Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 185: The Godless Shrine

Now, Liu Xing was starting to wonder if Otonashi Takuya might be a mythical creature or perhaps the incarnation of some Eldritch God, or even a bodyguard specially arranged by King Tindalos for Mian Gu Lu. At this point, everyone began discussing today's actions.

"We can't just passively defend ourselves; taking the initiative to attack is the best choice. Although Ze Tian Yinyin assured us that she would handle the aftermath, since the Dark Willow Gang could determine Mian Gu Lu's location from the beginning, they likely have means to find our current location. Fortunately, Chen Wenbin's area is densely populated, and while the Dark Willow Gang is the largest gang in Ziwu City, they can't act recklessly in broad daylight. So, we can use the daytime to search for clues to deal with the Eldritch God Taketori. I believe that once we deal with Taketori, everything will fall into place," Gu Jun said earnestly.

Yin En nodded and spoke, "I'm planning to visit the Ziwu City Shrine. Since Eldritch Gods are appearing now, there might be items in the shrine that can eliminate them."

"I'll go with you. It's better not to be alone right now. By the way, let's exchange phone numbers so we can contact each other," Liu Xing said, taking out his phone.

After exchanging contact information, Gu Jun and Watanabe Jiang planned to visit the Ziwu City Library again to inquire about information from Kuroba Naoki. Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura intended to go to the Rose Graveyard to confirm the existence of Ghouls.

Yasaka Mashiro decided to stay at home with Otonashi Takuya, taking care of Mian Gu Lu. After all, leaving two NPCs at home was not practical, and Yasaka Mashiro was skilled in marksmanship but lacked in other areas, so going out might not yield much information.

After confirming the groups, Liu Xing found a nearby car rental shop, rented three cars, and then drove with Yin En to the Ziwu City Shrine.

During the journey to the Ziwu City Shrine, Liu Xing took out his phone to check information about the shrine and found it to be quite peculiar.

Firstly, many shrines and temples in the Island Nation belonged to family businesses, so the priests and priestesses often inherited their positions. Ziwu City Shrine was one such case, owned by the Godless family, hence its name - the Godless Shrine.

The history of the Godless family was not insignificant. The wife of the Great hero Tomohiko Sawada was from the Godless family, ensuring the continual prosperity of the Godless Shrine.

However, for some reason, the Godless family's population had never been thriving. There was usually only one female member responsible for managing the shrine.

"Yin En, it seems you'll have to take the lead this time. The manager of the Ziwu City Shrine is from the Godless family, and Tomohiko Sawada's wife was also from the Godless family. So, you can say you have a connection with them," Liu Xing said with a smile.

Yin En also smiled and replied, "Yes, fortunately, my father had foresight and arranged for me to be engaged to Ze Tian Yinyin. Otherwise, we wouldn't have any backing in Ziwu City. However, before the Dark Willow Gang acts, they should consider the consequences. The Sawada Family won't let them harm me without consequences."

Liu Xing nodded. If Yin En had been unlucky and hadn't become Ze Tian Yinyin's fianc, players would need at least a day or two to build a good relationship with the proud and sharp-tongued Ze Tian Yinyin. Unless a player's relationship skill value reached 99.

Most importantly, the Sawada Family, represented by Ze Tian Yinyin, had become the players' backing, making the Dark Willow Gang think twice before taking action.

"In that case, Liu Xing, you can support me when the time comes. I'll handle the communication with the head of the Godless Shrine," Yin En confidently stated.

Liu Xing nodded. No matter where you were or what you were doing, having connections was always advantageous.

"By the way, Yin En, I remember you're an international mercenary, right? Can you call a few teammates to Ziwu City to help us protect Mian Gu Lu? After all, this is also a world-saving mission, and they shouldn't refuse," Liu Xing suddenly thought of this and spoke.

Yin En shook his head, sighed somewhat helplessly, and said, "Well, I thought about that too. But my teammates received a big contract a few days ago and went on a mission to Africa. I can't reach them now. Besides, seeing is believing. We've already encountered the Killer Demon, and I've experienced supernatural events. I've seen those terrifying beings from legends. That's why I believe Eldritch God Taketori will destroy the world in a week. But my teammates definitely won't believe all this."

"True. By the way, Yin En, I feel like Otonashi Takuya is acting a bit strange. Today, when I paid attention to Otonashi Takuya's expression upon hearing about Eldritch God Taketori's speculation, he seemed nonchalant, as if he had known everything from the start. Also, with Otonashi Takuya's skills, how could he end up as a hotel waiter? So, I think it's necessary for us to investigate Otonashi Takuya's background," Liu Xing shared his thoughts on Otonashi Takuya.

Yin En thought for a moment and nodded, "I also think so. I'll ask Ze Tian Yinyin for help and check what Otonashi Takuya did before."

Liu Xing and Yin En chatted for a while before finally arriving at the Godless Shrine.

"Wow, it seems the Godless family is quite remarkable. They have such a large piece of land to establish the shrine," Liu Xing remarked, looking at the Godless Shrine, which occupied an area equivalent to two or three Tokyo Domes.

Yin En nodded and said, "Yes, this should still be within the Ziwu City urban area. For the Godless Shrine to occupy such a large piece of land, it seems the Godless family is not simple."

The main building of the Godless Shrine was located on a small hill. As Liu Xing and Yin En passed through the torii gate, they encountered a masked man in black clothes.

"Well, players, please roll an inspiration or investigation check," KP Li Shunchan said with a smile.

"I'll roll for inspiration," Liu Xing said.

"Then I'll roll for investigation," Yin En followed.

Liu Xing, 43/90, success.

Yin En, 39/80, success.

"In that case, Liu Xing suddenly realizes that this man looks similar to the four black-clothed individuals from yesterday. Yin En notices the Dark Willow Gang symbol embroidered with golden thread on the man's clothes," KP Li Shunchan said.

[Note: I will change Ze Tian Yinyin => Sawada Yinyin, as names have Japanese tone to them.]

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