I'm a proper student; I only take nine kinds of potions every day.

It was a wooden crank telephone hanging on the wall. Miller cranked the handle and whispered into the receiver to connect to the switchboard.

Ivan didn't go into too much detail, only saying that Parker seemed to have been contaminated by a special potion, and he had no way to deal with it, so he needed Armitage's help.

Armitage also understood the underlying meaning in Ivan's words: "It's still early, try to buy your tickets and come over."

Miller then drove the carriage to take Evan and Parker to the station.

After the two booked a private room, Miller did not come back with them.

In Miller's words, he still had some business to finish.

Four hours later, Ivan arrived at Armitage's museum without incident.

After gently placing Parker on the bed upstairs, Evan shared his analysis.

As Armitage listened to the analysis, he reached out and gave Parker a thorough examination.

“You have examined him very thoroughly. There is no trace of bestiality in Mr. Parker’s body... and the overall abnormalities are in a positive state.”

After confirming the results of Ivan's examination, Armitage sat down in a chair, habitually took off his glasses, and wiped the lenses with the corner of his vest while thinking.

"It seems my earlier guess was half right."

Ivan asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Armitage put on his glasses: "I thought that as society develops, entirely new paths and landmarks will emerge."

"But this direction seems to be wrong."

Ivan scratched his head: "If there aren't any new symbols, then how should these professions be presented?"

Armitage's eyes gleamed with the excitement and exhilaration of discovering new knowledge; his usually calm eyes now seemed to be ignited with the flame of youth.

"They are all professions below the gold standard, and they share a common symbol!"

Ivan's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this: "This...this isn't in accordance with the rules, is it?"

Armitage stood up abruptly, transforming from the usually composed and rigid old scholar into someone full of vigor.

"I was wrong before! The symbol of gold is different from others!"

“Other symbols are specific and clear! Gold is different!”

"Gold symbolizes not just a normal metal, but all wealth!"

At this point, Armitage stared intently at Ivan.

"Wealth can be transferred, wealth can be transformed!"

"Wealth is not just about banknotes and gold! Knowledge, labor, and raw materials! These are all forms of wealth!"

Armitage reached out and grabbed Ivan's shoulder; the usually gentle old man was now as excited as a young boy.

"Your discovery is crucial and prescient!"

"Through this discovery, I corrected some of my past mistakes."

"New professions will emerge, but they will all belong to the Golden Army!"

"This era is the golden era, and the struggle for the power of gold is the most intense!"

"Judges, factory owners, financiers! These three professions are not the ultimate form of gold!"

Upon hearing this, Ivan's eyes lit up.

He was able to clearly understand what Armitage had just meant.

"You mean that these three professions representing capitalists are still a transitional phase?"

"Within the realm of gold, new professions can still emerge, and these professions can grow stronger by seizing the authority of others?"

"Take the collapse of the Sap Group, for example. In this chaos, Uncle Parker stepped forward and became the leader of the protests!"

"Then, due to the gold vacuum left by the factory owner's death, these workers, who were already part of Sap's wealth, will spontaneously gather their trust in Uncle Parker."

"Uncle Parker thus amassed enough 'worker wealth' to form a profession due to his extraordinary physical abilities!?"

Snapped!

Armitage snapped his fingers and said approvingly, "That's right, Arkham! Your analysis is very accurate!"

"What I admire about you is your adaptability and flexibility in accepting all kinds of new things!"

As he said this, a hint of emotion crossed his face.

"You should know that many people take what they see and the knowledge and rules they learn for the first time as eternal and unchanging truths."

"Once these things are challenged, they are unwilling to accept progressive, unknown changes, and will do everything in their power to protect these old things!"

Ivan grinned: "Isn't this the most classic example of a reactionary?!"

Armitage was taken aback: "Reactionaries...reactionaries...the faction opposed to change?"

"Hahaha! What an incredibly accurate summary!"

Armitage smiled and patted Ivan's shoulder forcefully to show his approval and affirmation.

"Arkham, I must say, you truly are a genius!"

"Although you usually seem a bit silly and naive!"

"But he always manages to inadvertently utter some theories and terms of immense value!"

"Reactionaries... Haha, what a novel and precise term!"

"The precision of this term is more direct and impactful than that of the previous Conservative Party or Royalists."

Ivan scratched his head but didn't say anything.

After all, he couldn't say that he learned the word from another world.

After giving his praise, Armitage looked at Parker, who had a blank expression.

"Judging from the changes in Mr. Parker, if new professions emerge in the future, they will inevitably challenge the authority and resources of the three existing professions."

"Although I don't know where these professions originated or what they should be called."

"But what is certain is that in this golden age, these professions will all be born under the symbol of gold."

Many names flashed through Ivan's mind instantly, but he didn't say anything.

The situation is still uncertain, and Evan doesn't want to create anything too futuristic.

"Doctor, Uncle Parker shouldn't have any health problems afterward, right?"

Armitage paused for a moment before saying, "The situation is stable now, there are no major problems, but there should be some flaws."

"Mr. Parker will need to conduct detailed tests in the future to determine the specific defects."

"My advice to you is that as long as Parker doesn't cause too much harm to ordinary people, don't interfere excessively with Mr. Parker's future life."

"Excessive attention to the evolution of new professions will only have some very bad effects."

Ivan nodded to indicate that he understood: "Then how should I explain these powers within him?"

Armitage shook his head: "No explanation is needed. Parker will gradually return to normal as the physical changes are completed."

"Just as I guided you at the beginning, I also hope that you can guide him without excessive interference."

Ivan nodded: "Understood."

After discussing Parker with Armitage, Evan asked with some curiosity.

"Doctor, what do I need to prepare for the training at the University of Michigan?"

Armitage shook his head: "Whenever you have time."

"The training wasn't anything important; it was just some basic rules for investigators and some advanced stuff related to potions."

"And information about your identity and lineage, and the current residence of your ancestor."

"I'll pay you a visit while I'm at it."

P.S.: Grandma will be very happy if you visit her with your monthly pass!

Chapter 235: With great power comes great responsibility (Seeking monthly votes)

After hearing Armitage's explanation, Ivan was taken aback: "You know the current location of my ancestor?"

Armitage nodded: "She now lives in Arkham, in a rather old building."

“A student from the University of Michigan lived there for a while before he died.”

The doctor's voice was quite calm, as if the death of a University of Michigan student living in the home of a high-ranking person... was quite common!?

Then the old man continued, "Don't think of your ancestor as something terrifying or powerful."

"No matter how scary they are, they're just a superior at my level."

"Your future achievements will definitely surpass hers!"

Evan confidently pointed out the window: "Grandma?! Hmph! I'll make sure she doesn't leave alive!"

Armitage laughed heartily: "Yes! That's the spirit!"

After the two finished talking, Ivan withdrew the Fog Brain Plague, and Parker immediately snapped out of his daze.

Then he saw an old man who looked incredibly reliable, looking at him with a kind expression.

Then, after glancing at Evan, who looked like a student to the side, Parker instantly filled in the blanks in his mind.

This is a highly skilled senior professor!

"Doctor! Doctor, I..."

Armitage smiled and patted Parker on the shoulder, speaking with a reliability and composure that only someone his age and tone could convey.

“Mr. Parker, your nephew Arkham told me about your current situation.”

"Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your body. Your mental state may have been affected by the recent dramatic changes."

"Perhaps it's the expectations your fellow workers have for you, or perhaps it's the immense pressure you face when dealing with the police."

"This has given you some unrealistic hallucinations. How are you feeling now?"

After listening to the words of this seemingly reliable old man, Parker touched his chest and found that he was no longer coughing as violently as before.