Chapter 29 Choice

 “Letter is a profession,

 Once started, it will determine my future growth path.

　　Determines my treatment in Zion City, my life, and the limits of my subsequent exploration of the world. It even determines, to a certain extent, my maximum survival time in this world.

 Don’t be in a hurry, think slowly and make decisions.

 Neither Chamberson nor the clergy in the official residence mentioned the [time limit] issue. It should not matter how long you stay here. "

Yichen also tried to call Little Grape, hoping it could give some reference opinions.

Unfortunately,

 The only one who came here was his consciousness.

 Calm down your mind and bring out all the concentration you had when doing scientific research.

 The first thing to observe is the blue envelope.

“The circle of ivy, surrounded by human-like branches... is obviously related to the “disease characteristics” in my body, and must correspond to the growth path of plants.

 Once selected, the plant system can be further developed.

Furthermore, Mr. Wilbert also said that the disease crystals I swallowed were of the highest quality in terms of color and shape.

During the assessment in Green Lake Town, I also deeply experienced the convenience brought by plants.

However, let’s look at other things first. "

Looking at the black envelope,

When Yi Chen carefully observed the skeletons on the boat, wisps of fine black gas were released from the sheepskin envelope, which was inhaled by Yi Chen's nose.

 In an instant,

My thoughts were actually led to a black sea, on which a skeleton in a canoe was floating.

 When the skeleton turns its head,

 His face still has half of his rotten face... exactly like Yi Chen.

 The sudden shock brought him back to reality.

“The Black Sea… I had seen a similar scene before when I accepted the First Gentleman’s skin. It felt inexplicably familiar, as if I had been there before, and it seemed to be related to death.

　　When I first arrived in Zion, I met a doctor on an arch bridge. The doctor also said that death was flowing through my body.

 Is it because of [travelling]?

Is the appearance of the black envelope related to the experience of death travel? "

 Recalling Chamberson's description of the black envelope, it corresponds to the nightmare profession. Once selected, he will receive special training from the organization and become an executioner.

Yi Chen himself does not reject such a title.

 Intuition told him,

The growth path given by the black envelope will definitely give you stronger strength.

 “Don’t worry...look at the purple one again.”

 Compared with the former two,

 Purple letters made of white cardboard are thicker and more delicate.

 In conjunction with the book mark imprinted on the surface,

 Like a purple gentleman reading books in the library.

“The book imprint on the surface of the envelope seems to be written with small text... In reality, I am afraid that a very high-precision micro-engraving machine is needed to print this kind of text.

 Without the visual amplification provided by the small grapes, it would be impossible to see clearly.

Wait~ If this is an area that can only be reached by the conscious body, can it be understood that the so-called [Old Hall] is also a conscious area, just like a dream.

if it is like this,

 Perhaps my subjective thoughts can affect objective factors? "

Thinking of this,

Yi Chen opened his eyes as wide as possible, almost placing his round eyeballs on the purple letter.

However,

Looking at it for a long time actually makes the field of vision enlarge.

 The words that were originally unreadable are gradually becoming clear,

 When you can see clearly,

"this…"

Yi Chen was so frightened that he stepped back repeatedly.

At the same time, he pinched his face to confirm that what happened in front of him was not a dream.

To verify that he was not dazzled, Yi Chen returned to the stone table and looked again in the same way...this time he looked longer and more carefully.

 “Why… is my paper printed on it?”

  The tiny words between the bookmarks on the purple letter are the graduation thesis that Yi Chen worked so hard to write during his lifetime.

 The text on the left side of the book corresponds to the cover of the paper, including the title, Yi Chen's and the instructor's name.

 The right side of the book corresponds to the abstract of the paper.

These all-too-familiar words instantly brought Yi Chen back to painful memories, and he gave up on the purple letter for a while.

 Not long after,

 After calming down, Yi Chen started thinking about the overall situation again.

“The blue letter corresponds to the “disease characteristic” I just acquired here.

The black letter seems to be related to [travel] and corresponds to a certain characteristic of death.

 The purple letters correspond to my experiences during my lifetime.

 As Mr. Chamberson said, letters are closely related to me.

 Generally speaking,

 The first two are better,

 But... plants represent life, and black represents death.

 If I choose one of them as a growth route, the balance in the body will be broken, and the chosen side will curb the development of the other side, or even completely kill it.

 If you want to develop jointly, purple letters are the only option.

 Want to take the risk? "

 Yi Chen looked at the purple letter again,

 Looking focused on the book emblem on the envelope,

For a moment, he recalled every moment of his life, whether he was in a hopeless orphanage or attending a local school after escaping.

Yichen will never miss any opportunity to study.

 It was the lines of words in the books that inspired him to survive in the world before death.

 In the process of subsequent study and school, we will create a correct "outlook on life" for him and give him the opportunity to become a "human being"... fight all the way on this relatively fair road of study, win scholarships every academic year and go all the way to the graduate level.

  【Book】is the dawn of life.

“Purple corresponds to a unique [occupation]... Books and reading are the most important things in my life and the things I am best at doing.”

As Yi Chen gradually made up his mind, an intuition also formed at the same time.

No longer hesitate,

Picked up the purple envelope on the stone table,

 Tear it apart!

 The written information recorded in the letter turned into a strong and hot beam of light, shining into the eyes and into the brain.

 You can even smell a faint smell of roasted brains.

Buzz!

 When you open your eyes again,

 Has returned to the ceremony room.

Huh~huh!

Yi Chen knelt down on one knee and gasped for air... billowing white smoke was rising from his whole head.

Other assessors have also completed the "Letter Selection"

 The "emblem" of the selected letter appears on a certain part of their body, such as their palms, neck, and chest.

The right side of the blond Edmund's neck was branded with the pattern of 'guns and swords intertwined', and it was still smoking, as if it had just been branded.

 The right upper arm of the giant man Dagbert is branded with the image of "arm showing biceps", which is obviously a [profession] related to strength.

Juliana's emblem is branded on the waist and abdomen, which is a "dagger inserted into the skull" pattern, which may be related to assassination.

 The person in charge of this assessment-George Chamberson

He glanced at the emblems on everyone's bodies with owl-like eyes, showing a rather satisfied expression.

“This group of newcomers is very good, with a high proportion of rare occupations, and the admission process is quite smooth. We can try to focus on cultivating a few of them... huh?”

 When Chamberson’s eyes finally fell on Yi Chen,

  No matter what perspective is used, no "emblem" is found

"Failed!?"

Yi Chen is the newcomer he is most optimistic about, and he is also appreciated by the First Gentleman.

 Step directly into the formation,

 Prepare to conduct a full-body examination on Yi Chen whose brain is smoking.

 (End of this chapter)