Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 331

Episode 331 Colorado? [2]

The cumulus clouds are spreading thicker and thicker across the ceiling.

One with a long pipe, one with a cigar, our Liston suddenly put down his cigar and started smoking a Joseon… …so, is that why?

Or maybe it was because the cigarettes inside were all different types, but I had a strange feeling when I looked up like this.

no…….

This is… … .

“Does anyone smoke marijuana?”

“Oh, me.”

I didn't notice it because it was mixed with the smell of cigarettes.

Actually, I didn't even know it looked like this because no one dared smoke marijuana in front of me.

But this feeling.

Even in this strange situation, something feels stable.

This is weird.

“You came here to talk business, so why don’t you go and smoke a cigarette instead?”

“Oh, does that matter?”

“It does matter. Even if it doesn’t, I’m still a little annoyed.”

“Oh, I’m sorry for being rude.”

I tried to speak nicely, but you were stubborn.

So I glared at him, and he immediately quit smoking marijuana, perhaps because my notoriety had already spread across the ocean to America.

Then I asked something else, but maybe because I was nervous, I couldn't light it right away.

Then the Indian Mill, with a leisurely look on his face, handed over what he had been holding, and instead lit the sailor's pipe and began smoking it slowly.

It was so delicious that even I, who knew full well that smoking was bad for me, was tempted to give it a try.

“This guy here… he’s a great guy. He’s a big name in Kansas.”

Looking at such wheat, the sailor chuckled.

In my opinion, in this day and age, sailors who go back and forth between the US and London seem more amazing, but I don't think there's any need to nod my head when I don't even know the person in front of me.

Besides, even Liston is showing interest.

It's only natural that this gentleman likes people who dare to show off their confidence in front of him.

Judging from the fact that you accepted me, it seems like you didn't have any racist thoughts in the first place.

“Really? Kansas? Where is that?”

Isn't it?

I guess he was just curious because he was hearing it for the first time.

I got hooked on the wrong thing.

-We found a substance that is effective in preventing cavities.

That's definitely what we heard… … so I don't think it's necessarily unfair to say it's absurd.

That being said, I don't think there's any need for me to get back to the main point here.

I don't even know where Kansas is…

When breaking the ice, shouldn't you also check to see if the other person is someone you can really trust?

The most certain thing would be to go to America… … .

Oh my… … .

No matter how much ships have improved these days, and even steamships have sprung up, traveling is still considered hardship.

The point is, if you can squeeze as much as possible into London, you should.

“Oh, Kansas… It’s pretty much on the western edge of the United States… It’s completely landlocked.”

“But why did you go?”

“I didn’t go, this person came.”

“Ah…… I see.”

Liston looked towards the mill at the mention of this man.

He looked like a typical Indian man with a red face and black hair, but his posture and speech reminded one of any European aristocrat.

If you think about it, it would not be an exaggeration to say that even though there were two true nobles in this place, this gentleman seemed to be the most noble.

“I went there on business. Our knowledge is still needed in the West… and there is a lot of demand for crops and leather. I guess we have good technology in that area.”

“Ah…… I see. Certainly.”

Mill's full name was Miller Curtis.

Curtis of Kansas… … .

Someone comes to mind, but since I don't know what they look like, I can't tell just by looking at them.

In fact, even if you knew his face, would you be able to guess that he is at least a second generation ancestor?

Of course, apart from that, an inner intimacy began to well up little by little.

Liston?

Liston seemed already taken with the leather shoes Miller Curtis had shown him when he spoke.

I can't stand seeing anything that's even slightly masculine, for fear that someone might say I'm a masculine person.

“By the way, the item I brought is…… this.”

While we were giggling like fools, Miller, who had been chattering for a while, took out a bottle he had been holding in his bosom.

It was a glass bottle, but the liquid inside was clear.

Just like water.

"What is it?"

“It’s water.”

"water?"

No, it was water.

I wondered why on earth he had brought this up.

Looking back at Liston, I noticed that he was reacting more violently than I was.

Since the water is dirty, it can't be helped since he drinks beer or wine.

I don't know about Joseon, but at least in 19th century Europe, water was treated like cold rice.

“Why this kind of thing?”

“This is it. How precious is the Colorado spring water?”

“Colorado? Where is that?”

“It’s next to Kansas… The hot springs there are really good.”

So Liston hardened his expression and continued to scold his opponent.

Normally, it would be normal to be really scared when something like this happens, but Miller was responding to Liston point by point.

I thought he might be the ancestor of a senator.

what…….

More likely than not, but anyway.

“Hot spring water…? Hmm… Is this the water you soak in? Well, hot springs are nice.”

But the gentleman who hated water so much suddenly changed his attitude.

It was likely to happen.

Hot springs are also categorized.

I guess they think of it as a cure… … .

I think that both Korea and Japan would benefit from hot spring water, but Europe is even worse.

Especially in places like France, there are even spa specialists, so… … .

Anyway, the important thing here is that Liston was completely taken over.

The country also had to come to its senses.

“But what does hot springs have to do with cavities?”

So I asked a sharp question.

But the seeds didn't even work.

The other person was still smiling leisurely and, in a way, charmingly.

“I don’t know either.”

“Huh? Then why did you come here?”

“I came to London for a bit of a mixed bag. I still prefer British products. I also need to look into which college to send my children to.”

“College…? Why did you have to come here from America?”

“What are you talking about? There is no comparison between America and the University of London.”

“Oh, is that so now?”

I digressed for a moment, but it is clear that the United States is far from the superpower we used to know.

Compared to Europe, it could even be said to be an underdeveloped country.

Now that I think about it, an idea comes to mind.

People who live in the US for a while often go to study abroad here or in France.

I don't know about other fields, but I'd like to talk about medicine.

America is probably a mess too, so I don't think it'll be any different here.

“Anyway, I don’t know what this water does or how.”

I thought it was a bit too much to try to stop him, so I kept quiet, but the other person got back to the main point first.

Thanks to that, I was able to continue the conversation naturally.

“Then what is the basis for your mention of cavities?”

“Colorado… the tribes that live around the hot springs there have almost no tooth decay.”

“Oh…? It’s not like it’s food or anything else?”

“Well… it might be a little different, but basically, that’s what Indians eat.”

I've been feeling it a little since a while ago, but this guy…

He speaks very clearly about himself and ordinary Indians.

Well, in 19th century terms, he was a civilized person, so it could be expected.

Racism, sad as it may sound, isn't something that only the perpetrators do, but it's something that the victims do as well.

Among them, there are those who deny their own bloodline.

“So there’s really something in this water?”

“I don’t know. I just heard that.”

“Hmm…….”

“If you feel like it, how about going with me? I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea.”

“America?”

"yes."

USA…….

It's such a great country that there's even a saying about the American dream.

Since the mid-20th century, it has been a country that truly deserves to be called a superpower, but… … .

How about now?

'I don't like it… … .'

Even Liston, the quintessential man, is shaking his head behind him.

People who have been to the Qing Dynasty do not want to go to the United States, that is what I am saying.

That makes sense… … .

It's been just 50 years since America gained independence from Britain.

It was such a poor country that some people said they didn't understand why the British Empire lost to such a backward country.

The red coat worn by the Minutemen… … .

Anyway, for one reason or another, America is somewhat of a target of avoidance.

The body is honest, so I buy American tobacco and various crops and enjoy them.

“It’s a new continent, a new continent. Other people wouldn’t make such a suggestion. But I’ve heard that Taepyeong-nim has a great spirit of challenge.”

“That…… what…….”

I guess I should go because you're making a fuss.

I shook my head and looked at Liston.

Liston had the same face.

“I’ve also heard of a black-faced man here, Sir Liston. Do you know that? There are many large beasts in America. There are no particular restrictions on hunting them.”

"oh……?"

That crazy guy.

What if I feel uncomfortable here?

If that guy keeps doing that, I'll stamp my seal.

“Besides… most Americans are still poor. I see that they are conducting various experiments on prisoners, and I’m sure there are more than a few people there who would volunteer to do so if they were given just a few cigarettes.”

"oh……?"

This was something I never expected to hear.

“Besides… that’s right. Even if it’s just cavities, it’ll just burst. Not to mention other diseases. There are test subjects all over the place, that’s what I’m saying.”

“Oh… Huh?”

When I came to my senses, I had already bought a ship ticket to America.

Not only me, but this time, I bought all the disciples including Liston and Blundell.

I don't plan on going for a long time, but I think it'll probably be two or three months at most.

The sea route will not be a variable, but the inland route is the problem.

There is a reason why the United States cannot give up its right to bear arms as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution.

It's not just the robbers that are the problem, but the beasts that Miller mentioned earlier.

From small coyotes to wolves and bears, London is home to a plethora of creatures you would never imagine in your wildest dreams.

-Why are you worried when the Master is here? Even someone like me can walk around without any problems.

But when I heard it, it was indeed true.

Who the hell could touch our Liston?

I guess we'll have to bring in the military… … .

We are not that evil.

“Huh? In America? Three months?”

If it were me, I could have just left like this, but not now.

He's the royal physician.

“Oh, go to the store.”

I need permission, that's what I'm saying… … .

I feel strange that this gentleman gave permission so quickly.

“Don’t do weird things when I’m not around.”

“Okay, okay.”

“I’m not joking.”

“Oh, I see?”

Could the king's words be heard so lightly?

It won't work.

“What is it……?”

“It’s a talisman.”

“Amulet, talisman?”

He handed me a piece of paper with some Chinese characters that I knew written on it.

Then he threatened me with the most frightening expression possible.

“If you do something stupid, I will find out.”

“Oh, if you knew……?”

“Well? What will happen?”

“Oh, shit. Okay, I won’t do anything!”