The efforts are rewarded.
This is one of the basic elements needed to build a society - 'fairness'.
Yi Chen tried his best and risked his life to achieve the goal in Green Lake Town, and now he got a corresponding reward... The excitement was indescribable, because many times in his life, his desperate efforts could only be exchanged for something sad and pitiful.
but,
Although Yi Chen obtained the highest grade "Gentleman's Leather", he didn't know what this thing was used for.
"Mr. Chamberson, what is this skin used for? Is it to gain the power contained within the skin through a ritual?"
“It seems that Wilbert didn’t tell you anything… He didn’t even give you the most basic training and just sent you here directly. This is really in line with his style.
Leather can make you officially a "gentleman".
The others are waiting for you, let’s talk while we walk.”
Back to the main hall of the Shenpi Mansion,
Go up the large staircase with flesh-colored carpeting to the side gallery on the second level.
Before arriving at the area where the ceremony was taking place, Yi Chen had one question to confirm.
"If I gain some ability from the skin, will it conflict with the "pathological characteristics" I already have?"
Chamberson, who is usually strict, seemed very patient at this time.
“Not at all.
"Gentleman's Skin" does not grant you any abilities.
Its essence is a medium.
Once activated through the ritual,
Gentleman's Skin will connect you to a "growth system" that can transcend human limits.
It is because of this connection that the organization exists, that we gather in Zion, and that humans can glimpse a glimmer of hope for survival in this world.
No matter what the cost.”
"Medium... connect me to some kind of growth system?" Yi Chen could roughly understand the meaning. To put it simply, he could slowly become stronger through his skin.
Chamberson continued:
"Whether it's the skin given to other examinees or the skin you got from the First Gentleman,
Once activated,
Your "consciousness" will be led to the old halls through the medium of the skin.
You will receive 1 to 3 letters there, the number depends on your own characteristics, and you can only choose one of them.
Each letter represents a career and determines your future gentlemanly path.
in,
The color and nature of the letter are very important. Due to time constraints, I will only tell you once, so you must remember it clearly! "
"good!"
“The letters come in four colors – white, blue, black and purple.
in,
1. White letters are the most common, corresponding to "ordinary occupations", and are also the main choice of the large group of gentlemen.
Although common, there are some outstanding ones in the city of Zion.
2. Blue letters are relatively rare and correspond to "rare professions", which often have outstanding talents in certain aspects.
By providing targeted training based on their particularities, these gentlemen can often become bearings between organizations.
Some rare professions have the potential to develop into doctors.
3. The appearance of black letters is related to the individual's mentality, corresponding to the "nightmare profession". The characteristics of this type of profession tend to be dark and evil, which is inconsistent with the concept of some gentlemen.
As early as one hundred years ago, the organization established a special department to accept and train gentlemen who chose nightmare professions.
They often have strong elimination capabilities and serve as the executioners of the organization.
Some powerful gentlemen who choose black letters are famous and often called the chief surgeons.
4. The appearance of purple letters is also related to individuals, but we don’t know what the specific connection is.
Corresponding to "unique profession",
Unlike the other three, the careers given by purple letters are specially designed for the individual and are unique.
This kind of profession is full of mystery and great variables. Some outstanding gentlemen who chose purple letters even stayed in the city of Zion for their entire lives and were unable to eliminate pathogens outside.
In conclusion,
Whatever the letter,
There will be an "emblem" representing the profession printed on the cover, so you must make a clear judgment before making a choice. "
This kind of substantial career assignment is much more real than the artificially defined careers in the world before death.
Yi Chen became more excited just listening to such a description.
Chamberson continued:
“The skin you get comes from the First Gentleman, and its media effect will be maximized, which means there is a greater probability of blue letters appearing.
Of course, if there are black letters, you can also make a choice based on the specific situation. "
"What if it's purple?"
"There are too many unknowns, so I personally don't recommend it... But this is your own business, don't be influenced by my words."
"good."
During the conversation between Yi Chen and Chamberson.
The little grape hidden in the body also has its own ideas.
"I'm really looking forward to it~ William, what path will you choose? If it's too conservative and not very interesting, I might just run away."
Ceremony Room
The spacious circular hall.
The eleven clergymen in the official residences have drawn a ritual array using some kind of sticky flesh-colored liquid.
There are a total of 17 small ring seals embedded inside, which just corresponds to the number of people taking the test.
As Chamberson led Yi Chen through the door,
Everyone's eyes fell on the black box in Yi Chen's hand, with a hint of greed in their eyes.
Blond Edmund didn't care and waved:
"William, hurry up~ everyone is waiting for you."
"Um."
Yi Chen quickly stood on the last ring seal between the magic circles,
According to the request of the clergy,
Take out the "Gentleman's Skin" from the box.
Covering the head like a turban,
The ceremony begins.
Each clergyman spoke a completely different, incomprehensible, broken ancient language.
However,
The overlapping of rhythms allowed these broken ancient words to combine with each other, forming a complete and powerful spell that drove the operation of the magic circle.
Buzz!
Yi Chen had experienced this feeling once at the bottom of a lake.
It is the subtle feeling of consciousness being pulled out of the body.
The difference is,
This time he did it voluntarily, without any pain or discomfort.
It's like a piece of completely moistened soap that is accidentally squeezed out of the palm of your hand, falls precisely into the toilet, and is taken away by a set of hands.
When I opened my eyes again,
You are already in a round stone chamber filled with an ancient atmosphere.
There are no complicated structures, hollow carvings, or ornate decorations like those inside the Shenpi Mansion.
It looks like a simple cave dug by humans.
There is only a stone platform in the center, nothing else.
The other examiners and clergymen disappeared, leaving only Yi Chen here.
The "gentleman's skin" that originally covered his head was moved to the surface of the stone platform at some point.
The cortex was wriggling, as if it was deliberately covering something... Based on Chamberson's previous explanation, Yi Chen could already guess what it was.
“I don’t know what kind of letter it will be.”
Take a deep breath.
Step forward,
When your fingers touch the gentleman's leather covering the letter, you can feel the vitality flowing in it.
Lift it open with force.
Made of blue coated paper, the surface is printed with a circle of ivy, and the interior is matched with a human-shaped branch puzzle.
Black - parchment, with a picture of a skeleton on a boat printed on the surface.
Made of purple-white cardboard, with an open book printed on the surface and tiny text invisible to the naked eye engraved inside.
Three different colored envelopes came into view.
If this scene was seen by other gentlemen in Zion, they would all be shocked and speechless.
The mere presence of a blue envelope is already very rare.
Not to mention the situation where three special letters appear at the same time.
Maybe it hasn't happened in recent decades.
"this… "
Even Yi Chen, who had never had difficulty making choices, was completely stunned at this moment.