"Yes, I am fine now," Aecilia said, taking a deep breath to calm her racing thoughts.
She resolved to lean on both her mind and heart when necessary, but for now, she would prioritize her heart and use her mind to sift through whatever he had to say.
"Hm, let me begin with the origin of your abilities," Avendial observed as he noted that her demeanor had shifted to a calmer state.
He surmised that her emotional turmoil was likely a blend of conflicting decisions, which could only stem from the battle between her heart and mind.
It was a simple deduction—one that anyone in his position could make.
Unlike Aria, Aecilia had been raised within the confines of nobility, receiving a well-structured education that emphasized emotional control and etiquette.
Losing control over one's emotions was a rare occurrence for someone of her stature.
Furthermore, the impressive array of martial arts skills she displayed while confronting Baldy only reinforced his theory.
The only time one might feel frustration not rooted in anger but rather in the annoyance of clashing mental dialogues would be when they are anxiously awaiting a decision related to love.
Looking at her, Avendial guessed that she was on high alert.
She appeared to be wary not of him personally, but of the potential threat to her family—as if she feared they might be treated as mere pawns, especially after he had just disclosed his foresight into future events.
He planned to share details that would keep her mind occupied while ultimately connecting to her heart.
This was rooted in the understanding that love is transient.
No matter how deeply one feels for a partner, miscommunications and personal changes can arise over time, causing relationships to falter.
Thus, it was crucial to continually align those changes with shared understanding, ensuring that neither partner turns their gaze toward someone else.
'Is he referring to Synergy?' Aecilia thought, narrowing her gaze.
Many individuals knew about the imperials and their distinctive energy known as Synergy—so that information wasn't exactly a secret.
It was plausible that he simply wanted to convey this to Aria, prompting her to take notice of Aecilia, who now appeared relaxed.
Though somewhat mundane, the information was far from critical; most people were already aware of it.
According to Avendial's point of view, fire existed long before its discovery, and one innovation naturally led to the next, shaping the modern world where ignition was now commonplace.
So, his words were to some extent true, considering the human mind really processes those things which already exist, not invents something originally out of nowhere.
"It's hard to believe, but the stories didn't originally come out of nowhere; they already existed somewhere before, and then the brain, due to cosmic waves, started to merge them together, evolving and making it seem as if it's some fantasy..... just listen, Me," Avendial noticed hesitation in her voice but didn't delve further, even though there were hundreds of philosophical books where this fact was mentioned; he ignored explaining further given that Aecilia seemed calm, considering she had a Ph.D. in philosophy.
Indeed, due to the efficient use of AI and learning tools, though not everyone, most noblemen were provided with advanced education.
However, not all were interested in studying—only the heirs of prominent families truly pursued it seriously.
For instance, he had completed a Ph.D. in Business Management.
Now, when people hear someone has a Ph.D., they often assume that person must be an expert in their field.
But humans are naturally prone to errors.
The basic eligibility criteria for earning a Ph.D. are not about being perfect or knowing everything.
Instead, it's about creating or discovering something new in that subject.
For example, if someone pursued a Ph.D. in Philosophy, they would need to present an original project or research that added something unique to the field, which would determine their final result.
Of course, to find something new or achieve breakthroughs, one must have a thorough understanding of their subject.
This leads many common folks to think that having a Ph.D. means having complete mastery over the field.
But in truth, it's impossible for anyone to know absolutely everything.
The focus of a Ph.D. lies in meeting the criteria of contributing something unprecedented to the subject, not memorizing every piece of knowledge in it.
Thus, having a Ph.D. doesn't mean someone is a walking encyclopedia in their field.
Instead, it signifies that they've made a significant contribution.
At the same time, achieving such a contribution requires a strong grip and deep understanding of the subject.
So, calling someone who has a Ph.D. an expert in their field is correct from the perspective of normal people since degree holders are already much more advanced in their fields.
But from the degree holder's perspective, they are still learning.