01x02 - And Now... I'm Going to Move the Earth

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AND NOW I'M GOING TO MOVE THE EARTH

If it's the Earth that moves,

reason and beauty become one.

The cosmos is unified

under a single order.

If the theory accepted

by the Church is the geocentric model,

mine is heliocentrism. How about that?

Helio centrism?

S-Such an idea

could

No.

That's just plain wrong.

I'll give you three reasons.

First, there are too many contradictions.

If the Earth is moving

why do I land in the same spot

when I jump?

Second.

If we accept that the Earth is moving,

who would support that theory?

The Earth is at the center of the universe

because God wanted

humankind's home to be special.

To deny that would be disastrous.

And third.

Risking your life for intuition

is foolish.

A sound argument.

However, I disagree with your third point.

It's because my life is on the line

that I believe my intuition.

And what if you're wrong?

It doesn't matter.

A wrong answer is not a meaningless one.

"A wrong answer is not a meaningless one"?

Are you insane?

I don't find

your heliocentric theory beautiful,

nor will I jump through fire to prove it.

I don't want to come here tomorrow.

Is that so?

Huh?

I'll see you tomorrow then.

The heavens are still,

and the Earth moves?

Not only that,

but it rotates and revolves too?

How could something

that ridiculous be true?

Just look.

Even now, the stars are moving

in small increments.

Watch for an hour, and it's clear.

Even the idea of rotation is impossible.

Man, that hurt!

How clumsy of me.

I thought the mountains

flipped over for a second.

The mountains flipped over?

B-But that's only because

I was moving.

It's not the mountains that moved.

That much is obvious.

But if I extend that obvious logic

If I'm the Earth,

and the mountains are the Sun

If the observer moves

the still object in the distance

will also appear to move.

It may be rotating.

No, wait!

Even if I accepted the rotation

there's no way it's revolving.

Let's say Earth moves

for the sake of argument.

I'll apply Ptolemy's model

to the heliocentric theory.

I just need to expand

or shrink the epicyclical radius

of the planets thought to be

beyond the Sun to equal the radius

of the current Sun's revolution.

For planets closer than the Sun,

I'll expand the center

of their epicycles to equal the Sun.

If their induction path

is the same as the current Sun's orbit,

and the Earth followed the same path

as it revolved around the Sun

This is ridiculous blasphemy.

It's nonsense and plain wrong.

Not only that, I could be arrested.

I have no reason to pursue it.

The individual planets move in sequence,

and the cosmos is unified

under a single order.

Everything moves in a harmonious sequence?

The entire universe moves

under a single order?

It's all lies!

The planets move independently.

That has to be it.

Because if not

If the vastness of heaven

moved with one mind

in such a rational way

I can't help but see

this theory as beautiful!

EARTH

SUN, EARTH

It may be true.

ORB: ON THE MOVEMENTS OF THE EARTH

Your observations have grown

even more precise lately.

Did something change?

If I may.

Hubert,

why put yourself in danger

and give up your place in heaven

just for this?

Do you want to deny the existence of God?

It's the opposite.

I do it because I believe in God.

Most people believe

this world is an ugly place

filled with greed and corruption,

while the afterlife is pure and beautiful.

But

I can't accept that.

This world created by God

is surely the most beautiful of all.

A person doesn't need

faith, money, or status to know that.

I will show

that even trapped in this tiny skull,

my intellect is all I need

to understand God's works.

That's why I don't read

the holy scripture.

I read nature.

But doesn't a life like that

frighten you?

It does.

Even so,

a life that isn't frightening

is missing its essence.

Oh, and one more thing.

This is your last day of observation.

What?

I've discovered a way to continue alone.

Then what do I do from tomorrow?

Good question. You're free to choose.

However,

continue astronomy.

For your own sake.

Though that's just a suggestion.

Well, thank you for everything.

It's over.

Just like that.

What was this all about?

"Continue astronomy," he says?

I can't do that.

Potocki? Why is he in front of the house?

Hi!

Huh?

Hello there.

Are you Rafal?

I'm the Inquisitor, Nowak.

I'm here to inquire about Hubert's actions

since his recantation.

I-Is that so?

Hubert has fully reformed,

and he's been living modestly.

Oh? I'm glad to hear that.

After all, a man charged

as a heretic twice will be put to death.

His collaborators

would face serious charges too.

All that extra work

is no fun for me either.

Th-That sounds rough.

I can't tolerate those foolish heretics.

Glad to have your support.

So tell me then

What's this?

I found it in your bookcase.

I haven't told Potocki yet,

but it sure seems to contain

detailed notes about blasphemous research.

What is this?

It's uh

What could it be?

That belongs to me.

H-Hubert?!

I thought it would be harder to find

if I hid it in that child's room,

but it seems I've been caught.

Oh? So that's the case, is it?

But you'd better think carefully, Hubert.

Do you realize

where such a statement will lead you?

I came back to finish what I started.

Be honest, please.

Does this really belong to you?

Of course it does.

In fact, you're the one

who should think carefully.

Do you really think a child

could assist with my research?

Well, I suppose that's true.

Sorry about that, Rafal.

-In that case, put Hubert under arrest.

-Huh?

Wait!

So suddenly?!

Oh, that's right.

I came to give you this.

-Farewell.

-Huh?

Hubert!

Will you really just go?

Weren't you going to finish something?

I just did.

And so, Hubert

was burned to death.

ORB: ON THE MOVEMENTS OF THE EARTH

-Orb.

-Orb.

He died.

To save me.

I know he was a heretic,

but what was the right thing for me to do?

His unfinished work

Three stars.

Orion's Belt?

Why is only Alnilam

in the center painted black?

I'm fond of the way

those mountains

and rocks resemble Orion's Belt.

Wait!

I've come to the mountain

that represents Alnilam,

but I don't see

This is

a letter?

"To the person who finds this letter."

Please forgive the curt opening,

but I have no idea who you are.

However, I have decided

to entrust my necklace

to the one I deem most trustworthy.

Now to the main order of business.

The documents you see here

comprise my lifetime of research

into heliocentrism.

I now place all my trust in you

and beg you to finish what I started.

Please,

burn everything.

I am confident that I have spent more time

with heliocentrism than anyone else.

Because of that,

there is something I alone know.

SUN, EARTH

Heliocentrism can likely never be proven.

There are too many uncertain factors.

It surely must be

the realm of God himself.

If that is the case,

such an imperfect theory should disappear.

Despite that, I don't have the will

or the courage to burn it myself.

Instead, it is my selfish hope

that someone superior to me

will dispose of it forever.

That is you.

You are capable of burning it.

Your powers of reason

are far stronger than my intuition.

You can do it.

A reward for the task

can be found in the box.

The amount should be sufficient.

And so, I leave it to you.

Well, it is what it is.

I understand why he chose

to leave this letter too.

Heliocentrism is indeed an amazing idea.

But it's too dangerous,

too out of step with the times,

and more than anything else,

too uncertain.

This is the most reasonable outcome.

The materials must be burned.

It's just as Hubert said.

My powers of reason

set the documents aflame.

But

Ow!

More than that reasoning,

my intuition wants to believe

in heliocentrism!

Everyone, listen up!

While we're sorry to see him go,

today is the day Rafal leaves our school!

However,

he'll be attending university.

And everyone,

what is the most appropriate field

for him to study?

Do you remember?

-Theology!

-Theology!

That's right.

Rafal, do you have any parting words?

Yes.

Thank you for all you've done for me.

We won't see each other anymore,

but I pray that you receive

God's blessings.

Oh, and one more thing.

I'm going to study astronomy.

Though it pains me to say it,

the world is full of fools.

And before I knew it,

I was at the head of the line.

The real me

is neither dignified,

nor wise, humble, or capable.

What I am is arrogant, brazen,

rash, and helpless.

And now I'm going to move the Earth.

If you need help, just ask an adult.

See? Just like that.

Here you go.

Thank you very much!

I can't just ignore a crying child.

Be good to your family, okay?

Yes, sir!

Nowak, we'd better get moving.

Huh? Oh, right.

I hope you'll forgive the sudden visit.

What do you intend to do?

I have a child!

Oh, is that so? I have a daughter myself.

She just turned four,

and she's quite cute.

Look, this is a letter from my daughter.

I always carry it with me.

Whenever I think of her,

I get the same feelings.

Comfort, strength, and

worry.

Love for my child

has become my reason to live.

I don't ever want her to suffer.

So any research that will disrupt

the peace can't be overlooked.

To tell the truth, I don't have

any lofty ideals like protecting humanity.

But when it comes to protecting

the lives and faith

of my family and friends,

there's nothing I won't do.

I'm home!

Oh, my.

So this was your family.

Okay, this is where the wicked gather.

I'll leave the rest to you.

I have dinner with my family to get to.

Huh?

Aren't inquisitors celibate too?

You didn't know?

Nowak never joined the clergy.

He's a layperson.

I don't know the details,

but the Bishop thinks highly of him

and made an exception.

He was once a mercenary.

A mercenary?

How could such bloody hands

do the Lord's work?

It's unthinkable.

How could this be?

Don't get so disheartened.

I'm sure the Bishop has his reasons.

You must

be joking.

You're joking, right?

Huh?

Not only are you abandoning theology,

but it's to study astronomy?

Has Hubert being arrested as a heretic

momentarily robbed you of your senses?

If you don't retract that statement,

I won't sign

this university admission form!

Recently,

after my sudden change in direction,

my future has grown quite precarious.

Being honest,

skillfully explaining myself,

and settling all concerns

would be a Herculean task.

Now, declare it!

You won't study astronomy!

And so

Understood. I declare it.

I'll never study astronomy again.

I simply lied.

Oh, my son!

You've returned to your normal self?

Yes! I was being a fool!

I'm so happy!

One can express anything in words.

That's why lying is so convenient.

The rational judgment I've developed

can help me avoid trouble.

Right. That's the way.

Even if I enroll in theology,

I can transfer to astronomy later.

Not going to university

would defeat the purpose.

Proving heliocentrism

could take 30 or 40 years.

But even then, it's no pipe dream.

I just need to proceed little by little.

Still,

if my father hates astronomy so much,

why are there so many

books on it inside this house?