Emma's words, "Kneel to me," came down like a divine edict, as though they carried the weight of the heavens themselves. Yet, the irony was undeniable—it was not the voice of a celestial being but that of a succubus demon.
And yet the effects were as such. At least for Manu.
The world seemed to freeze for Manu. His once unshakable will wavered, and before he could comprehend what was happening, his knees buckled. He fell to the ground with a loud crash, his powerful figure brought low in an instant. Confusion clouded his mind as an overwhelming compulsion seized him, an unseen force chaining him to the earth.
>>Alert: Punishment from the Sin of Pride. You have kneeled to another of Superior might by sexual achievements. All abilities Grayed out for ten minutes.<<
His fists trembled as they dug into the platform. What is this? His thoughts were in disarray. How could he, a demi-god in the midst of a Heaven's Tribulation, be subdued by such a command?