Demon Hunter and His Cabin
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Chapter 226: Chapter 226 Divination Chapter 226: Chapter 226 Divination Hathaway looked at Roger with astonishment.

“To be able to articulate such a theory, this Gwent Card is indeed more than just a game.”

Clearly, the principles Roger had outlined dispelled some of Hathaway’s doubts.

Next, Roger carefully introduced Hathaway to the way Gwent Cards are played.

No, it was the method of divination.

“Subjective driving forces and objective facts construct our cognition of the world around us and also determine the fate and direction of every individual and event.”

“As the initiator of the divination question, you represent the subjective part, while I,”

Roger pointed to the set of cards by his side, “represent the objective reality.”

“The combination and cyclical interaction of these two systems allow us to discern the general direction of an event.”

Roger explained to Hathaway.

He picked up the Gwent Cards in his hand, “The next step is crucial. We need to select 10 cards from the full deck to use as our hand.”

“When choosing, you need to activate your Spiritual Energy as much as possible. The stronger the Spiritual Energy, the closer the connection with the surrounding world, and the closer the resulting outcome will be to the truth.”

“Of course, even if the person tested does not feel their own Spiritual Energy, it doesn’t matter. All things have a spirit, and a special guidance will allow them to pick the correct hand cards in an inexplicable way.”

Roger stretched out his hand.

“Now, please choose 10 cards for your hand.”

By this stage, almost all of Hathaway’s doubts had disappeared.

Although the so-called Gwent divination that Roger had shown her seemed like a game, through his narration, Roger made reasoned arguments, and each decision was consistent with the principles of Spiritual Energy divination.

This greatly boosted Hathaway’s confidence.

She slowly closed her eyes, and her ten fingertips lightly came together. In a world unseen by ordinary people, a faint white light flashed from her fingertips.

Then, Hathaway’s hands gently brushed over the backs of the cards.

“Whoosh!”

A soft sound, and 10 cards were neatly laid out on the table in front of Hathaway.

After she had done all this, she opened her eyes and looked at Roger across from her.

Roger nodded his head.

Compared to the last time they met, Hathaway’s Spiritual Energy had clearly increased.

The girl was very modest in her performance; her talent in the realm of Spiritual Energy was much higher than she claimed.

“It’s my turn.”

Roger was a Demon Hunter, lacking the abundant Spiritual Energy of a Spirit Medium.

However, as he had previously said, all things have a spirit.

The stronger the strength, the more Spiritual Energy is passively generated.

Roger relaxed his mind and drew ten cards from the deck.

“Best two out of three. We can now begin.”

“Relax a bit. Don’t focus your mind on the content of the divination, but pay attention to the cards in your hand, treating the whole divination process as a game.”

“Let it happen naturally, and the result at the end of the game will be the content of our divination.”

The rules of Gwent Cards were not complicated, and for a Spirit Medium whose perceptions were more advanced than those of the average person, mastering it was very quick.

Hathaway gently flipped over the cards, and after a brief glance, she had a clear understanding of the information on the cards and their respective positions.

She then could accurately play each card without the need to continue looking.

Thinking it over, Catherine suddenly realized a problem.

“I represent the subjective decisions and efforts of the inquirer, and you, standing on my opposite side, are like the objective reality.”

The girl looked at Roger.

“Does this mean that from another perspective, you represent a different subjectivity, and I am like the opposite reality?”

“Clever!”

Roger gave a thumbs up in praise.

Hathaway’s eyes sparkled.

“A divination can yield two answers?”

“That’s really amazing.”

“If the number of people divining increases, wouldn’t it become more accurate and restore the true reality as much as possible?”

Roger nodded in agreement.

“There is indeed that possibility, though at this stage Gwent only has four factions, and as a whole, its operational rules are still somewhat weak. In the future, when there are enough factions expanded,”

“The scenario you mentioned might truly be achievable.”

Excitement grew on Hathaway’s face as she looked at Roger, her gaze carrying a hidden admiration.

“Let’s begin!”

“Although this is my first time, I’ve never lost in any kind of sequence game since I was a child.”

The stubborn and competitive girl from the bar emerged once again.

“That’s not necessarily the case.”

Roger smiled.

“Winning and losing are also part of destiny.”

“Don’t forget this is more than just a game.”

“Humph!”

Hathaway obviously did not agree.

“I prefer to take destiny into my own hands.”

“Subjective and objective influences are interdependent, promoting each other. This method of divination is truly unprecedented. Even if Gwent cards don’t have divination effects right now, just the idea alone is enough to change the world of Spirit Mediums!”

“No one has ever brought up such a novel and comprehensive proposal before.”

“Even if the deck has some flaws, as long as we can promote it worldwide and all Spirit Mediums work together,”

“Many years later, we will have a viable means of divination that can be handed down.”

Hathaway’s eyes shone with wonder.

“Do you know, Roger, you might very well change the world of divination for Spirit Mediums!”

Seeing the sparkle in Hathaway’s eyes, Roger felt more confident about the question he had just asked.

The conquest of Nivagard had begun!

“Ladies first!”

The world’s first Gwent card duel officially started.

The rules of Gwent are simple, and the process did not seem particularly thrilling. Roger, with his extensive experience, got a strong set of cards from the beginning.

He won two rounds decisively.

When the final result came out, the remaining Gwent cards on the table suddenly emitted a faint glow.

“Now’s the time.”

“Say your divination question in your heart.”

Hathaway nodded, then closed her eyes.

Across from her, Roger silently recited his own question.

“Will I be clapping for love with the lady before me tonight?”

“Swish!”

Spiritual Energy was hidden within the cards, and the images on the cards finally settled.

Roger took out the paper Hathaway had just written on.

“Let’s start interpreting the cards.”

In the process of Spirit Mediums’ divination, card interpretation is often considered the most critical step.

Even the slightest error can lead to a completely different outcome; this process also tests sensitivity to Spiritual Energy and experience in divination the most.

The first round was not easy for Roger. Hathaway did not seem like a beginner at all, and as they challenged each other, it was almost as if they had exhausted all their resources.

By the time they reached the second round, there were not many cards left in either of their hands.

“At around ten o’clock tonight, will I be in a good mood?”

Reading the writing on the paper, Roger looked helplessly at Hathaway across from him.

“Your question even specifies the time down to the hour.”

“It seems you really have faith in my ability, don’t you?”

“Haha.”

Hathaway laughed softly, glancing at the clock on the coffee-colored wall, with the hour hand pointing just at the right position.

“The timing is just perfect.”

“Gwent master, Mr. Roger.”

“Begin the card interpretation.”