I noticed that this wooden door is a full 20 centimeters thick, so its sound insulation effect must be outstanding.
Inside was a very large room, several hundred square meters in size, decorated like a grand hall.
The floor beneath my feet was cold cement, and I noticed that the walls were unfinished, just bare brickwork. Some pirate-style pendant lamps, stained with mottled rust, cast a dim glow.
The decor here—ceiling, walls, floor—is completely unadorned, exuding a cold and unrefined atmosphere… yet the furnishings are undeniably “luxurious”!
On either side stood rows of long cabinets in a medieval style, their cold angle iron, Gothic design, and austere atmosphere, along with the marks of time, clearly indicating they were genuine antiques! On the cabinets were long rows of gold and silver vessels… wide silver plates, gleaming gold cups, and vessels filled with blood-red wine…
The most striking feature is the central circular platform in the main hall, approximately two meters in diameter and half a meter high… What surprised me was that this platform was carved from a single piece of polished marble, its surface gleaming, surrounded by a ring of steps. Engraved on the platform was a strange pattern, seemingly some kind of religious totem, or perhaps a flame within which something seemed to be struggling. This pattern was so ingenious that it immediately drew the eye, as if it could stir up a simmering sense of unease within…
When we entered, there were already dozens of people in the main hall. Everyone was dressed the same as us—long robes, masks…
I gradually began to understand; this was a secret gathering with some religious undertones… Considering what I knew about the princess, it might even have some kind of orgy nature…
It was relatively quiet here. I noticed many people around me talking in hushed tones, each person's voice very soft. Looking around, it seemed there were fewer men and more women... I judged this from the length of their hair and their height, since even though they were wearing masks, their hair was still showing.
"Where is this place...? Why did you bring me here..." I was about to ask the princess in a low voice when she suddenly pulled me and whispered, "You'll find out in a moment." Then she seemed to chuckle softly, "You'll like it here."
About five minutes later, I heard a strange musical sound... Actually, calling it music is too much of a stretch; it was just a series of rhythmic clanging sounds from metal utensils. Immediately, I saw that everyone around me, who had been talking in hushed tones, stopped talking and stood up straight, spontaneously gathering around the central circular platform...
The princess and I stood at the very back of the crowd.
At that moment, I saw a door slowly open in one corner of the hall, and two people in long robes walked out first. They were pushing a cart filled with burning candlesticks.
I noticed that every candlestick was made of pure gold!
The cart slowly made its way into the crowd, and everyone spontaneously reached out and took a candlestick from it, then gently placed it in front of their chests...
The candlelight flickered, and I saw shadows reflected on the wall, swaying gently... At that moment, everyone began to chant softly.
The language they were chanting was definitely not English or French, but some language I didn't recognize, with strange syllables and obscure pronunciation, spoken word by word, carrying a hint of eeriness and mystery...
The princess and I, each holding a candlestick, remained at the back. I really wanted to ask the princess a question, but she wouldn't speak to me. Instead, she joined the others in chanting.
This chanting style is somewhat similar to hymns in Catholic churches, but with an added touch of the eeriness…
The two-minute chanting finally ended, and then a person emerged from the door. This person wore a long robe; however, unlike ours, his robe was golden! He was clearly a man, wearing a golden mask… somewhat similar to the kind worn by Egyptian pharaohs. Even more amusingly, he held a scepter, which was also made of pure gold, with a flame shape crafted from pure gold on it…
The person walked slowly, with a strange rhythm in his steps, and slowly walked to the central circular platform, stood in the very center, and then actually raised the scepter in his hand!
At this moment, the clanging rhythm of the metal abruptly stopped!
I heard everyone below let out a unified sigh, a sigh tinged with a sense of suppressed repression...
The man in the golden mask lowered his scepter. He began to speak in a high-pitched, magnetic voice, but I couldn't understand a single word he uttered; it was as if he were reciting an ancient English poem. Although I was certain he was speaking English, I couldn't comprehend his meaning…
I noticed that everyone below was listening very attentively, and no one spoke...
The candles flickered, and then the person in the golden mask said, "The one in white robes, step forward."
I was stunned for a moment, and before I could react, the princess next to me gently nudged me...
It was then that I realized there were four people in the room, including myself, all wearing white robes. But I was the only man. The other three appeared to be girls.
The crowd in front of me parted automatically, seemingly making way for me.
Although I wasn't particularly interested in this strange gathering, the princess gently pushed me forward, whispering, "Go ahead, you'll like it."
I hesitated for a moment, but I still walked to the front and stood with three other girls wearing white robes.
It was then that I vaguely realized that everyone here wearing white robes seemed to be a "newcomer." I noticed that the three girls in white robes had hesitated somewhat before coming up, and only came after encouragement from those around them.
Then someone brought over a gold cup filled with red wine... Judging from the smell, I could tell it was a fine red wine!
But what puzzled me was that along with the wine glass came a sharp dagger, which was also made of gold!
Then, to my astonishment, the man in the golden mask took the dagger, walked to the golden cup, and gently pricked his wrist, letting a drop of blood fall into the cup…
Then, he handed the dagger to the person next to him, who also raised his wrist, pricked it, and let blood drip...
In the silence, everyone in the room dressed in black robes repeated the same procedure, and by the end, the glass of red wine was mixed with countless drops of blood, exuding a faint smell of blood...
While I was still wondering what was going on, someone had already walked up to us with a wine glass in both hands...
Is it a blood oath?
Just as this thought popped into my head, I realized I was wrong.
The person holding the golden cup handed it to the girl in the white robe standing at the front, and softly said to her, "Drink up!"
I broke out in a cold sweat!
drink?
After a moment's hesitation, the girl actually picked up the cup, brought it to her lips, and took a sip...
I suddenly felt every hair on my body stand on end...
I just feel disgusted!
With so many people here, who knows if any of them, men, women, or children, have any diseases? Do they have AIDS? So much blood mixed together, and you expect me to drink it? I'd rather die than do that!
I've made up my mind. If they dare to make me drink this stuff on the spot, I'll smash the glass and leave!
However, things did not go as I had expected...
After the girl in the white robe, who was standing at the front, took a sip, the people below cheered. Then the man in the golden mask came over, put his hand on the girl's shoulder, and whispered something in her ear.
Next...
The girl hesitated for a moment, then slowly followed the man in the golden mask to the round platform. Under everyone's watchful eyes, she slowly lay down, and then her fingers quickly untied her robe, revealing her snow-white flesh beneath...
She quickly took off her clothes, leaving her only with a mask on her face...
With a soft moan, her whole body began to slowly sway, a faint blush rising to her skin, her snow-white breasts trembling gently, and her legs involuntarily twisting together...
I immediately realized that the wine probably contained some kind of aphrodisiac...
Soon, all the men standing below in black robes stepped forward, each lifting the hem of their robes… He slowly bent down and lay on top of the girl, gently lifting a corner of his mask to show her his face… Of course, due to the angle, only the girl could see his features!
After that, there's not much to say. It was almost exactly like any other adult film I've ever seen—a typical group sex scene… These men took turns on top of the girl, thrusting and then leaving… And towards the end, the girl seemed to become somewhat delirious, emitting soft breaths and moans, the sounds growing increasingly excited and agitated…
It lasted for two hours... To be honest, watching a performance so close up, almost like watching an adult film live, gave me an unprecedented thrill!
This is purely sensually stimulating, stimulating physiological desires... from the subtle, hardened, and mysterious atmosphere created by the environment, coupled with the preceding religious rituals, and then this scene...
Frankly, I could feel my breathing quickening; I was somewhat affected by the scene…
For over two hours, all the men who had sex with the girls left. The last woman… her body was covered in various kinds of lewd bodily fluids, looking extremely filthy, yet possessing a primal desire that was difficult to describe in words…
Finally, with the help of others, the woman managed to stand up; she was barely able to stand... The man in the golden mask took out a black robe and handed it to her, personally helping her put it on... Then the crowd cheered...
Suddenly, I understood what the princess meant by "you will like it"...
Even though I was still standing to the side, I could feel many eyes being cast my way. Most of these gazes came from the women dressed in black robes present…
I could sense a complex mix of emotions in those gazes: hunger, provocation, desire...
I knew very well that if I stayed any longer, it would probably be my turn to go on stage after I drank the blood wine…”
As long as I don't resist and continue to participate in this "game," then in a little while, I'll be having sex with all the women here at the same time... including the princess, of course...
My mind is a bit of a mess right now. Perhaps it's because in this kind of situation, people are inevitably tempted by desires, and all sorts of strange and complicated thoughts are flooding into my head.
Black robe... white robe...
Suddenly, a thought struck me... Holy crap!
Her Highness is wearing a black robe... which means she was also promoted from a newcomer in a white robe...
Damn, I just saw it with my own eyes—how a white robe can be upgraded to a black robe!
In an instant, the desire in my heart vanished... replaced by a feeling of disgust, like swallowing a fly!
Just then, the golden cup was passed to the second girl in the white robe...
The girl had long, blonde hair, but it was clearly dyed. She was shrinking back, backing away repeatedly, seemingly unwilling to participate in the ceremony, while her companions were gently comforting her.
Suddenly, the girl screamed, shoved away the man holding the golden cup, and ran towards the door... But she had only taken a few steps when she was caught by a man in the crowd. The girl screamed again, slurring her words in English, "I don't want to! I want to go home... I don't want this..."
The men who were holding her didn't physically abuse her; they were all speaking in low voices beside her. But the girl struggled more and more fiercely, and finally she burst into tears...
But a strange feeling arose in my heart... because this girl's voice sounded so familiar!
I suddenly jumped off the platform, quickly pushed through the crowd, and rushed to their side. I pulled the men away and grabbed the girl's arm. The girl was still sobbing, her voice trembling: "I didn't know you were... I don't want to do this... I don't know, I was brought here... I don't want to, don't touch me..."
The more I listened, the angrier I became, and I couldn't help but grab the mask off her face and rip it off forcefully...
A chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd, mixed with voices of rebuke, probably because people were strictly forbidden from removing their masks and revealing their true faces here!
But I couldn't care less about all that now! I stared at the crying girl in front of me, stunned!
Then I suddenly roared, "What are you doing here! You little bastard! Who let you do this! Who let you come to a place like this! You...you are simply!! Degenerate!! Shameless!! Stupid!! You..."
I was furious, and I slapped her across the face. The girl screamed in pain and rolled on the ground...
The girl covered her face, her hair disheveled, but her true appearance was already revealed...
Yes, despite her dyed blonde hair, her heavy eyeshadow, and the fear on her face, I knew that face all too well!
Duo Duo!
Ni Duoduo!
Huan Ge's daughter!
Part Two: The Road to Success, Chapter Five: Anger
Although I was wearing a mask and no one could see my expression, I was certain it was terrifying. I could feel my face contorted with rage… The hand that had slapped Duoduo was still trembling; my fingertips were shaking with anger!
I was absolutely furious!!
I even suspect that if I had a knife in my hand right now, I would probably kill this ungrateful girl in a fit of rage!
It was anger, rage, and also subtly implied something else...
Yes! Me! Chen Yang! Xiao Wu!! I originally had a wonderful and happy life, peaceful, tranquil, and content. I had people I loved, friends, and I could have lived a very happy life...
But because of her! Because of her!! Because of this girl in front of me!! To protect her, I abandoned my family and wife, left my life, left...
My friend... I was hunted down for thousands of miles, offended a force I couldn't fight, and was ultimately betrayed by the person I trusted most!
I traveled all the way to North America, barely escaping death! I went from a kind person to a ruthless killer!