"Do we have to wait until next time again? It's fine, as long as this interesting story can continue."
"Then, Mr. Watson, please turn over the final card."
Mr. Xiao En Asmon reminded him.
"Alright, let's see how lucky I am one last time."
Shade casually flipped over the card at the very center of the five-by-five grid, then tossed the "king" card onto the table.
The Demon Scholar was not disappointed in the slightest. Smiling, he handed Song of Cats and Dogs: Guardian of Eternity to Shade.
"Looks like your luck is still quite good."
Shade asked curiously:
"Another card. So, Mr. Asmon, will you be staying in this city for a while longer?"
"I'll probably remain for some time. Although the prophecy says that a great disaster will soon occur here, just as I said, these great cities where wealth accumulates and people's hearts grow restless are the most suitable places for scholars like me to find business."
He stood up and gave Shade a slight nod.
"The more prosperous and peaceful a place is, the more complicated its desires become. There are more people curious about mysterious demonic knowledge, or seeking to change their destiny through demons. Farewell, Mr. Watson. May we meet again in an unfamiliar city through some marvelous coincidence in the near future."
"Farewell, and thank you again for the cards."
Shade watched the Demon Scholar leave. Only when his footsteps gradually faded down the stairs did Megan emerge from between the bookshelves.
"See? You were playing cards after all."
The witch teased him. Shade waved Song of Cats and Dogs: Guardian of Eternity in his hand.
"That hardly counts as playing cards. Were you here the whole time?"
"I only came over when you were telling the ending of the story."
"Then did