As the words that originated from ancient Hermes resounded, the spots where Audrey and Hvin Rambis were dimmed.
It was as though someone had passed by, blocked the nearest window, and then quickly left.
When the light was restored, in the illusory World, the island of consciousness that was enveloped by the terrifying psionic storm changed from Audrey's to Hvin Rambis's. The one who had invaded his Body of Heart and Mind had changed from Hvin Rambis to Audrey.
Fate Siphon charm!
This was a charm created using Amon's Worm of Time as the material and The Fool's powers. It could steal the target's fate for a short period of time, swapping it with the user's corresponding future!
This was the consultation fee Audrey received from German Sparrow when she treated Hazel's mental breakdown. With the help of this charm, she had grafted the future where the barrier of her consciousness was about to shatter and her mind was about to be controlled to Hvin Rambis. She had stolen the ability to control a psionic storm and open the door to the target's Body of Heart and Mind, directly modifying and planting the corresponding consciousness's fate.
In an instant, the situation reversed. Audrey went from the brink of collapse to gaining the absolute advantage.
Of course, this advantage could only be maintained for a short period of time.
To be frank, if it wasn't for the fact that she had thought about how to struggle and save herself when she was in a perilous situation, Audrey definitely wouldn't have thought of using the Fate Siphon charm. Or rather, by the time she thought of it, it was already too late. Similarly, at this moment, just as she had rehearsed it several times in her mind, she suppressed her shock at the effects of the Fate Siphon and quickly confirmed her condition. Using her present advantage, she made the psionic storm that was mixed with the effects of Hypnosis sweep over, instantly opening the door to Hvin Rambis's Body of Heart and Mind.
Hvin Rambis immediately froze, as though he was an ordinary person who had placed all his attention on Audrey's golden eyes and had been hypnotized.
Yes, at this moment, as a demigod of the Spectator pathway, his mind was being controlled by Audrey, who was only a Sequence 6.
In that case, even if the effects of the Fate Siphon ended, it wouldn't change the fact.
However, Audrey knew that she had only used the magical charm to open the door to his Body of Heart and Mind using Hvin Rambis's own abilities and completed the initial control. If she wanted to do anything else, she would definitely suffer the corresponding repulsion. And with her Sequence level, she had no way of resisting or controlling the stronger ones.
Furthermore, she could clearly sense that Hvin Rambis was subconsciously resisting this state. His face in the real World was also beginning to show a small number of grayish-white scales.
It won't be long before he'll be able to break free from my initial control over his mind … Audrey suddenly realized this.
She then cast her gaze at Hvin Rambis's head, somewhat regretting that she didn't bring a powerful pistol with her. Otherwise, she could have taken the opportunity to fire several shots in an attempt to kill him.
Soon, she recalled the "dragon scales" she had. She believed that Hvin Rambis definitely had them as well, and they were even more powerful and sturdy. It wasn't something that ordinary attacks could break through. Even most mystical items that corresponded to Low- and Mid-Sequence Beyonders couldn't do it!
And if she couldn't kill him in one strike, Hvin Rambis would definitely be able to use this opportunity to regain his senses and escape the control.
Without any hesitation, Audrey, who lacked sufficient offensive means, quickly made a decision.
Hypnotize him!
He's best at hypnosis, and he has extremely strong resistance against it. He wouldn't have prepared any additional items to defend against it … I can't let him do anything that goes against his will. With the difference in our levels, I definitely won't be able to resist the corresponding subconscious resistance … Thoughts flashed through Audrey's mind as her lips turned slightly dry.
She tried her best not to show any abnormalities as she looked into Hvin Rambis's eyes and said in a rather gentle voice, "Find a place to wait in Glaint's mansion.
"Find a place to wait in Glaint's mansion. Look for me in the garden in fifteen minutes …"
The implantation of this subconscious thought didn't result in any obvious rejection. Audrey successfully completed the control. Hvin Rambis was indeed there to look for Audrey today, and the meeting location was also Viscount Glaint's mansion. Audrey's hypnosis had only changed the corresponding time and exact location. Furthermore, the difference was very small, so it matched Hvin Rambis's will. It didn't take much effort, nor did it encounter any strong resistance.
"Alright …" Hvin Rambis replied to Audrey's words.
Audrey didn't have the time to relax. She perked up and continued looking into his eyes.
She gently said, "You'll only be looking for me in fifteen minutes, so you haven't seen me today.
"Since you haven't seen me, everything that happened just now definitely didn't happen. It will be forgotten."
As Hvin Rambis had already accepted the hypnosis, he followed the corresponding logic. Although there was an instinctive resistance, it wasn't too strong. Soon, it vanished into nothingness under the bright, golden, and enchanting eyes.
"Yes, I haven't seen you. Nothing happened just now …" Hvin Rambis repeated with a slightly dazed expression. The grayish-white scales on the surface of his skin increased in number.
After settling this crucial step, Audrey resisted the urge to pat her chest and thought for a second.
She thought for a second and said, "When you hear my singing, you will become quiet."
She had wanted to use her charm to complement the hypnosis, but she realized that she didn't know how to make any seductive poses, nor was she able to make the corresponding expressions. All she could do was raise her hand to tuck her golden hair and tilt her head slightly. Her eyes swirled as her smile turned bright.
Following that, she hummed the melody of "Manor Under the Moon" with a nasal voice.
Hvin Rambis looked at the girl who was as beautiful as sunlight, flowers, and gems. As he listened to the ethereal and ethereal voice, his heart gradually calmed down. He no longer had any feelings of resistance.
Seeing that the other party was about to break free from her initial control, Audrey didn't delay any further. She pointed to the other side of the corridor.
"Go there. Regain your clarity of mind when you see the stained glass and remove the dragon scales."
She knew very well that on the other side of the corridor, in the direction of the main entrance, there were exquisite stained glass with a white background.
This instruction didn't contain any danger, nor did it go against Hvin Rambis's will. He immediately took a step forward and quickly walked down the corridor before turning right.
After his figure disappeared from her sight, Audrey slowly exhaled. She allowed the lingering fear, horror, and tension to surge up and wreak havoc in her heart.
Her body trembled slightly as her mouth opened slightly. She began to inhale and exhale uncontrollably.
After ten seconds, Audrey used Placate on herself to calm herself down.
Then, she looked at the wall clock and stood there. She raised her hands, clasped them in front of her mouth and nose, and softly chanted Mr. Fool's honorific name.
She prayed for the angel's blessing once again and asked this mighty existence to inform The World German Sparrow that she had confirmed when Hvin Rambis would come and that she would summon him two minutes in advance. She wanted him to silently calculate the time he would arrive and not be in a hurry to get too close to prevent Hvin Rambis from sensing an ambush.
During this process, Audrey only briefly mentioned what had happened. She didn't describe it in detail to avoid wasting time.
Then, she raised her hands and pressed them against her cheeks, returning her expression to normal. She then began to hypnotize herself to hum the melody the moment she saw Hvin Rambis.
After doing all of this, Audrey headed to the hall and first found the golden retriever, Susie. She took back Lie's necklace and the Alcohol Nemesis diamond brooch from her. The latter could resist mental influence, but it could only be worn for half an hour at most. Otherwise, the damage to the liver and brain would be irreversible. Therefore, Audrey planned on wearing it after leaving Glaint's mansion to prevent Hvin Rambis from finding her midway.
Susie didn't notice anything amiss with Audrey as she watched her put on the brooch and the necklace.
After a few minutes, Audrey folded a black gauze glove and placed it in the pocket of her knight's attire. Using the excuse of going to the bathroom, she took a detour and entered Viscount Glaint's garden.
Then, she looked at the clock on the steeple attached to the house and nervously tried to remember the time.
To her, she was afraid that Hvin Rambis wouldn't come, but she was also worried that he would be early or late.
As time ticked by, Audrey used Placate twice to calm herself down.
When there were two minutes and fifteen seconds left, she took off the feather accessory on her hat and flicked her wrist.
Scarlet flames soared up and ignited the white feather.
This was Lie's Flame Controlling ability.
The flames turned pale as they burned. In just two to three seconds, the feather that was a byproduct of Artificial Death was reduced to ashes.
Nothing changed in the surroundings.
Looking at the clock again, Audrey took out a charm made of tin and chanted a word in ancient Hermes:
"Lightning!"
The charm lit up as though there were many tiny electric snakes entangling it.
This was the charm used to summon German Sparrow.
After the electric sparks dissipated, the charm completely disintegrated and fused into the void. However, the surroundings remained quiet without any commotion.
Xio and Fors should've already found the Evernight cathedral and begun praying … Audrey calmed herself down and pretended to admire the remaining autumn flowers.
She didn't look up at the clock again as she counted down in her heart.
Three seconds, two seconds, one second … She slowly raised her head and surveyed the area, but she didn't see Hvin Rambis.
He noticed something amiss and left? Audrey's heart tightened as she couldn't help but recall where she had missed out.
At this moment, a gentle voice sounded in her ear.
"What are you looking for?"
Audrey's pupils dilated. From the corner of her eye, she saw the silver-haired, light-blue Hvin Rambis appear beside her at some point in time. There seemed to be a hint of doubt in his tone.
Having hypnotized herself, she didn't hesitate at that moment. She followed her subconscious's response and hummed the beautiful melody of "Manor Under the Moon."
Amidst the ethereal voice, Hvin Rambis calmed down and listened attentively.
Suddenly, he realized that the distance between him and Audrey had widened, and they clearly hadn't moved.
Darkness shrouded the garden in the afternoon. A huge crimson moon rose from the roof of the nearest house. A figure stood there, wearing a black trench coat and a half top hat. His face was blurred by the backlight.
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