【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.

It is composed of multiple layers of arches and pilasters, and is recessed layer by layer to create 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 a human being at all, but a certain god.

Buzz!

The gloomy and heavy iron door opened inwards.

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

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

These skin patches are all pentagonal,

There are obvious stitching marks at the edges.

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

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

Stepping into the official residence,

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

The stairs gradually become wider 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 mansion.

They all have a common title [First Gentleman].

Only they are qualified to rule this official residence,

…

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

More like a conference room,

A 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 examiners 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 graceful behaviors that exceeded our expectations during the assessment.

Next, your overall performance during the assessment period will be scored.

Full score【100】,

With a score of 40 or above, you can obtain Zion’s residency qualification.

If you score 60 points or more, you can get an ordinary "Gentleman's Skin".

If you score above 80 points, you will get a "gentleman's skin" that still retains the atmosphere of the old world.

If the score reaches 95 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 is an old man known as "White Owl". If he can reach 80 points, he is already very good, and he will also receive high-quality treatment in Zion in the future.

According to the order of entering the door, the examiner began to comment on each assessor.

Yi Chen naturally fell in last place.

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

Those reaching 80 points include:

The three members of Edmund's team,

A swordsman with multiple bandages on his body,

And a young man with a very low sense of presence, but who never knew when he changed 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 Yi Chen's turn to be the last one to enter.

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

this time,

The examiner Chamberson personally spoke:

"Provisional assessor from Winston Cemetery - William Behrens.

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

As soon as these words came out,

Silence,

All the assessors, 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 score of 95 and meet the "First Gentleman", and it is almost impossible to happen.

For several years in a row, no one has been able to touch this score.

Teacher Chamberson continued:

"Since the score exceeds the first level, I will briefly explain the reasons.

When William first entered the town, he chose an investigation route that was completely different from yours.

Take 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 of the disease behind the town, after making a correct and astute judgment,

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?!"

This brief introduction of Chamberson’s 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 the regional disease. As long as they can survive in Green Lake Town, it is 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 source.

96 points,

Deserved,

"Elegance and compassion, bravery and spirituality...Zion has not welcomed such a young man for a long time. I believe 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. Candidates who have received the "Gentleman's Skin" will go to the temple area to prepare for the 'acceptance ceremony'."

When everyone left 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 everyone leaves the venue,
To be continued...