"Oh, no wonder—this treatment was a godsend for her!"
"Just think about the kind of people the Dietersdorf family is... Her mother once pierced old Dietersdorf's temple with a curtain needle, and the maids present were also caught in the crossfire..."
"My God, this is insane! Is this something a human could do?"
"is this real?"
"Of course it's true. That brass artifact has now ended up in the rare and exotic market—it's said that blood still remains on it, and even Lourdes' holy water can't wipe it off."
"Oh, yes, yes, no one in their family has ever lived past 40, it's like they're cursed... Her poor sister died young, and now her brother... wait, I read in the morning paper, he committed suicide."
Is it caused by a flare-up of a nevus?
"Who knows? Anyway, there was a fire there. It's said that the romantic painter and poet wrote a sad little poem and then set himself and his paintings on fire. Maybe he was despairing of the world."
"That's truly the style of an artist."
“But my uncle at the police station said he died from a gunshot wound, not from being burned.”
"Perhaps this is good news; at least Theophier died quickly and without much suffering."
"And his poor sister, that unfortunate girl, who fainted before she even saw the coffin (sobbing)... I hope our science can save her from this disease (sobbing)..." The woman was overflowing with compassion.
"Ding! This family is completely insane!" the audience member said with disgust, seemingly worried that their lives would be disturbed by lunatics.
"Watch your words, sir! This is Vienna, and we should call these poor souls—mystics."
“Alas, I sincerely hope that Isolde can escape those painful nightmares… She is among the most talented opera singers in Vienna, just like her mother back then…”
"Haha, after all, talent and mole always complement each other. You see, they both originate from the brain!" The audience member made a gesture similar to Dior's finger drilling into his temple, his face showing only the delight of a mapo-scented woman.
There were those who sympathized, those who grieved, those who prayed, those who mocked, and those who gloated. But no one stepped forward to truly prevent the new tragedy from happening. They were just a group of spectators, and a group of well-dressed spectators at that.
These days, ordinary people and the lower classes in Vienna absolutely cannot get into places like this. Those who can get in are basically from the local middle class.
Judging from their behavior, Wanzi expressed despair regarding the local level of education and morality.
"Come down with me in a bit, be smart, don't embarrass yourself."
"Yes, sir, what do you need?"
“There was some guy who didn’t care about human life spewing nonsense, so I decided to treat him using his equipment.”
However, before that, Schwartz needs to start the equipment; only then can his intervention be justified.
Poor Isolde will still have to experience the Thunder King's love, but this time it won't last long, and he won't let her pass away.
Just then, the treatment began.
In an instant, Isolde's piercing screams echoed throughout the entire treatment hall.
Section 83: Stay calm, dizziness is normal.
(Have you all forgotten that this book also has a Warhammer 40K world tag? Let's grab a few readers and send them over, J > (AVA*))
The terrifying electrotherapy began. Electrotherapy in 1913 was even more terrifying than Professor Yang's. There were absolutely no safety measures. Whether the outcome was good or bad depended entirely on the doctor's own experience and ethics.
The only difference between this thing and the electric chair is that doctors try their best not to let patients die in front of them.
Therefore, the game that asks patients not to die in the corridor is indeed very realistic, at least in Europe and America.
However, unlike Isolde who was shocked three times in the game, after just one shock, the scream made Miss Parrot, Kacania, stand up.
"Enough! Dr. Schwartz, I apologize for interrupting, but please end this consultation immediately!"
To be honest, even from the perspective of observing on-site, from Wanqi's point of view, Kacania's design looks exactly like a green parrot, a beautiful green parrot (nods).
Kacania, or rather Ms. Clara (her real name), expressed skepticism about this so-called "treatment".
"This only increases the patient's suffering and has no effect on the treatment! The electroshock therapy you demonstrated is simply a trampling of humanitarianism. If your purpose is to distract from the patient's mental anguish by increasing the patient's physical pain—then please disregard what I said."
Dr. Schwartz immediately retorted, "While the purpose of a consultation is communication, you... are being quite abrupt."
What followed were phrases like "Electroconvulsive therapy is already very mature," "This is the latest cutting-edge medical technology," "Patients are being cured in the force fields of electricity and magnetism," and "I have obtained approval and sponsorship from the medical association," leaving the audience bewildered and confused.
It's truly baffling. To understand these things, one would need at least nine years of compulsory education, the standard for the 21st century.
It still needs to be an education that takes into account both mathematics, physics, and chemistry, but as for the actual performance of these people on site, Wan Qi felt that their knowledge gaps were quite vast, and their eyes showed resistance to mathematics, physics, and chemistry as well as a simple curiosity about human technology.
Most of these people were just there to watch the show.
As for how the patient is doing, who cares? Verbal sympathy and actual help are two different things.
However, people still have basic compassion. After witnessing Isolde's suffering and Kacania's reasoned arguments, the atmosphere gradually began to tilt in Schwartz's favor. These details cannot be fully shown in the game, otherwise the tens of thousands of words of text would become hundreds of thousands of words. The amount of information that people can gather by scanning the scene with their naked eyes is more impactful than simple words.
Therefore, "putting yourself in someone else's shoes" and "thinking from their perspective" are always the most difficult behavioral principles.
After realizing he was starting to lose the argument to Kacania, Schwartz resorted to his ultimate weapon in presidential debates—a ginseng attack!
"Wait, I think I know you, and I don't think I'm mistaken, that 'social activist' known for peddling occult tricks—Kacania, or, Miss Clara. As far as I know, you didn't graduate from medical school, and your art movement called 'Separation' is quite spiritually perplexing."
Let's leave other matters aside for now. For the sake of professional exchange, I suggest we save our conversation for later—for example, when you receive your medical license!
This is a very serious accusation, because most ordinary people still trust authority more, and authority often comes from a certain organization. Just as mystics recognized by the St. Love Foundation receive more attention, after the medical license became an important entry-level standard for doctors, this piece of paper became the key to proving whether a doctor is competent or not.
Not everyone can rise to the top by following the rules. The vast majority of ordinary people need rules to protect themselves and to prove their value within this system of rules. This is the importance of rules.
Conversely, rules can be exploited and distorted, but it's still better than having no rules at all.
But now, this has become Kacania's fatal flaw.
A cacophony of whispers and jeers erupted from the crowd. In their eyes, a mystic without even a medical license had no right to criticize professionals. Dr. Schwartz had received approval and sponsorship from the medical association, while Kacania, lacking even a license, was a complete fraud.
Most people would have been red-faced or turned away by now, but Kacania continued to argue his case.
"No, Dr. Schwarz. This has nothing to do with my personal background or experience. I am simply questioning you as an empathetic Viennese citizen, a basic 'human being'! How can you so disregard her suffering? Has your supreme medical authority blinded your senses, or have you also succumbed to hysteria, causing you to become blind and deaf?"
Excellent! Kacania avoided the trap of questioning Schwartz and launched an attack from a more basic and compassionate direction. This is a fantastic counterattack. So how will Schwartz retaliate?
Dr. Schwartz was visibly annoyed and said in a more forceful tone, “How utterly rude! Let me reiterate—my electroconvulsive therapy is advanced and reliable. Moreover, Miss Dietersdorf (Isolde's surname) has already signed the agreement. The treatment is being conducted with the consent of both of us. Your objections are not only useless but also seriously hinder the treatment process. However, we always welcome communication. Since you object—speak freely! What are your esteemed opinions?”
Kacania calmly stated, “As far as I know, Sigmund Freud published *Studies in Hysteria* as early as 1895. He believed that hysteria was a psychological disorder caused by a nervous system disorder, rather than a purely organic disease. His theory of traumatic nevus explained that the patient's life and personal experiences have a subtle influence on them—this is the crux of the matter. Analyzing these traumas is far more effective than using 'science' to damage the human body. As for advanced topics, Mr. Freud also published *Totem and Taboo* last year…”
It must be admitted that Kacania is quite professional in the field of psychology, but there is a problem here: at this time, there are still many aspects of Freud's theories that cannot be verified. Studying his theories in the present era gives people the feeling that they are quite subjective idealism, which led to his theories being blocked by the Soviet Union and Germany. Although there was a lot of political suppression involved, it also proves a sad reality—being one step ahead is crazy, being two steps ahead is insane, and being more than a century ahead of the world makes one an incomprehensible monster like Cthulhu.
Moreover, this theory itself has many problems, and its development has lasted for a full 130 years, continuing into the 21st century. Nowadays, accepting this theory is considered heresy, let alone studying it in depth or regarding it as a treasure. That would be to trample traditional psychiatry and psychology into the ground.
Conservative forces exist in every era, and new theories and technologies must always face the backlash from conservatives.
The debate currently taking place in this hall is actually a partial reenactment of this historical evolution. However, Kacania is truly rich in theoretical knowledge and has excellent oratory skills, while Schwartz's side is starting to run out of ideas.
However, there is another effective method in this situation: get angry, interrupt the other party's performance with your anger, and forcibly pull the situation back to your own turn.
Sure enough, Schwartz was furious. He shouted, “Freud-Freud! The one who preached that you should marry your own mother and kill your own father?! The guy who was constantly interrupted during his consultations and couldn’t get a word in edgewise amidst his patients’ ravings? My God! It took him seventeen years to get a professorship! Ms. Clara, I can tolerate your immature criticism, and I welcome rational and fair guidance. But… how can you compare me to such an unprofessional person? This is an insult to a gentleman! An insult to my reputation!”
The other party's sudden agitation caught Kacania off guard, and she quickly explained, "No! Dr. Schwarz, I didn't mean to humiliate you..."
"This is an insult!" Wan Qi had finally gotten his chance to intervene. He took Ilyich and stood next to Dr. Schwartz, then loudly rebuked him: "Ladies and gentlemen, science and technology are advancing rapidly, but no one can guarantee that the latest technology will be understood by people. If anyone wants to make accusations, they should at least provide enough evidence instead of just making excuses. Don't you agree, Dr. Schwartz?"
Schwartz was a little annoyed by the sudden appearance of a third party, but he was happy that the other party was on his side, so he quickly nodded and said, "That's right, that's exactly it. It seems that there are still people in this world who understand me. But sir, may I ask who you are?"
"Wan Qi, a mystic from Aurora."
These words immediately enlivened the atmosphere.
Mysticism and Aurora can be understood separately, but when the two are combined, they become a different concept, representing a mysterious power from the ancient East.
After all, 1999 is a world where mysticism exists, and Aurora is the master of this field. Ordinary people usually distinguish between Aurora and Aurora mystics. Compared to mystics from other places, Aurora mystics are often more intelligent and calm, and even play a pivotal role in many fields. They can be called the Celestial Dragons of the mystic world (that's how foreigners understand it).
The above content comes from the occult history book "The Other Side of the World" that Wan Qi obtained from the world of "1999". It is not the kind of teaching material used to brainwash the children of the First Line of Defense Academy. It is real historical information. With Wan Qi's abilities, it would be easy for him to get these. He doesn't even need to do it himself. He just needs to tell Ms. Z and she will send the whole set of information to him. Moreover, it is the kind of information that can be mutually verified.
It sounds like all you have to do is pretend to be a mystic from Aurora.
Dear friend, mysterious and powerful are the labels of Aurora Mystics. Everyone has a different understanding of this label, and Wan Qi just happens to be able to simply and directly fill in the mystery and power in the common people's perception. In fact, power itself is the greatest mystery.
When he can actually make a dragon soar, no one will doubt his identity as a Saurian mystic and the value of that identity. In the face of a power that can make the Foundation headquarters submit, ordinary secular regimes are really not worth mentioning.
Nuclear weapons are useless because Wanqi belongs to the Red Sea world, which is an indestructible entity. Even the demons in the warp don't have such disgusting attributes.
If this happens a few times, the nuclear powers will have to beg Vanchi to stop, because we're willing to be dignified.
Kacania turned pale. A mystic from Aurora had publicly contradicted him, which was a very serious matter. Was he going to be unable to stay in Vienna?
At this point, the most important thing to do is to question the other person's identity. If the other person is an imposter...
No, no, no, anyone who dares to say that in public must be really capable. I'll be the one who loses face later. Kacania, hurry up and think of a solution! What should we do?
Just then, Wan Qi continued, “In our country, there is a story of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs. In this great story, Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs so that his people could obtain safe medicine. I see this great spirit of sacrifice and dedication in Dr. Schwarz. He is a great man! A man who dares to try! A man who is willing to stand at the forefront and face criticism and condemnation! This is the true spirit of exploration. Let us pay tribute to Dr. Schwarz!”
Wan Qi led the applause, showering praise upon praise. Dr. Schwarz couldn't bear such public flattery and felt a little giddy, as if his feet were about to leave the ground.
Just as he was feeling embarrassed, Wanqi suddenly activated his alchemy, and a chair that was almost identical to the electrotherapy chair that Isolde used appeared there.
Now, no one doubted Wan Qi's identity as a mystic from Aurora.
Creating things out of thin air—what an astonishing mystical power! You could say it's part of the power of creation, and people would believe it.
Then, Wan Qi casually pushed Dr. Schwartz into a chair, plugged him in, and cast a silencing and healing spell on him to ensure that no matter what happened next, no one would die.
"Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness the greatest achievement in modern medicine. Dr. Schwartz will personally demonstrate the effects of electrotherapy, silencing all doubts!"
Schwartz realized he'd been tricked. He knew better than anyone the effects of electrotherapy, or rather, that thing had no effect at all; it was just pure electric shock. The exaggerated appearance of the equipment misled people into thinking it had some amazing effects, but in essence, it was just a controllable electric shock.
But he was now firmly bound to the electrotherapy chair and could not make a sound at all. Wan Qi deliberately used mind control magic to make his facial expression look relaxed, giving people the illusion that "Dr. Schwartz was willingly participating in his electrotherapy experiment".
That's amazing! Is this the spirit of Shennong in the East? I'll write it down; you never know when I might need it.
At this moment, Kacania also noticed Ilicic next to Vanzie.
That's... Ilyich! Why is he there?
However, upon seeing Ilyich, Kacania relaxed. She didn't know Vanchi, but she knew Ilyich. This little fellow who peddled occult items wouldn't side with Schwartz, so this matter was actually...
Just then, Vanchi signaled to Ilyich that he could turn the switch.
Dr. Schwartz was in utter despair, but he was powerless to resist, and the electric current instantly filled his entire body.
Flesh and blood brimming with energy! (Just kidding!)
In those few short seconds, Schwartz felt like his brain was about to explode with excitement, every cell in his body was protesting, but the more he was in this state, the more excited his body became, and he even felt a little ecstatic.
While Wanqi's healing techniques certainly played a part, the main reason for this was Schwartz's own extraordinary talent; he was actually a hidden masochist! At this moment, a backdoor to a new world was being gradually opened for him.
After the first phase of electrotherapy ended, Wan Qi moved closer to Dr. Schwartz, pretending to listen to his voice.
"What?! We need to increase the dosage even more! Doctor, your dedication is truly moving. Ilyich, increase the dose!"
"Yes, sir!"
Ilyich turned the switch all the way up, and Schwartz tensed up completely. Countless currents surged through his body, flowing endlessly. Although it was only for a few seconds, he seemed to see the other side of the world, where his elderly mother was waving to him, indicating that he could come and sit down.
After several phases of intensive treatment, Schwartz, who had just gotten off the electrotherapy chair, was in a state of "six hands with the left, seven hands with the right, circling his left leg, and kicking with his right leg." His mental state was remarkably good.
Then he lay limply on the ground, his expression peaceful, as if a part of his soul had departed from this world.
There's nothing left to be afraid of.
"Is Dr. Schwarz dead?"
"No, no, no, look at his expression and his chest, he's asleep."
"Is electrotherapy really this comfortable?"
"That blissful expression makes me want to try it myself."
"But it didn't seem to be the case when Miss Isolde received electrotherapy."
"Don't ask, this must be a mysterious Eastern power!"
Taking advantage of this moment, Wan Qi walked up to Isolde, released her from her restraints, and Isolde's world was restored to light. Then she saw a polite gentleman standing in front of her.
“Miss Isolde, if you don’t mind, I can perform the next treatment in place of Dr. Schwartz.” The voice made her feel at ease, so Isolde immediately replied, “Okay, thank you.”
"Then, please get ready."
"Well, I'm ready."
Vanchie's treatment plan also involves electrotherapy, but it's not like Schwartz's electrotherapy, which directly aims to turn people into acquaintances. It's a true form of electrical discharge therapy, a technology that has been widely used in the 21st century. For example, pulse therapy is a safer medical application of electricity and has achieved very good results.
However, Wanqi's electrotherapy is used in conjunction with very special treatment techniques, so it does not cause any pain to the patient. On the contrary, it is very comfortable. Through other auxiliary treatment magic, it can help patients, especially those with mental illnesses, to fully relax their minds. The treatment effect on various mental illnesses is quite good.
But most importantly, it is up to the patient to recover. This requires the joint efforts of doctors, patients, and their families. The influence of the broader environment is also crucial, not to mention the negative effects of the spirit possession magic on Isolde.
Not to brag, but looking at the whole world, even the St. Love Foundation and Reincarnation, in the realm of spirituality, are not as professional as Wan Qi, the necromancer. Because the spirit is an extension of the soul, and that's what necromancers do. Don't use your hobby to challenge someone else's foundation—except for the Chinese national football team.
Speaking of which, the Chinese national football team doesn't make money by playing football, so let's turn our attention to the Jiangsu Super League and shout "Long live the great unity of Jiangsu!"
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