Eukrania Academy

CHAPTER 23: Cogito Ergo Sum

I have been reading books that are related to the words "cogito ergo sum", and they are all just pertaining to the same thing.

"I think, therefore I am."

And it was from a well-known philosopher, Rene Descartes.

I do not actually know why I have been dreaming about it since I was a kid. What's with it, really? I am confused, and I do not get it at all. It does not make any sense.

Paglabas ko ng library, nakita ko si Tyrone na seryosong naglalakad. Hinabol ko siya dahil gusto kong malaman kung bakit bigla na lang siyang nag-walk out kanina sa training hall.

"Hey, Tyrone," I said as I reached him.

"It's team captain," he said coldly.

"Sorry, team captain," I awkwardly said. "Can I have a minute with you?"

He just stared at me, without any single emotion on his face. I followed him. Pumunta kami sa field, at umupo sa isa sa mga bench doon. May iilan ding estudyante ang naroon. Sapat na para makapag-usap kami nang maayos.

"Bakit ka biglang umalis kanina?"

"Was it a big deal?"

"I was just wondering if I did something wrong. If what I have done offended you."

"Why would I be offended?"

"Because I've hit your ego?"

He chuckled. "Seriously? That's what you're thinking of me?"

"Yes, because it's like no one has ever done that to you before."

"Okay," he grinned. "To tell you honestly, I was not offended, in fact, I am worried."

"Why are you worried, then?"

"I do not know how to explain, but I am worried about everything. Everything that includes you. Everything about you."

"Kaya ba ayaw mo akong pasalihin sa grupo dahil nag-aalala ka sa akin? Nag-aalala ka na baka matalo tayo sa laro dahil sa akin? Na baka ako ang maging dahilan ng pagkabigo natin? Ganoon na ba kahina ang tingin mo sa akin?"

"Like what I have said, I could not explain it. But, there's something wrong, and as of now I could not figure it out, and if ever I do, you would never understand it."

"Look. I know that you are the team captain, but it does not mean that you have the privilege to underestimate me just because I am an outcast. I need you to trust me because I will do everything just to prove that an outcast like me could do better in your world."

Tumayo na ako para umalis. Iniwan ko siya roon dahil alam kong walang patutunguhan ang usapan naming dalawa. He's so insensitive, and I could probably not do anything about it. However, if he thinks that just because he does not trust me I would quit the game, then he's totally wrong.

~°~

I walked through the hallway of this main building to see someone who could help me with my dilemma. I really wanted to solve the puzzle which was in my head. I just wanted to have some knowledge about something, and I am pretty sure that he is going to help me acquire it.

Kumatok ako sa pinto ng office niya. Sumagot naman siya ng, "Come in." Kaya pumasok na ako. Good thing, wala siyang ka-share sa area kaya mas makakapag-usap kami nang maayos.

"Yes, Miss Hawthorne. I am surprised of your presence here. What is it that you need?"

"Good afternoon, Professor Hawkins. I am here just to clarify something. You're a Philosophy teacher, so I assume that you could help me with this one."