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Chapter 116: The Plain Truth
Chapter 116: The Plain Truth
Chapter 116: The Plain Truth
In the world of Cthulhu RPG Game, the significance of SAN (Sanity) points is self-evident, while knowledge of the Cthulhu Mythos is a double-edged sword. From Liu Xing’s perspective, the importance of maintaining SAN points certainly outweighs the benefits of Cthulhu Mythos knowledge.
Given the current circumstances, Liu Xing felt that encountering a Ghoul was almost a certainty. Such an encounter would inevitably lead to a SAN check, and Liu Xing was not keen on succumbing to madness so soon, especially considering that beyond the Ghouls of Blood Howl Town, other mythical creatures roamed the Sky Floating Island.
Thus, Liu Xing decided to feign ignorance while being fully aware, shaking his head with a resigned expression and saying, “Well, how should I put it? I didn’t get a clear look at Aughra, as my mind was a complete blank at that moment. All I remember now is that Aughra was Black.”
“Oh, I see. That’s really unfortunate,” Ji Wu sighed, his face etched with disappointment.
However, Ji Wu understood that Liu Xing was deliberately vague, and he also knew why Liu Xing had chosen to respond this way. “I completely understand you. For an ordinary person, suddenly facing such supernatural events, it’s normal to be unable to accept them at first. You should take it easy; after all, we have already ended up in this eerie place, so let’s just make the best of it.”
“Thanks for your understanding, Ji Wu. I’m fine now,” Liu Xing said with a smile, nodding his head.
After a brief chat with Ji Wu and ensuring their act was convincing, they both lay down to rest. Ji Wu, with his occupation as an Occultist (which often led to perilous situations), chose the bed near the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of Nyarlathotep.
An hour later, Luo Cong entered the room and said, “Liu Xing, Ji Wu, the boss lady is back. She asked me to call you downstairs; she has something to discuss with you.”
Liu Xing nodded, got up, and together with Ji Wu, went downstairs. There, they found Silvia accompanied by a woman in her thirties, holding a dejected-looking Xiao Liu in her arms.
Without a doubt, this was the Second Auntie mentioned by Silvia.
“Liu Xing, Ji Wu, take a seat. I’ll start talking once everyone is here,” Silvia said cheerfully.
At that moment, Liu Xing noticed that Second Auntie was not wearing a diamond ring. He realized that Silvia had successfully acquired the diamond. However, as a part of the exchange, Xiao Liu had been “sold” to Second Auntie by Silvia.
Liu Xing glanced at Xiao Liu, nodded silently, and thought to himself: Comrade Xiao Liu, your sacrifice will not be forgotten!
After a while, Ai Mei and the others also arrived downstairs. Once everyone was seated, Silvia spoke with a smile, “Ahem, after persuading Second Auntie with emotion and reasoning, she has generously donated her diamond to us. Let’s give Second Auntie a round of applause.”
Liu Xing and the others clapped, albeit with internal criticism towards Silvia for her absurd yet serious proclamation.
"By the way, Second Auntie has decided to merge her team with ours, bolstering our strength even further. I'm planning to meet Jigu tonight to discuss exploring the Graveyard. With twenty of us now, securing Jigu's commission should be no issue. And even if Jigu isn't keen on venturing into the Ghoul's den for the staff, we're now capable enough to try our luck there," Silvia confidently stated.
Liu Xing nodded with a smile, understanding that their group could only stay in Blood Howl Town for three days. Completing Jigu's commission tomorrow and entering the Ghoul's den to find the staff would be ideal, leaving them a day to seek Sikong Yangbing's diamond.
However, Liu Xing suddenly realized that Silvia didn't seem inclined to hand over the diamond to his group.
"In conclusion, if you six have no objections, I'll keep the diamond. After all, it's crucial for your departure from this forsaken place. You all undoubtedly desire it, and frankly, wouldn't you go to any lengths, even betraying or killing teammates, for it?" Silvia's smile faded, replaced by a stern expression.
"Indeed, Miss Silvia, you're right. When necessary, I'd do anything for that diamond," Liu Xing said after a moment of silence.
His straightforward response surprised everyone, but Ji Wu and others silently agreed, sharing his sentiment.
Liu Xing's candor was prompted by a message from KP Luo Luo: "Silvia and Second Auntie are preparing a psychological evaluation on you."
After receiving this, Liu Xing subtly glanced over, confirming Silvia and Second Auntie's focused gaze on him.
Realizing they targeted him for being prominent in the morning's encounter, Liu Xing opted for honesty. Confident in his ability to withstand their psychological tactics, he nonetheless chose not to risk confrontation.
Considering the circumstances, honesty seemed the best policy, as any success in deceiving them would only impose more restrictions on himself, like surrendering the diamond to others first.
After weighing the pros and cons, Liu Xing decisively chose honesty.
"Ha, you all are honest, which I appreciate," Second Auntie chimed in. "Even I'd make the same choice. Here in Sky Floating Island, those willing to sacrifice themselves for others are long gone."
"Second Auntie is right. To prevent conflict over the diamond, I'll safeguard it. It's of no use to me, so there's no conflict of interest with your group," Silvia earnestly concluded.
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