They all call me Great Master

If you asked all the "Mystic Side Persons" on the East Coast what secret technique they most yearned for, it would undoubtedly be any technique that could make them stronger.

But if you asked them to choose a technique that was essential, it would definitely be Divination Art.

However, everyone who practiced and studied Divination Art knew a truth—life was full of uncertainties, just as you could never know what the next piece of chocolate would taste like.

And, Divination would give you a slight chance to peek at what was to come.

Perhaps you picked up the box, using the sunlight to see through it.

Perhaps you tilted the box, looking through the gaps to check inside.

But you must never rely on Divination.

Because, when using the sunlight, the sun could hurt your eyes and make you see incorrectly.

Because, when looking through the gaps, you see not just one piece of chocolate.

Therefore, Divination is not one hundred percent accurate.

And if it is not one hundred percent accurate, then it can be considered one hundred percent incorrect.

"Divination is really something to both love and hate."

Imperial Court Mage "Xarlico" uttered such a sentiment when he was officiating the wedding of his friends, court jester "Harrington" and Court Lady "Lith."

Because, in his divination, his friend "Harrington" should have remained lifelong bachelors just like him.

But who would have thought, his friend actually got married and even enjoyed a happy marriage, having a son the next year, a daughter the third year, and another son the fourth year.

And him?

Truly remained single for life.

In certain rumors, it's suggested that this Imperial Court Mage, after his friend's wedding, as if prompted by it, also started seeking his other half.

Then, he was hammered by the Imperial Grand Knight.

Then, he was smashed by witches using crucibles.

Then, he was mocked by the succubus from the magicians of the West Coast.

In the end…

This Imperial Court Mage truly remained single for his entire life.

Of course, these are all rumors, which many believe to be false.

Even if the source of the rumors was this court mage's disciple…

Same goes for Hercules.

After all, it's well known that Master Hercules liked to joke with people.

But Yula's Divination Art was different.

Yula was confident that her Divination Art could achieve one hundred percent accuracy.

Because—

She was backed by the "Lady of Suffering."

She employed Divine Divination.

Under the stimulation of pain, the lady's Spirituality pulsed several times before quickly stabilizing, and by the time Yula fully recovered, she had already obtained the answer.

Arthur really knew the content of that book.

The initial evidence didn't stop this lady in her tracks.

She drew her Divination Knife, preparing for a second divination.

"Is there someone from Arthur Kredos around Toran?"

The lady was not new to Divination, she knew well that the power of Divine Divination came from its 'uniqueness.'

To put it simply, in this round of Divination, no other deities should emerge.

Once other deities appeared, not only would the Divination no longer be accurate, but the diviner would also suffer from 'Divine Punishment.'

Yula certainly did not want to burst open, but she wanted to know more.

So, clever Yula chose a middle-ground approach.

Since the 'God of the Inland River' might appear, she completely omitted him and instead used minor details to deduce backwards.

If Toran had rebelled, he must have joined under Arthur Kredos.

At this moment, there must also be people from Arthur Kredos around him.

It surely wouldn't be the 'God of the Inland River' personally hosting him, right?

That would be blasphemous!

That would be worthy of burning!

Pfft!

The Divination Knife plunged into her abdomen once again.

This time it was even more painful than before.

Yula knew this was the backlash of Divine Divination.

If Divine Divination was used repeatedly in a short period, not only would it greatly drain physical and mental energy, but it would also lead to some irreversible damages.

Arcana Level, 1 time.

Great Arcana Level, 2 times.

Entrant, 3 times.

This was the warning she found in that ancient manuscript regarding consecutive divination attempts — a manuscript she had always carefully preserved.

As for turning it in?

She would, of course, turn it in.

But certainly not now.

She would do so when she stood at a higher position.

And that time would surely not be far off.

This time...

She would definitely succeed!

The obsession deep in her heart made Yula perceive the pain within her body more clearly.

"Spirituality" boiled up once again.

In a daze, she even heard Grindelwald introducing himself.

Confirmed!

Confirmed!

The "God of the Inland River" really stood behind Arthur Kredos!

If that was the case, the previous plan was incomplete!

A new plan needed to be formulated —

Collaboration!

Cooperate with Arthur Kredos!

Together, eliminate everyone from the "Inland River Cult" at the Port Doldot, and at the same time, peep into the true strength of Arthur Kredos.

If possible, continue the collaboration and attack the origin of the "Inland River Cult."

If not, let him become cannon fodder...

Even, we could annex the territory he belonged to in South Los!

A plan with a very clear objective emerged in Yula's mind.

But, immediately, the lady was taken aback.

Because —

The stakes!

The lady did not have the appropriate stakes.

The "Spirit Medium" from the South Los believed in fair trade, and to cooperate with him, one inevitably needed to bring forth some stakes.

As for mere verbal promises of cooperation?

The Spirit Medium from South Los would not approve of it.

In fact, she could not approve either.

What should she do?

The anxiety deep in Yula's heart caused the lady's hands, which were bandaging her wounds, to pause.

The feeling of being unable to seize the opportunity right before her eyes because of these trivial details was truly agonizing.

The lady couldn't help but curse her own previous rash decisions.

In order to successfully infiltrate the "Inland River Cult," she not only used her "Entry" level strength as a stake against the contract, but she also had all her props securely hidden at the Port Doldot in Seberlin.

Go and retrieve them now?

It was simply impossible.

No one could accomplish this task.

To carry out this undercover mission, Yula's original identity had already died.

And the new identity?

It was even cleaner.

This doomed her anonymity in the "Pain Church."

However, even if she could assign those worshippers, Yula would not disclose the location of her equipment and props to them.

As for Joe?

That bit of inheritance was what she eyed.

The Spirit Medium from South Los indeed had a lover rich as a nation.

"Damn it, damn it!

Do I really have to give up?"

Amidst anxiety, Yula began to curse softly.

And after Yula cursed a few times, the lady's body suddenly shook, and as her eyes rolled back, that tentacle crawled out of her ear once again.

And it continued to spin a web.

But unlike before, when it covered Yula's face,

This time...

It spat into Yula's hand.