"I actually have a method..."
Wayne's expression was peculiar as he explained his method, suggesting that Austin serve as the test subject. Even if it failed, they could still summarize successful experiences for Hefei and Veronica's evolution.
For the sake of his wife and daughter, he persuaded Austin to take the risk.
Austin decisively rejected the proposal. He would rather endure more pain than have his faith become like Wayne's.
That would be too painful, more distressing than killing him!
Wayne did not insist. He did not want to do that either and instead said, "There are other methods, like me pretending to be a Divine Envoy to attack the teacher and Veronica. But with your intelligence, my acting might deceive them but definitely not you..."
"What a dilemma, why are you so smart?"
Austin fell silent, then slowly said, "I actually have a method that might work."
"Let's hear it."