Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 587 Flower of Blood and Bone·Children’s Protector

Xia Xiu nodded, agreeing 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.

How a person treats his body is how he treats himself. 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, his eyes flashing with recognition, and 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 ultimate relief or continue to bear the weight of life.”

Joseph sighed softly and said:

"Who doesn't have suicidal thoughts pop into their head occasionally? Or, not occasionally, but most of the time? Well, maybe some people don't, like those scientists who are spiritually rich, or the ones everyone loves Superstar."

"But ordinary people - when things don't go well, it's good to think about the little door that has been prepared to escape the sea of ​​suffering and lead to bliss."

"In this life, a person may face countless setbacks and blows, and sometimes even feel that all efforts are in vain; everyone is vulnerable sometimes, and sometimes a small mistake or an unintentional blow can make People are in 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 pressure."

"He was unemployed, his family life was not going well, and he finally chose to commit suicide."

The old man showed a hint of sadness.

"I think for those who feel helpless and alone, suicide may be the only option they feel they have control over. That little door to bliss becomes the last exit in their hearts."

Joseph sat on a chair and slowly narrated the life of Liszt Ove, his voice full of sadness and helplessness.

Liszt Ove was born in the year 1569 of the Terran calendar into an ordinary family.

He has been smart and studious since he was a child, and has a gentle personality.

After graduating from college, he chose to join the federal child protective 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 make a difference for 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 have a fairly deep relationship.

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 1591, 1 in the Terran 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 slit his wrists, and this time he finally died.

The media hounds swarmed like flies on scent.

After Lister's suicide, a bitter dispute broke out between his family and relatives and Marianne over the large death compensation he had accumulated during his employment.

The family blamed Marianne as 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.

"Lister gave all the money to Marianne, which his family believed was evidence she had driven him to suicide. They said Marianne had taken control of his life and was too much for him to handle, but Marianne said she had always supported him. "

Joseph shook his head and sighed:

"This dispute caused Liszt to lose his human dignity, and his death became a focus of controversy among his family and public opinion in the island city and even several nearby cities."

"As a corpse, Lister has lost his human dignity. In his social death, he has become an object, a tool for people to argue and blame."

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 may seem offensive, being willing to die means admitting, however instinctively, that we are taking our own lives—that there is no deep reason for living, that the hustle and bustle of daily life is absurd, that suffering is unnecessary. "

"I know what you mean, but self-killing is not just an individual 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 This phenomenon cannot be explained.”

Joseph frowned slightly, obviously confused by the blond young man's opinion, "You mean, suicide is not only related to personal circumstances?"

The fourth swordsman in the Kingdom of Heaven 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 the connection between people and society. "

"Simply put, suicide is a social fact."

Joseph looked at the blond young man thoughtfully, "Social fact? What does that mean?"

The fourth sword-bearer in the Kingdom of Heaven explained:

"When the connection between people and society weakens and individuals feel isolated and helpless, the risk of suicide increases. In other words, suicide is not a purely personal problem, but a social problem. Whether the economy is prosperous or weak, as long as the social structure and When there are problems in interpersonal relationships, the suicide rate will increase. 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, making it warm and bright.

An old man and a young man, the conversation between mortals and angels was interrupted by another voice.

"The fish are coming."

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 fish is embellished with tiny spices and onions, ginger, and garlic, which greatly increases 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 eat more if you like it."

After taking a few bites, Xia Xiu looked at Joseph thoughtfully and asked:

"Has Liszt's funeral been held? How is his body now?"

Joseph sighed and shook his head.

"Alas, the body is still in storage at the county medical examiner's office due to conflicts between Lister's family and his wife."

"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. To make things more complicated, they said that Lister signed a body donation agreement before his death."

The blond young man frowned slightly, and he was keenly aware of something.

"So, his funeral has not been held yet, and his body has not been buried for these reasons?"

"That's right," Joseph said helplessly. "His family and wife were having a huge quarrel over the inheritance and compensation, and no one was willing to give in. The medical examiner's office was also waiting for them to reach an agreement so that they could proceed. deal with."

While Xia Xiu was tasting the delicious food, he continued to ask the old man:

"Is he well compensated? Working for a Child Protective Services government agency should be less likely to result in a large compensation package."

Joseph also continued chatting along with the new topic raised by Xia Xiu. He pointed in the direction outside the floor-to-ceiling window. There was a place they just passed by with various road signs.

The old man explained to Xia Xiu:

"Lister's focus is different. Generally speaking, a child advocate's normal job is to receive reports of child abuse and neglect from the public, schools, medical facilities, law enforcement, etc. If the investigation determines that the child is facing immediate or potential If the child is at risk, the agency may take protective measures, including temporarily removing the child from the family and placing him or her in a foster home, a kinship home, or an emergency shelter.”

The old man pointed to the location of the road sign and said to Xia Xiu: "That's the Holy Lake Orphanage, located in a remote bay area on the edge of the city, surrounded by dense forests."

He paused, then carefully considered his tone before continuing to explain to Xia Xiu:
"The children in that place are all infected with strange hooffoot disease, which is a rare disease caused by RNA viruses. Infected people will have second organs similar to animal organs. Lister is usually responsible for dealing with them."

Seeing that Xia Xiu did not show any obvious disgust or rejection towards patients with [Qiushi Hoof Disease], the old man continued talking.

With a look of recollection on his face, Joseph continued:

"Island City does not have a hub called an abnormal community. When it was first announced that it would become an abnormal state, many ordinary people were confused.

These ordinary people have always thought that the existence of the Holy Lake Orphanage in the taiga and those weird rumors were fiction, but now they were told that it was all true.

As ordinary people, they feel fear and discrimination against those fake people. These reactions are normal. "

Xia Xiu continued to ask:

"So Lister's job must be difficult, right? In such an environment, he not only has to deal with child protection work, but also faces these special children and society's prejudices."

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 for these socially excluded children. He needs to deal with not only their physical problems, but also their psychological problems . He tried to give these kids a sense of normalcy and give them hope."

The old man continued: "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, which looked like a small bag. If he wore a hat, outsiders would not be able to see him at all. I couldn’t recognize him, so the kid always wore an old hat and tried hard to hide the little 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.

Relying on the [Crown One]'s perception and reaction to the surrounding pheromones.

This sudden memory clearly showed Xia Xiu who the owner of that pool of blood was...

He took a deep breath and asked, "What kind of child is Noah?"

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 this unfair world. Liszt likes him very much, Always try to give him more love and care, but after Liszt's death, Noah's situation must have become less good.

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 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 characteristics very much and regarded him as a plague. Even though she behaved well in words and actions, she looked at that child. The child's eyes are 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."