Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• The gentlemen invigilators watch the town descend into chaos due to the forced infection.
• Yi Chen, disguised as a corpse, is transported to the lake bottom by the siblings from the Green Shade Inn.
• Yi Chen observes the lake bottom's ecosystem, including the giant eye that controls the Fish Scale Disease.
• Yi Chen successfully makes physical contact with the giant eye, triggering a mental battle.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates resilience and determination in the face of the giant eye's mental attack.
• Little Grape reveals more about its nature and the giant eye's role in the disease spread.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and the will to live.
• The unknown nature of diseases and their sources.
• The power of mental resilience and determination.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with the giant eye through mental contact.
• Yi Chen's consciousness encounters Nashatar, the Fish Source, in an abyss laboratory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen encounters an ancient being in a laboratory while exploring his consciousness.
• He faces a terrifying entity, the "Watcher," in the form of a giant fish eye, which drains his consciousness.
• Little Grape, a creature within Yi Chen, helps him escape and defeats the Watcher.
• After the Watcher's defeat, the townspeople infected with "Fish Scale Disease" become more active, and mermaids in the lake target Yi Chen.
• A White Feathered Owl rescues Yi Chen and takes him to the Green Shade Inn.
• Yi Chen learns that he has passed the organization's assessment and must reach the town's East Exit within ten minutes.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen faces his fears and gains a desire to explore the world and become stronger.
• The Boss and Kadesi, siblings at the Green Shade Inn, help Yi Chen reach the East Exit, showing their support for his mission to heal the world.

Significant Themes

• Fear and bravery: Yi Chen faces his fears and gains courage.
• Trust and alliance: The siblings at the Green Shade Inn help Yi Chen, showing trust in his mission.
• The struggle against disease: The town is plagued by the Fish Scale Disease, reflecting the theme of fighting against illness and corruption.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with the ancient being in the laboratory, though it's unclear if the being is sentient or not.
• Yi Chen's connection with Little Grape deepens as the creature helps him escape the Watcher.
• Yi Chen receives help from the White Feathered Owl, though the owl's motives are unclear.
• Yi Chen interacts with the Boss and Kadesi, forming a temporary alliance to reach the East Exit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen joins Edmund's team in the final moments of the assessment.
• They travel to Zion City, the organization's headquarters, along a steep mountain road.
• Yi Chen's Black Flesh Ball (Little Grape) fully recovers and grants him a new ability, [Lock-on], which allows him to target and potentially affect others with his Psychic Radiation.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen remains calm and collected, even when facing his acrophobia during the carriage ride up the mountain.
• Little Grape demonstrates its ability to learn and adapt, gaining a new skill after consuming the unknown entity from the lake.

Significant Themes

• Trust and cooperation among the examinees, as seen in Edmund's teamwork and Yi Chen's acceptance into their group.
• The unknown and potentially dangerous forces ruling the world, hinted at by the mysterious existence in the abyss.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Edmund form a friendly rapport, with Edmund showing curiosity about Yi Chen's actions during the assessment.
• Yi Chen and Little Grape maintain their symbiotic relationship, with Little Grape granting Yi Chen new abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The carriage arrives at Zion City, revealing electric lamps on the road, which puzzles Yi Chen.
• Little Grape explains that electricity is affected by the Diseased state in Gray Zones, but some cities like Zion maintain power plants.
• The group arrives at Zion City through a dark, Gothic passageway between two towers, undergoing a bodily sterilization process.
• After sterilization, one examinee disappears, presumably disposed of.
• The group enters Zion City, guided by Jeff Peterson, who mentions they will receive different levels of 'Gentleman's Skin' based on their assessment performance.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen's curiosity about the era and the Diseased state grows, driving him to explore and learn more.
• Edmund and other examinees show excitement upon hearing about the 'Gentleman's Skin', indicating its value and importance.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Diseased state on technology, particularly electricity.
• The allure and mystery of Zion City, hinting at its power and significance.
• The 'Gentleman's Skin' as a reward, suggesting a hierarchy or ranking system within the Organization.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Little Grape communicate mentally, with Little Grape providing information about the Diseased state and Gray Zones.
• Yi Chen interacts with Edmund and other examinees, observing their reactions to the 'Gentleman's Skin' mention.
• Yi Chen and the group interact with Jeff Peterson, their guide in Zion City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen explores Zion City's Street District, noting its complex, three-tiered structure designed for efficient isolation in case of Diseased breaches.
• He observes unusual shops, pets, and assesses the strength of Zion's residents.
• A mysterious 'Doctor' stops Yi Chen, sensing death's aura within him, and reveals the Organization's dual nature: Gentlemen (spiritual purity) and Doctors (physical purity).
• Yi Chen's group reaches the Black Bridge, marking the end of the Street District, and crosses it to arrive at the ominous Divine Skin Manor.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates analytical skills and calmness in the face of the mysterious Doctor's questioning.
• Edmund, a fellow examinee, shows camaraderie and respect towards Yi Chen after the encounter with the Doctor.

Significant Themes

• Complexity and purposeful design of Zion City, reflecting the Organization's efficiency and preparedness against the Diseased.
• The dual nature of the Organization, Gentlemen, and Doctors, highlighting the importance of both spiritual and physical purity.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with the mysterious Doctor, who senses death's aura within him.
• Yi Chen and Edmund bond over their shared experience and Yi Chen's encounter with the Doctor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and other examinees arrive at Divine Skin Manor after passing the Green Lake Town assessment.
• Yi Chen scores 96, the highest score in years, and is to meet the "First Gentleman" personally.
• Yi Chen is led by George Chamberlin (White Owl) through a secret passage to the "Manor Depths" where the First Gentleman resides.
• On the way, Yi Chen experiences a strange sensation of his skin trying to peel off due to an ancient entity's influence.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates exceptional investigative skills, courage, and compassion, earning him a high score and recognition from the examiners.
• Yi Chen shows wariness and caution when entering the "Manor Depths," indicating his growing awareness of potential dangers.
• Little Grape exhibits increased seriousness and readiness to protect Yi Chen from the ancient entity's influence.

Significant Themes

• Assessment and Recognition: Yi Chen's high score and the examiners' praise highlight the importance of the assessment process and the value of exceptional performance.
• Danger and Caution: The mysterious "Manor Depths" and the ancient entity's influence emphasize the risks and dangers Yi Chen faces as he delves deeper into the G&D Organization.
• Mental Fortitude: Yi Chen's ability to maintain his mental defenses against the ancient entity's influence suggests the importance of mental strength and resilience in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts briefly with Edmund, who expresses admiration for Yi Chen's score and looks up to him.
• Yi Chen communicates with Little Grape, who provides guidance and assistance in defending against the ancient entity's influence.
• Yi Chen is evaluated by George Chamberlin, who praises Yi Chen's performance and leads him to the "Manor Depths."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and Chamberson descend into the depths of the manor, where they find an underground medieval church.
• The First Gentleman, Alexis King Claude, is suspended on the altar, with six foreign organizations grafted onto his body.
• Yi Chen steps onto the sacred stairs, and Claude transfers a piece of his skin to Yi Chen, marking the beginning of Yi Chen's transformation into a Gentleman.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Shows resilience and courage in facing the First Gentleman and accepting his skin. His ordinary physique is noted by Claude, suggesting he has potential but needs rigorous training.
• Chamberson: Demonstrates surprise at the size of the skin Yi Chen receives, indicating Yi Chen's exceptional performance. He is tasked by Claude to accelerate Yi Chen's basic training.
• Alexis King Claude: Reveals his unique appearance and the foreign organizations grafted onto his body. He shows curiosity about Yi Chen's potential as a Gentleman.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Acceptance: Yi Chen's acceptance of the Gentleman's Skin symbolizes his transformation and initiation into the Organization's higher echelons.
• Potential and Training: Yi Chen's ordinary physique is seen as a challenge that can be overcome with proper training, highlighting the Organization's belief in nurturing talent.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Chamberson: They discuss Yi Chen's experiences and prepare for the meeting with the First Gentleman. Chamberson shows concern for Yi Chen's well-being and future development.
• Yi Chen and Alexis King Claude: They meet for the first time, with Claude transferring his skin to Yi Chen and expressing curiosity about Yi Chen's potential as a Gentleman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen receives the highest-grade "Gentleman's Skin" as a reward for his efforts in Green Lake Town.
• He learns that the skin is a medium connecting him to a growth system, allowing him to transcend human limits.
• Yi Chen undergoes a ritual to activate the skin, which leads him to a stone chamber where he finds three letters of different colors: blue, black, and purple.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Despite his past struggles, he remains excited and determined to make the most of his new opportunity.
• Little Grape: It expresses curiosity and excitement about Yi Chen's upcoming choice.

Significant Themes

• Reward and Effort: The chapter emphasizes the importance of fairness in society, with Yi Chen finally receiving a fitting reward for his efforts.
• Choice and Consequence: Yi Chen's choice of letter will determine his path as a Gentleman, highlighting the theme of choices and their consequences.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with Mr. Chamberson, who patiently explains the process and the significance of the Gentleman's Skin and the letters.
• Yi Chen also interacts with Edmund, who seems eager for Yi Chen to join the ritual.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen faces three envelopes, each representing a different growth path and profession.
• He observes the blue envelope with plant-related symbols, the black envelope with a skull and crossbones, and the purple envelope with a book emblem.
• Yi Chen experiences visions related to each envelope, providing insights into their corresponding paths.
• He ultimately chooses the purple envelope, corresponding to a unique profession related to books and reading, his past life's passion.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates caution, introspection, and analytical skills as he considers each envelope's implications.
• He shows determination and decisiveness in choosing the purple envelope despite its risks.
• Yi Chen's past life experiences and his love for learning are highlighted as significant influences on his decision.

Significant Themes

• Choice and Consequence: Yi Chen's decision will determine his future growth path, treatment in Zion City, and survival time.
• Balance and Risk: Choosing one path may suppress or eradicate another, making the purple envelope's joint development a risky but potentially rewarding choice.
• Past Influences: Yi Chen's past life experiences and passions significantly influence his decision, emphasizing the importance of personal history.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with his own consciousness, trying to seek opinions from Little Grape.
• Yi Chen's decision is observed by George Chamberlin, who expresses satisfaction with the batch of newcomers but concern when he can't find Yi Chen's emblem, suggesting he may have failed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen regains consciousness after the ceremony and is inspected by Professor Chamberson, who discovers a unique emblem on the back of Yi Chen's head.
• Yi Chen is informed he has two days of free time to complete his 'Custom Clothing' before official training begins.
• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson have a private conversation over dinner at Brusar restaurant.
• Yi Chen reveals his profession choices to Chamberson: blue (plants), black (death), and purple (unknown).
• Chamberson agrees to be Yi Chen's mentor and handles his enrollment procedures at the [Arfros Tistic Academy].

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates his adaptability and honesty in discussing his profession choices with Chamberson.
• Chamberson shows a serious and concerned demeanor when discussing Yi Chen's profession choices, revealing his dedication as a mentor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of profession choices and their impact on Yi Chen's future in Zion.
• The mentor-mentee relationship between Chamberson and Yi Chen, highlighting Chamberson's responsibility and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Chamberson have a private conversation, with Chamberson guiding Yi Chen on his profession choices and future plans.
• Yi Chen and Edmund, the blond, interact briefly, with Edmund inviting Yi Chen to his family's tailor shop, but Chamberson intervenes, stating he will handle Yi Chen's accommodation and clothing matters personally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen is led by Professor Chamberson to the Lower Streets of Zion City, where tailor shops with fewer restrictions are located.
• They visit an old friend of Professor Chamberson, a master tailor who enjoys challenging tasks, to customize Yi Chen's Gentleman attire using his unique "Initial Skin."
• Professor Chamberson receives an urgent call and leaves Yi Chen to handle the customization alone.
• Yi Chen navigates the depths of the lower district, eventually finding the tailor shop, which is filled with eerie, head-covered stone sculptures.
• The tailor, wearing a divided suit and a mask, greets Yi Chen and agrees to customize his attire after seeing the "Initial Skin."

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates initiative and adaptability by handling the customization process independently after Professor Chamberson's departure.
• The tailor is revealed to be a skilled and meticulous craftsman, with a preference for challenging tasks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of tailors and tailor shops in the Gentleman's world.
• The division between the upper and lower streets, reflecting the varying levels of restriction and freedom in Zion City.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson: Yi Chen learns about the Organization's support for external tailor shops and Gentlemen's needs for stress relief and balance.
• Yi Chen and the Tailor: The tailor is initially cautious but agrees to take on the challenging task of customizing Yi Chen's attire after seeing the quality of his "Initial Skin."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen completes the occupational ritual and obtains his initial Gentleman's Skin, which will be used to create his first Gentleman's attire.
• Yi Chen visits the Nameless Tailor Shop for a full customization of his attire.
• Shop owner Corol Ivan, after examining Yi Chen, decides to take on the customization project due to Yi Chen's unique background and letter selection.
• Yi Chen spends a day in the tailor shop undergoing various measurements and fittings for his attire.
• Another examinee, who had scored highly in the assessment, visits the tailor shop and interacts with Yi Chen.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Shows resilience and adaptability in facing the unusual measurements and fittings process. His background as a late bloomer and his choice of the purple letter intrigue the shop owner.
• Corol Ivan: Reveals his expertise and meticulousness in tailoring Gentlemen's attire. He shows interest in Yi Chen's unique situation and skin.
• The Highly-Ranked Examinee: Shows curiosity about Yi Chen's abilities and offers an 'equal exchange' to examine each other's bodies.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Gentlemen's Skin in creating effective attire for confronting pathogens and displaying one's status.
• The uniqueness of Yi Chen's background and letter selection, which sets him apart from other Gentlemen.
• The mysterious and dangerous nature of the Gray Zone and the Gentlemen's role in it.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Corol Ivan: Yi Chen is initially wary of Ivan's methods but complies. Ivan, in turn, is intrigued by Yi Chen's background and takes on his customization project.
• Yi Chen and The Highly-Ranked Examinee: They meet unexpectedly at the tailor shop. The examinee shows interest in Yi Chen's abilities and offers an 'equal exchange' to examine each other's bodies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen visits Shopkeeper Ivan's tailoring shop to collect his custom-made suit.
• He encounters a mysterious youth, Jin, who is also an examinee.
• Yi Chen is led to the Tailoring Room and Fitting Room, where his finished suit awaits.
• The suit is designed to reflect Yi Chen's chosen path of knowledge and the boundary between life and death.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen: Shows eagerness and appreciation for his custom-tailored suit, which resonates with him and activates his profession as a 'Student.'
• Shopkeeper Ivan: Demonstrates expertise and thoughtfulness in tailoring Yi Chen's suit, considering his origins and chosen path.
• Jin: Revealed to be another examinee with a mysterious and potentially dangerous past, as he severed his roommate's tendons.

Significant Themes

• The importance of clothing as a reflection of one's identity and path in life.
• The connection between Yi Chen's profession as a 'Student' and his custom-tailored suit.
• The duality of life and death, symbolized by the black and white colors of the suit.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Jin: They interact briefly, with Jin finding Yi Chen boring and restrained, while Yi Chen ignores Jin to focus on his suit.
• Yi Chen and Shopkeeper Ivan: Ivan guides Yi Chen through the tailoring process, explaining the design and significance of the suit, and expressing his thoughtfulness towards Yi Chen's needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen discovers his status, attributes, and traits through an ancient script.
• He finds out he has a unique profession as a 'Student' with inherent growth potential.
• His attributes include Physique, Motorics, Intellect, Psyche, and Luck, with Intellect being the highest at 4.
• He has 'Diseased Traits' due to a 'Forester-Casimiro's Tumorous Crystal' he consumed, granting him 'Vascular Tissue' and 'Vegetarian' traits.
• Yi Chen receives a perfect-fitting suit from Shopkeeper Ivan, along with a backpack that allows him to switch between the suit and an overcoat.
• Ivan also provides accessories to complete Yi Chen's gentlemanly look.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen shows excitement and curiosity upon discovering his unique attributes and potential.
• Shopkeeper Ivan demonstrates pride in his craftsmanship and shares wisdom about true nobility.

Significant Themes

• The importance of one's character over superficial appearances, as emphasized by Ivan.
• The potential for growth and improvement, reflected in Yi Chen's unique profession and attributes.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with Shopkeeper Ivan, who helps him with his new suit and provides guidance.
• Yi Chen's pet, Little Grape Greyp, is mentioned but not interacted with in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jin, a confident and experienced Gentleman, meets Yi Chen at Ivan's Tailoring Room.
• Jin invites Yi Chen to form a special squad for faster mission completion and skin accumulation.
• Yi Chen declines, sensing danger from Jin's killing intent.
• Professor Chamberson, Yi Chen's mentor, arrives and takes him to the Arfros Tistic Academy for special training.

Character Developments

• Jin: Displayed confidence, experience, and a dangerous side. He's open to teaming up but respects Yi Chen's decision.
• Yi Chen: Showed caution and wisdom in declining Jin's invitation. He's open to learning and growth, as seen in his conversation with Little Grape.
• Little Grape: Revealed its potential danger to Yi Chen but also showed interest in Yi Chen's growth and exploration.
• Professor Chamberson: Demonstrated eagerness to train Yi Chen, recognizing his potential.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Learning: Yi Chen's eagerness to learn and grow, as well as Professor Chamberson's desire to train him.
• Danger and Caution: Jin's dangerous side and Yi Chen's caution in dealing with it.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Jin's invitation to team up and Yi Chen's consideration of it.

Character Interactions

• Jin and Yi Chen: Jin tries to recruit Yi Chen, showing respect for his decision. Yi Chen declines, sensing danger.
• Yi Chen and Little Grape: They have a candid conversation about Yi Chen's potential danger and Little Grape's supervision.
• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson: Professor Chamberson takes Yi Chen to the academy for special training, showing eagerness to guide his growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson arrive at Arfros Tistic Academy via a magical train that passes through the Academy's main gate.
• The Academy's campus is revealed to be a vast, mysterious, and layered space with distinct architectural features resembling human anatomy.
• The Academy offers only two subjects: 'Gentleman Studies' taught in Swan Hall and 'Pathology' taught in Weirsterman Teaching Building, known as the 'Twin Towers.'
• Yi Chen learns about the Academy's rules and requirements, including reaching the 'Human Limit' within two years and completing at least one 'mission' each month.
• Yi Chen discovers the architectural layout of the Academy, with the Grand Library serving as the brain, dormitories and canteen as the intestines and stomach, and the Fetal Heart Chapel as the umbilical cord and decision-making center.
• Yi Chen enters Professor Chamberson's office and starts reading 'World History,' revealing a new world system.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen shows curiosity and respect for the Academy's beauty and mystery.
• Professor Chamberson demonstrates his role as a mentor, guiding Yi Chen and setting rules for his education.
• Yi Chen displays self-control and restraint, resisting the temptation to eat the potted plants in Professor Chamberson's office.

Significant Themes

• The Academy's unique architecture and its representation of human anatomy symbolize the holistic development of students.
• The 'Human Limit' and 'missions' reflect the Academy's focus on personal growth and practical application of knowledge.
• The new world system explored through 'World History' hints at the distinct nature of this world compared to Yi Chen's original one.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson interact briefly, with the latter providing guidance and setting boundaries for Yi Chen's education.
• Yi Chen's interaction with the plants in Professor Chamberson's office showcases his self-control and respect for the environment.
• Yi Chen's silent reading of 'World History' in Professor Chamberson's office demonstrates his curiosity and eagerness to learn about his new world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen rapidly reads and absorbs information from a "World History" book, learning about the world's structure and the Gray Zones.
• The world consists of one supercontinent (Middle-Earth) and five surrounding continents, each with unique characteristics.
• The Diseased Era began fifty years before the current time, severing connections between continents and causing technological regression.
• Gray Zones are classified into five levels (Thin to Dead) based on their contamination, with higher levels posing greater risks to explorers.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates exceptional reading speed and comprehension, gaining knowledge quickly and showing curiosity about the disease's origin.
• Little Grape's memories expand after consuming a Giant Eye, providing more information about Gray Zones.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery: Yi Chen's excitement about exploring the world despite its dangers.
• Knowledge and power: The owl's advice that understanding the disease requires becoming stronger.
• Consequences of the Diseased Era: The impact of the disease on society, technology, and communication between continents.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with Little Grape, learning about Gray Zones and discussing the possibility of exploring other continents.
• Yi Chen communicates with the talking owl, learning about the unwriteability of books related to the disease and the need to become stronger to understand it better.
• Professor Chamberson completes Yi Chen's training schedule and is surprised to learn that Yi Chen has read all the books on the shelf.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen impresses Professor Chamberson with his extensive reading and recall of books from his office.
• Professor Chamberson explains Yi Chen's unique profession as a 'Student,' which enhances reading speed and intelligence by consuming diseased brains.
• Yi Chen asks about the 'Human Limit' and learns that attributes can reach a value of 6 before encountering a limit membrane.
• Yi Chen requests physical training, and Professor Chamberson agrees to arrange it with a peculiar teacher.
• Yi Chen passes Professor Chamberson's basic physical tests, demonstrating good foundation in push-ups, single-leg squats, and reaction speed.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen shows exceptional intelligence, recall, and discipline, having trained in basic physical movements as a child.
• Professor Chamberson reveals his expertise in mental and cognitive aspects but agrees to arrange physical training for Yi Chen.
• Yi Chen expresses his preference for personally slaying Pathogens and his goal to touch the limit barrier with multiple attributes.

Significant Themes

• The importance of intelligence and knowledge in the Gentlemen's world.
• The concept of the 'Human Limit' and the possibility of breaking through it.
• The value of discipline and training, as seen in Yi Chen's childhood experiences.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Professor Chamberson engage in a discussion about Yi Chen's profession and the Human Limit.
• Yi Chen passes Professor Chamberson's physical tests, impressing the professor with his foundation.
• Professor Chamberson agrees to arrange physical training for Yi Chen with a peculiar teacher, hinting at the teacher's unique qualities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Chen experiences a flashback to his orphanage life after leaving the Fetal Heart Chapel, causing a brief change in his demeanor.
• He is assigned a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment in the dormitory buildings surrounding the Fetal Heart Chapel.
• On Monday, Yi Chen and the other students attend their first Pathology class in the Weirsterman Teaching Building, taught by an instructor with a controversial past.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen briefly struggles with memories from his past, but quickly regains composure.
• Edmund shows interest in Yi Chen's suit and shares information about their Pathology instructor.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the past haunting the present is briefly explored through Yi Chen's flashback.
• The strict and sometimes dangerous nature of the school's teachings is highlighted, with the Pathology instructor's past misconduct hinted at.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen and Edmund interact, with Edmund expressing admiration for Yi Chen's suit and offering to look out for each other during class.
• Yi Chen and the other students prepare for their Pathology class, unaware of the instructor's controversial past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gentlemen enter the Weirsterman Teaching Building, which has an oppressive atmosphere and a layout like a psychiatric hospital.
• The lights flicker out, and living corpses, used as teaching materials by their instructor, Teacher Zed, attack the students.
• Yi Chen, despite initial hesitation, quickly adapts and observes the living corpses, discovering their anomaly.
• Teacher Zed reveals himself, stops the attack, and begins an unconventional pathology lesson, dissecting himself to teach human anatomy.

Character Developments

• Yi Chen demonstrates quick thinking, observation skills, and calmness under pressure, earning Teacher Zed's respect.
• Teacher Zed is introduced as a unique, eccentric, and potentially dangerous instructor with a perverse teaching method.

Significant Themes

• The unconventional teaching methods and high expectations of the academy's instructors.
• The students' ability to adapt to unexpected and dangerous situations.
• The exploration of the human body and its vulnerabilities.

Character Interactions

• Yi Chen interacts with Teacher Zed, impressing him with his observation skills and calm demeanor.
• Yi Chen declines an invitation from Edmund to stay after class, indicating his desire to interact with Teacher Zed alone.
• Teacher Zed interacts with the living corpses, controlling them and using them as teaching tools.