Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls-Chapter 659: One Stone, Four BirdsКлючевые словаDice In The DarknessПоделитьсяКомментарии
Chapter 659: One Stone, Four BirdsКлючевые словаDice In The DarknessПоделитьсяКомментарии
However, no matter what, now that it’s confirmed that Ithaqua is Mysterious Man L, Liu Xing feels that he should keep a distance from Ithaqua, lest he gets dragged into Ithaqua’s "revenge" later.
So, Liu Xing changed to a more inconspicuous location and maintained a certain distance from the crowd. Most importantly, he could escape towards the manor’s main gate at any time.
After all, as a Yis People, Ithaqua’s revenge methods must have been carefully planned to be the most cost-effective. Liu Xing estimated that at least half of the Cult of the Cadaver followers present today would be implicated.
Although Liu Xing could choose to leave this dangerous place now, he felt it necessary to confirm whether Locke had been sent away by Dio, how the Cult of the Cadaver would deal with the troublemaker Dio, and what methods Ithaqua would use to deal with the Cult of the Cadaver.
If things went as expected, Liu Xing thought he should be able to figure out which Great Old One Ithaqua was currently aligned with from his methods.
Know yourself, know your enemy, and you’ll never be in danger.
To be on the safe side, Liu Xing had secretly sent a short message to Wesker, informing him of Dio’s plans, and asking him to bring some people to prepare for the aftermath.
As for why he didn’t contact Chief House, it was because there was no need to alarm him yet. Although Liu Xing knew what was about to happen, it would likely shock the entire England.
After all, some of the people present, apart from being Cult of the Cadaver followers, were also nobles of England. If anything unexpected happened to them, the entire England would be shaken.
Just as Liu Xing was lost in thought, Locke’s son’s wedding ceremony began.
Very quickly, the standard wedding procedure was completed.
Looking at Locke speaking on the wedding stage, Liu Xing knew that Dio was about to make a move, as he saw Dio had already arrived at the side of the wedding stage.
To be on the safe side, Liu Xing prepared to take out his handgun, in case he needed to defend himself. After all, he had entered the manor with Dio, and if the Cult of the Cadaver people had a "rather kill by mistake than miss" mentality, he would have to rely on this handgun to break out of the encirclement.
Just then, a voice sounded in Liu Xing’s ear, "Sir, would you like a glass of champagne?"
Liu Xing’s heart skipped a beat, and he turned to look at the waiter beside him.
It was Ithaqua.
This was also Liu Xing’s first formal meeting with Ithaqua in this module.
Although Liu Xing was startled by Ithaqua, he knew that Ithaqua shouldn’t know his true identity... of course, his true identity referred to his player identity.
With Ithaqua’s abilities, Liu Xing was certain that he already knew he was a police officer from the London police department and Miss Wang’s neighbor. After all, the three robbers that day were sent by Ithaqua, so Ithaqua must know his identity, which was why he came to find him specifically.
And Ithaqua came to find him because Liu Xing was the biggest variable among the people present. Logically, he had no reason to attend this wedding... unless Ithaqua knew Dio or was aware of his agreement with Dio.
Liu Xing used the hand that was about to reach for his handgun to take a glass of champagne, and placed the empty cup on Ithaqua’s tray with his other hand.
Just as Liu Xing was about to nod and smile to indicate that Ithaqua could leave, Ithaqua smiled and said, "Officer Chris, I think it’s time for you to leave. This place isn’t suitable for you to stay for long."
To be honest, Liu Xing didn’t expect Ithaqua to reveal his identity at this time.
So, what did Ithaqua want to do?
Liu Xing furrowed his brow, asking, "Who are you, and how do you know my identity?"
Ithaqua chuckled and said seriously, "Who I am is not important to you, Officer Chris. You don’t need to worry about me exposing your identity, because I’m not your enemy, and I don’t have any intentions that would harm you. I’m advising you to leave for your own safety, as you should also know the dangers that are about to unfold. This place is a tiger’s den for you, and it will take Wesker and his team some time to arrive."
Liu Xing stared at Ithaqua, who was smiling ambiguously.
After a moment, Liu Xing sighed and asked, "How do you know what’s going to happen next?"
Ithaqua smiled again, saying, "I just saw the guest list for today’s wedding and noticed your name, Officer Chris, and Dio’s. I happen to know the story between Dio and Locke, so I naturally know what Dio wants to do today and why he brought you along. Most importantly, you should know who I am and my relationship with Dio and Locke."
Seeing Ithaqua reveal everything, Liu Xing asked straightforwardly, "Ithaqua, what are you, or are you a Ghoul? Why did you send that Crimson Ghoul statue to Dio?"
Facing Liu Xing’s questions, Ithaqua shook his head, saying, "I knew you’d ask me these questions, Officer Chris. Because I’ve remained unchanged in appearance for so many years, it’s normal for you to mistake me for a Ghoul. However, I can clearly tell you that I’m not one of those Ghouls that live underground, nor am I a human like you. As for my true identity, there’s no need to tell you, because even if I did, you wouldn’t understand what it means, and it would only add to your troubles."
"As for why I sent the Crimson Ghoul statue to Dio, I think you should already know, Officer Chris. Simply put, I wanted Dio to become the host of that Crimson Ghoul, because I have a good relationship with it. It became a Crimson Ghoul because of me, so when I got its statue, I wanted to find a suitable new body for it. Unfortunately, many unexpected things happened, and my friend not only failed to obtain Dio’s body but also lost some of its power due to Locke. Now, it’s fallen into the hands of the Cult of the Cadaver, which is very troubling for me."
Liu Xing’s eyebrows furrowed, never expecting that the Crimson Ghoul statue would now fall into the hands of the Cult of the Cadaver. This meant that the family of five in the subway might have already defected to the Cult of the Cadaver.
However, Ithaqua quickly dispelled Liu Xing’s concerns, "Officer Chris, you don’t need to worry. That family of five hasn’t become followers of the Cult of the Cadaver because they’re only half-Ghoul, so the Cult of the Cadaver doesn’t plan to recruit them. They just took away the statue where my friend was staying, and that’s why I’m here today. After Mr. Dio finishes his goal, I’ll take action, but since I didn’t count you in, I might accidentally hurt you, so it’s better for you to keep a distance to avoid any trouble."
Just as Liu Xing was about to say something, a guest suddenly called Ithaqua over, and Ithaqua left with a smile.
Watching Ithaqua’s back, Liu Xing was momentarily undecided.
After all, Ithaqua had just made it clear that they would take action soon, and if Liu Xing was unlucky, he might get hurt. If he failed, his life might be in danger today...
But Liu Xing felt that something was off.
The reason was simple: Liu Xing thought Ithaqua didn’t need to come see him.
From the current situation, Ithaqua could have stayed behind the scenes and didn’t need to reveal themselves here, let alone come to chat with Liu Xing. So Liu Xing was certain that Ithaqua’s actions were likely a trap.
Had Ithaqua discovered his cooperation with Miss Wang?
Unlikely.
Ithaqua was just a mythical creature, and its abilities were far inferior to those of the Great Old One Tsathoggua. Although Ithaqua knew Liu Xing lived across from Miss Wang, it didn’t know the specifics of their relationship.
So Ithaqua might have suspected that Liu Xing had become Miss Wang’s underling and came to test him, trying to dig a pit for him. If it could kill him, that would be perfect; if not, it didn’t matter, since Liu Xing was just an ordinary human to Ithaqua.
Thinking this, Liu Xing glanced around and noticed that the number of Security Guards had increased, and they all had handguns at their waists.
This indicated that the estate’s security level had been raised again.
So, if Liu Xing wanted to leave the estate now, he would likely be searched by the Security Guards. If they found the handgun on him, he would be in grave danger.
It seemed Ithaqua had pointed him down a dead end.
Liu Xing shook his head and quietly moved closer to the crowd, holding his wine glass, so as not to draw attention from the Security Guards.
At this time, Locke’s "speech" was nearing its end.
The real show was about to begin!
A dice-rolling sound echoed!
As the sound ended, Liu Xing saw Dio rush onto the stage, running directly to Locke’s face.
Just as Locke looked confused, not knowing what Dio was up to, Dio pulled out a cross and stabbed Locke.
At the same time, Locke’s microphone broadcast Dio’s voice, "Locke, it’s time to reveal your true face!"
As soon as Dio finished speaking, Locke suddenly disappeared!
It turned out that the Ghoul in EinsCastle was Locke!
However, due to Locke’s sudden disappearance, Dio looked stunned, and the guests below were equally shocked.
The scene was silent as a tomb.
Although the estate was now under the control of the Cult of the Cadaver, it was still nominally owned by the Locke family, and this was Locke’s son’s wedding. Moreover, there were innocent bystanders among the guests, including those with certain social status, which made it difficult for the Cult of the Cadaver to take action against Dio.
As for Locke’s son, he was now sitting on the ground, frightened; Locke’s wife, Rosa, had even fainted, so Locke’s family couldn’t regain control of the situation.
The atmosphere became awkward.
But the awkwardness didn’t last long, as the sound of helicopter rotors made everyone look up at the sky.
Five helicopters were heading towards the wedding venue, and from the open doors, everyone could see masked men holding rifles inside.
Liu Xing knew this was Ithaqua’s "revenge".
Although this method was not very Cthulhu-like for a mythical creature, it was the most effective way to inflict damage, since most Cult of the Cadaver followers were ordinary people who couldn’t withstand bullets.
As Liu Xing realized this, the masked men on the helicopters began to fire.
Liu Xing didn’t hesitate and ran towards the estate’s gate.
At this time, the screams and gunfire behind him were deafening.
Fortunately, Liu Xing had already distanced himself from the crowd, and due to his superior physical abilities, he quickly left the panicked guests behind.
As for counterattacking? Forget it; Liu Xing didn’t think his handgun could match the rifles in the sky.
So, Liu Xing ran wildly towards the gate, but by the time he reached it, a gunfight had already broken out.
[Thanks for reading at Patreon.com/maxnkoga , if you supporting this novel, a heartfelt thankyou, enjoy the content!]
.
!
Chapter 659: One Stone, Four BirdsКлючевые словаDice In The DarknessПоделитьсяКомментарии
Comments