"We have heard various names: undead. undead. reanimated. zombies. In some cultures, they are ironically called zombies and ghosts. In other cultures, they are considered to have entered the world. The existence of another dimension is difficult to comment on and understand. In any case, in any culture, on average, their popularity among the living is quite limited. Energy scholars refer to the power they use and themselves, as well as the factors that cause them. Certain sources are placed in a separate area to represent their special nature.
This is the realm of death. And these creatures are the things of death.
For most living people, the appearance of these dead objects that violate the laws of life and can still act contrary to the laws of life after death can often cause panic and disgust. Resistance to the unknown is naturally one of the important reasons for this situation: most creatures have never died (or, more accurately, have not retained first-hand experience of death), so they deal with death cautiously. manner. On the other hand, the self-selection of single-cycle survivors inherently includes the selection of individuals who are afraid of death - that is, the formation and self-correction of 'interests' and 'harms'. This kind of panic and disgust, as well as the resulting avoidance and aggression, as well as the extended rumors and a series of threat theories are all understandable. They are all worthy of understanding and respect.
But from the perspective of the deceased, things are not entirely opposite.
The first thing we need to realize is that the undead have theoretical and intellectual advantages that the living do not have - a significant proportion of the dead were once living. It is very difficult for a living person to understand the thoughts of the undead, but it is easy to do the opposite. In addition, some of the deceased experienced multiple deaths.
It is easy to imagine the consequences: many prominent individuals who have died have developed a sufficient understanding of the physical processes and abstract activities of death. This makes their view of the living very complicated and does not rush all the way to the opposite extreme.
Some undead people hold a tolerant attitude towards all behaviors of the living out of simple arguments (isn’t it true that more experienced and more civilized individuals should tolerate less experienced and more savage individuals), while some undead people go further. Stay away - they are kindhearted and willing to go directly to help the living.
Naturally, there are also those who do not intend to meddle in other people's business, and those who are fully aware of their own superiority and arrogance. There must also be some who have a certain pragmatism mentality and want to take advantage of this superiority. Individuals who act to achieve bullying, oppression, and centralization of power. At all times, there is a wrestling of these different minds and their derivative variations among the dead.
(Of course, what we have observed in reality around the time of writing is that egalitarianism and its variants have prevailed for quite some time, but never forget it. The 'equality' of the dead is not the same as that of the living. Plant something.)
But no matter what, the source of most differences lies in differences in experiences with death and the resulting differences in attitudes. The difference between 'death' and 'life' is instead diluted. Since the first recorded writing, there has been an endless stream of living people studying the art of death (of course, these guys have also received unwelcome treatment). And the dead, who hold views similar to those in life, have never disappeared in the long history of death..."
——"The Book of the Dead·Volume 1"
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"I think they probably meant well."
Yi Cha moved his eyes away from the slit in the clouds and leaned comfortably on a soft and sticky swelling (he intuitively felt that as long as he didn't delve into what it was, he would not be hurt by it. Generally speaking, he would not be hurt by it. Said he would not do so, but the current situation is special). "In the eyes of some undead, 'killing' is just a gentle way to draw members into the group. From a certain point of view, it is a help. We sometimes think so too. It all depends on the individual's understanding of death. What is your attitude?"
"You have explained to us through many examples that 'good' means 'disgusting' in your vocabulary." The two clerks had been thinking for a while, taking a short break. Half of them replied quickly - but their hands were still held together, as if they were preparing to hatch something out of thin air. "Or do you mean, you've changed your mind?"
"After careful consideration, we agree with you to change your mind." The other half of the clerk quickly answered. "If you agree to be killed by them, then we have no authority to interfere with your choice. We can only support you. Therefore, the safety protection for your survival will no longer exist. It is possible to terminate the job through the elimination of the job itself. Acceptable. Terminal Associates recognizes this way of getting the job done.”
"I'm sure." Yi Cha blinked. "Are you asking me to take the initiative to die? Because you can't think of how to protect my safety, you are asking me to take the initiative to die?"
"If you take the initiative, you can solve the major problems we are currently facing, boss. In fact, we just thought of this." The first clerk said quite sincerely - it can almost be called "good words to persuade". "Evaluated from various angles, this is indeed a feasible method. It is easy to operate and does not have any technical difficulties."
"Let me confirm again. This is the latest result of four hours of independent thinking, right?"
"Yes." said the other half of the clerk. "At present, after thinking about it, we have found that we cannot solve the problem, so we might as well solve the source of the problem directly. According to our estimation, they will find you in two hours. This is a good time."
"I'm touched. Really," Icha said. It is very possible that the two and a half clerks did not understand the meaning of "touched". So when he said that, he really meant it. "You are actually able to comprehend such authentic demonic methods on your own.
Let me think about it. "He grinned. "If I don't agree. If you think about it on your own for a while, can you realize that my 'initiative' is not an obstacle that must be cleared? Even if I don’t take the initiative to die. You can also let me die. Then your security work can also be lifted. Wouldn't that give the same result? "
The two half-clerks looked at him blankly and paused for a long time.
"You're right. Yes, boss." One of them said hesitantly. Obviously their thinking conditions are not that ideal.
"Can I ask a question, boss?" The other half of the clerk also spoke hesitantly. "Are you asking us to take the initiative to kill you?"
"If you take the initiative, how can I give in?"
The two half-clerks had vacant eyes. The two hands held each other tighter.
"Then..." they said hesitantly.
"Hi! Gentlemen. I'm here!" Yicha stretched out the gap in the clouds and waved out. "I heard that you seem to have been looking for me?"
(End of chapter)
