I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 444



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Episode 444 Beagle [4]

They show animals to people 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 of the 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 and other places… … .

“There are plenty of other animals. Can’t we just leave them there and raise them? I told you, you can’t eat them anyway?”

“Umm… … .”

“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 society or something, so give it to them and tell them to raise it.”

“Okay, then. I guess I can’t help it.”

“Yes, yes. But where are you going?”

“If it weren’t for the turtles, 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, are you just going to go like this?”

Darwin muttered with a bewildered expression as he was suddenly found alone with a large tortoise.

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 through another port, but came here because of the king, so it makes even more sense.

“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..”

“No matter what, it’s still like that… … .”

“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 like that, I naturally brought him into our carriage.

“What, what are you doing?”

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

“yes?”

“I’m joking.”

There was a bit of resistance, but thanks to Liston, it wasn’t too much trouble.

Even if he had jumped onto the carriage himself, it probably wouldn’t have been any faster.

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 mention of a joke, suddenly hardened.

Even if he has sailed across a distant sea… … .

It was the law that he could not refuse Liston’s threats.

Even the pirates of the time would tremble in fear before 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 larger 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 go on a robbery by myself without Liston.

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

Besides, it would be impossible for me alone to rob the average British person of today.

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 survive a long voyage.

‘Will you?’

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

So I waited for a moment for Liston to speak, my mind made up.

“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 him to do that.

What should I say… … .

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

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Hmm.”

I think Liston is quite extraordinary as well.

I don’t usually look at it because I don’t really need to look at it, but when I actually try to look at it, it’s at a considerable level.

So instead of pursuing the question further, I just listened.

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 am a scientist. Dr. Liston is also a scientist… … I heard he is an outstanding scientist. I heard he is one of the few doctors who has escaped Galen.”

“That’s right. We place what we observe above what we learn. Well… … according to Taiping, a scientist should have no integrity.”

“Yes, yes. As expected… …the two of you are the best doctors in England. If you had been here, our ship’s crew would have died a lot less. Anyway.”

“say it.”

Even Darwin, who was quite a smart guy, was giving 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.’

After meeting me, things got a little weird.

Because I am having a conversation with the Lord.

But it is true that there is tremendous faith behind it.

‘But evolution theory… … ?’

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

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

but…….

Evolution leaves no room for that.

No, from the beginning of Genesis, it is clearly stated that God created heaven and earth… … .

Aren’t you denying that outright?

“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 had never seen anywhere else.”

“Umm… … .”

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

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

“Among them, there were plants and animals that had different forms in different places. Looking closely, they seemed 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 he had been pushing the theory of evolution so vigorously.

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 may think, “San-nim?”, but look at Joseon.

Our fellow scholar brothers… … .

There were many people who would rather die than say a word with saliva in their mouths, right?

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

As you study, there are times when you come across something more important than your life.

I feel a little embarrassed when I say that too, but didn’t we get here thanks to standing up in indignation when those ignorant people said that doing this would save the patient?

“Evolution… … There was a concept. I thought it would adapt. But there was a lot of controversy. It couldn’t be helped. I couldn’t see it with my own eyes. I also believe in creationism. How could I not, as I am a theologian?”

“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 have some concerns right now.

It can’t be helped.

theory of evolution…….

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

It could 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 when I lived, Christianity still exerts considerable influence.

It is so strong 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 it’s already getting farther 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. Go ahead.”

So I stepped up.

“If you’re worried, it would be good to be careful. Our Liston is a gentleman, but there are many who aren’t. What I’m saying is that you should go back to your hometown and first interact with people you can communicate with in a safe place.”

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

The 21st century medical community is also conservative, so when it comes to suggesting something new, this is usually the approach that comes to mind.

At the time, I wondered what the heck was going on, but looking back, it seems to have been a backlash against the overly free spirit 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.

‘You can just follow them.’

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

I thought that my brother was one step ahead of me.

Why not just send me a rough draft and watch it later?

So I was following him and gathering rumors from nearby areas, 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, I feel like I’m going to be murdered…

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… … They must have studied there.”

“I should go before I get killed.”

“But from your perspective, wouldn’t it be better to die 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.