SinBound The Seduction System

Episode 21

The moment Ethan stepped into the dim corridor behind the ancient library wall, the torches on both sides ignited one by one, revealing a hidden stairwell spiraling downward.

"This wasn't here before," he muttered, staring at the old stones that looked far older than the university itself.

[System Alert: Hidden Chamber Unlocked - Library Sub-Basement: Forbidden Archive]

His pulse quickened. The air grew thick with the scent of parchment, dust, and something else—something electric, like anticipation coiled tight.

He descended.

Each step was met with whispering voices, faint and seductive, brushing against his consciousness like invisible fingertips.

"You are not alone, SinBound... we've been watching."

He reached a large circular chamber. Floating in the center was a pedestal, and above it hovered a violet crystal pulsing with eerie light.

[New Lust Artifact Detected: Memory Prism - Tier III]

As he stepped closer, the prism's glow intensified, sending streaks of light across the room.

"Touch it," the voice whispered.

Ethan extended his hand. The moment his fingers brushed the surface, it shattered into a burst of ethereal mist, enveloping him.

He staggered, visions flooding his mind—memories of others who had wielded this power. Ancient seducers. Warlocks. Queens and Empresses who bent empires with a gaze. And one familiar face...

Professor Lilith.

She stood amidst the fog, lips curved into that devilish smirk. "You're not the first to walk this path, Ethan... but you may be the last."

Then she vanished.

[System Upgrade: Lust Path Tier II Activated] [New Skill Unlocked: Hypnotic Touch - Targets with weak mental resistance will be temporarily suggestible to user's desires.] [Charisma Boost: +25] [Collection Increase: +150] [Power Stones Surge: +73]

Ethan gasped as the system interface went wild.

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Back at Campus Dorms

Molly stared at her screen. "He did it... He triggered the Prism."

She wasn't just a curious student. She was a Watcher.

"Now the game really begins," she whispered.

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Meanwhile: Evelyn's Room

Evelyn tossed in her bed. Her dreams were tangled with Ethan again, but this time they weren't just dreams—they were shared.

"Why do I feel him… inside my head?"

The room grew colder, the mirror on her wall began to fog from the inside.

[System Anomaly: Link Detected - Evelyn Rae is Resonating with User Ethan Cross]

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Underground Chamber - Moments Later

Ethan emerged from the vision drenched in sweat, but there was something else—an aura of undeniable magnetism.

Footsteps echoed behind him. He turned.

"About time you arrived," came a sultry voice.

Selene, the crimson-haired librarian, stepped forward in a tight, arcane-marked corset. Her eyes glowed faintly.

"The Prism recognized you. That makes you one of us now."

Ethan raised an eyebrow. "Us?"

She nodded. "The Crimson Order. We serve the Seduction System... and we protect its last heir—you."

He opened his mouth to respond when she stepped close, trailing a finger down his chest.

[System: Lust Tension Detected - Interaction Threshold Approaching]

"There's no turning back now, Ethan. The Archive is awake. The Whispering Council knows. Your every move from now... will be watched."

She pressed a kiss to his neck.

[+43 Lust Points Earned | XP Gained: +920]

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Scene Break: Whispering Council - Realm Beyond

A round table of cloaked figures sat in darkness. One of them leaned forward.

"The heir has awakened the Prism."

Another hissed, "He must not reach the Tower of Sins."

A third chuckled. "Let him try. The path will devour him."

Their laughter echoed like knives.

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Next Morning - Ethan's Room

The system notifications wouldn't stop.

[New Mission: Seduce or Convert a Crimson Order Member Within 72 Hours] [Bonus Path Activated: Twin Lust Gateways - Unlock Dual Affection Paths with Molly and Evelyn]

Ethan groaned. "Why can't I ever just have breakfast without someone whispering seduction objectives at me?"

His door creaked open. Molly stood there, half-awake, holding a steaming cup of coffee.

She wore his hoodie.

"We need to talk. Something's... changing in me. And I think it's your fault."

Ethan blinked.

The system chimed.

[Lust Tension: Molly - 67%] [Hidden Affection Trait Unlocked: Jealousy Spark - Evelyn Detected Within 20m Radius]

Before he could respond, a knock sounded behind Molly. Evelyn.

"Can we talk too? I had the weirdest dream... and you were in it."

Ethan froze.

The system interface glowed bright red.

[Dual Seduction Convergence Event Incoming] [System Alert: Seduction Trial - Phase I Begins Now]