That gentle voice seemed to resonate with the thoughts deep in Audrey's heart. She only had a slight resistance, but she felt that it was her true thoughts.
Hvin Rambis looked at her emerald-green eyes and continued unhurriedly, "Second, in the following banquets and balls, stop resisting the princes' advances.
"Second, in the banquets and balls that follow, you will no longer be so resistant to the princes' advances. Also, praise them in front of Earl Hall and his wife.
This is the reflection of your subconscious. Then, forget that I've ever been here and said these words to you. Forget that such actions are abnormal with your original behavior. Don't attempt to seek blessings, and deviate from the key points of the Church of Evernight's Mass … "
After saying that, Hvin Rambis retracted his gaze from Audrey's eyes and turned to hint at Annie and the others, so that they wouldn't be surprised by their mistress's subsequent abnormal behavior.
After taking care of these matters, his figure disappeared from the carriage just like that, not causing a single sound.
Ding ling ling!
Another bicycle passed by outside the carriage window. Audrey's slightly unfocused eyes regained their luster.
She glanced at the people and carriages on the street and suddenly let out a small cry of "Aiya!"
Then, she turned her head and said to Annie and the others in embarrassment, "I forgot something.
"I forgot something. I have to go to Glaint's place first."
At that moment, the carriage had yet to leave Empress Borough, so it wasn't too far from Viscount Glaint's residence. Annie and the other servants didn't find it strange or awkward. They hurriedly instructed the carriage driver to turn into another street.
Audrey only arrived at Phelps Street at 9: 40. She stepped onto the second floor of the Rouen Charity Bursary Foundation and walked into her director's office.
She watched as her personal maidservant, Annie, and the others tidy up the file racks or use the spring water they brought with them to prepare black tea. Audrey opened the door to the small lounge with her golden retriever, Susie. She seemed to want to check her face again to determine if she needed the maidservants to touch up her makeup.
During this process, Audrey glanced at the keyhole and asked Susie in a relaxed manner.
"Was there anything abnormal about my behavior today?"
This was a habit she had developed in the past few days, ever since Hvin Rambis disappeared!
She knew that Mr. Fool's angel's blessing wasn't permanent and could only be maintained for a short period of time. Furthermore, she couldn't predict if Hvin Rambis would come looking for her or when he would come. She couldn't pray to Mr. Fool in advance and make the corresponding preparations. Therefore, based on her understanding of psychology and mysticism, as well as her cautious attitude, not only did she examine her actions three times a day to see if there were any abnormalities and if there were too many coincidences in what had happened to her, she also specially exhorted Susie to pay attention to her condition and be her mirror.
This was to prevent him from being hypnotized or cued by Hvin Rambis without realizing it!
The golden retriever, Susie, sat at the side and thought seriously.
"Yes."
"…" Audrey's smile froze. She looked at Susie and waited for her explanation.
Susie's nose twitched, and she looked around before continuing, "That's right.
"You didn't have any plans to visit Viscount Glaint when you left, but you changed your route midway.
"You would inform me of your general itinerary in advance over the past few days. You also said that you would discuss with me if there were any last-minute additions or changes to your plans."
After hearing Susie's answer, Audrey's expression turned solemn.
She still didn't find anything abnormal about this matter, but this state was the most abnormal!
This made her come to a conclusion that was almost certain.
Hvin Rambis had been here before, right after she left and before she went to Glaint's mansion!
He had already used cues and hypnosis to eliminate all traces!
However, he didn't "exhort" a dog to make "it" feel that everything he saw was normal … Audrey subconsciously wanted to get Susie to leave so that she could pray to Mr. Fool, but she became hesitant.
Could my current actions be monitored by Hvin Rambis? Could he be sitting somewhere in this room, quietly watching me … No, if that's the case, he would've already noticed that something was wrong when I asked Susie. Praying wouldn't result in anything worse … Even if he's really here, Mr. Fool would've discovered it. I can promise future sacrifices and pray for "Him" to directly send down divine punishment … But why don't I want to pray or ask for help … Audrey stood there, all sorts of thoughts running through her mind. She instinctively wanted to escape.
This made her feel conflicted, and she discovered a little resistance in her heart.
From a psychological and mysticism point of view, she had a vague guess. She hurriedly dismissed the thought of asking for help and allowed herself to be in the state of praying to the Goddess without any desire for a response.
This reduced the conflict in her heart by more than half.
Audrey immediately became certain. She gestured for Susie to leave before looking into the mirror and hypnotized herself softly.
"You're not asking for help. You're just praying daily …
"You're not asking for help. You're just praying daily …"
After repeating this several times, the light green vortex in Audrey's eyes that could attract souls slowly dissipated, and her eyes returned to normal.
She then raised her hands, clasped them between her mouth and nose, and chanted softly in ancient Hermes.
She softly chanted in ancient Hermes, "The Fool that doesn't belong to this era … I might have already met Hvin Rambis …"
In her words, she didn't mention that she wished to receive help. All she did was describe what she had just discovered.
After waiting for a while, a crimson light surged in front of Audrey's eyes, drowning her like a tidal wave.
Suddenly, her thoughts became clear, and a series of scenes flashed through her mind.
It was Hvin Rambis, who was sitting in the carriage, sitting opposite her in a black three-piece suit.
It was the elder who had exhorted her with a gentle voice.
It was the demigod of the Spectator pathway whose light-blue eyes seemed to hide endless wisdom and vortexes.
At the same time, those words rang in Audrey's ears once again, making her recall everything that had happened.
When the crimson light vanished, what appeared in front of her was a long, mottled bronze table. Sitting on the high-back chair at the very top was a mysterious figure shrouded in grayish-white fog.
Amidst the lingering fear, horror, and panic, Audrey stood up, lifted her skirt, and bowed at the mighty existence.
"Thank you for your blessings, Honorable Mr. Fool."
Klein nodded slightly and smiled approvingly.
"You handled it well."
Upon hearing this, Audrey suddenly felt at ease. She was no longer as terrified as before. She sat down and calmly described what had happened to her.
As The Fool, Klein couldn't directly discuss it with Miss Justice, analyze it for her, or give her any suggestions.
All he could do was smile and say, "This is a test that fate has for you."
Test? Only by passing this test will I have the qualifications to become a demigod. Only then will I be able to protect the people I want to protect in the complicated situation of Baekeland? Audrey interpreted Mr. Fool's hint and nodded seriously.
"I understand."
Klein didn't say anything else as he sighed and smiled.
"Go back and welcome it."
Audrey was just about to express her gratitude again when a crimson light appeared in front of her. Everything she saw became a blur.
In the blink of an eye, she returned to the real World, but she no longer forgot or ignored anything.
Test? Does it mean that I have to resolve the danger from Hvin Rambis while ensuring that my secret isn't exposed? Even if I cause Hvin Rambis's death, I won't be suspected by the Psychological Alchemy? What should I do … Audrey looked at the abnormally beautiful blonde girl in the mirror, turned her head slightly, and glanced diagonally across her.
There was a large lounge in that direction, which belonged to the directors who didn't hold a position in the foundation. Nearly ten minutes ago, when she was going up the stairs, Audrey saw Mr. Dawn Dantès inside.
…
Above the gray fog, Klein tapped the edge of the long, mottled table with his fingers as he analyzed what had happened to Miss Justice and Miss Judgment last night and this morning.
That's not right. Adam has already given me the Unshadowed Crucifix through Miss Judgment and Miss Magicians. How can he not know who's backing them? Why is there a need to probe?
Last night, I thought that the investigation of Miss Xio was purely an operation of the king's faction, with only a Mid-Sequence Beyonder from the Psychological Alchemy being seconded. And due to certain reasons, Adam didn't share the matter regarding The Fool with the king's faction and the Demoness Sect. After all, "He" still wishes for me to provide some feedback …
But from the looks of it, this probe also has a portion of Adam's will. Otherwise, Hvin Rambis wouldn't have gotten involved in this matter. Even for the Twilight Hermit Order, a saint is rather precious and important. It's impossible for them to be abandoned or sacrificed so easily …
What is Adam trying to probe? To probe if Miss Judgment's actions are purely due to her own reasons, or is it because of The Fool's will?
If The Fool were to obtain the Unshadowed Crucifix and realize that the king's secret is related to Adam's scheme, he would still insist on getting his subordinates to investigate. That would be making an enemy of the Twilight Hermit Order. And Adam knows the true identity of the German Sparrow …
But with Adam's powers, there's no need for him to probe anything. All "He" needs to do is sit beside Miss Judgment and listen to her thoughts to grasp the true situation. There's no need to go through so much trouble …
Unless "He" has already left Baekeland, or rather, "He" doesn't dare to enter this city due to certain taboos and can only investigate through his subordinates …
Did my warning to Ma 'am Arianna and the Church of Evernight take effect? Adam sensed the danger of a deity's descent?
There's a high chance that's the case. Although "He" knows that German Sparrow is related to the Death Consul, "He" probably hasn't sensed that something is wrong with Artificial Death. Even the Charismatic Order's Artificial Death faction hasn't discovered this point. Therefore, with the augmentation of the authority of Concealment, "He" doesn't know that the Goddess won't be able to descend for a long period of time …
Next, I have to deal with Hvin Rambis. I have to make Miss Justice clear of any involvement and not be suspected.
Just as Klein thought of this, through the corresponding prayer light, he saw Miss Audrey enter the director's lounge in search of Dawn Dantès.
He hurriedly reined in his thoughts and returned to the real World.
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