As a novice "diviner" stepping into the world of esoteric studies, Caine wouldn't claim to know much, but he was certainly more informed than the average person. He was clear that divination methods could be categorized into three broad types based on the source of their "insight." The first category includes tarot, playing cards, pendulum, oracle staff, and dream interpretation—methods that draw upon the "insight" gained through direct spiritual and ethereal communication between the practitioner and the inquirer. However, pendulum and oracle staff techniques demand a high level of spiritual awareness, as well as familiarity with spiritual and stellar entities—non-exceptional individuals often fail to receive clear and distinct "insight." Tarot, on the other hand, relies on pre-established symbolic elements, allowing even ordinary people's intuitive, somewhat vague "insight" to be effectively expressed. Dream interpretation occupies a middle ground between these approaches. The second method involves numerology, astrology, and all their derived forms. The diviner gathers objective information from the person or from natural changes, calculates, infers, and interprets the results—thus, the initiative lies not with the inquirer but with the diviner. The third method relies on external third-party forces beyond both the diviner and the inquirer. Klein remembered from his previous life the phenomena of spirit writing and spirit tables, which fall into this category. Through specific rituals, one requests direct answers from unknown, mysterious entities. While ordinary people typically fail, should a rare occurrence happen—especially when communicating with entities that are hostile or simply overwhelming enough to cause the inquirer to collapse—the outcome often becomes dramatic. The "mirror divination" mentioned by Haines Vancent just fits this method—within esoteric traditions, mirrors serve as portals to the unknown, to the strange, to the spiritual realm. Thus, Klein paused outside the conference room, intending to listen to the renowned diviner's explanation and decide whether to inform the captain and make a midnight trip to copy the gas meter readings from the other side. Of course, there are safety measures for mirror divination: one can seek answers from seven orthodox deities. While ordinary people may find it difficult to receive genuine revelations, at least no risks or complications arise. However, when divination is strictly regulated—for instance, by night-watchers or those undergoing penance—the request is made to specific deities or mystical entities believed by certain organizations. Moreover, if the practitioner fabricates elements on their own—such as a particular word or attribute—there's a risk of drawing unforeseen attention. In this world endowed with extraordinary power, similar divinations invariably unfold toward extremely unfavorable outcomes. Even Caine begins to suspect that the original occupant, along with Welch and Naya, based on the Antigonus family's records, had performed a similar "black divination." At this point, Haynes clearly explained to the five members the principles behind mirror divination and began describing the specific process: "First, select an appropriate date and time according to the deity you personally venerate—this can be determined using the *Handbook of Astrology*. For instance, we all know that Sundays symbolize the Night Goddess, representing rest; furthermore, the hours between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m., 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to midnight are lunar hours, governed by the Night Goddess. Therefore, diviners who venerate the Night Goddess may conduct their 'mirror divination' during these time slots on Sundays." The foundation was indeed solid... Caine slightly nodded, using the partially shaded door of the conference room as a subtle backdrop. Undoubtedly, under the mutual checks among the seven churches, certain esoteric knowledge has indeed seeped out—for instance, the *Handbook of Astrology* offers many symbolic interpretations. Yet without magic potions or extraordinary powers, ordinary people find it nearly impossible to achieve the desired effects. At this moment, he felt like a lecturer... Haines Vancent couldn't hear Klein's inner thoughts, and instead calmly went through his detailed preparations. Once the members had taken notes, he continued: "After completing your bath, ensure all curtains are drawn and the door is securely locked and closed. Then, light a candle and place it in front of the mirror. With sincere devotion, pray to your chosen deity—keep your request simple, avoid elaborate phrasing. Repeat this prayer seven times. Then, gently lift your mirror and set it down on the floor—very gently. Pay close attention to how it breaks; that is the divine revelation you have received. I'll now go over several key symbolic elements." Ah, this is indeed the authentic 'Mirror Divination.' Klein exhaled in relief, took a slow step into the conference room, and sat back in his previous seat, finishing off the last of his southern Will coffee. By 'authentic,' he meant that revelations could indeed be obtained, though the actual interpretation remained largely elusive. 【By the time I reach this point, I hope the readers take note of our domain name ??????????.??????】 When the "exceptional ones" receive a response at this stage, they can directly see a clear image in the mirror, gaining more specific insights! Since the symbolic representations formed after the breakage are numerous, Hainas spoke at length, and even when Edward Steff had completed the readings for others and returned to the conference room, he still hadn't finished. Edward sipped at the Tibetan black tea and murmured a soft sigh. "There have been so many twists and trials, so many hardships—yet eventually, the dawn will come. Hm, no one knows exactly when that dawn will arrive. For instance, your journey hasn't been smooth, but you will surely make it alive. After all, the dead never come to dispute my words." He had missed the entire beginning of Heinas's "Mirror Divination Course," and thus overlooked the concept of "survivor bias." "Indeed," Klein smiled, adding, "the survivor bias—many statistics often reflect only those who have survived, overlooking the ones who have not. This leads to a clear bias." "Yes, Emperor Roser is truly a philosopher," Edward remarked with admiration. ...Klein lifted the now-empty coffee cup, pretending to take a sip. Throughout the afternoon, the members were deeply immersed in horoscope and mirror divination readings, occasionally stopping by to chat with Klein and Edward. At such times, Caine diligently fulfilled the informal duties of a member of the Night Watch team, gently steering them away from ideas that might involve the extraordinary or pose potential dangers. Yet, the thing he most wished to accomplish remained unfulfilled—he had encountered several visitors who had come to inquire, none of whom had chosen him to offer a divination. "Perhaps I'll have to take the initiative next time and go out to 'greet' them, delivering a few lines like, 'You're plagued by misfortune,' 'Unfortunate events will befall you soon,' or 'Nothing will go smoothly for you in the near future'? No—that doesn't sound like the work of a true seer." Reflecting on this, Caine shook his head with a touch of self-mockery. He picked up his staff, stood up, and bid farewell. At half past five, Edward Steff wore his coat and was about to leave the divination club when he suddenly spotted a familiar figure. "Good afternoon, Gracis. Long time no see," he greeted warmly, noticing that his friend, sharing the same interests, was dressed in his usual formal attire, with a black tie and a single pair of spectacles resting in Then he noticed that the other’s complexion was quite poor, and even the soft, pale hair showed signs of dryness. "Good afternoon, Edward… cough, cough." Grace’s suddenly pressed his fist against his mouth and cleared his throat. Edward asked with concern, "Are you unwell?" "A serious illness—indeed, it progressed to pneumonia. If it hadn’t been for my wife encountering a particularly skilled apothecary who prescribed some miraculous remedies, you might have had to go to the cemetery to see me," Grace said, full of relief and gratitude. "Lord, I can hardly believe it—how healthy you used to be! Look at you now—so frail! I predicted this last week, and there were no signs at all that you’d fall ill so severely," Edward remarked, moving his cane in astonishment. "My own divination results also match what you've given—perhaps we aren't yet qualified as proper diviners. And, and..." Gracis suddenly remembered the incident on Monday, his expression growing unusually serious. At that moment, the graceful Miss Angelaika approached, bowing with a gentle smile. After exchanging greetings, she first inquired about Gracis's health and offered a few suggestions, then casually added, "Mr. Gracis, the Mr. Moretti who visited you last time has also joined the club." "Mr. Moretti who visited me last time?" Gracis's eyes instantly brightened, "Good heavens, where is he?" "He has already left," both Angelaika and Edward found it hard to understand Gracis's unusually intense reaction. Gracis hurriedly paced a few steps, then exclaimed, "If he comes again and I'm not in the club, please make sure to find out exactly when he plans to return!" "Gracis, what on earth is going on?" What did Mr. Klein Moretti do for you?" Edward asked inquisitively. Gracis raised his arm, meeting Edward and Angela's probing glances with an impassioned tone and replied: "He is truly, truly, truly magical..." As he swept his arm downward, Gracis emphasized the three "truly" with a resonant voice. "Doctor!"