The Last Gentleman

Chapter 34

Chapter 34

“Is this what Mr. Wilbert was referring to when he said that joining the organization would make it easy to monitor the ‘Pathogenic Characteristics’? And it’s not just about the Pathogenic Characteristics—everything about me is displayed here in this ancient script.

Still...my profession really is ‘one of a kind.’ After all that effort to cross into such an interesting world, I’m still just a [Student]. As long as I don’t have to write papers, I’m fine with it.

Let’s keep checking other stats.”

?Profession: Student?

This is a unique, purple-level profession tailored specifically with inherent growth potential. Once the next stage is reached, the profession’s title will change.

?Persona Level: Human?

This is the most basic stage of persona, trapped within human limitations, with various inherent ‘restrictions.’

?Basic Attributes?

*Attribute values are categorized into six standards based on individual ‘Persona Level’:

*Physique*: 2

Your muscle strength, endurance, and resilience determine your physicality.

*Motorics*: 2

Your nerve transmission and physical flexibility determine your agility.

*Intellect*: 4

Your mental capacity, thought patterns, and breadth determine your intelligence.

*Psyche*: 3

Your sensitivity, sense of things, and ability to perceive hidden layers determine your emotional depth.

*Luck*: 3

*Your fortune...there’s not much to say here. Today, you gave money to a beggar, and this could lead to various scenarios:

Maybe nothing happens,

Maybe the beggar sees you as wealthy, comes back with friends to rob you late at night, and even stabs you in a vital area. Incidentally, the place is quite secluded, and the first to find you are a pack of starving wild dogs.

Or maybe the beggar turns out to be a bored aristocrat in disguise who rewards you with a large sum, He also takes off his human skin hood and reveals her true self as a charming lady, and proposes marriage.

?Professional Traits?

*Inquisitive Learner (Passive)*:

Significantly increases reading speed, improving efficiency in understanding ancient texts and tomes by 50%. Allows basic mastery of ‘Old Living Script.’

*Central Taste (Passive)*:

can absorb the cerebrospinal fluid between the brains of the infected, with a certain probability of enhancing intellect (brain quality affects the probability).

?Pathogenic Characteristics?

Pathogenic characteristics arise from individual's complete mastery over a ‘processed crystal.’

Currently absorbed *Forest Ranger - Casimiro's Tumorous Crystal*

Quality: Ordinary (Mutated)

The mutated tumor has instability and growth potential.

*Core Characteristic:*

*Vascular Tissue*:

Pathogenic factors will undergo secondary growth within the body, merging vascular tissue with the internal circulation system. It also modifies muscle fibers, slightly enhancing overall physicality (Physique and Motorics increase ?1).

*Vegetarian*:

Energy can be obtained through consuming plants, supporting stamina, tissue repair, and growth.

*Growth Root*:

By consuming energy, you can create root-like tissue externally. The quantity, toughness, length, and control precision of the roots will be affected by intellect, proficiency, and crystal quality.

There is a lower probability that completely new features will be developed during the use of the root.

?Unknown Attribute?

A material related to death seems to flow deep within the individual’s soul, with no visible effect for now. It’s speculated that this may activate upon reaching the next ‘Persona Level.’

?Pet?

*Name*: Little Grape, Grip

Due to rejection and interference during testing. The origin, basic information, and abilities of this pet cannot be verified. It is suspected to be formed from over ten ancient corpses, each more than three hundred years old (hypothetical).

*Risk Assessment*: High

This pet’s complexity far exceeds the individual’s Persona Level, posing a significant risk of backlash or possession. Proceed with caution.

This inspection result is only visible to you.

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Gazing at such detailed personal information and reading about the ‘growth potential,’ Yi Chen was filled with an indescribable excitement.

“Incredible! This feeling is absolutely amazing!”

While he was in a state of self-satisfaction,

Shopkeeper Ivan was almost pressed against Yi Chen’s back, gloved hands moving over every inch of his body, carefully checking every crevice and joint, even going over some areas twice.

It may seem excessive,

but this is actually a very important verification step. If there's more than 1% deviation, the outfit has to be remade.

However,

after a precise physical inspection, the deviation turned out to be only 0.09%… making it Ivan’s most perfectly completed work in nearly ten years.

"Perfect! Truly a masterpiece!"

Shopkeeper Ivan was equally excited, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction and pride unique to a tailor.

"Ahem… Right! I have a few extras gifts here as well."

Regaining his composure, Ivan handed Yi Chen a leather backpack that perfectly fit the curve of his back.

"The [Gentleman's Backpack], a unique technology from Zion. Although I’m not fond of the people at the top there, I really admire this invention.

This backpack lets you freely switch between a 'suit' and a 'coat'. Go ahead, give it a try."

Yi Chen folded his coat and placed it in the backpack.

By pressing a raised area on the strap with his finger… a slight sensation of attachment spread throughout his body, and suddenly, the coat was on him, while the suit was neatly folded in the backpack.

The switch happened in less than a second.

Amazed, Yi Chen exclaimed, "This is incredible!"

"If it weren’t, I wouldn’t bother with Zion’s tech… Stand still; let me finish the final touches."

Ivan kindly added a black and white houndstooth tie and a pair of dark wood-framed glasses,

placing a white pocket square embroidered with the G&D logo in the chest pocket.

As he completed the arrangement, he softly remarked:

"A suit is the armor of the modern gentleman. Once you wear it, you take on the responsibilities that come with it."

"Understood!"

Yi Chen stood before the gilded oval mirror, admiring his refined new look, savoring the elegance and dignity the suit bestowed.

Ivan, leaning on his cane and standing to the side, looked at Yi Chen in the mirror and continued:

"There's one more thing you need to remember.

No matter how meticulous the craftsmanship, how flawless the design, or how luxurious the materials,

clothing is only a medium that complements your character.

True nobility isn't shown through stylish attire or graceful behavior… but through whether you’re better than who you were before.

I hope that next time we meet, I'll see a truly renewed you."

These words instantly jolted Yi Chen out of his focus on appearances, transforming these words into important information and engraving them deep in his cerebellum.

"I’ll remember that."

"If you come across high-quality, ancient 'skin' in the future, bring it here, and I can enhance and upgrade it for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Ivan."

"You should still have one more day before you report to the academy, so stay here with me.

I need to ensure that the suit won’t develop any discomfort after prolonged wear. Although it’s rare, we must ensure it doesn’t happen."

"Alright."

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