Audrey Becomes President of the Witch Research Society

"No!" Facing Herwin's question, Audrey answered firmly.

At the same time, she told the island within her heart: Do you really distrust me that much? Since I decided to join a secret organization, I naturally have this much awareness of confidentiality.

"Very good." Herwin, seated on the sofa, smiled amiably. "I'm merely rather curious. Hobart should be able to tell that you're a Beyonder. Didn't he question where your Potion Recipe came from?"

"No." Audrey answered firmly again. "We place great importance on protecting each other's privacy."

At that moment, her "Mind Island" echoed with the thought: Come to think of it, Hobart seemed to have asked once as well, but he didn't press further, because he has even more secrets than I do.

Herwin nodded in satisfaction and asked Audrey about how she had summarized the Acting Method.

Finally, Herwin smiled kindly. "You are very talented, to have actually figured out the Acting Method on your own."

He paused before continuing, "However, before Sequence 6, we do not advocate using this method to accelerate the digestion of Potions, so we will not teach it."

"Why don't you advocate it?" Audrey asked sincerely.

Herwin took another sip of tea before replying, "It can make Beyonders become less like themselves. Some may even be assimilated by the residual influence within their Potions."

Audrey suddenly recalled what Little Sun had mentioned: the most important point of the Acting Method was: Remember, you are only acting.

Then she felt that what Herwin had said made some sense, but was not entirely correct. As far as she knew, both she and Hobart had digested their Potions very quickly, yet they had always been in excellent condition.

Herwin set down his teacup. "You do indeed have the talent and qualifications to apply for the Sequence