Amos had never been happier. The mirror in his room saw him more than the table it used to see in the space of three minutes. He smiled sheeplishy as he formed a knot with the long piece of cloth around his neck. Unlike the previous year, the school would be revealing his face on their front page magazine. He'd won the best teacher award several times, but it was different this time. The award came with a salary increment and a chance to teach the brightest students in the school. The students were also anxious to see him teach. They've heard of his brilliancy and his ability to prove theories. Amos couldn't hide his excitement when he introduced himself to them the previous day. They are the only students that will love science just as he appreciates it, he thought.
Ever since he finished from Bandok University and got a degree in Biological Chemistry, he had concluded anything that can't be scientifically proven is a myth. He got the nickname "Mr No karma" after arguing with one of the English teachers whether karma exists or not. He believe it's a fallacy and won the argument that day. The students he taught won lots of biology and chemistry competitions for the school; that's why his name comes up whenever there's an award.
He got to school earlier than before. Only few teachers and students were around, and he made sure they all saw his well ironed suit. After the ceremony, he advanced to his new class. He was almost done explaining the concept of matter to them when a student interrupted him with a question. It was obvious the students are familiar with what he was teaching, so it made the lecture boring.
"What makes a plane fly? Our physics teacher couldn't give us a better explanation."
Amos was still trying to figure out how the question is related to what he was teaching when another student replied.
"Common, Thomas, is forces not explanatory enough?"
"Jude, it's magic!"
"More like sorcery."
Amos had to to hit a table with his fist to keep them quiet.
"There's nothing like magic," he started.
He knew he got their attention with that statement, and for the first time since he entered the class, every one of them listened attentively to him. He cleared his throat and continued.
"Engineers should have a better explanation. It's related to force just as Jude said. Believe me when I say it isn't magic. In fact, it doesn't exist. Sorcery, witchcraft or whatever is a myth. What you see are tricks and make believe. You've probably seen someone dip hands into fire without getting burnt or bring out a bird from his pocket. Trust me, it's not fire and the bird was in his pocket."
"Okay, I agree there's an explanation to why plane fly and I know some magicians use tricks, but magic exists, sir." Jude said.
"My uncle is a native doctor. My dad said the man had been shot thrice in the head and didn't die," another student interfered.
"The famous magicians we know didn't have supernatural powers?"
"My pastor healed someone suffering from leprosy last Sunday."
"People do money rituals, don't they?"
Amos watched them gave instances where magic was used and he shook his head. He thought they were so deep in science since they were known to be very brilliant. He had no idea where to start convincing them.
"There are many things science can't explain. It can only assume," another student got his attention.
"Yes, like how human came into existence. I don't believe that evolution theory. It's some spiritual powers from God."
"Pure Magic!"
He didn't keep them shut this time, rather, he watched them air their opinions. When the bell rang, the students stopped, expecting him to say something.
"Well, this class is over but this discussion will continue in our next class. Before then, I'll like you to go and confirm these stories you told me; don't conclude based on what you heard, I want you to be at the source. I'll be here tomorrow to prove you guys wrong." he said and left the class.
He had taught and convinced several people, but he knew his new class will be difficult.
