A/N: There are mentions of gang-bang/rape, but nothing happens. I just want to say, I've seen this a lot in Chinese BL. Don't justify it. It's wrong to use this as a revenge method and things like that. But this Arc was kind of making fun of the people who do use this method, so please keep that in mind.

Edited by: Kuro, Lille, Nyxx

In the last two episodes of Everlasting Bloom, King Felix visited the former Prime Minister's home one last time to take all the documents in his study. He knew the value of those documents and if he wanted to complete Vincent's, or more like his own dream, he needed all of them.

Upon further inspection of those documents, detailed accounts of the economic status dating back over 20 years and even ways to combat the failings of the system were written. There were many plans and solutions to both simple and complex problems. The reports on the country were so detailed, it was like the man had lived with the citizens, documenting everything from daily life struggles to a merchant's journey throughout the country. There wasn't a single thing missing in the study, even the King's daily habits were documented and even accounted for. He had plans to make it so that the King could continue his lavish lifestyle but also bring the people back on their feet. He could never convince the King to go through with those plans though. 

Vincent had thought of everything. Even the economic status of other countries on the continent.

After King Felix took those documents, he rushed back to the palace and thought of what plans to initiate first.

These last two episodes showed the struggles King Felix and Knight Commander Lewis had to face together. They were scorned by the public but worked hard to fix all that the former king had done.

In just a couple of months, King Felix seemed to have aged. He was sitting in his study, looking at documents, and then sighing. His face showed that he was exhausted but this was something he brought upon himself.

"Prime Minister Vincent had gone through years of this, and here I am not even able to stand a couple of months... Am I really worthy of being King?"

The sadness and grief in his eyes were captured on the camera. The camera then zoomed and faded out. Signifying the end of the season.

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This ending sparked a lot of complaints from the viewers. This open-ended ending was torturous. They were already brokenhearted at Vincent's death, but with the ending, they wanted to riot. Many comments filled the review sections of different websites. Even with the upset viewers, they couldn't give the show anything less than 4 stars.

The TV show was well-made. It showed the struggles of both the “Villain” and the Male Protagonist. It gave a realistic ending, one not filled with rainbows and butterflies. It left them wanting more. They wanted to know what happened to the King and to the people that Vincent had struggled so much to save.

Some were even confused as to how the second season would play out. Would they continue on with this concept? Would they change it? The company that produced this TV show was famous for other shows with seasons that had different genres and plots. Would this show be the same?

Then, some people wondered why the TV show had the name, Everlasting Bloom. Many people had come up with theories, but the most widely accepted theory was that "the Bloom" signified a particular person who didn't necessarily have to be the MC. In the first season, "the bloom" was Vincent. His impact and his love for his people were everlasting. His ideas, his plans, his solutions, and his revolution, had sparked a bud in the people's hearts. They would forever be grateful to him. That was probably the meaning of the name.

In times of darkness and in times of struggle, a seed would be planted in the hearts of everyone. Guiding their way, protecting them, and helping them through the darkness. There would be times when the darkness would pull the roots out of some hearts, but at the end of the day, what connected the hearts of the people was the root of the planted seed that was Vincent's existence.

This theory was then confirmed by the producers. It was the theme of the TV show. This had sparked their ratings to the highest it had ever been, more so than when the original Alec was there.

With the success of the show, the crew, the actors, and rich folks gathered at the hotel to celebrate.

In the Grand Hall of Ellington Hotel, the huge reception hall was decorated with the TV show's fantasy theme. A red carpet was rolled down the middle to the other side of the room where another door was placed. The white marble floor was polished to perfection and had rose petals scattered across the floor. The place looked just like the castle's ballroom with gold lavishing the walls and pillars, flowers in porcelain vases, sparkles, and glitter that danced in the dim lights. Round tables and chairs were scattered around the edges of the room, leaving the middle for people to socialize and dance. The scenery of the room made it seem like people had jumped into the TV show, making the guests happy.

As the main "villain" of the TV show, naturally, Alec had arrived early with Damien. He wore a simple, but form-fitted, black tuxedo with a black bowtie. Damien and Alec wore matching tuxedos, drawing attention from the crowd of people. The two were both extremely handsome, their heights were a bit similar, with Damien just a bit taller. Similar physiques, but Alec had a chilling and mysterious air around him while Damien seemed more elegant and noble. The two complimented each other very well.

Everyone knew Damien was Alec’s manager, but he didn’t pale in comparison when standing next to Alec. He complimented Alec’s looks, so the two looked like they came straight out of a painting.

Many people flocked to greet Alec and congratulate him on the successful season. Alec calmly and slowly thanked everyone around him. He then greeted the other cast and crew members, expressing how much it was an honor to work with them.

Damien followed behind Alec closely, making sure no one bumped into him.

After greeting everyone, Alec decided to eat and rest at a table. Damien grabbed all of Alec’s favorite foods and brought the food to him. They were sharing their plates, unaware of the many eyes that were on them.

“Here, eat this, you need more vegetables,” Damien said as he picked up some broccoli and put it on Alec’s smaller plate.

“Thank you,” Alec replied, obediently eating it.

“Here, this shrimp tastes really good too.”

“Hmm.”

It was normal for Damien to be attentive to Alec, but this was the first time people witnessed it.

“You both are quite close. You look more like a married couple than a manager and actor.” Stephan walked by with a smile on his face but only a few others knew that he was irritated at the fact Alec had the center of attention instead of him, the main character of today’s party.

“Married?” Alec looked over at Damien with a slight blush on his face. “Hmm… not really.” He looked very shy.

Damien felt like he was attacked by Alec’s cuteness and almost pulled the man into a hug.

Stephan’s eyes twitched watching their lovey-dovey mood that was created unconsciously. He could even say, Alec seemed a little cute, and that’s what annoyed him the most.

“Well, I hope you enjoy the party, and let’s hope we star in another movie or TV show together.” Stephan then walked away without hearing Alec’s reply. Most people thought he was being nice, and some picked up the hostility in his voice. His hand moved oddly, before being put into his pockets. No one else saw this but Alec.

Regardless, Alec didn’t care and he took a sip out of his now spiked soda. He pretended like he didn’t know and continued to eat and take a couple more sips.

After Stephan left, Alec and Damien went back into their own world as Alec seemed more serene around Damien, releasing a very warm aura. It made it hard for people to disturb the two.

After finishing their plates, Damien got up to go to the restroom. Kyle sat down with a huff as he wanted to relax by Alec for the rest of the night. He had finally gotten away from the crowd of people, especially from the man who seemed to follow him around like he was the Mama duck. He knew he was always a Mama friend, but didn’t think he would be followed around like so.

"Kyle, why are you pouting like that?" Alec asked his friend, concerned.

Kyle glanced over at a man who had been annoying him the whole night and huffed once more. The man who was annoying Kyle, Joshua Henderson, was actually the second male lead in the original world plotline that was only mentioned a few times. Joshua had brown hair and dark brown eyes, a perfect smile, and a well-toned, slim body. He was shorter than Kyle and had a bit of an androgynous feel to him. He wore a tailored black tuxedo and wore a black bowtie as well (as it was part of the dress code).

Alec had never met him, but he knew that Joshua was head over heels in love with Kyle and mourned when he was killed. He spent his whole life trying to figure out why Kyle died and when he was close, he was also killed by Stephan.

"A face that I recognized from University ran into me recently and has been pursuing me ever since." Even though he sounded annoyed, he seemed kind of... Happy? Alec judged that the two would eventually get together even without him pushing Kyle towards Joshua. He decided to watch over his friend.

As he talked more with Kyle, he felt the drugs kicking in. His body was a bit hot, his heart rate was speeding up, he felt the need to pee but not pee at the same time.

It was the start of Stephan's "grand plan." How typical, how stupid. But Alec jumped right in because he knew he could make it out alive while also taking Stephan down. Why not enjoy the show that was graciously given to him?

He made sure that System 225 would be there to help him keep some of his consciousness.

“Kyle, I need to use the restroom, I think I ate something weird.” Alec’s face was a little red and he was slightly sweating.

“Eh? What did you eat? Are you okay? Do you need help getting to the bathroom?” Mama Kyle’s instincts kicked in and he was even ready to take his friend to the hospital even if it was for a simple stomach ache.

“I’m okay, I will probably run into Damien on my way to the bathroom, so you don’t need to worry. If I don’t come back, please come looking for me.” Alec reassured his friend that he would be alright before he “made” his way to the restroom.

When Stephan saw Alec leaving the room to use the restroom, Stephan looked at his manager and then left the room. The manager stayed behind to let people know that Stephan had gone to the restroom. He knew what he was doing was wrong, but there was nothing he could do to turn back time. All he could do was pray that Alec would be okay…

Before Alec could even reach the restroom, someone pulled on his suit jacket from behind, making his already drugged body lose its balance. His body went limp and he allowed the people to drag him down the hall.

'Send a message to Damien on what room we are in. Also, call Damien and have this conversation recorded. When Damien enters the room, do as planned.'

[Understood, Host.]

'Thanks, System.'

His train of thought was ruined when he felt himself being pushed into a room and then shoved onto a bed. He groaned a bit and looked around to see 4 random people and Stephan.

Stephan grinned when he saw Alec’s flushed face lying on the bed. He looked weak, which made him feel all sorts of pleasure. "I hope you enjoy my gift to you for completing a successful season."

Alec sarcastically said, "Seems like your idea and my idea of gifts is a bit different."

Stephan clicked his tongue. "Even while under the influence, your shitty personality is prevalent."

"Sober, your personality has always been skewed."

"What do you know?! Who are you to tell me how I really am?"

"Talk about hypocrisy. Your real self has already leaked through your mask."

Hearing these words, Stephan wanted to kill Alec himself. But he wasn't stupid enough to get himself physically involved in the crime. He knew that if he touched anything, his fingerprints or DNA would be found, so he decided to calm his anger and huffed.

"Take care of him, boys. He's all yours."

With that, Stephan had someone open the door for him as he walked out. He even used a different-sized shoe today, showing that he had some knowledge in getting rid of people. He had done this so many times, he felt happy about this particular one.