Helena Blavatsky
The World that She Sees
Paracelsus:
From time to time...
Paracelsus:
From time to time, I wonder: do I fully comprehend the macrocosm of the three principles?
Paracelsus:
My theory that the universe corresponds to the anatomy of the human body...
Paracelsus:
Am I correct in this? If not, then my entire operating paradigm has been incorrect all this time.
Helena:
...Yep. You're right.
Paracelsus:
Although, such a thing can only be considered to be the world's truth.
Paracelsus:
As one who would know the Swirl of the Root, my idiotic agony must sound so trivial right now.
Helena:
...Yes. I'm sure that is true.
Helena:
I'm not sure myself, but I sense Mahatma from your words.
Helena:
That's why I'm rooting for you.
Good luck, Paracelsus!
Paracelsus:
Thank you very much, Helena Blavatsky.
You're brilliant.
Sanzang:
You know the phrase “protection of the Buddha”?
That's why I'm here...
Sanzang:
I'm sure you're under such protection too. Probably. In fact, I'd say it's thanks to this protection that Chaldea still exists!
Sanzang:
Even in the face of the Incineration of Humanity, we survived!
Sanzang:
That's why the Buddha is amazing.
My master was especially amazing.
Sanzang:
Not only am I able to borrow their palm heel, but they see and know everything. Beyond amazing, really.
Sanzang:
The compassionate and merciful Kannon is also beyond amazing. I've never seen anyone with more to offer.
Sanzang:
Yesterday, today, and even tomorrow...
The protection of the Buddha is forever!
Sanzang:
But you know, Wukong and Bajie didn't quite get it.
Helena:
...Oh really?
Sanzang:
Right after their vows, they went straight for some meat! In an instant! In a heartbeat!
Sanzang:
Wukong would say things like, “May the protection of the Buddha reach even my stomach!” That's not right! No!
Helena:
Uh-huh. I see.
Helena:
In many sects of Buddhism, the clergy is forbidden from eating meat, right?
Helena:
But then these disciples break such precepts immediately. Beyond annoying.
Helena:
On the other hand, I see that you are faithful to the Enlightened One's teachings, and I sense a high Mahatma from you. Good luck!
Sanzang:
Hee hee. You think so?
Okay. Let us both devote our lives to our faiths!
Fujimaru 1:
Mahatma...
Fujimaru 2:
What does that mean?
Mash:
Hello, Senpai.
I've been watching as you puzzled over this, but...
Mash:
I honestly don't know what she means when she says that.
Mash:
I do know that Mahatma was supposedly an existence of some kind that Helena mentioned often in her life.
Mash:
A spiritual existence of high order. They apparently imparted wisdom and truth through documents.
Mash:
And priestess figures who received such documents supposedly included Helena herself.
C：Mash:
...Details about Mahatma and their true form are a mystery. There is no mention about them in Chaldea's database, at least.
C：Mash:
Helena doesn't offer much in the way of detail on the subject, either.
Fujimaru 1:
What's a Mahatma...?
Helena:
...Hm? You called?
Mash:
Oh. Hello, Helena.
Helena:
How do you do, Mash, Fujimaru?
Do you two want to know about Mahatma?
Helena:
Though you know... Hm... What shall I do?
I could have you read my book about it. But, hmmm...
F：???:
“The Secret Doctrine” is a book of mysteries that covers ancient and modern science and theology.
Mash:
That voice...
Helena:
Hey. Who's there?
El-Melloi II:
It's an important book, and serves as the foundation of modern occultism, but it's not the sort of work we mages should use.
El-Melloi II:
...Sorry for the intrusion. I just heard a familiar title and couldn't help but respond.
Helena:
So you've read my book!
Does that mean you feel Mahatma too?
El-Melloi II:
Of course I've read it. I see.
So you're THE Helena Blavatsky.
El-Melloi II:
I had hoped to meet and speak to you.
Miss, would you spare me some time?
Helena:
Of course!
I get it! You're a fan of mine!
Fujimaru 1:
(Birds of a feather?)
Mash:
(You're right, Senpai.
It seems like they are getting along!)
Fujimaru 2:
(Incoming magecraft lecture.)
Mash:
(Perhaps.
I'm not sure if I can keep up...)
El-Melloi II:
What intrigues me is that much what you've said seems to contradict the teachings of Theosophy as a field.
El-Melloi II:
Theosophy as a field involves study and exploration. Its pursuit of the truth of the world and gods is similar to what we mages do...
El-Melloi II:
But it is still just an academic field.
It's not that Theosophy is similar to mages...
El-Melloi II:
But rather that mages are simply academics.
El-Melloi II:
Yet...
El-Melloi II:
Yet, you practice magecraft.
Even while you speak of Mahatma and the Hierarchy...
El-Melloi II:
You cast a variety of spells, using the archaic magecraft foundation that Theosophy claims does not exist.
Helena:
Eh? Y-you're right.
I do not feel Mahatma from that as much.
Fujimaru 1:
Huh?
Fujimaru 2:
She's changed her usual line...
Mash:
(Yes, this is a bit different for her...)
El-Melloi II:
...What exactly do your beliefs cover?
El-Melloi II:
Don't you think that the Theosophy that you speak of is making a mockery of the actual modern Theosophy?
El-Melloi II:
Unless...instead of Theosophy, it's your own talents you are mocking...
Helena:
...
Helena:
...
Helena:
U-unnnngh.
When you say it that way...
Helena:
It's true that I was the one who spread Theosophy to the modern world, but in broader terms, it was like a new kind of Platonism or Gnosticism...
Helena:
It included many things from the past, and in this case, it included Paracelsus's books too...
Helena:
I guess you can say it's my philosophy. But... But...
Helena:
The teachings really expanded during Adyarism or Yeats's time...
Helena:
...In other words...
Helena:
AFTER I DIED!
El-Melloi II:
M-my apologies.
I did not intend to anger you.
Helena:
You dummy! Why you... Why you...!
Lord El-Melloi II's a stupidhead!!!
Helena:
Stop tormenting me like the SPR!!! Waaaahh!!!
El-Melloi II:
N-no, I had no intention to...
Helena:
Waaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!
Mash:
S-Senpai! The usually kind and mature Helena...is throwing a childlike tantrum!
Fujimaru 1:
I-I've never seen her so angry before!
Mash:
You may be right. Helena is normally the one to calm Edison and Tesla down...
Fujimaru 2:
I like this side of her!
Mash:
Senpai!
Alexander:
Hm, what's going on, teacher?
Did you make a woman angry?
Alexander:
I never knew teacher was such a lady-killer.
Yeah... I'm curious about how you'll handle this.
El-Melloi II:
No, I...
Hm? What's that dark shadow behind you?
Alexander:
Oh this? It caught me back there.
I thought I got away, but it looks like it followed me here.
Darius III:
IS...KANDAR!!!
Fujimaru 1:
Hey, it's getting rowdy around here!
Mash:
It is, and now I sense danger!
Fujimaru 2:
I have a bad feeling about this!
Mash:
Me too!
Helena:
... (Gasp!?)
Helena:
Wh-what is the meaning of this!? I can't believe you got so many people on your side! Explain yourself, Lord El-Melloi II!!!
Helena:
Well then, that means I'll have to...
El-Melloi II:
Um, no, please don't misunderstand, Lady Blavatsky. Please wait. That giant Servant is not on my side...
Helena:
Thanks for calling me a lady. But too late.
I've started up the Simulator.
Helena:
Come at me, Lord El-Melloi II!
You too, Alex and Mister Darius III!
Helena:
You're all going to get a taste of the power of Mahatma! Brace yourselves!!!
Helena:
Fujimaru and Mash!
You're on my side! Got it!?
Fujimaru 1:
Y-yes, ma'am!
Fujimaru 2:
Shoulda seen this coming...
Helena:
LET'S. GO!
Helena:
...Lemuria slumbers in the seas! The Hierarchy graces the skies! And...
Helena:
And I! In the name of Mahatma... I'm going to let off steam!
El-Melloi II:
Wait, wait! Let off steam!?
--BATTLE--:
Mash:
Simulation battle, completed!
For the time being, Helena wins...
Mash:
But it seemed pretty clear that El-Melloi II was attempting to throw the match...
Fujimaru 1:
I'm tired...
Mash:
...I am too.
Fujimaru 2:
W-well, all's well that ends well!
Mash:
Y-yes you're right.
I like your thinking, Senpai...
Helena:
(Sigh) ...I'm no good.
Helena:
I vowed to be nice, but sometimes I can't help but explode like that.
Helena:
Especially when I think of the time when the SPR called me a fraud.
Helena:
I'm sorry I gave in to my emotions, Mister.
I'm embarrassed to face Mahatma.
El-Melloi II:
No, I...
Alexander:
Hey, did you just say Mahatma, the great teacher?
Do you know Mahatma?
Helena:
Eh?
Mash:
Eh...
Darius III:
???
El-Melloi II:
...Wait. Are you telling us that you know what Mahatma is?
Alexander:
Well, yeah?
Fujimaru 1:
Really!?
Fujimaru 2:
Uh, I'm not sure if that's true...
Mash:
(Y-yes, Senpai... Even though Alexander talks like he's familiar with it...)
Mash:
(Do you really believe Alexander knows what Mahatma is, when even El-Melloi II isn't sure himself?)
Mash:
(Although, Alexander did learn from Aristotle in Mieza...so it may be possible?)
Mash:
(Or perhaps, like Helena, he had a gifted mage nearby...)
Helena:
Seriously!? You know!?
Of Mahatma!?
Alexander:
Yep. I do.
Helena:
Oh my! That's amazing!
Well I...do sense strong Mahatma!!
Edison:
(...Is it over?)
Nikola Tesla:
(Hm. It would appear to be.)
Nikola Tesla:
(Yes, indeed it is over. She's laughing.
It appears our dear Helena is in a good mood now.)
Edison:
(Whew...even I thought the worst this time around.)
Edison:
(I was worried that fancy suit here triggered her by bringing up the times she was called a fraud, but it seems my fears were unfounded.)
Nikola Tesla:
(Yes. I thought the dimwit here complained about Helena's moving lab again. Evidently I was mistaken.)
Edison:
What did you say!?
Nikola Tesla:
Say that again, fool!
Lion & Gentleman:
(Oops...shhh...)
Paracelsus:
You are right.
Paracelsus:
It is not unusual for each mage to have their own unique usage of odd words and phrases.
Paracelsus:
For example, I use terms like “prima materia,” “transmutation product,” and “quinta essentia.”
Paracelsus:
In the world of alchemy, especially during my time, these words were not unique...
Paracelsus:
...but not all mages use them. Come to think of it, I believe the first founders of the Clock Tower likely used different terms.
Paracelsus:
That's why this is probably the same for her.
Paracelsus:
First off, there is no doubting her genius. Such people are generally misunderstood by the common masses.
Paracelsus:
The Mahatma that she speaks of...and what that means...
Paracelsus:
In order to truly understand, one would need to be on the same level as her.
Paracelsus:
Oh, and by the way, Master...
Paracelsus:
Apropos of nothing, I just happened to prepare an elixir...
Paracelsus:
It temporarily strengthens the limbic system, the cerebral nerves, and even magical circuits.
Paracelsus:
Would you like a sip?
Fujimaru 1:
No thank you.
Fujimaru 2:
Nope! (Nope!)
Paracelsus:
...
Medea:
...You right there. Yes, you.
Medea:
Theosophy, was it? If that magecraft is what its name suggests, it must be a study of godly wisdom.
Medea:
It must be something that didn't originate in the Age of Gods, so I don't expect anything grandiose...
Medea:
But I don't mind it, Helena Blavatsky. I have a certain interest in those who strive to reach the gods.
Helena:
...Yes. Thank you, Medea.
Medea:
My magecraft was given to me by Hekate.
Calling them similar is probably off the mark.
Medea:
But I do believe it's closer than that of modern mages.
I sense yours is not obsessed with reaching the Root.
Helena:
...Um...
Helena:
Y-yes. Yep. You're probably right.
I do feel Mahatma from—
Helena:
...
Helena:
No, I'm sorry. Let me be honest with you, Medea.
Medea:
...?
Helena:
The Mahatma and Hierarchy that I have been sensing until today...
Helena:
I am not sure whether they are the same beings as the gods of the Age of Gods.
Helena:
I personally believe that true Mahatmas are the supernatural beings who have reached the Swirl of the Root, or at least have come in contact with the Root.
Helena:
Whether it would be appropriate to call them gods is something that I honestly cannot determine.
Helena:
...
Helena:
Hmm... I'm not experienced enough to recognize Mahatma and Divine Spirits properly.
Helena:
But... But... There's one thing I know for sure.
Helena:
Hekate. The Goddess Hekate...
Helena:
Possessing Authority over the earth, the sea, and the sky, who offered many blessings to those who prayed to her...
Helena:
I think she is one of the most distinguished deities in Greek mythology!
Helena:
Seriously. From the bottom of heart.
I sense tons of Mahatma!
Medea:
Heh. You make me blush.
Medea:
For you to honestly admit your own inexperience and foolishness is proof of your growth.
Medea:
Helena Blavatsky.
Let me grant you the gift of words.
Medea:
The wisdom of the gods... A small shard just for you.