Of course, Miss Eden would not accept Shade's thanks. She corrected him:
"God Summoner, please don't say that. I didn't cheat for you just now. Those were all your own choices."
"President Lenormand and I were on your left and right respectively. When choosing cards, the odds of us both picking the one facing the opposite direction were very low. Miss Eden, you knew beforehand that the card on my side was the king, didn't you?"
The Sorceress did not answer that question:
"Following the clue you gave me, I found Lake of Cherub on the outskirts of Huntington."
"Oh?"
Shade had not expected her to move so quickly.
"Did That Lady give you any guidance?"
Miss Eden nodded, then shook her head.
"That Lady told me that although this era does not permit mortals to directly ascend to demigodhood, my current power can indeed still improve within the Thirteenth Ring. She gave me a trial, but she also showed me the path ahead. Though my power did not improve directly, That Lady gave me a Ring of Fate that had already resonated with me—Sacred Fate.
"I will use this Fate to fight Mr. Snake. After the War of Fate ends, I will also know the path to continue onward. God Summoner, this time, I truly have to thank you."
Shade had not expected the Intellect Angel to grant a Ring of Fate either, but the Church becoming stronger was also a good thing for him.
"The fact that you were able to meet That Lady and receive her help means That Lady recognizes you. I merely pointed you in the right direction."
Of course, Miss Eden knew Shade was only being modest.
"At present, the Bent Arcs and forged rings the Five Gods Church can provide you with are