COTE : Backed By Black Technology System

Kanda Shuichi used his money power on the couple at the front of the line, offering 20,000 points to buy their spot.

The guy almost agreed instantly upon hearing the number.

20,000 private points! For a third-year Class D student like him, that's half a month's living expenses. There's no reason to refuse.

But his girlfriend immediately stopped him.

"20,000 private points to get rid of us? Are you underestimating us? If you want our spot, 50,000 private points and I'll agree."

Ugly but has high hopes.

"I meant 20,000 each. Deal or not, make it quick."

The girl frowned and was about to say something when the guy quickly agreed, "Deal."

He had noticed the two people behind him getting restless. If his girlfriend refused again, those two would definitely take the offer first.

Seeing the deal was done, the two behind them looked disappointed.

If they had known, they would have spoken up when the offer was 20,000!

After transferring the points, the couple happily went to the back of the line. Their time was cheap anyway, or they wouldn't have come so early to get the first spot.

They had already been in line for over an hour, so they didn't mind waiting another two hours. They even decided not to get their fortune told today, thinking their luck was already great!

Standing at the front, Kanda Shuichi raised an eyebrow at Kamuro Masumi.

"See, easy solution, right?"

Kamuro looked exasperated, "I know you're rich, but this isn't how you should spend money."

"Spending 40,000 points to save two hours of queuing is worth it to me."

He had plenty of points and more coming in, so Kanda Shuichi didn't care.

Soon after, a staff member invited them in.

Wait, didn't it start at 10 AM?

It's not even 9:30 yet, and they're already open?

But for Kanda Shuichi, this was good. After the fortune-telling, they could shop or watch a movie.

Today, he would spend quality time with his dear Kamuro. Pets need love too!

After getting the signal that the fortune-telling had started, Kanda Shuichi and Kamuro Masumi walked through the curtain into the fortune-teller's room.

The room looked very mystical. In the dim light, a crystal ball about 11 to 12 cm in diameter sat on the table in front of them.

Between the table and the crystal ball was a very old and thick book, with the crystal ball on top.

Seeing this, Kanda Shuichi was reminded of scenes from Harry Potter.

Behind the crystal ball sat a hooded witch, her face hidden, making it impossible to tell her age.

"Wow, the atmosphere here is incredible."

Seeing the decorations in the room, Kanda Shuichi made a slightly exaggerated comment, and Kamuro nodded in agreement.

In front of the fortune teller were two round chairs without backs, clearly indicating where to sit.

After Kanda Shuichi and Kamuro Masumi sat down, the fortune teller took a small card reader from under the table and placed it next to the crystal ball.

Seeing this, Kanda Shuichi suddenly felt that this wasn't mystical at all.

"First, please pay the fee."

While speaking, the fortune teller offered several recommended packages, and Kanda Shuichi saw the top one, Tarot reading.

Is it using Tarot cards?

Interesting, let's go with that.

"I choose Tarot reading, to read my fate."

Since it's just for fun, let's enjoy it.

"I'll just take the basic one."

After paying the points, the fortune teller took out a deck of Tarot cards from under the table, a total of twenty-two cards, and spread them out in front of Kanda Shuichi, from the Fool to the World, showing them one by one.

Is this to show that there's no cheating?

"Please shuffle the cards."

Taking the Tarot cards handed over, Kanda Shuichi confirmed that some were upright and some were reversed, and the order was completely random.

"Only twenty-two main cards are needed?"

"Every fortune teller has their own method, right?"

The fortune teller's words left Kanda Shuichi speechless. That's true.

He then shuffled the cards a few times and placed them on the table.

Seeing Kanda Shuichi's actions, the fortune teller gestured with his right hand.

"Now please turn over the first three cards."

Following the instructions, Kanda Shuichi turned over the first Tarot card and placed it on the table. It was the reversed World.

"The World. The end of the Tarot deck, indicating a cycle has ended, and you will soon achieve success and rewards! But this is the reversed World, meaning everything is just beginning."

The fortune teller gestured for Kanda Shuichi to continue.

Next, Kanda Shuichi turned over the second Tarot card, the upright Fool.

"The Fool. This card also reveals new possibilities and beginnings, and being upright, it shares the same meaning as the reversed World."

The third card was the upright Death.

"Death. This card suggests great changes and a constantly renewing self-awareness. No matter how it ends, welcoming the result is the start of a new journey."

The fourth card was the upright Judgement.

"Judgement. This card signifies resurrection."

The fifth card was the upright Wheel of Fortune.

When the fifth card was turned over, the fortune teller didn't explain but sighed.

"You must have experienced significant changes recently, but don't lose heart. This is just the beginning of a new cycle... As long as you stay true to yourself, you will have a beautiful cycle."

The more Kanda Shuichi listened, the more surprised he became. How did this guy know so much about me?

So, is fortune-telling really this magical?

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When Kamuro was getting her fortune told, Kanda Shuichi didn't really pay attention. He kept thinking, could there really be supernatural powers in this world?

After all, his own system was quite buggy, so if there were supernatural powers, it wouldn't be that strange... right?

"Why are you so distracted?"

After leaving the fortune-telling room, Kamuro looked at Kanda Shuichi and frowned.

"No, I just think the fortune teller was really accurate."

Kanda Shuichi shook his head, trying to forget about it.

"By the way, you said you'd go shopping with me this morning, right?"

"Of course, have I ever lied to you?"

It seemed, he really hadn't?

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