Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 297

Episode 297: Hair Loss in London [1]

While I was mulling over Liston's words, the police came out and restored order.

The order of 19th century London was very different from what we think.

The most important 'order' was to create a separate line for the well-off and powerful.

Because of that, the slum people who had arrived early because they had no work to begin with ended up getting pushed back.

“Isn’t this a bit… … strange?”

“What’s wrong? This is how the world is.”

“No, I’m not even sure if this is a good thing or not. I’ve never done it before.”

“What… … Even if something goes wrong, it’s not our responsibility, right?”

"yes?"

“They decided to do it on their own?”

"ah."

what…….

The only difference would be the order.

The doctors' attitudes also had to be different.

Aren't we living in an era where things like consent forms don't exist, and we don't even know why they should exist?

'That's not exactly wrong.'

I felt a little reluctant for a moment, but then I remembered the timeless truth that when in Rome, do as the Romans do, and I felt at ease again.

what…….

They are the kind of people who will do whatever they want.

Besides, if it was really dangerous, they wouldn't have called the general population like this.

There are prisoners, vicious men.

‘This is… … not a life or death disease, what should I call it?’

I can't even say it's uncomfortable…

hmm…….

“Plain. This is really serious.”

“Oh, yes.”

I don't know what to say, but let's say it's a serious illness.

Anyway, after much thought, we were fortunately able to reach a reasonable conclusion.

“Even if it’s just practice, you’re trying to treat such a serious condition… … Should I take the money?”

“Aren’t they the rich? I don’t know about the poor, but… … these guys would probably feel insulted if I said I’d do it for free.”

“I guess so.”

“I think so. I’m not sure though.”

It was the first conclusion in the world to sell clinical trial rights for money.

I feel a little guilty… … .

At this time, it seemed somehow acceptable for London's wealthy to accept money.

It's not because I'm a communist, but most of the rich people here these days barely have any money they earned through their own work.

In a way, making huge profits and paying taxes is like committing a crime, a crime.

Yes, I thought that I was Hong Gil-dong and Robin Hood, and I came to this conclusion through the police and told them who had just appeared before me.

“I guess there’s nothing we can do about it?”

“My friend is getting treatment for his diabetes here and he has gotten much better since then. He is the best in his field.”

“Diabetes? Not to that extent… … Don’t you have any friends who got rhinoplasty? It’s not like you need to talk about skills.”

“No wonder King William himself is considering knighting him for his medical achievements.”

As expected, there was no particular backlash.

“No, then should we just go?”

“We are desperate too!”

There was some backlash from the poor.

Even in the middle class.

but…….

What can I do?

When they heard that it was no longer free and that they would be paid, they started leaving one by one.

Some of them were glancing at us with unpleasant faces, but that wasn't really anything to worry about.

I don't know if it's an opposing gang, but what can a poor person with nothing do to us?

Without going far, it's a cut at the chef's line.

Did you manage to get through it?

Half of our hospital staff are retired or planning to retire from the gang.

Did you get through that too?

'I don't know if it would be possible to level up while breaking through, but… … .'

In a game, it's natural for the main characters to become richer and stronger the more they fight, but in reality, they become poorer, injured, and weaker.

In that state, Liston… … .

How on earth do you win?

“What are you thinking? Looking at it like that… is rude.”

“Ah, ahh.”

“Well, I guess no one would dare say anything to you, but still.”

“Yes, yes yes.”

Before I knew it, I was in front of a patient.

It wasn't completely bald because the instructions had been given in advance.

He said that there were quite a few left from the beginning to the side.

In fact, the situation was better than Liston… … .

That being said, he was someone who was quite challenging for me.

“I will use the head on this side and plant it here.”

“Ah… … I see.”

“It’s a very painful surgery, so I need to be under general anesthesia. It also requires fasting, so I can’t do it today. Let’s make a date.”

“Ah… … I see. Where… …?”

"hey."

“Yeah, yeah.”

Isn't it usually the case that surgery is not something that can be easily caught?

In the past, we had to catch the patient first, not the surgery.

Because you keep running away.

Of course, it has become much easier since the advent of anesthesia… … .

Even if we say, "Let's cut off our limbs!" Where would anyone say that?

It's surprising that it's not non-existent, but anyway… … .

“Can’t you do it today?”

“You can’t do that right now. I’m having a hard time today… … Are you saying it’s okay to do it when you’re having a hard time?”

“No, that would be difficult.”

It would not be an exaggeration to say that there has never been anything like this happening before.

No, it's not that I'm being caught, I'm just insisting on doing it now.

Even people who don't have a sense of case are doing that.

“Your Majesty the Duke… … .”

I wondered why Sir Damien had come.

This person… … had hair loss, but it wasn’t at a fatal level.

Moreover, British aristocrats and members of parliament tended to wear wigs whenever they appeared at meetings or other important events.

Wear a hat outside, wear a wig inside.

Honestly, I also find it difficult to tell who is bald, so I guess it would be even harder for ordinary people with poor eye for detail?

But the person in front of me is… … .

“Your Majesty, I, uh, greet you. This is Liston.”

“Your Majesty. This is Kim Tae-pyeong!”

He was a duke like Sir Jamie or Sir Damien, but it was a bit of a stretch to call him the same duke.

With her brightly shining head up, she has a kind smile on her face… … .

If we are to speak of this person who is standing with some degree of help, even if he is not as senior as Lord Damien, he is truly the core of the core of power.

'Adolphus Frederick… … .'

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge.

His Highness Prince Adolphus.

It's not for nothing that they call him a prince; he is actually the son of the former king, George III.

At the same time, he was the younger brother of the reigning King William IV.

As a Korean, I cannot understand why George III's son became William IV and not George IV…

What can I do?

If they say so, wouldn't it be stranger if I had something to say?

“Haha, raise your head. Since you came secretly, it’ll only cause me more trouble if you make such a fuss.”

It's a strange thing that a person of this caliber came here… … .

There is another reason why it is considered even more amazing.

This gentleman is the vice-king of the Kingdom of Hanover.

He is the one who rules the Kingdom of Hanover in Germany on behalf of his older brother, William IV.

I came here.

“Yes, raise your heads. If you think about it, you too are not worthy of bowing down to this extent… … anymore.”

As we knelt in surprise, His Majesty the Kind Adolphus and Sir Damien each took one of us, Liston, and helped us up.

Meanwhile, Sir Adolphus whispered a little shyly, but the content was quite interesting.

“It would not be an exaggeration to say that I have been devoted to hair treatment since I was thirty.”

“Oh, I see.”

“But even though I met all the world’s best doctors… … the honest ones said there was no way, and the greedy ones swindled me. Then I heard that there were famous doctors in London named Liston and Pyeongsiin.”

"ah……."

“I wouldn’t know if it was just a rumor… … Even the mathematician Gauss and the doctor Joseph from near Hanover are talking about you, so I’m really curious. That’s why I told Damien to let me know if they talk about hair.”

Ah… … Joseph… … .

It seemed like that kid didn't go and talk behind my back though.

Or, you could have just said something that acknowledged it to some extent.

Anyway, even though I told Sir Damien… … .

The timing wasn't right.

Even if we go fast by sailing ship, it will take several days.

“I came by steamship. I took a galley for the narrower areas. There are still places where rowing is fast.”

“Your Majesty has spent a considerable amount of money on this round-trip voyage. I hope the results are good.”

I heard the answer.

no…….

Even when we were at war with the Qing Dynasty, the British Empire Navy was the one that sent sailing ships, so why are they using galleys on steamships just to cure baldness?

Well… … If it’s a disease that can only be cured by time attack, then I’ll try to understand.

For example, if it's someone like Cancer who can't miss the right time, or if Kim Tae-pyeong is a treasure goblin who'll be here for a bit and then go somewhere else, then I'll understand.

But… … isn’t it hair loss?

'Plain.'

'yes?'

'It could be that desperate.'

'ah.'

Did my eyes become rude again without me knowing it?

Liston whispered in my ear.

Although he is said to be a person who is not afraid of anything in the world, doesn't he also show an extremely weak side when it comes to power?

The person in front of me now was a duke, and he was not an ordinary duke; he was someone of a higher rank, so there was nothing to say about him acting cowardly.

Rather, it was I who should be reflecting.

'But… … .'

The reason I was having a hard time was also a valid reason.

'This guy… … has no head to pull out… … First of all, the area is too large.'

Even if both scalp excision and incision are used… … .

So, even if you take into account the fact that the face is slightly raised, it is impossible.

There is a possibility that it will become even more ugly than it is now.

'What should I do…?'

Does that mean I can't do it?

How much money would it cost to operate a steamship and hire slaves or sailors for the galleys?

No, rather, the king was away.

Because of hair loss.

Should I set up a stand-in?

Anyway, this is not the time to rebel and do things like not keeping your position.

Napoleon is gone, France is busy covering for itself due to internal revolution, and Germany… …was torn apart to begin with?

'That doesn't mean… … it's nothing serious.'

First of all, the person has a face that looks a bit expectant.

I guess so.

Aren't you excited to come here by boat?

Moreover, since humans are creatures of self-rationalization, when they do something, they tend to continuously think that it was a good thing.

'Is this what most British dukes do?'

ha.

I said, barely holding back a sigh that was about to burst out.

“I'll try.”

Oh, shit.

I just had to think about it, but I said it out loud.