After the coin spun into the air and turned to ashes as it fell, a pale violet glow bright enough to draw in the Outlander's soul shone in her eyes:
"You must mail this letter when you return to the City of Time Wheels hotel tonight, or the inspiration you just received will become invalid. The location cannot be changed—it must be the Drowned Ghost Tavern. The time must be between seven-thirty and eleven-thirty on Friday night.
"At that time, five card players will come to the tavern for various reasons, then sit at the same table by coincidence. Lady White will appear and ask whether you are willing to play cards."
Luvia paused slightly:
"Yes, in public, in that noisy tavern. You will play a card game crucial to this island, but Lady White's power will prevent the other people in the tavern from noticing you. The Drowned Ghost Tavern stays open all night, so you can play for a long time."
Shade picked up his pen and continued writing the letter, leaving only the time blank:
"Can the rules of the game be divined?"
"No. The rules are obscured by the power of the Old Gods of Fate. Unless we are willing to use up the other two coins, even I cannot learn them."
Shade was rather surprised. He had thought it completely impossible to divine, but Luvia's power always exceeded his expectations.
The diviner then added:
"The last piece of information I learned is that if you bring a flower with you, the card game will be somewhat more favorable."
Shade laughed.
"Why would I bring flowers when meeting Major Rades? Besides, I'll be using Old Mr. Charat's Character Card. I don't actually want him to win."
"Bring one anyway, just in case. You do not have