Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 269: Passing the Test

Chapter 269: Passing the Test

Zhang Jingxu looked at Lu Tianya and smiled, "Long time no see, Lu Tianya."

Lu Tianya nodded with a smile, not saying a word but gazing affectionately at Zhang Jingxu. There was a history between them that needed no words.

Then, Zhang Jingxu embraced Lu Tianya warmly, making Liu Xing feel like he and Juri Sonoda were mere bystanders. Zhang Jingxu's intentions seemed to go beyond a simple reunion.

Liu Xing couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated. He hadn't expected to find himself in a Cthulhu RPG Game, playing the role of a third wheel between a player and an NPC. Could he even enjoy the game like this?

After their display of affection, Zhang Jingxu released Lu Tianya and turned to Liu Xing, saying, "Ryusei, thank you for your assistance in helping me reconnect with Lu Tianya. I learned some things about Morimoto Academy online, and I understand that you might need the expertise of someone like me. That's why I came here after completing my previous assignment."

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, realizing that the current "Zhang Jingxu" was likely an NPC. Zhang Jingxu had chosen the option to "come to help Lu Tianya" during the Interlude Growth phase after completing the previous module.

However, it was fortunate that Zhang Jingxu had arrived in time. Otherwise, Higashi Meizi would have most likely gone berserk, causing trouble for their group.

Speaking of Higashi Meizi, Liu Xing couldn't help but ask, "How can you say you came uninvited? Mr. Zhang Jingxu, your willingness to help us is greatly appreciated. But, back to the point, how is Higashi Meizi doing now?"

Zhang Jingxu nodded with a smile and replied, "Ryusei, there's no need to call me 'Mr.' It's a bit too formal. We are all peers, so you can just call me by my name. As for Higashi Meizi, she's doing well. I used the Soul-Calming Incense to stabilize her emotions. It will just take some time for her to fully come to terms with the situation. However, Lu Tianya, you seem to have forgotten what I told you earlier. 'Haste makes waste.' Even if you want Higashi Meizi to see the truth, you must take it step by step. You can't just present the truth to her directly; it would only lead to her mental breakdown."

Lu Tianya remained silent, still smiling at Zhang Jingxu.

Another serving of affectionate moments.

Liu Xing shook his head in resignation. He hadn't expected that as a single player in this Cthulhu RPG Game, his gaming experience would be filled with such moments.

At this point, Zhang Jingxu glanced at Higashi Meizi and extinguished the Soul-Calming Incense on the ground. He then said to Juri Sonoda, "I heard from my friend at the staircase that Higashi Meizi was your close friend in her lifetime. So, you should bid her farewell now. Higashi Meizi has already realized the truth, and considering she was artificially enhanced with spiritual intelligence, she has about ten minutes left before her soul undergoes reincarnation."

In other words, Zhang Jingxu's timely arrival had prevented a potentially disastrous situation. Otherwise, Liu Xing would have started the next module with a detrimental condition, which could have lasted for the entire module.

Thinking about this, Liu Xing felt genuinely thankful to Zhang Jingxu. He said, "In that case, I must thank you once again, Zhang Jingxu, for your timely assistance. But I am curious, does reincarnation really exist in this world?"

Zhang Jingxu shrugged and replied, "I'm not entirely sure. It's a matter of belief. I only know that Higashi Meizi's spiritual state is currently very unstable. Her spiritual body may disappear suddenly, and the ten-minute timeframe I mentioned was just a random estimate. Whether her spiritual body truly goes through reincarnation or simply dissipates, I don't know. I merely told a well-intentioned lie."

Liu Xing nodded in understanding, realizing the complexity of the situation.

They returned to the ground floor, where Liu Xing's group met up with Ling Ishikawa's team, who had already arrived at the Old Teaching Building.

"When I arrived, I was concerned that Lu Tianya might mishandle the situation, causing the Spirits to go berserk. So, I had them leave the building first. Spirits, in their berserk state, would indiscriminately attack people within a certain range. While it's unlikely to cause death, it would leave people feeling disoriented and powerless for a long time, with nothing going their way."

With that in mind, Liu Xing thanked Zhang Jingxu once more and asked, "So, how is Higashi Meizi doing now?"

Juri Sonoda finally descended the stairs after bidding farewell to Higashi Meizi. From her expression, Liu Xing could tell that she was still saddened by the situation.

However, now wasn't the time to console Juri Sonoda. Liu Xing led his group out of Morimoto Academy, as the Kyoto police had been notified and were on their way. It was essential for them to leave quickly to avoid any complications, especially with members of the Deep Sea Gospel Society among the police forces.

To pass the time, Liu Xing shared the recent events with Ming Hanxing and the others, who breathed a collective sigh of relief.

After about five minutes, Juri Sonoda finally joined them. From her expression, it was clear she was still feeling sorrowful.

However, this wasn't the moment to offer comfort. Liu Xing led the group away from Morimoto Academy and back home.

Of course, Liu Xing didn't forget to hide the evidence in a discreet location, as he had arranged with Oko Hayato. If he found any evidence, he would hide it, and Oko Hayato would retrieve it once he arrived at Morimoto Academy. They were both concerned about the possibility of the Deep Sea Gospel Society getting their hands on the evidence, and Liu Xing couldn't keep it in his possession.

Additionally, Liu Xing had Honekawa Suneo inform the Red Eagle Security Company to delete all the surveillance footage from tonight and send someone to pretend they had discovered the underground private room. This way, Liu Xing and his group could remain completely uninvolved.

After completing these tasks, Lu Tianya and Zhang Jingxu bid their farewells, and Liu Xing retired to his room to rest.

After completing all the tasks at hand, Liu Xing spent a quiet night, eagerly anticipating the next day when they would clear the module.

The next morning, Juri Sonoda bid farewell to Liu Xing, as she had accomplished her mission and staying in the Island Nation would only make her a target for the Shadow Clan. Therefore, she decided to return to the China Magic Capital to continue looking after "Liu Xing." She had already bought her plane ticket the day before.

Liu Xing didn't have much to say about it and arranged for Minamoto Shizuka to accompany Juri Sonoda to the airport.

Later, Liu Xing received news that the Fujiwara Shrine had been sealed, and the Flame Bar had closed due to the loss of protection. The Deep Sea Gospel Society's branch in Kyoto had met its demise.

Overall, Liu Xing had achieved his goals. The Deep Sea Gospel Society's decades-long efforts in the Kyoto area had been shattered. If there were a progress bar for his world mission, it would have made a significant leap.

However, there was a minor inconvenience as Morimoto Academy had been indefinitely closed down, becoming a thing of the past.

This meant that Liu Xing, a high school senior at Morimoto Academy, would never receive his graduation certificate. Students like Lu Tianya, who were in their second year, also became "school dropouts."

But for Liu Xing, this was just a minor issue. As the leader of the Worshipers of the Yellow Sect, he had no intention of continuing his education in college. After all, in the Cthulhu RPG Game, universities could be considered treacherous places with a wide variety of modules, mythical creatures, and teammates with various degrees of recklessness.

So, Liu Xing wasn't interested in attending college.

After breakfast, Ming Hanxing hesitantly said, "Master, my family saw the news about Morimoto Academy and realized that I'm currently unemployed. They've asked me to return home for a while. But don't worry, I'll be back soon."

This was an unavoidable situation.

Liu Xing had heard from Ming Hanxing that his character card came with a peculiar trait called "Family-Oriented." After successfully clearing each module, a random event related to his family would occur. For example, after the previous module, Ming Hanxing received a package from his family containing a unique item: a pink suit that, when worn, could affect NPC favorability.

After clearing the module before that, Ming Hanxing's family had him go on twelve consecutive blind dates, resulting in a loss of 3 sanity points but gaining 20 points in the fast-talking skill.

In summary, Ming Hanxing found his character trait to be quite troublesome.

So, Liu Xing patted Ming Hanxing on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Safe travels. Take care."

Ming Hanxing nodded with determination, and Liu Xing was reminded of a line from a poem: "The wind blows cold, the waters of the Yi are frigid, a stalwart leaves, never to return."

Once Ming Hanxing left, Ling Ishikawa and the others also departed one by one. After the incident at Morimoto Academy, their families would undoubtedly be worried.

Left alone in his empty house, Liu Xing played with his phone in boredom and decided to skip lunch, planning to clear the module at noon.

However, around 11 o'clock, Oko Hayato called Liu Xing and asked to meet at the same restaurant where they had dined last time. He had something to discuss with Liu Xing.

So, Liu Xing decided to meet with Oko Hayato. After all, Oko Hayato's father had made significant contributions by successfully dismantling a large cult organization. Moreover, with Oko Hayato's father's qualifications and the position of Police Chief now vacant, Oko Hayato's father had successfully ascended to the position.

Liu Xing believed that maintaining a good relationship with Oko Hayato was necessary, as he expected that his upcoming modules would likely take place in the Kyoto region. Having a Police Chief as an ally would be beneficial.

When he arrived at the restaurant where they had dined before, Oko Hayato explained what had happened after Liu Xing and his group had left Morimoto Academy.

In summary, after obtaining conclusive evidence at Morimoto Academy, Oko Hayato's team had conducted a raid on Fujiwara Hiroshi's residence, apprehending both Fujiwara Hiroshi and Fujiwara Yuko. Unfortunately, Fujiwara Hiroshi had taken sole responsibility for all the charges, leading to Fujiwara Yuko's release.

Of course, Oko Hayato had also cleaned up all traces left behind by Liu Xing's group at Morimoto Academy. This would ensure that the Deep Sea Gospel Society couldn't trace their identities or discover their involvement.

Liu Xing and Oko Hayato continued to chat and dine, and before they knew it, it was already noon.

Suddenly, Liu Xing felt a familiar sensation, and then he saw "Watanabe Ryusei" and Oko Hayato chatting and eating happily.

Then, the perspective shifted, and Liu Xing found himself in a classroom, with KP Fangs, the fox-masked woman, standing at the podium. Yin En and Ming Hanxing were seated beside him.

"Congratulations to all the players for passing the module. You have not only completed the main quest but exceeded it, so I have a special reward for you. I believe you have noticed some interesting things," KP Fangs said with a smile.

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