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

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Mr. "Moon" just passed by me?

No, I have left the Tarot Club and cannot address people by their Tarot card code names anymore.

Audrey silently repeated the other person's name in her mind: "Mr. Emlyn White is on the side of the Feynapotters? Or, his attitude is neutral... Moon... Mr. White is not a very scheming person who would keep things in his heart, so he only asked about the 'Moon' in the last Tarot meeting and did not talk about such issues at all, which means that everything was normal here half a month ago."

In the past half month, there must be extraordinary forces involved!

Is there no one in charge?

However, I should not consider how to intervene or resolve matters between churches or between countries.

Audrey has a clear understanding of herself.

Her goal was just to go to the territory of the Hall family by normal means and investigate the abnormal dragon worship in the village. If she didn't want Susie to digest the potion, she could even look for a target before the social season started and disguise herself as a noble familiar with the Hall family. This is what a Beyonder of her level should do.

I am only here to complete a task and leave after it is done. I am not here to resolve social conflicts or conduct investigations. I am just a spectator... Therefore, this matter has nothing to do with me. Not only that, I should even consider how to use this matter to gain some benefits for myself.

"If the engagement doesn't go smoothly because of the increasingly intense conflict, he will definitely be perfunctory towards Susie."

"In this case, if I want Viscount Conrad to have a favorable impression on Susie, I should show my desire to join the Thunder Church."

However, her goal was only to stay in the social scene and to build a good relationship with the Hall family in order to obtain an invitation. The benefits of doing so were minimal - her parents had already converted once, and her father could see the huge business opportunities brought by Feynaporte.

At the same time, he had discovered Viscount Conrad's financial crisis very early. If he knew that Susie was actually the daughter of a wealthy businessman in Feynaport and that her family could easily come up with hundreds of thousands of pounds, he would definitely at least inquire about the business and seek cooperation... And Susie's "mother" was the owner of Feynaport's foreign trade factory, and her "father" was a banker and investment businessman, who happened to be able to connect with her father's business.

Of course, Hibbert wasn't engaged yet, so her father certainly wouldn't just send an invitation to an unmarried girl.

As a cover-up, he would at least invite Viscount Conrad and spend more time with him, and in this way, my goal would be achieved.

Audrey thought calmly and indifferently.

That's why she gave Susie the identity of a wealthy businessman's daughter.

As a daughter who had lived with them for more than ten years, Audrey knew all their personalities and ideas. Therefore, now Audrey could also think quite pragmatically about how to use these personalities and ideas to advance her mission.

She knew that she still had a soft heart, and even though she was being taken advantage of, she was still unwilling to harm the lives of those important to her.

"According to Hermes' request, I not only need to investigate the village of Hedrak where the dragon worship continues, I also need to... cause chaos in Rune. What they want is the death of the God of Thunder."

Audrey closed her eyes, calmed herself down for a moment, and recalled her dream.

"…This is a war, and a war that I personally helped to promote…I am already a demigod. By then, I will let my father, mother, and Hibbert live as ordinary people in the area I am responsible for."

They will definitely not encounter any difficulties in life, and as for the economy... it should be enough to maintain the local average level.

My father and his family had already prepared to leave their hometown when they were attacked. He planned to contact relatives abroad, exchange bank shares and his own property, keep his title and live a second-class or second-class life abroad. He probably wouldn't mind living in a small town in Intis. Moreover, Audrey was in charge of the reconstruction area, where the facilities were better and the city was newer.

She could only do so much. Audrey knew that her parents and brother, who had been nobles for generations, would definitely complain about the lives of ordinary people, but that was not within her scope of concern.

She could endure the medical conditions in the southern continent, endure the patients' harsh words and verbal abuses, and endure their blood and even vomiting on herself. Audrey felt that her relatives would surely be able to endure all this and accept life.

"Although there is no benefit in getting Susie and Feynaporte to break up, but..."

"I should try to take advantage of the conflict between Feynaporte and Rune."

Thinking of this, Audrey suddenly became enlightened.

She suddenly understood why the conflict between the two peoples had such obvious driving force and signs of extraordinary forces involved, but no one stopped it.

"This - if my behavior is carried out, it will definitely have an impact on Mr. Emlyn White."

And it will definitely be a bad influence... because her choice will definitely intensify the conflict.

Audrey suddenly felt very strange. If Emlyn White felt troubled, he would definitely go to the Tarot Club to complain, which would definitely make the Tarot Club notice the abnormality here. Then, Xio and Fors would still live here... After leaving the Tarot Club, one of Audrey's intelligence channels was blocked. She suddenly realized what it felt like to stand on the opposite side of the Tarot Club members.

Totally unknown and totally inexplicable.

Audrey decided not to try to escalate the conflict for now.

"Hvin Rambis, who is in charge here, must have also received Hermes's mission request..."

Thinking of this, Audrey suddenly wanted to turn back and see if the civilians who had just gathered were affected by the extraordinary psychological power, but as soon as this idea came up, she denied it herself.

Yes, Audrey realized that she might be the only one who didn't want to involve civilians. For most people with a purpose, civilians were the best guns and props. Even if there really were psychological hints imposed by the "audience", would she go to Backlund to look for them one by one and then help resolve them one by one?

"..."

Of course, Audrey said to herself.

Her goal has always been to help others, so manipulating civilians to hurt each other would go against her beliefs. In addition to her subjective unwillingness to allow civilians to be maliciously guided and manipulated, Audrey also had her own reasons: the influence of civilians on the upper class was limited, which could be seen from the fact that none of the intelligence she received mentioned this.

If she had to choose a target for manipulation and guidance, Audrey would immediately turn her attention to the nobles.

"Susie."

"What's the matter?" Susie, who was reading a magazine, looked up.

Audrey whispered, "...Change your approach. I need you to appropriately display some of the power of a Beyonder."

"Are you trying to attract someone?" Susie immediately understood Audrey's idea. "You don't have to tell me the identity of your target to prevent me from doing anything special when the target approaches."

"No, it's okay. I can tell you directly that we have one more target, he is Hvin Rambis." "So it's him." Susie's eyes rolled, and she remembered the other party's identity. "Do you want to cooperate with him?"

"Almost. Actually, I have something to say to him... Well, it just so happens that your identity comes from Feynapotter, so it's totally fine to say that you are a member of the Psychological Alchemy Society there. Just report your identity as Miss Lazy. Besides, he and I are now at the same sequence, so I will do my best to try not to reveal my identity in front of him. This is also a challenge for me..."

As they were talking, when the carriage passed a street, Audrey suddenly saw a familiar street scene and looked towards the window involuntarily.

They were passing by a building that she was very familiar with. It was No. 22 Pacefield Street, Audrey's "Roen Charity Scholarship Fund".

"…Susie, is it half past eight now?"

But the main gate here was closed and locked, the interior looked much emptier, and no one came to open the door.

When Audrey was still in charge of this place, she and the staff there were very busy. They would be sitting in the office organizing documents at eight in the morning, and would often have to work overtime at night to complete the day's work. Every day was bustling and busy, and every surface was filled with files and documents that needed to be used. How could they be left to collect dust?
Audrey remembered that although she had only been away for half a month, she had rarely had the opportunity to come to her foundation after the air raid.

…She comes once a week, and when she comes, she feels reassured as long as she sees the familiar faces of the employees and knows that they are still working.

Susie was also looking at the building. She had covered for Audrey before. Seeing the expression on Audrey's face, she quickly asked the driver:

"What kind of place is that? It's already half past eight, why aren't you here for work yet?"

"what?"

The driver was puzzled for a moment, then he probably glanced at the place Miss Susie mentioned, and then answered immediately:
"It has been declared bankrupt since last week, so of course no one will come."

This... Susie looked at Audrey, only to see that the smile on her face was gone, and she closed the curtains again with a calm expression. There was no sadness or resentment, as if she was just passing by.

……

Rorsted Archipelago.

"Those big guys just left like that..."

Danitz lay on the table, stamping the documents of the Church of Poseidon while sighing:
"The whole island is empty, and we can't sell food, drinks, or toys! I also want to go back to find the captain. I heard that this month, the 'Golden Dream' found a new route to the ruins of the God War. I really want to go there and adventure with the captain..."

Alger, who had no work to do, was looking out the window at the sea level. When he heard Danitz's words, he turned around and asked as if to kill time, "Do you want to go to Feysac?"

"what?"

Danitz thought the other party would ask about the "Golden Dream" and "Vice Admiral Iceberg", but it turned out to be this sentence. He had to think about it, and then shook his head vigorously: "No! I have no interest in those rude and barbaric big guys. I heard that the favorite job of people along the coast of Feysac is to be a pirate. I am interested in Feysac's wine, but it is limited to wine."

"But I see that you are quite patient with the people of Silver City." Alger said to himself.

"They are quite innocent and fun to tease, but they eat too much. If we hadn't brought a lot of food on the ship, there might only be one deck left when we return." Danitz shrugged and asked, "Do you have any news?"

"Yes, but I'm not sure. Perhaps we will follow them to Feysac soon." Alger was still thinking about the "Poseidon Scepter" that Mr. Fool promised him. "Don't you want to be promoted?"

“The captain has long said that I might not be suitable for this path.” Danitz snorted, “I almost lost control when I was promoted to Sequence 7. Didn’t I tell you? I have no interest in promotion. I bought several houses in my hometown and recently invested in a manor. I just hope to retire quickly and go back to take care of my parents in their old age. It would be best if I could bring a girlfriend back... Isn’t the Church of Poseidon a lifelong system?”

"I think... maybe, yes." Alger said.

“No—” Danitz wailed, but his hands were still stamping quickly.

Alger ignored the wailing and psychological activities of the envoy. He had no one to take care of, and he had no intention of retiring. He would occasionally worry about Derrick, but Derrick was also an adult, and he would definitely be able to have a new life in Feysac with the people of the East Continent. Alger could not help looking at the sea outside the window every day. He was curious about the kingdom in the north, and he could not wait to go there and take office, to truly build a church belonging to the "Church of Fools", and then take the holy objects and authority bestowed by God to become the Pope of this church.

Or, he would have a Feysac-style title, and people would call him the Patriarch.

No matter what, for that position and the power that comes with it, he is willing to go through fire and water and use all his strength.

……

"Sea God? Really? When did such a god appear?"

"Really? I heard it's a god from a southern island. If you believe in him and chant once or twice a day, big fish will jump into your net."

"Really? Didn't the notice board say..."

"Don't recite the full name! Just recite a sentence randomly... Try it, what if it works? I heard that the old miser on the other street recited it for two days, and he caught a big fish as long as his arm when he was fishing at the beach. You haven't cooked for three days, right?"

The man in the patched cotton coat was stunned for a moment, looked around, gritted his teeth and whispered, "I'll go back and try."

"Go back and try! Which is more important, life or faith?" The other party advised earnestly in a low voice, "I'm telling you this secret because you've been my neighbor for more than ten years. Don't... There are many people praying to Poseidon now, and you don't have to worry about being reported. If someone really reports it to the Inquisition, no one on our street will be able to escape..."

“So many people…” the man muttered, and took a piece of paper with abstract curves drawn on it from the other person unconfidently.

TBC
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The radio was whirring.

Some unclear Dutan language shouts sounded indistinctly, as if speaking in water.

"So fast? A quarter of the river has been dug out?" Edward quickly put down the newspaper and looked at the calendar. "So much has been done in 20 days. It's much faster than I thought. Doesn't that mean the river will be finished in two months? The power of faith is really strong."

The corresponding ritual may not necessarily be effective, but since the "River of Eternal Darkness" has given such a revelation, it should really come out.

It would be great if it went straight to Bansi after coming out, but it is unlikely to do so, and it needs to catalyze some disasters from the outside world.

"...Do you know that you are digging your own end day?"

"No, if we knew, we might dig even harder."