I42, I think it is really bad news. Just looking at the timescale, with the Master switch ON, the battery could be flattened in 5-10 hours. The battery then waited 14 days in this zero volts flat state, where sulphation could occur, and the acid at a low SG =1.00 =Water.
Trying to charge this 'resistor' with an alternator could result in thermal damage to the alternator.
I have this problem with my garage full of old motor vehicles, I just have to keep charging their batteries in turn with the Battery Charger.