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Leo's curiosity was aroused, and he asked in puzzlement, "But... what does Rack's situation have to do with you?" His question was direct and succinct, revealing his deep confusion about why Douglas suddenly brought up this matter.
Douglas took a deep breath, as if this topic was not just a simple memory for him, but a heavy burden. He rubbed his cheeks forcefully, showing a hint of weariness and concern on his face. After a while, he spoke, "When Rack was brought in, I knew right away that he was beyond saving. His organ failure had been too severe for too long, and there was nothing I could do for him. Organ transplants, using other medical equipment, none of it would work. The sores on his skin had already ulcerated and become infected, he was just waiting to die." At this point, Douglas involuntarily swallowed, as if trying to suppress his own emotions.
He fell silent for a moment, then continued, "But besides that... his body was abnormally thin, with signs of long-term binding on his limbs... So, Rak must have suffered prolonged torture before becoming like this." Douglas' voice carried a hint of pity, revealing his sympathy for Rak Jels' tragic fate.
Upon hearing this, Leo was filled with shock and disbelief. The former high-ranking Star Alliance army commander had endured such torture and pain in the final stages of his life. His face was filled with an incredulous expression as he shook his head, almost muttering to himself, "Is this... is this real? Rak led the troops on Renbos to win the so-called impossible war, facing ten to one odds... successfully defending Renbos and pushing the swarm to the brink. These... are things I've read in textbooks... How could he end up like this?" Leo's words were full of shock and puzzlement. He found it difficult to accept that such a brilliant historical figure could meet such a tragic end.
Douglas showed a kind of indifferent expression, as if he was already accustomed to the cruelty of the world. He slowly said, "I have been thinking about this issue for over thirty years, and I still don't know. But I only know that when Rak died in my clinic, it was the beginning of my nightmare." Douglas's words revealed a deep sense of powerlessness and sadness, as if Rak's death was not just a simple departure of a patient for him, but also touched on some deeply buried emotions in his heart.
Upon hearing this, Leo felt even more confused and heavy. Douglas's words made him realize that even former heroes could encounter unforeseen difficulties at some turning point in life. This is not only a reflection on Rak's personal fate, but also a profound contemplation on the intertwining destinies of the strong and the weak in the entire Star Alliance society, and even in the entire universe.
Douglas's voice carried a hint of weariness as he went on to recount more unbelievable experiences: "Rak died just three hours ago, and we were about to put his body in the freezer to contact his relatives when the special forces of the Star Alliance headquarters suddenly stormed into my clinic. They arrested me without any explanation, accusing me of manslaughter."
Leo exclaimed in shock, "How is that possible? Rak had just died, and they come to arrest someone. This is clearly a setup!" Leo's words were filled with distrust and anger, finding Star Alliance's actions unacceptable.
Douglas nodded and continued his story: "I was swiftly convicted, they forced me to sign a confession agreement, saying that this was the only way to avoid imprisonment. The result was that my property was confiscated, my medical license was revoked, and my reputation was tarnished."
This experience was undoubtedly a huge blow to Douglas. He went from being a respected doctor to a homeless person with a ruined reputation. Leo felt immense sympathy and indignation upon hearing this. He never thought that there could be such a dark and unjust side within the Star Alliance. This experience not only revealed the corruption and cruelty within the Star Alliance headquarters, but also strengthened Leo's determination to pursue justice and truth. In this world full of power struggles and injustice, upholding truth and justice seems to be a difficult path.
Douglas gave a faint smile, tinged with a hint of resignation and sadness. He shook his head gently, speaking with a calm and composed demeanor, "So... that's why I ended up here. Here, nobody cares about my identity, nobody cares about my past. Compared to the capital, this place is much better, except for the dirty environment, the chaotic gangs, thieves, and robbers... well, you get the idea." His words carried an acceptance of the current situation, perhaps indicating that time had taught him how to carve out his own space in this environment.
Leo expressed surprise, "Don't you... want to seek justice? It's obvious that this whole thing was a conspiracy, and you just happened to be the doctor who was made a scapegoat. Aren't you angry?" Leo's words were filled with incomprehension and indignation, as he couldn't understand why Douglas chose to silently endure such injustice.
Douglas took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Of course, I have been angry, and I have wanted to seek justice. But as time passed, I began to realize that those so-called justice and truth appear so fragile in the face of power and conspiracy. I have tried, but ultimately I understand that some battles cannot be won alone."
His voice carried a hint of sadness and helplessness, as if he had gained a profound understanding of the dark side of the world.
He continued, "Here, I can do what I am good at, helping those who truly need it. Perhaps this is not the most ideal life, but at least I can maintain a bit of what I consider dignity." Douglas's words deepened Leo's respect for him and also led to more contemplation about this complex and ever-changing world.
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