Secret: The years I served as a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 378: Urgency

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What... Audrey's eyes widened slightly, but perhaps because she had been mentally prepared when her father was about to run away, she unexpectedly found that she was actually much calmer than she thought.

So she clutched her skirt tightly, made a panicked expression that befitted a simple noble lady, and looked at her father in disbelief:

"Dad, Hibbert is going to Intis alone? To inherit the noble title there?"

"Dad, so Mom and I will never see Hibbert again?"

Count Hall nodded silently, and the Countess wiped her tears gently.

Audrey opened her mouth, but no words came out.

If Alfred was still alive, he would be the one going to Intis. The departure of the second son of a great noble would not damage the reputation of Earl Hall and the Hall family, and it would be the most effective way to hedge one's bets... Audrey gritted her teeth silently, but now it was Hibbert who left. The earl's eldest son was leaving, and this matter would definitely cause an uproar in the social circle... Besides, Hibbert usually had a lot of social contacts and a nominal position. Although there must be many noble families who did this, it would definitely attract other people's attention at this time...

But Intis was a country with a bad reputation. Audrey felt that even if she became a Sequence 5, she would not feel safe there alone.

Is this the best way to distribute them? If he wants to save the family's reputation and the dignity of the nobility, Earl Hall should send his youngest daughter over and leave his eldest son here. He is now an adult and has reached social maturity, so he can get engaged and use this as a legitimate reason to go to another country. After getting married, noble women can basically cut off ties with their families. When the Soran family fell, the promoters of the republic were not crazy enough to take action against the women who had married to other countries and other families...

Although Audrey was qualified to marry a prince in Loen, this might not be the case in Intis.

Because the distant relatives of Count Hall's family, the Montemar family, are marquises, Audrey, as a noble who has taken refuge with them, will definitely not be able to get engaged to the eldest son, and she might even have difficulty entering the family. If that happens, it would be a great loss for her.

Earl Hall's expression had calmed down, and he said softly:
"Yes, the relatives of the Montemar family lost some vassals in the war and gained extra territory. They are willing to 'sell' a title to us. As long as it costs 300,000 pounds, we can get a hereditary baron position. If it is doubled, it will be a viscount..."

Hibbert, who had been sitting silently beside his mother, could not help but speak: "Father, you don't need to pay so much. I just want a baronial title. Please believe me, I will do my best to maintain the dignity and pride of the Hall family in a foreign country!"

Audrey looked at her eldest brother twice more. Hibbert's expression and face looked very bad, as if he had not slept well for a few days. She sighed quietly, staring at her crossed fingertips, and began to think about whether to tell Mr. Fool about this matter in her family. She really wanted to talk now, but she couldn't tell this to her tutor, nor to her friends. It was meaningless to talk to Susie, not to mention other people in the Psychological Alchemy Society... Audrey thought about all the people she could talk to, and finally lost the desire to talk.

"No need to say more, my child."

Earl Hall shook his head and said soothingly, "In fact, they are more interested in our family's shares. It's acceptable for them to give you a viscount title. It's just that the fiefdom may be relatively remote, but it will also make it easier for you to develop your life quietly."

"After all, we are just looking for a way out. We are not asking you to achieve great things in Intis."

"But, father..."

"That's it." Earl Hall held Audrey's hand and gently comforted his daughter who seemed to be having a hard time accepting reality. "Don't be afraid, Audrey. Mom and Dad will always be by your side. No matter what happens, we will protect you."

Audrey nodded slowly, saying nothing, and leaned against her father's side.

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Audrey returned to the bathroom and skillfully used her essential oils and jewelry to begin the ceremony. When ripples appeared on the mirror, she suddenly felt her desire to talk, which had almost completely disappeared, return. However, it was as if something was blocking her throat and she could not say anything.

A figure slowly emerged in the mirror. Audrey was about to say hello, but she found that the person who appeared in the mirror this time was a completely stranger. This time, it was a middle-aged man who looked old, with scars all over his body. He was wearing a simple linen robe like an ascetic monk, and looked at her calmly.

Audrey was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and saluted: "Hello!"

"Hello."

The figure in the mirror looked at her and answered calmly, "The angel of temperance was busy and couldn't answer your prayers. I heard Him mention you. I won't do anything bad to you. What's your problem?"

"I, I want to ask Him for a suggestion."

Being able to accept the prayers of the Angel of Temperance, this person must also be an angel, perhaps even higher... Audrey, who was instinctively wary of the Rose School, felt embarrassed in front of the unfamiliar angel. For a moment, she didn't know whether to sit down or continue standing. In order to show respect, she chose to continue standing, slowly calmed down, and then carefully considered her words and spoke:
"Your Majesty, I have encountered some problems and would like to seek advice from Him..."

She quickly found a reason. Actually, she just wanted to talk and ask some questions.

"My country was at war with another country. Before that, my country was in a weak position. The border was covered with blood and even the capital was bombed by the enemy's airships. So my father wanted to protect himself and took us to another country for refuge."

The angel in the mirror listened quietly, and this attitude made Audrey feel more at ease.

"Unfortunately, that country was also attacked later, and my country won a certain victory in the war, forcing the enemy's army back beyond the border. The people of my country were very happy, but I didn't feel any joy."

Audrey's eyes fell on a bottle of essential oil on the bathroom dressing table. She bit her lip and said:
"I... I found that I couldn't accept my father's idea of ​​leaving the country to seek refuge, not to mention that I would lose my foundation. But I also know that he is doing this for our own good. I thought my father should stay, but now he thinks that we should bet on many sides and want to send my brother to another country, so that no matter which country loses in the end, our family can continue."

"Ah."

The angel in the mirror still showed no reaction to Audrey's confession: "So what kind of advice do you want?"

"Dad made the decision for the sake of our family's life and future life. I don't think I have the right to blame him."

Audrey thought about it and clenched her hands:

"Letting my brother go to Intis alone to inherit the title is also the best way to preserve our family's power... I am a psychiatrist and a former mind reader. I can read the disappointment and helplessness in my heart. I can continue to stay in Loen, live a stable life, and continue to participate in the operation of my foundation. This seems to be a good thing, but I, I..."

The Bound God looked at her, and the Mind Reader lowered her head. She hesitated for a long time before finally speaking as if she had made up her mind:
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. This is too difficult to say. My life is already so wonderful, but I still don't seem to be satisfied with it. I also don't seem to be satisfied with getting engaged in the future just to seek benefits and avoid harm. I think... I still have a lot of things I want to do. I want to expand my charity organization, go to the sea, and go to more places... I don't want to continue like this. I'm too greedy. Sorry."

"Maybe this isn't your fault."

Tolzner said, "It may be because you have established a mystical connection with us, and some of your thoughts have been amplified. You should know that the 'Prisoner' path will amplify one's own desires due to the curse. Your sequence is too low, so it is normal for you to be affected by Richard."

Audrey was slightly stunned. She had not expected this answer: "... Thank you." Thinking carefully, it was a long time ago that she had been eager to go on an adventure at sea because of Mr. "The Hanged Man". At that time, she did expect to go on the sea to play after becoming stronger one day, and even become a famous adventurer. But Mr. "World"'s experience also proved that the sea was extremely dangerous. It was a chaotic country full of blood and violence. A mid-sequence there might die because of accidentally angering a hidden demigod. Such danger effectively dispelled the beautiful fantasy in Audrey's mind.

She had always thought that now that she had become stronger and more mature, she would no longer have those unrealistic fantasies like before. However, perhaps because she had been too depressed recently, those little thoughts popped up again.

“I always feel like I’m still unsatisfied, but what right do I have to be unsatisfied?”

Audrey sighed softly in front of the mirror: "I was not born in the southern continent, so I don't have to worry about being bought by His Majesty the King as a slave. I was not born in the slums, so I don't have to worry about food and health. I was born in a noble family, and I have everything... Even if my father sends me to marry another noble, that is what I should do, because I am the daughter of the Earl's family. I enjoy this status and I should bear such responsibilities."

Yes, these are what she should do.

Just as the Angel of Temperance had said to her, they had too many resources. For Audrey, saying things like "I can't decide my origins" was just an excuse and an escape. Audrey Hall had to accept the fate of the future given by her family.

The price is Audrey's own dream, the future she desires, and everything she wants.

"Welcome to the Southern Continent."

"We also welcome psychologists to come for consultation," Tolzner said.

The conversation didn't last long, and Audrey realized after it was over that she seemed to have only confided something unilaterally, and didn't get any advice. She smiled bitterly, pretended to have finished a bath, changed her clothes and left the bathroom.

Anne, the personal maid, was waiting outside the bathroom. The weather had turned cooler in mid-September. When she saw the young lady coming out in her home clothes, she immediately stepped forward and put a soft robe on Audrey.

"Miss, you don't have any other plans this afternoon. Do you want to take a nap or prepare afternoon tea?" Anne asked.

Audrey thought for a moment and asked:
"I'm going to take a nap. Is Teacher Eslant free this afternoon? I want to chat with her."

The Hall family was very busy during this period. A servant died and new ones needed to be hired to replace him. There were also many matters concerning the fiefdom, as well as the joint-stock company and other matters that were affected by the War of Gods. There are still large areas of ruins in Queens, and people of noble status can only temporarily live in their own fiefdoms or luxury hotels. Earl Hall was also very busy, and only today did he have time to talk to them.

Under such circumstances, Audrey certainly would not trouble her family with her own affairs. Naturally, she turned down some social activities and stayed at home without going out - fortunately, no one was in the mood to socialize at the moment.

Anne's expression changed, and Audrey immediately read her nervousness and hesitation. She smiled and asked softly:
"What's wrong? Annie, are you tired?"

"No, no, miss." Anne hesitated and said, "Ms. Eslant... unfortunately died."

Audrey was stunned for a moment, not hiding her sadness and shock at all. "Oh my God, this is simply...Annie, I just found out about this. Please help me prepare a gift and present it to Ms. Eslant's family in my name."

"Okay," said Annie.

All the way back to the bedroom, Audrey remained in a sad and depressed mood, nine points of which were true, and only one point was Audrey's nervousness caused by her guessing about the deeper meaning of the incident. She lay down on the soft big bed, Anne closed the curtains and retreated out of the bedroom, Susie ran over, put her front paws and head on the bed, and tilted her head to look at Audrey who was still a little sad.

"What's wrong with you, Audrey?" Susie shook her ears. "You look sad."

Audrey turned over and moved to Susie's side: "Susie, do you still remember Teacher Eslant? She...she was killed."

"Killed?" Susie was also a little stunned, her tail no longer wagging. "The teacher of the Psychological Alchemy Society... I really like her stories and mystical knowledge. Does that mean we will never see her again? "

After hearing what Susie said, Audrey suddenly felt her nose sore. She tried hard to suppress her emotions and nodded: "Yes."

Susie was visibly disappointed.

Audrey thought for a moment and then expressed her guess: "Susie, the Psychological Alchemy Society seems to be in chaos right now. When I wanted to obtain the low-sequence formula, they took a long time to test my loyalty to the organization. I had to secretly find out the name of the Sequence 6 potion, but now they are willing to tell me the formula of the Sequence 5 potion directly... I heard from Hvin Rambis that it's called 'Dream Walker'."

Audrey felt a little nauseous when she heard the name.

But now the other party not only showed goodwill to her, but also stopped hypnotizing her to inquire about the information of the nobles, so she endured it.

"Dream Walker? Does that mean we can enter other people's dreams?" Susie's tail tip gently swept the ground. "Well, do you think they told you the formula in order to get something from you, Audrey?"

"I was a little unsure at first, but now I feel that... Ms. Eslant's death might not be as simple as a disaster."

Audrey made a guess: "The Psychological Alchemy Society must have encountered a major change, so that this part of Backlund's people have lost control to varying degrees... This loss of control means that they have other ideas. For example, Hvin Rambis gave up the idea of ​​getting information through me and started to win me over because he thought I still trusted and liked him because of hypnosis..."

"I think I understand a little bit." Susie looked at her curiously, "He wants to pull you into his camp?"

As she spoke, she felt a little nauseous, but after a short silence, Audrey still insisted on analyzing with Susie:
"This should be."

"The Psychological Alchemy Society seems to be in internal chaos right now. I was really lucky to be able to take advantage of the chaos to get the Sequence 5 formula. But if I accept Hvin Rambis's gift, it means that I will join him, at least on the surface. He probably just wants to use the status and power of the Hall family, and me, to be his pawn. I can be sure of this."

"Besides, I have been hypnotized by him. I will definitely accept this gift."

"Susie, my idea is that I will continue to pretend to be hypnotized, obtain the formula first, and become Sequence 5. Then I will help you become Sequence 5 as well, and then observe what Hvin Rambis wants to do. If he wants to harm my family and others, I will stop him."

TBC
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Why do I feel like everyone seems to think that building a church is a simple matter... Consider the fact that it is being "done secretly" and the cultural level of the colonies. Klein sounded very serious but was actually just making empty promises to buy time so that they could do it as seriously and perfectly as possible. Without the help of the professionals in the City of Silver, I think it would be a success if the rebels could come up with an outline of the holy code within this year.

There was another quarrel at home, a little late. Annoying.

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(End of this chapter)