Chapter 868 The Way to Death
As night fell, the academic salon at Stephen Hampres's house came to an end, and carriages carrying guests left in various directions.
The carriage that Angel and Audrey were riding in was among them. It returned to the North District along the main road and approached the Loen Charity Student Fund on Pacefield Street. However, when passing the road in front of St. Samuel's Church, it stopped for a moment because of congestion caused by a carriage traveling in the opposite direction that broke down.
Of course, this was an "accident" that Angel had deliberately created. She used invisible silk threads to tie up the axles of the carriage, blocking the road and creating a suitable reason for her carriage to stop next to the church.
Not even the "manipulator" Hvin Rambis dared to approach the Church of Night, where a saint resided, let alone use the sea of subconsciousness that was united among all people to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two.
"So, he gave you a ridiculous order, too?"
Audrey leaned back on the soft car seat and asked in a low voice. Her eyebrows, the same color as her hair, were furrowed, and her emerald green eyes, like gemstones, showed disbelief.
"Yes, I'm afraid he had this idea in mind over a month ago, which is why he suggested that I continue to get to know more nobles in the upper class, including female nobles..." Angel replied with a chuckle, and then changed the subject. "I 'eavesdropped' on your conversation. He asked you to show your affection to the prince who was pursuing you. Was it to quickly secure your marriage partner, make you a princess, or even go further?"
"That's what he meant," Audrey said, a hint of anger inevitably appearing on her face as she spoke of her being "hypnotized." "Dad once told me to try not to get too close to any prince until I truly came of age and understood the weight of any choice I made in this matter... After I became a spectator and better understood his intentions, I realized that doing so would cause misunderstandings among the other princes and would also cause Dad's allies or enemies to misjudge the situation..."
"I don't plan on getting married so soon, let alone hastily choosing a prince and deciding the next few decades of my life... But Hvin Rambis's 'mission' this time clearly has a hidden agenda. Could it be that a prince has asked him to use such a despicable method to gain an advantage?"
As she spoke, she shook her head, denying her own guess:
"I don't think so. Hwin didn't specify which prince I should contact. His real goal might not be getting me married, but rather healing the rift between the New Party represented by Dad and the Conservatives within the royal family... No, that contradicts his previous attitude. He hopes to tie Dad to the chariot of those nobles seeking war to relieve domestic pressure, causing divisions within the New Party, creating a rift between the Goddess Church represented by Dad and Storm and Steam, and weakening the influence of the three major churches' alliance!"
Audrey, no longer as innocent as she was when she first joined the Tarot Club, quickly came to a conclusion, her expression growing increasingly gloomy.
Looking at Audrey's changing expression, Angel took her hand, patted it soothingly, and said:
"Don't worry. Hwin Rambis also asked me to inquire about Duchess Georgina Augustus's attitude towards the war. This means there are huge divisions within the royal family, and Hwin's faction doesn't have an absolute advantage. They also need to consider the influence of other nobles, the military, and the church. He doesn't dare to push you or Earl Hall too hard, lest he drive you over to the other side.
"Even if he wants to match you with a certain prince, the process will take at least half a year. You can pretend to cooperate first and see how your father reacts. I will ask Georgina for her opinions on other factions before deciding how to deal with Hvin Rambis."
Disposal...
Audrey's eyes widened slightly, and she immediately understood what Angel meant. The look of surprise on her face calmed down, and she even smiled.
This is the feeling of having the support and protection of powerful companions!
She regained her usual lively tone and said:
"Fortunately, Hvin Rambis has already told me the formula for the next sequence of potions. This makes all my efforts over the past month of deceiving him with half-truths worthwhile..."
As she spoke, she recited the potion ingredients and promotion ritual for the Dream Walker that she had learned from the other party:
"Main ingredients: The complete brain of an adult Psychic Dragon, or the heart of a Dream Catcher plus a crystal of Psychic Phantom.
"Ritual: Sign a contract with the harpy from the spirit world. Hold one of its tail feathers and consume the potion while feeling extreme joy or anger."
Based on his own experience of holding the "Promotion Ceremony" many times, Angel quickly grasped the key points of the "Dream Walker" ceremony.
"When you take the potion, you're likely to fall into a deep dream caused by the power within your Beyonder characteristics. The tail feathers of the harpy can help you maintain a certain level of lucidity, preventing you from becoming trapped and ultimately losing control... You can then pray to Mr. Fool and receive his blessing, replacing the rare creature you need to search for in the depths of the spirit world."
She looked out the window at the road that was quickly cleared as the carriage blocking the road was cleared and started moving again, and quickly recounted her thoughts on the ceremony.
"Do you have to trouble Mr. Fool with something like this? I originally wanted to ask Hwin for help with materials and rituals..."
Audrey muttered, then remembered that every time she came into contact with Hvin Rambis, she had prayed for the corresponding blessing from that being in advance, and had enjoyed "privileges" countless times. She smiled shyly.
And based on what the "Queen" had just said, Hvin Rambis would probably have a hard time living to see the day of her promotion...
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Late at night, in the master bedroom on the third floor of 160 Böklund Street.
The full-length mirror that was hung in the most conspicuous place and was always kept spotless suddenly became dim, and even the moonlight shining into the room from the window could not leave a trace.
Almost instantly, a figure in a silk nightgown with perfect waist and hip curves appeared next to the mirror. As soon as she appeared, she looked around, her eyes swept over Enuni, the personal servant standing by the door, and Raphael, the guard hiding in the shadows of the room, and finally stopped at the only big bed in the room.
There lay Dwayne Dantes, sleeping.
After confirming that the environment was safe, "Angel" with a slightly dull expression completely walked out of the mirror. At the same time, Angel, who was hiding in the mirror world, "overlapped" with her position and came to reality.
This temporary "man in the mirror" is almost identical to Angel in appearance, except that his emotions are not rich enough and his movements are a bit stiff. Moreover, through the power transmitted from the mirror by her, he can use most of the abilities belonging to the original body, and his combat power is even slightly higher than that of a Sequence 4 demigod.
Compared to hiding in the mirror and observing silently, or directly crawling out of the mirror, this "reconnaissance" method is undoubtedly safer and more effective.
At this time, Klein also climbed out of bed and looked at her with a hint of resentment at having his sweet dream disturbed. He was instantly comforted by her smile and approaching body.
"What's up?"
He knew that Angel must have important business to come here in the middle of the night, so he put away his ambiguous thoughts and asked doubtfully.
Angel sat at the head of the bed and told Klein everything that happened after meeting Hvin Rambis in the evening, including the fact that he asked her to find a way to get close to Georgina Augustus, and the "difficulties" that Audrey also encountered.
"I remember that guy hypnotized you last time, telling you to distance yourself from me and Dwayne Dantès and try to get to know more young nobles..."
After listening to Angel's narration, Klein frowned and asked back. The resentment in his heart for being involved in Baron Syndras's slander case and almost being regarded as a murderer resurfaced at this moment, and his attitude towards the culprit Hvin Rambis became more and more unhappy.
To use the words of his previous life, he had already decided on his own death... Miss Justice was searching for Sequence 5 Beyonder traits. If he offered her Sequence 4 traits, would she buy them in advance?... Strange thoughts popped up in Klein's mind, and after a moment, he asked:
"You promised?"
"I pretended to agree. After all, I was pretending to be under the influence of hypnosis and couldn't refuse..." Angel chuckled, feeling a hint of joy at Klein's sudden serious expression. "Of course, this state can't last too long. Audrey can't drag it out any longer, otherwise it will probably arouse Hwin's suspicion. Perhaps the only way is to find a way to solve the problem at its source."
"Is there another demigod watching him, such as the president of the Psychological Alchemist Society or other reviewers?" Klein asked calmly.
It seems like he's already planning how to deal with this "manipulator"... Angel muttered, shaking his head.
"Probably not, otherwise he would have likely discovered my true strength... When he entered my island of consciousness, he was completely nonchalant, as if he were dealing with a Mid-Sequence Beyonder. He didn't realize I was in disguise at all. He was far too arrogant..."
"Then we must quickly devise a plan to deal with him, ensuring that the battle is resolved without leaking any information... I suspect the Psychological Alchemy Society is likely connected to that angel... We may need Ms. Arianna's assistance in the battle."
Klein analyzed carefully, his tone slow and every word carefully considered.
That angel... couldn't it be Adam, the leader of the "Twilight Hermits" and the true leader of the "Psychological Alchemy Society"?
Angel was startled, and his hand involuntarily touched the secret holy emblem on his wrist, muttering:
"Or, can we seek the help of Mr. Fool? Would he agree to help us in such a matter that would provoke us?"
"Yes."
Klein's lips curled up as he answered confidently.
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On Sunday night, Angel took his family's more luxurious carriage to Queens and came to Duke Negan's mansion.
In the vast and luxurious garden, luxurious carriages with various coats of arms stopped briefly at the gate of the villa to let the nobles and wealthy businessmen they carried get off, and then quickly left to make room for the following vehicles. Angel got off the carriage with the help of the maid, and glanced at the guests around her, but found that she didn't recognize most of them.
They are all real nobles whom she cannot normally come into contact with.
Well, I finally recognized a few familiar faces... That's Count Wolf's wife, Galia. The last time I attended the dinner party at her house, the Countess showed off the necklace worth 20,000 pounds with an impressive attitude, but now she lowered her head like a defeated rooster... or hen. Is it because her necklace is not even a fraction of the price of other noble ladies' jewelry?
Angel complained in his heart, but he also felt a little relieved because no one recognized him.
At least he wouldn't have to face the embarrassment of the Countess, who was inferior to others in everything.
Thinking of this, she was about to walk through the door and enter the ballroom, but suddenly she found a lady in a black evening dress walking out of the door.
The latter saw Angel, raised his eyebrows slightly, and strode over.
That was her "target" tonight, Georgina Augustus!
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