Successful stream !!

"Good job, you two. It looks like you worked well together." she praised.

"Thank you, Teacher May." we replied.

With a smile, Teacher May left the room.

"Hey, Arthur." Issei began, a mischievous glint in his eye as we finished cleaning up.

I looked at him curiously. "What's up, Issei?"

"Well, you know how we were talking about the weird creatures earlier?" he started, leaning in slightly.

"Yeah, it's hard to forget" I replied with a chuckle.

Issei grinned. "Well, it turns out that our school's Occult Research Club is planning to investigate them tonight. They think there's something more to it."

I raised an eyebrow. The Occult Research Club was known for their interest in supernatural and mysterious phenomena. "You thinking about joining them?"

Issei nodded enthusiastically. "Definitely! And guess what? Rias Gremory herself invited me to come along. You know, Rias – one of the most popular and beautiful girls in school."

I couldn't help but smirk. "Ah, so you have a rendezvous with the lovely Rias Gremory, huh?"

Issei's cheeks turned a shade redder. "Yeah, you could say that. I mean, she's really cool, and I'm hoping this could be a chance to get to know her better."

I gave him a playful nudge. "Well, I'm sure it'll be an interesting night for you."

He laughed. "You have no idea. Anyway, what about you, Arthur? Got any plans for the rest of the day?"

I shrugged. "Not really. Just the usual stuff. Maybe some streaming later."

Issei raised an eyebrow. "Streaming, huh? You're really into that, aren't you?"

"Yeah, it's a way to connect with people and maybe even share a bit of my story," I replied, thinking about the viewers who had joined my stream earlier.

Issei grinned. "Well, good luck with that, FallenGuys."

We both laughed, knowing that my streaming alter ego was a far cry from the actual fallen angel I was. Or not, lately I was asking myself those questions... Am I really a fallen angel? Have I gone mad... Why... What is happening...

As Issei left for his rendezvous with Rias, I was left alone with my thoughts. The mysteries surrounding the creatures and my purpose weighed heavily on my mind. Was I truly a fallen angel? Or was I delving into something beyond my comprehension? The lines between reality and the supernatural seemed to blur, leaving me with more questions than answers.

I sighed, my fingers absently tapping on the desk. Maybe I was overthinking things. But the urge to uncover the truth was too strong to ignore. As the day turned to evening, I found myself lost in my thoughts, pondering the enigma that had become my life.

( Don't think too much, Arthur. Maybe it's just a moment in life, a part of my dark history.) thought Arthur with a smile.

He leaned back in his chair, allowing himself a moment of respite from the swirling thoughts. The evening was approaching, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, the city's lights began to twinkle to life.

The allure of the streaming world beckoned, offering a temporary escape from the uncertainties that plagued his mind.

With a deep breath, Arthur turned on his streaming setup. The familiar glow of the screen illuminated his face, and he welcomed his viewers with a warm smile.

"Welcome back, everyone. It's FallenGuys here, ready to share another chapter of our journey. Let's dive in and see where tonight takes us."

*Viewers: 1*

#StylishGirl: Hi!! FallenGuy!! How are you!!!

"I'm good, and you, StylishGirl?" Arthur replied.

StylishGirl, one of my first viewers, always present during my streams...

StylishGirl had been a consistent presence, accompanying Arthur through every narrative he spun. It was almost as if she was a virtual friend, a companion who had journeyed with him across stories and adventures.

However, StylishGirl had a knack for teasing, injecting a playful energy into the stream. Her comments often carried a mischievous undertone, and Arthur found himself looking forward to her banter.

As he responded to her greeting, he couldn't help but grin, knowing that the playful dynamic they shared was a unique part of his streaming experience.

"Ah, StylishGirl, you're always keeping me on my toes," Arthur typed, a chuckle escaping him. "But seriously, I'm doing well. Ready to unravel more of our tale tonight. How about you? Anything new on your end?"

#StylishGirl: Nothing special!! Same day like always !! BY THE WAY, DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS...

" Oh, you're talking about the strange monsters roaming in the streets" Arthur responded.

#StylishGirl: Yeah, yeah !!! And despite all the videos, the government hasn't found any proof or explanation. It's almost like magic.

Arthur nodded in agreement "I know, right? It's as if the world is becoming stranger by the day. You know what today we are going to talk about mana !!"

#StylishGirl: Mana??? Are you talking about mana like in the video games for mages?

Arthur chuckled. "Exactly! But we're going to dive deeper into the concept. Mana isn't just confined to video games; it's a fascinating concept that has connections to various myths and cultures."

#StylishGirl: FallenGuys, are you going to lie to me again?

Arthur quickly responded, "Of course not!!! It's real..."

#StylishGirl: ... Your way of talking gives me a different perspective.

Arthur, surprised, asked, "Is it really that evident?"

#StylishGirl: Fu fu fu, I'm known for spotting things. Do you want my advice?

Arthur's curiosity was piqued. "Sure, StylishGirl, I'm all ears. What advice do you have for me?"

#StylishGirl: You j...

Arthur interrupted and said, "No, it's fine... I don't need your advice."

#StylishGirl: You YOU STOP TALKING OVER ME, IT'S DISRESPECTFUL!! YOU ARE DESTROYING MY WOMANLY HEART...

Arthur scratched his head, a sheepish smile forming on his face. "Wait, StylishGirl, I didn't even know if you were a woman or not. My apologies if I unintentionally stepped on your feelings."

#StylishGirl: Oh, you... Well, maybe next time you should think before assuming things!

StylishGirl's response was followed by a string of playful emojis, indicating that she was light-heartedly teasing him. Arthur chuckled and say, "Alright, alright, lesson learned. No more assumptions from now on."

As the conversation continued, Arthur decided to steer the discussion back to the topic at hand. "Alright, let's refocus, everyone. I'm going to explain the origin of mana now. The aether is considered the primal source of power in the world. Mana is derived from the aether, serving as a conduit to harness elemental powers."

#StylishGirl: That sounds intriguing! But how can we use mana?

Arthur smiled and carried on, "Using mana depends on an individual's affinity with specific elements. In fantasy tales, various species are naturally attuned to different elements. For example, elves are often associated with wood, dwarves with metal, orcs with fire, aquatic creatures with water, and gnomes with earth."

#Ero-man: So, what about dark and light magic?

"Excellent question, Ero-man. Dark magic is often attributed to beings like devils, while light magic is connected to angels. However, these are just stereotypes. In reality, anyone can wield magic, though they may have a stronger affinity for a particular element. That's why mages often focus on mastering one element. Some mages might even have dual elemental affinities, allowing them to harness the power of two elements simultaneously."

#Ero-man: Hmm, okay, how about ice magic?

Arthur replied, "Whether it's ice magic or lightning magic ..... , it depends. A mage who is naturally compatible with water might have access to ice magic if they develop their mastery of the element sufficiently."

#MagixxManiac: But how can we know our compatibility?

Arthur responded with a smile, "Welcome to my stream, Magixx. Finding out your elemental compatibility is actually quite simple. In the air around us, there are traces of the five elemental energies. You need to gather these energies and transfer them into your mana pearl, which you'll form with the guidance of a magician. As you do this, you'll discover your compatible element – it will be the one that transfers into your pearl the fastest."

#StylishGirl: What is a magic pearl ???

#MagixxManiac: +1

#Ero-man: +1

"Hehehe, that's a secret. I'll reveal it in the next stream," Arthur teased.

#MagixxManiac: NO, COME BACK! I WANT TO LEARN!!!

"Next stream, next time. I'm too lazy right now."

* Stream ended *

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As the stream came to an end, Arthur leaned back in his chair and let out a satisfied sigh. "Successful stream" he murmured to himself, a small grin forming on his lips.

He glanced at the viewer count one last time before shutting down his setup. The interactions, the discussions about magic and elements, and even the playful teasing from StylishGirl had made the stream truly enjoyable. With a sense of contentment, he looked forward to the next stream.

"Maybe I first need to form my own magic pearl... I don't even know how to do it, ha ha ha !!! " Arthur mused to himself with a chuckle.