233 Divination (4)

"That white-haired old lady with a high pitch and condescending voice?" he sighed. "I met her a few months ago, like you, she suggested that I come to this town as well."

Ai's face changed as she heard that. Her shoulders sagged instantly, understanding her master had been playing her a fool for some time now.

"That doesn't change anything," Ai said. "Will you let me come with you?"

"I guess there's no harm." Gale shrugged. "And I fear I can't stop you if you want to join the trial. It's always better together than to suffer alone."

"Thank you." Ai's face softened as she let out a breath. "I think I should try to divine as much as I can about the trials. I have a feeling that I won't be able to after we enter the trial."

The others waited as Ai lost herself in burning her replenished fortune. A little while later, her body shuddered as she coughed out blood. Her divination broke.

Wang Li came forward to support the girl.