Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls-Chapter 559: Phone Call

Hashi Motojun and the others nodded in agreement.

"Also, since you, Hashi Motojun, have decided to leave the school, it’s best to leave the Tokyo area. From the current situation, there have been constant major events in Tokyo, and many secret cults have become active. So even though your Ghoul module in the area is relatively simple, accidents can still happen. For example, like this current module, if we happen to have a direct conflict with that secret cult, you might be targeted because of our meeting today," Liu Xing explained.

Just as Liu Xing finished speaking, KP Bamboo Rat notified everyone that the Private Room time for this cross-module had ended.

Liu Xing’s suggestion for Hashi Motojun and the others to leave the Tokyo area was not only for their safety but also to avoid any potential contact with the Deep Diving Society. Now that Hashi Motojun and the others knew that their group was at odds with the Deep Diving Society, if the Deep Diving Society discovered any loopholes and traced it back to Hashi Motojun and the others, it would cause trouble for their group.

In addition, Liu Xing was concerned that after Hashi Motojun and the others learned about the Soul-Eater Demon crystal’s effect, they might come back to confront them. So, to be safe, Liu Xing believed it was a good choice to persuade Hashi Motojun and the others to leave Tokyo...

At this point, Hashi Motojun also nodded and said seriously, "I understand what you mean, Ryuusei-san. Our current intention is indeed to leave the Tokyo area as soon as possible. Firstly, we are a bit worried that Thousand Face might come looking for us again. If we get involved with Thousand Face once more, we won’t even know how we’ll end up. Secondly, we feel that Tokyo is becoming increasingly dangerous. So, after the Tokyo Skytree explosion incident a couple of days ago, we were already discussing whether we should return to our hometown for employment."

Yamada Tatsuo, who was beside them, also nodded and added, "That’s right, we all feel that Tokyo is not the right place for us anymore. It would be better to return to our hometown for development. But speaking of which, we can also use our excuse of leaving Tokyo to invite Soul-Eater Demon for a meal. That way, the chances of Soul-Eater Demon taking the bait would be much higher."

Just then, Liu Xing’s mobile phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Honekawa Suneo.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow because before meeting Hashi Motojun and the others, he had arranged for Honekawa Suneo to investigate the hospital where Maeda Katsuya was admitted and the current situation of "Maeda Katsuya."

He didn’t expect Honekawa Suneo to have the investigation results so quickly.

As Liu Xing thought about it, he opened the message and found that it was very simple—the message stated that Maeda Katsuya had just awakened and, with all his physical conditions normal, had been discharged from the hospital and returned home for recuperation.

This was troublesome.

One of the biggest challenges for Hashi Motojun and the others in this module was to make Maeda Katsuya become a vegetable again or even die in order to complete the Main quest.

After killing the Soul-Eater Demon, Maeda Katsuya, who no longer had a soul, would become a vegetable once again or even directly turn into a dead person. If they mishandled the situation, Hashi Motojun and the others would become murderers.

So, if "Maeda Katsuya" was still in the hospital, Hashi Motojun and the others could visit him under the pretense of paying a visit. They could take advantage of "Maeda Katsuya" completely losing his memory and make him see them as good friends. Then they could find an opportunity to invite "Maeda Katsuya" into a trap they had set up and make him die again.

If they timed it right and met Maeda Katsuya at the right moment, and successfully extended the invitation, Maeda Katsuya’s family wouldn’t know that "Maeda Katsuya" had accepted Hashi Motojun and the others’ invitation. Then, Liu Xing only needed to arrange for Honekawa Suneo to set up an accidental scene, turning "Maeda Katsuya’s" death into an accident.

However, now that "Maeda Katsuya" had already returned home for recuperation, Hashi Motojun and the others would have to visit "Maeda Katsuya" at his house to offer their condolences. Now, Maeda Katsuya’s family would also become aware of Hashi Motojun and the others. If something happened to Maeda Katsya, it would be much harder to cover up their involvement.

Liu Xing quickly thought of a solution. He typed a response to Honekawa Suneo, asking him to find out the exact address of Maeda Katsuya’s house and to gather any information about his family members. With this information, Liu Xing could plan their next move more effectively.

Putting his phone aside, Liu Xing turned his attention back to Hashi Motojun and the others. "I understand your concerns, and I agree that leaving Tokyo is the best course of action. However, we need to be careful in our approach. We have just received news that Maeda Katsuya has been discharged from the hospital and is now at home for recuperation."

Hashi Motojun and the others exchanged glances, a mix of surprise and concern evident on their faces. "Maeda Katsuya... Is he... alright?" Hashi Motojun asked cautiously.

Liu Xing nodded. "According to the information we received, his physical condition is normal, and he seems to have regained his memory. This complicates things for us. If we want to complete the Main quest, we need to ensure that Maeda Katsuya’s fate aligns with our objectives."

Yamada Tatsuo furrowed his brows. "What do you suggest we do, Ryuusei-san?"

Liu Xing thought for a moment before responding, "We need to gather more information about Maeda Katsuya and his family. Knowing their routines and habits will help us plan our next move. Honekawa Suneo is currently working on obtaining this information, and once we have it, we can discuss our strategy."

Hashi Motojun and the others nodded in agreement. They understood the importance of gathering information and planning their actions carefully. It was crucial for their success in completing the Main quest and avoiding unnecessary complications.

As they continued their discussion, Liu Xing’s phone rang again. This time, it was a call from Honekawa Suneo. Liu Xing excused himself from the conversation and answered the call. 𝘙ÅΝȱꞖĘ𝓢

"Ryuusei-san, I’ve obtained the information you requested," Honekawa Suneo said, his voice filled with urgency.

Liu Xing’s interest peaked. "Tell me everything."

Honekawa Suneo quickly relayed the gathered information about Maeda Katsuya’s family, including their daily routines, work schedules, and even their hobbies. Liu Xing listened attentively, taking mental notes and formulating a plan in his mind.

"Thank you, Honekawa Suneo. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I will discuss this information with Hashi Motojun and the others and come up with a plan. In the meantime, keep an eye on Maeda Katsuya’s family and report any unusual activities," Liu Xing instructed.

Honekawa Suneo acknowledged the instructions and ended the call.

Liu Xing returned to the room, his expression serious. "I have just received the information we need. We now have a better understanding of Maeda Katsuya’s family and their routines. With this information, we can plan our next move. But remember, we must proceed with caution and ensure that our actions align with the Main quest objectives."

Hashi Motojun and the others nodded, their determination evident. They were ready to face the challenges ahead and complete the Main quest, no matter the cost. With Liu Xing’s guidance and their combined efforts, they believed they could achieve their goal and bring closure to this twisted module.

Liu Xing nodded and said somewhat helplessly, "I just received some bad news. Maeda Katsuya has just woken up and immediately chose to leave the hospital and go home to rest."

Hashi Motojun furrowed his brow and sighed, "That’s definitely not good news. It’s easy for us to go to the hospital and meet Maeda Katsuya, but it will be troublesome to visit his home. Plus, we’ll have to interact with his family, and they might find out about the party invitation when we plan to eliminate the Soul-Eater Demon. That’s when Maeda Katsuya will truly meet his death, and we’ll be considered murderers..."

Upon hearing Hashi Motojun’s words, Yamada Tatsuo and the others’ expressions dimmed.

Although they all learned about the Cthulhu RPG Game through Hashi Motojun’s recommendation, they had already started their second module. They should be familiar with the game and know that the "Prison Storm" series of modules is not enjoyable. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Liu Xing looked at the weary Hashi Motojun and the others and said, "Hashi Motojun, don’t think too much about all these complicated matters. Right now, you only have one path to take, which is to kill the Soul-Eater Demon. But rest assured, since we have chosen to help you deal with the Soul-Eater Demon, we will also assist you with the aftermath."

"That’s right, we can make Maeda Katsuya’s death appear as if it were an accident. Our friends in the Tokyo police will provide evidence for that. Hashi Motojun, you can then avoid suspicion," Ling Ishikawa added.

Liu Xing nodded. As long as he informed Oko Hayato about the last appearance of the "Thousand Face" in the Shinjuku district, Oko Hayato should be willing to help with Maeda Katsuya’s death without any issues.

However, Liu Xing still worried that Oko Hayato might report the situation to the higher-ups in the Shadow Clan after learning about Maeda Katsuya. The Shadow Clan might suspect them of possessing the Soul-Eater Demon’s crystallization and develop suspicions towards them.

After all, the Soul-Eater Demon’s crystallization was not only valuable among players but also considered a precious treasure in the eyes of secret cults. Furthermore, Maeda Katsuya’s body was also regarded as a valuable asset by the secret cults.

Therefore, Liu Xing felt the need to consider how to inform Oko Hayato about this matter.

Since the private room time for the cross-module had ended, Liu Xing and the others found an excuse to leave first, arranging to contact Hashi Motojun and the others by phone.

On their way home, Liu Xing spoke up, "What do you think of Hashi Motojun and the others?"

Ling Ishikawa stroked his chin and smiled, "I don’t think Hashi Motojun and the others are lying. I paid special attention to their expressions when we discussed matters related to the Deep Diving Society. They seemed genuinely unaware, so I don’t think they have any connection to the Deep Diving Society. As for the Soul-Eater Demon, it seems Hashi Motojun and the others genuinely don’t know about it, so they shouldn’t compete with us for the Soul-Eater Demon’s crystallization."

Zhang Jingxu nodded and added, "But on the other hand, it’s surprising that Hashi Motojun and the others are somehow associated with Thousand Face and brought them to Tokyo. Ryuusei, what are you thinking now? Are you really planning to tell Oko Hayato about this?"

Liu Xing shrugged and replied seriously, "Yes, I do intend to inform Oko Hayato about this. Although we’ve decided to stay out of the Thousand Face situation, I believe it’s necessary to let Oko Hayato know about it so they can quickly resolve this big trouble. After all, if Thousand Face continues causing trouble, it will still affect us to some extent."

Zhang Jingxu sighed and said, "Well, I also support your decision to tell Oko Hayato about this. We’ll need Oko Hayato’s help to resolve Maeda Katsuya’s death later on, so it’s good to establish a favor with them now. Besides, we’re also doing a favor for Hashi Motojun and the others, and they might repay us in the future."

Liu Xing nodded in agreement. He believed that Hashi Motojun had great potential, considering his experience as a senior player in the Cthulhu RPG Game and his sharp mind. Most importantly, Hashi Motojun had three friends who completely trusted him. If Hashi Motojun had a bit of luck, he could enter the true Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall.

It was a long-term investment, after all.

"By the way, I suddenly remembered something. That would be the sheepskin paper Mizuta Saki used to summon the Soul-Eater Demon. Where is it now? I think we can still retrieve that roll of sheepskin paper," Ling Ishikawa suddenly said.

Liu Xing couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, thinking that Ling Ishikawa’s suggestion was a good one. Although their group most likely wouldn’t use that roll of sheepskin paper, they could take it back to the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall and exchange it with other players for points.

Items like this, in the form of skill books, are quite popular among players, after all. It’s considered a skill, and some players with ulterior motives wouldn’t mind using the Soul-Eater Demon to trick other players.

So if there’s a chance to get hold of that roll of sheepskin paper, Liu Xing is definitely interested.

Therefore, Liu Xing and the others decided to ask about the whereabouts of that roll of sheepskin paper the next time they contacted Hashi Motojun.

As for Mizuta Saki, Zhang Jingxu, who was still concerned, asked Liu Xing to arrange for Honekawa Suneo to investigate further.

Back at home, Liu Xing took out his mobile phone and dialed Honekawa Suneo’s number.

"Hello, Ryuusei-kun, what can I do for you? But I suppose you’ve received news about Thousand Face, haven’t you?" Oko Hayato said with a smile.

Liu Xing also smiled and replied, "Officer Oko, you guessed right. I did receive some important information related to Thousand Face. It’s highly likely that Thousand Face is currently in the Shinjuku area!"

After a moment of silence, Oko Hayato chuckled and said, "Haha, Ryuusei-kun, you’re not joking with me, are you?"

Liu Xing was initially puzzled, but then he understood why Oko Hayato found it amusing. Oko Hayato thought that Liu Xing believed Thousand Face was in Shinjuku because of their encounter in Tiger’s Den.

So, Liu Xing could only speak seriously, "Here’s what happened. Today, I met some friends at school who told me something. They used to be experienced players in that mobile game and recently accepted a mission from Thousand Face. The mission was to transport a large suitcase from Fukushima to Tokyo. Since they were coming to Tokyo for school anyway, they accepted the mission and delivered the strange suitcase to a parking lot in Shinjuku after smelling a peculiar odor and hearing strange noises coming from it during the transport."

"Of course, the most important part is that while they were delivering the suitcase, they heard the sound of a blade cutting through it. Then they felt a chilling gaze on them, and frightened, they ran away without looking back. So, I believe that the suitcase most likely contains Thousand Face, and because Thousand Face can’t move around freely within the Tokyo metropolitan area, I think they’re still in Shinjuku."

This time, Oko Hayato remained silent for an even longer period.

Just when Liu Xing thought that Oko Hayato might not be near his mobile phone, Oko Hayato spoke with a serious tone, "Ryuusei-kun, are you sure this information is reliable?!"

"Absolutely reliable! How could I make things up about this?" Liu Xing replied with certainty.

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