The result of the pocket watch divination left one feeling uneasy; even Lloyd himself suspected it was nothing more than feudal superstition.
About two or three seconds later, the matches burned out with unnatural speed, leaving charred marks on the table that formed a pattern devoid of any specific meaning or direction.
Scholar Kontin could not even be bothered to complain. He stared at the pattern, frowned, and looked disappointed. With his level of expertise in divination, he could draw no conclusions. Although the matches had moved on their own, which was somewhat peculiar, those were likely just the "Omens" leading up to the act, and the true conclusion should have been in the charred remains. It was a pity that, much like his previous attempts, the result lacked any clear direction.
Chapter 229