As early as when she was a minor, Audrey, who has two older brothers, knew that she could not inherit her father Earl Hall's title and main property. However, she was loved by her parents and brothers and still owned properties, fields, shares, and bonds worth more than 300,000 pounds, and could earn more than 20,000 pounds a year.
After meeting Mr. Fool, Miss Empress and Mr. Hanged Man, and establishing Tarot Club, she secretly became a real Beyonder, and was quickly promoted to High Sequence, possessing the power to play a decisive role even in the upper echelons of the Loen Kingdom.
Although as a "Spectator" who abides by her inner principles, Audrey rarely uses Beyonder Ability to influence the people around her. However, as one of the most wealthy people in the kingdom and a "Manipulator", she can definitely have a decisive influence on the upper class society if she is willing.
But in recent months, joining charity Student Aid Fund, running for fundraising and fund operations, and protecting people around her from the threat of war, gave her a feeling deep in her heart: her efforts are meaningful and can change the world little by little.
Now, the truth of "Apocalypse" is like a heavy hammer, crushing this dream to pieces.
"It turns out that everything I have done and the efforts of everyone around me are so small compared to the upcoming 'Apocalypse', and will not affect the final outcome..."
Audrey murmured in a hollow tone, looking at Angel with her emerald green eyes - this was the only facial feature that remained unchanged under the cover of "Lies".
It was almost the same as when I first heard the truth about "Apocalypse", but I had the comfort and companionship of "Mirror Person", but she couldn't talk to others, and even had to make herself forget everything and return to the ignorant self... Angel looked at the girl whose expression changed again and again with some sadness, almost forgetting the "Spectator" instinct. He wanted to hug her like Mirror Person hugged him and give her some emotional support, but because there were others around him, he had to give up.
She turned to mobilize the ability of "Instigation", recalled the education she received in her previous life, and taught earnestly:
"Under Apocalypse, although even True God seems insignificant, what each of us does is not meaningless... Your campaign for bills that benefit the people at the bottom is of great significance to Charity Fund's operations are all helping the kingdom stabilize its rear, which will help Goddess and Lord of Storms stabilize their 'anchors'... Perhaps when Apocalypse comes, this advantage will become the key.
"At this point, correct behavior is more useful than status and status."
Angel wanted to say that Two Gods, who helped Loen in the battle of gods, won the victory, but Bernadette, who was from Intis, was also by her side, so she changed her words a bit stiffly.
Of course, from a Subordinate Deity spiritual level, believers and "anchors" are their purpose of maintaining the stability of secular society. From this perspective, the greatest contribution Audrey can make is indeed to safeguard the lives and beliefs of believers for Evernight Goddess, and indirectly help him maintain his own status.
As for the status, money and power of the nobles, they can help the church spread their faith and maintain operations in peacetime, so they will naturally be valued. But when the war breaks out, how can wealthy and powerful believers like Earl Hall and Baron Cinderas be worth a few devout ordinary people to Evernight Goddess and Lord of Storms?
To Angel's relief, Audrey quickly figured this out. She pursed her lips, her dim eyes lit up again, she smiled self-deprecatingly, and said:
"Unexpectedly, the noble status that I was proud of, and the inheritance rights that my brothers fought for even if they were hostile to each other, would be inferior to even the most... ordinary believers under the threat of Apocalypse."
When he said "ordinary", Audrey paused and his eyes were a little out of focus. It seemed that he realized that deep down in his heart, he still regarded himself as a "special" group that was higher than them.
"What is noble is your character, not your status. You have done very well... at least much better than your father and other nobles who did nothing in the war," Angel smiled and reassured, "I think that after understanding the truth about 'Apocalypse', you should know what to do now that the war is getting more intense."
"Like you did in the war?"
Audrey asked in reply, his eyes lingering on the traces left by "Weather Warlock" and "Silver Knight" on Angel's dress.
She should have discovered from the battle reports within the kingdom that I appeared on the battlefield twice before. After all, the traces of Demoness's involvement in the war were too obvious, and "Justice" Miss has always been very sharp... Angel thought, nodded and said:
"Each of us has a role to play."
"Me too... I was a little hesitant and confused before, but I'm gone now."
Audrey seemed to have figured something out and clenched her fist firmly, just like she often did on Tarot Club.
But within a few seconds, her expression fell:
"But if I erase this part of my memory, how can I remind myself what to do?"
Seeing that some of her ordinary facial features were wrinkled together under the influence of "Lies", Bernadette on the side smiled and reminded:
"You can just forget about 'Outer Deity' and 'Great Old One' and condense their threats into the dangers of 'starry sky' and 'Apocalypse'. This is common The part that people can know; and as 'Manipulator' who can finely manipulate memory, you should be able to attribute the thoughts just now to the fear and epiphany of Apocalypse's coming. Even if you forget the real danger, your goals will not change."
Audrey's eyes lit up again, and he understood the other party's prompt almost immediately, and said half gratefully and half cautiously:
"Thank you for the reminder, Miss Gustav."
"Just call me Bernadette. If there are no other questions, let's get started... By the way, did I forget to prepay the reward for 'Psychiatrist'? After I forget the concepts of 'Outer Deity' and 'Great Old One' later, I may not be willing to pay a high price."
Bernadette teased in a joking tone as she smoothed her long chestnut curly hair that reached her eyes.
"Knowing this knowledge is reward enough in itself."
Audrey separated his own Virtual Persona and easily entered the island in the subconscious when the other party let go of his mind, while pretending to answer easily.
But seeing that Bernadette still persisted, she breathed a sigh of relief, stared into the other party's blue eyes and said:
"If you want to pay, I hope to reduce the casualties of ordinary people in the war before the inevitable Apocalypse comes, whether it is Loen or Intis."
Bernadette's eyes under the maroon bangs widened in surprise.
After a moment, she smiled from the bottom of her heart.
After the Hypnosis and memory modifications of "Manipulator" were completed, Angel and his own Mirror Person stayed in the fog at the edge of City of Calamity, watching them return to Backlund's luxurious villa and Intis's "Dawn" offshore.
It was not until it was confirmed that they were not being watched by "Mother Goddess of Depravity" and other Outer Deity that Angel breathed a sigh of relief and sank into "City of Calamity" with Mirror Person, arriving in the lonely and cold abandoned city.
Seeing Mirror Person take the lead in occupying the single sofa, Angel curled his lips and said:
"You seem to have some... hostility towards Audrey?"
She felt it was difficult to describe the look Mirror Person had on "Justice" Miss, but that was definitely not the look she should have for someone she met for the first time.
"Because you have to be careful Spectator... Don't forget, part of the memory we lost was caused by the strongest 'Spectator'. "Mirror Person replied with a serious expression, "Fortunately, today's events reminded me of some lost memories... such as the relationship between 'Son of Chaos' and 'Uncertain Mist'."
Angel was stunned and subconsciously replied:
"Isn't Uncertain Mist part of the power of Son of Chaos sealed within the barrier?"
"This is true from their situation, but the part left in the starry sky is 'Uncertain Mist', which represents most of the power and personality of Great Old One. The 'Genie' that was sealed by Celestial Worthy in the barrier has most of the consciousness, but does not have the corresponding power... If they are merged together, they will be the complete 'Son of Chaos'."
No wonder that "Genie" wanted to break away from the seal and escape back to the starry sky. It turned out to be so ridiculous... No, a sad experience. This is equivalent to a "Great Old One" whose body was left outside the barrier, but his brain was locked up on the earth. The former has no power, but the latter is unable to escape... Angel had thoughts in his mind and frowned and asked:
"Then if we find a way to kill that 'Genie', does that mean we have eliminated a 'Great Old One' who will invade the earth when Apocalypse comes?"
"It's not that easy..." Mirror Person shook his head, his tone was quite low, "Even True God can't destroy that Magic Wishing Lamp, let alone deal with the 'Genie' inside... And once it is released, it will cooperate with the starry sky, maybe it can break the barrier protecting the earth and allow Apocalypse to arrive early.
"Even if 'Genie' is solved by luck, the part of 'Uncertain Mist' in the starry sky is approximately equivalent to a complete Great Old One, which is still a great threat... Otherwise, how can He influence the earth through the barrier and make 'School of Truth' believe in Him?"
And even if "Son of Chaos" is gone, there are still eight of the same Great Old One, none of which can be resisted by the local True God... Angel just finished comforting Audrey, and he fell into the same pessimistic mood again.
In order to alleviate this mentality, she changed the topic:
"The purpose of Nast's attack on Bernadette is to expose it to the pollution of 'Mother Goddess of Depravity'... He said it was to find one of the last tombs of Emperor Roselle, but why did Outer Deity want to find the 'Black Emperor' who has fallen for more than a hundred years?"
Mirror Person sat on the sofa, stretched his limbs lazily, and replied:
"It's easy to guess. According to Bernadette, her father was likely to have suffered similar pollution to Nast in his later years, which led to a change in Roselle's personality, making him extremely want to jump to the non-adjacent Pathway to become a god...
"After George III fails, a new 'Black Emperor' will not be born for the time being. In this case, once Roselle uses the remaining tomb to resurrect, Beyonder Characteristic and Uniqueness will return to his body, allowing him to become the real 'Black Emperor' again."
Angel suddenly took over the conversation:
"And this Black Emperor will be True God that is contaminated by 'Mother Goddess of Depravity', controlled by him, and located within the barrier?"
"Not only this 'Great Mother', but also 'Uncertain Mist' will have certain control over Sefirah because it once controlled the top of Pathway... This is probably the basis for the cooperation between the two Outer Deity. Roselle was divided up by them before they even climbed out of the coffin."
What a miserable fellow... No wonder my Mirror Person didn't mention this when Bernadette didn't leave just now... Angel muttered, recalling the conversation between Bernadette and Nast during the battle, and he had new questions:
"Nast also mentioned Bornova Gustav... Half a year ago, when I went to Trier to solve the problem of 'Mirror Person', I encountered Sirio Sauron who was replaced by Mirror Person. I was accidentally pulled into Trier of Fourth Epoch. At that time, he said that this was a trap for Bornova... Could this also be related to the believers of 'Uncertain Mist'?"
"It is very possible that 'School of Truth' and 'Mirror Person' are cooperating... but what is their purpose? Open with the help of Angel from God of Steam The seal of Fourth Epoch Trier frees all 'Mirror Person'? But the seal also contains 'Eternal Blazing Sun', so there is no point in just controlling Bornova..."
"Perhaps it has something to do with the mausoleum that may be set up in Mirror World... Bernadette had previously speculated that Roselle often entered Underground Trier in his later years, and may have had contact with 'Mirror Person'..."
The two of them stood and sat together, discussing each other's words for a while. They did not come to a definite conclusion, so they had to put this question aside for the time being.
Angel plans to send a warning to Bornova Gustav through Bernadette, so that the descendants of Roselle, the first of the siblings to become Angel, will be careful of the conspiracy against him. Although He doesn't have to worry about being contaminated when he hears the existence of Outer Deity, after being pulled into Mirror World, all accidents may happen.
After finishing the topic about Outer Deity, Angel looked around the city in the "City of Calamity" mirror and suddenly said:
"In addition to revealing that he is part of 'Son of Chaos', Genie also provided a lot of useful information. For example, the person who made Magic Wishing Lamp was 'Celestial Worthy' who sealed seven copies of Sefirah in the Western Continent, and he is the owner of 'Sefirah Castle'..."
Her eyes stayed on Mirror Person's face, which was no different from her own, overlapping with another pair of purple eyes.
"According to my previous guess, Mr. Fool is not only the owner of 'Sefirah Castle', but also an ancient god who has lost Beyonder Characteristic and Uniqueness and whose power is constantly recovering. The Grey Fog Space where Tarot Club is held is probably his divine kingdom...
"So... Fool is the Celestial Worthy that 'Genie' calls cunning, shameless, and takes pleasure in Fooling others?"