Chapter 587 Flower of Blood and Bone·Children's Protector
Xia Xiu nodded, he agreed with the old man's words.
“A person’s body is inhabited by his own soul. Our body is both a shrine and a shackle; it carries our existence, but it also limits our freedom.
A person How you treat your body is how you treat yourself. The body is the boundary of action, and the mind is the boundary of the soul; when the body cannot reach, only the mind can touch."
Joseph nodded slightly. With recognition shining in his eyes, he listened quietly to the words of the blond young man.
"Death." Xia Xiu's voice became low and solemn, "It is the process of ending both at the same time. It both liberates the soul and destroys the body. Many people are struggling between life and death - because they cannot decide whether to Embrace this final relief, or continue to bear the weight of life?"
Joseph sighed and said:
"Who doesn't have the thought of suicide occasionally? Say, not occasionally, but most of the time? Well, maybe some people don't, such as those spiritually rich scientists, or the superstars that everyone loves."
"But ordinary people-- When things don't go well, it's good to think about the small door that has been prepared to escape the sea of suffering and lead to bliss."
"In this life, you may face countless things. Frustration and blow, sometimes even feel that all efforts are in vain; everyone is vulnerable sometimes, sometimes a small mistake, an unintentional blow can make people fall into deep despair."
"This is how Liszt Ove committed suicide. You see, Liszt was an ordinary person with an average financial situation and a lot of mental stress."
"He was unemployed and his family life was not going well. Finally, he chose to commit suicide.
The old man showed a trace of sadness.
“I think that for those who feel helpless and lonely, suicide may be the only option they think they can control. That little door to bliss becomes the last thing in their hearts. Exit."
Joseph sat on a chair and slowly recounted the life of Lister Ove, his voice full of sadness and helplessness.
Liszt Ove was born in the year 1569 of the Terran calendar into an ordinary family.
I have been smart and studious since I was a child, and have a gentle personality.
After graduating from college, he chose to work in the federal child protection services government agency in Edici.
As a government worker, he witnessed the darkest aspects of society: abuse, neglect, family breakdown.
He firmly believes that he can bring changes to these children.
Lister has done an outstanding job in government, and despite the great pressure, he has always worked hard to fight for children's rights and provide help and support wherever possible.
However, long-term exposure to the dark side of society also placed a huge mental burden on him.
His wife, Marianne, is his biggest supporter. The two have been married for many years and their relationship is quite deep.
In recent years, Liszt's work pressure has increased day by day, and his mental condition has gradually deteriorated.
He began to feel powerless and confused about life.
Liszt's inner pain increased day by day, and conflicts began to arise in the relationship between the couple.
At the end of 1590 in the Terra Calendar, Liszt's mental condition deteriorated to the point where he could no longer work, but he still persisted, trying to find a balance between work and family.
On January 17, 1591 in the Terra calendar, Liszt suddenly chose to commit suicide. This decision shocked everyone who knew him.
Before committing suicide, he transferred a large amount of money to his wife Marianne and left a message asking her to continue living a good life.
He committed suicide for the first time, but this time he failed.
At the same time, it also triggered extensive discussion and controversy.
Not long after, he cut his wrists, and this time he finally died.
The media hounds swarmed like flies on scent.
After Liszt committed suicide, a fierce dispute broke out between his family and relatives and Marianne over the large death compensation he had accumulated during his work.
The family accused Marianne of being the cause of Lister's suicide, but Marianne insisted that she was innocent and believed that Lister's death was more due to work pressure and mental problems.
Under the double physical and social death, Liszt completely became an "object" around which the buzzing flies caroused all night long.
“Liszt gave all the money to Marianne, which his family believed was evidence that she had driven him to suicide. They said Marianne had controlled his life and was too much for him to bear, but Marianne said She has been supporting him."
Joseph shook his head and sighed:
"This dispute caused Liszt to lose his human dignity, and his death became the loss of his family and the island. The focus of public opinion in the city and even several nearby cities."
"As a corpse, Lister has lost his human dignity. In his social death, he became an object, a kind of object for people to debate. and a tool of accusation.”
After talking about Liszt, the old man felt thirsty, so he couldn't help but take a sip of the black coffee in his hand, and then said in a slightly sad tone:
"Although it is a bit offensive to say this, but To be willing to die means to admit, even if only instinctively, that we are taking our own lives - to admit that there is no deep reason for living, that the bustle of daily life is absurd, that suffering is unnecessary."
" I know what you mean, but self-killing isn't just a personal act of financial poverty or mental weakness; suicide rates sometimes rise in times of economic prosperity. If suicide is solely due to personal financial or psychological factors, then that's not true. This phenomenon cannot be explained."
Joseph frowned, obviously confused by the blond young man's opinion, "You mean, suicide is not only related to personal circumstances?"
The Fourth Kingdom of Heaven? The sword holder nodded, leaning back on the chair to show his relaxation, and continued in a scholarly tone,
"Yes, according to statistics, the suicide rate is a norm in a stable society and will not increase or decrease significantly over time. Even if the economic situation gets better, the suicide rate will not necessarily decrease. Fran's A sociologist once proposed a theory; he believed that suicide is related to the strength of a person's connection with society."
"Simply put, suicide is a social fact."
Joseph. Looking at the blond young man thoughtfully, "Social facts? What does that mean?"
The fourth sword holder of the Kingdom of Heaven explained:
"When the connection between people and society weakens , the risk of suicide increases when individuals feel isolated and helpless. In other words, suicide is not a purely personal problem, but a social problem. Suicide rates will increase whenever there are problems with social structures and interpersonal relationships. , Therefore, suicide is not only a personal tragedy, but a wake-up call for the entire society.”
The old man asked in a lamenting tone: "How can there be such a device in human beings that allows self-destruction?" "Maybe what we want to end is pain, not life." The fourth sword-holder in the Kingdom of Heaven replied road.
"Who knows." The old man sighed again.
The sun shines into the house through the windows, warm and bright.
An old man and a young man, the conversation between mortals and angels was interrupted by another voice.
"Here comes the fish."
The old woman Martha walked between the two of them carrying a plate of cooked doghead fish.
The fish is golden yellow in appearance, slightly crispy on the skin, and exudes an alluring aroma. The tiny spices on the fish and onions, ginger, and garlic are garnished on it, which greatly increases your appetite.
The fish meat is tender and juicy, exuding a light fragrance that makes people salivate.
Martha smiled and said: "Eat it while it's hot."
Xia Xiu and Joseph thanked each other and began to enjoy the delicious fish.
At the dining table, Xia Xiu took a bite. The fish was so delicious that it melted in his mouth, and he couldn't help but praise it.
“It’s so delicious, Ms. Martha.”
Martha smiled and said, “Just like it, eat more.”
After taking a few bites , Xia Xiu looked at Joseph thoughtfully and asked:
"Has Liszt's funeral been held? How is his body doing now?"
Joseph sighed and shook his head.
“Alas, because of the conflict between Lister’s family and his wife, the body is still stored in the county-level medical examiner’s office.”
“In the case of unnatural death, such as accident, homicide, Suicide, etc., the forensic doctor or the police need to conduct further investigation and conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. What is more complicated is that they said that Lister signed a body donation agreement before his death."
The blond young man frowned slightly, he was keen. noticed something.
"So, his funeral has not been held yet, and the body has not been buried for these reasons?"
"That's exactly what it is," Joseph said helplessly, "His family and wife are fighting for inheritance and compensation. Jin's matter is in such a turmoil that no one is willing to give in. The forensic office is also waiting for them to reach an agreement for subsequent processing."
Xia Xiu continued to face the old man while tasting the food. Asked:
"His compensation is generous? Working for a child protective services government agency should be unlikely to receive large compensation."
Joseph also followed Xia Xiu's throw After chatting about a new topic, he pointed in the direction outside the floor-to-ceiling window. There was a place they just passed by, with various road signs inserted there.
The old man explained to Xia Xiu:
"Liszt's work focus is different. Generally speaking, the normal job of a child protector is to receive reports about child abuse and abuse from the public, schools, medical institutions, law enforcement agencies, etc. Reports of neglect. If the investigation determines that the child is in immediate or potential danger, the agency may take protective measures, including temporarily removing the child from the home and placing the child in a foster home, a kinship home, or an emergency shelter."
Elderly Refers. Looking at the location of the road sign just now, he said to Xia Xiu: "That's the Shenghu Orphanage, located in a remote bay area on the edge of the city, surrounded by dense forests."
He paused, and then considered it. He continued to explain to Xia Xiu in a tone of voice:
"The children in that place are all infected with strange hoof disease, which is a rare disease caused by RNA virus. The infected person will have the appearance of a third organ similar to animal organs. As for the second organ, Liszt is usually responsible for dealing with them.”
Seeing that Xia Xiu didn't show any obvious disgust or rejection towards the patients with [Cerotic Hoof Disease], the old man continued talking,
With a look of reminiscence on his face, Joseph continued:
"Island City does not have the hub of an abnormal community. When it was first announced that it would become an abnormal state, many ordinary people were confused.
These ordinary people always thought that the needle leaves The existence of the Holy Lake Orphanage in Lin's place and the weird rumors were all fiction, and now they were told all of them were true.
As ordinary people, they felt afraid and discriminated against those fake people. These reactions are normal. ”
Xia Xiu continued to ask:
"So Liszt's job should be difficult? In such an environment, he not only has to deal with child protection work, but also faces these special children and social prejudice. "
Joseph nodded and sighed:
"Yes, Liszt not only has to deal with various complex situations in his daily work, but also spends a lot of time and energy caring about them. Children who are excluded from society. He needs to deal with not only their physical problems, but also their psychological problems. He tries to give these children a sense of normal life and give them hope."
The old man continued: "I. I remember that Liszt also tried to adopt an infected person, a little boy named Noah. He had a slightly protruding antlers on his head and looked like a small bag. If he wore a hat, outsiders would not be able to recognize him at all, so that's why. The child always wears an old hat and tries hard to hide the small bag on his head.”
When Xia Xiu heard about Noah, he inexplicably remembered that he was taking in the evil beings, and after transporting Gouzi and the evil beings back to the Kingdom of Heaven [the unknown land] through a special magic circle, he followed the previous instructions to enter the think tank. The intelligence clues found the coniferous forest and the blood stains under the wooden house.
Rely on [The Crowned One]’s perception and reaction to the surrounding pheromones.
This sudden memory made it very clear to Xia Xiu who the owner of the pool of blood was...
He took a deep breath and asked: "What kind of person is Noah?" What kind of child?”
Joseph sighed, with a hint of worry in his eyes, “Noah is a very sensible child. Although he suffers from odd hoof disease, he never complains and always tries to adapt to it. An unfair world. Liszt liked him very much and always tried to give him more love and care. But after Liszt passed away, Noah's situation must have become worse.
Without Liszt’s protection, the attention and care he received in the orphanage may be reduced. Of course, this may be because I am overthinking it. After all, I don’t know much about orphanages. That orphanage is like It's like full of secrets. "
When the old man was talking about Noah, he suddenly remembered something and continued to say to Xia Xiu:
"The first clear conflict between Liszt and his wife seemed to be because of this child. Her wife hated Noah's features and considered him a plague. Even though she acted well in words and actions, the way she looked at the child was too... naked. "
"That kind of unconcealable fear is really sad," the old man sighed. "The children did not choose their fate, and we, as adults, should have given them more love and tolerance. ”