The Flower Petal Revolution Stage
3 - 02
"The Academy's goal is the evolution of humanity.
In the 21st century, humanity is facing many problems. More than half a century has passed since the previous World War, and the social system created at the time has weakened, exposing its shortcomings with no way to overcome them.
Exploitation in the name of nationalism, control over currency, and liberalism... Stagnant birth rates in developed countries and ever-increasing birth rates in developing countries...
Network growth and acceleration and accompanying levelization.
While developing regions such as India and Africa developed their economic power at a staggering pace, the economies of developed countries were overwhelmed, so the once rich countries experienced more social problems."
Standing in front of the screen, Adella's teacher begins the lesson.
In Academies, teachers are generally referred to as "masters", and Adella's Teachers, who are above all of them, are referred to as mistresses.
His lab coat made him seem like an unapproachable figure, and most normal people would feel pressured by it. Even so, his confidence as a teacher made his attitude feel very gentle.
This is the first time I have touched on education as a student.
Before I left Japan...
When I was young, I was part of a family with a strong history behind it. I live in a house so large that strangers can get lost in it, and all my education comes from certain members in the family.
I have no schoolmates, no seniors or juniors.
To be honest, sitting here in the classroom and studying with other people is heartwarming and I don't know how to describe that feeling.
"Thanks to the new resources provided by technological innovation, the world is spared the fuel depletion predicted to occur in the 20th century...
Unfortunately, we are now faced with a new problem: the lack of more basic resources, such as water and plants.
We are getting closer to the apocalypse in a way that no one from the previous century could have predicted."
Really, I'm really interested in the subject matter and purpose of this Academy.
Teaching is more or less a kind of brainwashing. Or, in more polite terms, 'planting'.
Everyone is not the same.
The nature of animals is influenced by their environment. An animal living in a cold climate will eventually become accustomed to it, as will an animal living in a desert. The tendencies that form over time are then genetically passed on to the next generation.
Either because of something as big as the current culture and trends, or because of something as small as the condition of their family, or, humans will adapt to their environment and evolve differently regardless of all their similarities.
And there are also things that distinguish human beings more than anything physically visible.
Memes are engraved in the mind, not in the physical being, and represent the things one sees, thinks, and feels.
It is natural to say that a person is a combination of all these things.
Education is an effective method of spreading memes, as the minds of impressionable young people are very open to memes and can even affect their entire lives.
What is the ideal goal of the Academy? What kind of people do they want to grow?
The answer to that question is also the deepest wish of the founder of this school, Sougen Mikagami.
Of course it would interest me.
"Mankind needs real nobles.
Those who study here will become exemplary human beings, break the current stagnation and social boundaries, and bring about a new future. That's what we want."
Adella Kristi's words do not contain the slightest misleading meaning. His eyes showed unwavering determination of heart. This was something that would never be seen in someone who doubted himself.
"Esto Nobilis."
Like a prayer offered out loud, he got a response from the students.
"ESTO NOBILIS!"
"M....?"
As Teacher Adella looked back at the screen, she furrowed her brows and gazed into the corner of the room.
There was one person who did not chant the Academy's pride slogan and raised his hand to ask a question.
He is me.
The estranged made the classroom go silent and wait for what would happen next.
"Do you have any questions, Mr Waarheid?"
"If you don't mind, then yes Kris Waarheid has a question and I will say it. Your explanation is a bit too abstract for me, and as a person new to this place, I'd like you to explain more."
The request is illogical for everyone in the classroom. This unexpected request from the troubled child made the teacher nod in agreement.
"That's right. All right, we'll review the previous lesson. This is the right opportunity, so let's talk about the importance of Grace. "