Chapter 787 Improper Relationship
An invisible force passed by, and Audrey repeated Susie's words with a smile, then nodded:
"Yes, that's what I thought."
The suggestion was quietly planted, and Audrey, who had the "angel's blessing", seemed to be floating above her body, watching all this quietly from a detached perspective.
"Susie is very talented. She was able to hypnotize me using abilities above her own sequence. Well, that's also related to my lack of resistance. If the target's resistance is strong, or if the suggestion involves something important or life-threatening, their subconscious will also resist..."
As she pondered, her consciousness returned to her body. She had already forgotten why she let Susie use the "Travel Notes" and even why she spent 400 pounds to rent the notes.
She put away her notes, called the maid, changed into a dress that was convenient for movement, bypassed the reception room where her father and brother were talking with visitors, left the mansion through the side door, and took a carriage from Queens Borough to Hillston District.
"Miss Queen lives not far away on Burningham Road. If necessary, she'll come directly to the scene to help me... I hope this situation doesn't happen. It would completely expose me to the eyes of the upper echelons of the Psychological Alchemy Society. I'm afraid I'll have to live in a church for a long time to seek refuge... Wait, why would Christine help me? I'm just going to see Hampres, whose sequence is even lower than mine..."
Various thoughts flashed through Audrey's mind. It was not until she used the power of the angel's blessing to analyze her inner thoughts psychologically and examine them carefully from a detached perspective that she "remembered" Hvin Rambis's true identity: a member of the Psychological Alchemist's Council and a Sequence 4 "Manipulator".
Well, I deliberately used psychological suggestion to remove this "impression" because I was worried that I would meet this demigod again at Hampres's house, and then be too surprised and be discovered by him... She remembered her plan.
Fortunately, with the blessing of Mr. Fool's angel, I was able to control my reactions from a detached perspective and avoid being affected by my emotions. This is the effect of combining "blessing" and "psychological suggestion"...
She was once again filled with nervousness and excitement, but then quickly calmed down amidst the confusion she had for some unknown reason. It wasn't until the carriage drove into Stephen Hamplain's garden that Audrey entered the mansion, led by his maid, while Susie was taken to the side hall to wait.
Hampres, dressed in a formal tuxedo, dismissed the servants and led the guest to the back of the mansion, seemingly intending to lead her into a private salon venue, but stopped in a quiet corridor.
"Audrey," he suddenly said to the noble girl beside him, "report on this week's gains."
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8 Burningham Road, in the study on the third floor of Theresa's house.
Angel sat alone on the sofa by the window, holding a crudely made doll in one hand and a small dressing mirror in the other in the warm afternoon sun. The mirror showed a scene from Hampres's perspective, with Audrey Hall at the center of the view.
A few blocks away, she was using a doll made with Hampres's blood to perform special divinations through the connection of the curse, obtaining first-hand information about Audrey's contact with the "Psychological Alchemy Society".
The mirror continuously displayed the other person's perspective, and Hampres's somewhat muffled voice could be heard:
"...Audrey, forget what we just talked about."
Audrey's slightly dull eyes in the picture became clear again, and then she shifted her gaze doubtfully.
"Mr. Hampres, aren't we going to attend a psychology salon?"
She's pretending so well. If I hadn't known she'd gotten over the hypnosis, I wouldn't have been able to tell her true state... Angel lamented that every audience member was a great "actor" and heard Hampres in the mirror continue:
"No, a distinguished commissioner is waiting. He is very pleased with your recent contributions and wants to meet you in person."
Then, he led Audrey to the door of the living room, gently opened it, and gestured for her to come in. With some doubts, Audrey obediently entered the room and closed the door behind her.
The last image in the mirror was of Humphreys looking at Audrey's graceful figure covered in a light yellow dress. He did not move for a long time, and the desires that kept flashing in his mind were also transmitted to Angel's mind through the blood curse, making her shake her head constantly.
Using Hvin Rambis' hypnosis, he thought he could manipulate Audrey's will, to the point of harboring evil thoughts, believing he could control this noble girl's life? Oh, I'm afraid that when you actually attack her, you'll be controlled by this "hypnotist" of hers... Angel sneered and labeled Hampres a suicidal person. Suddenly, she realized that she couldn't use Hampres to monitor Audrey's future movements.
No, I can also use the mirror in the room, but I need to be extremely careful to avoid triggering the demigod's spiritual warning. This requires me to focus my investigation on Audrey, rather than Hvin Rambis...
As she was thinking, a ray of power entered the mirror world through the magic mirror in her hand and quickly floated towards the Hampres family.
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"Mr. Rambis, you..."
Audrey opened her mouth slightly, her eyes wide, and looked in disbelief at the elegant old man in formal attire in the living room.
He was a professor at Backlund University, an advisor to the royal family, and a close friend of many nobles, Hvin Rambis.
Of course, Audrey had met him many times before and always thought that he was consistent with the reputation of the upper social circles, a polite gentleman and a wise scholar.
The other party's appearance here, in Hampres's home, undoubtedly means...
"Nice to meet you, Miss Audrey," the old man smiled, stood up and bowed, then pointed to another sofa, "Please sit down, let's talk about you."
Audrey sat down slowly, still with an incredible expression on her face, and said stiffly:
"So you're the 'committee' Mr. Hampres mentioned. I've discussed philosophical issues with you before..."
"Haha, don't be so nervous. The Psychological Alchemy Society is just an academic organization that studies the mind. As a scholar and a Beyonder, it makes sense for me to join them and further improve my understanding."
Hvin Rambis chuckled and explained in a gentle tone.
"Yes, I also had the same idea with Hampres and Eslante..." Audrey paused when talking about the member of the Psychological Alchemist Society who died at the hands of Ms. D. "...they had contact with each other, but I didn't expect that you would also join this organization."
"Ms. Eslant's death is indeed regrettable, but fortunately she brought you to us. If she knew your current achievements, I think she would also be comforted."
Hewen crossed his right leg on the sofa, changing to a more relaxed posture, and said with a sigh, then changed the subject and asked:
"I heard from Hampres that you've become a 'hypnotist'? I'm curious, how did you manage to do it in just a few months?"
After recovering from her initial surprise, Audrey smiled sheepishly and opened her mouth slightly as if to organize her words, but did not answer immediately.
At the same time, she felt a little dazed, as if she had been examining herself in a transcendent state before. Her spirit body seemed to be floating, the seven lights of the spirit world spread across the sky, and a vast, deep ocean appeared beneath her feet.
Below where she floated, scattered islands stood, one of which belonged to Audrey Hall.
This is the ocean of consciousness, the collective ocean of consciousness!
Audrey had some realizations, but she had no idea why she had entered this magical state. It wasn't until the deep sea below was split apart by some invisible force that a stone staircase suddenly appeared in her hazy subconscious, and a figure quickly ascended to the surface of the sea.
That's Hvin Rambis... He's invading my mind?
The moment she saw the old man in the shirt and vest, Audrey understood everything and remembered what Susie had hypnotized her into forgetting.
It turns out I'd already known he was a demigod of the Psychic Alchemist Society and had made the necessary preparations, and Hvin Rambis's intrusion into my psyche triggered the angel's blessing... Quickly reviewing her reactions since entering the living room, Audrey was relieved to find that these arrangements had the desired effect. All her reactions were "natural," and did not exceed the scope of information she should know.
But why is he invading my consciousness now?
Audrey, floating above the island, quietly watched the gloomy-faced old man land on her island. His eyes turned a rare golden color, his pupils erected, and the skin on his neck and face was covered with gray-white scales.
At the same time, the old man sitting on the sofa was discussing the details of the "acting method" with Audrey in a warm manner, as if he was two different people from the gloomy old man in the sea of consciousness.
Well, this is what "audience" is like. They say one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes. Even though I am also an audience, I have to say it is disgusting...
Audrey muttered to herself, letting her real self carefully consider her answer to the other party's question, and described the "acting method" as her unintentional understanding. The self in the island of her mind also made some shy movements, so that the performance between her body and mind was consistent.
Herwin, with his vertical pupils, watched everything silently.
After asking in detail, Hvin Rambis nodded with satisfaction and said:
"You were able to comprehend the 'Acting Method' on your own, actively and correctly perform it, and quickly digest the potion. This exceeded my expectations. This qualifies you for the Sequence 5 'Dream Walker' potion formula. However, before doing so, I need to verify your abilities to avoid unnecessary losses to the team you lead at the hands of someone lacking the ability to handle affairs after your promotion."
"Of course, this is the right thing to do." Audrey did a good job of concealing her excitement at hearing the name of the potion, but she inadvertently revealed this emotion in her mind, so as not to be noticed by Hvin Rambis. "What do I need to do?"
"First, I have a few questions." Herwin's expression turned serious, and he raised his right hand on Audrey's mental island. "What is your true relationship with Christine Theresa?"
Ah, me, and Miss "Queen"?
This completely unexpected question inevitably caused Audrey to show a hint of surprise, which was also reflected on the Mind Island, causing Hvin Rambis, who had been carefully observing the changes on the island, to frown.
He noticed Audrey's hesitation and nodded as if to confirm.
That witch of pleasure really had an improper relationship with this noble lady she was close to!
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