Lord of the Mysteries

Upon hearing Klein’s question, the beautiful lady with elegantly tied-up brownish-yellow hair appeared to lose her patience. However, she maintained her smile and said, “Our members are free to do divination for others in the club. They also have their prices and we take a very tiny cut as a fee. If you wish to have your fortune told, you can take a look at this album. It has introductions and rates of the members who are willing to do divination for others.”

“However, it’s Monday afternoon, so most of our members are busy at work. We only have five here today…”

As she introduced the club, she invited Klein to have a seat on the sofa beside a window in the reception hall. Then, she flipped through the album and pointed out the present club members.

“Hanass Vincent. Famous Tingen fortune-teller. The club’s resident mentor. Good at various forms of divination. He charges four soli each time.”

It’s really expensive… That’s enough to feed Benson, Melissa, and me to two sumptuous dinners… Klein clicked his tongue silently and did not reply.

When the woman saw this, she continued flipping the page and introducing one member after another.

“…And the final one, Glacis. A member who joined the club this year. He is skilled in tarot divination. He charges two pence each time.

“Sir, who do you plan on choosing?”

Klein did not stand on ceremony and answered, “Mr. Glacis.”

“…” The female attendant fell silent for two seconds before saying, “Sir, I have to remind you that Mr. Glacis is only considered a novice.”

“I understand. I will be responsible for my own decision.” Klein nodded with a smile.

“…Then please follow me.” The woman stood up and led Klein through a door beside the reception hall.

It was not a very long corridor and an open meeting room was situated at its end. There was enough sunlight and it was equipped with tables and chairs. There were newspapers, magazines, and paper cards. A faint coffee aroma drifted out.

About two rooms from the meeting room, the attendant gestured for Klein to stop. She sped up her pace and entered the room. She shouted gently, “Mr. Glacis, someone wishes for your divination.”

“Me?” A voice filled with surprise and doubt immediately sounded. Following that, there was the sound of a chair moving.

“Yes, which divination room would you like to use?” replied the lady without any emotion.

“Topaz Room. I like topaz.” Glacis appeared by the meeting room’s door and looked curiously at Klein who was waiting not far away.

He was a man in his thirties; his skin was slightly dark and his pupils were a dark green shade. Under his light, yellow and soft hair, he was dressed in a white shirt and black vest. A monocle hung from his chest and he seemed to have a good disposition.

The attendant did not say anything further as she opened the door to the Topaz Room which was next to the meeting room.

The curtains inside were tightly shut, making it dim. It appeared that only by doing so would one gain revelations from the gods and spirits to obtain an accurate divination outcome.

“Hello there. I’m Glacis. I never expected you to choose me for your divination.” Glacis gave a gentleman’s bow, briskly stepped into the room, and sat behind a long table. “Frankly, I’m only attempting divination for others. I do not have much experience. For now, I’m not a good fortune-teller. You still have a chance for regret.”

After Klein returned the bow, he entered and closed the door behind him.

the curtains, he said with a smile, “You are

is unable to accurately understand the meaning. This is the reason why divination exists and also why I joined this club. In this aspect, I still lack confidence. Let’s make the divination that follows an exchange, a free

or shake his head. Instead,

have a pretty well-paying and

he said so, he leaned his body forward slightly. He held his forehead with his right fist and tapped

that does not enhance the accuracy of my divination,” answered Glacis humorously. “Does your head hurt? Do you want

divine where an item is.” Klein had already thought

eyes, Glacis’s aura clearly presented itself. The orange colors by his lungs were dark and sparse.

not a symptom of exhaustion… Klein nodded in an indiscernible

for a few seconds before saying, “Then let’s do a

stacked tarot cards on

‘can it still be found.’ While

remember what the ancient notebook looked like. All he could do was repeat the question to

the thought, he skillfully shuffled and

the topmost card and pushed it in front of Klein. The card was

is facing away from

his instructions and turned the

end of the tarot card

an inverted

pity.”

attention was focused on the

in

spirit world with a higher-dimensional “me.” Tarot cards are only a convenient tool to read what the truth

whether the item is already in

and do it again.” Glacis

cut the deck while thinking of his

turning it vertical clockwise. He finished all the preparations

deep breath, Klein reached out his

be

he suddenly relaxed because the card was that of The

the looks of it, the item has not been taken by others yet,” interpreted Glacis with

though he was deep in thought. Then, he took out

was free?”

laughed as he

the

you for your generosity.” Glacis

shaking his hand, Klein took two steps back and turned around. He walked to the door and twisted

about to leave, he suddenly turned his head

Glacis, I suggest that you see a doctor as soon as possible.

asked Glacis