Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls-Chapter 518: Back to the Island Nation

So, this Old Black is the legendary newbie guide, huh?

Liu Xing nodded, smiling as he said, "Of course, at least before entering the module, we players of the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall are good friends. Mutual assistance is just normal."

Old Black chuckled, speaking, "I agree with your point. After entering the module, besides your trusted teammates, other players might become stumbling blocks or even enemies, even if you share the same goal... Anyway, back to the main topic. This Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall appeared in the previous update. Previously, players from our Hound of Tindalos and Cthulhu regions, like your Shoggoth Region players, could only communicate through forums."

"When the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall appeared, those of us who hadn’t entered the module were forcibly summoned into it. However, this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall seemed to be incomplete. Apart from being able to enter the module through that pillar of light, it only had a few minor functions. Of course, it’s also possible that we haven’t discovered other functions yet. After all, this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall lacks a system for explanation, so we have to figure things out on our own."

"Going back to the point, I see you four are a team, right? If you want to enter the module together, just walk into that beam of light. There’s a 99% chance you’ll be assigned to the same module. So far, nothing unusual has happened, but I can’t say it’s a 100% chance, as we’ve only been experimenting for a while. We need more observation."

"As for the Shop and character card functions of the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, they’ve already been integrated into your rooms. You just need to say ’Shop’ or ’character card’ in your room, and the interface for the Shop or character card will appear on the wall. Then you can choose voice control or touch control. It even has 3D projection, giving you a more intuitive understanding of the items and your character card’s status. There was a person who once bought a really tricky item from the Shop."

"The item was a pill that could temporarily restore a certain amount of sanity points. It had to be swallowed in one go and couldn’t be taken with water. So when that person saw the picture of the pill in the Shop, they thought it was the size of a small herbal pill. But when they bought it and saw it, they realized it was the size of a baby’s fist. You can imagine what happened next. When that person used the pill in the module and failed to swallow it properly, they choked and died due to Judgment."

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow. He had seen this post on the forum before. At the time, he thought it was just a joke, but it turned out to be true.

"Besides, the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall has another crucial function. It allows you to move in and out of it in an instant. You can freely shuttle between the real world and the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall using your thoughts. So, if you encounter any danger in the real world, you can directly enter the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall. The only downside is that wherever you enter the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, you will also exit from the same location."

"By the way, since the Hound of Tindalos and Cthulhu region players now share this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, you might occasionally encounter big shots from the Cthulhu region sharing their experiences. If you’re lucky enough to meet them, it’s best to listen, as it’s extremely rare to advance to the Cthulhu region. There are only a little over a hundred known big shots in the Cthulhu region, so their experiences are very valuable," said Old Black earnestly.

Zhang Jingxu nodded and asked, "Hey Black, I want to ask you a question: in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, can players harm each other?"

Zhang Jingxu’s question made Liu Xing momentarily surprised, but he quickly realized it was indeed a significant issue.

Because as Old Black had just mentioned, this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall was currently only a half-finished product. Apart from some basic functions, there wasn’t even a supervisory system. So logically, this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall could very well be unsupervised.

If this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall was truly unsupervised, then it wouldn’t be a safe place.

"You asking this question shows you’re a cautious person. But you can rest assured that when entering the Cthulhu RolePlaying Game Hall, apart from your personal belongings, all other items on you will be stored in your room. So, you don’t need to worry about someone pulling out a handgun or a submachine gun to attack you in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall. Of course, conflicts can still arise in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall. For example, a month ago, two players had an accident during a module. One of them sold the other, resulting in the latter being carded. So, after leaving the module, the two players had a fight in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall," Old Black said with a smile.

Liu Xing nodded and asked, "By the way, Black, I remember that the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall has a club function. Has this function been opened in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall as well?"

After giving it some thought, Old Black said somewhat hesitantly, "Well, the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall has indeed opened the club function, but it’s also just a half-finished product. Moreover, once you advance to a new gaming area, you automatically leave the club in the previous area. So, if you want to join a club now, you can only do so by approaching the club leaders standing next to the pillar of light. However, these club leaders can’t guarantee being available 24/7, so it might take some effort to join the ideal club."

"However, honestly speaking, I don’t currently recommend joining these clubs because the club function in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall is not yet perfect. It only provides a club room for each club, which is just slightly larger than your rooms. It also lacks warehouse functionality, making item trading less convenient than before. Nevertheless, item trading is still possible in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, but it has to be done in front of the pillar of light, and you can view specific item information through the pillar of light. So, you can still try trading."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xing couldn’t help but ponder a question: should he join a club again?

Previously, the reason Liu Xing joined a club was twofold: joining a club had its benefits, and at the time, Liu Xing was acting alone and sought the club’s assistance. However, things were different now. Liu Xing had a fixed team, so his reliance on the club was minimal.

Therefore, Liu Xing decided not to join a club for the time being.

"Alright, I’ve said everything I needed to. I hope you all can stay in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall a bit longer, and I hope we can meet in a module," Old Black said before leaving with a smile.

Once Old Black had gone, Yin En spoke up, "What do you think? Is this Old Black a good person?"

Zhang Wenbing nodded, smiling as he said, "Yin En, you’re being too cautious. I think this Old Black should be a decent person, and the things he said can easily be verified. He has no reason to deceive us in this regard."

"Agreed, that’s what I think too. But speaking of which, I can’t shake the feeling that we’ve become a group of guinea pigs, specifically used to test the functions of this Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall," Zhang Jingxu said, looking around.

Liu Xing shrugged and said, "Of course, no matter what game introduces new features, it needs to undergo an internal test first to ensure there are no major oversights. But we’re quite unlucky as internal testing players in the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall won’t get any testing rewards... Anyway, let’s get back to the point. When should we start the next module?"

Yin En rubbed his chin, hesitating as he said, "I’m ready for the next module at any time, but since my father’s sixtieth birthday is coming up in a month, I have to go back to celebrate with him. So, we either do the module in the next few days or wait until a month after I’ve celebrated my father’s birthday."

Zhang Jingxu thought for a moment and said seriously, "Let’s start our first module in the Hound of Tindalos area in a couple of days. It’s best for us to begin gathering information before the start of the school year."

Now, Liu Xing and the others could guess that the upcoming module would definitely be related to "Watanabe Ryuusei" and his university life.

So, obtaining some information before the start of the school year would be advantageous for Liu Xing and the others. After all, it would become more difficult to gather information once the school year began and the campus became crowded.

Therefore, Liu Xing and the others decided to start the new module in three days.

Back in the real world, Liu Xing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Achieving a smooth promotion to the Hound of Tindalos area was beyond his expectations.

However, Liu Xing couldn’t shake the feeling that his luck had been quite good so far, with barely any significant challenges... It almost felt as if he had jinxed himself.

Shaking his head, Liu Xing went out to grab a meal.

After dinner, upon returning home, Liu Xing turned on his computer and began to check the latest news. Regardless of the news he came across, Liu Xing reflexively suspected it to be related to the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall.

Of course, what concerned Liu Xing most at the moment were the news updates about England.

As soon as Liu Xing entered the term "England" for a search, a piece of news in bold red caught his eye—the Queen of England passed away at three o’clock in the morning today.

The Queen of England had died?

It seemed like the Cult of the Cadaver had lost again.

Liu Xing couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. He had been worried that the Cult of the Cadaver might ultimately prevail and gain control over England.

If the Cult of the Cadaver were to gain control over England, it would truly herald a significant change in the real world.

Three days later...

At the agreed-upon time, Liu Xing entered the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall, and Zhang Jingxu and the others were already there.

Standing in front of the pillar of light, the four of them exchanged glances and then, in perfect unison, took a step forward and entered the beam of light.

Scenario: Dangerous Club Activity

Difficulty: Hard

Number of Players: 5

Story Background: Tokyo Comprehensive University is a renowned comprehensive university in the Island Nation. Although it doesn’t have the same reputation and strength as Tokyo University or Waseda University, it still ranks among the top comprehensive universities in the Island Nation and has the largest student population.

Name: Watanabe Ryuusei

Occupation: University Student (Leader of the Worshipers of the Yellow Sect, New Gu Master)

Gender: Male

Age: 18

Traits: Leadership qualities, Blessed by the Yellow King

Relation to this module: After returning to the Island Nation from the England trip, you discovered that school would start in three days. Hastily, you completed the enrollment procedures at Tokyo Comprehensive University.

After completing the enrollment procedures, you received a flyer stating that Tokyo Comprehensive University has numerous student clubs.

Character Attributes

Strength: 60

Constitution: 60

Willpower: 75

Luck: 70

Agility: 50

Appearance: 85

Size: 60

Intelligence: 80

Inspiration: 70

Education: 70

Cthulhu Myth Knowledge: ??

Sanity Points: ??

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Health Points: 12

Magic Points: 30

Damage Bonus: 1

Credit: 30

Skills: Island Nation Language 80, Library Use 60, Investigation 50, Listening 40, Persuasion 70, Combat 40, Dodge 40, Occult 85, Gu Magic 30, Other Languages: Ancient One Language 65, Climbing 50, Rappelling 50.

Special Skills: Summon/Dismiss Byakhee, Ritual Ceremony to Summon King Hastur in Yellow Robes

Personal Items: Mobile phone, English translation of "The Yellow King," "Worshipers of the Yellow Sect" scriptures, Yellow Seal Pendant, Soul Casket, friends, magic ring gifted by Bain.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow. Indeed, it was a module related to university, and his Ancient One Language skill value had increased by 5 points.

At that moment, the Interlude Growth had also begun.

Liu Xing, 23/100.

What was this Interlude Growth? Liu Xing waited for a while but didn’t receive the result of this Interlude Growth.

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