this, Xiao Jin looked at Ye Lan and asked seriously: "Ye Lan, what's your current mental power level?"
"Um... I remember it's C-grade."
"That's good. Don't rush to grow. Before we fully uncover the mysteries of Exceptional Stars, don't deliberately increase your mental power. Stay at this level, and try not to use your Star casually, understand?"
"Um... I'll try my best..."
Then Xiao Jin turned to Blank, his eyes full of gravity.
"Miss Blank, apart from the disappearance of your identity, do you feel any other abnormalities?"
Blank wasn't as nervous as they were. Ever since she learned that Ye Lan still remembered everything about her, she had unconsciously relaxed.
"I had a dream yesterday. I was singing on stage, and many people were calling out my title. Then a flood of information rushed into my head, all about the identities and geographical information of the people mentioning me, endless and overwhelming. I couldn't handle it, so I thought about making my existence disappear, to stop them from mentioning me... Eh?"
Everyone had a sudden realization.
Mo Tu raised an eyebrow and said, "So, it's because of the further upgrade of your Star's characteristics that you couldn't handle it, and you subconsciously used your Star to conceal your existence, is that right?"
"It seems so."
"Then the instability of the Exceptional Star further reinforced your idea, which is why you're gradually transforming into a Star Eclipse. Only by becoming a Star Eclipse can you avoid being observed by others. At that point, your existence would completely disappear from everyone's view."
Mo Tu's analysis was thorough, more or less figuring out the cause of the whole incident.
Everyone quickly accepted this explanation.
Wang Chao looked at Blank, then at Ye Lan, and suddenly drew in a sharp breath.
"But I don't understand. Why have we all forgotten, while this loli hasn't?"
Mo Tu gave him a speechless glance.
"If you had an Exceptional Star too, you might understand."
"Oh, never mind then."
Wang Chao decided to give up, feeling he wasn't suited for this situation.
He didn't mind being looked down upon by Mo Tu anymore.
This guy could easily manipulate others' embarrassing histories, truly someone not to be trifled with.
Xiao Jin took a deep breath and said to Blank, "Miss Blank, we'll find a way to resolve this. Please stay at the Night Watchers' base during this time and refrain from using your Star."
"Okay."
Afterwards, Blank and Ye Lan left the reception room. The atmosphere between them was quiet.
Ye Lan had heard Mo Tu and the others' analysis and knew it wasn't her fault, but even so, she felt a bit guilty.
"Is Ye Lan blaming herself?" Blank suddenly asked.
"Mm..."
"Why?"
"Because I couldn't do what I promised. I said I would prevent you from becoming a Star Eclipse."
At this point, Ye Lan decided to tell Blank the truth about her coming to this timeline.
"Actually, I have an Exceptional Star too. I came back from the future to see you."
Blank was slightly taken aback, a smile curling at the corners of her mouth.
"Then, what's my situation in the future?"
"In the future, no one remembers the Blank Diva. Everyone has forgotten, as if she never existed in the first place. The World Diva is someone else, completely different from now."
"Is that so? Then the future me must be very sad, right?"
"No, the future you has forgotten everything too. You don't remember being the Blank Diva, but you're an opera performer in a theater troupe."
"So even I forgot my own existence?"
"Mm... That's why when I first came back to this timeline, I was surprised to find out you were actually the World Diva."
Blank seemed to think of something and lowered her head slightly.
"So, in the future, I'm completely a Star Eclipse, right?"
"Yes, everyone calls you the Singer. Even as a Star Eclipse, you still love singing. It was because I heard your singing that I wanted to get to know you. I thought it was a wonderful fate."
"I see. Then what happened after that?"
"Um... Later, even your existence as the Singer was about to be hidden. Your companions in the theater troupe forgot about you, and I also..."
When Ye Lan mentioned that she had forgotten too, Blank felt a deep sense of loss for some reason.
As the Blank Diva, she disappeared from the world's view, and in the future, as the Singer, she disappeared from the memories of those around her.
In the end, no one remembered who she was, not even herself.
It felt so scary.
Just thinking about it made Blank feel terrible.
Was it all because of the power within her?
If she didn't have this power, perhaps she could have continued living as a diva, not being targeted by many dangerous people, and would have always existed in others' memories.
But in the end, everything returned to the starting point.
And it was even worse.
At this moment, Ye Lan's voice sounded.
"But now I don't want to forget. I came here to hear your singing again. Please don't worry, okay? I won't let you disappear."
Blank raised her head, staring blankly at Ye Lan's face, seeing the determination and sincerity in her eyes.
That's right, there was still one person who remembered her. As long as she remembered, everything was acceptable.
This was enough.
Blank smiled gently.
"Mm, I believe you'll make it happen."
"Can you sing a song for me now? I can't find your songs online anymore, so I want to record it to listen to."
"Sure~"
With that, they returned to the room.
Ye Lan turned on the recording equipment, ready to record the song.
Blank closed her eyes and cleared her mind.
"This song is called 'Forget-Me-Not'. I hope you'll always remember me."
Saying this, Blank opened her cherry lips, and a beautiful melody flowed from her throat, echoing in the room.
Ye Lan listened and recorded the song, hearing Blank's emotions in it.
She didn't want to be forgotten.
That's why her voice was full of longing, constantly showcasing herself, presenting her most dazzling self, just to attract everyone's attention, to leave a trace of her existence in their memories, even if just for a fleeting moment.
Ye Lan closed her eyes and quieted down.
"I will make it happen."
......
Time passed in an instant.
Mo Tu and the others were still searching for a way to stabilize Blank.
They searched through numerous materials and vast amounts of information, all to prevent Blank from becoming a Star Eclipse.
However, in all the Night Watchers' records, there was no account of preventing an Exceptional Star from turning into a Star Eclipse.
For lower-level Stars, they could try using sealing techniques.
The sealing technique involves using other Night Watchers' Stars to seal another Star that is turning into a Star Eclipse, thus interrupting the process.
After a period of time, when unsealed, it would return to being a normal Star.
However, Blank's Star was Exceptional grade.
For a Star of this caliber, currently no Night Watchers could seal it, and perhaps even Star technology couldn't affect it.
That's why it was so troublesome.
Mo Tu thought that the reason Exceptional Stars became unstable was due to excessive mental power.
So, did that mean that by lowering mental power, they could return the Exceptional Star to a stable state?
Mo Tu's conjecture was affirmed by everyone, but the problem was that currently in Yunzhang City, there was nothing that could lower mental power.
Even if there was, it probably wouldn't have any effect on an Exceptional Star holder.
Such a thing probably only existed at headquarters.
Subsequently, Xiao Jin immediately reported Blank's condition to headquarters, receiving priority attention.
The higher-ups also took this matter very seriously, not only sending more advanced Star technology but also dispatching relevant Radiant Sun Night Watchers.
They were expected to arrive in Yunzhang City the next day.
At that time, there might be a solution.
Let's wait for tomorrow to come.
......
The next day.
Blank opened her eyes, her expression somewhat bewildered.
"I almost forgot who I am... Is this what Ye Lan meant by forgetting oneself?"
A moment later, Blank walked out of the room with complex emotions, intending to look for Ye Lan next door.
Opening the door, she found Ye Lan still fast asleep, not yet awake.
Blank then realized it was still very early, not yet time for normal wake-up.
"Better not disturb her."
Blank left the room, planning to wander around the Night Watchers' base.
On the way, she encountered many Night Watchers, all early risers, perhaps due to their daily patrol duties.
"Good morning~"
Blank greeted a passing Night Watcher, but received no response, as if they hadn't seen her at all.
"Ah..."
Blank suddenly realized something and slowly lowered her hand, not saying another word.
That's right.
Now, except for Mr. Xiao Jin and the others, no one noticed her, even though they were once her supporters.
Blank continued on, not disturbing them.
Just then, she saw a familiar face—it was Mo Tu.
"Mr. Mo Tu!"
Mo Tu looked up at her.
"Did you call me for something?"
"You've worked hard today too."
"It's not hard work, as I don't have many tasks."
"Anyway, there's no need to rush about my situation. Just don't overwork yourself."
"....."
Mo Tu fell silent.
"I've been wanting to ask, who are you?"
"Eh...?" Blank's expression froze, not immediately understanding.
"Your presence is very weak, so weak that if you hadn't called out to me just now, I wouldn't have been able to detect you. Moreover, the Star Eclipse aura around you has become severe. If an anomaly appears in an anomaly, please report it to the higher-ups so they can seal your Star for a while."
"Ah... mm..."
Blank instinctively stepped back a few paces, her face showing a hint of panic, then turned and retraced her steps.
It's a lie.
Forgotten again.
They still remembered yesterday.
Blank ran back to the room where Ye Lan was, saw Ye Lan still sleeping in bed, and finally couldn't help but run up and hug her.
"Do you... still remember me?"