1046 A "Test" (1/2)
That gentle voice seemed to resonate with the thoughts deep in Audrey's heart. She only felt a little resistant to it before feeling as though it came from her heart, and that it was her truest thoughts.
Hvin Rambis looked at her emerald-green eyes and said unhurriedly, ”Secondly, in the upcoming banquets and balls, don't be as opposed as before to the few princes who take the initiative to show their fondness. Also, praise them a few times in front of Earl Hall and his wife.
”Remember all of the above, this is the reflection of your subconscious. Then, forget that I once said these things to you. Forget that this behavior is different from your usual behavior. Don't try to seek blessings, and stay away from key spots in the Church of Evernight's Mass...”
With that said, Hvin Rambis retracted his gaze from Audrey's eyes. He turned to cue Annie and the rest, preventing them from being surprised by their mistress's subsequent odd behavior.
After dealing with all these things, he disappeared from the carriage without causing a stir.
Ring!
Another bike passed by the window as Audrey's slightly anxious eyes recovered their luster.
She looked at the people on the street coming and going when she suddenly let out a soft exclamation.
Then, embarrassed, she turned her head to say to Annie and the rest, ”I forgot something. I have to visit Glaint first.”
At this moment, the carriage hadn't left Empress Borough and wasn't too far from Viscount Glaint's residence. The servants like Annie didn't find it strange or become put in a difficult position. They quickly instructed the coachman to turn into another street.
This continued until twenty minutes to ten in the morning. Audrey finally arrived at Phelps Street. She walked into the second floor of the Loen Charity Bursary Foundation and entered her director's office.
Looking at Annie and the others either organizing documents or using the spring water they brought alone to prepare black tea, Audrey brought Susie along to the lounge that was attached to her office. It was as though she wanted to check on her face to determine if she needed her lady's maid to help touch up her makeup.
During this process, Audrey glanced at the keyhole and asked Susie in a relaxed manner, ”Was there anything abnormal with my behavior today?”
This was a habit that she had only gotten in the past few days. It had only started from the moment Hvin Rambis disappeared!
She knew that Mr. Fool's angelic blessing wasn't permanent. It could only be sustained for some time, and she wasn't able to determine when Hvin Rambis would visit her. When that happens, she wouldn't have the time to pray to Mr. Fool and do the corresponding preparations. Therefore, from her understanding and cautious attitude towards psychology and mysticism, she not only checked her behavior three times a day for any abnormalities or for any excessive coincidences, but she also instructed Susie to take note of her condition and be her mirror.
This was a precautionary measure of being hypnotized by Hvin Rambis and cued without realizing it!
Susie sat by the side and thought seriously before saying, ”Yes.”
Audrey's smiling expression stiffened. She quickly looked at Susie and waited for her explanation.
Susie wriggled her nose and looked around before continuing, ”You didn't plan on paying a visit to Viscount Glaint when you left the house, but you changed your schedule halfway.
”You'll inform me of the general schedule ahead of time over the past few days. Also, you said that you would discuss it with me if you decide to suddenly change or add to the schedule.”
Upon hearing Susie's reply, Audrey's expression turned grave.
She still didn't feel that there was anything unusual about this matter, but this situation was extremely abnormal!
This made her almost certain.
Hvin Rambis had been here before, right after she left her house and before she headed for Glaint's residence!
The other party had already cued and hypnotized her and removed all traces!
However, he didn't ”exhort” a dog, making ”it” feel like everything that it saw was normal... Audrey subconsciously wanted Susie to leave so that she could pray to Mr. Fool, but she was hesitant.
Would my current behavior be monitored by Hvin Rambis? Will he be sitting somewhere in this room and quietly be watching me... No, if that were to happen, he would've discovered a problem when I asked Susie. Praying wouldn't make the outcome any worse... Even if he's here, Mr. Fool would also discover it. I can promise a future sacrifice and pray that ”He” directly send divine punishment... However, why don't I wish to pray and ask for help... Audrey stood there, all kinds of feelings running through her as she instinctively wanted to escape.
This made her realize the contradiction, and she realized that there was a bit of resistance in her heart.
From the perspective of psychology and mysticism, she had a vague guess. She quickly put aside the idea of seeking help, allowing herself to be in her usual state of praying to the Goddess without the desire of getting a response.
This greatly reduced the conflict in her heart.
Audrey instantly became confident. She gestured for Susie to leave first, then she looked into the mirror and began softly hypnotizing herself.
“You're not asking for help. You’re only doing your usual prayers…
”You're not asking for help. You’re only doing your usual prayers...”
After repeating it over and over again, the vortex deep in the light greenness of Audrey's eyes that could suck a person's soul slowly dissipated, and her eyes returned to normal.
She then raised both her hands and placed them between her mouth and her nose. Then, she chanted in ancient Hermes, ”The Fool that doesn't belong to this era…I mighfve met Hvin Rambis...”