Grand Lust Sovereign

Jackie and Amelia vanished from the dimension after accepting the contracts. 

They did not hesitate and accepted whatever Julien said to them in a heartbeat. They trusted him quite a lot. 

Now, it was Julien's turn to accept the contract.

Whom should I choose? 

Julien asked El. 

-Heh. Do you wish to know?

Yes.

-Do you truly wish to know?

Yes!

-Then… the answer is…

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states there's not much time left.]

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states that the Player would be thrown out of the dimension if the timer runs out.]

Please hurry! Julien urged. 

-Huhu… well, you got four contracts, and out of them, you shouldn't form a contract with anyone. That's how it will be.

Okay.

—Wait, what!? No contract?

-Yes. You should not become a constellation's incarnation by forming a contract, given how your circumstances are. 

If it was in favor of Julien to establish a contract with a constellation, El would've offered him a contract herself. 

However, he wasn't made for the contracts. With the misfortune card etched deep within him, it was even more so the case!

Why? Won't I be in trouble for not forming a contract?

-Oh, you will be. You'll be in a lot of trouble, but where there's risks, there's rewards. That other boy who has all the good luck in the world, he chose to have a contract. 

-Do you know whom he contracted?

Who?

-I can't tell you that, but it's a very ancient and powerful God who had never participated in the constellation selection before. That boy managed to get his attention, so it's a pretty big deal. 

I see. But, you said that the contracts I got were from big shots too, right?

-Yes. However, they don't match to that God. That God's a primordial, a pretty big deal. 

Julien did not know the hierarchy, so as per El's words, he thought that all the gods offering contracts here were below the primordial, and so far, the primordials were at the highest level. 

So, shouldn't that be more so of a reason for me to form a contract?

-Yes, but your circumstances don't allow it. You need the help of a constellation more than anyone else, but you just can't have a contract. 

-However, did you forget that… your misfortune has originated from the gods themselves? 

Julien went silent. Something important clicked him.

You mean to say…

-Yes, yes, and yes. You will never be able to overcome your misfortune if you become an incarnation of another god. 

Haah… Julien sighed. Look at how this situation is…

I got a contract from some big gods, but can't accept any of them. If it isn't my curse flaring up, I don't know what is.

-Don't worry, I am not speaking under the effect of your curse. But yes, you can say that your curse has acted up once again and is not allowing you to choose a constellation. 

Julien exhaled sharply and shook his head. Guess he would have to keep struggling throughout his Tower climbing journey. 

-Son…

El's voice was surprisingly serious this time.

Yes? Julien responded. 

-Say 'yes, daddy' and I'll share with you a little secret. You can reap benefits from the constellations without being their incarnation. You also won't have to be restricted to one single constellation like others. 

Huh? Such a thing is possible?

-Say the word and I'll tell you.

Why? Why can't you just say it without that?

-Do you want the good stuff or not, babygurl~?

I genuinely don't understand your obsession with getting called daddy…

-It's my kink. I get turned on by being called daddy. 

Huh? Are you serious?

-You know what you ungrateful brat, I'll just go. You handle the things from here on—

Wait, wait, wait—daddy! 

Daddy, please don't go!

Julien had to swallow the bitter pill and call her what she wanted to be called. There was sadly no other way.

-Uffo… you called me, my son? Say it again, it sounds so good!

Julien gave up trying to win against her and said internally:

Daddy…

-Huuuuu! So good! I'm literally having chills from pleasure. 

-You have been such a good boy. I guess daddy has no choice but to share the secrets. 

-Okay then, listen carefully…

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Eh? You could do that?

-Yes, you sure can! Go, talk to the host!

Okay…

Julien looked up in the sky and said, "Host, I won't be accepting a contract."

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' is looking at you.]

"Yes, I won't be. Instead, I want the streaming rights of this channel."

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' crosses their legs and holds a wine glass in hand.]

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' is swirling the wine and looking at you.]

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states streaming rights are reserved for Valkyries.]

"Yes, it is. But I'm giving up something really precious." Julien stated. "I don't plan to take over the Valkyrie of this Tower's channel, instead, I want streaming rights with her and the ability to open a new channel for myself."

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states this needs to be discussed with other constellation and The Valkyrie Council.]

"Please do." 

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' warns that the Novice Player may incur the wrath of both parties with such a request.]

"Hm?" Julien hesitated at this point. 

-Yeah, you might end up angering them because no one other than the Valkyries are allowed to stream. You have to give them a good reason so that they allow you to stream.

What!? Why didn't you say it before?

-If I had said it, you would've chickened out, like you are doing now.

Sigh… you sure love to mess with me, don't you?

-I do, and I love you too babygirl~~

Can you please behave like a proper god? Julien was cringing hard at the comment. 

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' is giving you a chance to back out. Do you wish to proceed?]

Julien got a system message. 

Currently, in the vast dark sky overhead, there was only one twinkling star. This was a clear evidence that only Sovereign of Shadows was here and others were blocked. 

If Julien disagreed, the sky would be filled with all sorts of people and it may end into a disaster. 

Still, he had no choice but to disagree. 

Even though El talked weirdly and in a very unladylike manner, she could be trusted. He had faith in her words and went along the flow. Whatever happens, happens—such was his motto. 

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' admires your courage.]

[The connection between the constellations and the Novice Player has been re-established.]

[The constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' summons the Valkyrie Council representatives.]

[The constellation 'Eternal Flame of the Sky' is wondering why the Valkyrie Council is being summoned.]

[Many constellations share the same thought as the constellation 'Eternal Flame of the Sky'.]

[The host constellation 'Sovereign of Shadows' states the Novice Player has rejected the contracts and instead wants streaming rights.]

The stars in the sky momentarily lost their twinkle. There were no system messages either. 

Soon…