Albert

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Albert Napolitano (阿尔伯特)
Alias(es)	Old Principal; living legend of the Bunker
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Three Towers Academy
Occupation/Role	Principal of Three Towers Academy; Tower of Slaughter ascender
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 24

Background / History

Albert is the ninety-one-year-old principal of Three Towers Academy, a Level Seven facility where Three Towers powers can be used within the academy grounds. Despite his age, he remains physically imposing and actively involved with the Tower of Slaughter. He describes himself as having spent his life specializing in that tower, though he regrets being unable to explore all three towers simultaneously. 27 28 29

He was the teacher of Wen Renjing, Xun Hui, and Wen Chaohua—whom he regards as his three most accomplished disciples. His inability to pursue the Tower of Desire and Tower of Deception led him to cultivate students with different aptitudes instead. 24 26 29

When Wen Xishu returns from his first Tower of Deception exploration with a Level Six Hospital, Albert discusses the youth's unprecedented achievement with Wen Renjing. Rather than assuming Wen Xishu's success is solely due to Wen Chaohua's legacy, Albert argues that making effective use of an advantage is itself a form of strength. He resolves to investigate Wen Xishu personally. 24

Albert later enters the Security Bureau's interrogation room, condemns the treatment of Wen Xishu, and removes him from custody. He then enrolls Wen Xishu in Three Towers Academy under the temporary name Wen Xun, mentors him, and expects him to become a student capable of exploring all three towers. 25 26 27 29

Appearance

Albert is an elderly man whose appearance and physique belie his age.

• Ninety-one years old, but looks roughly fifty to sixty. 24
• White-haired, with sharply defined facial features. 24 27
• Maintains a muscular build, healthy complexion, and powerful physical presence. 24
• Is often described as laughing heartily or wearing an easygoing smile. 24 25 27

Personality

Albert is boisterous, eccentric, and deliberately difficult to read. He enjoys novels, anime, and imitating fictional character archetypes; he openly calls himself a “super otaku” and claims to be playing the role of a benevolent elder. His teasing can be unsettling, particularly when he jokes about Wen Xishu's eyes or secrets. 27

Behind this unserious presentation, Albert is an exceptionally perceptive mentor. He recognizes Wen Xishu's distrust as a defensive response, avoids forcing him to reveal Wen Chaohua's secrets, and instead tests the youth's understanding of the Three Towers. 27 28

Albert is also pragmatic and politically influential. He does not rescue Wen Xishu merely because others request it; he acts after judging Wen Xishu worthy of recruitment and valuable to humanity's future. He supports placing Wen Xishu's Level Six Hospital on the lower Bunker levels rather than taking it for the academy, stating that the people below are already suffering enough. 24 26

Abilities & Skills

Tower of Slaughter Mastery

Albert is an elite Tower of Slaughter ascender who has reached the ninety-sixth floor, where he is currently stalled. A prior rumor placed him at the ninety-first floor, but Albert later states that he has been stuck on Floor 96 for some time. 25 28

• Has survived far beyond the levels reached by ordinary climbers. 28
• His progress does not mean he has defeated every monster on the preceding floors; many Leader-class enemies remain unconquered. 32
• Is considered too strategically important for the Bunker to risk resetting his progress by sending him into the Tower of Deception. 28

Tower-Derived Power in the Bunker

Albert appears capable of using some Three Towers-derived power outside the towers, a feat most Bunker citizens believe impossible.

• Moves from the interrogation-room doorway to the doctor’s side so quickly that observers cannot perceive how he did it. 25
• During Wen Xishu’s rescue, fifty-four guards outside the interrogation room are rendered unconscious. 26
• His actions cause Xie Changfeng to conclude that the rumors of Albert retaining Three Towers power in reality may be true. 25

Mentorship and Strategic Judgment

Albert is a veteran educator and an insightful judge of tower climbers.

• Correctly identifies Wen Xishu’s potential after testing his theory that the Tower of Deception should be explored before the Tower of Desire. 27 28
• Assigns Wen Xishu to Tower of Slaughter Academy for combat training while allowing him to audit Tower of Desire courses and specialize in Tower of Deception exploration. 29 30
• Establishes double academic credits for Tower of Deception exploration and immediately assigns Wen Xishu to a new climb. 35

Equipment / Items

• Mysterious CEO Call — A Level Six telephone item brought back from the Tower of Slaughter. Albert can force a target’s phone to connect, while the recipient cannot call back or identify his number. 35
• Forgot My Keys — A low-stat pair of gloves owned by Albert and loaned through the Materials Department. It grants Attack +5 and exceptionally high bonus damage against doors “in all senses.” 37
• Level Five Boss Office Chair — A chair Albert brought back from the Tower of Slaughter and keeps in the principal’s office. 35

Relationships

• Wen Xishu / Wen Xun — Rescued him from the Security Bureau, enrolled him in Three Towers Academy, and acts as his unconventional mentor while repeatedly testing his potential. 25 26 27 29
• Wen Renjing — Former student and current Tower of Desire Heavenly Ladder leader; Albert plays chess with him and discusses Wen Xishu and Wen Chaohua with him. 24
• Xun Hui — Albert’s most accomplished disciple and the Tower of Slaughter Heavenly Ladder’s number one. 24
• Wen Chaohua — One of Albert’s three most accomplished disciples; Albert knows of his accomplishments across all three towers but refuses to explain his crimes to Wen Xishu. 26 29 37
• Liu Jinsen — Cooperates with Albert during Wen Xishu’s rescue, deploying agents to secure Albert’s safety and negotiate Wen Xishu’s release. 26
• Jabbar — Albert’s assistant, who handles administrative errands and summons Wen Xishu to the principal’s office. 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wen Xishu’s Interrogation and Rescue

Albert first appears while discussing Wen Xishu’s Level Six achievement with Wen Renjing. After deciding to see the youth himself, he intervenes in the Security Bureau interrogation, rebukes its treatment of Wen Xishu, and takes him to Three Towers Academy. 24 25 26

Academy Enrollment

At the academy, Albert evaluates Wen Xishu rather than demanding Wen Chaohua’s secrets. Impressed by Wen Xishu’s interpretation of the Three Towers, he accepts him as a student and places him in Tower of Slaughter Academy while preserving his Tower of Deception specialization. 27 28 30

The Identity of Wen Xun

To protect Wen Xishu from noble students familiar with the Wen family’s history, Albert orders him to use the name Wen Xun until the midterm examinations. The name reflects Albert’s hope that Wen Xishu will explore all three towers. 29

Tower of Deception Assignment

Albert makes Tower of Deception exploration worth double credits, then uses the policy to send Wen Xishu on a dangerous new climb. He also connects Wen Xishu with Liu Jinsen and Sha Ruijing through the Mysterious CEO Call, making clear that the Security Bureau continues to pressure the student. 35 36

Notable Quotes

“My name is Albert, just an ordinary old man.” 27

“The Three Towers Academy is still short one enrollment slot.” 25

“Don’t disappoint me.” 28

Trivia

• Albert calls himself an ordinary old man despite being regarded as one of the Bunker’s living legends. 24 27
• He enjoys chess, anime, novels, and fictional-roleplay. 24 27
• He claims to be too important to humanity’s survival during the Great Devourment to risk exploring the Tower of Deception. 28
• Although he says he does not handle much of the academy’s daily administration, he personally intervenes when he takes interest in a student. 27 35