Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

To put it simply, the sole purpose of the Yis People’s arrival in human society is to research human technology, culture, and historical progress. Therefore, after taking over a human body, the Yis People only maintain relationships with their "family" and wholeheartedly devote themselves to research.

However, Professor Yang, as Liu Xing sees him now, has become a doctor dedicated to "treating" internet-addicted teenagers, without any awareness of being a Yis Person, and has not shouldered the mission of the Yis People at all.

Overall, Liu Xing feels more and more that Professor Yang is not a genuine Yis Person.

"Okay, I’ll demonstrate the effect of the Electric Therapy Device for you now, so you’ll have a more direct impression," Professor Yang said, turning on the device beside him.

The dark blue electric light instantly covered the internet-addicted teenager on the bed, and due to the electrical stimulation, the teenager’s body began to twitch uncontrollably, with increasing amplitude. However, the dark blue electric light, like a silkworm cocoon, permanently enveloped the teenager, beautiful and eerie.

"Don’t worry, although the electric therapy looks terrifying, it doesn’t cause any pain to the patients. They’ll only feel a numbness throughout their body, which can effectively help them relax and reduce their dependence on the internet, achieving a certain degree of internet addiction rehabilitation," Professor Yang explained to Liu Xing, who looked shocked.

Liu Xing nodded, speechless.

Professor Yang knew Liu Xing was still in shock, so he didn’t say anything else and directly turned on the Electric Therapy Devices beside the other internet-addicted teenagers.

As a result, ten dark blue electric "silkworm cocoons" silently twitched on the beds in the treatment area.

At this moment, KP Ghost spoke up, "OK, I didn’t expect the first Judgment in this escape game to be a SAN value check, but I suppose it’s within expectations. Since player Liu Xing’s three views have been affected by the sci-fi scene in front of him, please conduct a SAN value check, with a successful reduction of 1 point and a failed reduction of 1d5 points."

Liu Xing, 54/60, succeeded.

"Ah, just a little short, so Liu Xing only lost 1 point of SAN value, congratulations," KP Ghost said, although Liu Xing could detect a hint of disappointment in his tone.

However, Liu Xing really felt like he had lost SAN value this time, as the scene in front of him was too sci-fi and eerie.

To know that Liu Xing had only felt some fear when seeing creatures like Formless Offspring and Ghoul, but now, Liu Xing’s three views were truly shattered.

It’s unknown how much time passed before the "electric therapy" finally ended.

The internet-addicted teenagers who had undergone "electric therapy" were, as Professor Yang had said, unharmed and didn’t need Professor Yang’s assistance. They quietly got off their beds, lined up in order of height, and walked out of the treatment area.

"You see, Liu Xing, my electrotherapy treatment has been extremely successful. This batch of patients will be ready to be discharged in two days after their final electrotherapy session," Professor Yang said with a sense of accomplishment.

Liu Xing nodded and forced a smile, saying, "Professor Yang, you’re right, I’ve seen how effective your electrotherapy treatment is today. However, I’m a bit concerned that the electric current might be too strong. What if the Electric Therapy Device malfunctions one day and the patients get hurt?"

"It’s impossible," Professor Yang replied confidently. "These Electric Therapy Devices are highly advanced and will automatically cut off power in case of a malfunction, so it’s impossible for accidents to happen. You can rest assured, Liu Xing."

Liu Xing saw that Professor Yang was confident and could only agree, saying, "I see, I feel better now. I was worried that if I operated the device incorrectly, an accident might happen, and that would be bad for your reputation, Professor Yang."

"Don’t worry, these Electric Therapy Devices are safe and won’t cause any accidents. I’ll go send these patients back to class now. After all, they’re still students, and their studies can’t be neglected, even if they’re undergoing treatment," Professor Yang said as he prepared to take the ten internet-addicted teenagers who had finished their electrotherapy out of the treatment area.

Liu Xing saw this as an opportunity and quickly asked Professor Yang, "Professor Yang, I think I’ve basically mastered the use of the Electric Therapy Device. Can I treat the three patients outside now?"

Before Liu Xing could contact KP Ghost, KP Ghost took the initiative to contact Liu Xing, saying, "Player Liu Xing, please proceed with the persuasion judgment now."

Liu Xing, 2/50, achieved great success!

Liu Xing was overjoyed, not expecting his luck to be so good at this critical moment. This meant he had secured his position.

"Ah, okay, operating the Electric Therapy Device is actually quite simple. Let the three patients outside lie down on their beds and close their eyes. The electrotherapy process can be frightening for them, so let’s not scare them. By the way, the three patients outside are new admissions today, and this is their first electrotherapy session, so Liu Xing, remember to adjust the electric current to the lowest level," Professor Yang thought for a moment before agreeing to let Liu Xing take charge of treating Zhang Jingxu and the others, partly because of Liu Xing’s successful persuasion.

Liu Xing nodded and patted his chest, saying, "Don’t worry, Professor Yang, I’ll complete the mission perfectly."

So, Professor Yang took the internet-addicted teenagers who had finished their electrotherapy out of Treatment Room 1, while Liu Xing brought Zhang Jingxu and the others into the treatment area.

"KP, we need to start the Private Room time," Xue Jingliu said impatiently.

"Liu Xing, what just happened? Why did you have to make a SAN value check?" Zhang Jingxu asked anxiously.

After all, they were the ones who would be undergoing electrotherapy next.

Liu Xing briefly told Zhang Jingxu and the others what had happened earlier and said, "The current situation is that I’ve successfully persuaded Professor Yang to let me treat you, but the problem is, how can I avoid treating you? We need to hurry up and come up with a plan, because Professor Yang will definitely be back within ten minutes."

As soon as Liu Xing finished speaking, KP Ghost said calmly, "I almost forgot we need to make a judgment. Now, please have the four players present elect a representative to roll a 1d20 dice to determine how many minutes it will take for Professor Yang to return to Treatment Room 1."

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