Ancient taboos.

Thales thought for a while.

"And you believe it?"

Julio made an innocent shrug, with a helpless expression:

"Of course I don't believe it. However, temporary things must have temporary reasons: for example, the knowledge of calculating liquid volume was once regarded as evil, and drugstore owners were once prohibited from using measuring tools..."

As his words began to flow fluently, Julio realized something and his expression changed:

"Sorry, I'm not here to teach you history..."

"No, no, no, I'm very interested," Thales raised his palms politely:

"Please feel free to clarify my doubts."

Julio squeezed a smile at a loss, and after confirming that the prince was in a good mood, he spoke carefully:

"In short, hundreds of years ago, in the infamous Mbola massacre, the main cult priest was a pharmacist. His exquisite knowledge of pharmacy was the key knowledge for them to perform human sacrifices, as well as the talisman formation.

The geometry of..."

Cult sacrifices.

Human sacrifice.

Draw the talisman array.

Thales raised his eyebrows.

Julio coughed:

"Since then, pharmacy and geometry have become notorious along with the legends of witches, demons, and evil gods."

"What does that have to do with my theology class?"

Julio was stunned for a moment before he remembered what he wanted to say:

"Oh, thank you for reminding me, I almost forgot the topic..."

"In short, at that time, many churches, including Sunset, were relatively traditional. For a long time, life was difficult for bachelors - even at Dragon Kiss College."

If there was a competition to "speak long sentences hesitantly", Thales felt that his father's masked guard should be the winner. But Yodel must not take it lightly, because if the competition was about long sentences outside of his specialty, then Huli

The Arcane Scholar must be a strong contender for the championship position.

If you add another "digression", no need to ask, you will lose everything and bet Julio.

Thales stared at him.

"Until people like the Archdeacon of Saint Lisieux, who have ecclesiastical status and are interested in developing knowledge, can safely carry out research... Thanks to their foresight, you and I can be here," Maester Julio looked at the paper

The numeral symbols on it, the eyes are gentle and pitiful, like looking at one's own little lover:

"Based on the accumulation of predecessors, study these cute formulas."

Julio took a breath and his expression became solemn again:

"So, Your Highness, there is no harm in being friendly with the church, especially when they are at their peak, even if your association with them may not be to your liking."

"In this way, many difficulties will be solved."

Thales looked at Julio with an unprecedented and intriguing look.

"What about you?"

Julio's eyes lit up, he raised his finger and shook it at Thales as if offering a treasure, and then pulled out a brass-colored commandment chain from his chest.

"Look, I am a devout believer in the Sunset Church and an honorary priest of the Theological Branch of King's College. I often go to the temple to pray, and I often go to church when I return to the countryside."

Julio's eyes were full of lust and showing off.

It seems that this is a certain achievement.

"I study mathematics in the name of God!"

Thales chuckled.

This actually made Bachelor Julio's face stiffen. He couldn't carry it or put it down with both hands.

"Why?"

Thales coughed a few times to hide his laughter:

"Why do you want to tell me specifically?"

Julio put down the chain of commandments, wiped his hands on his clothes, and then pointed carefully at Thales' tabletop.

"You...have been holding that book for several days."

“The cover is almost covered with fingerprints.”

Thales looked down.

Underneath his draft paper was the book "Acts of the Sunset".

Duke Xinghu was stunned.

After a few seconds, Thales nodded helplessly and sighed.

How could he make such a stupid mistake?

Was it because you were under too much pressure during these days when you returned to the stars?

If he were in the Northland, in the Palace of Heroes, Thales would be so cautious that he would change a new book every day, so that he would not be easily discovered.

Well, you can't say that.

After all, Nikolai's IQ is not to be underestimated.

"You are a smart boy, Your Highness," Julio was a little worried: "I mean, not many people can understand so many complex mathematical problems at this age, not to mention you came back from the barbaric Northland - no offense intended.

.”

"People with this kind of mentality are often not willing to accept boring theological preaching and faith preaching. I know, I have experienced it, but..."

Julio pointed to the wrinkled cover of the religious book:

"When you want to tear up a book to vent your anger, don't let anyone see you."

Thales rubbed his finger prints on "Acts" which were obviously clearer than the previous few days, and was silent for a while.

"I just...read it too carefully."

"Well, don't worry too much, then." Now it was Julio's turn to worry about whether he was interfering too much with the prince's life. He lowered his head and said humbly:

"Fortunately, today's era is enlightened. In ancient times, the consequences of doing this would not be very good."

Thales chuckled lightly.

"Don't worry, at least I'm not too big or too small, I can still be considered a prince?"

"Hey, more than four hundred years ago, 'Alien' Heyman was also the eldest son and heir of 'King Ascend', but he wasn't because of blasphemy——"

Bachelor Julio's words stopped abruptly.

Thales' smile then condensed.

The room became quiet.

A few seconds later, Julio realized what he had said. He stared at Thales in horror and looked around in panic.

"I, my, Your Highness..."

Thales grimaced.

"Bachelor Julio, have we finished solving this problem?"

"Oh, of course, of course, Your Majesty the Duke, Your Highness the Prince... why don't we finish class?" Julio's expression almost looked like he was about to cry.

Thales was silent for a while, then raised his head and smiled:

"OK."

Julio let out a sigh of relief, picked up the teaching materials and tools at a loss, and left without even remembering that the chain of commandments was still hanging outside his clothes.

"Um, Your Majesty the Duke, what I said today, um, Count Casso..."

Thales sighed softly:

"Gilbert won't know."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Julio left tremblingly.

"Julio."

Julio's back shook violently.

"Thank you too." Thales said softly.

Maybe he knew that he had said more things that he shouldn't have said, so Bachelor Julio, who was used to dragging the class, was much more considerate than usual, and the get out of class ended half an hour earlier.
To be continued...