Secret: Those years when I was a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

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What... Audrey's eyes widened slightly, but it was probably because she had been mentally prepared when her father was preparing to escape. At this moment, she unexpectedly discovered that she was actually much calmer than she thought.

So she tightened her grip on her skirt, made a frightened expression befitting a simple aristocratic lady, and looked at her father in disbelief:

"Dad, Hibbert wants to go to Intis alone? To inherit the noble title there?"

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

Earl Hall nodded silently, and the countess wiped her tears gently.

Audrey opened her mouth, but no more words came out.

If Alfred was still there, he would be the one to go to Intis. Leaving the second son of a big nobleman would not damage the reputation of Earl Hall and the Hall family, and it would also be the most effective hedging of the bets... Ao Dai Li gritted her teeth silently, but it was Hibbert who was leaving now. The eldest son of the earl was leaving. This matter would definitely cause an uproar in the social world... Besides, Hibbert also had many social contacts and had a nominal position. Although There must be many noble families who do this, but in this period, it will definitely attract the attention of others...

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

Is this the best allocation method? If in order to preserve the face of the family and the dignity of the nobles, Earl Hall should send his youngest daughter there and leave his eldest son here. He happens to be an adult and a social adult, and can be engaged, and use this as a valid reason to go to other countries. After getting married, aristocratic women can basically be completely separated from their families. When the Sauron family fell, the promoters of the republic were not crazy enough to take action against the female family members who had married away to other countries and other families...

Although Audrey is enough to marry a prince in Loen, this may not be the case in Intis.

Because the distant relatives found by Earl Hall's family, the Montemar family, are marquises, Audrey, as a noble who has taken refuge, will definitely not be able to get engaged to her eldest son, and may not even be able to enter the family. If that is the case, it will be a big loss.

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 excess territory. They are willing to 'sell' a title to us. For only three hundred thousand pounds, they can get a hereditary baron position. If doubled, he would be a viscount..."

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

Audrey glanced at her elder brother twice. Hibbert's expression and face were very ugly. It seemed that he had not slept well for a few days. She sighed quietly, stared at her intertwined fingertips, and began to think. Should you tell Mr. Fool about this incident in your home? She really wanted to talk now, but she couldn't say this to her tutor, or her friends, and it was pointless to talk to Susie, let alone the other people in the Psychological Alchemy Society... Audrey thought for a moment He circled all the people he could talk to, and finally lost the desire to talk.

"No need to say more, my boy."

Earl Hall shook his head and said soothingly: "Actually, they are more interested in our family's shares. It is acceptable to get a viscount title for you. It's just that the fiefdom may be relatively remote, but this is also convenient. You develop life quietly.”

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

"But, father..."

"That's it." Earl Hall took Audrey's hand and softly comforted his daughter, who seemed to have difficulty accepting the reality. "Don't be afraid, Audrey, mom and dad will always be by your side. No matter what happens, we will always be there for you." They will protect you."

Audrey nodded slowly, said 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 start the ritual. When water ripples appeared on the mirror, she suddenly felt that her desire to talk, which had almost disappeared, was back, but it seemed as if something was blocking her throat. , she couldn't say anything.

A figure slowly appeared in the mirror. Audrey was about to say hello, but she found that this time it was a complete stranger who appeared in the mirror. What appeared this time was an old-looking middle-aged man, covered in scars, wearing a simple linen robe like a monk, looking 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 replied calmly: "The Angel of Temperance cannot respond to something. Your prayers come to me. I heard Him mention you. I will not do anything bad to you. What's the matter with you?"

"I-I want to ask Him for a piece of advice."

Being able to accept the prayers of the Temperance Angel, this must also be an angel, maybe even higher... Audrey, who was instinctively wary of the Rose School, felt embarrassed when facing an unfamiliar angel, and 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 spoke carefully:

"Your Highness, I have encountered some things and want to ask Him... for advice."

She quickly found a reason. In fact, I just wanted to talk and ask some things.

"There was a war between my motherland and another country. Before that, my motherland was in a weak position. The border was full of blood, and even the capital was bombed by enemy airships. Therefore, my father wanted to protect himself wisely and brought We seek refuge in another country."

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

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

Audrey's eyes fell on a bottle of essential oil on the bathroom vanity, she bit her lip lightly and said:

"I...I found that I actually couldn't accept the idea of ​​my father wanting to leave the country for asylum, not to mention that I would lose my foundation. But I also knew that he was doing it for our own good. I thought my father should continue to stay. came down, but now he feels that he should make more bets and wants to send my brother to other countries, so that no matter which country loses in the end, our family can continue."

"Um."

The angel in the mirror still didn't show anything when he confided to Audrey: "Then what kind of advice do you want to get?"

"Dad made a decision for our family's life and future life. I feel that I am not qualified to blame him."

Audrey thought and clenched her hand:

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

The Bound God looked at her, and the mind reader lowered her head. She hesitated for a long time, and then finally said as if she had made up her mind:

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, this is too unspeakable. My life is already so wonderful, but I still don't seem to be satisfied with it. I don't seem to be satisfied with getting engaged in order to seek benefits and avoid disadvantages in the future. I think... I still have something to say. There are so many things I want to do, want to expand my charity, want to go to sea, want to go to more places... I don’t want to just continue like this, I’m just too greedy, I’m sorry.”

"Maybe it's not your fault."

Torzner said: "Maybe because you have established a occult connection with us, some of the thoughts in your heart have been amplified. You should know that the 'prisoner' path will amplify its own desires due to the curse. Your sequence is too Low, it’s normal to be affected by Richard.”

Audrey was slightly stunned, but she had never thought of this answer: "...Thank you."

Thinking about it carefully, it was a long time ago that I longed to go on a sea adventure because of the experience of Mr. "The Hanged Man". At that time, I really expected to be able to go to the sea one day after becoming stronger, and even become a minor celebrity. Famous adventurer. But the experience of Mr. "World" also proves that the sea is extremely dangerous. It is a chaotic country full of blood and violence. There is also the possibility that the mid-sequence may die because of accidentally offending a hidden demigod. This danger has effectively been eliminated. A beautiful fantasy in Audrey's mind.

She had always thought that now that she had become stronger and grown up, she would no longer have the same unrealistic and beautiful fantasies as before, but maybe it was because she had been depressed recently, and those little thoughts popped up again. Get ahead.

"I always feel that I am still dissatisfied, but what right do I have to be dissatisfied?"

Audrey sighed softly in front of the mirror: "I was not born in the Southern Continent. I don't have to worry about being bought as a slave by His Majesty the King. I was not born in a slum. I don't have to worry about food and health. I was born in a noble family. I have everything... ...Even if my father sends me to marry other nobles, that is what I should do, because I am the daughter of an earl, and after enjoying such a status, I should bear such responsibilities."

Yes, these are things she should do.

As the Temperance Angel once told her, they enjoyed too many resources. For Audrey, saying words like "I can't decide my origin" now is just prevarication and evasion. Audrey Hall must accept the future destiny 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 consultations with psychiatrists," Tolzner said.

The conversation ended not long after, and after it was over, Audrey remembered that she seemed to have just confided something unilaterally, without getting any advice. She smiled bitterly, pretended to have finished taking a bath, changed her clothes and left the bathroom.

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

"Miss, you have no other plans this afternoon. Are you going to take a nap or prepare afternoon tea?" Anne asked.

Audrey thought for a while and asked:

"I'm going to take a lunch break. Is Teacher Esilante free this afternoon? I want to chat with her."

During this time, the Hall family was very busy. Servants died and new people needed to be hired. There were also many matters concerning the fiefdom, as well as joint-stock companies and other matters that were affected in the God War. Knowing that there are now all the people in Queens There are also large areas of ruins, and noble people can only temporarily stay in their own fiefdoms or luxury hotels. Earl Hall is also very busy and has never had time to talk to them until today.

In this case, of course Audrey would not trouble her family with her own affairs. Naturally, I have put off some social activities and stayed at home without going out. Fortunately, no one is in the mood to socialize now.

Anne's expression changed, and Audrey immediately read the other party's nervousness and hesitation, put on a smile, and asked softly:

"What's wrong? Annie, are you tired?"

"No, no, miss." Anne said hesitantly, "Ms. Islant... 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 matter. Please help me prepare a gift and give it to Annie in my capacity." Ms. Slant’s family.”

"Okay." Annie said.

All the way back to the bedroom, Audrey remained in a sad and depressed mood. Nine percent of this was real, and only one percent was the tension caused by Audrey's speculation about the deeper meaning of this matter. 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, tilted her head and looked 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 remember Teacher Esilante? She...she was killed."

"In distress?" Susie was also a little dazed, her tail no longer wagging, "Teacher of the Psychological Alchemy Club... I like the stories and occult knowledge she tells very much, which means that we will never see her again in the future. ,Yeah?"

When Susie said this, Audrey suddenly felt a sore nose. She tried her best to suppress her feelings and nodded: "Yes."

Susie was visibly disappointed.

Then, Audrey thought for a while and expressed her guess: "Susie, the Psychological Alchemy Society seems to be in chaos now. When I want to obtain a low-sequence formula, they will spend a long time examining my loyalty to the organization. I secretly found out the name of the Sequence 6 potion, but now they are actually willing to directly tell me the formula of the Sequence 5 potion... I heard Hvin Rambis say it's called 'Dream Walker'."

Audrey still felt a little nauseous when she mentioned this name.

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

"Dream Walker? In other words, can we enter other people's dreams?" Susie's tail tip gently swept on the ground, "Well, do you think they told you the formula to get something from you? What, Audrey?”

"I was a little unsure at first, but now I feel that...Ms. Islant's death may not be as simple as an accident."

Audrey made a guess: "There must have been a big change in the Psychological Alchemy Society, so that some 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 ​​trying to find out information through me, and instead started to win over me, because he thought I still had trust and affection for him because of hypnosis..."

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

As she talked, she felt a little nauseous, but after being silent for a while, Audrey insisted on analyzing with Susie:

"This should be."

"The Psychological Alchemy Society seems to be in chaos right now. I am really lucky to be able to take advantage of the chaos to get the Sequence 5 formula. But if I accept the gift from Hvin Rambis, it means that I will join him, at least on the surface. By joining him, he probably just wants to take advantage of the status and power of the Hall family, as well as me, to serve as his spearman, which I can completely confirm."

"Besides, I was hypnotized by him, and I will definitely accept this gift."

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

TBC

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Why does it feel like everyone thinks building a church is a very simple matter... Consider it "secretly" and the cultural level of the colony. Klein said it very seriously. In fact, it is just a pie to buy time and let them do it. Maybe if we do it seriously and perfectly, without the help of the professionals from Silver City, I think it will be considered a success if the rebels can outline the outline of the holy book within this year.

There was another quarrel at home, and it was a little late. bother.