233 – Proof (1)
When the powder keg is ignited by Luna’s words, what are the rest except Sivar and them doing?
First of all, it is basic that Erica is being scolded to death by Rize, and the situation outside is serious in its own way.
In front of countless people, the divine power was rejected. He is also a person of whom rumors have been widely spread.
Because I had no background or connections so far, I was able to overcome various accidents with ease. But not this time.
Because I had no background or connections, the seeds of doubt slowly began to bloom. There is bound to be chaos in many ways.
Of these, the professors are the ones who are most embarrassed. The moment Shivar turns out to be truly evil, their position will be in danger.
No. It’s not dangerous, and you could get fired from the academy. Recommended retirement would be the best option.
“What should we do now?”
A conference room where academy professors, more precisely professors in charge of Sivar’s class, gather.
Lee Yeon-hwa opened her mouth in an anxious voice. There was worry and worry on her face.
Sara, who was usually busy bickering with her, erased her expressionless expression and looked serious. The matter is that serious.
“There’s nothing we can do right now. We can only hope that Sivar isn’t a demon.”
“Are you sure that Sibar is really the devil?”
Godin immediately asked Marlboro’s calm words. It was an uncharacteristically sharp tone.
Marlboro must have realized that she had made a mistake in speaking, and she swept her hand down her face. She had poor judgment.
“······I also don’t think Sivar is a devil. No matter how much I think about it, he is not a devil.”
“I am an alumnus. If he were a devil, he would have caused an uproar a long time ago.”
“Plus, the color is clear. The skin is a bit… Pale enough to be pale.”
They weren’t sure either. This is because common sense about the devil was deeply rooted.
The devil is a colorless being who can only survive by coveting the lives of others. This is basic common sense.
But even though Sivar ate a huge amount of food, she did not covet other people’s lives. This is the decisive reason.
Moreover, if you look at his usual behavior, he is at a level that is perfect for an immature child. It was closer to a small devil than a devil.
“There are more than one strange thing. If it were a real demon, we would have noticed. But you’ve been fine so far, right?”
“I haven’t been fine. I even cut my tongue last time.”
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“Ah.”
Marlboro missed. Now that I think about it, there was such an incident.
Unfortunately, the timing was not good. Even though he didn’t take his life, he did harm others.
Moreover, the progress so far has not been entirely good. There are also people who have been directly harmed by Shivar.
“He did a lot of things that could be called evil. Starting with waterboarding, bomb vests, destruction of other facilities, etc.”
“······But isn’t that what the devil does, and people like us do it too?”
“You can attach anything you want to attach to it. Well, the eye can only see things.”
Sarah is right. This is why prejudice is scary.
In fact, there is a high possibility that Sibar may have attached various things to whatever actions he took.
If he had been quiet, they would say he was plotting an evil plan, and if his interpersonal relationships were good, they would have found fault with him.
“There is nothing we can do right now. The rumor has already spread throughout the academy, and our disciplinary action will be decided based on the results.”
“Ha…What is this…”
Lee Yeonhwa covered her head and muttered softly. This applies not only to Yeonhwa Lee but also to others.
Professors at the academy are directly supported by the government. The moment you are fired, the government will severely punish you.
The future was dark in many ways. All the career I had built up until now seems to have disappeared.
“······But I don’t think it’s because of Sivar. Is this normal?”
“Me too.”
“Me too.”
“Me too.”
But strangely enough, I couldn’t hate Shivar. Clearly, the cause of all this lies with Sivar.
People’s hearts are so cunning that they tend to change their minds when a crisis or opportunity arises. That’s why people with perseverance are rare.
So for now, there is no problem blaming Sivar, or Luna and Ellie who brought him in. It is within the range of understanding.
“Even if the child has a lot of accidents…”
“I can’t say anything because you’re so kind. Is this what you mean?”
“Yes. I can’t bear to curse after seeing you play well with my son.”
Nevertheless, they did not curse Shivar. No, I couldn’t swear.
If Shiva had caused the accident with even the slightest malice, he would have cursed in his heart.
However, even if he shows a lot of troublemaker-like aspects, he is basically good. He also had a considerate heart for others.
Didn’t you say that the last time you cut out your tongue was because you cursed at your friend? You can’t spit on a smiling face.
“Besides, I heard that we ate bugs to tease our son and he passed out. You know that rumor, right?”
“You said you fell out of the dorm because you were so sick? I know that very well.”
“I was really surprised at that time. I thought he could be sick too.”
Furthermore, Shivar was too human and pure to be called a devil.
Even though his body was big, his behavior was just like that of a child. Because of that, he sometimes suffered from headaches.
It was no different from a mascot of sorts. If Shivar is not in the class, he will feel empty and bitter.
“I hope it’s resolved well…”
“A dispatch from the Gaia Church will arrive shortly.”
“But there is a saint, so do we really need to dispatch her?”
“That’s a bit questionable. There are rumors that the Gaia Church and the Saint are not on good terms.”
Knock knock knock-
It was time for professors to discuss future treatment. A knock was heard on the conference room door.
When the professors’ heads turned toward the door, a familiar voice was heard beyond the door.
[It’s me. Can I come in?]
As soon as he heard those words, Marlboro jumped up and walked towards the door. Not only him, but other professors also stood up.
Soon, when Marlboro opened the door, it was Rod who appeared. He is smiling kindly as usual.
Rod motioned for the professors who were standing up to sit down. Only then did the professors sit down.
“Please sit here.”
“Thank you. There’s no need to do something like this.”
“No.”
Rod naturally sat at the head of the table. He sat down and looked around him.
The only professors from Shivar’s class are here now. It wouldn’t have been such a mess if other professors had also been present.
The academy is a kind of society, and political strife exists among professors. They were only called to prevent that.
“So, was there anything that came out? It doesn’t matter what it is, so just tell me.”
“··· ···”
In response to Rod’s question, the professors began to look at each other. In fact, it’s an atmosphere where you can’t help but pay attention.
No matter how friendly you are to Sivar, you have to distinguish between them. Rod could also fully sympathize with their feelings.
As a former Ronin, he is far from politics, but he is different from himself in that he can exert pressure due to his high authority.
“······President.”
“Say it.”
“To be honest, we want to help Sivar. All of us.”
Then Marlboro put his gun on his back and opened his mouth. Rod heard that and nodded his head as if to continue.
Then Marlboro moistened his dry lips with his tongue and continued.
“We do not believe that Sivar was the devil. Although he did cause accidents, it was not done with malice. Just like the attempted rape of the Delphic professor and the time he cut out a student’s tongue.”
“In particular, wouldn’t an attempted rape case be considered just if it were just?”
When Marlboro opened her mouth, she also helped Yeonhwa Lee. The other professors nodded their heads in tacit agreement.
In response, Rod smiled softer than before. And he said.
“Even if Sibar is really a devil, can you defend him like that?”
“··· ···”
Marlboro was unable to answer that question quickly. It is impossible to defend the devil.
No matter how quiet we are, the devil is a clear enemy of mankind.
She also completely ignores the purpose of the Academy’s existence by supporting the devil.
“There is no answer.”
“······I’m sorry.”
“No. There’s no need to be sorry. Not only you but everyone else will think that way.”
Still, Rod didn’t care. Actually, that’s a normal reaction.
But he was confident. Out of habit, he moved his hand to look for his car and then withdrew it.
“I think there’s something everyone is forgetting.”
“What are you forgetting?”
“Yes. Shivar caused quite an accident. Do you know what he did in the first place?”
“······Destroy the building?”
Lee Yeon-hwa quietly opened her mouth. Since I broke so many things, that was the only thing I could think of.
Rod laughed and shook his head. He then said something enlightening to the professors.
“No. Sivar climbed the monument. And that too with his bare hands.”
“Ah.”
“Now that I think about it…”
“There was an incident like that.”
The monument is a magical tower built to block the approach of the devil. Thanks to that tower, demons and undead cannot even approach.
But Sivar did not just enter the academy, he also climbed the mountain. The existence of the monument itself seemed so natural that I had forgotten about it.
“This alone is proof. Not only that, Sivar received a blessing from Gulag and can even use thunderbolt.”
“Lightning?”
“Is this the lightning we think?”
In response to the professors’ questions, Rod nodded his head in affirmation. The professors couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
It was originally a monster-like Shivar, but it also possesses one of its powerful abilities, thunderbolt. I don’t know what happened to him.
“How do you know that?”
“He attacked me because he got lightning.”
“Ah…”
“Like that…”
This is truly a thought-provoking idea. All the professors thought so.
It feels like having a sword fight with your parents just because you got a toy.
Of course, children cannot physically defeat their parents. He probably got scolded for doing something dangerous.
“You scolded me, right?”
“He taught me some manners. He even gave me back the thunderbolt.”
“Big. Big.”
You must not laugh. If you laugh in this serious atmosphere, it will feel strange.
Each of the professors cleared their throats or suppressed their twitching lips as much as possible.
But because I had such a good imagination, I couldn’t help but get lost sometimes.
“Anyway, you don’t have to worry about Sivar being a demon. It’s strange that he rejected Gaia’s divine power, but there’s plenty of other evidence.”
“That’s… Fortunate.”
“And Rize and I will protect you. We can easily get over it.”
If that’s the case, you’re at ease. Professors sigh in relief, close their eyes, etc.
He is not just anyone else, he is a swordsman and a saint. As long as they support them, the Gaia Church will not be able to do anything.
“Is there anything you want to say now?”
“There is nothing in particular.”
“I don’t have one either.”
“Okay. Then let’s disperse here.”
“Where are you going?”
Rod, needless to say, got up from his seat. At the same time, Marlboro asked.
Rod responded with his signature benevolent smile.
“To the hospital.”
“Hospital? Are you going to see Sivar?”
“Yes.”
Rod spoke to Marlboro, who was filled with doubts.
“I’m scared that he’ll cause an accident again. I’m so anxious that I’m dying.”
Perhaps his intuition may be more accurate than Shivar’s.