A nightmare? Caine paused for two seconds before saying, "Yes. I'll dream of a town shrouded in mist, with a red moon in the sky that appears clear at times and then blurred. At the heart of the town stands a black church, inside which hang bodies dressed in garments from various eras, swaying gently in the wind and making odd sounds. Besides that, there's a beautiful woman whose teeth are glistening with streaks of bloodied flesh, and a mushroom-being composed of countless small mushrooms..." To address his psychological concerns, Caine provided a detailed account of his dreams, yet he did not mention that these had actually occurred in reality. He omitted the identity of the beautiful woman and the origin of the strange mushroom-being. He also kept silent about the translucent worm clusters and the existence of Chalatu. Audrey listened intently and thoughtfully, drawing upon her exceptional intuition and dual knowledge of mysticism and psychology, and said: "Mr. World, I can easily imagine the eerie and unsettling nature of these dream scenes, and I can feel the profound fear that would wake you up." Seeing that the person on the other side, separated by the wooden boards, offered no counterpoint, Audrey grew more confident, quietly launching a fresh wave of reassurance and beginning to guide: "The fears experienced in dreams usually stem from emotions buried deep within the psyche, and the majority of these inner fears originate from just two sources: the unknown, and what cannot be resisted. The terrifying things you see in your dreams are merely surface manifestations; what you truly fear are the underlying meanings, the symbols, the hidden realities unfolding behind the scenes." As she spoke, Audrey suddenly asked, "What are those?" Klein was gradually relaxing and reflecting upon himself, listening intently to the gentle, sweet voice of the "Justice" lady, when suddenly he heard a question and instinctively answered: "It is the very existence that has brought all this about." He paused for a moment, hesitating before adding: "They are both unknown and irresistible." At this point, Klein fully understood the true reason behind his nightmares and his poor mental state—he was instinctively afraid of certain things and harboring latent negative emotions. These included not only the terrifying presence of the translucent worm and Charathus, but also the inexplicable actions of the rubber eraser angel and the successful use of the Dark Holy Seal to "open the door," which together generated feelings of overwhelming despair and an unsettling sense of uncertainty about who the enemies were, who the allies were, and what plans were being made. Yes, I was afraid of that translucent worm—possibly the "Seer" pathway sequence 1 "Mysterious Servant"—afraid of Charathus, who had used the "Opening" to achieve some unknown purpose, afraid of the goddess whose thoughts remained unknown, and afraid of the eraser angel… Kline exhaled slowly, quietly acknowledging his own fear within. Audrey once again used "soothing," and found that the tension in the "World" gentleman had fundamentally eased, which brought her great relief. With renewed confidence, she boldly said: "One of the primary roots of fear is lack of confidence. Recall whether you've ever made a lapse or committed an error in related matters—such lapses and errors have caused your spirit to continually remind and hint at you, gradually evolving into part of your nightmares." Lapses, errors, the spirit's reminders… Kline pondered the words of the "Justice" lady, carefully reviewing the details of the specific incidents that had fueled his fears. Soon, his expression grew gradually heavier, as he realized a problem: When, under the witness of the Holy Sword, he had sworn his oath to the goddess—before he had even become a "clown"—the power of the gray mist had not yet reached the real world, and thus remained undetectable to special deities, half-gods, and spirit beings. Yet, it was difficult to conceal from "fate," that is, the extraordinary ones who came through the "monster" path. And the goddess held another title: "The Queen of Calamities and Fears," a deity who presided over destiny, one of the gods of the domain of fate! So, had he been observed from the very beginning? Klein's thoughts settled slowly, and the fear arising from the unknown eased significantly. He did not respond, nor did he wait for Miss Justice to speak again. Instead, he asked: "If you were to face one, or even several, formidable adversaries, what would you do?" Audrey was not bothered by being questioned by the patients; rather, she saw it as a positive sign and carefully replied, "First retreat, first conceal yourself, and steadily elevate yourself." "Yet what if the time gained through retreat and concealment fails to bring you to a level where you can face your adversaries?" asked Kline. "What if the gap between you and them proves too wide to bridge?" Audrey responded with a mix of reassurance and seriousness: "Seek sufficient allies." Allies... Several names flashed through Kline's mind, and as he reflected on them, his thoughts settled deeper. He then asked, "Even with allies, you still cannot withstand the adversaries? What if some of your allies are secretly plotting—some beneficial to you, others potentially harmful?" Audrey was momentarily puzzled, and after a few seconds of thought, answered, "You can pray to the deities." She was just about to say "the world"—you could ask the Sir Fool for help. The exchange just now convinced Audrey of one thing: the spirit issues of the "World" gentleman stemmed primarily from powerful and formidable adversaries, yet beneath the surface, there lingered a concern about the unknown stance of certain "allies." To the gods... Kline hesitated before directly stating that if the gods themselves couldn't resolve the matter, their own ideas would become even more difficult to predict. After all, this was the realm of the "Fool," and he himself was a Follower. He organized his thoughts and said: "Could the gods only assist in certain areas—yet that still wasn't enough?" ...Audrey had originally intended to say that there would always be a way, that justice would ultimately triumph over evil. But she found it hard to convince herself, hard to find concrete examples to back it up. In the end, she simply pressed her lips together and said: "I don't know." In the "Confession Chamber," darkness prevailed, and for a while, neither spoke, as if each had entered a separate inner struggle. At last, Audrey broke the silence, looking at the wooden board separating them and saying, "No matter what, we have to do something—something active. We can't just give up and remain passive." Indeed... I still have many secrets, and several assets of my own. Klein closed his eyes, leaned against the board, and his thoughts gradually returned to recent events. He no longer felt as constantly tense or anxious. Audrey sensed this shift and immediately added a soothing remark, which completely restored Klein's mental state. "I feel much better, thank you for your treatment. How much would you like for the consultation?" Klein asked proactively. Actually, it should be my thanks to you for providing the medical records... Audrey wasn't particularly eager to charge fees. Gazing at the dark wooden board, she found herself recalling the usually stern, composed, and resolute demeanor of the "World" gentleman. Hmm... his mental issues probably also stem from his own personality traits. Suddenly, Audrey had a thought and slowly lifted the corner of her mouth. "I don't need much for my consultation fee. 'Well, wish me well!'" Then he heard the door across from him creak open, viewing from the perspective of the Fool as the Lady Justice exit the confessional chamber and straighten up. After returning the other to the real world, Kline didn't dare linger long atop the gray mist and soon also left, settling onto his own bed. Only now, with his mental state restored and his body relaxed, did he notice something—his Master of Secret Personas' elixir had been consumed even more than expected! This was because, in the misty town, he had outwitted the half-god Panatia, guiding her and Mr. A precisely as he had envisioned, thus orchestrating the performance? Therefore, beyond the established principles of the Master of Secret Personas—“remain as much as possible behind the scenes” and “ensure each secret persona has its own distinct identity, making them feel authentic”—there was also the principle of “using one’s own secret personas as a guiding force to manipulate the opponent, staging a puppet show in the real world”? Kline murmured these thoughts to himself, quietly pondering, and believed he might finish the elixir within this year. He exhaled with a complex mixture of emotions, turned his head slightly, and gazed silently at the deep crimson moonlight filtering through the curtains, saying: "The missing servant should have been found by now, and the clues I left behind are likely already discovered..." "Xostar spoke at a steady, moderate pace, saying, 'The Storm Church knows more, and MI9 seems to have a good grasp as well. Someone will be sent to connect with them soon.' As Xostar finished speaking, a telegram arrived. It came from the 'Watchers' unit in Dese County, and the decoded message read: 'Dawn Thantès' current identity is false. Over the past decade, he has accumulated considerable wealth through ventures across the southern continent. Further verification will take time, as the region remains turbulent—frequent wars and frequent changes in territorial affiliations.' "