Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 444

Episode 444: The Beagle [4]

Show animals for money.

This isn't exactly a new concept.

Even before the theory of capitalism took hold, humans were always looking for ways to make money.

Rather, it may have been more proactive in the past because the perception of crime was different.

“It’s a zoo… The turtles don’t look particularly interesting…?”

Of course, there are zoos in England too.

Even some nobles, like Sir Jamie, who are making a lot of money on our side, have their own personal zoos.

Bengal tigers captured in India, elephants, rhinoceroses captured in Africa, etc…

"There are plenty of other animals. Why can't we just keep them there and raise them? I told you, they're not supposed to be eaten anyway."

“Hmm…….”

"hmm."

Not only the king, but even Darwin looked a little disappointed.

Now that I look at this kid, it looks like he really brought the turtle here to eat it.

‘Well… … If I eat it thoroughly, I don’t think I’ll die after eating it… … .’

Is it really necessary to kill someone who came all the way from the Galapagos?

Honestly, the taste is similar whether you grow up or not, right?

“I heard there’s an animal association or something, so they told me to give it to them and raise it.”

“Okay, then. I guess there’s nothing I can do.”

“Yes, yes. But where are you going?”

“If it weren’t for the turtle, I wouldn’t have any reason to waste my time here.”

"ah."

Our king… … .

People are too transparent.

It's actually good.

It's easy to predict.

“No, you’re just going to go like this?”

Darwin, suddenly left alone with a large tortoise, muttered with a bewildered expression.

Well, this guy doesn't know what kind of person our king is, so it makes sense.

I heard that they originally intended to enter another port, but ended up here because of the king, so that makes it even more likely.

“Because of this, I couldn’t even properly say hello to the captain…”

“Haha, that’s just how he is, so don’t worry about it..”

“Even so, that’s still the case…….”

“I bet you’re very busy with construction work. How busy must you be with taking care of state affairs?”

While I was talking to Darwin, I naturally brought him into our carriage.

“What, what are you doing?”

“What are you doing? You’ve been kidnapped.”

"yes?"

“I’m just kidding.”

There was some resistance, but thanks to Liston, it was not too much trouble.

Even if he had jumped onto the carriage himself, he probably wouldn't have been faster than this.

Anyway, we were put in the carriage like that, but Liston started talking in earnest.

“Actually, this might not be a joke.”

Darwin's face, which had been trying to relax at the joke, suddenly hardened.

Even if he is a person who has sailed the far seas… … .

It was because there was no way to refuse Liston's threats.

Even those who were pirates would tremble in front of Liston, so what could a scholar like Darwin do?

“What, what, what is it? If it’s money, I have a lot of it.”

When I heard that he had a lot of money, I started to get more and more interested.

He said that the land area he owned was enormous.

If you roughly calculate it in 21st century terms, it is said to be wider than Yeouido.

I don't know why they use Yeouido as a yardstick in South Korea, but anyway, I think there's something they can exploit to that extent.

"Money? I have plenty of money. And I have no intention of committing robbery."

“Well, then……?”

But it's a bit weird for me to rob alone without Liston.

I feel like I'm the only one getting cursed at.

Besides, it would be impossible for me alone to rob an average British person of their money.

If you believe in curses, it's possible, but if you're educated like Darwin, it probably won't work.

The problem is that this guy is tough enough to withstand a long voyage.

'I'll lose, right?'

Well, it's a bit strange to think that you can extort money just because you win.

So I made up my mind and waited for Liston to speak for a while.

“You… are trying to come up with some strange theory.”

"ah."

Liston was holding a knife instead of his usual fist.

This is a situation that would make anyone change their mind… … .

Judging by Darwin's reaction, it didn't seem like there was any particular reason for that.

What should I say… … .

It seemed like he was already thinking quite deeply about it.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Hmm.”

Isn't Liston also quite extraordinary?

I don't usually pay attention because I don't really need to, but when I actually try to look at it, it's quite a bit.

So, instead of pursuing the question further, I was just listening.

Looking closely, I saw that he had taken his hand off the knife handle.

Thanks to that, Darwin was able to continue speaking more calmly.

"I'm a scientist. Dr. Liston is also a scientist… and I heard he's a brilliant one. I heard he's one of the few doctors who's escaped Galen."

"That's right. We place our own observations above what we've learned. Well… according to Taepyeong, a scientist shouldn't have integrity."

"Yes, yes. As expected… you're the best doctors in England. If you two had been here, our ship's crew would have died far less. Anyway."

"say it."

Even Darwin, being a rather intelligent person, even gave Liston a boost, so the atmosphere was getting better and better.

Of course I knew this was all nonsense.

'Liston is… a true, die-hard Christian.'

He became a bit strange after meeting me.

Because I am in contact with the Lord.

But it is true that there is an enormous amount of faith behind it.

'But evolution…?'

I heard that even in the Bible, there was room for interpretation of the heliocentric theory to some extent.

I'm not a Bible scholar, so I don't know for sure, but that's what they say.

but…….

Evolution leaves no room for that.

No, from Genesis onwards, it is clearly written that God created heaven and earth… … .

You're denying it head on, right?

“I went to an island called Galapagos.”

“Yeah. I heard. That turtle was brought from there too.”

“Yes, yes. Then, there were creatures there that I hadn’t seen anywhere else.”

“Hmm…….”

Of course, since Liston wasn't as incompetent as the Taliban, I was listening for now.

Still, my hand wasn't even touching the knife handle.

"Among them, there were plants and animals that appeared differently elsewhere. Upon closer inspection, they appeared to have adapted to the Galapagos ecosystem."

“So… what are you trying to say?”

“I don’t know either.”

huh?

I opened my eyes wide and looked at Darwin without realizing it.

I did that because I thought it might be because they were persistently pushing the theory of evolution.

But you don't know?

Are you afraid of Liston?

'No… I don't think so… '

Rather, it could be the case for sailors.

But scholars are stubborn.

You might think, "Sanni?", but look at Joseon.

Our fellow scholar brothers… … .

There were many people who would rather die than say something with their mouths open, right?

Even during the Byeongja Horan, when the Khan brought his army right in front of us, it was the scholars who called us barbarians and all.

As you study, you will eventually come across something more important than your life.

I feel a little embarrassed when I say that too, but isn't it because I stood up and shook off the anger when those guys who don't even know X said that doing this would save the patient that I got here?

"Evolution… the concept existed. It was assumed that adaptation would occur. But there was considerable debate. It couldn't be helped. I couldn't see it with my own eyes. I also believe in creationism. How could I not, considering I'm a theologian by profession?"

“Hmm… but you just confirmed it with your own eyes, right?”

"yes."

“Umm… So that’s what you’re worried about?”

“Yes. I was wondering if this was right….”

“Hmm.”

As I listened, it seemed that Darwin was actually a Christian.

But, since I am also a scientist, I think I am worried now.

That can't be helped.

theory of evolution…….

This theory has bigger ramifications than you might think, right?

It can shake the foundations of the world.

It's on a different level from things like the heliocentric theory.

‘Well… … Even if you say that, I don’t know if it really is a world without God.’

Of course, even in the 21st century, in which I lived, Christianity still exerts considerable influence.

It is so solid that I wonder if the fact that it is possible despite all the ups and downs proves the existence of God… … .

That doesn't mean I can tell Darwin here, 'Hey, you don't have to worry about it, go and make a fuss.'

It would be absurd to expect all the hard-core Christians in London to be as gentlemanly as Liston.

I'm going to die.

Really.

'And if you become a martyr like that, it will be amazing.'

How Christianity Became a Religion That Embraces the Entire Western World.

That's because Jesus and the twelve disciples died.

In that sense, Darwin dies?

Then evolution will become a myth.

'If that happens, the future I know will become even more distant.'

It seems like we're already moving away.

Because of me.

But what about a bigger change?

That doesn't seem right.

“Can I call you Charles?”

“Oh, yes. Of course, Sir Tiepyeong. Please speak.”

So I stepped forward.

"If you're worried, it's best to be cautious. Our Liston is a gentleman, but there are many who aren't. What I'm saying is, go back to your hometown, find a safe place, and first, connect with people you can communicate with."

I said this because I thought that if I were you, I would do it like this.

The 21st century medical community is also conservative, so this is a common approach when it comes to proposing something new, and it was something that came to mind.

At the time, I wondered what the hell was going on, but looking back, it seems to be a backlash against the excessive freedom of the 19th century.

Well, it's not something else, it's dealing with human lives, so being too free is also a problem.

“Hmm… I was going to do that anyway, but you are wise as always.”

“Okay. Then shall we take the carriage?”

“Oh, no. I’ll take care of it.”

I tried to find out the house just in case, but it's a shame.

'Just follow him.'

But I decided to let it go without hesitation, at the advice of Brother Liston, who was standing next to me.

I thought my brother was one step ahead of me.

Why don't you just send it out roughly and watch it later?

So I was following him and gathering rumors from the area, and sure enough, I started hearing strange things.

“If this continues… this kid is going to die?”

“Yes, that’s right. We should go.”

This does not mean that young Darwin was crazy and preaching the theory of evolution to the neighborhood.

So, what I mean is that I feel like I'm going to get killed…

No, is that right?

“Why on earth did you call the local doctors?”

“That’s right. If you try, you’ll have to go to Edinburgh… Those guys must have learned there.”

“I should go before I get killed.”

“But from your perspective, wouldn’t it be better if you died early? After all, that theory of evolution….”

“Are you a doctor? How can you be so picky about people?”

"no……."

Anyway, we turned to Darwin.