Chapter 18 Jacqueline went on . " Astrology divides into two branches : one is Chronoselect , the other is Fate's Resolve . 20 vouchers " Chronoselect is about choosing the right moment in time - useful for forecasting weather and setting auspicious hours . Fate's Resolve is about answering people's uncertainties and the questions they bring . " Now , I will teach you the practical techniques for both branches ." Jacqueline picked up a Seer's Orb , closed her eyes to feel it for a moment , and spoke in a low , mysterious voice . " Chronoselect practitioners , take up your Seer's Orbs . Fill them with the energy from within you , focus , and meditate . What sort of star- pattern do you see ? What appears in your mind ? " When the pattern becomes clear enough , it will project onto the orb . Open your eyes , and the orb will guide your choice . " A dozen students holding Seer's Orbs blinked their eyes open one after another , staring at their implements with bewilderment . They had seen nothing ; the result left them feeling thoroughly defeated . Jacqueline said , " Beginners are not yet proficient with the stars , and their inner worlds are not strong enough . Don't worry - with practice you will improve ." Lorrayne also opened her eyes quietly . She looked down at the astrolabe in her hands and felt this method probably wasn't for her . No matter how wildly her mind ran , when Lorrayne opened her eyes she only saw a green astrolabe ; all imagination evaporated . She didn't even know what kind of astrolabe it was or why it was so green . Her thoughts started to wander in odd directions . After finishing the Seer's Orb demonstration , Jacqueline turned to the Tarot . " As for the resolvers , your main task is to interpret the cards . " Clear your mind through meditation so you won't be disturbed by external things ... begin shuffling ... Think precisely about the question you want to ask - the more detailed , the better - then draw the Tarot cards , lay out a spread , and begin the reading . " Based on the celestial houses and imagery the cards display , provide an answer . Remember : whether your answer is correct must be judged by you . " The room filled with the rustling of cards , sounding like a steady , light rain . Lorrayne stared at the astrolabe , trying to read houses and images from its surface , but her eyes hurt and she couldn't find any difference anywhere . The second method failed too . Lorrayne wondered . So how am I supposed to use this astrolabe ? Drop a few copper coins inside and shake it ? But there're no copper coins here . Will the copper coins in my purse do as substitutes ? " Lorrayne thought it over carefully and decided no . ' Even if copper coins can stand in , I still won't know how to interpret the omens . Am I using the most primitive method - throw it into a bonfire and read its cracks ? Soon , Lorrayne rejected that idea . An astrolabe would be ruined by a single burn ; she couldn't use a fresh one for every reading . By the tune Astrology class ended , Lorrayne still hadn't found a use for it . She threw her head back and sighed . It seems I really have no talent for divination , ' she thought . This course looked like one to abandon , though Lorrayne worried whether failing the final might get her expelled . Melancholy , she left the classroom Astrology is beyond her , but I still have Equestrian class tomorrow and need to prepare . First dung , have to buy a horse ! With money now in her pocket , Lorrayne straightened her back three degrees when she saw Troy again . Po Chapter 18 " Here ' Today's pay " She pulled a gold coin out and placed it into Troy's hand . " A gold coin " Troy exclaimed , surprised , as if asking why she'd suddenly become generous . Lorrayne replied , " Like I promised , one gold coin a day " Troy looked doubtful . You're really that kind ? You're not up to something , are you ? " 20 vouchere It was plain to see he'd been rattled - hired at a low rate for two days and put down once . Troy could hardly believe he was worth a single gold com " If you don't want it , give it buck Lorrayne said . " I want it . " Troy snapped , tucking the coin away fast and turning to slip it into his pouch . Lorrayne rolled her eyes . This line always works " Did you track down the person who trailed me yesterday ? " she asked . " That's exactly what I wanted to tell you ? Troy said , turning back with a serious look . " The man ran into your academy and never came back out . " Lorrayne frowned . So you're saying it's someone from the academy ? " She thought . So I guessed wrong ? It isn't someone from outside trying to kill me , but someone inside the school ? " Did you get a clear look at him ? " Lorrayne asked . Troy shook his head . " Not really . He had a sword at his want and moved well - probably a swordbearer " Lorrayne gave a blank stare . " That's the same as saying nothing " Troy ignored her and added . " He was fast . His cloak had magic runes for wind and concealment , and his grip on the sword was unusual -likely a knight from some nations . Hearing this Lorrayne felt her stomach drop a little . She thought . If I remember right , Highborn students aren't allowed to bring retamers into the academy So where had this Knight come from ? Besides , Winnie and Halk said the ground beneath the academy was inscribed with protective magic arrays , Qutaders couldn't get in So this krught must have another identity within the school - either a teacher or a student ' Lorrayne thought . The latter is more likely . A student can finish in as little as three years , whereas a teacher stays indefinitely This knight is probably a retainer studying alongside some Highborn wion . " Weyna can be ruled out . She threatened me yesterday , saying she'd summon a paladin from the Holy Curia to expose her , if that knight belonged to Vyma , she wouldn't go to such lengths Achiesa can be maled out too . The person she sent to investigate hasn't returned yet , there's no reasons to kill you . But with thione Eulated . Eve nobody left to suspect " Loryne Kasund her beach in muld irritation " Troy , have you traced where that fellweaver Spider came from Tros replied in a sarcastic base . Tie a neonbearer , not a detective . And you did say I only needed to protect you- " " Hold on . " Larryme cu buat radying hare mot " Fine , I didist really expect you to have solved it . " Iserene added . " I've got they things to do today : Come on - help me pack a horse , then let's go buy a home . " Try Extimed quietly burdaniel Pet Altes an alarm of aging , Lostaynes parse was half - empty bile hoogte a buntadunter bay male picked as a quien courtyard near the acutery , and finally hired a mand . In total , she spent thirty- equation Ad Troller that some of the of you want anything to eat , sell Hella and she'll make it for P Chapter 18 you . " Bella was the maid's name . She was only seventeen , orphaned , previously working at an aunt's house ; a pitiful sort . Lorrayne sighed softly , but then she noticed Troy had stopped . 20 vouchers " What's wrong ? " Her heart jumped . Lorrayne feared someone was following them again . Troy fixed her with a strange look , his voice hoarse . " You want me to move in ? " " Why are you looking at me like that ? " Lorrayne said casually . " If you don't want to move in , don't . I'm just worried you have nowhere to stay . " Troy dropped his gaze and his voice grew raspier . " I don't have a place to stay . I've been sleeping at taverns . 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