Chapter 546 Abyssology
Chapter 546 Abyssology
The theological knowledge Alita mailed to Valerio was comprehensive. She sorted out the views of previous theologians on gods and the world by era.
Each theologian follows a different theory, and therefore draws different conclusions, but there is one thing they all agree on.
That is, God is the foundation of the world.
In other words, faith is not essential for gods. Even if the God of Light has no believers, his power will not be diminished.
As for the relationship between gods and non-divine lives, in the early years, some theologians believed that it was that of master and pet, some theologians believed that it was that of monarch and subjects, and some theologians believed that humans were ticks that parasitized on gods.
In modern times, the status of human beings has gradually risen in the theories of theologians.
"Symbiosis".
This became a widely accepted discourse among theologians.
Because gods are independent beings and humans are creatures created by gods, even after gods fell in the war between gods, humans still did not dare to have any idea of usurpation.
The gods existed before humans, and together they formed this world. They are the sky, the earth, and the sea.
Moreover, many theologians believe that magic and many special talents are gifts from gods, and that gods are giving power.
As for the gods' views on their creations, theologians from ancient times to the present day have all believed that the gods are tolerant. Like seeing a baby version of themselves, these gods look at humans as if they were children they have painstakingly raised.
Even though the War of the Gods occurred, and even though many races were annihilated in that war, later theologians still believed that the gods loved their people. Whether they were tolerant or eccentric, they all valued their assets.
Norvia felt that this theory was full of loopholes.
The views of these theologians are related to the strength of the gods' influence. After the war of gods, the gods' power was still there, and theologians only dared to vaguely mention some possible reasons for the war of gods. Gradually, the influence of gods on mankind became obscure, and they no longer appeared easily. However, they did only fall, but did not disappear.
They were like being imprisoned in the heavens, no longer able to make adjustments to the world as they had before the War of Gods. Their oracles began to grow vague, and their control over non-god life slowly loosened. They could no longer directly intervene in the world processes of non-god life.
Norvia put away Elita's theological knowledge. Her mind automatically sorted and categorized the vast sea of knowledge. Early theories were overturned by later discoveries, and later theories, when they deviated, were once again refuted by current, innovative perspectives.
However, theology is different from other disciplines. There are no obvious "errors" in theology because there are no standard answers to questions in theology.
Norvia thought Valerio had found something in this theological knowledge. But she wasn't from this world, and her understanding of the existence of gods was flawed. Furthermore, Valerio was an agent of the Star God, and he was naturally very sensitive to this information. Therefore, Valerio should be able to find what he wanted in this information.
But so far, she hadn't found anything. She only remembered that "God is the foundation of the world." If she had gained anything... she had discovered a young theologian.
Becky Cockak.
Affiliated with Yuto Academy, his research direction is "Abyssology". He is an extremely outstanding scholar.
Nolvia knew that when negotiating with Kabra, one should not look at what she said or did, but what she did but did not say.
The classroom door was opened.
The first to come out was Liz, the head of the Wood Magic Court. She was beaming, and it was clear the meeting had been a great success. Following Liz were Kabra and Zhue.
Kabra patted Zhue's shoulder.
"We at Yuto Academy need teachers like you. I know you've signed an agreement with Abesgar, but Abesgar has Julia, so nothing will happen. You're welcome to work at Yuto Academy after graduation. If you need anything, you can tell me directly."
Zhu Yi saw her teammates who had been waiting for her outside. She raised her head and her tone was no different from usual.
"Really? I have what I need right now."
Kabra didn't stop.
"Send me your needs, you have my contact information."
"I want Dooku's freedom."
Zhu's words were straightforward.
Kabra paused as she scanned the situation and saw the vice-captain of the team Chan had mentioned earlier.
The young people present, who were of similar age, seemed quite familiar and close. They must have been on the same team.
Kabra adjusted her coat.
"Dooku is free as a Deepborn. It is not I who bind him."
"So, Ms. Kabra, do you know what exactly is binding Dooku?"
Nolvia took a step forward and met Kabra's scrutinizing gaze without fear.
Kabra had seen many similar looks, but she had never been moved by this level of courage in the first place. She found it... meaningless.
Yes, it would only waste her time.
Kabra didn't answer. She looked at the pocket watch in her hand and turned to leave.
But the young men all stood up and blocked her way.
This was quite unreasonable behavior. Even if she knew Rose Duke among these people, it would not be enough to make her forgive the current situation.
As Kabra frowned, Nolvia approached Kabra and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Dean Kabra, I'm very interested in Abyssal Studies. I've read the works of Becky Korcak, a scholar at your school. But I still don't understand why Dooku doesn't fit the pattern of previous Abyssal appearances. I imagine that as the leader of the Abyssal Clan, you're also curious about why Dooku is so special, right?"
I don't think your harshness towards Dooku stems from dislike for him. Since you resisted all the pressure and sent Dooku to Abesgar, I think you are very tolerant towards members of your own race."
There is no need to talk too much when communicating with Kabra.
Nolvia was betting that Kabra cared about her people and wanted to explore the mysteries of the abyss.
As the dean of Yuto Academy, Kabra's first investment was to establish the discipline of "Abyssology" at Yuto Academy. Of all the academies in the northern continent, only Yuto Academy was studying Abyssology.
At Yuto Academy, students who choose Abyssology are guaranteed employment. All scholars involved in developing the discipline of Abyssology have signed a permanent agreement with Yuto Academy, ensuring they never have to worry about making a living for the rest of their lives.
These terms are public.
If that were all, perhaps she could use the excuse that Kabra was from the Abyssal Clan. However, Norvia discovered that people in the southern continent were also studying Abyssal Studies. In the previous meeting, Kabra had mentioned Abyssal Studies when introducing the specialty subjects of Yuteng Academy.
She mentioned it briefly, as if it wasn't worth elaborating on. But Norvia was the dean's assistant. While sorting through the meeting minutes, she saw the familiar word "Abyssology" again on the scrap paper where Julia had scribbled a few words.
Theological research in Abesgar is not well developed. This is probably because the deity supporting Abesgar is Deus, and Deus's followers are quite spontaneous, which means that most Deus research is done by other colleges.
But from a broader perspective, theology has always been lukewarm.
Of the three major magic academies, only Mehdi, known for its theoretical analysis, has a relatively complete theological system. However, the annual employment rate of Mehdi Academy's theology graduates is not high.
As the meeting drew to a close, Norvia asked Julia if she had any ideas for theological development. Julia, preoccupied with other matters, gave a hasty nod.
Julia would not bother to build a discipline without profit feedback. Her idea meant that Cabral had privately proposed conditions that Julia would not refute.
Kabra wants to clear the name of the Abyss Clan.
Kabra is the descendant of Carollaijie, the first person of the Abyss Clan.
For Dooku's sake, Nolvia had specifically researched the history of the Abyssal Tribe and its prominent figures. She had even read the autobiography of Caroline, the first of the Abyssal Tribe.
Caroline spent her entire life proving she was normal. She was clearly normal. She was raised by the people of the northern continent, she had talents and abilities, and she bleeds bright red blood. Simply because she was cast from the abyss, she was defined as a green-faced, fanged monster.
The northern continent was a place where rumors were hard to dispel. Even though she had become the dean of Yuto Academy, even though she had adopted the babies thrown from the abyss, even though those babies had grown up to be ordinary people like her, she was still misunderstood, blamed, and considered a form of misfortune.
Caroline realized she wouldn't be understood. So she began to build the Abyss Tribe—it was difficult for a single monster to survive. When what people thought were monsters became a tribe, and when the Abyss Tribe grew in number, people would always have to talk to monsters and interact with them in society.
And those children who came out of the abyss and are in the tribe can also understand and support each other.
Then, over time, the Abyss Clan will slowly become an indispensable part of the northern continent.
Attached to Caroline's autobiography is the memoir of her daughter Katey.
Katei inherited Carolejie's will. Katei had a good relationship with the army at that time. She fought for many benefits for the Abyss Clan and maintained the development of the Abyss Clan during the most difficult times.
The last sentence of Carter's memoir is about Caroline.
When my mother, Caroline, died, she asked only me to be her companion. She said, "Whatever my origins, I am more than ordinary." Let us all share this in our hearts.
Both Carolejie and Kateyi studied in the Eastern Continent.
In her previous life, Norvia grew up in a country similar to the Eastern Continent. She naturally understood what Carollejie wanted to say, and she also knew what Katie was announcing by writing down this sentence.
[As a member of the Abyss Clan, I am not different from you because of my status. I am excellent, and I am different from you.]
After Katei, time has passed to the present day, and Kabra, as the direct descendant of Caroline, seems to have replicated Caroline's achievements one-to-one.
Kabra also became the dean of Yuto Academy. Her relationship with the army is delicate, but she has enough strength. She can negotiate with the army and protect her people. Does she, like Carolejie, want the Abyss Clan to become a normal social group without discrimination?
If he didn't want to, why did Kabra immediately establish "Abyssology" after taking control of Yuto Academy?
Norvia didn't take risky bets. She bet that Cabra would stop at nothing because she had sent Dooku to Abersgar.
Kabra clearly wanted to find out the truth about the Abyss, but she knew Dooku was special. Dooku was the first teenager to be thrown out of the Abyss. The army also wanted to control the situation in the Abyss, and the army wanted Dooku.
For Dooku's safety, Cabra fought against the army. Before anyone could react, he had someone smuggle Dooku to Abesgar and had Abesgar and Dooku sign an agreement. In this way, Dooku was under the protection of Abesgar, a powerful magic academy, and the army was helpless.
But Kabra was determined to get Dooku back to the northern continent. She wanted to know the truth and fundamentally resolve the Abyssal Tribe's situation. Dooku was her breakthrough.
Norvia's trump card is Dooku.
Dooku's very existence is a weapon against Kabra.
Nolvia wants Dooku's freedom, and she also wants to know what secrets the abyss holds.
Kabra didn't know about the existence of Dooku's grandfather, but Nolvia never forgot the shock she felt when she saw Dooku walking out of the abyss in a daze.
Fear, powerlessness, anger.
She had never forgotten Dooku's grandfather, and she could only let go of him when she drove an icicle through his heart.
Before the Academy League began, she had to at least understand the operating mechanisms of the Abyss. She had already made arrangements in advance, and the military was closely watching the movements of the Abyss, but that didn't prevent Valerio from falling into a coma, did it?
She felt that abyssal abyssal scientists would understand the abyss better than the military.
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