Atheist Deities - Chapter 26 - Responsive Energy Ignition

The other half of the students were called Hio, a small girl who had short layered black hair, resembling that of a bob hairstyle. The child wore a confident expression on her face and had pink cheeks that detailed her youthfulness. Hio stood at four feet, one inch, and her complexion was between the color tones of tan and pale. Her weight was fifty pounds.

Kashikoi had a bright smile; she was missing some teeth, presumably due to her baby teeth. Her complexion was very pale, and she had long, wavy hair that passed her shoulders. The tonal color was very dark brown, and her fringe was brushed back and over her ear. Kashikoi stood at exactly four feet and weighed sixty-eight pounds.

Shako, the third girl in the group, had a mix of blonde and brown hair. She wore a ponytail that trailed to the nape of her neck. Shako was slightly darker than tan, which complemented her hair. She had a bright smile that also exemplified the shape of her lips. The girl was respectfully larger than the previous two, standing at the same height as Kashikoi but weighing seventy-three pounds.

Omou was one of the more intelligent-looking girls among the group. She had ginger wavy pigtails on both sides of her head, while the rest of her hair was wavy, going to her collarbone. She showcased herself with large rectangular glasses and a nonchalant expression. Omou was certainly one of the more average in height, standing at four feet, one inch, just like Hio, and also matched her weight. Her complexion was possibly considered standard caucasian.

The fifth female was called Byanka. She was one of the tallest girls in the group, standing at four feet six and weighing seventy-seven pounds. Her hair was black and straight, reaching her biceps. She had a youthful expression, much like the rest of the girls, and pink cheeks that detailed her smile and lovely eyes.

The final girl was possibly one of the most innocent-looking girls. She had a skin complexion known as Vitiligo. Her skin was a mix between fair and light, there are freckles on her face and she had straight blonde hair. She had a shy appearance and a creeping blush on her face. Unlike the rest of the female group, who had black eyes, hers were icy blue. The girl was called Tereya, and she stood at exactly four feet and weighed the same, sixty-five pounds.

Eau-Beau clapped her hands together, capturing the children's attention while maintaining her uplifting expression. "Alright, students," she began, "as I mentioned, we are going to learn about Rei and where it comes from. Some of you may have already seen it from time to time. So, does anyone know what it is?" The children murmured innocently, as if trying to deduce the answer. Oroka eagerly raised his hand, bouncing with enthusiasm. "It's the light that adults can make, miss!" he exclaimed. Eau-Beau chuckled and responded with clarity, "It is not something that only adults can use. As a Shini-Deity, regardless of age, you can create Rei as long as you understand what it is and how it is formed.". 

The tutor paced in front of her twelve students until the shy Tereya timidly raised her hand, her sleeve slipping down her arm. The tutor noticed and halted, addressing her directly. "Hm? Yes, Tereya?" she said openly. "Do you have to be brave like Dōmanic to create it?" Tereya's question caught Dōmanic's attention; his eyes widened as he shifted his gaze to the blushing girl. After a moment, he redirected his focus to his tutor. The tutor continued with a light-hearted chuckle. "Rei is a manifestation that anyone can create. To bring it forth, you need some form of confidence in yourself.".

Kashikoi tapped her chin, raised her hand, and proceeded to question her tutor: "Miss, what makes Rei so special to us?' Eau-Beau smiled and faced her, saying, "Rei is unique for every Shini-Deity. In fact, Rei is an acronym. Does anyone know what it is short for?" Most, if not all of the children, despite the intellectual students such as Omou, did not know what an acronym was. Eau-Beau gave a soft smile, raising her finger as she crossed her arms under her chest. Dōmanic pushed forward a reply without raising his arm, his expression detailing a frown just as he normally does. "Responsive Energy Ignition," he said. His response caused all of the other students to be in awe, their eyes expressing admiration, and that included Eau-Beau. "That's... correct, Dōmanic. Well done."