Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 114: I Cant Control Myself

Liu Xing had his reasons for speaking to Ji Wu in this manner.

Liu Xing believed that the first mission in Blood Howl Town, which was to decide whether to join Silvia's team, posed a crucial choice for their group. If they chose to refuse, the chances of peacefully obtaining the diamond from Second Auntie's grasp were slim to none. After all, on this Sky Floating Island, players had virtually no bargaining power with NPCs. Moreover, judging from the weapons held by Silvia and Luo Cong, it was clear that Second Auntie's team was far more formidable in combat than Liu Xing's group armed with just a couple of small pistols.

Due to their lackluster combat capabilities, the four other missions in Blood Howl Town that involved acquiring the diamond were also out of the question. Sikong Yangbing and Jigu's team undoubtedly had much greater combat strength than Second Auntie's team. As for venturing into the Ghoul's lair in search of the staff, that would be tantamount to suicide. The 2,000 points required were also unlikely to be gathered by players within three days.

"This promotion game, I'm willing to bet that combat won't account for more than twenty percent of the content. After all, as things stand now, none of Blood Howl Town's five missions can be resolved through brute force, especially with our current combat capabilities," Liu Xing affirmed.

"Liu Xing is absolutely right. None of Blood Howl Town's five missions can be tackled with force. We only have three days to stay in Blood Howl Town, and we can't possibly gear up like these NPC players and then rely on strength to obtain the diamond," Ai Mei, a staunch "Ji Wu supporter," immediately stood by Liu Xing's side.

Ji Wu remained silent for a moment before nodding and saying, "You're both right. The five missions in Blood Howl Town can't be solved through force. Even if we follow Silvia's team and collaborate with Jigu's team to explore the Graveyard, we'll still need to find an opportunity to persuade Jigu to go to the Ghoul's lair. This way, we'll have a chance to acquire all three diamonds at once."

Seeing Ji Wu accept their suggestions humbly, Liu Xing breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. He had worried that by speaking his mind, Ji Wu might take it as a loss of face, which could affect team cohesion.

"However, speaking of which, don't you all find it suspicious that Jigu might be a follower of the Cult of the Flesh-Eaters or perhaps a recent convert to being a Ghoul?" Pei Si took the opportunity to share his viewpoint.

Liu Xing nodded in agreement, thinking that Pei Si and he were on the same page. "I've had the same thought. After all, as a normal person, why would anyone choose to set up their base near the Graveyard? Especially when they know that the Graveyard is teeming with Ghouls. If the Ghouls were to launch an attack on the base, Jigu's team would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses. Furthermore, according to Silvia, Jigu has a penchant for wandering into the Graveyard for no apparent reason. That's highly suspicious, don't you think, Ji Wu?"

Ji Wu, being an Occultist, could be considered the player with the most authority on this matter. Therefore, Liu Xing directed the conversation towards Ji Wu, a gesture of goodwill.

"Yes, I now believe that Jigu possesses the ability to communicate with Ghouls, which is why he confidently chose to establish his team's base near the Graveyard. Although Silvia hasn't explicitly stated it, we can infer that Jigu's base has yet to be attacked by Ghouls. However, this presents a bit of a problem because ordinary Ghouls generally lack the intelligence for extensive communication with humans. After all, humans are their prey. Even if Jigu can communicate with them, it's unlikely they would agree to a non-aggression pact. The two sides are natural adversaries," Ji Wu voiced his opinion.

Standing next to Ji Wu, He Wei asked hesitantly, "Ji Wu, are you suggesting that there might be high-ranking Ghoul elders among the Ghouls in the Graveyard?"

Ghouls, as a communal species, were naturally divided into various hierarchies, and typically, Ghoul elders were the leaders of their respective regions.

"It's very possible, and I also suspect that the item Jigu is searching for is somehow related to this Ghoul elder. However, I can't make any definitive statements about the specifics at this point," Ji Wu replied with a serious expression.

After all, Ghoul elders possessed abilities hundreds of times more potent than ordinary Ghouls and wielded a plethora of spells. If players encountered a Ghoul elder, they would most likely be at their mercy. Ji Wu's words made everyone feel somewhat uneasy.

"Well, we shouldn't overly worry about the Ghoul elder issue. After all, this is just a promotion game in the lowest-level area. Even if a Ghoul elder appears, it's unlikely they would wipe us out with no warning. So personally, I believe the Ghoul elder is an important NPC. Whether we can obtain the three diamonds all at once will largely depend on the Ghoul elder's attitude," Pei Si said uncertainly, tapping the table with his hand.

Liu Xing nodded, agreeing with Pei Si's perspective. "Pei Si is right. If there really is a Ghoul elder in Blood Howl Town, then this Ghoul elder shouldn't become our enemy. After all, if this Ghoul elder is willing to cooperate with Jigu, we can also seek an opportunity to collaborate with the Ghoul elder. Plus, with Sikong Yangbing holding that diamond, if we have the Ghoul elder's assistance, we stand a good chance of obtaining it." "So, I think when we meet Jigu, Ai Mei should go up first to persuade him to introduce us to the Ghoul elder. Then, I can communicate with the Ghoul elder. After all, Ai Mei is a psychology doctor, and her psychology and fast-talking skills should be quite good, so persuading Jigu shouldn't be an issue. As for me, I have expertise in occult studies and a solid knowledge of the Cthulhu Mythos, so communicating with the Ghoul elder should also be relatively straightforward," Ji Wu continued from where Liu Xing left off.

"I have no problem with that, as long as Lady Luck doesn't mess things up. I'm pretty confident I can persuade Jigu. But Ji Wu, your character card is an Occultist, so please don't do anything reckless. We wouldn't want you to accidentally provoke the Ghoul elder and lead us to our demise," Ai Mei expressed her concerns.

After all, as an Occultist, it was possible for Ji Wu to behave unpredictably after witnessing a mythical creature. If Ji Wu inadvertently angered the Ghoul elder, it could spell disaster.

Ji Wu was well aware of this, and he replied with a hint of insecurity, "Well, I can only promise to try my best. After all, as everyone knows, the characteristic of being an Occultist sometimes means I truly can't control myself!"

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