Audrey

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Audrey Hall (奥黛丽)
Alias(es)	The Justice; Ms. Monster
Gender	Female
Affiliation	The Tarot Club; Psychical Alchemy Society 210 605
Occupation/Role	Daughter of Earl Hall; noblewoman; investor; Tarot Club member
First Appearance	Chapter 40

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sequence 8 — Mind Reader, Spectator pathway	134	Already a Mind Reader; can perceive emotional states and read minds. 134 135
Sequence 7 — Psychiatrist, Spectator pathway	457	Uses a Psychological Cue to direct Annie away before a Military Intelligence Department 9 interrogation; later confirmed to have surpassed Islander, a Sequence 8 Mind Reader. 457 605

Background / History

Audrey is the only daughter of Earl Hall and Countess Hall, raised amid the wealth and political influence of the House of Hall in Backlund's Queen's District. Her father is a House of Lords member, major banker, and prominent supporter of the New Party; Audrey understands that the family preserves influence by maintaining ties across political factions. 188 206 691

Initially fascinated by psychology and the Beyonder world, Audrey visited St. Elizabeth Hospital to observe Professor Anthony's consultations. There, her attempt to read the mind of a restrained Luther exposed her to his terrifying hunger and malice, teaching her not to use Mind Reading carelessly. 135 137

She became involved in the Lanerius serial-murder case after recognizing the wanted criminal during the hospital incident. Audrey brought the matter to the Tarot Club, hired Fors Wall and Xiu Derecha to investigate, and later kept her deduction that Luther may have been responsible for the Carpin Villa massacre confidential from the Club, intending to report it only to The Fool. 143 146 191

After her mother required her to employ protection, Audrey hired Cecilia Anderson as her nominal bodyguard, with Luther secretly assisting from Cecilia's shadow. With their protection, Audrey baited the Psychical Alchemy Society by publicly seeking a Spectator pathway potion and subsequently sought The Fool's permission to join the organization. 193 205 208 210

Audrey later invested in a textile factory with Luther, hoping to create employment for East District residents. Seeing the factory's harsh conditions firsthand shattered much of her sheltered understanding of working-class life. 313 354

The assassination of Duke Nigan, Constance Leeson's death, and the East District disaster transformed her interest in Beyonder powers into a sense of responsibility. After realizing that her intervention may have saved many lives, she resolved to advance to Psychiatrist. 355 364 385

Appearance

Audrey is a striking young noblewoman with golden-blonde hair, emerald-green eyes, and an exceptionally refined appearance. She is usually seen in carefully tailored gowns and expensive jewelry appropriate to her social standing. 134 143 211

• Often wears green, blue, or other elegant formal dresses at social functions. 134 206 255
• Uses masks, surgical caps, and white coats when concealing her identity during Beyonder activities. 208
• Her beauty and status draw immediate attention at noble gatherings. 211 390

Personality

Audrey is curious, observant, and highly proactive. Her interest in psychology drives her to seek firsthand experience even in dangerous environments, from asylum consultations to clandestine Beyonder gatherings. 134 137 208

She is socially polished and adept at using noble etiquette, charm, and Mind Reading to guide conversations or persuade others. However, she dislikes the restrictive expectations placed on noblewomen—particularly the prospect of becoming a princess consort and losing her freedom. 193 211

Although initially sheltered by privilege, Audrey is compassionate and increasingly conscious of social inequality. Her encounters with factory laborers, mass casualties, and political violence leave her determined to gain enough strength to protect others. 354 385

Abilities & Skills

Mind Reading

As a Sequence 8 Mind Reader, Audrey can perceive emotional colors, auras, and mental states.

• Identifies hesitation and unspoken thoughts through subtle expressions and emotional cues. 134 188
• Perceived Luther's chaotic aura and outwardly stable emotions at St. Elizabeth Hospital. 135
• Uses her observations to assess the intentions of nobles, investigators, and fellow Beyonders. 457 674
• Her early use of the ability on Luther nearly exposed her to danger, making her more restrained about probing others without caution. 135 205

Psychiatrist

After advancing to Sequence 7, Audrey gains direct means of influencing mental states.

• Planted a Psychological Cue in Annie to clear the room before Military Intelligence Department 9 questioned her. 457
• Retains and refines the Spectator pathway's emotional observation, noticing Islander's envy and jealousy despite Islander's attempt to conceal it. 662
• Her pathway is connected to the authority of imagination, whose high-sequence form is associated with the Mind Dragon. 683

Investigation and Social Manipulation

Audrey combines Beyonder observation with noble connections and financial resources.

• Recruited Fors and Xiu for investigations into Lanerius, offering commissions as high as 1,500 pounds. 134 146
• Devised a tea-party strategy to obtain information about the Carpin Villa incident without appearing suspicious. 188
• Recognized that “Constance” was an impostor and sent Fors and Xiu to warn others of Duke Nigan's impending assassination. 354 355
• Identified inconsistencies in Fors's explanation for the property deeds and purchased them for 20,000 pounds. 674

Equipment / Assets

• Psychiatrist characteristic pendant — A golden eye-shaped Extraordinary Item crafted from a Psychiatrist Beyonder Characteristic. It soothed Audrey's emotions and allowed her to resist Noth's emotional control long enough to act. 355
• Textile factory investment — Audrey became the primary investor in an East District textile factory as part of a plan to provide jobs for homeless residents. 313 354
• Property deeds — Purchased deeds from Fors for 20,000 pounds, using her personal financial authority after coming of age. 674

Relationships

• Earl Hall — Her father; a wealthy banker and House of Lords member who provides political insight and remains protective of her. 188 364 691
• Countess Hall — Her mother; imposed Audrey's confinement after the asylum incident and required her to employ a bodyguard. 143 193
• Annie — Audrey's personal maid and semi-secretary; attends to her daily schedule, appearance, and safety. 210 211
• Susie — Audrey's golden retriever and trusted companion. Susie can speak human language, delivers letters, and discreetly observes others alongside Audrey. 146 662
• Klein Moretti / The Fool — Leader of the Tarot Club. Audrey seeks his approval for major Beyonder decisions, including joining the Psychical Alchemy Society. 210
• Luther Anderson / Mr. Temperance — Initially the dangerous patient whose mind Audrey read at the asylum; later her bodyguard's hidden protector, business partner, and fellow Tarot Club member. 135 205 313
• Cecilia Anderson — Audrey's nominal bodyguard. Cecilia passed the Hall household's assessment and accompanied Audrey to dangerous gatherings and royal events. 205 208 211
• Fors Wall and Xiu Derecha — Audrey's hired investigators and bodyguards; she repeatedly employs and compensates them for high-risk work. 134 146 195
• Islander — Audrey's nominal psychology tutor and contact in the Psychical Alchemy Society. Islander becomes envious of Audrey's rapid advancement. 255 662
• Constance Leeson — A noble friend employed by Military Intelligence Department 9. Audrey noticed his abnormal behavior before learning that he had died during the Duke Nigan assassination. 354 364

Story Role / Major Arcs

St. Elizabeth Hospital and Lanerius Investigation

Audrey's psychology study at St. Elizabeth Hospital brings her into contact with Luther and the corruption surrounding Lanerius. She recognizes the True Creator's “Hanged Giant” imagery during a patient's hypnosis and attempts to stop the consultation before the situation becomes catastrophic. 138 139

Bodyguard and Psychical Alchemy Society Arc

Following her confinement, Audrey arranges private protection through Fors, Xiu, Cecilia, and Luther. She then deliberately attracts the Psychical Alchemy Society's attention by seeking a Spectator pathway potion, eventually joining the organization with The Fool's approval. 193 205 208 210

Factory Investment and Duke Nigan Assassination

Audrey invests in a textile factory to improve East District employment, but its conditions force her to confront the cruelty of industrial labor. She later uncovers Noth's impersonation of Constance and acts quickly to warn others about the assassination plot. 313 354 355

East District Disaster

After witnessing the consequences of the East District catastrophe and learning of the immense death toll, Audrey resolves to advance her abilities for the sake of protecting people rather than merely satisfying her curiosity. 385

Investigation into the Blood Monk

Military Intelligence Department 9 questions Audrey over her textile-factory investment and its possible connection to the Blood Monk. Audrey uses Psychological Cues to prepare for the interrogation and conceals her association with Luther. 457

World Within *Groselle's Travels*

Audrey enters the world within Groselle's Travels alongside Klein and Luther. In Ankewelt's Honest Hall, her thoughts become audible, and she learns that the Spectator pathway is tied to imagination and the Mind Dragon. 677 681 683

Notable Quotes

“I must advance!” 385

“I want the Spectator pathway potion.” 208