Chapter 95 Spectator and Psychologist
19 April
In the afternoon, at Viscount Glaint's luxurious villa in Backlund—
Audrey, who had been invited, placed her hand in that of the salon's host, watching him give it a perfunctory kiss.
"Your beauty fills my salon with radiance." Viscount Glaint first praised her with the customary flattery of the Loen nobility, then lowered his voice and said, "My friend has already arrived. You may have met him before, but please don't be too surprised…"
Upon hearing this, Audrey focused her gaze on Viscount Glaint, observing his reaction. As a Spectator, she could easily discern the subtle attitude in Viscount Glaint's words.
He really thinks I'll be surprised, and he's still nervous… It seems his friend's identity is quite special…
If I've met him before… who could it be?
Viscount Glaint led Audrey towards the living room where the salon was being held, continuing, "However, I'm sure you'll have a good impression of my friend. After all, he's so cheerful, gentle, calm, and intelligent."
Audrey looked at Glaint's profile. Even without her Spectator ability, she could still sense his pride from his expression and tone.
He really admires his friend.
Thinking this, Audrey maintained her elegant smile and said, "I'm looking forward to it."
Viscount Glaint seemed about to say something, but a glimpse of someone in the corner of his eye made him say to Audrey, "That's my friend… His current name is Isendy Lyme, a painter."
Audrey followed the direction he indicated and saw the friend Viscount Glaint was talking about.
It was a man dressed very maturely, who at first glance would seem to be twenty-five or six years old. But when Audrey's gaze landed on his face, she noticed something with her Spectator's keen observation—his face was heavily made up, but the makeup was so well done that it was hard to tell.
Audrey's gaze then fell on his hands, and she made a judgment in her heart.
His age should only be about the same as hers.
At the same time, Audrey noticed that Mr. Isendy's hands did not have the thick calluses that a painter should have. Thinking of Viscount Glaint's words just now, Audrey judged that what was being presented to her now—whether it was the name Isendy Lyme, the identity of a painter, or even the disguised face—was all false.
This should be his fake identity, and Glaint also knows it.
As Audrey thought this, she saw that "Isendy Lyme," who had been chatting with someone, seemed to have noticed her gaze and turned to look at her.
After seeing her, he was stunned for a moment, then gave her a cheerful smile.
It seems he has indeed met me… While returning an elegant smile, Audrey further observed him.
Judging from his arm movements, he should also have good strength and be good at fighting…
His mood seems a little better than before. Is it because he saw me? But there's also more nervousness… Does he want something from me?
While Audrey was observing, Viscount Glaint also walked towards "Isendy Lyme," introducing him:
"Isendy, this is Miss Audrey, whom I mentioned before. She is Backlund's most dazzling gem. Her father is Earl Hall, an Upper House member who is trusted by the King and respected by the nobles."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Isendy. I must say, I really like your paintings." Although she had never seen his paintings, and even suspected whether he could paint at all, Audrey still politely said a few words according to the identity Viscount Glaint had just introduced her to, and strictly followed the rules of the nobility.
"Isendy Lyme" opposite her, that is, Lin Ruo, who had once again donned the identity of a painter, showed a cheerful smile that matched the original owner's personality, and simply returned the greeting:
"Good afternoon, Miss Audrey. Your beauty is truly amazing. Perhaps you wouldn't mind me painting a portrait of you?"
While saying this, Lin Ruo was also observing Audrey.
He had naturally already simulated the abilities of a psychiatrist before formally arriving at Viscount Glaint's villa.
I have to say, it's really interesting to look at people from the perspective of a psychiatrist.
Although Lin Ruo is usually very good at grasping other people's emotions and can always easily guess what others are thinking, that is obviously still incomparable to a real psychiatrist who can read minds.
However, while using the psychiatrist's ability to see many things that he wouldn't normally notice, Lin Ruo also had a concrete understanding of why the Spectator pathway is the easiest to lose control of and the most difficult to lose control of.
—As a Spectator who can always accurately grasp other people's emotions is, in a sense, also the easiest to be infected by other people's emotions. If they can't grasp themselves well and play the role correctly, it's not surprising to lose control.
This is the case for low sequences, and it will be even more so when you can invade other people's sea of consciousness in the future.
This is the same principle as when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
And because he had simulated the abilities of a psychiatrist from the beginning and had already adjusted his state, Lin Ruo, who had noticed Justice Audrey from the moment she arrived, naturally showed her the state he wanted to show.
At the same time, by observing Audrey's reaction, Lin Ruo could basically confirm that the other party had not really seen through him, but only saw the side he wanted to show.
Sure enough, the Spectator pathway is a big acting competition. Whoever is seen through is embarrassed!
"Of course, I look forward to it." Audrey, who had no idea that the person in front of her was now a higher-sequence psychiatrist, maintained an elegant and appropriate smile and replied politely.
Because it was in public, some things were not easy to say, so the two only exchanged a few pleasantries and did not say anything else before separating.
Watching Audrey and Viscount Glaint walk towards other guests, Lin Ruo picked up a glass of wine from the nearby table and took a sip, then continued to chat with the people next to him, perfectly blending into the crowd as before, even more at ease.
When the salon was nearing its end, Lin Ruo, who had once again familiarized himself with a group of people and could chat with anyone he met, finally excused himself to go to the washroom after receiving a hint from Viscount Glaint.
Avoiding everyone's gaze, he came to the door of a certain room on the first floor with practiced ease, and was not surprised to see Viscount Glaint after entering.
"Good afternoon, Glaint!" Lin Ruo greeted with a natural smile, "How is the collection of the Apothecary's main materials going?"
"Good afternoon, Rudy." Viscount Glaint was obviously in a good mood when talking about this, and said, "I have already obtained the horn of the adult Unicorn Pegasus, and I also have news of 3 grams of the venom crystal of the Crown Jellyfish, which should be available soon."
"Then congratulations." Lin Ruo said sincerely. Because there was only Viscount Glaint in the room, he asked again, "Why are you the only one here? Where is Miss Audrey?"
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