Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 164: Communication

However, let's circle back to the main point. This time, the module is named "Dark Life." Liu Xing couldn't shake the feeling that it had little to do with Killer Demon and Ghoul.

Considering the combat prowess of Ze Tian Yinyin and Otonashi Takuya, it should be a breeze to annihilate Ghoul. So, Liu Xing speculated that Killer Demon's strength must be comparable to Ze Tian Yinyin and Otonashi Takuya. After all, in the Cthulhu RPG Game, humans were just supporting characters, how could they steal the spotlight from these mythical creatures?

With a determined mind, Liu Xing decided to explore the clues about Killer Demon and the half-beast people the next day to confirm their specific identities. To know oneself and the enemy is to win a hundred battles.

Thinking about this, Liu Xing contacted KP Li Shunchan and set the "alarm clock" for half-past seven in the morning.

The next morning, Liu Xing woke up on time, freshened up, and headed straight to the hotel's restaurant for breakfast.

Luck was on his side; Liu Xing spotted Yin En and Watanabe Jiang sitting together in a corner of the restaurant. Without hesitation, Liu Xing approached, greeted them, and the three players "born" in the hotel were finally gathered.

Observing the surroundings, Liu Xing noticed no NPCs nearby. He contacted KP Li Shunchan, "KP, it's time to activate Private Room."

KP Li Shunchan was quick to respond, initiating Private Room time. However, he reminded Liu Xing, "OK, but I have to remind you, Liu Xing, after entering the Shoggoth Region, in each Cthulhu RPG Game, each player is allowed to initiate Private Room three times only, and the duration remains five minutes."

Liu Xing nodded, as he expected this limitation. After all, Private Room time was almost like an official cheat, and it was normal to restrict its usage with the progression of the game area.

"Hey, Liu Xing, you just advanced to the Shoggoth Region, huh? But your luck might not be great this time. The difficulty of this module might be a bit too high for you," Watanabe Jiang joked.

Liu Xing shrugged, neither confirming nor denying it. After all, the combat strength displayed by the two NPCs introduced this time had already prepared Liu Xing for the possibility of a tough challenge. Given his petite stature, a random hit might be fatal.

But because he held a white character card and the ticket to the resurrection module, Liu Xing wasn't too anxious. Wait, why am I so calm?

Liu Xing suddenly felt that his mindset had improved significantly after advancing to the Shoggoth Region. This might be what they call "having provisions in hand, feeling no panic."

"Ah, thankfully we were just going through the plot last night; otherwise, I might have had to tear my card," Yin En said, somewhat relieved.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Yin En, this could be considered a blessing in disguise. Moreover, Ze Tian Yinyin is your fiance. That's a good thing. But then again, it's probably because you initially invested in option 1."

Yin En chuckled, nodding, "Indeed, my original character card strength was mediocre. Unexpectedly, my luck was good this time, and all my attribute and skill values have increased significantly. Plus, I gained Ze Tian Yinyin as my fiance. Well, although Ze Tian Yinyin is a bit violent, she's quite skilled. Easily took down a Ghoul."

"Oh, so you also think the half-beast people are Ghouls?" Watanabe Jiang said with a smile.

Yin En replied, "Of course. After returning to my room last night, I found a map of Ziwu City. There's a rose graveyard on the west side of Ziwu City, occupying a large area. So, it's safe to say that the mythical half-beast people are Ghouls."

Watanabe Jiang clapped his hands, affirming, "Great minds think alike. I got up early today, inquired at the hotel's front desk, and found out that Killer Demon and the half-beast people's movements are all in the southwest area of Ziwu City. However, compared to Killer Demon, who actively attacks humans, there's only some eyewitness information about the half-beast people. Most reports describe them as humanoid creatures with dog heads and smooth, hairless bodies."

"That confirms the half-beast people are Ghouls, and their lair is in the rose graveyard. But what about Killer Demon, Watanabe Jiang? Any information?" Liu Xing asked.

Watanabe Jiang thought for a moment and then said, "Regarding Killer Demon, I found out that although he's ruthless, he won't kill. Most victims attacked by Killer Demon end up with missing limbs. Killer Demon strikes after dark, suddenly appearing in front of the victim, swiftly attacking, and then disappearing. The entire process takes about five seconds. Currently, the descriptions of Killer Demon portray him as a humanoid creature over two meters tall, with a sturdy build, wielding an unsheathed large blade. Also, I heard that victims attacked by Killer Demon are sent to the 404 Hospital for treatment."

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, smiling, "This module is indeed interesting. The city we're in is called Ziwu City, clearly inspired by 'fictional and unreal.' And the hospital is named 404, implying it can't be found on the internet. I wonder what other interesting place names are coming up."

"But coming back to our point, we only have three players in our hotel, and there are four more players born elsewhere. So, we need to find them quickly. I believe they might have obtained other information. We need to figure out what 'Hunhei Zhi Sheng' means as soon as possible!" Yin En said earnestly.

As Yin En finished speaking, Watanabe Jiang jokingly interjected, "By the way, Yin En, I think you should go find your fiance, Miss Ze Tian Yinyin. After all, Ze Tian Yinyin is quite capable, and her family is influential in Ziwu City. She could provide us with a lot of help."

Yin En looked somewhat embarrassed, shaking his head with a wry smile, "I thought about it too, but my character card doesn't allow me to do that. In the background of my character card, it's mentioned that I don't approve of this marriage, so I've been finding excuses to delay it. Therefore, I can't actively approach Ze Tian Yinyin. Besides, my character card has a traitstraightforward. In most situations, I must choose to face challenges head-on, gaining a certain numerical bonus during judgments. So, that's why Ze Tian Yinyin turned me into minced shrimp last night. Otherwise, you might have thought I was an ironhead."

Indeed, Yin En fell victim to his own trait.

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