Eternal Temptation: Awakening Sinful Desires

"Also, there is no such thing as pure-hearted, perfect knights like him who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of their kingdom or country. That's an idealistic image created by writers and artists who live in fantasies." Asher spat out those words with disgust. "What matters is the actual outcome of the actions he takes, whether they help people or harm them.

There are many people who act righteous and fight against those in power to help the weak, but at the same time, they don't care about the consequences of their actions and end up hurting innocent people who happen to get caught up in their crusade. For example, there was a man who wanted to save the commoners from the corrupt nobles that ruled over them.

In order to do that, he assassinated all of them in righteous indignation. But due to that assassination, a war broke out, killing countless innocents and destroying entire villages and towns. And in the end, it didn't achieve anything significant at all; instead, everything just ended up even worse than it was before. So, just because he wanted to be a hero doesn't mean he knows what he's doing!"

"Oh... I never thought of it that way before," Cecil replied in a hesitant tone.

"Exactly. People like this are the type to cause more harm than good to the society at large. You have to remember that there is no such thing as a hero in the real world, and everyone has their own goals and motives. So, you should be careful with whom you choose to associate yourself with. Otherwise, you might find yourself getting dragged into some crazy scheme that puts your life at risk.

You should never believe what others tell you about themselves, even if they are supposedly good people. That's why you should always keep an open mind and judge people based on their actions rather than their words."

"Hmm... I suppose that does make sense." Scarlet pondered.

After listening to him explain everything, Scarlet and Cecil felt as if a veil had been lifted from their minds, allowing them to see things more clearly than before.

This is because they were now able to understand why he despised the protagonist of this story so much and why he disliked stories that glorified heroes so much.

At that moment, Cecil noticed that the actors began to appear on stage to thank the audience for their support, and she turned around to see that most of the attendees were standing up to clap and cheer.

She turned to look at her companions and said, "We should get ready to leave as well. Let's go."

"Yes." Scarlet nodded before standing up from beside Asher and preparing to leave the place along with everyone else.

At that moment, Asher's phone rang, interrupting their conversation. He took it out and saw the name of the person calling him.

"Sorry, I have to take this. Please wait here."

Cecil and Scarlet both gave him a puzzled look before nodding to let him know that it's okay.

Asher excused himself and went outside of the VIP room.

Meanwhile, Cecil and Scarlet glanced at each other and exchanged smiles.

"Well, I'm glad we came here to watch the play together. It was quite a learning experience." Cecil commented as she brushed off her dress.

Scarlet smiled and replied, "Me too. It made me think about things in a new light."

"I guess it was worth coming here after all." Cecil added.

At that moment, Scarlet looked around to confirm that nobody else was around, and she leaned closer before whispering, "Hey, Cecil, I have something I need to confess to you."

"What is it, Scarlet?"

Scarlet hesitated for a moment before saying, "I... I don't know how to say this, but..."

"Just say it! Whatever it is, it can't be as bad as you think!" Cecil encouraged her friend with a smile.

"Alright... The truth is... I think I'm in love with Asher!" Scarlet blurted out, her face reddening in embarrassment.

Upon hearing her friend's sudden confession, Cecil felt her heart skip a beat, and she blinked several times in surprise before her face also turned redder than Scarlet's.

"... Me too."

They stared at each other for a moment in silence, neither knowing what to say nor how to react to this situation.

A long pause followed as the two girls stood there in silence, looking at each other. Eventually, both of them started giggling together, breaking the awkward atmosphere between them.

After a while, Scarlet spoke first, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I guess this was bound to happen sooner or later. After all, he has done so much for us already, and his bold and flirtatious actions always make my heart race like crazy!"

"I know! When he talked about my body when choosing the bold lingerie for me, my heart almost popped out of my chest!" Cecil covered her chest with her arms as if trying to suppress it.

Scarlet laughed at that gesture, her smile lighting up her entire face. "Hehe, I guess this is one of his advantages. His sexy, dark aura draws me in like a moth to a flame. I want to be wrapped up in it and feel its warmth engulf me."

"Same! I love how he makes me feel safe and secure, but at the same time, I'm always excited because I don't know what will happen next when he's around. I find it refreshing!" Cecil exclaimed as she fanned herself with her hand, trying to cool off the heat emanating from her flushed cheeks.

"Right?! It's like a roller coaster ride! The ups and downs are thrilling!"

"So, um... What should we do now? How do we move forward?"

Scarlet grinned, looking confident, "I think it's best to confess to him that we both love him. After all, he already has us in the palm of his hand and probably knows we both like him. So, there shouldn't be any reason for him to reject us. Especially considering that he already has multiple women and doesn't have a problem with it."

"I... I guess that sounds like a good idea." After hesitating for a moment, Cecil agreed with her friend and decided to confess her love for Asher together with Scarlet.

It wasn't long before Asher came back into the VIP room, but when he did, he was surprised to see the two girls blushing and whispering to each other with shy smiles.

"Why are you two so red? Did something happen while I was away?" He asked in confusion, looking back and forth between them.

"Nothing!" The girls shouted in unison, startling him. However, their cheeks turned even redder when they realized how loud they were, causing Asher to raise a brow.

"Okay... whatever you say. Shall we get going now?" Asher inquired, gesturing towards the door with his thumb.

Scarlet and Cecil nodded as they walked beside him out of the theater.

Once they were outside, they found that it was already nighttime, and the streets were illuminated by street lamps that lined the roadways.

"Wow, I didn't realize we spent so much time in there!" Scarlet remarked, marveling at the sight of the city lit up at night.

"Neither did I. It seems like time flies by when you're having fun, huh?" Cecil responded as she admired the view as well. "Anyway, what should we do now? It looks like there won't be anything else interesting going on here tonight."

"Hmm..." Asher hummed before giving Cecil a sly smirk. "Well, I have already made plans for dinner at a very special place."

Both of them gave him an inquiring look as they tilted their heads to one side simultaneously, wondering where he meant.

"Let's go there, and I'm sure you'll like what you will see and experience." Asher spoke as he held both girls' waists and led them toward a taxi.

The two girls giggled to themselves as they let themselves be taken along by their seducer.

As soon as the car started moving, both girls felt a little bit nervous about how their confession would go.

Meanwhile, Asher sat in the middle while keeping his eyes on the window, enjoying the view of the city.

Soon, they reached the place, and Asher paid for the fare. They were in the center of the city, where a large lake was surrounded by high-rise buildings.

It was a beautiful sight, and it made them feel calm and peaceful.

"Are we going to swim this late at night?" Scarlet asked with a puzzled look on her face.

However, her question made Asher chuckle instead of answering her query.

"Not quite. Now, come with me. You'll know when you see it."

Without waiting for a reply, he led both of them out of the cab and began walking along the path leading up to the lake. It was illuminated by many lanterns hanging from the trees, and it seemed like a magical place, filled with romance and mystery.

"It's beautiful." Cecil breathed in awe at the scene in front of her.

Scarlet nodded in agreement, staring at the scenery around her as she walked. "It sure is!"

Eventually, they stopped in front of a large boat floating at the edge of the water, tied to a wooden pier. It was painted white with golden trim and looked elegant and majestic in the moonlight. The boat's bow had a dragon head carved into it, giving it a regal appearance.

And a long canopy ran along the length of the deck, supported by wooden pillars with intricate carvings, while colorful lanterns hung from poles scattered around the area.