CHAPTER 7 – Innocence, Corruption (Part 10)

Whether it was Cedric, who committed such acts in the sanctuary, or Lillian, who despite saying it was wrong, was overwhelmed with excitement. Although frightened, she couldn’t admit that fact.

“You’re loving it, aren’t you?”

“No…”

The little whimpering and squirming were endearing. From her body engulfed in heat to her trembling voice, even the repulsive lies.

Though Cedric could love everything about Lillian, he didn’t want to be abandoned again.

“Admit it.”

That he was no longer part of the holy Order, but a horrible monster, and that she was no different for loving such a man.

“Say you like it.”

Continuing his languid strokes, he rolled his fingers over her cl*toris. Lillian arched her back at the stimulation of her heightened sensitivity.

“Tell me you want to be f*cked by me. Beg for more.”

“No, I don’t… I hate it… Ahh!”

A sharp sensation spread throughout her body as if it traveled down her spine. The cl*max, strangely enough, was more intense the second time than the first, and even more so the third. Her stomach churned in anticipation of another wave of sensation, this time even more ecstatic than the last.

However, just as she was about to reach the pinnacle of pl*asure, his hands that had been teasing her stopped abruptly. The thrusts that were shaking her entire lower body from behind also ceased.

Lillian resented his sudden stop. She was so close to the euphoric feeling that seemed almost within reach…

Heaven was just beyond reach…!

As she subtly moved her hips, urging him to continue the deep penetration, Cedric pulled back as if he would withdraw completely. Desperately, Lillian grabbed onto him, stained eyes pleading, her pale face a mess, not wanting him to leave.

Cedric murmured ominously towards her, addressing her desperate plea.

“Beg me to f*ck you. Beg to be defiled in front of God’s eyes, admit you’re insane too.”

“…….”

“I’ll let you go if you do.”

Cedric was pushing her to the edge. He wanted to witness her cruel fall from the cliff.

Now Lillian couldn’t even believe that this man had almost been ordained a priest. He looked more like a fallen demon than the Order’s proudest enforcer.

A devil clad in the guise of a beautiful angel.

Even so, Lillian couldn’t resist him.

If this man truly was a demon, then she would stand at the forefront of hell, holding his hand.

“Hmph, don’t stop…….”

Lillian’s head dropped to the floor as if she were about to collapse. She raised her hips and spread her cheeks with her hands.

Towards this man who willingly descended to the depths for her.

“Please! F*ck me! Harder, harder… Ah!”

Puck! The blunt pillar struck deep within her. His m*mber, firmly embedded in the deepest part with the posture of beasts mating, mercilessly continued its relentless pounding.

“Ah! Yes! Ah! Ahhh…”

The dull pain pushing against her belly mingled with a strange pl*asure.

Puck, puck, puck!

The chaotic sounds echoed in the sanctuary.

Her body felt like it would shatter under the violent thrusts penetrating her insides.

Every time the large and solid gl*ns scratched against the wall and hit the c*rvix, flashes appeared before her eyes.

Her restrained body jerked back and forth from the force pounding from behind. The image of the crucifix, full in her sight, seemed as if it would topple and shatter.

It felt like her mind was becoming mush.

“More, more…! Harder…! Ah!”

Deep within Lillian’s heart, a wicked pl*asure erupted.

If this man wanted her desperately, without dignity, honor, or morality, if he wanted her so urgently that he would consume her like swallowing sea water if he wanted her with such earnest thirst that he was willing to abandon everything, then…

‘I want to become everything to this man. Just as he has always been to me.’

An irresistible wave swept over her.

“Ahh…! Ah!”

Her toes curled. She felt lightheaded. The moonlight filtering through the stained glass stung her eyes.

Lillian tumbled helplessly off the cliff of pl*asure.

“Yes…! Yes! Ah…!”

Guilt and shame melted away from her body and flowed downwards. Underneath her feet, it felt like the river of death was flowing.

Somewhere beyond, the pure white place seemed almost within reach, shimmering like eternal light, only to vanish like flying sand.

‘Ah, it seems that hell is our destination.’

Lillian could only watch as the fleeting world flashed before her eyes.

Suddenly, darkness enveloped her once more.

“…Ugh.”

Cedric, having finished his long ej*culation, embraced her and collapsed. In the holy sanctuary, the man and woman lay entwined.

Under the pedestal of the sacred statue, they stared blankly at the ceiling, exhaling deeply.

Just as their hearts were pounding, a monotonous melody flowed from Cedric.

“With the flames of the Holy Spirit… Burn the seeds of my sins.”

“…”

“Do you remember this hymn? You used to like it.”

It was a hymn she knew. But Lillian couldn’t respond.

“With the flames of the Holy Spirit… Burn the seeds of my sins… O Savior who always watches over us…”

The voice cut through the silence of the chapel, with a hint of laughter at the end.

“You were so cute when you were cleaning up alone…… while singing this, Lillian.”

While fixedly gazing at the painted fresco on the ceiling, he chuckled.

“Sorry, it just came to mind.”

“…”

Lillian watched him silently, her lips pressed together. Looking into the man’s crazed gaze, for the first time in her life, she thought he was just like her, an ordinary human being, standing on the ground.

Now she believed.

Truly, this man had committed all those heinous sins.

Cedric Edelgard was no longer a knight of the noble Order of the Silver Cross, nor the candidate for priestly ordination of the church. He was just a mere mortal committing sins like any other man, breathing in the square.

“Don’t ever leave my house again, not after what we have done today.”

“…”

“Everyone who knows you will see. They’ll see how we’re entwined.”

A crooked smile hung on the corner of his lips as he turned his head.

It was a face that looked incredibly satisfied.

“How’s that for seeing how low I can be?”

“…….”

“What do you think?”

As if urging for a response, his long fingers traced her pursed lips.

Leaning slightly towards the woman nestled in his arms, Cedric whispered softly.

“Am I still… like an angel of holiness to you?”

She almost nodded, merely gazing at that beautifully handsome face. But seeing her own reflection in his mesmerizing green eyes made her feel foolish, and Lillian belatedly regained her composure.

“In the eyes of the Lord, we’re both fallen sinners.”

Unredeemable, hell-bound sinners.

But she couldn’t help adding.

“You’re beautiful, Cedric…”

Lillian threw her arms around the fallen man’s neck and kissed him.

“I love you.”

Even if this last moment with this man was nothing but a painful descent into the abyss, it was okay. By being with him, that place would already be nothing short of heaven to her.