On the balcony that was enveloped by the autumn sun, Audrey wore a refreshing holiday straw hat and sat on a recliner, leisurely flipping through a fashion magazine.
On the small round table beside her, there were exquisite pastries and a cup of black tea that was a specialty of her family's manor.
Suddenly, she raised her head and looked at the edge of the balcony. She saw German Sparrow, who was wearing a black trench coat and silk top hat, walking over.
Audrey turned her head and glanced at her personal maidservant, Annie. She realized that she, like the other servants around her, had turned a blind eye to the stranger's strange appearance.
At the same time, Audrey also noticed that the surroundings seemed to have darkened a little.
She then stood up, lifted her skirt slightly, and bowed.
During this process, she had originally planned on discussing Psychological Alchemy and Mr. Wrath's problems in a relatively serious manner. However, on second thought, she smiled and used a lively tone that could influence the emotions of others.
"Mr. World, are you here to seek psychological counseling, or are you here to deal with the problem of Wrath?"
If it was just the former, Audrey believed that German Sparrow, The World, would let her meet him above the gray fog. It would be more convenient and faster. Therefore, this angel was definitely shouldering Mr. Fool's instructions, a mission that needed to be completed in the real World.
At the same time, she acutely sensed that Mr. World's emotions were rather complicated. He was satisfied, happy, depressed, and sad.
To German Sparrow's attending physician, such a situation wasn't rare. It often meant that the other party needed to be enlightened or comforted.
"Both." Klein pulled a chair over and sat beside the small round table.
"Do you want black tea or coffee?" Although Audrey hadn't taken the initiative to investigate Mr. World, she had met Dawn Dantès many times. They had participated in meetings, banquets, and balls together, and under the keen observation of a Spectator, many details weren't secrets.
For example, Audrey knew that when Dawn Dantès was German Sparrow, his tastes were sweet, oily, and a little sour. He liked to drink coffee with sugar and not milk; he liked to put lemon slices in his black tea; his first choice of all pastries was cream; he loved foie gras, roasted chicken skin, and preferred ribeye steak over beef tenderloin. He loved Desi pie far more than bread.
In addition, Audrey was certain that he was a spice aficionado. He had high requirements for seasonings, and in this aspect, his tastes were more inclined towards Desi County.
Based on these details, Audrey believed that it was very impolite not to invite Mr. World to enjoy it. And these pastries had to be paired with black tea or coffee.
"Black tea." Klein thought for a moment before replying.
Miss Justice's relaxed, natural, and amiable attitude made him feel a lot more relaxed. He felt that such a state was more beneficial for the subsequent Appeasement.
In that case, enjoying the pastries while undergoing psychotherapy was definitely better than the other choices.
"Another cup of black tea with extra lemon slices." Audrey turned her head to the maid, Annie.
Annie wasn't surprised by such an order at all. She felt that everything was reasonable. She turned around and walked to the balcony's entrance, instructing the servants standing there.
Audrey wasn't in a hurry to undergo psychotherapy, nor did she ask Mr. World the reason for his mixed emotions. With a smile, she seriously introduced the manor's specialties, using it to compare it with Dawn Dantès's Maygur Manor. She naturally explained the current situation of the butler and servants.
Some stayed in the manor and continued their previous work. With Maygur Manor's output, it wasn't a problem to provide for them. There was even quite a bit of surplus that could be used to repair the house and donate to charity organizations. Audrey would only periodically send an accountant, a deputy butler, and a staff member of the foundation to check on them. Some felt that they didn't have a true employer and were unable to play their role. They felt ashamed of the salary they received, so they chose to resign and find other jobs. Some became interested in charity activities and found a new meaning in life. They joined a foundation under Audrey's name …
Klein listened quietly, occasionally raising a question as though he was chatting with a friend.
When the black tea was served, he picked up the cup, took a sip, and nodded in satisfaction.
After watching him eat a piece of cream cake, Audrey's green eyes darted around slightly.
She smiled and said, "To an angel, food doesn't seem to be a necessity?"
"Yes, it's just a hobby," Klein answered simply before adding, "It can be used to maintain one's humanity."
"Maintain one's humanity …" Audrey repeated in thought. "This is to resist godhood? Your current mental problems are also of this type? "
She very gently brought the topic into the field of psychotherapy.
Klein nodded slightly.
"Yes.
"You should have had a certain level of experience. Every Beyonder who has obtained godhood will definitely have such experiences. The only difference is how much."
Audrey thought about it seriously and said,
"Occasionally, I would dream of a ball of light, a light that illuminated the entire World. Occasionally, I would hear indescribable and incomprehensible sounds and see a blurry, strange, illusory ocean that seemed to contain many contradictory concepts. It was definitely an illusion, but it was so real.
"Hmm, I occasionally dream of a giant cross and hear someone praying in a low voice, but I can't make out the specific content."
The second is likely an indirect corruption from the sefirah of the Chaos Sea and the spiritual will within. The third seems to be Visionary Adam's beginning to influence the Beyonders of the same pathway … The first is the Primordial One who awakened in the ancient Sun God's body, the ancient God? Klein thought for a moment and said in a low voice,
"The original Creator created all things and also split them into various Beyonder characteristics. This is the source of the Beyonder.
"Therefore, every one of us has godhood in us. We all have the will of the original Creator. When more Beyonder characteristics are gathered, 'He' will awaken bit by bit and replace us."
He explained the root of the problem in the most common, vague, and non-polluting manner.
This had been discussed at the Tarot Club, so it wasn't difficult for Audrey to understand. She said thoughtfully,
She thoughtfully said, "That's why we have to use humanity to fight godhood. At the same time, we have to use an anchor?"
"Yes, the light you dream of, the indescribable sounds you hear, and the illusory sea you see are such a type of corruption. As for the giant cross and the prayers, it should be the influence Visionary Adam exerts on the Beyonders of the same pathway." Klein specifically pointed out the difference between the two situations.
Audrey subconsciously sat up straight and looked around. She looked a little afraid.
German Sparrow actually said the name that couldn't be mentioned!
"Don't worry. 'He' can't hear it with me by your side," Klein explained.
Audrey retracted her gaze and didn't hide her surprise.
"You've already advanced to Sequence 1?"
That's way too fast … "He" has only been a Sequence 2 angel for half a year!
Klein frankly replied, "Yes.
"He can be considered a King of Angels."
"…" Audrey was silent for a few seconds. She pursed her lips and said with an 'annoyed' smile, "I almost had a psychological problem just now."
Klein smiled as well.
"Personally, becoming the King of Angels might not be a good thing.
"Yes, High-Sequence Beyonders of the Spectator pathway have to pay special attention to their mental state. To other pathways, the increase in godhood and the deepening of corruption is rather obvious, but it's not the case for a Spectator. You have to constantly examine yourself and check yourself. You have to trace any tiny changes in your personality and understanding to the source. Make sure that there's no problem and that it's a normal change. Otherwise, you might unknowingly become another person, coldly killing the people you wanted to protect the most.
It's not easy for Beyonders of the Spectator pathway to go crazy, but it's also the easiest for them to go crazy.
Audrey replied cautiously,
"I understand."
Following this topic, she began to ask:
"Your mental state is unstable and you have psychological problems. Is it because you became a King of Angels in a short period of time that exceeded expectations?"
"Yes." Klein drank a mouthful of black tea and said, "The will in my body that doesn't belong to me has already recovered to a large extent. At present, I can barely suppress it and maintain initial mental stability."
As Audrey listened to German Sparrow's description, she used her Beyonder powers to observe and analyze.
After he finished speaking, she revealed a smile that could soothe one's soul.
"I have a general grasp of your current situation. The initial treatment plan is divided into two steps. I'll first enter your mind World and awaken more of your memories related to humanity. Oh, it doesn't include the ones that will make you want to give up in pain. Following that, when the godhood reacts, I'll use Placate, Hypnosis, and other Beyonder powers to weaken the corruption and negative effects it brings, helping you better suppress it."
Klein fell silent for a moment before saying:
"Alright."
He decided to use his unique ability to remain lucid when others entered his dream and mind World. He first gathered the memories related to The Fool and "Grafted" them onto the Worms of Spirit above the gray fog.
At this moment, Audrey got her maidservant, Annie, to bring her a pale white scarf.
Following that, she used the thin scarf to cover her eyes and ears.
Klein looked at this scene in surprise as he waited for Miss Justice to give him an explanation.
After Audrey tied the scarf, she smiled and said, "This is a hypnosis.
It's a hypnosis that seals the Spirit Body's perception.
"This way, even if I enter your mind World, I won't be able to see or hear the awakened memories. Of course, I'll retain my spirituality's intuition; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to find your island of consciousness, nor would I have been able to sense the changes in your godhood.
"I could've just hypnotized you directly, but you're already a King of Angels. I was worried that I would be affected by your consciousness, so I used a ritual with symbolic meaning to complete the hypnosis and strengthen the effects."
She explained in an unhurried manner, calming Klein down without realizing it.
He nodded gently.
"Alright, let's begin."
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