National strategy is like playing chess, where time is initially spent to strategically place pieces and little by little lure the progression of the game until finally checkmating the opponent. However, due to unexpected moves from the opponent or external interferences, the game does not always develop as predicted. The uncontrollable factors encountered in geopolitical strategy—which is far more expansive and complex than any chess game—are incomparable to those in a simple board game, therefore plans meticulously designed often end up unrecognizable in the end.
Although Li Lin is the omnipotent Mother Goddess's proxy on earth, the closest existence to the divine, even he cannot predict every single event occurring in every corner of the world, let alone break through the constraints of the chaotic domain to precisely foretell every minor future. The Divine Agent is undoubtedly powerful, but not omnipotent.
