Streaming Rights

The stars began flashing brightly and illuminated the skies, turning the night into an epileptic nightmare. 

[The constellation 'Wrathful Sky Commander' is clutching his belly and rolling on the ground.]

[The constellation 'The Mischievous Changeling' is crying from laughing.]

[Many constellations are appreciating the Novice Player's humor.]

Julien squinted his eyes and stared at the sky. What was so funny about this? And why were they laughing like fools?

-They're laughing like fools because you've said something nobody in the history of Tower has ever imagined. 

I am doing something historical again?

-Yup. You are being helped by me, so this was bound to happen. Unlike the boy with the fortune card, you aren't creating history based on your luck, but skills. 

-Sure, you have my help, but at the end of the day, my role's only 30% while the rest is all you. And I believe that 30% help wouldn't be needed either had you not possessed the misfortune card. 

What are you saying?

-Nothing. Just ignore it, and ignore those laughing constellations. Stand your ground and get the streaming rights.

Okay. But what do I tell them to convince them to give me the rights? 

-That's for you to decide. Daddy can only help so much, son, huhu.

Julien wrinkled his nose and shook his head. 

[The Valkyrie Council has answered the summon.]

[The Elder Valkyrie—Councilor Levana—greets the constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows'.]

The twinkling of the stars subsided as this system message came up.

The night sky was back to its previous calmness and the constellations couldn't believe who had just arrived at the scene.

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' raises their wine glass for Councilor Levana.]

[Many constellations are in disbelief.]

[Many constellations are wondering whether this is just another layer to the joke.]

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' has muted the curious constellations for 30 minutes.]

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' is briefing Councilor Levana about the Novice Player's request.]

A few minutes passed. 

Soon, a particular star flashed brightly in the sky and Julien saw the system message: 

[The Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Levana, has rejected the Novice Player's request.]

[The Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Levana, has rejected the Novice Player's request.]

Julien stared at the line of words in disbelief and frowned. 

-Bitch! 

El's annoyed voice rang in his head. 

-Atleast hear my boy out before rejecting! 

-These Valkyries, I swear these are the most annoying species to deal with in the Tower!

Julien wasn't even surprised at this point. His misfortune really didn't let him do anything properly. 

-Daddy will be back in a bit. Don't panic while I'm gone. 

I wasn't panicking….

Julien had somehow gotten used to this. 

He stared at the stars and said calmly, "A rejection without even hearing my proposal?"

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states that many constellations and Valkyries were offended by the Novice Player's proposal.]

To this message, before Julien could react, another constellation replied to this.

[The constellation 'Rebel Sage of Heaven' is questioning the Elder Valkyrie and constellation about what offended them.]

When this came up, there was then a barrage of messages. 

[The constellation 'Eternal Flame of the Sky' is pouring tea and wondering the same.]

[The constellation 'Demonic Inquisitor' sips her tea and states she didn't find anything offensive in the Novice Player's request.]

[The constellation 'The Light of the Primordial One' is saddened to see the Novice Player's request not being given any consideration before rejection.]

[The constellation 'Goddess of Bountiful Fields' is wondering on what basis the Novice Player's request was rejected.]

[The Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Levana, states that streaming rights are reserved for Valkyries. A mortal Novice Player cannot obtain the same rights as a Novice Valkyrie.]

[The constellation 'Rebel Sage of Heaven' questions whether such a rule is outlined in the Valkyrie constitution.] 

[The constellation 'Eternal Flame of the Sky' questions why the Novice Player cannot be given the rights even though he is willing to forgo a once-in-lifetime opportunity of forming a contract with a constellation.]

The constellations were getting aggressive with their questions.

Julien remained quiet and watched the spectacle unfold. 

He didn't even need to do anything, it was quite hilarious for some reason. 

[The Elder Valkyrie—Councilor Sierra—is requesting the host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' to join the discussion.]

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' has approved the participation request of Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Sierra.]

-Phew. I'm back. It was such a pain.

You went away to invite another Valkyrie into the conversation? Julien asked. 

-Daddy has to do what daddy has to do. 

Julien rolled his eyes. 

-Just wait and watch now. 

[The Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Sierra, states that the council had never received such a request. Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Levana, has passed a judgment based on the normal working procedure of the Valkyries.]

[The Elder Valkyrie, Councilor Sierra, also states that this new request has been thoroughly assessed by the Valkyrie Council and reported to the Supreme Commander.]