The witch Qingyun nodded, and then said: "I just received your request. You said you wanted to know something about "astrology"? "
"Well, I want to know, what are the consequences of using astrology to peek into your future? What is the serious price of this most taboo?"
Yuzhongjin asked her question.
"Why? You come to me to ask this?"
“Because you’ve been through this before.”
"You know me well?"
The witch Qingyun did not deny Yu Zhongjin's words, but was just surprised. She had never told anyone that she had peeked into her own future.
“These are all my guesses.”
Yuzhongjin then added: "And the person who introduced me to the Hikawa Shrine was Yunhe."
“I didn’t expect it to be like this.”
The witch Qingyun sorted out the situation in an instant and asked again: "But why are you curious about this question?"
"Because I made the same mistake as you, I got a peek into my future."
Yu Zhuanjin had to tell the witch Qingyun.
"what's the result?"
Upon hearing this, the witch Qingyun's expression changed slightly.
"Deep red is a bad omen."
"Why do you violate the taboo even though you know it's forbidden? Could it be that you can't resist your curiosity?"
"No, I didn't know it was taboo until I learned astrology, and when I knew it, I had already foreseen the consequences."
Yu Zhuanjin was extremely worried about this, but she also noticed another thing. Was the witch Qingyun spying on her future out of curiosity?
Sure enough, curiosity killed the cat.
"How come? Didn't the guy who taught you 'astrology' tell you three key points you must remember?"
After saying this, the witch Qingyun couldn't help but frown, her tone slightly annoyed and even filled with anger.
Things that astrologers must know should usually be warned to others before imparting knowledge. This is the rule!
“But I’m self-taught.”
In response, Yuzhongjin whispered.
"...That's okay."
The witch Qingyun was suddenly speechless.
"I want to know, is the reason why the divination showed a bad omen because I violated the taboo of not prying into my own future?"
Yuzhongjin asked rather nervously.
"No, using astrology to look into your future won't actually affect the results of your divination. It's just that you're going to have bad luck in the near future."
"Then this so-called taboo..."
"It's serious, but not too serious. In a sense, it's even an advantage. However, it might be a bit bad for you."
The witch Qingyun thought for a moment and said slowly: "Do you know what kind of spell "astrology" is?"
"Astrology is the study of the zodiac, which is the inference of various things in the world by observing the changes of celestial bodies, the sun, the moon and the stars. They predict all things in the world and can be used to peek into fate."
Yuzhongjin tells what she knows about "astrology".
"So what is destiny?"
The witch Qingyun asked again.
"Destiny, fate and luck are a 'pattern' in which things are carried out by a combination of constants and variables. Destiny is a constant, referring to a specific object; luck is a variable, which is the transformation of time and space."
Yuzhongjin described it with modern theory: "The so-called destiny is the process of a specific object being transformed in time and space."
"I have to admit, what you said makes sense."
The witch Qingyun clapped her hands in praise, but said regretfully: "But what the hell, what the hell~"
After saying that, he crossed his hands and made an "X" shape.
Then explain the reason.
"Yu Zhuanjin, in your heart, is fate predetermined and fortune fickle? Indeed, a centipede with a hundred feet cannot walk as fast as a snake; a rooster with two wings cannot fly as fast as a crow. All these destinies at birth seem to have been predetermined."
The witch Qingyun's expression gradually became gloomy, and she continued: "Each of us is a vassal of fate. We cannot change our own destiny. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and the four seasons change. We fight against fate and resist its injustice, but fate will not give us a chance to appeal. Its own meaning is that people can only take one path in their lives. Our resistance and obedience, all choices are planned by fate and are full of powerlessness..."
"……but!"
Suddenly, the witch Qingyun's tone changed drastically.
"Yu Zhuanjin, you absolutely, absolutely cannot define fate in this way. Once you define fate in this way, you have already lost to it. Remember, the so-called fate is actually nothing!"
The witch Qingyun waved her hand and warned Yuzhongjin in a decisive tone, saying: "It is just a concept and law of the human world that we have made up for the unknown life. However, this human world is not the world, but the relationship between people and people, which is composed of countless causes and effects."
"If you kill people, the relatives of the people you kill will seek revenge on you, so you are surrounded by bad omens. If you do good and save someone, you will be rewarded in the future. This is fate. Repaying kindness with evil and aiding the tyrant are all causes and effects. Fate is the law of how things work. It refers to everything from life and death to wealth and poverty. It is also the unchangeable past and the unpredictable future, because it only exists in the present. What you do at this moment is fate."
"But it is not fate that drives you to do this, it is your actions that shape your destiny."
……
"Destiny is unpredictable?"
Yu Zhuanjin heard the key information.
"Yes, that's it."
The corners of Runhong's mouth couldn't help but slightly rise. The witch Qingyun likes students who are open-minded because it makes communication easier without having to explain too much.
"So astrology's glimpse into the future..."
Yuzhong Jin gradually realized a possibility.
"...That's right. Destiny is constantly changing because of the present. The future is never certain. How can it be predicted?"
The witch Qingyun's expression became full of interest, and she asked Yuzhongjin again: "Or in other words, is "astrology" really just a glimpse into the future?"
"It's not a prediction, but the result has indeed come out, so the only possibility is..."
Yu Zhuanjin slowly expressed her guess: "It determines my future."
"...That's it!" The witch Qingyun was increasingly satisfied with Yu Zhuanjin's quick thinking and said, "The predecessor of astrology is the celestial spell, and its most important feature is that it controls the power of the stars."
"Since ancient times, the sun, moon and stars have been closely related to destiny and can even change the original destiny."
Yuzhongjin said in a low voice.
"Of course, we don't have that ability. We can only use 'astrology' to mobilize the power of the stars, and then cast the 'destiny' spell on ourselves."
The witch Qingyun said the result: "As for the result obtained, it is not groundless, but it is judged as the 'future' because it has a very high probability, and finally it is anchored by the power of the stars."
"It's easy to anchor yourself, but it's very difficult to remove it. Unless you have power comparable to the stars, or the status of a god, and can control it with your power and status, you will only suffer greatly. If the predicted result is good luck, then no matter what difficulties you encounter during the period, you will be able to overcome them. But if it is a disaster, you should be careful. No matter what your fortune is, there is a chance of disaster. That's why I say that breaking a taboo is not a small matter, but the problem is that your prediction will lead to a disaster."
“That’s the real trouble.”
……
"Is this true for all precognition?"
Yu Zhuanjin suddenly felt resistance to this spell, and understood that the other party clearly had a talent for "astrology", but he chose to give up without hesitation.
"No, that's not the case. If you want to use 'astrology' to give the target 'fate', you need three stages."
Shaking her head slightly, the witch Qingyun said, "The first is 'being allowed'. It counts only if the other party allows you to foresee the future, or your ability can force them to peek into the future. The second is the spell-casting ceremony, which is self-explanatory. The third, most important point, is 'knowing'."
"Know?"
"Yes. To cast a spell of 'fate', one must first know the 'future' that is being predicted. Therefore, astrologers can withdraw their predictions midway and not give them an anchor point. Hence the saying 'report good news but not bad news'. However, if the target is oneself, we do not have any right to choose or regret. This is also the source of the taboo of 'not predicting oneself'."
"So if you are cursed by 'fate', how can you avoid it?"
Yuzhongjin asked this question to the shrine maiden Qingyun.
"I told you, there's no getting around it."
The witch Qingyun expressed deep regret, but then said: "But it can be covered. If there is a divine weapon, the remaining divine power can offset it. Divine weapons have a 'mission', which is their destiny. It's like the Ten-fist Sword of the Hikawa Shrine. No matter how long the holders of the Ten-fist Sword have held it, as long as they draw the blade, they will inevitably fight with an extremely powerful monster, and this monster is most likely a snake monster."
"What about the replica of the Ten Fist Sword?"
Yu Zhuanjin suddenly remembered that if the divine weapon also carried a special fate, then whether Yunhe was affected, the latter could be holding a replica of the Ten Fist Sword in his hand!
"Of course, imitations are useless without divine power."
The witch Qingyun said as a matter of course.
"call--"
Yuzhong Jin breathed a sigh of relief, but then she changed her mind and realized that if she wanted to resolve the omen of her own great misfortune, the easiest artifact to find would be the Ten-fist Sword. However, the mission of fighting a powerful monster made her a little insecure. Now it was only a great misfortune. What if it became a fatal disaster after being covered up?
"There's no need to worry so much about a mere disaster. At most, you'll be extremely unlucky, but there's still a glimmer of hope. As long as you're careful, it'll be easy to get through. At least it's much better than my death. What's more, you bear the name of God. Believe in yourself, and believe in the honorable title you hold. He will protect you and keep you safe."
The witch Qingyun comforted her.
"It's just a disaster..."
That's right, it's just a sign of great disaster. At worst, after encountering the disaster, you can just change to another [copy] for refuge. Yu Zhuanjin himself knows many ways to avoid persecution.
……
"By the way, Yu Zhuanjin, can you tell me, are you and Yun He very close?"
The witch Qingyun's expression turned full of sexual interest, and she suddenly closed the distance, almost getting close to him, even though her spirit had no reality and only its shadow remained in the world.
Yuzhong Jin could still smell the elegant fragrance on the other person, and looking at the clean and clear eyes of the witch Qingyun, his gaze could not help but move elsewhere.
Guilty.
Whenever he thought of the fact that the other party was Yunhe’s “original wife”, Yu Zhuanjin couldn’t help feeling a little weak, that kind of subtle feeling.
"Hmm~ It's true. People who have been with Yunhe for a long time are very honest. Your expression and eyes betray you."
At this point, the witch Qingyun did not feel any shame or anger. Instead, she narrowed her eyes and continued, "Don't worry. You don't think I'm a threat to your relationship with Yunhe, do you? I'm just a dead person. My past is gone like smoke from a cooking stove. Although I'm reluctant, I have no choice but to let go. What's more, I did so many wrong things to Yunhe and rejected her three or five times. I have no right to hinder your intimacy..."
“…That’s not what you said!”
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhuanjin immediately became furious and refuted the witch Qingyun's unwarranted inference. Of course, the main reason was that he was anxious because he was proven right.
"Oh wow~"
The witch Qingyun covered her mouth with one hand, making people look down on her expression. However, her eyes like crescent moons proved that she was a little happy in her heart. Then she said, "I understand Yunhe better than you do. I know the feelings of that child..."
"So, you've become a scumbag?"
Yu Zhuanjin finally raised his eyes and looked at Qingyun.
"...scumbag? Hmm~ This word should be what I imagined it to mean, right?"
The witch Qingyun feels very fresh.
"I have to admit that I admire your knowledge, but I will never agree with a guy who plays with other people's feelings to speculate on Yunhe's inner thoughts without authorization."
Before this, Yuzhongjin had heard many stories about the shrine maiden Qingyun. She was powerful and talented, but there was little description of her personality. It was not very good, but not too bad either. She concluded the final evaluation from the many priests of the Hikawa Shrine was "a scumbag".
She kidnapped Yunhe when she was helpless, and when she fell in love, she resolutely rejected her. Even though the distorted love had already begun to emerge, she turned a blind eye and ignored it, which shaped Yunhe's current character.
Yu Zhuanjin might have to thank Qingyun, because of her, she and Yunhe became possible. Despite this, she would never agree that it was the right thing to do.
"Playing with feelings? Sure enough, I was right."
The witch Qingyun's expression remained the same as before, and she continued: "My talent is extraordinary. My innate trait of "inaction" enables me to quickly comprehend all spells, but it also makes my heart freer."
"but……"
Yuzhongjin wanted to refute.
"But this is not a reason for me to act recklessly. I know this better than you. I have lied to many people in my life, including my master, fellow disciples, and even Yunhe. I did whatever I wanted to do."
The witch Qingyun admitted this very straightforwardly.
"…Why do you do this?"
Yuzhuanjin couldn't understand.
"Do you want to hear my story?"
The witch Qingyun did not answer, but asked in return. However, before Yuzhongjin could speak, she opened her mouth and said, "I was originally born in Maple Village. When I was eight years old, I awakened my spiritual power and was taken to the Hikawa Shrine by my master. At that time, I was the strongest among my peers. Even the senior sister Qingping was behind me."
