Audrey knew that she was being affected by some extraordinary force, and that she had only been miraculously freed from that state thanks to the " Angel blessing" provided by Mr. The Fool. Therefore, she decided to reveal a few things to lull him into a false sense of security, conceal something more crucial, and gain greater trust in return.
She did this not because she didn't believe in Angel, but because she felt that if she could observe the other person, the other person could also observe her.
Although she always remained "hidden" in the shadows and wasn't treated as Beyonder, behaving normally would avoid arousing suspicion. However, she still preferred to pay more attention to the members of the Psychology Alchemists, since they were all professionals, while she was only halfway into this circle, lacking sufficient experience and comprehensive knowledge, and might have exposed certain problems in areas she herself was unaware of.
Since that's the case, we might as well take this opportunity to "confess" and completely dispel the doubts of some members of the Psychology Alchemists.
She referred to the Angel's earlier descent, enveloping itself in layers of wings, as a "blessing."
Upon hearing Audrey's answer, both Islante and Hampres briefly showed expressions of surprise, and for a moment, they began to doubt their own abilities.
Hilbert, however, curled the corners of his mouth into a slight smile, showing no unusual reaction.
He nodded in satisfaction and said in a gentle voice:
Your honesty is admirable.
Is there anything else you want to say?
Audrey shook her head, feigning confusion.
"There is none left."
Hilbert thought for a moment, then asked a few more questions:
"At which gathering of Beyonder did you buy the ' Spectator ' recipe? From whom did you buy it? And where did you get the ingredients for your Potion?"
Audrey's eyes flickered slightly, and she made a reminiscing expression:
"That gathering of Beyonder must be kept secret."
"I couldn't see what the person selling the ' Spectator ' formula looked like, but judging from his speech and mannerisms, he was a follower of the Lord of Storms."
Upon hearing this, Hilbert nodded slightly, as if he had remembered something.
Audrey continued:
"Most of the Potion ingredients for my ' Spectator ' were found in my family's treasure vault, with the remainder coming from exchanges with a few friends."
Two doses of " Spectator " Potion... she added silently.
Most of it was found in their own treasure vault... Hilbert, Islante, and the other two pondered this sentence, unable to utter a word for a moment.
After a few seconds, Hilbert nodded to Islante and Hampres, indicating that he was alright.
Upon receiving the same reply, the slight golden hue in his eyes quickly faded, and the vertical pupils within them also rapidly diminished.
Hilbert then adjusted the wick of the candle, causing the flame to flicker.
In the instant of the shifting light and darkness, Audrey discovered that the strange power affecting her had vanished abruptly.
She composed herself, adopting an expression of doubt and inquiry.
"I didn't expect you to already be a ' Spectator '." Hilbert chuckled.
"Huh?" Audrey promptly showed her surprise and panic.
Knowing what kind of emotional response to what situation, and knowing what kind of emotional response to show in terms of facial expressions and body language, is a fundamental skill for " Mind Reader ".
Hilbert smiled and said:
"Don't be nervous, we don't mind this. That was just the final assessment."
"Congratulations on passing all the tests. You are now a full member of our Psychology Alchemists."
"Okay..." Audrey hesitated for a moment before smiling, "It feels like a dream."
She immediately stood up, lifted her skirt, bowed to Hilbert and the others, and said with a gentle smile:
"We're comrades now."
The fact that such a noble and radiant young woman was so polite Islante and the others immediately feel uncomfortable. They stood up and returned the greeting.
After they were both seated again, Hilbert organized his thoughts and said:
"Miss Audrey, I will now formally introduce the Psychology Alchemists to you."
"Okay," Audrey said with a smile, "Just call me by my first name."
Hilbert nodded, leaned back, crossed his right leg, and clasped his hands together, saying:
" The Original Psychology Alchemists just a workshop for enthusiasts who all believed that the mind possessed infinite power and infinite wonder."
"Later, this seminar obtained a treasure map and found the ruins left by Hermes."
" Hermes Hermes?" Audrey asked with great interest.
"Yes, he was one of the earliest Planeswalker of mysticism. The Ancient Hermes he created possessed the magic of resonating directly with the forces of nature. He was active in the dark Second Age, when humans were merely servants and slaves of Giant," Hilbert said with deep reverence.
He let out a soft breath and said:
" The Original members of the Psychology Alchemists found many things in the ruins and discovered that Hermes was a Planeswalker of the mysticism of the mind. His research subjects were the Dragon that ruled the sky in the Second Age, or more accurately, the Dragon of the psychic race."
"The records he left behind indicate that the Mind Dragon have come a long way in this field, achieving a level of attainment equivalent to that of gods."
I know that " Dragon of Imagination " Ankewelt is an ancient god... Audrey thought with a touch of smugness.
Hilbert sighed:
Those materials laid the foundation and direction for our Psychology Alchemists's research.
We believe that the mind holds many secrets, each hidden in a very deep place, difficult to grasp. Ah, please forgive me for using the adjective "deep," but in my opinion, it is the most appropriate.
"The exploration of those secrets, even with the slightest mistake, can cause irreparable damage. Audrey, you must remember, you must be careful in these matters."
After Audrey nodded, he continued:
"If we can figure out the mysteries of the mind, on the one hand, we can unearth the power hidden deep in our consciousness and accomplish many amazing things; on the other hand, we can influence or even control the minds of others."
"Once you reach this level, what lies ahead is an ocean of collective unconsciousness, the place we yearn for most. Of course, the description 'collective unconscious' isn't quite accurate; I prefer to call it the Mind World of all living beings, which has a subtle and wondrous connection with the Spirit World."
"What extraordinary abilities would one possess if one could master this Mind World?" Audrey timely expressed her curiosity and ignorance in this regard.
Hilbert smiled and said:
"You should have noticed some amazing phenomena in the real world: when we want to get something, it just happens to appear; when we want to visit a friend, he just happens to knock on the door; when we desire something to happen, it just happens to open at the same moment."
"You might call it a coincidence, but sometimes there are too many coincidences. Our research shows that such coincidences often stem from unconscious, magical psychological influences."
"When you can master the Mind World, that is, the ocean of the collective unconscious, you can master 'coincidence,' turning the wondrous phenomena that occur by chance into echoes of your mind, making them appear whenever you want."
"This, this is truly amazing." Audrey had heard " The Sun " mention the horrors of the " Dragon of Nightmare " before, but the other party's explanation was far less detailed than Hilbert's.
Hilbert chuckled and said:
"At our level, it's better not to discuss such profound issues, as it's easy to lose ourselves. I'll continue with the Psychology Alchemists."
"The discovery of the ruins marked the establishment of the organization. The initial members originally hoped to maintain the previous state of simple academic discussion, but they always needed help when they encountered problems, such as a lack of items and research materials. Therefore, the Psychology Alchemists gradually developed rules and regulations and transformed into a truly Concealment organization."
"However, compared to other Concealment organizations, our structure and relationships remain quite loose."
"That's exactly what I like," Audrey stated.
After explaining the main rules, Hilbert concluded by saying:
"Once you reach a higher level, you'll be able to meet the other members."
"I'm now giving you the Sequence 8 ' Mind Reader ' Potion."
As expected, there was a " Mind Reader " Potion prepared... Audrey was both relieved and proud.
Upon seeing the bottle of shimmering, mesmerizing Potion, she hesitated for a moment and said:
"I want to go back and take it again."
Still a little distrustful of us, wanting to confirm things... Hilbert understood Audrey's thoughts and responded with a smile:
"Good.
"Given your performance, drinking the ' Mind Reader ' Potion shouldn't be a problem."
Audrey smiled, thanked her, and then tentatively asked:
"Could you give me the ' Psychiatrist ' Potion recipe? I want to gather the materials beforehand so I don't waste time."
... When others join the Psychology Alchemists, besides hoping to obtain the formula, isn't it also to apply for the corresponding extraordinary materials from within the organization? Who would casually say, "I want to collect them myself in advance"? Hilbert, Hampres, and the others stared at the girl with the ordinary tone, speechless for a moment.
After a few seconds, Hilbert managed a weak smile:
Let me apply for it for you first.
"Normally, this requires merit points, which come from the tasks we assign you, your research contributions, and the new data and items you collect."
"Okay, I'll try my best," Audrey said cheerfully.
After leaving Islante's house, she remained quiet and didn't say much until she entered her room. After briefly dismissing her personal maid Annie, and the others, she turned to the golden retriever and smiled:
" Susie, you've got your Potion!"
Unfortunately, the Rainbow Salamander Alfred found couldn't be of any use and could only be sold for money... Audrey sighed inwardly.
Susie looked at the bottle of " Mind Reader " Potion and wagged her tail happily.
Audrey playfully hung a pair of gold-rimmed glasses around her neck.
At Isengard Stanton's home in Hillston Borough.
Klein was invited to breakfast, along with Kaslana.
After taking a bite of the soft potato pancake, Klein praised it:
"Mr. Stanton, your cooking is superb."
With graying temples, Isengard smiled and said:
"This is a characteristic of Lenburg, and for the Beyonder of the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, versatility is a common trait; the Sequence 6 above them is called ' the Polymath '."
"The corresponding Potion is quite potent and can easily cause people to lose control; even now, I'm not confident in my ability to advance."