Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 221: Shocking Secrets

"I believe all of you must have checked the Cthulhu RPG Game's spell compendium in reality. I have to say, most of the spells in the Cthulhu RPG Game are quite troublesome. I've also mastered a spell myself, which, to be honest, isn't as reliable as a handgun. So, I believe Kanna Ryoko's current abilities are on par with Otonashi Takuya's or maybe just a bit below Fujiwara Gen'in," Gu Jun spoke.

Liu Xing nodded, looking frustrated. "You're right, but here's the problem. If we manage to persuade Sawada Tsuo, and he in turn invites Kanna Ryoko, it will undoubtedly attract Aoki's group. After all, Aoki's group has been monitoring Kanna Ryoko for centuries. I think once Kanna Ryoko leaves the Godless Shrine, Aoki's group will definitely mobilize and come directly after her, seeking answers for what happened in the past."

"Liu Xing, you're correct. If things go as expected, the Ghoul faction will definitely be at odds with Kanna Ryoko's faction. After all, the Ghoul transformation is far from human, and they've lived underground for centuries, all thanks to Kanna Ryoko. Now that Fujiwara Gen'in has become the Ghoul Elder, he has the power to confront Kanna Ryoko. So, it's highly likely that Fujiwara Gen'in will demand answers. Based on our interactions with Kanna Ryoko so far, she comes across as quite proud. After all, as a centuries-old priestess with magical powers, it's only natural. So, I believe Kanna Ryoko is very unlikely to answer Fujiwara Gen'in's questions peacefully. The chances of things turning violent upon disagreement should be over ninety percent," Yin En continued where Liu Xing left off.

At this point, Chen Wenbin sighed and said gloomily, "So, if I understand you correctly, it seems Dark Willow Gang might not be the first ones to come knocking. Fujiwara Gen'in's Ghoul faction might declare war on us first. With over a hundred Ghouls led by the Ghoul Elder, even with Kanna Ryoko's assistance, the Sawada Family's defense won't stand a chance."

Gu Jun spread his hands and said with a bitter smile, "So, the question now is, should we still have Sawada Tsuo approach Kanna Ryoko? If we do, we'll be in direct conflict with Fujiwara Gen'in's Ghoul faction, possibly even leading to a war. But if we don't have Kanna Ryoko to defend us, when Dark Willow Gang attacks, we won't be able to handle their Ghouls, especially Honda Koichi, who is close to becoming a Ghoul, and the possibility of artificial monsters."

"It's a dilemma," Yasaka Mashiro sighed heavily, resting her head on the table.

Silence enveloped the group.

However, not wanting to waste any more time in the Private Room, Liu Xing spoke up, "I'm thinking, is there a possibility that we can persuade Kanna Ryoko to lift the curse from Aoki's group? If we can, we can eliminate the Ghoul threat, and then we'll only have to deal with Dark Willow Gang's gang members. That would significantly improve our chances."

"In theory, it should be possible. I remember curses like these can be lifted as long as the caster is willing to do so. But the problem lies with Kanna Ryoko herself. As mentioned earlier, someone as proud as Kanna Ryoko is unlikely to choose to lift the curse for Fujiwara Gen'in's group. After all, if she does, it would mean admitting her past mistakes. Also, why did Kanna Ryoko let Sawada Tomohiko retrieve Sulu's deity statue in the first place, only to curse Fujiwara Gen'in's group without explanation? We still haven't figured that out," Gu Jun explained seriously.

Hearing this, Liu Xing suddenly had a bold guess. "I think everything that happened back then was probably orchestrated by Nyarlathotep. Based on the current clues, it was Swollen Woman who initially granted power to Sawada Tomohiko and gave him that large sword. Then she tried to manipulate Otonashi Takuya into becoming the second Sawada Tomohiko. Sawada Tomohiko and the Godless Priest dying in the Shrine were most likely the work of Swollen Woman. So, I believe Swollen Woman manipulated Kanna Ryoko into making those unusual actions!"

"Even if that's true, what can we do about it? We can't just go looking for trouble with Swollen Woman," Yoh Asakura couldn't help but comment.

However, Yin En's eyes lit up, and he said, "Have you all forgotten an important NPC - Sawada Tomohiko? And if I remember correctly, Kanna Ryoko should have had feelings for Sawada Tomohiko!"

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, realizing Yin En's idea.

"If that's the case, Kanna Ryoko might regret her actions from back then. So, we can appeal to her emotions and reason, informing her about what happened to Sawada Tomohiko, who became Killer Demon. Kanna Ryoko should be moved by that, and then we can rely on luck. We can send the person among us with the highest persuasion skill and preferably some psychology skill to try to convince Kanna Ryoko to lift the curse on Aoki's group. How does that sound?" Yin En suggested.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow and smiled, "That's not a bad idea. After all, in the Cthulhu RPG Game, the Dice Maiden rules all. If we get a critical success, we might persuade Kanna Ryoko. But my persuasion skill is a bit low, and it's a big responsibility."

"In that case, I'll do it. My persuasion skill is at 80, and I have some psychology skill," Chen Wenbin spoke up.

After further discussion, the group decided to have Chen Wenbin be the one to persuade Kanna Ryoko.

"So, what's our plan next? We're basically being held captive here by Sawada Tsuo. I believe he will allow only three of us to leave, and the rest will be hostages. So, Chen Wenbin and Yin En will go meet Kanna Ryoko tomorrow. As for the remaining slot, who should we give it to?" Gu Jun asked seriously.

Liu Xing pointed to himself, saying, "If we can only send three people, I think the last slot should go to Otonashi Takuya. After all, he has a long history with Kanna Ryoko. Maybe he can help Chen Wenbin persuade her. Plus, he can contact Aoki's group to keep them calm."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled. Tomorrow, I'll confront Sawada Tsuo and try to negotiate for some benefits. But I think it's going to be tough, as Sawada Tsuo is likely a ruthless individual. However, I'll also try to seek support from Sawada Yinyin. I believe her character is not in favor of her father's actions. So, Sawada Yinyin could become our ally... Let's hope for the best," Yin En said somewhat resignedly.

"Alright, I'll end the Private Room time now," KP Li Shunchan said at the right moment.

After the discussion, everyone retired to their respective rooms for rest.

The next morning, they gathered once more in the living room. Mian Gu Lu and Otonashi Takuya were also present this time.

However, it had to be said that Mian Gu Lu's health was deteriorating rapidly. Not only was her complexion pale, but she also walked with a noticeable unsteadiness, as if she could collapse at any moment.

Yin En, representing the group, explained the results of their previous discussion to Otonashi Takuya and Mian Gu Lu with the cooperation of Liu Xing and others.

"Well, Yin En, are you suggesting that Sawada Tsuo wants to kill me?" Mian Gu Lu asked innocently.

Yin En sighed first and then said helplessly, "Yes, if we can't find a solution to Eldritch God Taketori, Sawada Tsuo will choose to kill you. Given our current situation, we have no way to protect you."

Mian Gu Lu nodded without saying anything, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly became somber.

At this moment, Otonashi Takuya stood up and said, "I believe Kanna Ryoko or Fujiwara Gen'in might have some knowledge about Eldritch God Taketori. After all, they have both lived for centuries as a priestess and Ghoul Elder, which is far better than someone like me, who wasted hundreds of years. So, if I can leave here today, I'll go talk to Kanna Ryoko and Fujiwara Gen'in. Maybe we can get some useful information from them."

Liu Xing was about to speak when Sawada Yinyin entered the room in a hurry.

"Sawada Yinyin, Miss, what brings you here?" Gu Jun, seated at the outermost part of the room, asked.

Sawada Yinyin's face looked serious as she said, "You've probably guessed it, my father doesn't actually want to protect you; he wants to control you, or more specifically, control Mian Gu Lu!"

Yin En nodded and smiled, saying, "We already figured that out, but since you're here, it means you're on our side, right?"

Sawada Yinyin raised an eyebrow and said with some annoyance, "Hey, Yin En, don't be so familiar, and what's with the smile? Also, it's not the right time for jokes. But, of course, I am on your side. Although Mian Gu Lu is a bit clueless, I won't allow my father to harm her!"

"So, Miss Sawada Yinyin, do you have any good ideas right now?" Liu Xing quickly asked.

Sawada Yinyin looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "Well, I haven't thought of a solution yet. After all, this is Sawada Family's stronghold, heavily fortified. I also don't know where the blind spots are for the surveillance cameras here. Sneaking out is nearly impossible. As for a direct assault, there's even less chance. You should know that according to my information, my father has gathered all the personnel of the Red Eagle Security Company here. Besides, given Mian Gu Lu's current condition, she probably isn't fit for strenuous activity."

After Sawada Yinyin's reminder, Liu Xing and the others noticed Mian Gu Lu's current physical condition wasn't suitable for strenuous activity, making it almost impossible for her to escape.

"So, what should we do now? Just stay here and wait for the worst?" Chen Wenbin sighed, expressing his helplessness.

Sawada Yinyin thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Yin En, you come with me to meet my father. Let's try to persuade him together; it might work. But the most important thing is to figure out how to deal with the threat of Eldritch God Taketori."

"We've already discussed that we want to ask your father to go to the Godless Shrine and seek help from the shrine's priestess, Kanna Ryoko. After all, Kanna Ryoko is a priestess," Yin En replied.

However, what surprised Liu Xing and the others was that when Sawada Yinyin heard Kanna Ryoko's name, her eyebrows furrowed, and she spoke with nervousness, "What? How do you know the name Kanna Ryoko?"

The group exchanged puzzled glances, not expecting Sawada Yinyin to react so strongly to Kanna Ryoko's name.

Liu Xing exchanged a glance with Yin En, and Yin En quickly explained, "Yinyin, we already know what happened back then. Otonashi Takuya is the descendant of your ancestor, Sawada Tomohiko, and he served as Tomohiko Sawada's guard."

Hearing this, Sawada Yinyin was once again shocked, looking at Otonashi Takuya without knowing what to say.

Otonashi Takuya then uttered four words, "Defend the Black Crow."

Upon hearing these four words from Otonashi Takuya, Sawada Yinyin calmed down and said, "I see. So, Otonashi Takuya, your strength is so formidable because you and my predecessor, Sawada Tomohiko, are both powerful individuals who have lived for centuries."

Sawada Yinyin sighed and continued, "Since you already know what happened back then, I won't go into details. Yes, the Sawada Family wasn't as noble as it seemed. In fact, my ancestor, the so-called 'Great Hero' Tomohiko Sawada, was actually a scoundrel who sacrificed people to Eldritch God for power!"

The group was shocked by Sawada Yinyin's explosive revelation.

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow and asked Sawada Yinyin, "Miss Sawada Yinyin, are you saying that those mercenaries who disappeared at the beginning were actually sacrificed to Eldritch God by Sawada Tomohiko?"

Sawada Yinyin sighed again and nodded, saying, "Yes, those mercenaries were sacrificed by my ancestor, Sawada Tomohiko, to the Eldritch God named Sulu. That's how Sawada Tomohiko gained such immense power and that large sword. Moreover, the more people Sawada Tomohiko killed with that sword, the more power it gave him in return. So, after dealing with the Demon, he personally took action during the reckoning."

"And after that, Sawada Tomohiko was gradually driven mad by the power, and his mind was gradually controlled by that large sword. It was only when the late Tomohiko Sawada, who realized something was amiss." Sawada Yinyin added.

Undoubtedly, Sawada Yinyin's words had left the group stunned.

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