Chapter 1225: Counseling
When he heard Miss Justice's slightly bleak and confused words, Klein
could empathize with her. This was because he had previously had similar
thoughts.
After recalling snippets from self-help books, he deliberated and said,
"A father's death is so insignificant to the entirety of Loen. One or
more cases might happen every day, but to his child's family, it is
something that can change their fate.
"Similarly, if we don't reach the level of an angel, everyone's outcome
will be sealed---death and be buried. But this doesn't mean that the
time from when we were born to the time we die is meaningless."
Audrey nodded slightly when she heard that. She once again said in a
self-deprecating tone, "I understand all of this. However, the secrets
you mentioned had a huge impact on me, and I couldn't control my
emotions.
"As a Psychiatrist, I actually needed someone else to counsel me..."
Klein smiled and said, "Isn't this very normal? Many times, we can tell
if someone else's condition is normal, but we can't clearly see our own
problems. Didn't you mention that you and Susie counsel each other from
time to time?"
Due to the fact that Dwayne Dantès had seen Susie, the golden retriever,
Audrey didn't hide anything related to her during their chats.
Audrey nodded gently and said, "Yes... that's right.
"I've already straightened my thoughts out. I should do what I can and
not leave any regrets."
She gradually adjusted her mental state.
Klein then said, "It's not just a matter of not leaving any regrets; we
might be able to add to the forces that resist against the apocalypse.
"Compared to the whole, this might be trivial, but even the vastest
desert is made up of grains of sand. The boundless ocean is also formed
by droplets of water. As long as everyone sends out as much light as the
heat inside them[Quote from a leading figure of modern Chinese literature, Lu Xun], it might bring some hope."
"Sends out as much light as the heat inside them..." Audrey repeated the
keywords in Gehrman Sparrow's words softly.
"Don't quote me," Klein added with a smile.
The corners of Audrey's mouth curled up as she replied with a faint
smile, "Could it be something Emperor Roselle said?"
*That I don't know... I have to endure a strong sense of shame when
flipping through his quotations. I hadn't finished reading it all this
time...* Klein didn't give an affirmative answer, nor did he
deny it. Instead, he said, "Start hypnotizing me. Let me forget things
related to the cosmos, and only remember the corresponding reminder."
"A little while longer. I would like your advice on something." Audrey
openly made a request. She took this opportunity to recount what she had
been doing recently, as well as the difficulties and perplexities she
had encountered. "...Mr. World, what suggestions do you have? What
should I do to lessen the suffering of the people of Backlund before the
war ends?"
As for stopping the war, although she wanted to, she knew that she
didn't have the ability to do so.
At the same time, she also understood that even Mr. World wouldn't be
able to do it. Even if Mr. Fool personally intervened, he would at most
be able to turn the situation around. There was no way to stop the war.
After all, this world war was essentially a battle between deities.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Klein calmly said, "Although the
Spectator pathway tries to act behind the scenes as much as possible,
and although I always keep the words 'caution' and 'carefulness' in my
mind for everything I do, and try not to put myself in a dangerous
situation..."
When he said this, Audrey subconsciously thought to herself, *From the
various rumors at sea, the descriptions of Fors and the others, and the
demigod battle I witnessed, I really can't see the "caution" and
"carefulness." There's only "dominance" and "radicalism"... Hmm, to be
able to do those things and survive on strength alone is indeed not
enough...*
Seeing that Miss Justice was listening seriously with her green eyes
filled with attentiveness, he continued, "In this world, nothing can be
easily resolved without taking risks.
"Sometimes, I do something with the thought that 'death is a
possibility.'"
The muttering in Audrey's heart stopped. She fell silent for a while
before slowly saying, "I understand what you mean.
"There are many times when you can't do what you want while ensuring
absolute safety. You can only choose one of them."
Klein nodded and decided to let Miss Justice understand the reality of
this world better, so as to prevent her from being overly idealistic
when she did things.
"The method you mentioned just now is the most feasible, with the least
risks. The people who can help the people of Backlund are the nobles,
Churches, businessmen, and the royal family.
"Why don't we rob Feysac, Intis, and the Feynapotter army of their
food?" Audrey subconsciously asked.
Klein calmly said, "This is because the three armies have already
entered the Loen Kingdom's borders. Even if you can escape a demigod's
notice and successfully snatch the food, they will not collapse. They
will definitely snatch the food from the surrounding people for
sustenance. The effects will not be significant in the short term. As
for the long term, we might not have the luxury of time to wait that
long."
When that happened, it was obvious to Audrey who would be the true
victims.
This was the difference between a war between deities and an ordinary
war.
"Besides, I'm unable to do that. The capacity of Traveler's Bag is
limited. It's the same for the "Teleportation" recorded in Leymano's
Travels." Justice Audrey began to counsel herself as she asked
thoughtfully, "If I were to really obtain food from the nobles,
businessmen, and royal family, what reaction would the Church have when
they discover traces of my interference?"
Klein maintained his previous tone and said, "A tacit acquiesce."
"..." Audrey vaguely felt that this was the answer, but she couldn't
figure out the reason.
Klein continued, "Believers are the anchors of the deities. One believer
is an anchor point. In this aspect, there is no difference between a
noble and a poor person. In essence, no one is nobler or lowlier.
"Under normal circumstances, nobles and merchants can use their status,
power, wealth, and influence to help the Church maintain its system and
spread its faith. Therefore, they are more important. But in this
situation, who is more important---thousands of anchors, or millions of
anchors?
"This is a simple problem in mathematics."
Faced with the truth of the veil that had been ripped off, Audrey was
momentarily speechless.
Seeing this, Klein added, "From this point of view, whatever you want to
do on a wider level has its meaning.
"You will help the Evernight Goddess and the Lord of Storms stabilize
their anchors. In the future, this might be critical to resisting the
apocalypse."
Audrey pursed her lips bit by bit, holding them pursed for a long time
before relaxing them. She chuckled and said, "Only now do I realize that
I'm actually a little proud of my status as a noble."
"Nobility is in your character, not status." Klein helped her finish her
sentence.
Audrey slowly exhaled and calmed her chaotic inner thoughts. She didn't
make up her mind as a result.
She casually said, "Our Tarot Club and the Church... Uh, the
relationship with the Church of Evernight seems pretty good.
"Mr. Fool and the Evernight Goddess are allies?"
*This question stumps me... I do wish to become allies with the Goddess,
but "She" might not be interested...* After lampooning a few
times, Klein said in a serious tone, "You can think of 'Them' as allies
at the moment."
He deliberately emphasized that it was only now, so as to prevent
himself from being slapped in the face by reality in the future.
At the same time, he muttered the real answer in his heart:
*Based on the current situation, the Goddess was an angel investor of
the Tarot Club, the major shareholder...*
Audrey nodded slowly and suddenly smiled.
"I was just thinking about what you could be mumbling inwardly when you
answered 'allies at the moment.' It must be interesting, just like when
we were exploring Liveseyd."
*...Lady, a Psychiatrist isn't suited to joking with a patient on such
matters... Is it because we've been chatting for too long in the past
half year and have become much more familiar with each other that you've
revealed your true nature? Please show some respect to this adventurer
in front of you who is famous for being cold and crazy... Yes, I have to
say, the Spectator pathway's ability to adjust their own emotions is
indeed impressive... It was all Leonard's fault that time...*
Klein was first taken aback before he pretended that nothing had
happened as he leaned back into his chair.
"Let's begin."
Audrey immediately reined in her emotions and began to seriously and
carefully attempt to hypnotize him.
After everything was over, Klein confirmed that Miss Justice wasn't
under the notice of the Great Old Ones through the crimson star after
she returned to the real world.
Of course, he had already forgotten anything regarding the Great Old
Ones or Outer Deities. He was just able to confirm that nothing abnormal
had happened from Miss Justice's condition.
Phew... Klein heaved a sigh of relief. He threw the piece of
paper that could awaken his memories into the junk pile and told himself
to wait until he became an angel.
Backlund, Bridge area, in an apartment.
Emlyn White looked at Maric, who had suddenly appeared in front of him.
The former took off his hat and bowed in an extremely gentlemanly
manner.
"What's the matter?" Maric sat on the sofa and leaned forward, his hands
clasped.
Emlyn pulled a chair and sat down. He smiled and asked, "Do you still
wish to deal with the important figures of the Rose School of Thought's
indulgence faction?"
"Do you have any leads?" Maric asked indifferently.
Emlyn was definitely prepared before he paid the "visit," so he said
unhurriedly, "I do not have any clues regarding the person-in-charge of
the Rose School of Thought in Backlund.
"However, after the war escalated, the Southern Continent's East and
West Balam, Star Highlands, Paz Valley, and Haagenti Plains have been
thrown into chaos. Many of the Rose School of Thought demigods have
emerged and walked onto the stage. They are no longer so difficult to
lock onto."
Maric looked at the red-eyed and thin-lipped Emlyn and said, "Which duke
or marquis of the Sanguine are you representing?"
"Am I not allowed to represent myself?" Emlyn raised his chin slightly
and asked with a smile.
Maric shook his head seriously and said, "You are only a Sequence 5; you
aren't qualified enough."
He had said it so directly that Emlyn was momentarily at a loss for
words.