Chapter 1: Eternal Beauty
Narrated by Envoy Reza.
Envoy: My angel, my only god.
Narrator: The early morning light penetrated the stained glass windows of the hall, stirring dust that carried the scent of morning dew.
Narrator: In the light, a breeze brushed my praying hands.
Narrator: I offered my most devout prayer to the moon god as I've done for countless mornings.
Narrator: I already memorized the long prayers and holy bells with the morning light in my mind.
Envoy: God will tell us what is the utmost purity and beauty.
All Envoys: God will tell us what is the utmost purity and beauty.
Narrator: Under my leadership, young believers repeated the prayers in the church.
Narrator: But I could sense from their cadence that they were distracted. I frowned.
Envoy: ...
Narrator: Before the divine statue, in the light and dust, I saw the new Queen standing before all envoys.
Narrator: It's Lilith, the most beautiful person in Ninir.
Narrator: The sun covered her figure in gold as she prayed, gorgeous as an angel. Even her voice was sweet as ambrosia.
Narrator: But such a lovely voice didn't belong here.
Narrator: God is a sacred being. Prayers are sacred. Excess beauty would only warrant unwanted attention and temptation...
Narrator: I looked around and noticed many a young envoy peeking, distracted by the Queen's looks.
Envoy: I shall offer God all my piety and love.
Narrator: Steadying myself, I uttered the final verse to conclude the session.
Narrator: The ceremony was over, but I stayed behind.
Choose either "Why?" or "Anything else to say?"
If "why," ...
You: Why didn't you leave?
Narrator: Although it was improper to interrupt a prayer session, it was necessary to pause and admonish them.
If "say," ...
You: Did you have anything more to say to the envoys?
Narrator: It's difficult for young girls to avoid temptation, so I must admonish them.
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Narrator: I oversee the hall, as well as being the Chosen One.
Narrator: I must complete my glorious mission for heaven.
Narrator: I shall receive God's revelation and propagate my faith throughout the land, pacifying contentious hearts and guiding the lost.
Narrator: Born this way, live forever this way.
Narrator: I cleared my throat and heard my voice echo in the hall.
Envoy: Do not be tempted by the beauty before you. Only God's beauty is flawless and eternal.
Narrator: I repeated as I shut my eyes again.
Narrator: Upon hearing my words, all envoys turned to look at me.
Narrator: I caught a glimpse of the Queen turning, as well.
Narrator: I also noticed the subtle nuances in her angelic smile.
Narrator: It was wicked, cold, mocking...
Narrator: That smile shouldn't belong to an angel. I shut my eyes and started praying silently.
Narrator: But when I opened my eyes again, the Queen was no longer there.
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