Chapter 476 Abandonment of Treatment Agreement
In the north of the Magic Empire, the city of Caines.
After a brief period of relative calm since the demon massacre, the public opinion of the outside world has erupted into a small climax of noise regarding the citizens who died in Caines.
Denunciation, condemnation, marches, demonstrations, the surrounding areas of Caines, and even the southern part of the empire have been affected.
It was not a demonic tide, nor was there timely defense and resistance. A city was slaughtered by demons. How many years has it not happened in the human world?
It can even be said that among the two or three generations living in the human world today, most people have only heard of similar things in stories.
The ruling party was condemned by the people, and its social credibility was severely hit. In the north of the empire, some knights who lived in the courtyards and carried the emblems of noble families frequently participated in the patrol and defense of the human world city.
This is a struggle. Although the cause and process always revolve around the citizens who died in Caines, it is a struggle that is different in the eyes of different classes.
The brief calm seemed to be brewing waves. A large number of people protested and marched around the city of Caines. A large number of government officials related to the incidents were punished in time, which at least prevented those people from taking radical actions.
The imperial government proposed to apply the "Ghost Act" that existed in some courtyard kingdoms, but it failed to pass after a referendum.
Although many people sympathized with the ghosts in Caines, the bill to protect the rights of ghosts was still rejected by many people.
Sympathy can be there, assistance can be there, but it is still difficult for many people to accept the rights of ghosts that ordinary people cannot see or touch.
This involves more issues such as self-defense evidence collection. Ghosts are classified as monsters of the undead species. For ordinary people, if they have a conflict with them, it is almost difficult to fight back in the first time.
In this case, there is another "Ghost Act" to protect their human rights, which seriously threatens the sense of security of ordinary people.
Love is something that cannot be given randomly. It's fine if you designate a nature reserve for some lions, tigers and fierce dogs, but if you let lions, tigers and fierce dogs run around in front of our house and don't let us drive them away and attack, that's a bit too much.
The ghosts in Caines City are quite special, but let alone the world, even in the territory of the Magic Empire, they are a minority among ghosts.
A "Ghost Bill" promoted by the government was rejected by the people, which greatly reduced the excitement of the outside world about the situation in Caines.
The criminals were beheaded and died, the officials reviewed and were punished, and the protests of some citizens whose family members died in Caines City also lost their sharpness. After various compensations were gradually in place, a small climax of public opinion against Caines City gradually subsided.
Afterwards, the most absurd press conference in the Magic Empire in modern times was held, hosted by the Imperial Princess Ingrid, and participated by the families of the deceased from different social classes in Caines City.
At the press conference, several witches in the palace acted as translators for the ghosts. The witches were like a group of half-immortals, helping the ghosts to convey their confidence and expectations for their future lives to the outside world.
Well, half-immortals, after all, even if ordinary people see ghosts through the eyes of true vision, it is difficult to hear what they say. . .
Mu Hua, who was diving all the time, officially became the lord of Caines City. Nick took over as the mayor of Caines City. The Caines City Council was half ghost and half human.
The Caines incident once again entered a stable period. After the storm, it may be forgotten or adapted to by people. There is no need to elaborate.
In the morning, Ingrid came to the suite on the third floor of the Deman Hotel. The trousers and shirt showed both capableness and enchantment. The imperial princess handed a document to Mu Hua.
"This is an agreement signed by some ghost families. What do you think should be done with the ghosts on it?" Sitting opposite, Ingrid pushed two paper documents to Mu Hua, and said to Mu Hua with a hint of meaning.
"Emergency Abandonment of Treatment Agreement?" Picking up an agreement first, Mu Hua's eyebrows trembled slightly after glancing at the title.
This thing... How should I put it? It's a bit like the agreements in hospitals that abandon certain life-saving treatment plans.
It's probably that it's hard for people to recover anyway. When they are half dead, if they encounter life-threatening situations, it's not worth the money, and the patient and the family will suffer, so don't go for emergency treatment.
And the agreement that Ingrid brought was signed by the families of some of the Caines ghosts. Although it's not general enough and accurate, in essence, it means that those ghosts no longer exist.
"Heh, you want me to get rid of these ghosts?" Putting the agreement back on the table, Mu Hua picked up a list of names and chuckled without any practical meaning.
"Is this a confirmed list, or will there be more lists like this in the future?"
"Because of jealousy, I am ready to ignore some people, but I don't need to touch these ghosts."
"Princess, I remember I have said it, right? I want to develop Caines City into a ghost city." Mu Hua said to Ingrid.
The ghosts in Caines City are quite troublesome for Mu Hua for the time being, but whether it is temporarily or in the future, it is estimated that the empire will regard it as a trouble.
Compared with Mu Hua, it is obvious that the imperial officials hope that these ghosts can disappear. No matter what happens in the future, at least for now, Mu Hua feels that these ghosts can still help him resist a lot of external harassment.
Before he further improves his own abilities and develops his own individual combat power, Mu Hua does not mind these troubles.
There is gain and loss, and there is gain only when there is sacrifice. At least for him for the time being, the cost-effectiveness of these Caines ghosts is still very high.
"If it is your wish, if it involves training, perhaps the ghosts above can be given priority?" Mu Hua's answer did not surprise Ingrid, and Ingrid suggested seriously.
"Can this agreement be told to these ghosts?" Mu Hua shook the list in his hand.
"It is better not to. We promised the family members to keep it confidential, and telling them may also cause backlash. After all, they are still ghosts. It is not uncommon for them to do some extreme behaviors after being abandoned by their relatives." Ingrid looked thoughtful.
"Leave the information here first. I will pick some people from it. Before they do any more extreme behaviors, I will not let them appear in the human world again." Mu Hua said to Ingrid, flicking the paper with his fingers.
The means of the empire, this agreement should be regarded as the dark side of society to some extent, right?
In such a big city, there are tens of thousands of ghosts. If he wants to subdue these ghosts, or let them live a normal life, Mu Hua needs to select some of them for training.
As for training, even if he is not going to try enslavement, Mu Hua still prefers those who have less concerns. Well, no, it cannot be said that they have less concerns, but they should be those who have been hurt and have fewer concerns.
Pain will not make people grow, but only make people stupid.
Although it is not clear how suffering affects human brain thinking, being abandoned by family members and being thrown into a strange world alone.
Helplessness, disappointment, hatred, resentment, and all kinds of suffering will make these people lose themselves more than ordinary people.
Whether they live indulgently or cautiously, they are also more likely to be moved, more likely to be bound by fetters, and more likely to be loyal.
Take out valuable items, show amiable appearance with noble status, or only need occasional kind words to move the other party and open their hearts. This set is very effective in front of people who have experienced suffering.
Mu Hua was still planning to select a group of ghosts from these ghosts and bring them to the Abyss Island. He would keep the trusted ones for training and let them serve as role models in the city of Caines.
As for the untrustworthy ones? I don't think Mu Hua needs to do it. The suffering people often want to find a way to express themselves. I think they will consciously deal with those voices that are different from them.
Perhaps because it did not touch Ingrid's bottom line, Ingrid did not refute Mu Hua's words.
"I will arrange for ghosts to handle the ghosts' affairs. You don't have to worry about this. However, Your Highness, I want the construction approval for the Sky City. Can you help me with this?" Mu Hua asked Ingrid.
"The permanent base is located above Caines?" Ingrid asked.
"Yes."
"Do you need an imperial loan?"
The Sky City can be regarded as a symbol of strength. Even if it appears in the territory of some countries, it can be independent of the political system of each country. It is a building with specifications that surpass the magic tower.
The Canes Courtyard produces hanging stones, so Ingrid is not surprised that Mu Hua has the idea of building a sky city.
However, apart from other aspects, the demand for hanging stones alone is very large, not only in terms of quantity, but also in terms of quality.
"No, I just have some ideas. Besides, there are too many things to do in Canes City now, and I don't have time to do that." Mu Hua replied half-truthfully, Ingrid nodded, agreed to approve the case, and didn't ask any more questions.
The "Emergency Abandonment of Treatment Agreement" is a bit shameful, so Ingrid came to talk to Mu Hua specifically. Mu Hua's noncommittal made Ingrid a little disappointed.
After talking about a few topics related to the sky city, Tabesha and others went out one after another. After a while, Mu Hua and Ingrid left the suite.
Just after going down the second floor, he saw skeletons and ghosts in the hall on the first floor. Mu Hua couldn't help but frowned.
"Now, can you let me know what I don't need to do?" Walking down the stairs, Mu Hua asked the undead who seemed to be waiting for him in the hall.
"I need you to tell me what I don't need to do? Instead of telling me what I should do? Hasn't the mayor already taken office? If you can't handle the problem, go to the councillors, and consult Mayor Nick. All dispersed." Mu Hua waved his hand coldly.
There are indeed many things to deal with in Caines City, but Mu Hua can't stand going out every day to attend meetings with them. He is half dead from krypton skills. He wants to hang out in the courtyard today.
It was not easy to trick Nick into becoming the mayor, and several "former middle-aged and elderly people" in the town have also become councillors. Early in the morning, these guys came to block his door, which made Mu Hua have the urge to fight ghosts. (End of this chapter)