The corridor seemed endless—its walls etched with symbols pulsating faintly with magenta light, as if the very stone pulsed to the rhythm of a heart long forgotten. Lucien's boots echoed softly on the marbled floor. The air was humid with the scent of roses and rain, ancient magic thick as mist.
Selena, Elira, and Nyla followed behind, each visibly affected by the energy of the place. Their skin glistened slightly, as though their very lust energy was being coaxed to the surface.
Lucien paused at the archway.
A sudden System Prompt appeared.
> [Warning: You are entering the Sacred Chamber of Elarielle, Goddess of Lust and Sorrow.]
Recommended: Mental Fortitude Rank B+ or Higher.
Suggested Item: Heartroot Crystal (Not Found)
Lust Level Required: 60,000
Current: 43,800
Lucien clenched his jaw. "I'm below the requirement."
"I can feel her," Nyla murmured, eyes distant. "She's... crying."