Private Conversation

Although the Consciousness Body had only just returned and his head felt somewhat groggy,

Yi Chen still had a fairly clear grasp of his surroundings,

Naturally, he also noticed the arrival of Professor Chamberson, a high-ranking gentleman, who pressed his eyes close to Yi Chen's body and examined him carefully,

At the same time,

Everyone present, including the examiners and clergy, was staring at him, as though something were missing.

Coo~

The owl perched on Chamberson's shoulder hooted.

"Here?"

Following the owl's sensing,

Chamberson shifted his gaze to the back of Yi Chen's head,

He parted the hair with his fingers as much as possible, allowing his vision to penetrate fully into the scalp and carefully observe the condition inside the skull.

A complete brain came into view.

The brain's grooves, which should have been distributed irregularly, had actually rearranged themselves at the back of the head.

The flesh-like striations and hooked marks in the rear region connected and combined, forming a Professional Emblem exactly identical to the one on the envelope—a book opened flat, symmetrical on both sides.

With every breath of the body,

Oxygen was delivered into the cranial cavity.

The brain wriggled as it absorbed the oxygen.

The book imprinted on the back of his head created the illusion of turning pages. Even the tiny words on its surface seemed alive, changing their contents as their forms twisted.

"This!"

Chamberson had spent so many years in Zion, yet this was the first time he had seen such a sight. For a moment, he was completely transfixed.

He remained motionless, his eyes pressed against the back of Yi Chen's head,

It lasted a full three minutes before he realized how utterly inelegant his behavior was. He hurriedly stood up and composed himself.

Ahem, ahem~

"This ritual went exceptionally smoothly. Without exception, everyone has acquired a corresponding profession.

However, you are still one final step away from becoming true gentlemen.

Before formally receiving the organization's 'training,' you will have two days of free time.

In a moment, designated personnel will lead you to your temporary residences within Zion City.

Be sure to use the remaining time to complete your 'Custom Clothing.'

Anyone who fails to complete the customization, or whose Custom Clothing is deemed unsuitable, will have their training postponed and receive a demerit."

When Chamberson finished speaking,

A burst of enthusiastic cheering rang out through the ritual chamber, then quickly faded.

Suppressing their excitement, everyone began quietly discussing the professions they had received.

The blond Edmund also came over to Yi Chen immediately, trying to find the "emblem" on his body.

"Huh? William~ Is your emblem hidden somewhere very discreet?

How about this? My family has ties to a very good Tailor Shop in Zion City. Why don't we go there together when the time comes?"

Yi Chen did not object to the suggestion.

After all, he was unfamiliar with both the place and the process involved in so-called "Custom Clothing."

However,

White Owl Chamberson cast a sharp glance over and said sternly:

"Due to William Berens's special circumstances, I will personally handle his subsequent lodging and clothing arrangements."

The blond Edmund naturally understood what those words meant. He secretly gave Yi Chen a look that said they would meet again later, then left with the other members of his squad.

As for the other examinees, some were led together to temporary residences,

while heirs from established families like Edmund could directly contact their families already settled in Zion and move into their estates.

"Let's go."

Under Chamberson's guidance, the two first arrived at an upscale restaurant called Brusar.

They were assigned a private room at the very back.

As various exquisite dishes were brought to the table,

Chamberson deliberately emphasized the matter of privacy to the server, ensuring that no one would disturb them during the meal.

The meal that followed made Yi Chen rather uncomfortable.

Chamberson's movements were extremely gentlemanly. Even the angle at which he cut his food with knife and fork, as well as the time he kept each bite in his mouth, remained perfectly consistent.

Yi Chen could only try to learn by imitation as quickly as possible.

"Don't force yourself. Once you undergo systematic study later, you'll naturally relearn gentlemanly etiquette... After all, before coming here, you were merely an outsourced employee working among the Cemetery.

Relax and enjoy yourself.

This is the reward you deserve."

"Thank you."

Since the other man had already said so,

Yi Chen, who had long been ravenous, immediately brought over the largest bowl of vegetable salad and polished it off in two or three bites.

Little Grape was unwilling to be outdone.

It wriggled out of his collar,

bounced onto the dining table,

then directly sucked out the halibut's eyeballs with its mouth as an appetizer before recklessly gnawing on the other meat dishes.

Only after licking every trace of grease from the plates did it obediently reattach itself to his shoulder.

Chamberson stared at the wrecked dining table and spoke in a low voice:

"...You really need to study etiquette seriously later."

"Got it."

"Let's get to the point... What exactly did you choose in the Old Hall?"

Yi Chen made no attempt to conceal anything and truthfully described the situation.

He had only just reached the middle of his account when

White Owl Chamberson's pupils suddenly widened.

"What? Blue, black, and purple—three high-grade Letters appearing at the same time? How is that possible?

Hurry up.

Describe the emblems on each Letter in detail."

When the blue plant emblem came up,

Chamberson analyzed it from the side.

"A plant... A rare and precious auxiliary profession. If you choose it, you'll become highly sought-after in Zion, and countless Gentleman Squads will extend you an invitation.

It will also make it much easier to become a Doctor later, and easier to apply for clinic credentials."

When the black skull emblem was mentioned,

Chamberson frowned and glared at Yi Chen with hawk-like eyes.

"The deathly aura accumulated from working among the Cemetery shouldn't be enough to produce a black Letter of the death attribute.

Do you have some more direct connection with 'death'?

This is even rarer than a plant. If you choose this path, you may have the chance to become the most terrifying death gentleman. But... the emblem that appeared in your brain isn't this one.

Did you choose the 'Purple Letter'?"

"Yes..."

"With two excellent choices already available, why choose a completely unknown path?"

Chamberson, who had always treated Yi Chen kindly, suddenly became unusually serious.

He seemed to have misunderstood something.

He assumed Yi Chen had chosen the Purple Letter because he feared the Pathogen outside... that he wanted to use the Purple Letter as an opportunity to remain in Zion forever and live out a mediocre life.

"Balance, Berens."

Yi Chen spoke his surname,

then earnestly explained that he wanted to make the pursuit of knowledge his primary goal while balancing two attributes, which was why he had made his final choice.

The moment Chamberson heard this explanation, the misunderstanding vanished.

He suddenly rose to his feet and spread his arms wide.

Even the owl on his shoulder rarely spread its wings, echoing his gesture.

"Elegant!"

Chamberson quickly sat down again and spoke seriously:

"Ahem~ Since the First Gentleman has issued the request and asked me to handle your basic training... from now on, I will be your first Mentor in Zion. I'll take care of the relevant procedures.

After all, I am an honorary professor of the Arfros Tistic Academy.

Your enrollment process will be much easier as well."

Yi Chen also changed the way he addressed Chamberson at once.

"Professor Chamberson, I have another question.

Now that I have completed my profession selection,

how can I sense the changes brought by the profession? Or rather, how do I inspect the information related to this profession?"

"That is the important matter you must complete during the two days I have given you. It is also the final step in becoming a gentleman—'Custom Clothing.'

Take your Gentleman's Skin and come with me..."