episode_0004
by fnovelpiaChloe glanced at her watch. It was 10:30 AM. There was still an hour left before class ended.
“Then, when did the manifestation of divine power begin? To know that, we need to go back to the very distant past, to the very beginning, when the Creator descended to the earth. According to the Bible… .”
Elin, who sat next to Chloe, kept nodding off and dozing off even though she had already woken her up several times. Theology class was just as boring and uninteresting.
The reason was that Professor Antonelli’s class was conducted in a solemn and quiet atmosphere. Chloe felt that the atmosphere of the class was different from what she had expected and was a little difficult.
“… So, in the end, the power of divine power is a grace that anyone can use if they meet certain conditions. This is possible because they are humans who have accepted divinity from the beginning. ”
The lecture content had already filled three empty pages of her notebook. Only an hour had passed since class began, but Chloe’s hands were busy.
Professor Antonelli’s lecture was a class that was close to condensing the actual situation. There was no unnecessary content in the class, and there was nothing unimportant. It was to the extent that it was safe to say that all the content learned in class today would be on the second semester exam.
However, it was not just about difficult content. There was sufficient explanation, and if you had any questions later on, you could figure out the answers on your own based on the explanation.
‘There are parts I don’t quite understand… I guess I’ll have to see the professor separately later.’
Chloe underlined the parts she didn’t understand and made a resolution. There was still a lot she didn’t know.
“The Bible says that the good shepherd is willing to lay down his life for his lambs. We, who live in an age of magic and divinity, must not forget this grace. That is the conclusion.”
With those words, Professor Antonelli paused the class for a moment. Chloe, who had been diligently taking notes of Professor Antonelli’s words, took a moment to relax her fingers and catch her breath.
Even though Professor Antonelli was conducting the class without any interruption, he often gave breaks of about 2-3 minutes. Thanks to this, students who were having a hard time keeping up were able to catch up somehow.
A high-level lecture that takes into account the students’ abilities. Chloe thought to herself that it was a good idea to come to the Academy. Although she was part of the Ministry of Magic, theology and magic were closely related, so she was able to achieve success in her studies.
As she was loosening her hands and relieving her heavy eyes, a slender arm slid up from the front row of the classroom. Chloe stopped rubbing her eyes.
“Professor. I think that theology, which is based on divine power, is fundamentally inferior to magic.”
It was Adelheid’s daughter. Chloe opened her eyes wide and focused on her words.
“In academic circles, the dominant view is that divine power is an unknown power that is classified as a somewhat ambiguous category whose proof is not yet clear. Compared to simple magic that can be used by anyone, miracles using divine power with a limited scope and clear limits do not seem very useful.”
A slightly sharp tone. The eyes of the students who filled the classroom widened. In the air that had suddenly frozen, Adelheid Youngae continued to speak.
“Therefore, I think modern theology is now a dead science that is close to liberal arts. I don’t know about the past, but I think theology should be seen as a science that assists magic.”
“… What do you want to say?”
Professor Antonelli’s expression distorted. At Professor Antonelli’s questioning words, Adelheid Youngae snorted.
“Please refrain from teaching classes that go beyond the scope of modern theology. That’s what I meant.”
The classroom is once again filled with silence. Professor Antonelli and Adelheid Youngae exchange glances without backing down, as if they were having a staring contest.
Chloe gulped— swallowed dry saliva. She couldn’t understand why Lady Adelheid was being so sharp. Finally, Professor Antonelli’s mouth opened.
“The flexibility of magic that uses magical power. Of course, this is a difficult quality to discuss in miracles that deal with divine power.”
A dry, rough, flat voice. Maybe that’s why Chloe clenched her fists without realizing it.
“The claim that theology itself is closer to liberal arts than practical studies is also correct, since most ordinary people, except for professional priests, find it difficult to use divine powers.”
“Then—”
“However, it can be seen that this is a wrong approach to theology.”
Professor Antonelli raised his fist. Professor Antonelli’s fist, which had stopped at his chest, slowly began to open. And then, it appeared in the classroom.
It is, it is….
“What… .”
“… What is that.”
“ and… .”
It is the proof of theology itself.
Just like a flower in full bloom, each fingertip, each fingertip, the softly blooming golden color fills the classroom.
Before long, golden waves were spreading evenly throughout the classroom. The students’ eyes did not seem to take their eyes off Professor Antonelli’s hand.
A geometrically perfect balance that would make students of the Department of Magic drool, a truly exquisite ensemble of divine powers. A single flower made of gold was in full bloom on Professor Antonelli’s palm.
It didn’t end there. The pure essence itself that originated from one flower, more and more flowers shyly revealed their inner flesh. One flower, two flowers, and eventually five flowers bloomed in his hands.
“Tae, the flower of the beginning… .”
The student sitting behind Chloe muttered absentmindedly.
An ancient method of proof of faith used by priests when discussing ranks. The flower of the beginning. Five flowers bloomed.
“Ah… .”
All the students sitting in this classroom, including Adelheid Yeongae, were speechless. Elin, who had just woken up, was no exception.
Its beautiful geometric perfection is on a different level from the magic circles used in the world of magic. No, it is incomparable. It is on a completely different level of complexity from the magic circles that are made up entirely of points, lines, and shapes.
Even though it has a structure that transcends such limitations, it does not feel repulsive. Rather, its dense and compact structure is heartbreakingly beautiful.
It is the golden flower. The perfection of all things. The crystallization of harmony.
It is so fantastic that it makes you exclaim in awe. It is so beautiful that it makes your eyes sting. It is so wonderful that your heart is filled with wonder. The truth of the whole world is contained there.
And then the students remembered, it was back to when class started.
Everyone came together as one and turned the pages of the book to find a passage of the Bible that they had previously overlooked. The one sentence that had marked the beginning of this theology class.
And the Lord said, ‘Let there be light,’ and from there the primordial light emerged.
“The Primal Divinity… .”
Hwaak—!
The flower that had caught everyone’s attention withered away in an instant. Sighs of regret burst out here and there.
Some were lost in thought. Some were moved by the primordial grace. Some frowned, trying to interpret the structure they had just seen.
Someone. Someone. Someone.
And, she is sitting in this seat.
“Laura von Adelheid.”
Laura von Adelheid.
I raised my head blankly. I saw Professor Antonelli’s face, looking slightly annoyed.
“Then why, why can’t everyone living on this earth use this power? Do you know the reason?”
Laura von Adelheid had no answer. Her desire to become a student of magic was growing without end.
And then there was the question. If theology was really a useless discipline, as she said, then what was the nonsense she had just seen?
Professor Antonelli, who had been staring at her like that, soon turned his gaze to the entire classroom.
“Do you know?”
“… … .”
No one answered. No one raised a hand willingly.
“No one can answer.”
Professor Antonelli came down from the podium and spoke to everyone sitting in the classroom.
“Then, it’s a task.”
Homework? What homework?
When the students’ heads were filled with questions.
“The deadline is one month. Please submit a ten-page summary of the reasons why everyone cannot use divine powers and a plan to solve the problem.”
The faces of the students sitting in the classroom were distorted in a strange way. This was because, from the first day of class, the content of the assignment, let alone the fact that it was an assignment, was a topic of infinitely profound.
Professor Antonelli, who had suddenly assigned a task to the freshmen who had just entered the academy, approached Youngae Adelheid, who was still staring blankly into space and biting her lips.
“And, student Laura von Adelheid.”
“… Yes.”
“If you want to ask a question during class, it is basic courtesy and manners to raise your hand and ask permission to ask a question at an appropriate time.”
It’s culture. There was a bone in that one word. Laura von Adelheid bit her lip hard.
“That attitude from a little while ago is not only disruptive to class, but also a challenge to the professor’s authority. Isn’t that right?”
“That’s right… .”
“Laura von Adelheid. You are worth 10 points.”
“… … .”
A cold sentence was pronounced.
The classroom was once again shocked. Even though Professor Antonelli’s punishment was severe, the fact that it was Adelheid’s daughter was a major incident.
When 50 penalty points are accumulated at the Chaldea Imperial Academy, a disciplinary committee is called. And Laura von Adelheid received 10 penalty points in her first class.
Ding— ding—
The bell rang to signal the end of class, but no one stood up.
“Then, let’s end today’s class here. I’ll see you in three days when the next class is held.”
Only Professor Antonelli leisurely left the classroom, gathering up his Bible and theology books.
The manifestation of divine power. Immediately after witnessing the beautiful primordial divinity, and Adelheid Youngae received 10 penalty points.
Most importantly, the task given to them was too profound and difficult for freshmen to solve.
A little later, it was natural for the first-year class A students to scream and pull out their hair.
All this happened on my first day at the academy, in my first class.
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