Chapter 261
Unlike the misunderstandings of many so-called civilized people, the Drovian people regard human life as invaluable, something that cannot be exchanged for anything else.
They act according to the principles of bioethics, environmental protection, and the law of equivalent exchange in economics. In their cultural realm, this fundamental principle often manifests itself as follows:
“If you don’t want to die, put everything you have in here!”
A Drovian warrior was shouting, setting a wooden building ablaze.
It was such a rational act that Ingvar’s eyes softened as he watched. Indeed, that’s how a warrior should be—like a father gazing at his beloved son.
Life has a value that surpasses anything else. This proposition is true.
Therefore, if the price is for saving a life, even all assets possessed by the individual, excluding life itself, would not match its worth. You can earn again if you are alive. This proposition is also true.
As a rightful consideration for saving lives, Drovian warriors have the right to take all liquid assets from the victim. If the victim refuses this? That victim could return to the embrace of their ancestors, so it’s fine.
All kinds of environmental destruction throughout history have been committed by humans, so reducing the number of humans is equivalent to protecting the environment. In other words, whether you ‘transfer’ your assets while alive or ‘leave’ them after dying, it’s a win-win scenario.