Chapter 49 Divination



As a "fortune teller" who had just entered the world of occultism, Klein didn't dare to say that he knew a lot, but he certainly knew a lot more than ordinary people. He knew that various divination techniques could be divided into three categories according to certain standards.

And this standard is the source of "revelation"!

The first type of divination methods include tarot, playing cards, pendulums, divining rods and dreams. The results of divination are interpreted with the help of the "revelation" obtained by the "inquirer" through spiritual communication with the spirit world. However, the pendulum and divining rod methods have very high requirements on spirituality, mental body and astral body. Only extraordinary people can get accurate and obvious "revelations". Divination with cards uses the idea of ​​providing fixed symbolic elements in advance, so that the "revelations" felt by ordinary people can also be manifested. Dreams are between them.

The second method of divination includes numerology, astrology, and all types derived from them. The diviner calculates, speculates, and interprets the corresponding results through the objective information provided by the inquirer or natural changes. The initiative lies with the diviner, not the inquirer.

The third method of divination is to use the power of a third party other than the diviner and the person asking the question. The Ouija board and pen spirit that Klein knew in his previous life belong to this category. Through certain rituals, they ask unknown, mysterious beings to directly give answers. Although ordinary people are unlikely to succeed, if something happens and they communicate with a malicious being or a being that can make people collapse just by contact, it will often lead to tragedy.

The "magic mirror divination" that Heinus Vincent mentioned earlier belongs to this method. In mysticism, the mirror is the door to the unknown, the strange, and the spiritual world. So Klein stopped outside the conference room, intending to listen to what this famous fortune teller would say, so as to decide whether to inform the captain and go to "copy" the other party's gas meter in the middle of the night.

Of course, there is also a safe way to use the "magic mirror divination", which is to pray for answers from seven orthodox gods. Even though it is very difficult for ordinary people to get real "revelation", at least there will be no danger or sequelae.

The "magic mirror divination" that is strictly controlled by the Night Watchmen and the Punishers is to ask for help from the evil gods or mysterious beings worshipped by certain organizations. In addition, it is not acceptable to make up your own words. Maybe a certain word or a certain characteristic will attract unknown attention.

In this world of extraordinary power, similar divinations always develop towards extremely bad results. Klein even suspected that the original owner, Welch, and Naya had done a similar "black divination" based on the notes of the Antigonus family.

At this time, Henas also explained the principle of magic mirror divination to the five members and began to describe the specific process:

"First, choose a suitable date and time according to the deity you believe in. This can be determined by using an astrology manual. For example, we all know that Sunday is the symbol of the goddess of night and the embodiment of rest. The hours from 2 to 3 a.m., 12 to 10 a.m., 4 to 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. to midnight are the hours of the moon, which are dominated by the goddess of night. Therefore, fortune-tellers who believe in the goddess of night can perform 'magic mirror divination' during these time periods on Sunday."

The foundation is very solid. Klein nodded slightly with the help of the half-open door of the conference room.

It has to be said that with the seven major churches checking and balancing each other, some mysterious knowledge was indeed leaked. For example, the astrology manual provided a lot of symbolic meanings. However, without magic potions and extraordinary powers, it was almost impossible for ordinary people to obtain the desired effects.

"Secondly, we carefully wipe the mirror, which must be a silver-plated mirror, and place it in the position in the home that symbolizes the moon," Hainas demonstrated with the props in his hand.

No, what is needed at this time is the "Pendulum Method". First, choose a location and silently repeat "This is a good place for magic mirror divination" seven times in your mind. Then, look at the direction in which the pendant rotates. Clockwise is correct and counterclockwise is wrong. Of course, if you pray to a malicious, unknown, and mysterious being, the location is not the key. The key is whether "He" is interested or not. Klein corrected silently.

At this time, he felt like he was the teacher listening to the class.

Heinus Vincent couldn't hear what Klein was thinking, so he repeated the preparations in detail in a normal tone.

After the members finished taking notes, he continued to explain:

"After you finish bathing, make sure the curtains are all closed and the door is locked. Then, light a candle and place it in front of the mirror. Pray devoutly to the god you believe in. Try to keep the questions simple and don't use complicated embellishments. After praying seven times, pick up your mirror and gently drop it on the ground. Remember the broken shape, which is a revelation from the gods. I will explain the main symbols in detail."

Phew, this is the orthodox "magic mirror divination." Klein breathed a sigh of relief, slowly walked into the conference room, sat down in his previous seat, and drank the remaining Southwell coffee in one gulp.

The so-called "orthodoxy" means that one can indeed receive inspiration, but it is basically impossible to truly interpret it.

If the Extraordinary Person gets a response during this step, he can directly see certain images in the mirror and obtain clearer information!

Because there were many symbols formed after the breaking, Heinas talked for a long time. He had not finished until Edward Steve finished divination for others and returned to the meeting room.

Klein did not ask Edward what he had predicted or what method he had used. This was an unwritten rule among fortune tellers, and as a "fortune teller," he must strictly abide by it unless the other party mentioned it on his own initiative.

"I find that most of the time, our interpretations are too vague, as if they cater to different needs, so that different people can find relevance to their own descriptions in the interpretations." Edward took a sip of Xibe black tea and sighed softly, "For example, you may encounter many twists and turns and too many disasters, but you will eventually see the light of day. Haha, no one knows when the light of day will come. For example, your journey may not be very smooth, but you will definitely arrive alive. Hey, the dead will not refute me."

Because he didn't listen from the beginning, he ignored Henas's "Magic Mirror Divination Course"

“Survivor bias.” Klein added with a smile.

The general meaning of survivor bias is that many statistics often only come from living people who have survived, ignoring the dead, and the results will be obviously biased.

"Yes, Emperor Roselle is truly a philosopher." Edward exclaimed.

Klein picked up the empty coffee cup and pretended to take a sip.

The members were immersed in divination using the astrolabe and magic mirror throughout the afternoon, occasionally coming to discuss with Klein and Edward.

At times like this, Klein fulfilled his duties as an informal member of the Nighthawks, trying his best to guide them to avoid ideas that might involve the extraordinary or dangerous.

However, what he wanted to do most did not succeed. Several people came and went to ask for advice, but none of them chose him to help with divination.

“Perhaps I should take the initiative to ‘entertain’ them next time and say a few words like ‘You are plagued by bad luck’, ‘You will have misfortune recently’, and ‘Nothing will go well for you’? No, this doesn’t seem like a fortune teller.” Thinking of this, Klein couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh at himself.

He took his cane, stood up, and left.

At half past five, Edward Steve put on his coat and was about to leave the Fortune Telling Club when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

"Good afternoon, Glacis, long time no see." He greeted with a smile. This friend who shared the same hobby was wearing his usual formal suit, a black bow tie, and a pair of monocles hanging from his chest pocket.

Then he noticed that the other person's complexion was not good, and even his soft yellowish hair showed signs of dryness.

"Good afternoon, Edward, cough cough." Gracis, holding a hat in his hand, suddenly put his fist against his mouth and coughed a few times.

Edward said with concern:

"You seem sick?"

"It was a very serious disease, and it even turned into pneumonia. If my wife hadn't happened to meet a great pharmacist who gave me some magical potions, you would probably have to go to the cemetery to see me." Gracis' tone was full of fear and relief.

"Oh my God, I can't believe it. You were so healthy before. Look, look, you are so weak now! I remember I told you about your fortune last week, and there was no sign that you would get a serious illness." Edward moved his cane and exclaimed in surprise.

"My own divination results are the same as yours. Perhaps we are not qualified fortune tellers yet, and, and..." Gracis suddenly remembered what happened on Monday, and his expression became unusually solemn.

Just then, the beautiful lady Angelica came over and bowed gently with a smile.

After exchanging greetings, she first paid attention to Glacis's health and offered some advice, then casually mentioned:

"Mr. Glacis, Mr. Moretti, who asked you to do divination last time, has also joined the club."

"The one who asked me for divination last time?" Glacis' eyes lit up. "Lord, where is he?"

"He's gone." Angelica and Edward couldn't understand Gracis's unusual reaction.

Glacis took two steps excitedly and said:

"If I'm not at the club next time he comes, please make sure to ask him when he will come again!"

"Gracis, what's going on? Did Mr. Klein Moretti do anything to you?" Edward asked doubtfully.

Gracis raised his arm, looked directly at Edward and Angelica's inquiring eyes, and answered excitedly:

"He is very, very, very amazing"

Glacis waved his arm and said loudly, using the word "very" three times in a row:

"doctor!"

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