The Lord Of Mysteries
Chapter 49: The Art of Divination

As an Astrologer who had just passed through the gates of mysticism, Klein did not dare to claim that he knew much. However, he was sure he knew more than ordinary people. He realized that a wide variety of divination arts could be divided into three categories based on certain standards.

And that standard is based on the source of revelation!

The first category of divination includes tarot, poker, pendulum, dowsing sticks, and dreams. By using his own pen spirituality and his communication with the spirit world to obtain revelation, it could be interpreted as an answer. However, spirit pendulums and dowsing sticks had extremely high requirements of spirituality, Spirit Bodies, and Astral Projections. Non-Beyonders cannot obtain precise or clear revelation. Card divination provides a fixed symbolism, even presenting a cryptic revelation to the common man. Dreams are somewhere among other forms.

The second category includes Spirit Numerology and astromancy, as well as its derivative forms. Forecasters use either the personal details of the questioner, or the changes of nature before using calculations, conclusions, and interpretations to answer their questions. With this method, the initiative lies not in the questioner, but the astrologer.

The third category uses external third parties, separate from questioners and forecasters. The Ouija board Klein knew from his previous life belonged to this category. They use rituals to ask for answers directly from the unknown or the supernatural. While there is a high probability that the average person will not succeed, there are cases where they manage to communicate with evil spirits or entities that drive them crazy. This method of divination usually leads to tragedy.

The magic mirror prophecy mentioned by Hanass Vincent falls into the third category. In mysticism, the mirror is connected with the unknown and the mystery, as if it were a spiritual word door. Therefore, Klein stopped outside the meeting room, intending to learn how the famous fortune teller would explain the prophecy. Klein wanted to ascertain whether he needed to tell the captain or not, storming him at night.

Of course, there was a safe way to perform magic mirror divination; one could ask for answers from the seven orthodox gods. Even if it was very difficult for ordinary people to receive any real revelation, they would not be in danger or suffer any consequences afterwards.

The magic mirror divination tightly controlled by the Nighthawks and Mandated Punisher is a divination that asks for the help of an evil god or mysterious existence. Furthermore, the clairvoyant could not randomly fabricate something. Some phrases or qualities could potentially invite the attention of an unknown entity.

In a world where the power of Beyonders exists, such a prophecy often leads to tragedy. Klein even suspects that Klein, Welch, and the real Naya have performed illicit divination by following instructions from the Antigonus family diary.

At that time, Hanass also explained the principle behind the magic mirror prophecy and described the actual process.

“First, you choose a time and date that corresponds to the divinity you believe in. You can decide this using the Astromancy Manual. For example, we all know that Sunday symbolizes the Goddess Overnight, because Sunday is the embodiment of rest.3am, 9am to 10am, 4pm to 5pm, etc, and 11 to midnight are all related to the moon, so are controlled by the Goddess Overnight. The Goddess Overnight can use the magic mirror divination during these times on Sundays."

A pretty good foundation.Klein slightly nodded while using the half-closed meeting room door to hide himself.

It must be said that with the seven great churches guarding each other, some knowledge of mysticism is indeed leaked. For example, much of the meaning behind symbolism can be found in the Astromancy Manual. However, without the Beyonder potion or power, ordinary people could not obtain the desired effect.

"Secondly, the mirror must be looked at carefully. It must be a silver-coated mirror. You put the mirror in a position that represents the moon.." Hanass pointed out with a brace in his hand.

No, what he needed now was spirit dowsing. First, pick a position and say the phrase, 'This place is suitable for the magic mirror prophecy' seven times in your head, then look in which direction the pendulum is spinning. Clockwise to be right, counterclockwise to be wrong. Of course, if you ask for answers from a malicious supernatural entity, the position does not matter. Instead, it will depend on whether the entity is interested in answering your question.

At this point, he felt like a teacher listening to the lesson …

Hanass Vincent could not hear Klein's mental musings as he explained the preparations in detail in a normal tone.

When the members finished taking notes, he went on to explain, "After a shower, confirm that you have opened all the curtains and locked your door. After that, light a candle and place it in front of a mirror before sincerely praying to your god. Try to make your question simple because there is no need for strange decorations. After praying seven times, take your mirror and throw it gently on the ground. Be sure to be gentle. Remember how the mirror broke when it was a revelation from the gods.I will tell you the main symbolism in a moment."

Phew, this is the orthodox magic mirror prophecy. Klein heaved a sigh of relief as he walked into the meeting room and sat back down on the chair earlier. He spent the rest of his Southville coffee in one gulp.

The so-called "orthodox" prophecy means that it is possible to obtain revelation, but impossible to actually interpret it.

And for Beyonders who achieve this step, they can look directly into the mirror to get clear information if they receive a response!

Since there was a lot of potential symbolism after the destruction, Hanass taught for a long time. He was not finished even when Edward Steve returned to the room after finishing his prophecy.

Klein did not ask what Edward was doing to predict it or what method he was using because it was an unwritten rule among fortune-tellers. While acting as an Astrologer, he naturally had to adhere to it strictly unless the other party mentioned it.

"i find that many times, our interpretations are too vague, as if fulfilling different requests, allowing different people to find their own descriptions of the interpretations." Edward drank a sip of Sibe's black tea and said with a slow sigh. "For example, those who face hardships and disasters will eventually see the light of hope. Heh heh, but no one knows when the light of hope will come. For example, a journey may not be so smooth, but you will definitely arrive alive. Hehe, the dead won't repay me."

Since he had not listened from the start, he ignored Hanass's magic mirror divination class.

Survival bias generally means that many statistics will only cover those who are alive and lucky. Data will ignore the dead; therefore, the results will be clearly biased.

"really. Emperor Roselle was truly a philosopher," Edward marveled.

… Without saying a word, Klein raised his empty cup and pretended to gulp it down.

The members were fully immersed in horoscope studies and magic mirror divination throughout the afternoon. Sometimes, they also discussed with Klein and Edward.

And when that happens, Klein will try his best to fulfill his duties as an informal member of the Nighthawks. He will go to great lengths to divert the topic from anything related to Beyonders or dangerous ideas.

However, he failed at the thing he most wanted to do. Several inquirers came, but none of them chose him to divulge.

Maybe I should be more proactive in entertaining them. Should I use a few phrases like 'you're plagued with bad luck,' 'you've been unlucky recently,' or 'nothing you do will happen smoothly?' No, it was not like an Astrologer. With this thought, Klein could not help but shake his head in a self-deprecating manner.

He picked up his cane, stood up, and left after saying goodbye to everyone.

At half-five, Edward Steve put on his coat and prepared to step out of the Divination Club when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

"Good day, Glacis. Long time no see" he said with a smile. He looked at his friend with similar interests as he wore an ordinary suit with a black bow tie. In front of his chest hung a lensed pair of glasses.

Soon after, he noticed that his friend did not look good. Even her soft blonde hair looked dry.

"Good day, Edward. Cough." Glacis with the hat in his hand suddenly used his fists to cover his mouth as he coughed a few times.

Edward asked out of worry, "Looks like you're sick?"

"A very serious disease. It even turned into pneumonia. If it wasn't for my wife who met an impressive pharmacist and gave me magic medicine, you might have to visit me in the grave." Glacis's tone was filled with lingering fear and excitement.

"God, I don't believe it. You were very healthy. Look at you, you look so weak now! I remember when I did the prophecy to you, there was no sign that you were going to get a serious illness." Edward waved his wand and said with a sigh of wonder.

"My own forecast has the same result as yours. Maybe we're not qualified forecasters. Moreover.." Glacis suddenly recalled the incident on Monday when his expression turned very serious.

At that moment, the beautiful woman, Angelica, came over and bowed with a pleasant smile.

After exchanging greetings, he first showed concern for Glacis' health and gave some advice. Then, he mentioned in passing, "Mr Glacis, Mr. Moretti, who requested your divination services earlier, has joined our club as well."

"The one who made me tell you his luck?" Glacis' eyes instantly sparkled. "God, where is he?"

"He just left." Angelica and Edward are unable to understand Glacis' abnormal reaction.

Glacis took two steps agitatedly and said, "The next time he comes, please ask him when he will come if I'm not around!"

"Glacis, what happened? Did that Mr. Klein Moretti do anything to you?" edward was confused.

Glacis raised his arm and looked straight into the probing eyes of Edward and Angelica. He said happily, "He is very, very, very magical …"

He lowered his arm and said after using the word "very" three times, "Doctor!"