The Last Gentleman
Chapter 136

Partners and Friends

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Zede, also known as Corpse Maker.

The former certified Chief Surgeon of Keximani, he had also earned a doctorate in pathology from Major-Hospital-of-Hippocrates. In just five years, he became a specially appointed professor at Arfros Tistic Academy, as well as the youngest professor of his time.

His strength, talent, and unique understanding of the human body had once earned him the close attention of the First Gentleman, who regarded him as one of the beacons of humanity's future.

Unfortunately, during an expedition deep into the Gray Domain, his Purpose permissions were stripped away, and his already eccentric personality became even more unhinged.

After returning from the Gray Domain, he underwent a long period of treatment and recuperation, as well as psychological counseling.

After returning to teaching at the academy, he was frequently subjected to complaints from the New Gentlemen, until one particular incident...

Perhaps it was because Zede's illness had acted up,

perhaps because a New Gentleman who relied on his family background had said something offensive,

perhaps because of an unexpected incident during class,

or perhaps because the lingering influence of the Gray Domain within Zede had yet to dissipate,

in the end, seven New Gentlemen died on the spot. After an investigation by the organization, the cause was classified as confidential and sealed away.

Considering the suspicious points surrounding the incident, along with Zede's contributions to the organization and his personal value,

the Judgement Committee decided to imprison him for life in the depths of the Teaching Building. However, he would continue receiving normal supplies for experiments, daily life, and other needs, with every effort made to satisfy his requirements so that he could continue researching the corpses of Sick Ones under the conditions of his imprisonment.

At the same time,

Hogney. Zede was also retained as a

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