ushernet Chapter 382: The Little Girl in Green
Chapter 382: The Little Girl in Green
Chapter 382: The Little Girl in Green
When conflicts arise between two important NPCs from the same faction, it becomes an incredibly difficult choice for the players, especially when it involves deep-seated animosity, with one NPC seeking to kill another.
Faced with such a situation, players have only two options. One is to help both NPCs reconcile, but considering the current circumstances, unless Gangzi is proven innocent of Troll’s murder, Hu Cang is unlikely to spare Zhong Rensan. Based on the known clues, the probability of Gangzi being killed by Troll is upwards of ninety percent, with virtually no other possibilities.
Therefore, Liu Xing believes that their best current choice is to take a stand, deciding whether they align with Hu Cang or Zhong Rensan.
However, this is another excruciating decision.
Choosing to side with Hu Cang would mean assisting in Zhong Rensan’s murder. While Zhong Rensan is just an ordinary middle-aged man and killing him should be straightforward, it would put their chances of obtaining Zhong Rensan’s jade pendant in jeopardy. Besides its unique ability to repel insects, the jade pendant’s quality and material alone make it extremely valuable. Zhong Rensan would likely hide it away, and only by defeating Troll could they make him reveal its location. Liu Xing, however, believes that Hu Cang might not wait for that and would act preemptively if they choose to side with him.
On the other hand, if they align with Zhong Rensan, it will inevitably lead to a rift with Hu Cang. They would likely be expelled from Hu Cang’s home, which currently serves as their respawn point in this module. Every time they experience temporal distortion or an unexpected death, they return to Hu Cang’s home. Facing Hu Cang afterward would be awkward, and he might even set traps for them.
Even if they side with Zhong Rensan, Hu Cang is unlikely to abandon his plan to kill him. This would lead to a never-ending pursuit, especially with Hu Li as a formidable ally. Liu Xing is certain that Hu Cang would turn against them if he promises to continue his alliance with Hu Li.
Therefore, whether they choose Hu Cang or Zhong Rensan, there are pros and cons. However, given the current circumstances, Liu Xing leans more towards supporting Hu Cang. After all, they have already established a working relationship with him, and their cooperation with Hu Li largely depends on Hu Cang. Until they acquire the strength to confront Hu Li directly, Liu Xing believes it’s best not to sever ties with Hu Cang.
However, Liu Xing also knows that even with their support, Hu Cang’s plan to kill Zhong Rensan won’t be easy. Zhong Rensan has a Troll by his side, who is unlikely to let Hu Cang kill him easily. Moreover, who can guarantee that Zhong Rensan doesn’t have other tricks up his sleeve?
Most importantly, Liu Xing is certain that Zhong Rensan, as an important NPC in this module, has a storyline. Even if they let Hu Cang kill Zhong Rensan after obtaining the jade pendant, they would miss out on valuable information, particularly exclusive information held by Zhong Rensan.
Thinking about all this, Liu Xing can’t help but feel a headache coming on.
The atmosphere has also become tense, as Zhang Jingxu and the others are wrestling with the decision of which side to choose, just as Liu Xing is.
As for Hu Cang, he watches Liu Xing’s group with a serious expression, eager to know their decision.
Liu Xing sighs inwardly and realizes he must step up, set the pace, and make a decision. In the Cthulhu RPG Game, one of the worst things is for players who should be on the same side to end up on opposing sides.
So, at this moment, the first person to make a decision will likely determine where the others stand.
With that in mind, Liu Xing was about to speak up when he noticed a young girl skipping past the clinic’s entrance.
A little girl?!
Seeing their unanimous decision, Liu Xing smiled and said, "It seems we’re all on the same side. I agree with your thoughts. We’ll support Hu Cang, but we’ll need to obtain that jade pendant from Zhong Rensan first. Afterward, we can let Hu Cang proceed with seeking revenge against Zhong Rensan. So when we go back, let’s make our stance clear to Hu Cang and try to ensure he doesn’t take hasty actions against Zhong Rensan."
Zhang Jingxu and the others nodded in agreement with Liu Xing’s plan.
At that moment, Liu Xing’s peripheral vision caught sight of the little girl in green once more.
The girl had blended into the crowd again, so Liu Xing didn’t have time to inform Zhang Jingxu and the others. He hurriedly chased after the girl.
Zhang Jingxu and the rest, seeing Liu Xing suddenly take off, understood that he had spotted the green-clad girl. They followed suit.
Finally, in front of a popcorn stand, Liu Xing managed to catch up with the little girl in green.
However, upon seeing the girl, Liu Xing was momentarily stunned. In simple terms, this little girl was incredibly beautiful, like a porcelain doll, exuding an ethereal aura. His initial thoughts of a strategic advantage faded, replaced by a strange sense of admiration.
Moreover, Liu Xing detected a unique fragrance emanating from the girl, reminiscent of flowers and grass.
So, all things considered, Liu Xing was certain that this little girl in green was a mythical creature, and he even began to suspect that she might be an incarnation of Nyarlathotep.
Zhang Jingxu and the others had also caught up by now.
Like Liu Xing, they were shocked upon seeing the little girl in green, and when they regained their senses, they instinctively took a step back.
After all, this green-clad little girl clearly wasn’t human, so it was wise to be cautious.
At that moment, the green-clad girl pointed at the popcorn and said, "I want this."
Zhang Jingxu and the others exchanged glances and then, with Zhang Jingxu taking the lead, purchased a bag of popcorn for the green-clad girl.
Zhang Jingxu then smiled and said, "Hello there, little girl. Judging by your appearance, you’re probably not a local from Panlong Town, are you?"
The green-clad girl nodded and replied with a smile, "Of course not. I’m definitely not from Panlong Town because I’m not even human."
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