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

Chapter 60 module finished, time for Chapter 60, Bai Xi.

[Jump cut check = 26/80, successful on difficult]

[Ghoul Attack Check = 16/75, Success on Hard]

[With the same success level, player Bai Xi's skill level is higher, resulting in a successful counterattack. This attack only dealt damage to Bai Xi.]

Bai Xi slashed at the ghoul's arm with his folding knife, the sound of the knife scraping against the metal prosthetic body making a teeth-grinding noise and sparking violently.

【伤害检定=2d6+2d4+1=6+2+4+2+1=15点伤害，受到9点手臂护甲减免，共造成6点HP伤害】

As the prompt subtitles sounded, Bai Xi quickly retreated, staring at the steel ghoul fully revealed in the cold wind, and felt numb again.

"So, you're saying a ghoul piloting a Gundam is definitely doomed to fail?"

Bai Xi asked numbly.

[Are you kidding me? This tiny thing is supposed to be a Gundam? And they've only modified the body and limbs; the brain and organs haven't been changed yet.]

"So it's MetalGarurumon! What's the difference? Tell me, what the hell is 9 points of armor? And this cybernetic body, one hit and I'm done for!"

Ah, mainly because the system determined that this matches the difficulty level of the Sword of Darkness.

In other words, it's actually still within the bounds of the law. You know me, if I were to release them without any scruples, the number of Shocker combatants on the field right now would be at least a platoon.

Listening to that dog KP's heartless words, Bai Xi felt waves of high blood pressure.

Coach, why are my enemies always piloting Gundams?

I'd like to open one too! If you don't have one, a prosthetic body will do!

[Heh, go ask Serapace to make it for you.]

KP chuckled, indicating that he wasn't buying it and thwarted Baek Hee's plan.

But KP, does that thing even eat bread? And where would they get a prosthetic body in 1923 Berlin? Did I wander into the wrong cyberpunk set?

[Uh, his stomach wasn't actually modified with a prosthetic, so he does need to eat bread. As for the art style...]

[Hey bro, are you kidding me? This is Cthulhu, the 1920s, full of alien races with bizarre tech trees. What's wrong with ghouls getting mechanical ascension?]

What you said makes such a damn good point that I'm speechless.

Looking at the still silent steel ghoul opposite her, Jiang Lingyi couldn't help but turn around and glance at Bai Xi.

"You've fought before, what's your battle plan?"

Bai Xi was silent at first, seemingly suffering from a toothache, and then sighed.

"You definitely can't win; you don't have enough damage. That thing has 9 points of damage reduction on its hands, and its head is the weakest, but I reckon it still has 3 or 4 points."

"I don't know how long the health bar is. Let me think, if possible, I could help with some crowd control."

"it is good."

Jiang Lingyi nodded slightly, while Bai Xi called out to the opposite side from afar:

"Hey! Bro! We've never had a grudge against each other, so how about you give me one? I'll treat you well when I get out of here."

The steel ghoul did not respond to him, but silently raised its mechanical claw.

At the same time, he strode forward once again.

Faced with this scene, Bai Xi did not hesitate to take a step back and shield Jiang Lingyi in front of him.

"Jiang Lingyi! Help me!"

"Ugh, you're really annoying. I'm becoming more and more certain of that now."

Jiang Lingyi sighed helplessly, looked at the ghoul, and then reached out her hand.

"I've seen plenty of people dismantle Gundams with their bare hands, but that doesn't mean I can do it. I'd probably die from one blow."

She muttered to herself, but still nimbly took a step forward, charging straight at the ghoul.

"But since it's just a game, I'll go crazy with you."

So he strode forward, bent his knees, and crawled under the ghoul.

The dice made a clattering sound.

[Ghoul Attack Check = 52/75, Normal Success]

Jiang Lingyi's dodge check score was 30/90, successful on difficulty.

[The battle is over; Jiang Lingyi is unharmed.]

So, he easily dodged the ghoul's attack, turned around, and found himself behind the steel monster that had difficulty turning around.

"As expected, without lubricant, prosthetic bodies are just useless junk in terms of precision."

Jiang Lingyi's calm voice came, and in an instant, her hands had already caught the ghoul from behind!

[Confrontation! Due to the current state, the ghoul receives a penalty die.]

[Jiang Lingyi's grappling check score = 29/80, successful on difficulty]

[Ghoul Strength Check = 8 (77) = 77/130, Normal Success]

[The confrontation is successful. The ghoul and Jiang Lingyi are temporarily unable to move. The grappling confrontation will begin again each time they move.]

"Baek Hee!"

"Here it comes! Holy crap, they can really dismantle a Gundam with their bare hands!"

As Bai Xi shouted, he leaped up without hesitation and swung his folding knife toward the neck of the ghoul that was bound to be hit!

[Vital point hit!]

【伤害检定=2d6+3d4+1=4+4+4+2+4+1=19点伤害，受到4点颈部护甲伤害减免，共造成15点伤害！】

Damn it, I've taken 21 hit points and there's still no kill notification? Just how much health does this thing have anyway?!

Even a black goat cub in the ditch might not be as hard as you, Iron Garuru!

The clattering of dice rang out again, and Bai Xi saw Jiang Lingyi's face flush red in an instant, while the ghoul let out a roar.

Then, in an instant, he broke free from Jiang Lingyi's embrace!

The metal prosthetic body formed claws and grabbed at Bai Xi without hesitation!

Seeing this, Bai Xi gritted his teeth, jumped up again, and slashed at the ghoul's neck with his sword once more!

[Jump cut check = 18/80, successful on difficult]

[Ghoul Attack Check = 33/75, Success on Hard]

Bai Xi successfully countered the attack; only Bai Xi inflicted damage.

Okay, I won the bet!

【伤害检定=2d6+3d4+1=5+6+3+4+4+1=23点伤害，由于减伤，总计造成19点伤害！】

Holy crap, how much?!

Bai Xi was astonished by the long string of damage he had dealt. Then, he did a quick calculation and discovered that even with damage reduction, he had dealt a total of 40 damage over three rounds!

This is even when the weapons are inadequate.

That's absolutely outrageous!

Do you even know what the value of a designated God of War card is?

The instant Bai Xi slashed down, a fierce crackling sound of electricity rang out, and countless severed cables appeared on the ghoul's neck.

His movements froze almost instantly, and Bai Xi saw countless sparks flashing across his prosthetic body.

The opponent is about to explode, and you've whittled down their health bar to zero.

Realizing this, Bai Xi and Jiang Lingyi prepared to retreat. But at that moment, the steel ghoul spoke for the first time:

"Bai Xi".

A cold smile suddenly appeared on the steel ghoul's face, and finally, he spoke:

"It seems I can't beat you half to death before saying these things, what a pity. However, the High Priest asked me to pass on a message to you."

"It's getting late. You've been out for too long, and your rebellious phase has lasted too long."

"It's time to go home, Bai Xi. It's time for the kids to go to bed..."

He stopped abruptly before he could finish his sentence.

Bai Xi, expressionless, used a folding knife to cut the last bit of cable around his neck, her touch smooth and effortless.

A ghoul's head fell to the ground. Bai Xi drew his folding knife and deftly picked up the one million marks from the other's body.

Jiang Lingyi was momentarily distracted, and then she saw the subtitles flashing in front of her.

"Bai Xi?"

Jiang Lingyi couldn't help but whisper. Bai Xi, however, only sighed, then raised his head, his expression one of utter disgust, yet still expressionless.

"Yes, I'm here."

He answered calmly, checked the subtitles, and the next moment, the scene before his eyes suddenly blurred, and he entered an endless void.

[Module: Million Mark Debtor Completed]

The incident has been resolved, and all investigators have survived.

[Module Rating: B+]