Nightmare? Klein hesitated for two seconds before saying:
"Have.
I dream of a small town shrouded in mist, with the red moon in the sky sometimes clear and sometimes blurry.
In the center of this small town, there is a black church filled with hanging corpses dressed in clothes from different eras, swaying gently in the wind and making strange noises.
"Besides these, there was a beautiful woman with bloody human flesh hanging from between her teeth, and a mushroom person made up of countless tiny mushrooms..."
In order to treat his psychological problems, Klein reconstructed his dream in a relatively complete manner, but he did not say that it was something he had actually experienced. He did not reveal that he knew the identity of the beautiful woman or the origin of the strange mushroom. At the same time, he concealed the existence of the transparent worm swarm and Zaratul.
Audrey listened attentively and thoughtfully, and based on her extraordinary intuition and dual knowledge of mysticism and psychology, she spoke as she pondered:
"Mr. 'World,' I can imagine how terrifying and eerie these dream scenes are, and I can also experience the immense fear that would wake you up."
Seeing that the other party, separated by the wooden board, did not object, Audrey's confidence grew stronger. She quietly launched a new round of " Placate " and began to "guide":
"The fear in dreams often stems from hidden emotions, and the hidden fears mostly come from two sources: the unknown and the inability to resist."
"The terrible things you see in your dreams are just the surface; what you truly fear are what they represent, symbolize, and what lies hidden behind the scenes."
As they were talking, Audrey suddenly asked:
What is that?
Klein was gradually relaxing and examining his own heart, following the gentle and sweet voice of "Miss Justice," when he suddenly heard this question and subconsciously answered:
"It is the being that created all of this."
He paused for a second, then hesitantly added:
"They are both unknown and irresistible."
At this point, Klein understood the real reason for his nightmares and poor mental state:
He was instinctively afraid of something, and instinctively harbored latent negative emotions.
The former includes the terrifying behavior of the transparent worm and Zaratul, as well as the inexplicable actions of the Eraser Angel and the fact that it successfully " Door Opening " using the Sacred Emblem of Darkness. These elements respectively create feelings of despair at the inability to resist the road ahead and a sense of uncertainty about who is the enemy, who is the friend, and what is being plotted.
Yes, I was terrified of that transparent worm that resembled the " Attendant of Mysteries " of the " Seer " pathway Sequence 1, terrified of Zaratul who had achieved some unknown purpose through " Door Opening," terrified of the goddess with unknown thoughts, and the Eraser Angel... Klein slowly exhaled, acknowledging his fear in his heart.
Audrey used " Placate " again and found that Mr. World's tension had been fundamentally relieved. Delighted, she boldly said:
"A major root of fear is a lack of self-confidence. Think back to whether you have been negligent or Error in related matters, which has caused your spirit to constantly remind and Psychological Suggestion to you, gradually evolving into part of your nightmares."
There had been oversights, Error, and spiritual reminders... Klein pondered Miss " Justice's" words, carefully sorting out the details of the things that terrified him.
Soon, his expression gradually darkened as he realized a problem:
When I made my vow with the Holy Sword and under the witness of the Goddess, I had not yet become the " Clown." The power of the Gray Fog had not yet entered the real world and could not be detected by special gods, Demigod, and Spirit World beings. However, it was difficult to hide from " Fate," that is, the Beyonder of the " Monster " path.
The goddess also has a title, " Empress of Misfortune and Horror," as she is in charge of Misfortune and is one of the deities belonging to the realm of Fate!
So, did they start being watched back then?
Klein's thoughts gradually settled, and the fear stemming from the unknown seemed to have subsided considerably.
He didn't answer, nor did he wait for Miss " Justice " to speak again, but instead asked:
"If you were facing one, or even several, formidable enemies, what would you do?"
Audrey wasn't annoyed by the patient's question; instead, she saw it as a good sign and carefully replied:
"First, avoid it; first, hide; then strive to improve yourself."
"What if the time gained through hiding and concealment isn't enough for you to grow strong enough to face your enemy?" Klein pressed. "What if the gap between us is too large to bridge?"
Audrey replied, half Placate and half seriously:
"Find enough help."
Helper... Several names flashed through Klein's mind, and his thoughts settled considerably. He then continued to ask:
Even with help, how can we still defeat the enemy?
"What if some of your accomplices are plotting something that might benefit you, or it might harm you?"
Audrey looked blank for a moment, then after a few seconds of thought, she replied:
"You can pray to the gods."
She practically said, "World, you can ask Mr. The Fool for help."
The question and answer just now convinced Audrey of one thing: Mr. World's mental problems mainly stemmed from a powerful and terrifying enemy, but at a deeper level, there was also concern about the unknown stance of some "helpers."
Praying to the gods... Klein didn't dare say directly that if even the gods couldn't solve the problem, their thoughts would be even more unpredictable. After all, this was the realm of the " The Fool," and he himself was Blessed.
He organized his thoughts and said:
"The gods can only help in certain areas, and that's not enough?"
... Audrey initially wanted to say that there would always be a way, and that Justice would surely prevail over evil, but she struggled to convince herself and couldn't find any relevant examples to refer to. Finally, she pursed her lips and said:
"I have no idea..."
Inside the "confessional," darkness and silence reigned. The two remained silent for a brief moment, seemingly each lost in their own inner struggles.
Finally, Audrey broke the silence, looking at the wooden plank separating the two and saying:
"No matter what, we have to do something, try our best to do something. We can't just give up and not put up any resistance."
Yes... at least I still have quite a few secrets, and some things to rely on... Klein closed his eyes, leaned against the wooden plank, and his thoughts gradually turned back to recent events. He was no longer so tense and often anxious.
Audrey sensed the change and immediately added a Placate word, which completely restored Klein's mental state.
"I feel much better. Thank you for your treatment. How much do you need for the consultation?" Klein asked.
Actually, I should be thanking you for providing the medical records... Audrey wasn't too keen on accepting the consultation fee. Looking at the wooden partition in the deep darkness, she couldn't help but recall Mr. "World's" usual gloomy, cold, experienced, and ruthless demeanor.
Hmm... his mental problems must also have some element to his personality... Audrey suddenly had an Spirit Intuition, and the corners of her mouth slowly turned up as she said:
"I need very little consultation fee."
"Yes, wish me happiness!"
... What's going on? Klein was stunned for a moment, almost forgetting that he was in the persona of Gehrman Sparrow.
He had never heard of such a request before!
Klein hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke in his capacity as "the World," feigning indifference:
Since you've made this request...
"Wishing you happiness."
Audrey's smile brightened instantly:
I wish you happiness too!
"Mr. World, don't always keep things bottled up inside. Smile more, be happier, and you can eliminate many hidden dangers."
"Okay, your mental health issue has been resolved, but you'll need to have a follow-up appointment in a few days or next week."
Klein didn't know how to respond, so he could only give a simple "hmm".
Then, he heard the door opposite creak open, and from the Fool's perspective, he saw Miss Justice leave the Confessional and straighten up.
After sending the other party back to the real world, Klein didn't dare linger too long above the Gray Fog and quickly left, lying down on his own bed.
Now that his mental state had recovered and he was relaxed, he realized something: he had digested a lot more of his " Marionettist " Potion, far exceeding his expectations!
Is it because in the Foggy Town, the " Marionette " Deceit the Demigod Panatiya, Manipulation her and Mr. A to complete the performance as planned? So, besides "staying behind the scenes as much as possible" and "giving each Marionette its own persona to make it more realistic," the " Marionettist " rules also include "using one's own Marionette as a guide to Manipulation the enemy and stage Puppet show in reality"? Klein muttered a few thoughts to himself, thinking that perhaps he could digest the Potion within this year.
He sighed, his emotions complex, then turned his head to look at the crimson Moonlight filtering through the curtains, and said silently:
"The missing servant should have been found by now, and the clues I left behind should have been discovered as well..."
Beneath the walls of Saint Samuel Cathedral, Leonard, Cindy, Bob, and others watched Captain Soest return from the meeting, patiently waiting for him to introduce new clues.
Soest took a sip of his aromatic coffee and said:
The missing servant has been found.
"And in the room where he was placed, some of the intruders' clothing were left behind."
"It has been confirmed that this belongs to the previously active and eccentric adventurer Gehrman Sparrow."
How did this crazy adventurer get involved again...? Leonard was slightly surprised and asked directly:
When did he arrive in Backlund?
"Nobody knows for sure. The only certainty is that this mad adventurer has been spotted at sea in recent weeks, hunting down some pirates," Soest said at a measured pace. " The Church of Storms knows more, and Military Intelligence Section 9 seems to know quite a bit as well. They'll send someone to make contact."
Just as Soest finished giving his instructions, a telegram arrived.
It came from the Nighthawks team in Desi County, and the decoded message was:
" Dawn Dantès' current identity is false. He has amassed considerable wealth through adventures in the Southern Continent over the past decade... Further confirmation will take time, as the area is chaotic, frequently embroiled in war, and its administrative affiliation changes constantly."