Chapter 339: Psychiatrist

Sharron took the sedative that was stored in a glass tube, looked at the

liquid that looked pure, and lightly nodded.

"Alright."

As expected of someone who doesn't waste her breath... Klein

smiled and said, "Miss Sharron, can you tell me the candidate locations

for the battleground that you've decided on? I wish to familiarize

myself with the surroundings in the next few days. This way, no matter

where you ultimately choose, my preparations would be more than

sufficient."

*And since they have the right to choose the location of the final

battle, they won't worry about the possibility of me informing the

authorities or any other Beyonder who might try to take advantage of the

situation... Of course, if she really doesn't trust me, she could try

another "notarization"...* Klein thought quietly.

Sharron stared at him for a few seconds with her blue eyes before

saying, "Prepare a map of Backlund when you're back.

"Leave it on the coffee table."

"No problem. I hope that this cooperation will not only go smoothly but

also be enjoyable." Klein habitually leaned forward to shake hands.

Sharron lowered her head to take a look, and her figure gradually faded

into the air.

Klein continued his motion and raised his right hand to smooth his black

hair, laughing dryly in the process.

He had asked for the location of the battleground ahead of time, not

only to prepare for the mission but also to be on guard against Sharron

and Maric.

Although their philosophy was to suppress and restrain their desires,

and it was unlikely they wouldn't kick someone to the curb when they'd

outlived their usefulness. Klein couldn't be sure that Wraith Steve,

Zombie Jason, and Werewolf Tyre didn't have what they had abnormally

desired. If there really was a treasure that would cause any ordinary

Beyonder to have strong malicious intent, Klein really couldn't

guarantee that the two Mutants would be able to control themselves.

Therefore, he had to figure out the environment in advance and prepare

an escape route in the event that they wished to silence him.

It wasn't that Klein didn't trust Sharron, who he had went through

life-and-death with, but it was the most basic form of self-protection.

*One shouldn't have the heart to harm others, but one must be vigilant

so as to not be harmed...* Klein turned his head to look out the

window and sighed inwardly as he mused a Chinese phrase.

One gas lamp after another kept being left behind as the carriage went

forward. The streets became more spacious and cleaner, and it took him

more than half an hour to get back to Minsk Street.

It's really expensive taking a carriage at this time... Klein

looked up at the nearly black sky and the red moon that seemed to barely

pierce through the clouds.

He walked on for a while, and suddenly he saw that the house of Lawyer

Jurgen was dark.

Pulling out his gold pocket watch, he pressed it open and glanced at it.

With a chuckle, Klein detoured to Jurgen's door and used the key that he

had been given to open it.

At that moment, Brody the black cat was already quietly sitting behind

the door, staring at the visitor with his pair of dark, round green

eyes. The room was dark and silent, bleak and lonely.

Klein squatted down and tried to touch Brody's head, but Brody quickly

moved back and flung his hand away in disgust.

Shaking his head with laughter, he got up, opened the valve, and lit the

gas lamp. Following Jurgen's descriptions, he went to the cupboard to

find the food that had already been prepared.

Then, he went into the kitchen, lit the kettle to boil some water, and

prepared Brody's favorite dish, boiled chicken breast.

The black cat followed him in, and with an agile leap, it reached the

counter. It sat beside him and watched him without making a fuss.

Klein glanced at it, rehearsing the shredding of chicken breast in his

mind while he chatted with Brody, "You must miss Mrs. Doris, right?

"Are you worried about her condition...

"Lawyer Jurgen didn't come home today. Are you feeling lonely and

uncomfortable on your own? Do you feel like you lack a sense of

belonging and are exhausted..."

As he spoke, Klein's voice slowly faded into silence.

Brody the black cat remained sitting there, quietly watching him. It

didn't make any noise, nor did it cry out.

Audrey was invited to tea at Lady Norma's house.

"These are the mysticism experts that I mentioned." Lady Norma

introduced the distinguished guests warmly, "This is Mr. Hilbert

Alucard, a psychologist and a jewelry designer. He's very talented. This

is Miss Escalante Oseleka. She's a doctor for mental health, what we

usually call a psychiatrist."

Hilbert Alucard was a man in his forties. He looked to be of Southern

Continent descent, and his skin was brown.

His brown hair, blue eyes, and facials features weren't particularly

outstanding. He gave off a silent and reserved feeling.

Escalante Oseleka was a baby-faced lady who looked like a young girl

studying at a public or grammar school even though she was already a

psychiatrist.

She was three or four centimeters shorter than Audrey, and she had long

raven-black hair that reached her waist and a pair of lake-blue eyes.

Audrey exchanged a few pleasantries with him, then she sat down, keenly

aware that Alucard and Escalante were observing her.

She didn't use her Telepathist abilities, and she pretended to know

nothing. While initiating topics in the field of mysticism, she

constantly paid attention to her emotions, ensuring that they were in

the most logical state.

*I can't let them find out that I'm already a Beyonder, and that I have

already taken the Spectator and Telepathist potions...* Audrey

knew exactly what role she was to play today.

Unlike the silent Alucard, Escalante was quite a conversationalist.

After a few rounds of exchanges, she asked, "Do you know about Major

Years and Major Months?"

"No, I haven't heard of those," Audrey cautiously answered, using only

the knowledge she had obtained from her interaction with mysticism

enthusiasts.

*In fact, I've already learned from Mr. Hanged Man what a Major Year and

Major Month is...* she added with a smile in her heart.

"A Major Year refers to the number of years it takes for the planet to

deviate from its axis, totaling 25,920 years. In the field of mysticism,

this is considered a complete cycle that goes from the beginning to the

end. A Major Month refers to the number of years it takes for this

deviation to pass through one of the twelve constellations. Each Major

Month represents 2,160 years. During the transition of Major Months,

terrible disasters will occur. And according to calculations, we aren't

too many years away from the end of the current Major Moon..." Escalante

spoke with confidence, keeping the atmosphere harmonious.

Audrey hid the fact that she knew a lot as she asked the wrong questions

from time to time in a curious tone.

With this, time passed quickly. At the end of tea time, Alucard and

Escalante stood up at the same time to take their leave, leaving Lady

Norma's house.

This caused Audrey to be rather disappointed. She imagined that they

would eventually hint at the matter regarding the Psychology Alchemists,

but in the end, they didn't say anything.

*Yes, as a secret organization that cannot be exposed, the examination

of candidates can't be that simple and direct... From the looks of it,

they will need to interact with me a few times and observe me in secret

before they decide whether or not they want to reveal information to me

and recruit me into the organization... That's good too, I can report

this to Mr. Fool!* Audrey quickly understood the underlying

reasons.

She then took her leave, and Lady Norma walked her to the door, smiled,

and said, "Audrey, I see that you're also interested in psychology? Why

not consider being a psychiatrist before you get married?

"Earl Hall and his wife are followers of the Goddess. They should be

able to support you in doing such things."

Among aristocrats, unless there was a financial crisis or other special

situations, coming to an agreement on marriage required a long process.

Only after careful consideration and comparisons would they be able to

make a decision. This was because this wasn't only a matter between two

youngsters, but it also involved the alliance and mutual assistance of

the two families.

Therefore, although aristocratic women were able to officially enter

social events under the direction of the queen after the age of 18,

proclaiming their adulthood and consideration for marriage, they often

started a family after the age of 26 according to statistics.

Similarly, the average age of a male aristocrat's entry into politics

for the first time was 28.5 years.

In other words, Audrey would have about eight years to do what she liked

after she reached adulthood.

The Church of Evernight had always encouraged female believers to go out

to work and engage in certain occupations. In the aristocratic circles,

many young ladies and women became literary critics, musicians,

pianists, painters, etc.

Is this a test? Audrey smiled faintly and replied, "I will

need to read more books in that case."

Actually, she had always felt that it wasn't too safe for the members of

the Psychology Alchemists to become psychologists or psychiatrists

because the upper echelons of the official organizations, such as the

Nighthawks and the Mandated Punishers, likely knew of the acting method.

Therefore, they would definitely pay more attention to this group of

people.

Lady Norma seemed pleased with her answer and nodded with a smile.

"Escalante and Alucard are both good teachers."

"Well, maybe I could consider asking Miss Escalante to be my home tutor

on psychology." Audrey nodded obediently.

When Klein got up on the early Sunday morning, he found that the map of

Backlund on the coffee table in the living room had been circled in

several places, and they weren't too far apart. Therefore, he spent the

rest of the morning carefully familiarizing himself with the

surroundings, figuring out exactly where the buildings were located, and

where the nearest cathedral was.

In the afternoon, having time to spare again, he went to the Quelaag

Club to practice his shooting and Beyonder powers.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw the surgeon, Aaron Ceres,

hobbling out slowly from the buffet cafeteria with a crutch.

After greeting him, he asked out of concern, "How have you been lately,

Aaron? Has your luck improved?"

Aaron, who was born with a blank face, smiled sincerely.

"At least I'm not that unlucky anymore.

"I followed your suggestion, went to the cathedral, and told the bishop

about the matter. He told me to go directly to the confessional to pray

to the Goddess.

"I actually fell asleep while praying, but I felt like the Goddess had

bestowed me with a peaceful state. After that, my luck has been normal!

"Praise the Lady!"

He drew a crimson moon on his chest.

*According to my experience, it was likely a particular Sequence 7

Nightmare who caused you to fall into a deep sleep. Then, a Nighthawk,

who specializes in rituals, quickly set up an altar, prayed to the

Goddess, and neutralized your misfortune...* Klein smiled.

"That's great!"

At that moment, Aaron looked at him and said, "Sherlock, I've always

felt that you weren't very pious in your belief of the God of Steam and

Machinery. Why don't you change your faith? Look at me, a perfect

example. Put your faith in the Goddess!"