Chapter 773 The Magical Effect of the Curse
Pleasure Witch...
Hvin Rambis remained silent. There was no doubt in his blue eyes, but rather a wisdom that understood everything.
Ever since this mysterious young lady, whose beauty had become a hot topic in Backlund's upper social circles, appeared in his sight, Hewin had always suspected that her strange charm was not natural, but the result of some extraordinary ability.
Now that it was confirmed, he actually had a feeling of "as expected".
Of course, if Christine Theresa had not interfered with his plan to bring Baron Syndras to ruin, he would not have cared about this witch who actively participated in various dinners and dances and frequently came into contact with nobles and wealthy businessmen. After all, the royal family actually had a certain degree of cooperation with the "Witch Sect", and the "Psychological Alchemy Society" he belonged to also covered up many dirty things for the royal family, so they could be considered to be in the same camp.
Could it be that when I did some shallow hypnosis, I happened to encounter the "pleasure witch" who could arouse male desire, causing the desire bomb to explode prematurely?
He thought with some self-mockery, and did not completely trust Stephen Hampress's words. Instead, he began to ask him about the details of his conversation with Audrey Hall.
At the same time, in the depths of Hampres's mind, as he focused on narrating and occasionally answering questions, in that world composed of the spiritual sky and the sea of consciousness, a stone staircase leading from the seabed to the sea surface gradually emerged. On it, the figure of Hvin Rambis, dressed in a shirt, vest, and trousers, walked quickly, almost flashing to the surface of the sea, and walked onto the island representing Hampres's consciousness.
Compared to the deep and dark ocean of the subconscious, the island presented by the conscious mind is only a small part, and it is also the part that is easiest to invade and modify.
Near this island, there are also islands of different sizes and appearances. They are the maids waiting outside the door, the chefs in the kitchen, the coachmen cleaning the stables, and even the residents in other buildings.
Because this ocean does not belong to Hampress alone, but is the "collective subconscious ocean" shared by all living things. Through this ocean, high-sequence "audiences" can quickly enter the dreams of others, use this to travel long distances, and spread "plagues" that can infect large numbers of people.
Of course, Hewen did not do so at this time. He just asked the other party for details of the communication while searching for those memories in the island of consciousness to confirm that the other party was not lying and was not interfered with by other extraordinary abilities.
Even if it was an "operator" like him who tried to conceal the truth in this way, he would be found out through his careful investigation.
There was no concealment of key information, and no signs of hypnosis, suggestion, or memory modification... A moment later, Hvin Rambis, with a sinister expression, completely different from his gentle and elegant temperament in "reality", confirmed this.
The figure did not return to the sea of consciousness and leave the unconscious mind of Humphreys. Instead, it continued to float above the island, staring at the various thoughts that materialized into rocks, trees and beaches below.
The real Herwin smiled and asked:
"Was Christine Theresa also at the salon today? Did she approach you?"
"Yes," Hampres answered confidently. The quality of his "audience" allowed him to remember every detail. "She was introduced to me by Audrey Hall. She expressed some interest in me during the meeting, but she didn't do anything out of the ordinary. When I returned to the salon, she ran into me and offered me a glass of sparkling wine. She also asked where Audrey had been... Oh, and there were many intimate gestures between her and Audrey, including kisses on the cheek and hand-pressing... In her report, she also frankly stated that she felt a special closeness to Christine."
"An unexpected encounter? Are you sure there's no conspiracy?"
Hvin Rambis asked back with a frown.
"I'm not sure. She was holding two glasses of wine and was obviously looking for someone, most likely Audrey. She just passed the wine to me out of courtesy after meeting me first. Given that witches need blood or hair to curse others, I don't think she would do anything with the wine."
Hampres didn't dare to hide anything and spoke his true thoughts.
Even though this witch lady has extraordinary charm, he doesn't think that the other party will take the initiative to offer him a glass of wine and express affection beyond ordinary relationships when they first meet.
At most, it's just a side trip...
At the same time, Herwin, with an indifferent expression on his face, who was sitting above the island of consciousness, was checking his traces of these memories and confirmed that everything was true.
It seemed that while the "Pleasure Witch" was hunting down wealthy bachelors, she also seemed to be trying to develop some unusual friendship with Count Hall's daughter. This was consistent with their methods, well, it was consistent with Trier's style... Hvin Rambis pondered, carefully confirming Hampres's island of consciousness again, and then followed the path back into the sea of subconsciousness, concluding this "two-pronged operation."
In reality, he did not end the topic there. Instead, he took off a gold ring engraved with arc-shaped dragon scales from his hand, raised it, and infused it with some spirituality, making it emit a soft, warm golden light.
This ray of light illuminated the confused Hampres, making him feel as if his whole body was washed by holy water, and warmth continued to surge up, but other than that, he did not feel any discomfort.
"Your Excellency, Commissioner?"
He asked cautiously.
"Just checking. After all, witches are proficient in curses, and perhaps you have one of their methods."
Hvin Rambis replied, not a trace of embarrassment at his futile actions. This kind of caution was essential for his survival in this great city. Even when hypnotizing Baron Syndras, he only dared to show his presence with the permission of a member of the royal family. Beyond that, he remained hidden in all his actions, never revealing his true identity.
Putting on the ring that possessed the various abilities of the "Sun Priest" again, Herwin smiled and continued to ask:
"Have you given her new instructions?"
Hampres was a little uneasy after hearing Hwin's words, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he found that he was not cursed. He quickly replied:
"According to your previous instructions, I had Audrey cease her investigation into Christine Theresa and instead find a way to covertly uncover the details of Baron Sinderas's defection to the New Party. Of course, I also had her prioritize keeping this secret."
"Very good. Since the Pleasure Witch isn't coming for us, let's observe for a while. Perhaps she can play a key role in certain matters."
Hwin nodded, quite satisfied with his "hypnosis agent". The cooperation between the two could allow Audrey to be hypnotized and suggested at the level of a demigod, without exposing Hwin to the sight of the Church of the Evernight Goddess. Even if Hampres was caught, the hints he made in advance would make the other party forget everything, and even the divination would be difficult to find any trace.
"After I leave, forget about this conversation and don't recall it until I visit you again. If there is any emergency you need to report, you can come to my place."
He gave his final order, which he imprinted in Hampres's mind through manipulation of his subconscious. He then stood up gracefully, walked out of the room, passed by the maid who ignored him, and left.
"Yes, Commissioner..."
Hampres's farewell words were not yet finished when he stepped out of the room, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes.
Deep in his brown pupils, a flash of bright purple passed by.
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With a long sigh, Angel's slender fingers swept across the mirror, making the luxuriously decorated living room of the Hampress family disappear into the depths of the mirror. Then he took out a crudely made doll from behind the dressing mirror, which looked somewhat similar to Stephen Hampress, and threw it into the mirror space.
Treating me, who is already a demigod, as a "Pleasure Witch" is your biggest mistake... She chuckled, stretched, and stood up from the chair in front of the desk.
When Angel overheard the conversation between Stephen Hampress and Audrey in the salon, the details of this "eavesdropping operation" took shape in his mind.
She used the "Rose Necklace" to herd the soul of the "Chaos Mentor" and "bribed" him by handing him a wine glass. After this act was successful, a short-term mystical connection would be formed between the two of them, and everything that happened to Angel would be reflected in Hampres simultaneously, such as... minor injuries.
Angel subconsciously licked her lower lip. The scar there caused by her nails had long since disappeared under the repair of "Flesh and Blood Control". However, the moment Hampres drank the stimulating sparkling wine, the scar appeared on his lip at the same time, and a drop of blood flowed out.
The moment the drop of blood fell into the wine glass, it fell into Angel's hands through the "mirror world" in the mirror reflection formed by the glass. She didn't even dare to think about this kind of delicate operation when she just took the "despair" potion. Only now that she has completely mastered the magic of the mirror can she do it.
With the other party's blood, Angel could do so much. She used the cursed doll to share Hampres's vision and hearing and listened in on the "report". However, due to his own potion sequence, Hvin Rambis paid more attention to whether Hampres's memory had been modified or hinted at, and naturally ignored the possible intrusion on his body.
Of course, he also tried to use the ring to purify the curse, but it was obviously just the holy light of the "Sun Priest", which had no effect on the curse of the demigod... Angel chuckled, feeling happy that his plan had succeeded.
Coupled with Audrey's advance request for Mr. Fool's angelic blessing, our current actions appear to be flawless... Furthermore, confirming the Psychological Alchemist Society's next move gives us the initiative...
She thought happily, clasped her hands together, whispered the Fool's honorable name, and informed Justice Audrey of the success of the operation.
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At three o'clock on Monday afternoon, with flashes of crimson light, the members of the Tarot Club gathered again in the palace above the gray fog.
They were surprised to find that there were two "newcomers" this time.
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