SinBound The Seduction System

Episode 14

[New Quest Activated: Forbidden Flame – Survive Professor Hart's Trial of Seduction without losing control.] Time Limit: 12:00:00 Reward: +40 SinPoints, Lust Manipulation I Fail Condition: System Lockdown for 48 Hours

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It was well past midnight when Ethan received the alert. A crimson notification blinked in the corner of his HUD like a heartbeat.

[Target Detected: Professor Livia Hart] Compatibility: 94% Emotional State: Provocative. Guarded. Testing Limits. Arousal: 26% → 29% – Rising steadily.

The message was followed by a pulsing invitation:

"Come to Office 6C. Alone."

He didn't hesitate.

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Westwood University – Faculty Building 1:13 AM

The long hallway was dimly lit, cast in deep amber tones by the aging wall sconces. Ethan's footsteps echoed against the tiled floor as he approached the ornate wooden door labeled: Professor Livia Hart – Department of Ancient Literature.

His heartbeat matched the countdown in his HUD: 11:47:02.

He knocked once.

"Come in," a sultry voice beckoned from within.

Ethan entered.

The room was nothing like he'd imagined. Velvet drapes cloaked the walls, incense curled through the air like smoke from a forgotten ritual, and at the center sat Professor Hart — legs crossed, crimson glasses perched on the bridge of her nose, sipping from a glass of dark wine.

She wore a deep green silk blouse, partially unbuttoned, revealing just enough skin to be a distraction but not enough to be scandalous. A thigh slit skirt hugged her legs.

"You made good time," she purred, setting the glass down.

"You summoned me. I obeyed."

"Mm. And obedience can be a dangerous habit, Mr. Cross."

[Sin Insight Activated] Livia Hart: Craves control under pressure. Tests psychological limits. Secretly fears vulnerability.

"Are you always this forward with your professors?" she asked, standing now. Her heels clicked softly against the wooden floor as she approached.

"Only the ones who issue midnight invitations," Ethan replied with a smirk.

"Bold. But let's see if your actions match your tongue."

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[System Notification: Trial of Seduction Initiated] Trial Phases: Mind, Body, Will Objective: Pass all 3 without submission.

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Phase One: Mind

"You know, Ethan," Livia began, circling him like a hawk, "I've read your essays. Brilliant, but arrogant. Like someone hiding something."

He didn't flinch. "Maybe I just don't see the point in playing dumb."

She leaned in close, her breath brushing his ear. "Or maybe you're afraid someone will read you. Strip you bare."

[System Insight: Emotional Pressure Rising – Mental Fortitude Check Required]

Ethan smiled. "I already undressed my soul. It only gets interesting when others try to piece it back together."

Her pupils dilated slightly.

[Phase One: Passed]

Livia took a slow breath. "Very well. Phase two."

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Phase Two: Body

She walked to her antique record player and set the needle. A sensual jazz melody filled the room. Then, without a word, she reached up and unpinned her hair.

A cascade of auburn waves fell over her shoulders.

"Dance with me."

It wasn't a request. It was a challenge.

He stepped in.

Their bodies swayed, inches apart. Her fingers brushed his neck, trailed down his chest. He responded in kind — hand at her waist, thumb brushing her hipbone.

Heat surged between them.

[Target Arousal: 47% → 62%]

She spun, landing in his arms, breathless.

"Tell me," she murmured, "how far would you go for power?"

Ethan met her gaze, unwavering. "Far enough to seduce danger, but never far enough to kneel to it."

She stopped.

Her fingers remained pressed against his heart.

[Phase Two: Passed]

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Phase Three: Will

"Then prove it. Sit."

He obeyed, lowering himself into the velvet chair at the center of the room. She reached for her wine again but this time, she didn't sip. She poured it slowly over her own fingers and let the dark liquid trickle down her wrist.

"Lick it off."

[System Alert: Submission Trigger Detected – Resist or Submit?]

Ethan stared at her hand. His instincts screamed compliance. But something inside him burned hotter.

He leaned forward, lips close, breath warm on her skin…

Then stopped. Inches away.

"No."

She blinked.

"Seduction isn't slavery."

He took her wrist and guided it to her own lips.

"If I lick, I lead. If you crave submission, taste it yourself."

Her eyes widened. Then darkened with something deeper than lust: respect.

[Phase Three: Passed]

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[Trial of Seduction Complete] [Reward: +40 SinPoints | New Skill Acquired: Lust Manipulation I] [Level Up: Ethan Cross – Level 5]

Livia backed away slowly, visibly shaken but smiling.

"You're more dangerous than I thought."

"Then don't think. Just feel."

She sat on her desk, staring at him as if seeing him for the first time.

"This..." she whispered, "was only the beginning."

[New Quest Unlocked: Forbidden Contract]

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Ethan walked out of the office into the still night. The cold wind kissed his skin but couldn't extinguish the fire inside him.

[System Update: Ethan Cross – Level 5] Charm: 5 SinPoints: 70 Skills: Seduction Insight I, Lust Aura II, Sin Clone I, Lust Manipulation I EXP: 60/300

Active Quests:

Repeat Performance (Naomi)

Sinful Sisters (Devaux Twins)

Forbidden Contract (Livia Hart)

Mystery Target Detected (Near East Library)

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As he strolled past the old fountain, he opened his profile and broadcast a system-wide notification: