As my name echoed from one realm to the next I maintained a smile knowing there was no need for an introduction. I am Lucifer, the entity you call Shitan, Satan or just the Devil. The name held no significance; my essence remained unchanged. Indeed, for ages I stood as the emblem of rebellion the foe of Divinity and the one who led humanity astray.
My existence was nearly imperceptible in the design yet it held great influence. I embodied the malevolence that resided in the hidden corners of human souls the vow of secret pleasures that no one dared to speak aloud and the gentle nudge, toward the darkest aspects of their character. You might have realized that my purpose was to steer the mind toward wickedness to corrupt the innocence that God had fashioned.
Nevertheless I have to confess you frequently perceived my methods incorrectly. The truth is, I wasn't a villain who chuckled and delighted in witnessing human sin. Rather it was beyond that. I was a scholar of behavior an expert, in the finest crafts and an architect of the intricate network. I realized the human heart was intricate resembling a tapestry woven from both virtue and vice. It was the harmony of this blend that I sought.
I was deviating from the topic. To demonstrate my argument I will tell you a tale that exposes human character and how I played a key role in their downfall. It's a story, about how individuals can slip into their shadows even in my absence; how their imperfections could cause their self-destruction. Thus through this story we will uncover the depths of wickedness and the methods by which I, Lucifer, in ways not immediately clear influenced events to my advantage.
Let me tell you the story from the point of view of each character that took part in it and it is not difficult for me to do that because I am the owner of their hearts. Oh' sorry... not the owner, I am them!?