episode_0022
by fnovelpiaThe students’ mouths were wide open. No sound came out of their mouths.
This is a place of learning. A moment of enlightenment. This entire lecture room has been transformed into a gathering of seekers of truth. It is a place where dissonance is not allowed.
Professor Antonelli’s words. It was a siege tower that would destroy the fortress that had imprisoned him. All the words that came out of his mouth were the groundwork laid for this very moment.
If we think about it simply, what Professor Antonelli said may come across as a one-dimensional meaning of thinking for oneself and acting freely. However, the depth of meaning contained within it is different.
Enlightenment. Enlightenment of a higher level than what one had thought possible.
The thrill of discovering that what was thought to be a dead end to growth is actually a breakable wall.
The confidence that I can grow further.
It was truly an ecstatic, exciting, and thrilling experience beyond imagination. An indescribable joy and pleasure ran through the students sitting in the classroom. The students’ wide-open eyes were filled with Professor Antonelli.
And Laura von Adelheid was more than that. She had opened her notebook and was going over all the notes she had taken in Professor Antonelli’s class.
‘I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it…!’
For the past three years, she had been blocked by a wall as a wizard. She had formed magic circles as written in the books, trained her magic as written in the books, and followed the teachings of her parents and professors.
In fact, the path they paved was so convenient and easy that it gave wings to Laura, who already had extraordinary magical talent.
However, over the past three years, I have increasingly found myself thinking that my own methods are better than those suggested by my parents and teachers, or those in books.
But she didn’t go her own way. Instead, she was busy whipping herself even harder, telling herself not to get lost in distracting thoughts.
Let’s do as we’re told. Let’s do it safely. Let’s not try to climb up in my clumsy way.
That’s why she had hit a wall. That was something she had only just realized.
‘It’s not like everything I’ve learned so far was in vain. But… .’
It was obviously beneficial, but as it was filtered and absorbed, the accumulated byproducts in the form of dregs hardened and formed a wall. This was a huge burden to Laura.
Everyone around her calls her a genius, but in fact, she has been very dispirited recently. She has been training very harshly under her strict father’s teachings.
Her father, Duke Adelheid, seemed a little disappointed when she failed to break down the wall after three years. But…
‘I could have grown more…!’
Perhaps, the realm of the 5th circle may not be too much.
Whizz—.
Her whole body trembled. A new kind of pleasure ran down her spine. She was lost in the sweet pleasure that made her teeth rot.
“Everyone.”
And the man who gave us all this.
“I think I’ve given you enough time to enjoy the aftertaste.”
Professor Antonelli.
His face was still like a stone. Without any change in expression, he just remained silent. He looked haggard. His hair was still like a beggar’s.
It was Professor Antonelli, as usual. But.
“Now, let’s look at the assignments you submitted one by one.”
There was no sign of the cold, dark, and nervous appearance I had seen when I first met Professor Antonelli.
That blunt face, Laura von Adelheid. Her eyes looked so affectionate and warm.
Was that a mistake?
* * * * *
I knew that my students were learning in a very passive manner, and as soon as I realized that, I couldn’t help but sigh.
Chaldea Imperial Academy, which produces only the best of the best. In this academy with such a high standard that it is called the best of all academies, I was not prepared to take my class with such a closed-minded attitude.
At least, I wanted the students in Class 1-A, which I was in charge of, to have the ability to learn independently. That was why I devoted a month to teaching them.
I didn’t want my students to come to class with such stereotypical prejudices.
And that was probably not what my predecessor wanted either. I wanted to believe that.
“As the Bible deals with, this was a created person and a love solidified by faith. The divine power comes from it.”
Unlike the previous classes where everyone was just bored, everyone’s eyes were different now. I could have continued the theology class like this, but I decided to start by looking over the assignments the students had submitted.
It was not a law that you could get full on the first drink. First, I would interpret the assignment, and then it was up to the students to study it. And I trust my students.
“Student Elin sublimated her love, which was solidified by her faith in the Lord, and the emotions created by it into a new personality. That is not wrong, but if I may add my personal opinion… . There is no need to treat the faith in the Lord and the love that blossomed from it as a new personality.”
Elin, who met my eyes, nodded slowly. Elin is also a smart student, so she will be able to understand what I am saying.
“However, Ellen’s argument is fundamentally correct. The source of divine power comes from faith, and the proof of that faith is love for the Lord.”
The students who were listening to me were busy wielding their pens. Unlike before, when they would just write down meaningless things, I was happy to see them trying to figure out the hidden meaning of my words one by one.
“Okay, next is….”
Flap. Flap.
The last remaining piece of assignment shook in my hands. I read the name on it.
“This is an assignment submitted by Laura von Adelheid.”
Laura’s white hair twitched as she sat in the front row. Her gaze rose and met mine.
It was a solemn expression, yet at the same time, it was arrogance filled with confidence. It was that.
A confident expression as if saying, “Now that you’re mentally prepared, let’s evaluate the assignment you’ve put all your effort into.”
I didn’t hate her attitude.
“I think this is the last assignment. Let’s take a look.”
That must mean you have that much confidence.
* * * * *
Laura von Adelheid felt as if her heart was going to burst. The sound of her pounding heart seemed to echo throughout the lecture hall.
The thirty-one assignments that Professor Antonelli had previously read were all praised and boasted a high level of completion.
Professor Antonelli was surprisingly generous with his praise. He would definitely praise what was praiseworthy and also accurately point out what needed to be improved. Not a single student raised an objection to his fair and impartial judgment.
Even Chloe’s assignment, which came out before Elin’s assignment, surprised everyone by receiving praise that was unusual for Professor Antonelli.
So, it was a tense moment.
Laura was so afraid of this that she stayed up all night for days writing her assignments, and she revised and revised them over and over again for this very moment.
But Laura was confident. She was confident that she would receive a favorable evaluation from Professor Antonelli.
That’s why she could barely keep a haughty expression on her face.
Her work is perfect. In terms of theological approach, in terms of basic grammar and spelling, and even in terms of typos.
There was not a single thing that was off. Professor Antonelli looked into Laura’s eyes filled with anticipation.
“Okay, let’s get started.”
She unfolded her homework. The fruits of her labor over the past month were finally coming to light.
Flap. Flap.
One sheet, two sheets. The paper began to flutter and turn.
Unlike the assignments I had seen before, Professor Antonelli was spending a relatively long time reading even one page.
“Hmm… .”
The occasional smirk and occasional furrowed brow were definitely not something I had seen when I reviewed previous assignments. The other students also began to feel nervous.
Laura wiped the sweat off her hands on her skirt. It was an uncivilized act, but right now she couldn’t bring herself to take out a handkerchief and calmly wipe the sweat off her hands.
Palak.
And so, the last chapter is turned.
“… … .”
Professor Antonelli closed his eyes for a moment. He held the assignment with the name Laura von Adelheid written on it, and it seemed like it had been a while since he had closed his mouth like that.
Bam.
And soon, Professor Antonelli placed Laura’s homework on the desk. Unlike the previous assignments he had reviewed, where he had flipped through each page and interpreted them, he did not do that with Laura’s assignment.
And this became the seed of anxiety. Laura watched Father Antonelli’s every move with a nervous heart.
Professor Antonelli slowly walked back to the podium. Then, he looked around at all the students sitting in the classroom.
And then, a word is thrown out right away.
“Everyone. When do you think faith comes into being?”
It was a strange question. Laura couldn’t understand the meaning of the question.
Why aren’t you grading her homework? Why?
Was it lacking in perfection? Was it not up to Professor Antonelli’s standards?
Breaking her thoughts, Professor Antonelli continued speaking.
“Faith blossoms from faith in the Lord and the love of the Lord that we can receive through it.”
As Professor Antonelli gave his orthodox answer, his gaze turned to Laura. His eyes looked infinitely warm and affectionate.
Professor Antonelli walked slowly. He returned to the front of the podium, came down from the podium, and his final destination was in front of Laura.
“Student Laura von Adelheid.”
“Yes… ?”
Professor Antonelli spoke to Laura, who had a bewildered expression.
“Faith can be a somewhat ambiguous topic. This is because each person has different opinions and thoughts about faith.”
Laura just silently listened to Professor Antonelli’s words. Facing Laura like that, Professor Antonelli.
“A world where everyone can use divine powers…. Why did you write that it is impossible?”
“… … .”
All the students in the classroom were shocked. The content of Laura’s assignment was extremely shocking.
“Student Adelheid clearly explained the method in detail over nine chapters, didn’t he?”
“Yes.”
“The part I want to ask about is the last paragraph written on the remaining one page. It is impossible for everyone to be able to use divine powers… Why is it written like that? I want to hear the reason.”
therefore.
Now, Laura… Laura von Adelheid. A world where everyone uses divine powers is impossible.
With that sentence, I ended the assignment.
After explaining everything in the previous content, I wrote one sentence that completely negates it.
It was like overturning a table that had been lovingly laid with food.
But Laura remained calm. She answered Professor Antonelli with a slight raise in her lips.
“That’s true.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. Clearly, the method of manifesting divine power… . I have figured out the principle of that primordial manifestation in detail. However, the more I find out… . I have doubts.”
“What was the question?”
“If all the people in the world love their neighbors and those around them with sincere faith, the Lord will reward that faith. That can’t possibly be possible.”
All people in the world have good hearts and show true faith in the Lord, and the Lord rewards them with love.
A world where there are no people with evil intentions.
That kind of thing is only possible in heaven.
“… … .”
The classroom was plunged into silence. And then, Professor Antonelli’s one word pierced through it all.
“Congratulations to Laura von Adelheid, student.”
A faint smile, the corners of the lips lifted just enough to be visible.
“I dare say. Among the assignments we looked at today, the one submitted by Adelheid student is… .”
The faint smile of Professor Antonelli that Laura saw for the first time.
“By far, the best.”
It was more than enough to reward Laura for all the hard work she had put in over the past month.
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