Relax, I'm not some troublemaker from a role-playing game.

After reading the additional information, Bai Xi looked at Jiang Lingyi.

"This description... it should be a ghoul, right?"

"Hmm, it seems there's no mistake. Two people whose equipment has been cleared fighting a ghoul makes sense."

Jiang Lingyi nodded slightly, agreeing with Bai Xi's judgment.

[Tsk, still the same troublemaker Chaoyou]

KP's displeased voice rang out, and Baek Hee rolled her eyes inwardly.

Anyway, in a team fight, knowing the enemy is a ghoul doesn't really help...

In the Cthulhu Mythos, ghouls are just as common as the Deep Ones...

How common is it?

As a mythical creature, he could even be killed by a person with bare hands and fists!

Grab a knife, and unless you're tricked by the dice maker, you can almost always win a 1v1!

Now I know why KP wouldn't let me take the sword... If he really dared to let me take the sword, then Bai Xi would have to show me what the true value of the Sword of Absolute Darkness is.

A single leaping attack will deal over 20 damage. A ghoul? I thought it was a speed bump!

"However, to be honest, two people fighting a ghoul seems a bit like imprisonment for the ghoul. I guess they'll use a balance patch to slightly increase its strength?"

Bai Xi closed the task panel as he spoke. Jiang Lingyi didn't even lift her eyelids, simply saying calmly:

"Yeah... the speed mentioned in the information is part of the balance patch. And I reckon ghouls aren't afraid of the cold either."

"So, Baek Hee, we're in deep trouble."

"what?"

Bai Xi was stunned for a moment, and then a gust of cold wind blew by, the biting cold making Bai Xi's eyes widen instantly.

Berlin winters are cold, and this year seems especially so. When the cold wind blows, you, dressed lightly, feel the chill.

[Physical fitness test = 74/35, failed, 1 HP deducted, current HP 8/9]

You are experiencing a "cold" state.

[Cold Status: All Dexterity checks incur a penalty roll. A Constitution check is performed every hour. Failure results in a deduction of 1 HP, while success does not deduct any HP. You will not take cold damage when near a fire source.]

Grass!

Bai Xi finally remembered her most fatal flaw.

This card is great in every way, except for its low constitution, making it an extremely fragile character with incredibly low health!

He glanced back at Jiang Lingyi and saw that she seemed completely unaffected. Jiang Lingyi glanced at Bai Xi and said calmly:

"My physique is 70, and this is the function of the vehicle card."

Damn it, how can the differences between people be so vast?!

Feeling the malice emanating from this module once again, Bai Xi felt tears welling up in his eyes. But after a moment, he composed himself, exhaled softly, and adopted a serious expression.

"I feel like this mod is targeting me."

[Would you believe me if I said this assessment was specifically for investigators with unique titles?]

Speak like a human.

The ELO system thinks you've won a bit too much.

I knew it!

"Otherwise, what do you intend to do? Comrade Bai Xi, a great responsibility is about to be entrusted to you!"

"Do I look like someone who can shoulder great responsibilities?"

Can't you handle it?

KP asked a puzzled question: "Do you really understand the significance of a unique title?"

[This is the ticket to becoming a legendary investigator, Baek Hee!]

What the hell?

For a moment, Bai Xi froze on the spot.

"You mean, the legendary investigator?!"

"Is that the ultimate goal of all the investigators?"

Yes, only players who obtain the unique title will have the opportunity to acquire the title of Legendary Investigator at the "Sunset Celebration" hosted by Yog-Sothoth...

Oh, by the way, the Sunset Celebration is an event that's about to start. Doesn't that give you a boost of motivation? This is a privilege that those who only achieved an A-level rating don't get; no matter how high their ranking, they can't earn the title of Legendary Investigator.

[How about it? Don't you really want this title?]

"..."

To be honest, Baek Hee really wanted to retort to KP, saying that he didn't want to.

But his rationality told him... it smells so good.

Legendary Investigator! This title doesn't sound as cool as the Dark Sword, but in any Clash of Clans dungeon, this title is more useful than anything else just by being there!

The ultimate medal of honor for all investigators; every legendary investigator represents a hunter who moves with ease in the shadows, a seasoned handler of mythical creatures.

It could even be said to be something every investigator dreams of.

Bai Xi really wanted this thing. After all, the last legendary investigator was Randolph Carter. If he got this title, wouldn't that mean he could compete with Love Craft's alt account?

[Anyway, good luck! If you can successfully clear the stage despite being targeted, it will help when you're ranked as a Legendary Investigator.]

"Why does this sound like an end-of-year performance review?"

Bai Xi subconsciously made a sarcastic remark, then exhaled and his expression turned serious.

"Can we speedrun this, Jiang Lingyi?"

Then, Bai Xi turned to Jiang Lingyi and asked her this question.

Jiang Lingyi turned around, glanced at Bai Xi, and understood immediately: "Are you planning to play seriously now?"

"Yeah, this mod isn't very friendly to me. Since it's not friendly, there's no need to force myself to suffer, right?"

Bai Xi shrugged and said casually, a smile appearing on his face.

"So let's finish this quickly."

"Hmm... So where are you planning to look for that ghoul comrade?"

Jiang Lingyi looked around, saw that even the streets were sparsely populated, shook her head, and said softly.

"Bread shops usually have ovens."

Bai Xi paused for a moment, then said, "Where there's an oven, there's fire."

"He stole our Mark, and I have a strong reason to suspect one thing... that his next move is likely to be the bakery."

"What's the reason?"

"I doubt the author of this module would write it this way."

Jiang Lingyi was silent for a moment, then couldn't help but sigh softly.

Sometimes I really don't know what to say about this guy... but I have to admit, his logic is actually quite correct.

"Well then, tell me your plan. Let me see just how much of a troublemaker you are."

Jiang Lingyi stretched out her hand, gesturing to Bai Xi that "please begin your performance."

Bai Xi glanced back at her [Favored One] status and sighed once again, "It's so good not to have a different character card..."

Then, he cleared his throat and spoke seriously:

"Did you know? There's a spell that's as convenient as a cell phone. All cultists like to have one on hand so they can easily communicate with each other, like having a secret meeting. The atmosphere is incredibly secretive..."

"This spell is called Candlelight Communication. It can be used as long as there is fire, and if it is a deep spell, it can also establish one-way communication, just like spying, and the other party can't turn it off even if they want to."

For a moment, Jiang Lingyi seemed to be deep in thought.

KP, on the other hand, made a shameful statement:

[Are you going to use some kind of supernatural spell again?]

[Damn it, I still remember your newbie group chanting Azathoth!]

"Haha, that's not true at all. I'm a law-abiding player."

Bai Xi said shyly, "How could I possibly do such a thing?"

"So, of course I obtained the spell incantations through Serpes's proper channels before reciting them!"

He spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and with righteous indignation. KP, after a moment of silence, slowly typed out a single character:

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