That gentle voice seemed to resonate with the deepest thoughts in Audrey's heart, making her feel, with only a slight resistance, that it came from her own heart and was her most genuine thought.
Herabergen Rambis looked into her emerald-green eyes and continued speaking at a measured pace:
"Secondly, at the subsequent banquets and balls, he was less resistant to the princes' overtures and even offered a few words of praise in front of the Earl Hall and Lady Hall."
"Remember these words; they are a reflection of your subconscious. Then, forget that I ever came here and said these words to you. Forget that this behavior is abnormal from your usual actions. Don't try to seek protection, and don't stray from the key position of the Church of Evernight's Grand Mass..."
After speaking, Herabergen Rambis withdrew his gaze from Audrey's eyes and instead Psychological Suggestion to the maid Annie and the others, so that they would not be surprised by their young mistress's subsequent unusual behavior.
After handling these matters, he disappeared from the carriage without making a sound.
Ring ring!
Another bicycle rode past the car window, and Audrey's slightly unfocused eyes immediately brightened.
She glanced at the people and cars coming and going on the street, and suddenly let out a soft "Oh dear".
Then, somewhat embarrassed, she turned to Annie and the others and said:
"I forgot something; I need to go to Glaint's place first."
At this time, the carriage had not yet left the Queens Borough and was not too far from the Viscount Glaint's residence. Annie and the other servants did not find it strange or awkward, and quickly instructed the coachman to turn onto another street.
Busy until 9:40 a. m., Audrey finally arrived at Phelps Street, entered the second floor of the Loen Charity Bursary Foundation, and went into her own boardroom.
Watching her personal maid Annie and the others tidying up the file racks or preparing black tea with their own spring water, Audrey, accompanied by her golden retriever Susie, opened the door to the small adjoining lounge. She seemed to want to examine her face again to determine if she needed the maids' help with her makeup.
During this process, Audrey glanced at the keyhole and asked Susie in a relaxed manner:
Was my behavior unusual today?
This is a habit she's developed in the last few days, ever since Herabergen Rambis disappeared!
She knew that Mr. The Fool's Angel blessing was not permanent, but only lasted for a period of time. She couldn't predict whether or when Herabergen Rambis would come looking for her, and therefore couldn't pray to Mr. The Fool in advance to make preparations. Based on her understanding of psychology and mysticism, and with a cautious attitude, she not only examined her behavior three times a day for anything unusual, and whether there were too many coincidences in the events that happened to her, but also specifically instructed Susie to pay attention to her own state and be a mirror for herself.
This is to prevent being Hypnosis and Psychological Suggestion by Herabergen Rambis without realizing it!
Susie, the golden retriever, squatted down beside him, thought seriously for a moment, and said:
"Have."
"..." Audrey's faint smile froze, and she quickly looked at Susie, waiting for her explanation.
Susie twitched her nose, glanced around, and then continued:
"You didn't plan to visit Viscount Glaint when you left home, but you changed your route halfway there."
"You've been informing me of your general itinerary in advance these past few days, and you've also said that you'll discuss any additions or changes to the plans with me first."
After hearing Susie's answer, Audrey's expression became serious.
She still didn't think there was anything unusual about the situation, but this state of mind was the most unusual thing!
This gave her an almost certain conclusion:
Herabergen Rambis came by, right after I left, before heading to Glaint's mansion!
The other party has already given Psychological Suggestion and Hypnosis to eliminate all traces!
However, he didn't "instruct" a dog to think that everything it saw was normal... Audrey instinctively wanted to send Susie out so she could plead with Mr. The Fool, but then hesitated.
Am I being monitored by Herabergen Rambis? Is he sitting somewhere in this room, quietly watching me...? No, if that were the case, he would have already noticed something was wrong when I questioned Susie earlier. I pray it won't get any worse... Even if he is indeed here, Mr. The Fool can see that I can promise future sacrifices and ask Him to directly bring down divine punishment... But why don't I want to pray, why don't I want to ask for help...? Audrey stood there, her mind filled with all sorts of thoughts, instinctively wanting to escape.
This made her aware of the contradiction and discover a bit of resistance within herself.
From a psychological and mystical perspective, she had some vague guesses, so she quickly dismissed the idea of seeking help and put herself in the state of praying to a goddess without expecting a response.
This greatly reduced the inner conflict she felt.
Audrey suddenly became resolute. She first gestured for Susie to leave, then looked in the mirror and began to subtly Hypnosis herself:
You're not asking for help, you're just doing your daily prayers...
"You're not asking for help, you're just doing your daily prayers..."
After several repetitions, the captivating, deep, pale green vortex in Audrey's eyes slowly dissipated, and her eyes returned to normal.
She then raised her hands, clasped them together, and placed them between her mouth and nose, reciting softly in Ancient Hermes:
" The Fool That Doesn't Belong to This Era... I may have already met Herabergen Rambis..."
In her speech, she did not mention asking for help; she simply described what she had just discovered.
After a while, Red Light appeared before Audrey's eyes, engulfing her like a tidal wave.
Suddenly, her thoughts cleared, and images flashed through her mind.
That was Herabergen Rambis, dressed in a black three-piece suit, sitting opposite her in the carriage;
That was an elderly man who gently instructed her, word by word.
Those were the Blue Eyes of Spectator Demigod, seemingly concealing endless Wisdom and a series of vortexes.
At the same time, those words echoed in Audrey's ears again, making her fully remember everything that had happened before.
When the Red Light faded, what appeared before her was a mottled, ancient bronze table, and a mysterious figure seated in a high-backed chair at the head of the table, shrouded in gray-white mist.
Overwhelmed by fear, terror, and panic, Audrey stood up, lifted her skirt, and bowed to that great being.
"Thank you for your protection, esteemed Mr. ' The Fool '."
Klein nodded slightly and smiled approvingly:
"You handled it well."
Upon hearing this, Audrey suddenly felt relieved and less frightened. She sat down and calmly recounted her entire ordeal.
As the " The Fool," Klein couldn't directly discuss things with Miss " Justice," analyze them for her, or offer advice; he could only smile and say:
This is Fate's test for you.
"A test? Only by passing this test can I qualify as Demigod, and only then can I protect those I want to protect in the complex situation of Backlund?" Audrey, the " Justice," nodded earnestly, interpreting Mr. " The Fool's " hint.
"I see."
Klein didn't say anything more, but said with a half-sigh and a half-laugh:
"Go back, go and greet it."
Just as Audrey was about to express her gratitude again, a deep red flush rose before her eyes, blurring her vision.
In an instant, she returned to the real world, but no longer had she forgotten or ignored anything.
A test? Does that mean I must eliminate the danger emanating from Herabergen Rambis while ensuring my secret remains unrevealed? Even if it results in Herabergen Rambis's death, will the Psychology Alchemists not suspect me afterwards? How should I do this...? Audrey gazed at the exceptionally beautiful blonde girl in the mirror, tilting her head slightly to glance across at the person opposite her.
There was a large lounge in that direction, belonging to the board members who didn't hold positions within the Foundation. Just about ten minutes ago, Audrey saw Mr. Dawn Dantès inside when she went up the stairs.
Above the Gray Fog, Klein tapped the edge of the mottled long table with his fingers, analyzing the experiences of " Justice " and " Judgement " last night and this morning:
"That doesn't make sense. Adam gave me the ' Unshadowed Crucifix ' through ' Judgement ' and Miss ' Magician,' how could he not know who's behind them? What else is there to test?"
"Last night I thought the investigation into Miss Hugh was purely an operation by the King's faction, merely borrowing Mid-Sequence Beyonder from the Psychology Alchemists. Adam, for some reason, didn't share the ' The Fool ' matter with the King's faction or the Demoness Sect; after all, He still hoped I could provide some feedback..."
"But now it seems that Adam's will was also involved in this test Herabergen Rambis would never have gotten involved in this matter. Even for the Hermits of Fate, a Saint is quite valuable and important, and wouldn't be so easily abandoned or sacrificed..."
What was Adam trying to test? Was he testing whether Miss ' Judgement ''s actions were purely based on her own motives, or whether they were influenced by the will of ' The Fool '?
"If the ' The Fool ' obtains the ' Unshadowed Crucifix ' and understands that the King's secret is related to Adam's scheme, yet still insists on having his subordinates investigate, then he is making an enemy of the ' Hermits of Fate '. And Adam knows the true identity of Gehrman Sparrow, this Blessed..."
"But with Adam's abilities, he wouldn't need to test anything. He could simply sit next to Miss ' Judgement ' and listen to her thoughts to grasp the true situation. There's no need for so much trouble..."
"Unless He has already left Backlund, or rather, due to some taboo, dares not enter this metropolis again and can only investigate through his subordinates..."
"My warning to Lady Arianna and the Church of Evernight has taken effect. Has Adam sensed the danger that God has brought?"
"That's most likely the case Gehrman Sparrow is related to the ' Death Consul,' He probably hasn't realized that there's a problem with the Artificial Death. Even the Artificial Death Faction Spirituality Religion hasn't discovered this yet. So, with the added benefit of the Concealment authority, He doesn't know that the Goddess won't be able to descend for a long time..."
"Next, we need to deal with Herabergen Rambis. We must make sure Miss ' Justice ' is cleared of any involvement and is not suspected."
Just as Klein was thinking this, through the corresponding prayer light, he saw Miss " Justice " Audrey enter the council members' lounge, looking for Dawn Dantès.
He quickly suppressed his thoughts and returned to reality.
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