617 – Lecture (4)
Freedom or order? Professor Beerus’ question is philosophical in many ways.
This means that it is difficult to answer clearly. Besides, I can assure you that I have experienced both.
A world where you are watched almost to the point of being on the sidelines, and a world where you are locked in a cage and watched safely.
They both have distinct pros and cons, and the pros and cons are so great that it’s ambiguous to explain what they are.
“Before that, I’d like to ask Professor Beerus’ opinion. What do you think?”
“I originally leaned towards freedom, but recently I’ve changed my mind. After reading Blood and Steel.”
“You’re concerned about the appearance of Nazis.”
Professor Beerus nodded his head to see if my answer was correct. Certainly the Nazis are making people appreciate the existence of the gods.
It’s a story in a book, but it actually happened. In addition to my reputation, the vivid sense of reality was added to it, so I had no choice but to be immersed.
How much more, didn’t Luminus directly restrain the fanaticism, as in the case of the demon massacre in Savior?
Of course, the Nazis were negligent masquerading as liberty. Since we have shown the worst case scenario, we cannot demand order at all.
“That’s right. Didn’t Professor Isaac also use blood and steel with that meaning?”
I just ate the entire history of Earth. I guessed that it would have a big and small impact on the world, but it wasn’t freedom and order.
It’s similar to Zenon’s life, but it feels different. Sometimes, when I go there, the results that are completely different from my intentions come out.
At this, I gave a subtle smile and shook my head.
“Well, Nazi Germany is in its worst form, but ironically, isn’t Nazi Germany a country where order is as strong as control?”
“Yes.”
“Looking at this, I don’t think it makes sense to separate freedom and order. Even if a coin has different heads and tails, it’s still a coin after all.”
Freedom and order are like coins. They look different from each other, but in the end they are the same thing.
People don’t like people who only ask for ‘rights’, but if you say you have ‘responsibility’, you nod your head and move on.
On the contrary, when I am told to take responsibility, I really hate it when the corresponding rights are not given. It’s the same story going round and round.
“Of course there are worlds where order is stronger, like this one, and there are worlds where freedom is stronger, like blood and steel. I think both have their own strengths and weaknesses.”
People listened to me and gave me a questioning look. The same goes for Professor Beerus.
I can say this as someone who has experienced both worlds, but they have no idea that I’m from another world.
I had no choice but to explain it as concisely as possible in case someone noticed. Just in time, there was a suitable ‘sample’.
“In a world like blood and steel, the existence of God is unclear. That’s why it doesn’t matter what mankind does. But as there is no one to stop it, mankind will commit wrongdoing until they themselves realize their fault. Nazi Germany, and the Holocaust, for example.”
“Do you really think humanity would commit such horrific acts? It’s a fantasy after all.”
A male student asked as if he couldn’t understand. I guess I can’t understand it from that point of view.
It’s me, I can be sure as much as I’m a body that lived on Earth, but he’s not. I smiled and opened my mouth.
“Wouldn’t it be nice to take the example of the massacre of demons in Savior?”
“That’s a history of more than 2,000 years. In the meantime, we’ve made great progress in civilization. 300 Years ago, prisoners were slaughtered in a tribal war, but the gods didn’t directly stop it.”
A pretty bold student. Certainly, the massacre of the demons by Savior occurred right after the demon war.
It is a record of well over 2000 years in terms of time, and in terms of Earth, it is referring to what happened in B.C.
It’s a shame because the elves and demons who live in units of 1000 years clearly remember it, but from the point of view of other races, the word ‘again’ will come out.
“So what is a devil worshiper?”
So I immediately used my special move. Devil worshipers who escape from God’s eyes and commit all sorts of evil.
As soon as the boy mentioned the devil worshiper, he bit his mouth shut like a clam. Demon worshipers have such a strong presence.
“Devil worshipers avoid the eyes of the gods and do all kinds of evil. In other words, they live among themselves in a world of blood and steel.”
“··· ···”
“I’ll tell you in advance, the madness of non-humans is so terrifying that the gods themselves have to stop it. No one would have expected it.”
Perhaps no country has expressed madness better than Nazi Germany. A country that regards people as parts for the country.
For the sake of a ridiculous ideal, they treated human lives like livestock, and even created an extermination camp.
Humanity’s imagination is limitless, and that imagination is the driving force for development, but it often derails to a serious extent.
“The story is a little off. Anyway, freedom and order are inseparable, destined to coexist. You can never weigh them.”
“··· ···”
“Did you get the answer, Professor Beerus?”
“That was a clear answer, Professor Isaac.”
Professor Beerus said that and applauded as if he was great. He started applauding himself, and others clapped along.
I feel ashamed for some reason because I feel like I am being recognized for something. In fact, this was no different from borrowing memories from my previous life.
I tried to hide my flushed face and waited until the lecture hall was quiet.
It feels like my pounding heart has calmed down a bit.
“Okay. Now that the questions are over, let’s start the lecture. I think we’ll finish a little late today. Is anyone busy?”
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No one raised their hand. I’m thinking of dropping it if I’m busy, but it seems like everyone wants to hear it.
In addition, since it is the last day, each student will be asked a personal question. Except for the discussion question like before.
As the short and long lecture for a week was about to come to an end, I looked around and said as if emphasizing.
“Don’t be afraid to state your theory proudly. If your theory is nonsense, I will prove it to be nonsense, and even the smallest crumbs from the process will be worth gold. And refute the proof again. And if you refute it again, the world will develop a little more.”
The scientific revolution has not even taken place because it has made writing so difficult.
Originally, if a theory comes out as a book, the technician should be able to interact with it while reading it, but that is lacking here.
Fortunately, there was almost no illiteracy, but there are too many people who are far from books. I was a little sad about that.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, I can help. I will be setting up a foundation soon.”
“Foundation? What foundation?”
“It’s a place where you can do your own research regardless of your status or rank.”
As I said before, all wizards are scholars, but scholars are not wizards. There is some kind of discrimination here.
Still, wizards are much more advantageous, but they do not include scholars separately. It’s like wizards ignoring muggles in Harry Potter.
Maybe that’s why most of the scholars who enter the Holy Land of Albenheim are magicians. This may be the reason for the unbalanced development.
‘He also helps students who can’t get into the academy because they don’t have money. I’m also promoting the territory.’
Good is good. Anyway, what rots now is money.
As for how many, people say that inflation will come to the empire the moment this is sprayed all at once.
There is no place to spend money anyway, so we are planning to raise the value of our name by establishing a foundation.
“My lecture ends here. Thank you very much for listening to my insufficient lecture.”
The week-long lecture has finally come to an end. I was relieved to hear the loud applause.
From now on, I’ll have to play Tangzatangja with Marie at the mansion or watch soccer referees. Going back to everyday life.
Of course, as I said before, we should have a question time.
“It’s the last day, so I’ll let each of us ask questions one by one. If you’re in a hurry, you can leave now.”
Of course, no one went out. It seems that everyone is eager to ask me questions.
Anyway, today seems to end a little later. I started with the student sitting in the far left row first.
She is a female student with dark brown hair that has grown to her waist. Her round eyes and neat atmosphere are impressive.
“Are you thinking of taking a concubine?”
“··· ···”
From the first question, something amazing pops out. I was a little taken aback, then answered with an awkward smile.
“Not right now. I’m very busy. I’m sorry. Who’s next?”
“When is Mussolini active?”
“··· ···”
Why is this like this? Even Mussolini said that soon she would be hanging out at a gas station.
It also gets along well with her own lover. I hesitated and asked quietly.
“······It’s hard to answer because it’s a spoiler. Are you a fan of Mussolini or Italy?”
“No. My name is Mussolini.”
“··· ···”
“Sometimes the kids make fun of me. They say I’m worse than Hitler.”
I must remember the face.
I had nothing to say even if I was sued later.
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