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- This is what the lack of faith does to people,” commented Sonata’s student, reflecting on Erephir’s earlier monologue. “Life is much simpler and more beautiful if you don’t invent meanings where there are none. For example, I am most drawn to Darkness. Why, you ask? It’s all playfully simple, conveyed by three elements that converge like a planetary parade:
- In our world, darkness is a masculine element, and as it happens, I am a man. Although, considering there are only two genders, this can hardly be called something unusual.
- Beauty is the foundation of culture, the foundation of love. Look at your equipment, your clothes, and accessories – without the pursuit of beauty, they would look completely different.
- This path is patronized by the True Goddess, so do I need to doubt it?
-- Without a doubt, this is the best way of thinking; you have clearly understood what you want and are following it. We are not so different.
- What interesting students I have today. Let it be known to you, Erephir, that in the world where this philosophy and combat practice originated, this direction was specifically called the path of metal, so you are perfectly right to call it that. I only adapted it to the generally accepted categories of Anush. Do you know that categorization is the basis of our understanding of the world? For example, if you look at the blue sky above you and do not have the corresponding word in your lexicon, you will not be able to comprehend its color. Or, consider the beauty mentioned by Pion; without the appropriate term at your disposal, at most, you will be able to feel it on a sensory level when you see something beautiful, but the concept itself will be alien to you. Therefore, for a better understanding of this path and its place in our world, it is more effective to be guided by the categories of the elements we know. However, I will have to disappoint you – mastering these concepts and embodying them in life is not the same as learning traditional sciences and combat training. Once you step onto the path of matter, metal, Kalentia, and abandon it, you will mislead your spirit and body, and it will be much more difficult to return to the original state than to master the other seven options, and that is all I can offer you. - In exchange for ✹.
-- Hmm, is this a test of my resolve? No? -- she pondered. -- But can one betray what the soul strives for? If this entails additional difficulties, then I am ready, but if you say that you will not be able to return my spirit and body to their original state in order to learn, perhaps I should find another way to break down this barrier? Forgive me for asking, but perhaps you can advise me?
