Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 341: Contents of the Second Letter

Chapter 341: Contents of the Second Letter

"It’s Shoggoth," Alice said.

Then, Alice proceeded to explain the situation of Shoggoth to everyone present.

Zhang Jingxu seemed to have an epiphany and chimed in, "I see, these mythical creatures are Shoggoths. My master once mentioned that Shoggoths are a peculiar kind of mythical creature. Unlike other mythical creatures that only appear in specific environments, Shoggoths can be found in various parts of the world, whether it’s in deserts or icy mountains, oceans or rainforests. However, what surprises me is that Shoggoths have been in existence for so long and are somehow connected to the Ancient One. Initially, my master believed that Shoggoths were alchemical creations by Wizards."

Alice nodded in agreement, "Exactly, even before this, my master suspected that Shoggoths might be magical beings created by ancient Wizards. Many powerful Wizards have Shoggoths as their servants, and some Wizards have even developed spells to tame them. But we never imagined that Shoggoths had a connection with the Ancient One. However, it’s not entirely surprising since the Ancient One is such a mysterious race."

Unconsciously, the conversation had drifted off-topic.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

However, Zhang Jingxu quickly realized this, especially since he was holding the letter in his hand.

So, Zhang Jingxu cleared his throat and continued, "Um, let’s get back to discussing the contents of this letter. To return to the main point, at that time, the villagers of Fisher’s Village discovered that a Shoggoth had emerged from that sinkhole. As a result, the villagers of Fisher’s Village were too scared to explore the sinkhole further. After all, everyone feared being attacked by Shoggoths. However, as you can see, Fisher’s Village is not that large, and the sudden appearance of a sinkhole was a cause for concern. Inoue Kenjiro was worried that if the sinkhole was indeed dangerous, it could lead to the destruction of Fisher’s Village, and there would be no escape."

"So, Inoue Kenjiro gathered some brave villagers from Fisher’s Village and made preparations to explore the sinkhole. However, he couldn’t bring himself to enter the sinkhole directly because, at first glance, it seemed bottomless, and the area around the sinkhole was covered in black, unidentified liquid. It looked terrifying no matter how you saw it."

"Therefore, Inoue Kenjiro’s plan was to dig next to the sinkhole, creating a tunnel leading to it. However, what surprised Inoue Kenjiro and his group was that they had only dug about a meter when they fell into an underground passage. This took them completely by surprise because the villagers of Fisher’s Village had lived on this small island for years without ever discovering such an extensive underground network."

"The sudden appearance of this passage caught Inoue Kenjiro’s group off guard, forcing them to temporarily return to the surface and rethink their plans. However, it was at this moment that Matsui Ichiro stepped forward and claimed that he knew what lay beneath Fisher’s Village and that only he could deal with the monsters lurking underground."

"While Inoue Kenjiro had his doubts, considering Matsui Ichiro as something of a charlatan, Matsui Ichiro’s confident and well-prepared speech convinced him to at least listen to Matsui Ichiro’s advice. Matsui Ichiro, however, took this opportunity to propose a condition: if Inoue Kenjiro allowed him to build a so-called temple in Fisher’s Village, Matsui Ichiro would reveal the truth to him."

"Before this, Matsui Ichiro had repeatedly expressed his desire to build a temple, which, in reality, was nothing more than a large building. However, the symbolic significance of this temple was evident. As the de facto Village Chief of Fisher’s Village at the time, Inoue Kenjiro had consistently rejected Matsui Ichiro’s request to prevent the further expansion of Matsui Ichiro’s influence in Fisher’s Village."

"But now, Inoue Kenjiro was concerned that something dangerous might be in the sinkhole, posing a potentially devastating threat to Fisher’s Village. Therefore, he reluctantly agreed to Matsui Ichiro’s condition. This was when Matsui Ichiro finally revealed the underground situation of Fisher’s Village, in simple terms: Fisher’s Village was built on a small island used by a sea deity to imprison monsters. These monsters were the rebellious ones who had betrayed the sea deity."

"When they returned to the surface, Matsui Ichiro taunted Inoue Kenjiro with a few words. Inoue Kenjiro, already irritable due to the Shoggoth situation, nearly lashed out at Matsui Ichiro but was restrained by the surrounding villagers. Matsui Ichiro, realizing he couldn’t match Inoue Kenjiro’s physical strength, chose to flee instead."

"After driving Matsui Ichiro away, Inoue Kenjiro went home and prepared a small oxygen tank and a diving gear. These items had been given to him by Li Yongjie, who, being a ship captain, understood their importance for a fisherman like Inoue Kenjiro. Li Yongjie had arranged for these items to be delivered to Inoue Kenjiro shortly after leaving Fisher’s Village."

"Once prepared, Inoue Kenjiro returned to the underground passage, ready to explore the unknown underground world. It’s worth noting that in the letter, Inoue Kenjiro mentioned that when he entered the tunnel alone for the first time, he regretted it immensely. After all, he knew that Shoggoths might be lurking inside, and he felt powerless to confront them on his own."

"Therefore, Inoue Kenjiro was torn between continuing his journey, possibly encountering Shoggoths and facing certain danger, or leaving the tunnel. He feared being ridiculed by Matsui Ichiro if he chose to leave, which would likely diminish his prestige in Fisher’s Village. In the end, Inoue Kenjiro, who had a strong sense of pride, decided to press on."

"At this point, Lu Tianya couldn’t help but comment to Zhang Jingxu, ’It seems that Inoue Kenjiro is quite similar to you, both willing to sacrifice everything for their pride. If we manage to survive and leave Fisher’s Village, I’ll definitely buy you some insurance. Who knows, I might get rich overnight.’"

"Zhang Jingxu raised an eyebrow and shook his head, saying, ’No, no, I’m not like Inoue Kenjiro. While I believe that maintaining one’s pride is important as a man, life is even more precious. If there’s no imminent danger to life, I’d prioritize saving face. But if it came to a life-or-death situation, I’d choose the most practical option, even if it meant setting aside my pride. Of course, if it’s for your sake, I’d be willing to part with this life.’"

"Alright, another dose of sweetness."

Liu Xing gave Zhang Jingxu a look that seemed to say, ’Just as expected,’ and said with a hint of exasperation, "Hey, hey, Zhang Jingxu, can you guys pay attention to the seriousness of the situation here? We’re discussing matters of life and death, and you’re flirting."

Zhang Jingxu’s face turned red, and he quickly said, "Um, after Inoue Kenjiro made his decision, he began to explore the tunnels. He meticulously recorded their directions and, upon leaving the tunnels, drew a map, which is the paper on the table. Although Inoue Kenjiro didn’t encounter Shoggoths during his multiple trips into the tunnels, he did hear the sound of Shoggoths moving. One time, the sound seemed to be very close, perhaps just one or two meters away from him, which terrified him."

"Fortunately, Inoue Kenjiro never directly encountered Shoggoths. However, during this time, his wife’s behavior became increasingly strange. This led Inoue Kenjiro to suspect that someone had been approaching his wife while he was in the tunnels."

"Then, one night, when Inoue Kenjiro got up to use the bathroom, he found that his wife was not at home. This raised suspicions, so Inoue Kenjiro left his home and followed his wife’s footprints to a beach area. From behind some bushes, Inoue Kenjiro overheard his wife apparently talking to someone else."

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