After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World novel Chapter 126

"Just what is a Professional, truly?" She asked, "How does it differ to people who have knowledge of the field, still experts at it?"

The NPCs looked at each other, pondering who would be able to answer best. In the end, it was Oslo who spoke out.

"Occupations can be triggered when a person is detected to have sufficient knowledge and talent regarding a field."

"Not all ’experts’ could trigger it as talent is unfortunately a requirement. Unless, the person worked so incredibly hard for years that this barrier was broken."

Rowan nodded. "This is quite rare, less than a third of the people I know have occupations. I don’t think even one-of-ten of these people broke the ’talent barrier’ on their own."

Crutch looked at him. "That’s already quite high. You must be from a town." He said, and turned to Althea. "In my small village, not even a hundred were professionals. We have a few thousand people there."

Her eyebrows rose a bit at this.

"Can non-specialist do similar work?" She asked. After all, she could make quite a number of special medicines even before she triggered this occupation.

"Specialization increases chances of activating occupation-based skills. Non-specialists are also limited to D level skills and products."

"Getting a job qualification isn’t related to levels, but to skill. However, certain skills need certain levels."

Althea paused, before nodding. "What are the advantages of receiving it?"

"Once detected, you will have a high chance of receiving knowledge."

"Oh?" Althea mused, very curious. "Where from?"

Rowan shook his head, not clear on the issue either. Most of the others were the same.

The knowledge simply appeared in their minds, ready for them to practice and put into use. Of course, knowledge and practical applications were still different, and they had to sacrifice a lot of raw materials to be able to actually create the product.

For Rowan and Oslo, they had to practice countless hours to master a single point of knowledge.

Althea looked at the blonde, who had the deepest background.

Oslo noticed her look and held back a smile. Calmly, he spoke up. "The records say that there is a so-called World Knowledge, interlacing the world together, compiling all knowledge that intelligent beings have created." He said, "It existed for thousands of years, but they had become accessible for everyone a thousand years ago. It was one of the things the elves left behind before they perished."

"It ’sends’ knowledge’ to professionals’ heads?" She asked.

"It sends appropriate techniques and knowledge according to various factors, most quantifiable of which is the level."

"Everyone starts at level 1 of their professions, but the growth and the quality of knowledge varies from person to person."

Althea’s eyebrows furrowed. "I didn’t see any progress…"

At this point, the NPCs finally figured out that the lord must have awakened a profession. They were very curious what it was.

"No one knows how to really improve on it with numbers. It was more intuitive. From my knowledge, practicing continuously and learning new knowledge was the way to go." He then smiled at her. "It is why I’m so thankful to you, my lord, for exposing me to your wonderful buildings."

Althea shook her head and looked at him very seriously, "These details are nothing if you don’t have the skills to see them."

Oslo blushed a bit, scratching his nose in embarrassment. Then, in an attempt to compose himself, he added some information he suddenly remembered.

"My lord. I heard that different people of the same profession receive different sets of knowledge."

Brenda couldn’t help add, eager to share. "I know this as well! For us weapon makers, at a certain level, we could imbue elements in our weapons. The set of techniques, elements, and abilities will differ per person."

"Indeed," Oslo nodded, "The knowledge sent is different for every person. It depends on the experience, knowledge bases, race, etc., but mostly it depends on aptitude and talent. The prevailing theory was this was done in order to maximize the use of the skills passed down."

Althea blinked, eyes bright. Then this must be the so-called World Knowledge that awarded her with such good things as her bow and defense suits.

If this World Knowledge truly collected the knowledge of intelligent beings, then it was estimated the knowledge she contributed may also be sent to some pharmacists out there.

How curious.

"Do they receive some knowledge as soon as they are tagged for the occupation?"

"To my knowledge, yes milord."