Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 206: The Video

This marked the first time Liu Xing had a clear look at Killer Demon's visage. That day on the highway, Killer Demon had suddenly appeared, initiating with a "SAN value attack" that left Liu Xing too preoccupied to pay attention to Killer Demon's appearance. Instead, Killer Demon had engaged in a series of bewildering maneuvers, all while keeping his back turned to Liu Xing. In Liu Xing's memory, Killer Demon was nothing more than a stylish silhouette.

But this time, Liu Xing finally got a frontal view of Killer Demon... or did he?

Dark wisps of energy continuously swirled around Killer Demon's face, preventing Liu Xing from discerning his true form. Killer Demon's body seemed ethereal, as if it could vanish at any moment.

As for Killer Demon's signature, the large blade he held, Liu Xing couldn't see anything particularly special about it.

Overall, Liu Xing thought that if Killer Demon lost one hand, he might pass for a cosplaying Yang Guo.

However, as Liu Xing pondered these thoughts, he suddenly realized a pressing question: why had Killer Demon appeared here?

The answer was straightforward: he must be here to kill Aoki!

With this realization, Liu Xing immediately warned Aoki, "Quick, run! Killer Demon is here."

Aoki swiftly glanced back and then turned to leave, though not without saying to Liu Xing, "See you tomorrow."

Liu Xing watched as Aoki, a mythical creature, disappeared into the darkness at a speed even faster than Western reporters.

At this moment, Liu Xing, with a puzzled expression, stood still. Aoki was undoubtedly a mythical creature, given his incredible speed. However, Liu Xing also realized a serious problem: how could he escape with his petite frame? It seemed he wouldn't stand a chance against Killer Demon's blade.

Just as Liu Xing was preparing to flee, Killer Demon in front of him suddenly transformed into a swirling black mist and rapidly shot towards the direction Aoki had fled, completely ignoring Liu Xing.

Liu Xing felt utterly ignored.

"So, it seems that Killer Demon's primary targets are mythical creatures, especially the Ghouls within this module," Liu Xing mused aloud. "But according to Aoki, they haven't betrayed and killed Sawada Tomohiko to turn him into Killer Demon. So, why would Killer Demon still be pursuing the Ghouls?" Liu Xing stood there, pondering this question.

A chilling gust of wind swept through, causing Liu Xing to shiver. He abandoned his thoughts and hurried back to the guesthouse.

After taking a hot shower, Liu Xing planned to use his phone to check in with Yin En and the others, as well as to inform them of what happened after he had turned off the livestream.

When Liu Xing opened his phone, he noticed that the memory card Aoki had given him had been unpacked, revealing over a dozen AVI-format videos.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, suspecting that a member of the Dark Willow Gang had possibly mistaken the memory card, as it seemed to contain Island Nation's peculiar movies he was known for.

With this thought in mind, Liu Xing decided to watch the videos.

After watching the first video, Liu Xing finally understood what leverage the Dark Willow Gang held over Tennoji Sohide: he was a pedophile!

No matter which country you were in, an official exposed as a pedophile would see their political career come to a swift end.

Therefore, it wasn't hard for Liu Xing to grasp why Tennoji Sohide dared not resist the Dark Willow Gang. With this evidence in their hands, Dark Willow Gang could make Tennoji Sohide crossdress and livestream without hesitation.

Liu Xing knew that the video in his possession could undoubtedly lead to the downfall of Tennoji Sohide.

However, he didn't see much benefit in pursuing a political route. Tennoji Sohide had lost most of his power at this point, and with the Dark Willow Gang holding their own leverage, Liu Xing didn't believe he could threaten Tennoji Sohide into a confrontation with the Dark Willow Gang.

Therefore, Liu Xing felt that the video could at least ensure that Tennoji Sohide wouldn't assist the Dark Willow Gang against him and his companions.

Liu Xing also noticed that the date of this video was just two days ago. This indicated that the Dark Willow Gang was either still collecting leverage against Tennoji Sohide or that Tennoji Sohide had surrendered, realizing that he couldn't resist the gang any longer.

With these thoughts in mind, Liu Xing continued watching the other videos, hoping to find more information.

He watched all the way to the last video, and suddenly, the scene shifted from a hotel room to a laboratory. In the footage, a Ghoul dressed in a white lab coat appeared.

Liu Xing knew that this Ghoul was the traitor Aoki had mentioned Honda Koichi.

Honda Koichi held a black syringe and approached an operating table, upon which lay a middle-aged man, naked and unconscious. Liu Xing believed this man to be one of the missing homeless individuals.

Honda Koichi injected the needle into the man's chest and administered a disconcerting substance. As he did so, he mumbled to himself, "This is the twenty-fourth experiment. The previous twenty-three were all failures. It seems that trying to transform humans into mythical creatures through scientific means is unreliable. Science and theology are two different realms. If this attempt fails as well, I'm considering abandoning this line of research."

"While reducing the catalyst this time, I predict that in thirty seconds, the concoction will react with the human body. I hope this time the subjects won't explode into a bloody mess, splattering me with their remains and ruining my appetite."

Honda Koichi continued, seemingly unfazed, as he sat down on a stool and began a silent countdown on his wristwatch.

After thirty seconds, the middle-aged man on the operating table suddenly opened his eyes. His eyeballs turned blood-red instantly, his face contorted severely, and his seven orifices started bleeding while his limbs thrashed uncontrollably.

Honda Koichi remained nonchalant, sighed, and remarked, "It appears this attempt has also failed. The human body is too fragile to withstand the blood of mythical creatures."

He raised his clawed hand as if to execute the almost lifeless man on the table.

But then, a sudden transformation occurred! The middle-aged man's body expanded rapidly, growing several times in size. His skin darkened and hardened, resembling steel, and numerous bones burst out from his body, only to be rapidly covered by flesh. He no longer resembled a human, his appearance grotesque.

After a brief moment, the middle-aged man had transformed into a hideous monster. Liu Xing strained to comprehend what kind of mythical creature's blood could cause a human to undergo such a horrifying metamorphosis.

And at this moment, Honda Koichi was excitedly inspecting the monstrous creation before him, unable to resist touching it. The monstrous creation seemed entirely devoid of consciousness, allowing Honda Koichi to manipulate it as he pleased.

"Well, it appears that this experiment, while making some breakthroughs, still has its shortcomings," Honda Koichi muttered. "This formula merely transforms the human body using mythical creature blood but completely erodes the human soul, turning them into mindless zombies. It seems I need to find a way to refine the formula further. Otherwise, Mikageichi won't be satisfied."

Seeing this, Liu Xing raised an eyebrow. He had originally believed that Honda Koichi's experiments were intended to turn humans into Ghouls to strengthen his faction. However, now it seemed that it was a request from Mikageichi himself. And judging by the current situation, Mikageichi wanted humans to retain their consciousness while their bodies underwent transformation.

So, what did Mikageichi intend to do? Was he planning to build an army of these monsters to rule the world?

Liu Xing shook his head at this notion. The monstrous creation in the video might appear terrifying, but when faced with weapons of war like tanks, they were still utterly vulnerable. In the realm of the Cthulhu Mythos, while humans were fragile compared to Eldritch Gods like Nyarlathotep, common lower-level mythical creatures like Ghouls, Deep Ones, and the like would be defeated without question when facing an equivalent number of regular human soldiers, disregarding SAN values. This was why players in Cthulhu RPG Games typically played as ordinary professions.

Therefore, the monstrous creation in the video could only intimidate regular people. If they encountered superhumans like Otonashi Takuya or Sawada Yinyin, they would likely be swiftly dispatched.

"Could it be that Mikageichi wants to unify the Shadow Clan with these monsters?" Liu Xing pondered, considering a plausible theory.

However, the video abruptly cut off.

After inspecting the monstrous creation one last time, Honda Koichi showed no mercy and killed it, as it was a failed specimen.

He called over a few Ghouls to carry the monstrous creation's body away. Then he leaned towards the camera, smiling as he spoke, "Mikageichi, I'm sure you've seen everything. My experiment has been a partial success, enhancing the human body. Unfortunately, along with physical enhancement, it seems to cause some mental issues. So, I hope you won't let Hisanobu Ito end up like this."

"Therefore, Mikageichi, please be patient and give me some more time. I'll definitely refine this formula, helping Hisanobu Ito achieve immortality. After all, I owe Hisanobu Ito's father a huge favor, so, Mikageichi, you need to bring that child over as soon as possible. Her blood contains divinity, far superior to the blood of these mythical creatures filled with madness and fear. It's thousands of times better!"

"Oh, by the way, we're running out of test subjects in the lab, and the experiment is entering its final stage. I need you, Mikageichi, to provide me with a test subject similar to Hisanobu Ito's condition. This way, I can conduct experiments more effectively. My subordinates are not suitable for capturing this type of subject outside, so it's up to you."

"Alright, the video is now over. You, come here and deliver this video to your boss as soon as possible. Let him watch the last video, and after that, take action promptly. According to the prophecy, the girl with the blood of the gods will disappear shortly, so we must act quickly."

As Honda Koichi spoke, he reached for the camera and handed it to a nearby person dressed in black, the unfortunate one who was chased by other gang members as soon as he stepped out.

The video ended, and Liu Xing tossed his phone carelessly onto the bed before deep in thought.

Based on Honda Koichi's final words, it could be inferred that Honda Koichi knew Hisanobu Ito, Mikageichi's adoptive father. Hisanobu Ito's father had helped Honda Koichi in the past, creating a significant debt of gratitude. Thus, Liu Xing suspected that the item Aoki had mentioned, which could resist Fujiwara Gen'in, the Ghoul elder's control, was likely a gift from Hisanobu Ito's father to Honda Koichi.

Furthermore, the mastermind behind the Dark Willow Gang, who had calculated Mian Gu Lu's arrival in this era, was likely Honda Koichi. However, Honda Koichi seemed unaware of Mian Gu Lu's true identity and Eldritch God Taketori, learning about Mian Gu Lu from some legend. Mian Gu Lu's appearance in this era and her possession of divine blood appeared to be advantageous for Honda Koichi's experiments.

Honda Koichi's ultimate goal in the experiments seemed to be to use mythical creature blood to transform Hisanobu Ito, helping him achieve immortality. From this, it could be deduced that Hisanobu Ito had left the Shadow Clan with Mikageichi and come to Ziwu City for this very reason. If things went as expected, Hisanobu Ito's time might be running out.

Liu Xing also suspected that Mikageichi had already undergone Honda Koichi's experiments, granting him the ability to take on dozens of opponents simultaneously.

However, what concerned Liu Xing the most was that Honda Koichi now requested Mikageichi to find a new "test subject." This indicated that the Dark Willow Gang might soon take action. Liu Xing believed it was time for Ian to meet with his father-in-law and utilize the Sawada Family's influence to locate Honda Koichi's laboratory.

After all, hidden enemies were the most challenging to deal with.

Suddenly, a ringing sound interrupted Liu Xing's thoughts. It was Ian.

Liu Xing slapped his forehead, realizing he hadn't informed Ian and the others of his safety yet.

He quickly answered the phone, and Ian on the other end immediately asked, "Liu Xing, are you okay over there?"

Liu Xing chuckled awkwardly and replied, "Well, I just encountered Killer Demon here, but he's gone after Aoki, so I'm fine."

Ian let out a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "That's good to hear. We were worried something happened to you. By the way, did the memory card contain any useful information?"

Liu Xing spoke up, "Of course, it contains very important information. I'm going to send you the unpacked videos right now."

While talking, Liu Xing opened an app, preparing to transfer the files.

However, at that moment, his phone displayed a zero battery, and it shut down automatically. Considering his phone's battery had already been low, especially after the recent livestream, this wasn't entirely unexpected.

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