The Gentleman at the End
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Quality: Epic

Type: Axe (Slashing/Cutting)

*Symbiotic living bio-weapon that can exhibit different transformations and attack effects according to the individual’s adaptability to their illness.

Attribute Association:

[Physique] A [Coordination] D [Intelligence] B [Sensing] – [Luck] –

*The higher the associated attribute value, the higher the damage this weapon deals.

Illness Requirements:

“Type Restriction” – This weapon is limited to individuals with illnesses that include symptoms of death; forceful handling may cause direct death damage to the individual, eventually leading to the disintegration of the weapon.

“Applicability” – When the individual has mastered the control of death and bones (spine), this weapon can exhibit its maximum efficacy.

Living Traits:

(The original symbiont, ‘Fallen Dead Spine – Bart Prada,’ has completed the *’Soldier Transformation,’ *’Dead Feeding,’ and *’Coiling Thunder’ (conditional) required by this spine.)

The spine has been fixedly developed into an axe weapon, irreversible and cannot be reforged; it can switch between ‘spine’ and ‘axe’ through manipulation of the internal death substance, making it easier to carry.

In spine form, it can attach to any part of the body through the bone’s adsorption, and even connect to the coccyx to form a temporary tail structure (requires licking flesh and adding skin).

Weapon Traits:

“Spine Transformation” – Under the original half-living shaper, the spine has been fixed into two weapon forms, which can be switched through ‘spine transformation,’ with each form corresponding to a distinctly different combat style.

1. Knight Battle Axe, with density increased in each spine segment to add overall weight, and the number of spine segments increased to extend the handle’s length, requiring both hands to hold.

The swing is powerful and sweeping, recommended for use while mounted for maximum effectiveness.

2. Berserker’s Dual Axes, with the spine split at the midpoint into two axes suitable for the left and right hands, ideal for close combat in confined spaces.

*New symbionts can create a new ‘spine form’ after reaching a certain level of proficiency and control.

“Execution” – When the swing of the axe blade strikes a target, it will accumulate ‘Death Quality.’ The accumulated ‘Death Quality’ varies with the effectiveness of the swing, the depth of the damage, and the level of the target.

When the accumulation of Death Quality reaches a ‘Lethal Amount,’ the target can be executed.

Execution erases all of the target’s epidemic value, physical vitality, and the concept of life.

“Coiling Thunder*” – Please go to the Original Tomb in the Old World to learn this trait, which can be triggered only when one’s subtle control of death, concentration compression, and other requirements are met.

Slogan – “Since its birth, Lake has only savored direct death, exclusive and discerning, like a Vegetarian.”

[Principal’s Office]

Yi Chen held the spine in his hands and, after completing full surveillance of the information, immediately performed ‘Spine Transformation.’

As he held in his left and right hands axe heads that differed in curvature, length, and blade shape, Yi Chen’s entire demeanor changed,

The ‘Slaughter’ he learned from Prophet Yuri was fully ignited, and streaks of black smoke rose from his scalp, causing his hair to appear ethereal.

Even his eyeballs turned the black of the deceased, with his pupils shrinking into a red pinpoint.

This posture, symbolic of death and slaughter, made Desline feel very uncomfortable, dispersing her slight intoxication.

“Such a violent symbiotic Sick Object… William, can you control it?”

With Desline’s question, Yi Chen immediately connected the lower parts of the spine of the dual axes and deactivated the weapon state, turning it into a simple, unadorned bent spine.

“No problem, I have learned the control of killing from Prophet Yuri, and I can also freely control death.”

“Although that Yuri guy is a bit unserious, he has some skills. It wouldn’t hurt to learn more about killing from him… By the way, can you absorb this spine into your body? Carrying it on you is somewhat ungentlemanly.”

“It’s possible… but I have a Relic in my body that repels the Attribute of the spine, so it’s better not to absorb it.”

The Relic that Yi Chen referred to was the umbilical cord coiled in his abdomen.

He fetched the briefcase that was previously used to store the axes and placed the spine inside. The spine from the deceased wriggled for a while before settling down, calmly resting inside without releasing any more Plague bacteria.

“Thank you, Principal, I won’t disturb you further!”

Yi Chen gave a gentleman’s bow to the Principal on the sofa, just as he was about to turn and leave.

“Wait… come here, sit down~ I have something else I want to ask you.”

The Principal, reclining on the sofa, lightly tapped the other side of the sofa with his heel, indicating a space less than ten centimeters wide.

“Oh.”

As Yi Chen tried to sit down while keeping his body as contained as possible, two exceedingly long and slightly fleshy thighs were immediately draped over him.

“Give me a massage… You must have learned quite a few things about the physical aspects following Zede, so you should know what’s appropriate.”

“Ah, oh, okay.”

Yi Chen immediately concentrated on the legs before him, treating it as if it were an important physical confrontation. As his fingers touched the slightly tender skin, he employed superfast muscle-brain vibrations coupled with a continuous increase in pressure, permeating layer after layer with a unique force, activating every nerve within.

Comfort and nerve sensing were maxed out,

Desline even trembled, and her opened mouth looked as if it would exclaim any moment, but she immediately used Star Magic to erase the medium through which the sound would travel.

After acclimatizing for a while and then using star particles to block spiritual sensing, Desline said with a calm face, “Have you studied massage?”

“I haven’t, this is all self-taught.”

“You have quite a talent in this area, I’m rather satisfied. How about this, from now on, whenever you come to discuss Stars or for a bath, you’ll pay a fee, which we’ll substitute with massage time, how does that sound?”

“Sure~ By the way, Principal, you had something to ask me?”

“Cough cough~ Why did you specifically ask Reagan to train you in spirituality at this time, and outside of school at that? I remember you’re a triple Attribute breakthrough, one of which is [Sensing].

And the Relic you used for the breakthrough changed your brain structure, so you’re by no means inferior in spiritual aspects, amongst your peers only spiritual freaks like Reagan can probably overshadow you, right?”

“I happened to encounter a Candidate whose spirit was superior to mine.”

“Who?”

“Yodesapen Galon.”

When Desline heard the name, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.

“So he actually enrolled for the First Gentleman qualification selection? It’s no wonder you dragged Reagan out.

Let me be frank, it’s basically impossible for you to surpass him in the spiritual realm, even Reagan is unlikely to do so without further opportunities.

This person’s spiritual talent assessment has surpassed all Gentlemen since the establishment of the organization,

and his control over Skin is extraordinary as well. He reached 100% Skin Content before his breakthrough, and hence his file was classified as top-secret by the organization.

Unfortunately, Galon suffers from a special form of insomnia, which makes it impossible for him to control his emotions, which grow more uncontrollable as he matures.

He hasn’t passed a single personal safety test given by the organization.

Later, he was sent to an asylum as a psychiatric case and eventually lived outside the city on his own, disappearing from public sight… If you hadn’t mentioned him, I would have almost forgotten him.

I didn’t expect him to sign up for this edition of the First Gentleman selection.

If you ask me… he’s certainly more suited to be the ‘First Gentleman’ than you.

Be careful when dealing with such an uncontrollable creature, if he loses control, he could pose a real danger to you. Also, the rest of the participants are geniuses in their respective fields and most have some sort of negative psychological disorders.”

“Hmm, I will do my best~”

The following conversation was just everyday chatter,

Yi Chen continued massaging the legs while asking questions about the Star Nebula Body, and he also used his spiritual power to lift the wine glass, drinking along with the Principal.

Before they knew it, it was late at night,

and the clock in the Principal’s office struck twelve,

Desline, with cheeks flushed, retracted her legs and initiated a toast.

Pop~ As they each raised their glasses and clinked them together, stars splashed from the glasses, leading them both to gaze upon the surface of the planet, watching a huge comet streaking by.

“Happy New Year, William.”