Chapter 11: The Seductress in Red
Episode 11
[New Quest: Forbidden Faculty – Tease and Tempt Professor Livia Hart]
Time Limit: 48:00:00
Reward: +50 SinPoints | Passive Skill: Authority Bender
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Westwood University – Literature Department – 3:00 PM
Ethan adjusted his collar, trying to ignore the smug grin of his system HUD.
[Target Detected: Professor Livia Hart]
Compatibility: 91%
Emotional State: Focused. Guarded. Intrigued.
Arousal Level: 18% – climbing.
He had faced students, twins, even rivals. But this—this was a new battlefield.
The classroom was half-dark, sunlight filtering in through slanted blinds, casting golden stripes across the old wooden desk.
Professor Hart stood at the board, chalk in hand, her crimson dress hugging every curve. She was elegance and danger wrapped into one.
"Mr. Cross," she said, without turning around, "you're late again."
Ethan smirked, sliding into the front seat. "I thought you liked making an entrance, Professor."
She turned slowly, eyes narrowing. "Flirting won't raise your grade."
[Sin Insight Activated]
Livia Hart: Secretly submissive, but masks it under strict discipline. Weakness: Confident disobedience.
Perfect.
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After Class – Office Hours
Ethan stepped inside her office, a leather-scented sanctuary lined with books and velvet curtains.
Livia sat behind the desk, crossing her legs. "What do you want, Mr. Cross?"
"I want to learn… more than you're willing to teach in class."
Her eyes narrowed, but her lip twitched—half amusement, half challenge.
"You assume I have something worth learning."
Ethan leaned forward. "You do. And I'm a fast learner."
Her breath caught slightly. "Careful. Your words could be interpreted… inappropriately."
"I'm counting on it."
[Target Arousal: 29% → 42%]
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[Mini Event: Close Quarters]
The room dimmed as clouds covered the sun. Thunder cracked softly in the distance.
Ethan moved to the bookshelf. "You read The Inferno?"
"Of course."
He pulled it out, flipping to the page marked with a red ribbon.
"'Abandon all hope, ye who enter here,'" he read aloud. "But I think hope is the last thing I'd abandon… especially in this room."
Livia stood now. "You're playing with fire."
"Then burn me."
She stepped closer.
Close enough to touch.
Close enough to kiss.
Her breath danced across his lips.
But Ethan pulled back, letting the tension tighten like a wire.
[Sin Aura: Active]
[Target Arousal: 59%]
"Class dismissed," he whispered.
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[System Update: Quest Progress – 65%]
New Side Quest Unlocked: Reveal Professor Hart's Secret Room
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Later That Night – Westwood Gymnasium (Back Entrance)
Ethan walked alone, hoodie up, steps slow. But the system buzzed again.
[New Host Detected: Cain Ward – Rival Sin Host]
Level: 4
Host Type: Wrath Tier
Skills: Sin Rush, Dominant Grip, Fear Pulse
Warning: PvP Challenge Possible
Suddenly, a tall figure blocked his path.
Cain. Muscles. Anger. Tattoos.
"You've been taking what's mine," Cain growled.
"I take what I want," Ethan replied coolly.
Cain cracked his knuckles. "Let's see who earns more sin, pretty boy."
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[PvP Temptation Duel Initiated – Limited Seduction Battle]
Rules: Temptation-Only. No Physical Contact. Emotional Control Wins.
Cain's target appeared: a girl from the cheer squad, blonde and curious.
Ethan's target: Professor Hart – who just happened to be walking by.
He locked eyes with her.
"Good evening, Professor," he said, voice dripping velvet.
She stopped, caught in the tension. Her breath quickened. She didn't walk away.
[Target Arousal: 63% → 76%]
Cain smirked. "You'll lose."
Ethan stepped closer to Livia, his voice softer now. "Tell me no."
She didn't.
[Target Arousal: 92%]
System dinged.
[You Win: PvP Seduction Duel]
SinPoints Gained: +50
Skill Gained: Sin Aura II (Passive Boost to All Temptation Levels)
Cain vanished into the night, defeated.
Ethan exhaled.
Power was rising.
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Back in His Room – 12:01 AM
Ethan sat at his desk, the system glowing bright.
[Level Up – Ethan Cross: Level 3 → Level 4]
Charm: 4
SinPoints: 105
Skills: Seduction Insight I, Lust Aura II, Sin Clone I, Sin Aura II
New Skill Tree Unlocked: Forbidden Temptations
Next Target: Unknown… Searching...