"Our society has no secrets. Any little thing is easily identified if only it affects someone's interests. Trying to hide something valuable or illegal becomes fatal. Previously, any offense was severely punished or executed by burning. But Rohen changed everything, and I am very grateful to him for that.
"I didn't know," Asfira was horrified. "What crimes were punishable by execution?"
"Failure to comply with the laws of Prosperity or demonstrative refusal to obey the regime. Killing a syrinx, even a fetus in the womb, was always punishable by execution. Some were beaten with whips for having same-sex relationships, and I had to endure many executions. Back then it was rare, there were plenty of women among people, and men were not bisex."
"Why did people leave your city?"
"They realized that their life expectancy was too short with neighbors like us.
"They weren't given immortality?"
"Only Radiances are able to undergo transmutation into a syrinx, and there are very few such people. Fiery crystallization will destroy an ordinary person. This process begins in the higher dimension and changes the body gradually. Your mutation will soon be completed and your personality will acquire new qualities that are unexpected for you."
"Looking at Denris, what happened to him, it's even scary to imagine what awaits me," Asfira said thoughtfully.
"He bothers me, this handsome guy who turned my Deo's head."
"You shouldn't be so jealous, it's better to make friends with him," Asfira advised gently.
"Yes, sure. I need to talk to Liorif face to face," Irinel jumped up and quickly rushed out of the room.
***
"Congrats, my lil bro!" Liorif hugged Irinel tightly and kissed him on the lips. "How did you manage to seduce the cold heart of an unapproachable deity? You are simply talented!"
"I think that this is your merit," Irinel answered mockingly. "He got too carried away with Denris while he was saving him from you and finally realized that he was not indifferent to guys."
He sighed sadly, and they settled down on the sofa in an embrace.
"Are you worried that you won't get his attention anymore, baby?"
"Yes, I dreamed about him for too long and I want to continue dating, but, unfortunately, Deo became interested in your lover."
"I'm aware," Liorif confirmed sadly. "And mum didn't like that our relationship had gone so far. And what's interesting is that Denris dreams of being in my arms again. He misses me."
"It would be great if the prince became even more attached to you, then I could often visit Gedeon's bed."
"Hmm, baby, as far as I know, you've had a lot of lovers lately. How insatiable you are!"
"In fact, I tried to forget about Gedeon, and I'm ready to leave everyone if he became my only one."
"And you'll leave me? Oh, how cruel!"
"Do you take me seriously?"
"Certainly! I love you! It is impossible to be indifferent to such a cute guy, and I could not help but think about you when I returned from my long wanderings. The prohibitions had not yet been lifted, but you became so attractive and were ready for anything. Watching you since childhood, I didn't think I could be so close to you. I suffered so much when you hugged me like a brother.
When I lost my harem, it got even worse. I remember how you flew to me and offered to spend the night together, I was dizzy with excitement. But still you chose Ramies and live with him. I don't want to stop him from being happy, especially since he himself begged me to give you a minimum of attention."
"Is it true? But you never talked about it! I always liked you, so tall and handsome, I admired you when you came to visit your mother. I noticed your lustful glances, but I was afraid of new punishments. My father never protected me and I also feared your ancestor."
"Mertarizar did not blame me and Ramies for our passions, because he himself loved men, although he never admitted it. He always asked to be careful in your actions. You were unfairly punished, but the Rulers adhered to strict rules for a reason. The birth rate of the syrkoi was supposed to go through the roof, and the aristocrats tried to make as many kids as possible, avoiding those they truly loved. No one risked contradicting the strict government."