Abner had no intention of trying to "hypnotize" Audrey, who was protected by the "Paper Angel," like Hvin had in the original work. After all, "Pride" was essentially a Marionette now. Once it came into contact with the power of Sefirah Castle, there was a high chance Klein would spot the flaw. Wouldn't that expose everything?
While Abner's thoughts raced, Audrey was still pretending to "clumsily" explain why she had advanced so quickly:
"Just as I told Escalante before... my secret is 'daring to apply it.'
"Um... put it this way. Becoming a Psychiatrist had always been one of the options in my plans for the future. Since I possessed the corresponding Beyonder Abilities, I-I was certainly willing to try, willing to use them to help the people around me solve mental or psychological problems.
"During that process, I found that my grasp of the Potion's power was getting better and better. Then one day, I inexplicably felt something inside me shatter with a crash, merge into my blood, and let me vaguely see one illusory star after another. Mr. Rambis, what does that mean?
"Um, I don't know why, but from that day onward, I was certain I could become a 'Hypnotist.' Perhaps it was a suggestion from my subconscious."
As she spoke, she seemed somewhat embarrassed by this slightly childish behavior, and her Mind Island faithfully reflected that... though she was completely flirting with a blind man, since Abner had not invaded her mind at all.
In truth, Abner did not need to invade it. There were many ways to determine whether someone's words were true or false. Insight, Prophecy, Divination, and other methods could all accomplish that.
Abner controlled Hvin Rambis and had him nod gently.
"Very talented. You actually figured out the Acting Method on your