Upon the temple of Water Teaching, people stood on both sides. All eyes were focused on the two figures standing in the middle, the two sinners brought by Alexander, Cyclone and Hilmirya. On the territory of the Water Teaching, Cyclone and Hilmirya had willingly engaged in lewd acts multiple times. Their lascivious and depraved behavior had exceeded normal understanding, reaching the realm of demons of lust. What should have been a place for treating the sick had become a place of debauchery for the two. Surgical tools meant for healing had also become tools of debasement for them. Such wanton behavior was truly intolerable. Thus, in a sudden assault led by Alexander, the indecent acts of the two were exposed and they were apprehended on the spot.
"Why... why would you do this?" The merciful high priest questioned Cyclone.
"This is love!" came Cyclone's steadfast reply. But this statement only fueled the flames of anger within the temple. Despite their filthiness, Cyclone spoke with an air of righteousness that made everyone scorn him instantly. The attitude of pointing fingers at Cyclone, as well as Cyclone's twisted and misguided thoughts, incited outrage. This scolding made Hilmirya standing beside unable to speak out, only lowering her head silently. Occasionally stealing a glance at Cyclone, at the man being scolded by everyone. But soon she would lower her head again, Hilmirya, always a well-behaved girl, for the first time in her life, was being scolded by so many people. Unable to lift her head, Hilmirya couldn't muster the same defiant attitude as Cyclone and could only bow down to escape all the accusations.
"I have never seen such shameless scoundrel!" Contrary to his composure earlier in the morning, now Cordio was emitting an aura of anger. However, even with such rage, Cyclone simply said lightly, "What do you virgin boys know about love?" This remark caused an explosion of emotions within the temple, spiraling out of control. The commotion had already gone beyond what Hilmirya could have ever imagined.
"Enough!" It was only until the statement from the high priest that the uproar came to a halt. The high priest showed no sign of understanding, only disappointment in his eyes.
At the same time, Alexander on the side whispered softly, "I never thought you were this kind of person. You... are not worthy of being a hero." Ignoring the high priest and Alexander, Cyclone turned around, his back facing them. "I've never been a hero. I'm just a man born for love..." After saying this, Cyclone almost burst into laughter. Fortunately, clenching his fists tightly allowed him to suppress the laughter welling up from within. He would endure and only laugh once he left this place. Cyclone now had a mission on his shoulders, not just to assist physically, but also to keep Elyse's promise in mind. He couldn't afford to ruin everything with a moment of laughter.
Lastly, Hilmirya sneaked a glance at the high priest. Though she knew this was a play, Hilmirya still felt uneasy. Because this time, the play was not pretend, but real with real consequences. Cyclone and herself indeed had engaged in numerous lascivious acts within the church, becoming more and more exhilarating. Eventually, even Hilmirya found herself forgetting the joy and indulging in it. It was because of this that Hilmirya nervously looked at the high priest. At that moment, the high priest glanced at Hilmirya and subtly nodded as everyone's attention was on Cyclone. Hilmirya understood; the high priest was encouraging her, urging her to carry out the task ahead. But this encouragement was wrong, for Hilmirya knew she had truly done wrong. With a heavy heart, Hilmirya also turned around and followed Cyclone as they departed. As they left, Cyclone held Hilmirya's hand, professing his love to the people behind him, never looking back as they left the temple of Water.
