Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 106: A Reputation Well-Earned

Archaeologists and Occultists are undoubtedly the riskiest professions in the world of Cthulhu RPG Game, and they are also the ultimate party wipeout engines. After all, in the world of Cthulhu RPG Game, these two professions are either courting death or well on their way to it.

Most scenarios in the Cthulhu RPG Game involve some level of mystery and ancient legends. For Archaeologists and Occultists, this inevitably leads to research and exploration. And then... well, there is no "then."

As a result, Liu Xing felt that the difficulty of the third promotion game was steadily increasing. After all, the combination of an Archaeologist and an Occultist is like combining two dangerous weapons. Who knows what kind of trouble they might stir up?

Moreover, Liu Xing also saw a significant issue with the team composition this time. A Doctor, a Psychiatrist, a Pharmacist, an Archaeologist, an Occultist, and a Company Manager—all support-oriented professions. While all players had temporarily gained firearm proficiency skills this time, who could guarantee that there would be enough bullets on Sky Floating Island? In case firearms or ammunition ran out, the players without combat abilities would be helpless.

This was a combat-oriented Cthulhu RPG Game scenario. Players without combat abilities would essentially be rolling dice with each step, hoping they wouldn't die in the next moment.

"KP, we need to start a Private Room session," Ji Wu, sitting across from Liu Xing, suddenly spoke up.

"Sure, but keep in mind that you have only four minutes left before you can start parachuting," KP Luo Luo said with a smile.

Ji Wu nodded and then smiled at everyone, saying, "I never expected us to be chosen by Nyarlathotep this time. It seems that our chances in this third promotion game are slim. However, theoretically, we still have a chance to succeed..."

"Hehe, my friend, you're being too optimistic. The so-called 'theoretically' is equivalent to 'impossible' here. After all, this is Nyarlathotep's playground, not your local kindergarten. Even if there are twenty-five diamonds on Sky Floating Island, I think the most we can easily get is five diamonds. And these five diamonds are nothing more than a scheme to sow discord!" The one who retorted Ji Wu was none other than Ai Mei, who was sitting next to Liu Xing. Liu Xing didn't expect Ai Mei, who appeared to be a friendly neighbor, to have a sharp tongue.

However, Ai Mei's blunt response made the atmosphere awkward all of a sudden. Pei Si, sitting on Liu Xing's other side, seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. Zhu Yan Yu, sitting across from them, was deep in thought. He Wei wore a friendly smile but didn't seem inclined to speak.

Seeing Ai Mei and Ji Wu confronting each other across the table, Liu Xing knew it was time for him to intervene.

"Um, what Ai Mei said is quite right. Given Nyarlathotep's personality, he definitely won't allow us to easily collect all twenty-five diamonds. I also support the idea of collecting a maximum of five diamonds with the lowest risk. After all, five diamonds are enough to complete the game directly, and this will lead to internal strife among us, possibly even making us turn against each other. This is precisely what Nyarlathotep wants to see," Liu Xing's words earned him an approving look from Ai Mei.

However, Liu Xing wasn't here to take sides but to mediate the conflict. So, Liu Xing changed the subject and continued, "However, Ji Wu makes a valid point too. Where there's a will, there's a way. We still have a chance to obtain these twenty-five diamonds, albeit not a very high one. Regardless, the six of us should stick together. Therefore, I personally suggest that we form a temporary alliance. Given the current situation, it's a win-win for all, and I believe everyone understands that."

Liu Xing's words finally had some effect, and both Ai Mei and Ji Wu nodded, putting an end to their confrontation. After all, they realized that this wasn't the time to create conflicts.

Moreover, everyone knew that in the Cthulhu RPG Game, being alone meant almost certain death, especially in this third promotion game.

"I think Liu Xing is right; we need to unite now. I support Liu Xing's idea of forming a temporary alliance," He Wei, who had been observing the situation, spoke up.

The remaining four also nodded, indicating their agreement with forming a temporary alliance... temporary being the keyword.

After all, they were all strangers, and they were in a deadly game. How could anyone trust others completely? Forming a temporary alliance was already a significant step, as everyone knew that someone would undoubtedly try to further their own progress at the expense of others.

"Well then, let's establish a few temporary rules now. Firstly, the distribution of diamonds will prioritize the person who finds them. However, if a diamond is under the control of a mythical creature, the person who contributes the most will receive the diamond. Does anyone object to this?" Liu Xing voiced his thoughts.

The group nodded in agreement.

Liu Xing continued, "Secondly, even though we are a temporary alliance, we still need to trust each other to some extent. So, if anyone tries to attack a teammate, we will collectively retaliate and make them pay the price."

"Liu Xing is right. No one likes a traitor. I support Liu Xing's idea, and if anyone dares to backstab us, I will personally make sure they regret it!" Ji Wu said firmly.

However, Liu Xing's next words made Ji Wu somewhat awkward, "Um, the last point, I want to clarify that I'm not targeting Pei Si and Ji Wu specifically. It's just that everyone knows how formidable Archaeologists and Occultists can be. So, I believe we need to keep a close eye on them, maybe even have a two-on-one watch. I hope Ji Wu and Pei Si will cooperate."

Immediately, Ai Mei and the others nodded, leaving Pei Si and Ji Wu slightly bemused.

"Well, my Archaeologist has always been discriminated against in various ways, and now I have nothing to say. But I'm willing to cooperate because I don't want to court death. In the last promotion game, the party wipeout was my doing. I took a jade pendant from an ancient tomb, which attracted a horde of Formless Offspring..." Pei Si said with a helpless expression.

Ji Wu shrugged and added, "Alright, I'm willing to cooperate as well. After all, I'm in a similar boat to Pei Si. In the last promotion game, I triggered a plot point and released dozens of Ghoul by accident, causing a massive party wipeout."

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow; these Archaeologists and Occultists certainly lived up to their reputation.

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