Backlund, Queens, in the Hall family's luxurious villa.

Audrey had just tried on three evening gowns for today's selection and was sitting in a cushioned chair thinking about what accessories to match them with, which one she preferred, and what her mother's opinion would be.

At this moment, endless gray-white fog and a blurry figure standing high above it, looking down at everything, suddenly appeared in front of her eyes.

Then, she saw another figure shrouded in gray fog, praying, and heard corresponding words in her ears.

Audrey was not surprised but happy about this, because the anxiety and worry she had felt because there was no tarot party today was finally settled.

Nothing! Hmm, Mr. World really has some mental problems. He must be under a lot of pressure recently. No wonder he made an appointment before... Audrey sighed and started to think about when she would be free.

As she pondered, her eyes swept across the busy maids in the room and Susie, the big golden retriever squatting at the door.

Audrey's mouth couldn't help but curl up a little, she lowered her head, prayed secretly and responded:

"...Please tell Mr. World that I'm free recently. He can decide the time and place. Well, as long as it's not at night and not more than a few districts west of Backlund..."

At this moment, Susie, a big golden retriever who was observing the maids at work, seemed to sense an inexplicable gaze. She turned her head suspiciously and looked towards where Audrey was, but did not find anything wrong.

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Above the gray fog, in a palace that looked like a giant's residence.

Always available... a convenient time to go out... a place that won’t stray too far from a familiar area... Klein rubbed his forehead and interpreted Miss Justice’s answer.

His first reaction was that it would be best if the other party could determine the location today or tomorrow, and then he could use "Creeping Hunger" to "teleport" directly there, but he immediately thought of a problem:

That is, Dwayne Dantès was within the scope of the Night Watchers' investigation and was likely being monitored. If he rashly "traveled", it would be very easy to expose problems.

Wait a few days, or... Klein thought about it seriously and asked the materialized "world" Gehrman Sparrow to pray again:

"...Please tell Miss Justice that it will be today, above the gray fog."

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Huh? Audrey's eyes widened. She felt that the answer given by Mr. World was completely beyond her expectations.

How can she find Susie as a substitute?

Moreover, there are many details in Mr. Fool’s palace that I cannot see or sense clearly, which is a serious lack of conditions for the treatment of psychological problems... Audrey calmed down her surprise and raised her doubts from the perspective of feasibility, asking Mr. Fool to convey them to the World.

Not long after, she received another reply:

“…I will ask Mr. Fool to lift this restriction and find another way to conceal the true appearance of both parties…”

Is this still possible? Is this the special treatment for Mr. Fool's followers? Well, our continuous communication is equivalent to direct communication. It is really too much trouble for Mr. Fool, and it is almost indulgent... Audrey turned her thoughts and stopped looking for excuses:

"...Okay, tonight between 11:30 and 12:30..."

She didn't think she would be alone until the birthday party was over.

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At the same time, inside the house at 39 Böklund Street.

Hazel looked at the selected evening dress boredly, listening to her mother's repeated instructions.

She was going to accompany her father and mother to Miss Audrey Hall's birthday party tonight.

Just as Hazel's thoughts were gradually dispersing and her mind was becoming blank, she saw a gray-white mouse appear at the door, waving its paws a little anxiously.

This...Hazel patiently listened to her mother's new story, found an excuse, and went straight back to the bedroom.

When she closed and locked the door, the gray-white mouse jumped out from nowhere and came to her feet, squatting and saying in a funny way:

"I noticed something was wrong nearby!"

This mouse actually shook the air and spoke human language!

Hazel was not surprised by this, and asked in confusion:

"What's wrong?"

The gray-white mouse raised its right front paw, pointed outside the window and said:

"There are Beyonders from the Church of Evernight checking this neighborhood. The standards are quite high."

"What are they looking for?" Hazel frowned slightly.

The gray-white mouse took a deep breath and said:

"How can I know? But it must be something very serious.

"That way, they'll likely find out about your problem."

Hazel asked with some concern and confusion:

"How did they find out? Didn't they blow up the clues in the sewer? Haven't they dealt with the corresponding problems?"

The gray-white mouse didn't know what to say for a moment, and after several seconds it responded vaguely:

"Official Beyonders have many strange but useful investigation methods... Anyway, I need to deal with your dream, which is the most vulnerable part."

Hazel looked down at the mouse on the ground, frowned and relaxed her brows, and said:

"All right."

Don't look reluctant. I finally managed to gather some strength, but now it's going to be wasted! Is this neighborhood cursed? First, a witch with a strange state came, then the "thief" Black Emperor appeared, and now something inexplicably happened that made the "Nighthawk" so concerned! The gray-white mouse squeaked twice in annoyance.

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At 7:30 in the evening, Hazel accompanied her father, Congressman Macht, and her mother, Lady Liana, to Queens and entered Earl Hall's house.

Because today was a birthday party, she did not meet Miss Audrey Hall directly. She just listened quietly to the greetings and exchanges between her parents and Earl Hall, Lady Caitlin, Lord Hibbert Hall and others.

In her eyes, these distinguished nobles were essentially the same as commoners, so she did not behave particularly reservedly, and her behavior and speech were quite generous.

If her mother, Lady Liana, hadn't emphasized it over and over again, Hazel would even think that the gorgeous dance floor, the murals of great artistic value, and the elegant and outstanding statues in the villa were more worthy of respect.

After smilingly greeting everyone she knew and didn't know, Hazel finally waited until the ball began. She saw the protagonist of the night, Miss Audrey Hall, walk out of the second-floor room arm in arm with the Earl and Countess, and come to the railing facing the dance floor.

Hazel glanced at the other person and habitually skipped over her face to examine the style of her dress and the combination of accessories.

However, she could not look away. The light from the whale oil candles hanging high in the sky was dreamy and shone on Audrey, who had just turned 18. Her emerald eyes, pure and beautiful face and long hair as smooth as gold seemed to glow, and the evening dress and various accessories lost their color.

Hazel was a little dazed for a moment and could not hear what Count Hall was saying until the melodious melody sounded and Audrey Hall and her father the Count began the opening dance. Only then did she come to her senses.

She, who had always been proud, suddenly felt a little inferior, thinking that such a dazzling lady, even if she did not have supernatural powers, would not be any worse than herself.

Hazel pursed her lips and glanced left and right, and found that everyone's eyes were involuntarily attracted to her, but everyone had different feelings.

Huh…Hazel let out a breath for no apparent reason.

At the dance that night, she no longer behaved so arrogantly, but she wanted to leave here every minute, return home, and busy herself with her own affairs in order to gain more magical and powerful power.

Finally, the ball came to an end, and Hazel and her family said goodbye to the hosts and walked towards the door.

Before leaving, Hazel couldn't help but look back, and saw Miss Audrey standing on the edge of the dance floor, greeting each guest who was about to leave with a faint and beautiful smile.

She seemed to still be directly beneath the light.

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The birthday party was over, Audrey took off her jewelry, changed into her nightgown, and went into the bathroom.

Looking at the misty water and the bathrobe beside her, Audrey didn't rush into the bath. Instead, she sat beside it and prayed to Mr. Fool, indicating that she was ready.

After about ten seconds, she saw a crimson light surging out like a tide, drowning her.

Above the gray fog, Audrey appeared beside the long bronze table.

This time, she did not see Mr. Fool shrouded in gray fog. She only found an ancient "confessional" on the side. It was a large brown box half a person's height, with a door at the front and back, and a wooden board in the middle.

I thought Mr. World would ask Mr. Fool to materialize a wall, and he and I would be on either side, communicating with each other against the wall... Now, although it is essentially the same, the confessional is small and dark. He really doesn't consider the feelings of the lady at all! Well, if Mr. World considers it, I would be surprised... Audrey smiled slightly as she walked to the door of the confessional that had not yet closed, bent down and went in, and sat with her legs kneeling diagonally.

After closing the wooden door, Audrey, who was treating a patient for the first time in a real sense, suddenly felt a little excited.

She was in the dark, and because of the environment and mood, she put aside many of the rules she usually abided by. She raised the corners of her mouth slightly, bent her fingers, tapped the partition board and said:

"Hello~ Is Mr. World here?"

Klein, who was sitting cross-legged opposite, was infected by Miss Justice's cheerful tone and said with a slightly relaxed mood:

"You may begin now."

This time, he did not use the gray fog to cover himself, but transformed into the appearance of Gehrman Sparrow.

Indeed, Mr. World's mental state was not very good. He was too tense and anxious... Audrey sensed it first, and then used the "psychologist's" "comfort".

Soft, invisible waves spread out, and Klein suddenly felt like he had woken up early in the hot summer and felt the cool breeze of the morning. The heat and confusion in his heart suddenly disappeared.

Seeing that Mr. World had clearly recovered, Audrey secretly breathed a sigh of relief and asked softly:

"Have you had any nightmares lately?"