The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2367

Apocalypse's policies are actually quite... retro.

He forcibly divided society into classes, and each class could only do what was appropriate for its class. The only difference was that he was slightly smarter than before; he could learn!

Previously, Apocalypse always thought that ordinary people were the most ignorant and incompetent creatures... especially after his tribe was massacred.

He was an orphan, his origins unknown, his parents unknown; the tribe found him. Fortunately, his unique appearance and skin didn't make the tribe see him as a monster. Instead, the chief and elders believed him to be a child of the gods, and thus gave him the tribe's best. Apocalypse's childhood was actually quite good.

The people of the tribe gave him their best, and the chiefs and elders taught him everything they knew.

Unfortunately, it all came to an end very soon.

When he was ten years old, his tribe was massacred by a more powerful tribe. To save him, his chief placed him in the tribe's forbidden area and lured away the pursuers.

His tribe disappeared.

After that, Apocalypse endured a period of great hardship. He wandered from place to place, ostracized by everyone, who considered him a monster. He was captured and sold as both a monster and a slave. During this time, he also learned a great deal!

What is most profound is the truth, goodness and beauty of the tribe, and the evil of others!

Once he had fully gained control of the power, he began to take revenge on society.

He believed that ordinary people were weak and ignorant, and had no value whatsoever.

But he wanted a family, like his tribe. So he began searching for companions, and gradually, he began to build a nation, but this nation belonged only to him and his family (the mutants); everyone else was a slave!

He learned about slavery from others.

Throughout human history, slavery, as a unique social system, was formed underpinned by complex economic, political, cultural, and military factors. The initial formation of slavery was closely related to economic factors. In ancient societies, with the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, people needed more labor to cultivate land, plant crops, and raise livestock. However, due to war, disease, and natural disasters, population growth was slow, and insufficient labor supply became a bottleneck restricting economic development. In this situation, some people began to acquire slaves through war, plunder, and trade to compensate for the labor shortage. These slaves were used as cultivators of farmland, domestic servants, and factory workers, becoming an important driving force for socio-economic development at the time. The formation of slavery was also closely related to the strengthening of political power. In ancient societies, political power was often held by a small number of nobles and rulers. To maintain their ruling position and economic interests, these nobles and rulers began to use slavery as a tool to consolidate their power. They formulated laws and policies that treated slaves as their private property, which could be bought, sold, transferred, and killed at will. This system not only provided nobles and rulers with a large amount of cheap labor but also brought them enormous wealth and profits. At the same time, slavery strengthened the control of nobles and rulers over society, enabling them to better maintain their ruling position.

In ancient societies, a hierarchical concept and a strong sense of identity prevailed. Nobles and rulers considered themselves superior and entitled to privileges and honors; slaves, on the other hand, were seen as inferior and expected to obey and serve. This deeply ingrained concept enabled the widespread existence and propagation of slavery. Simultaneously, certain religious and philosophical ideas provided a theoretical basis for the existence of slavery. For example, some religions viewed slaves as a gift from God, obligated to serve nobles and rulers; while some philosophical ideas emphasized the legitimacy of the hierarchical system, arguing that slavery was in accordance with natural law.

Military expansion was also a significant factor in the formation of slavery. In ancient societies, war was a common phenomenon. Nations frequently waged war to seize territory, resources, and wealth. In these wars, victors often captured large numbers of prisoners of war and civilians, taking them back to their home countries as slaves. These slaves were used for various forms of labor and services, contributing to the economic development and political stability of the nation. Simultaneously, slavery also facilitated military expansion. Because of slavery, nobles and rulers had access to a larger pool of cheap labor, making it easier to wage war and expand their territories.

Slavery manifested itself in different forms and evolved across various historical periods and regional cultures. It reached its zenith in ancient Greece and Rome. These civilized nations acquired vast numbers of slaves through war and trade, utilizing them for various forms of labor and services. Simultaneously, these nations established strict laws and policies to maintain the stability and development of slavery. However, with social progress and the development of civilization, slavery gradually came under scrutiny and challenge. Some thinkers and reformers began calling for its abolition, arguing that it was an immoral and unjust system. They presented various reasons and evidence to support their claims, sparking widespread social discussion and reflection. Ultimately, in many countries and regions, slavery was gradually abolished or replaced by other forms of labor.

In this hierarchical society, slaves were treated as a means of labor, completely deprived of their freedom, and living extremely miserable lives. Like livestock tightly bound by chains, they had no right to choose. From dawn till dusk, they were forced to work incessantly, and the slightest mistake would result in a brutal beating. Their living conditions were appalling: cramped, damp spaces filled with bacteria and foul odors. They ate scraps, wore tattered clothes, and lived in abject poverty. Under this social system, slaves were merely pawns to be manipulated, devoid of any dignity. They yearned for freedom, for a life of dignity, but these were unattainable dreams. Their fate seemed predetermined, destined only to struggle endlessly in misery until one day, exhausted, they vanished silently from the world.

Slave owners viewed their slaves as speaking tools, buying and selling them at will, and assigning them tasks arbitrarily. In their eyes, slaves had no freedom, no dignity; they were like talking objects, to be disposed of at will. Whether sold to distant lands or sent to various harsh labor sites, the slave owners held absolute power. These slaves could not resist, only silently endure; their fate was entirely in the hands of their owners. This view and practice of slaves was undoubtedly a profound insult and trampling of humanity. However, in that era, this was the universally accepted social reality. Although filled with pain and helplessness, the slaves still strived to live, hoping one day to escape this miserable fate.

In that social system, slaves were like shadows lurking in the dark, utterly devoid of basic human rights, living extremely miserable lives that were truly heartbreaking. They seemed to have been abandoned on the margins of society, their situation desolate, living without dignity, evoking deep sympathy and helplessness.

In ancient times, the lives of slaves were incredibly arduous, and their plight was often heartbreaking. To understand what their lives were like and the extent of their masters' power, let me tell you in detail. These slaves had to work from dawn till dusk, with almost no respite. Their work was arduous and tedious, ranging from tilling fields and building houses to providing various services for their masters and their families. Whether in the sweltering heat of summer or the bitter cold of winter, they had to work in harsh weather, and any slackening could result in a beating or even more severe punishment. Their masters, on the other hand, possessed absolute control over their slaves. In their eyes, slaves were like their private property, to be bought, sold, rented, or even given away as gifts. They could decide the life or death of their slaves, and severe corporal punishment was commonplace. To their masters, these slaves' lives were worthless, as insignificant as weeds. Some slaves suffered even more tragic fates. They might be beaten half to death for a mere displeasure of their master, or starve to death for failing to complete arduous tasks. In those dark and hopeless days, they had virtually no freedom, let alone dignity or rights. In short, ancient slaves lived in abject misery, their masters wielding absolute power over their lives. The phrase "worse than death" truly aptly describes the lives of those slaves.

Of course, Apocalypse did have its advantages.

In ancient times, when productivity was low, slavery provided the necessary labor force for large-scale production. The concentration of surplus labor enabled the creation of massive projects and wealth: ancient kingdoms and empires could mobilize tens of thousands of slaves to undertake colossal projects that free citizens could not complete alone. Examples include the Egyptian pyramids, the Roman aqueducts, the Greek temples, and the Shang Dynasty royal tombs in China. Behind these magnificent achievements of civilization lay the blood and sweat of slaves. Slave labor created enormous social surplus products, supporting nobles, priests, bureaucrats, and the army, making the division of labor possible, and allowing some people to escape manual labor and specialize in management, art, philosophy, and scientific research.

In ancient Greece and Rome, slaves were the mainstay of agricultural, mining, and handicraft production. The large Roman estates relied entirely on slave labor for their operation, providing the economic foundation for their external expansion.

In the American South, slave plantations (cotton, tobacco) were the absolute pillar of the local economy, and their exports were even related to the economic lifeline of the entire country.

The formation of slave society marked humanity's transition from primitive egalitarian society to class society. To maintain their rule, the slave-owning class established the earliest state apparatus—armies, courts, prisons, and laws (such as the Twelve Tables of Rome and the Code of Hammurabi, which contain provisions concerning slaves). The birth of the state was a significant milestone in the increasing complexity of human society, and slavery was one of its earliest catalysts.

It could even be said that Apocalypse's creation of the concept of the nation was inseparable from slavery.

Of course, this approach would not work in modern times.

Fortunately, Apocalypse isn't stupid; this guy has lived for over a thousand years... Apocalypse can extend his lifespan by changing bodies and plunder superpowers.

He wasn't long-lived, or rather, he had the same lifespan as ordinary people. In fact, most mutants aren't special in this respect; they die when they reach a certain age. Those who can live for two centuries, like Wolverine, are actually a minority. But Apocalypse can transfer his soul into a younger body.

If the corpse was a mutant, he could also acquire that mutant's abilities. After changing bodies countless times, the synergy between his various superpowers has left Apocalypse without any weaknesses. The superpowers Apocalypse has demonstrated include molecular manipulation, self-healing, teleportation, dynamic vision, psychic powers, and the ability to activate mutant potential—all very practical superpowers.

However, Apocalypse's superpowers are a mixed bag and not particularly refined!
There's nothing he can do. Although he can plunder abilities, the abilities he plunders remain the same as the original owners', with no potential for growth.

Far away.

In short, while Apocalypse lived for many years, it doesn't mean he truly knew everything. Aristotle said in *Metaphysics*, "The skilled are wiser than the experienced." This is because wisdom always accompanies knowledge; the skilled understand the principles of their craft, while the experienced do not; the experienced only know that things are as they are, but not why they are; the skilled know both the nature of things and the reasons for them. Skill is closer to knowledge than experience because skill can be taught, while experience cannot.

However, living a long life also has its advantages, namely, the ability to learn.

After arriving in modern society, Apocalypse began to study a great deal of knowledge, including politics.

Human wisdom and creativity are invaluable assets, like guiding lights illuminating our path and enabling us to approach problem-solving and goal achievement with greater composure and confidence. This wisdom is reflected not only in our ability to handle complex matters and meet challenges, but also in our continuous self-improvement and moral character development. When we use wisdom to understand and manage interpersonal relationships and resolve conflicts, our moral standards are elevated. Simultaneously, creativity allows us to innovate and explore new fields, enriching our lives and enhancing their quality.