Chapter 26 Assessment and Review

  【Shenpi Mansion】

 One of the most iconic and important buildings of the G&D organization.

 It is the origin of the organization, and it is also the key to the organization's development to this day and the cultivation of outstanding gentlemen.

 All newcomers who pass the external assessment and come to Zion will come here and be awarded a [skin] corresponding to their assessment level - a necessary item to become a 'gentleman'.

The gate of the mansion is a typical Gothic gate.

 Comprised of multiple layers of arches and pilasters, each of which is recessed creates a sense of depth and traction, thereby emphasizing the [entrance].

 The size of the gate is even more exaggerated.

 Reaching a full 10 meters in height, this huge design seems to be welcoming not people at all, but a certain god.

Buzz!

 The gloomy and heavy iron door opened inwards.

 The door was opened by two clergymen who were stationed in the official residence.

 They wear special coats that match the style of the official residence, such as robes and coats made by sewing some kind of depilated animal skin.

These leather pieces are all pentagonal,

 There are obvious stitching marks at the edges.

 Similar "stitches" can also be found on their bodies, such as lips, eyelids, necks, and even parts covered by clothing...

 It is as if the skins of these clergymen are also stitched together.

Stepping into the official residence,

 The huge staircase covered with flesh-colored carpets comes into view.

 The stairs become wider step by step and can carry visiting guests to the left and right corridors on the second floor.

There are six portraits hanging on both sides of the hall, corresponding to the former owners of the official residence.

 They all have a common title [First Gentleman].

 Only they are qualified to rule this official residence.

 …

Yi Chen and others did not set foot on the stairs, but were led to a side room on the first floor.

  More like a conference room,

 The long marble table occupies half of the area.

The gentleman examiner responsible for supervising the assessment in Green Lake Town is sitting on the inside of the stone table.

 The assessors were asked to line up neatly, giving them the feeling of being interviewed.

 Yi Chen, who was walking at the end, noticed,

The white-haired examiner sitting in seat C has a white-feathered owl standing on his shoulder...the same one that saved him in the lake.

  “I am the main person in charge of this assessment, [George Chamberson].

I am very pleased that seventeen people passed the difficult Green Lake Town assessment, and some of them even performed elegant behaviors that exceeded our expectations during the assessment.

Your overall performance during the assessment period will be scored next.

 Full score is [100],

With a score of 40 or more, you can obtain Zion’s residence qualification.

With a score of 60 or more, you can get an ordinary "Gentleman's Skin".

With a score of 80 or more, you can get a "gentleman's skin" that still retains the atmosphere of the old world.

 If the score reaches 95 points or above, you will have the opportunity to meet the contemporary [First Gentleman], who will personally judge and give you a skin. "

 Some of the gentlemen present who knew the assessment standards in advance did not consider the last sentence at all.

 The organization’s scoring is extremely strict.

Especially this year's examiner, an old man known as "White Owl", who can reach 80 points is already very good, and will also receive high-quality treatment in Zion in the future.

 Following the order of entry, the examiner began to comment on each examinee.

 Yi Chen naturally fell in last place.

Since the assessment in Green Lake Town is relatively difficult, most people get passing marks or above.

 Those that reached 80 points include:

 The three members of Edmund’s team,

 A swordsman with many bandages wrapped around his body,

And a young man with a very low sense of presence, but who doesn't know when to change into a colorful suit and a colorful mask.

 A box of simple stone boxes with the G&D logo were given to them.

Edmund couldn't hide his joy and kept bumping his two companions with his shoulders.

finally,

It was the turn of Yi Chen, who was the last one to enter.

The blond Edmund also restrained his joy, suppressed his excitement, and concentrated on the next evaluation and scoring by the examiners.

this time,

 Speaking personally from the examiner Chamberson:

　　"Provisional assessor from Easton Cemetery-William Behrens.

 Your final score in this assessment is [96]. "

As soon as these words came out,

There was total silence,

All the examiners, including Edmund, widened their eyes, and the guy in the colorful suit and mask also turned his head and looked at it with some interest.

 Many of them come from families, training bases, or some small and medium-sized organizations directly under G&D.

Everyone knows how difficult it is to get a 95-point assessment score and meet the "First Gentleman", and it is even almost impossible to happen.

 For several consecutive years, no one has been able to touch this score.

Teacher Chamberson continued:

“Since the score exceeds the first level, I will briefly explain why.

William chose a completely different investigation route from yours when he first entered the town.

 Taking the initiative to contact a [patient] who has completed the ‘early stage of illness’,

 Living alone in a very dangerous hotel,

 In order to find the real root cause behind the town, after making correct and astute judgments,

 Choose to assist this patient with a certain level of consciousness, establish a temporary relationship of interest, and obtain their assistance and information.

 Finally, he risked his own death and went to the depths of the lake to eliminate the [source]. "

"What?!"

Chamberson’s brief introduction to his experience shocked the examiners even more.

They all know very well,

 For individuals who have not accepted the "gentleman's skin" and officially become gentlemen, it is almost impossible to eradicate regional disease. As long as he could survive in Green Lake Town, it would be good to find out some key information and hand it over to the organization.

This young man actually went deep into a completely unknown lake alone to kill the deepest root.

  96 points,

Deserved,

“Elegant and compassionate, heroic and spiritual...Zion has not welcomed such a young man for a long time. I believe that the “first gentleman” is also looking forward to meeting you. "

 When listening to Chamberson’s evaluation,

Even Yi Chen himself was quite surprised.

 Because he was not sure whether his behavior of assisting patients would be regarded as "wrong conduct" by the organization.

 Now it seems that the organization itself is not rigid. Contact with patients under appropriate circumstances to obtain better results is a manifestation of "spirituality".

“The evaluation session has ended, and the candidates who have received the “Gentleman’s Skin” go to the temple area to prepare for the ‘acceptance ceremony’. "

 When everyone left the scene one after another,

Edmund patted Yi Chen's shoulder lightly, "William, please take care of us more in the future... I hope you can leave a good impression on the first gentleman."

"Um."

 After all members leave the venue,

Bai Xiao. Chamberson waved to Yi Chen,

“I will personally take you to [the depths of the official residence], where the first gentleman is.

 When you go there, don’t behave rudely and subjectively, just follow me.

 If you feel any discomfort on your skin, try to tolerate it as much as possible. "

This last sentence made Yi Chen a little alarmed.

Moreover, as the "first gentleman", that is, the owner of the Shenpi Mansion, he is actually located deep in the mansion... There must be some ulterior secrets.

"knew."

Chamberson turned the wall lamp on the side wall.

 A long and narrow secret passage that only allows personal access is displayed.

“Follow me... don’t try to memorize the route inside. The route to [the depths of the mansion] is a one-time, one-way trip, and requires the First Gentleman’s permission.”

"good."

 Walking through the cracks in the wall of the official residence, I walked for more than ten minutes under the light of a kerosene lamp.

 The narrow cracks in the wall turned into a sinister staircase spiraling downwards.

The moment Yi Chen stepped onto the stairs,

There was a strange whisper in my ears,

Although I don’t understand the meaning, it makes the skin all over my body feel itchy, and slowly evolves into a peeling feeling...

 It is as if the skin has been endowed with self-awareness and wants to become independent from the body.

"Hello! 』

　　A burst of consciousness from Little Putao brought him back to reality, and the whisper was eliminated.

"Just now…"

　　　『The ancient existence hidden in this official residence is trying to [skin] you, be careful~ don’t let your spirit have any gaps, I will also help you. 』

"good. 』

Yichen could feel that Little Grape was in an unprecedented serious state at this time.

 (End of this chapter)