Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 870 Audrey in Panic
Angel didn't know whether Georgina was angry or not, but she herself was almost amused by Audrey.

As an "audience" who can read people's expressions, and as the daughter of an earl who has received an aristocratic education since childhood, how could Audrey not know that her actions and words just now were tantamount to embarrassing the other party?
If Audrey and Georgina were two gentlemen, then the former's behavior was obviously to interfere with the latter's invitation to the lady to dance, which was very impolite in aristocratic etiquette.

Of course, there were three ladies present, and the option of "dancing together" did not exist. Audrey's words could be regarded as a ridicule, which was also the reason why Georgina left in disappointment in the end.

Could it be that because I told Audrey about Hvin Rambis' "instructions" on Friday, making her think that I was very resistant to this matter, and because I used the ability of the "Immortal" Witch to pretend too realistically tonight, Miss "Justice" took the initiative to step forward and do the righteous deed and sent Georgina away from me?

Looking at Audrey with an awkward smile, Angel sighed softly, watched Georgina disappear at the end of the corridor, and said:
"Her main purpose has been accomplished, so she shouldn't be angry. However, as a demigod who is an 'arbitrator', she can tell that you are a Beyonder and knows your approximate 'location'... She probably had good intentions in 'reminding' you just now."

Location... Audrey chewed on the word, and after a moment she asked hesitantly:

"So, the demigods in the royal family and the military can actually tell at a glance whether someone has become a Beyonder? This means that many nobles who secretly took the potion and became Beyonders should have been known to the royal family long ago, but they don't care... at least not as much as they appear to care?"

She seemed to be talking to herself, and before Angel could think or answer, she continued:
“No wonder my father’s reaction was unexpectedly calm after he found out that I had become a true Beyonder. It seems that he also knows a lot of inside information. Well, my two brothers probably know it too, but they have been keeping it secret from me…”

Looking at the girl who was slow to realize the situation because of her father and brother's overprotection, Angel chuckled and interrupted her muttering:
"Ms. Georgina's faction shares many of the same ideas as your father, Earl Hall. She probably chose to visit the Earl just now to discuss these issues, so she doesn't care about you becoming a Beyonder...Besides, your family has a very close relationship with the Church of Evernight, which can be considered an additional layer of protection. As long as you don't do anything out of line, the royal family will acquiesce in your exploration of the Beyonder path."

Angel chose a more neutral word and ended the topic.

She actually had some guesses that the nobles of the Kingdom of Loen were not as ignorant of supernatural powers as they appeared to be. Many of them had tried potions from certain sources and became less dangerous Sequence 9 Beyonders, or they had attached themselves to ancient families and the three major churches and came into contact with true supernatural powers.

The royal family ostensibly opposed this behavior, but in reality turned a blind eye to it, and only required the "purity" of those in certain key positions. For example, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Lord Agushid Negan, was an ordinary person, while his brother, Duke Pallas Negan, who died in the assassination of the Apostle of Desire, was a truly extraordinary person.

Of course, this information was originally shared by Audrey the Justice at the Tarot Club. She also quickly realized this, so she quickly got rid of her confused mood, smiled again, and said to Angel:

"So, Christine, what are your plans next? Are you going to go to the restaurant in the back to enjoy the dessert made by the Duke's chef, or are you waiting here for a man to invite you?"

I'm afraid that after Georgina's assertion of sovereignty just now, no one here will dare to invite me to dance...

Angel looked around and found that although most of the men resting in the corridor on the second floor glanced at him from time to time with some desire in their eyes, no one had the idea of ​​coming up to give it a try.

Some of them should have recognized my identity and thought of my relationship with Dwayne Dantès. I wonder if some strange rumors will reach Klein's ears in the next few days... She complained in her heart and had completely lost interest in tonight's dance.

"I'll rest here for a while and go to the restaurant after Ms. Georgina leaves, so as to avoid the embarrassment of meeting again."

She said to Audrey.

Of course, this reason was not sufficient. In fact, after what happened just now and after thinking about it, Angel had noticed that there were many potential extraordinary people hidden among the "ordinary people" attending the ball. Before this, she had always thought that the number of extraordinary people among the nobles was quite rare.

For example, in the corridor opposite, surrounded by several ladies, a middle-aged man was talking eloquently. His eloquence and the movements that matched his tone just right reminded Angel of some characteristics of the "lawyer" path; a lady standing alone against the wall with a champagne in a corner of the dance floor rejected several consecutive invites with an indifferent look and a detached posture, like a high-handed audience appreciating other people's performances. This was probably the state of Miss "Justice" when she just took the potion; when the waiter next to him accidentally knocked over the round plate holding the wine glasses, a young man caught two glasses of champagne with his hands and feet flexibly, without a drop of wine spilling, which attracted exaggerated praise from the ladies around him. Unless he had been practicing acrobatics since birth, he must have accepted the transformation of his body by the potion...

Watching these people's behavior, the corners of Angel's mouth gradually curled up, as if he was enjoying a drama.

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After leaving the noisy ballroom, Audrey found an empty lounge in the corridor leading to the restaurant. She sent away her personal maid and sat on the sofa alone to relieve her fatigue.

She had finished the opening dance long before the arrival of the "Queen". She also accepted the invitation of a prince who was attending the ball at Hvin Rambis's "instructions" and danced three dances in a row. Afterwards, she followed her father, Earl Hall, to meet many important people in the restaurant, and only then did she have some time to rest.

And I also met Miss Queen who was "hostage" by Georgina Augustus. Although I knew that with her sequence, that lamb-like expression was probably fake, I still couldn't help but get closer to her... Audrey thought shyly.

It's a pity that I didn't bring Susie with me tonight, otherwise I could have a chat with it now... Well, I'd better go to my father's place, lest he thinks that I was kidnapped by some prince...

Audrey squinted her eyes and rested for a while, then stood up from the sofa, tidied her appearance in front of the dressing mirror, fiddled with the dark blue "lucky hairpin" on her head and the "star ring forehead ornament" that she used as a necklace, and showed her perfect smile again.

Then, she came to the door and was about to push it open to leave, when she suddenly felt a powerful force coming, as if someone pushed her, and her body fell backwards.

What happened? Was it the “unlucky hairpin” that made me slip again?
Audrey's first reaction was that the magical item that had not been used for many days had dealt her a fatal blow again, but after she managed to stand firm, she found a strange figure in the lounge that was originally empty. The man standing by the door, who seemed to be preparing to go out together, was wearing a black suit and a top hat, and seemed to be a guest at the ball, but before she bumped into him, Audrey had not noticed the existence of such a man in the room, as if...

It was as if he had always been protected by "psychological invisibility", making people involuntarily ignore his existence.

He is a "spectator", or he has a corresponding magical item!
This thought immediately flashed through Audrey's mind, and at the same time she realized that she "happened" to bump into the other person, which led to the strong interaction that eliminated the effect of psychological invisibility. This coincidence was due to the luck accumulated by the "lucky hairpin" for many days.

I wrongly blamed you, my good hairpin...

She adjusted her mindset instantly, without revealing any flaws on her face. Instead, she pretended to be panicked and took two steps back, with her arms bent over her chest, her eyes revealing undisguised vigilance:
"Who are you? I didn't see you in the room just now!"

The man's expression was slightly relieved by the innocent noble girl's behavior. He took off his hat and put it on his chest to salute, saying with an apologetic tone:

"I'm sorry, beautiful lady. I thought there was no one in this lounge, so I planned to come in and take a rest."

What a ridiculous explanation! The door was not opened at all, and you have been in the room the whole time... Audrey frowned slightly, and was considering whether to expose the other party's lie or just let him go with this explanation, when she felt her thoughts become dazed for a moment.

Wait, was the door really not open just now? Maybe the man was not lying and I remembered it wrong...

Such a thought appeared in Audrey's mind uncontrollably and quickly filled her mind, eliminating her doubts and vigilance, convincing herself, and making her completely relaxed.

"As a respectable gentleman, you should remember to knock first next time."

She pointed out the other person's shortcomings in etiquette with a smile on her face.

"I'll keep that in mind."

The man also smiled, gave up his position at the door, bent down slightly, pushed the door open, and made a "please" gesture.

Wait, open the door...then how did he bump into me just now?

Audrey's spirit sent out a hint of alarm, which was quickly captured by the "hypnotist's" instinct and amplified into a doubt that she could not ignore.

Did he use psychological suggestion on me just now? No, this needs words as a prelude... Is it "combat hypnosis" that can quickly modify the target's consciousness?
The moment she realized this, Audrey came to her senses completely. Her misguided mind returned to normal and she realized why she was easily deceived by the other party.

This caused an inevitable pause in her movement to leave the room.

The "audience" man turned his head in confusion, and his eyes met Audrey's. He frowned, and his eyes instantly became sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath.

Oh no, he found out that I was out of hypnosis... Audrey's expression froze and her mind went blank for a moment.

In the eighteen years of her life before this, she had never really faced the "enemy" face to face, or engaged in a "battle" where her actions were faster than her thoughts. Even when she faced the demigod Hvin Rambis face to face, she had made corresponding preparations in advance, and only faced the danger calmly after having a plan and emergency plan.

But this time, the unexpected presence of the Extraordinary "audience" and the fact that they were alone with each other made Audrey feel panicked for the first time, not knowing what to do.

He seemed ready to attack. Should I play dumb or continue the performance? Was he a member of the Psychological Alchemist Society, or a Beyonder who sneaked into the party? The ballroom was too noisy. Would anyone hear me if I called for help?

Her body became increasingly stiff, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but in the end, they stopped at a very impressive picture.

That was the figure of "Miss Irene" who, when faced with the Aurora Society's messenger disguised as Islant, did not hesitate to draw her weapon and let herself leave first.

Yes, at times like this we should... take the initiative!
Without hesitation, Audrey's green eyes turned golden, and two flashes of light like lightning flashed in her vertical pupils.

(End of this chapter)