CHAPTER 581: GETTING READY TO TAKE ACTION

Liu Xing raised an eyebrow in surprise as he looked at Hu Li. He hadn’t expected Hu Li to have already joined the China Dao Sect.

And at that moment, Hu Li understood the look in Liu Xing’s eyes. He shrugged and said, "The people from the China Dao Sect invited me to join them, and they offered me really good terms. I don’t have to do much, just provide them with some sedatives every month."

So that’s how it is.

Having experienced the effects of Hu Li’s sedatives, Liu Xing knew they were quite effective. No wonder the China Dao Sect chose to recruit Hu Li.

Liu Xing thought Hu Li had made a good choice this time. Hu Li now had a position in Tokyo and could take care of many things on Liu Xing’s behalf.

With that in mind, Liu Xing turned to Officer Oko Hayato and asked, "Officer Oko, how do you plan to deal with Thousand Face now? Shinjuku District is quite busy, and if Thousand Face decides to make a move, it could cause a lot of trouble."

Oko Hayato sighed on the other end of the phone and replied, "We’ve been discussing this issue several times since we confirmed that Thousand Face is in Shinjuku District. After all, Shinjuku is one of the busiest areas in Tokyo, and due to its special conditions, it attracts a large crowd day and night. We believe that Thousand Face chose Shinjuku District because it thought we wouldn’t dare to confront it in front of so many people. Therefore, our plan is to arrange a team to pretend to accidentally discover Thousand Face. Although they may not be able to capture Thousand Face, Thousand Face won’t be able to deal with them either. It will have no choice but to escape, and then we can find an opportunity to pursue and kill it."

"But since Thousand Face is hiding in the official office building in Shinjuku District, we can directly confront its associates. We can claim that due to the recent terrorist attack on Tiger’s Den, the Shinjuku District office building is preparing for an anti-terrorism exercise. If we handle it properly, we should be able to severely injure Thousand Face. Besides, we are already prepared in the Tokyo area, and no matter where Thousand Face runs, we can track its location. Moreover, the Yin Yang Master from China can use magic spells to determine Thousand Face’s position as long as he can see it."

Hearing Oko Hayato’s explanation, Liu Xing felt relieved. It seemed that the Tokyo police were prepared, and their chances of dealing with Thousand Face successfully had increased.

However, there was still one question remaining: When would the Tokyo police take action against Thousand Face?

After all, Liu Xing couldn’t be the first one to make a move.

So Liu Xing smiled and said, "In that case, Officer Oko, you should be ready to take action anytime now. After all, Thousand Face is a huge threat, and the sooner it’s dealt with, the better."

To Liu Xing’s surprise, Oko Hayato responded somewhat awkwardly, "Um, well, you see, I’m not really sure when we’ll be able to take action against Thousand Face. As you know, Ryuusei, the situation after the Fukushima earthquake is even worse than we anticipated. We can now confirm that the Fukushima nuclear power plant has been occupied by a group of mythical creatures whose exact nature we still don’t know. The survivors who evacuated from major cities in Fukushima reported seeing these mythical creatures along their way, and most importantly, all of them were heading towards the Fukushima nuclear power plant. So we suspect that these mythical creatures may be responsible for the Fukushima earthquake, and their target is likely related to the nuclear power plant."

"So the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant is not optimistic. If there is a nuclear leak due to these mythical creatures, based on the current wind direction, both the Tokyo area and the entire Island Nation region west of Fukushima will be affected by nuclear radiation. And this is just a leak; it would be even worse if there is a large explosion. Therefore, our top-level leaders are currently in a meeting, discussing whether to send troops along with us professionals to repel these mythical creatures at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. That’s why we don’t know when we’ll be able to deal with Thousand Face."

Liu Xing nodded. Given the current situation, it was obvious that the top priority for the Island Nation was to regain control of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Otherwise, if any accidents occurred, the entire Island Nation would face a disaster. Liu Xing also remembered the Fukushima nuclear leak incident that happened in the real world, where traces of nuclear radiation were found not only in China but also in the United States, across the Pacific.

It was clear how devastating the consequences of a nuclear leak could be.

However, the Island Nation was facing aChapter 583: The Island Nation’s Dilemma

Liu Xing listened attentively to Officer Oko’s explanation about the dire situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The gravity of the situation became apparent to him, and he understood why the Tokyo police were hesitant to take immediate action against Thousand Face.

Nuclear radiation was a threat that could potentially affect the entire Island Nation and even neighboring countries. It was crucial to prioritize containing the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant before dealing with any other threats.

Liu Xing pondered for a moment before responding, "Officer Oko, I understand the severity of the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. It is indeed a matter of utmost importance to ensure the safety of the Island Nation and its people. If the situation escalates, it could have catastrophic consequences. I believe it’s imperative for the Island Nation’s top-level leaders to prioritize resolving this crisis."

Oko Hayato sighed in agreement. "Indeed, it is a difficult situation we find ourselves in. The safety of our citizens must always take precedence. Our top-level leaders are weighing their options and considering the best course of action. We’re hoping to resolve the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant swiftly so that we can focus on dealing with other threats, including Thousand Face." R̃ÄΝȰ₿Ε§

Liu Xing nodded, acknowledging the complexity of the situation. It was clear that the Island Nation was facing a dilemma. On one hand, they needed to neutralize the threat posed by Thousand Face, who was wreaking havoc in Tokyo. On the other hand, they had to prevent a potential nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Xing spoke again. "Officer Oko, I have a suggestion. While the Island Nation’s top-level leaders are deliberating on the best strategy to address the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, I can provide assistance in dealing with Thousand Face. As the Yin Yang Master, I possess unique abilities to track and confront supernatural entities. With my help, the Tokyo police can minimize the threat Thousand Face poses to the city and its inhabitants."

Oko Hayato’s voice carried a hint of relief. "That would be greatly appreciated, Liu Xing. Your expertise as a Yin Yang Master would be invaluable in our efforts to apprehend Thousand Face. We will coordinate with you and provide any necessary support. However, please understand that our resources are currently stretched thin due to the Fukushima crisis. We will do our best to assist you."

Liu Xing acknowledged Oko Hayato’s concerns. "I understand the constraints you’re facing, Officer Oko. Rest assured, I will work closely with the Tokyo police to ensure the safety of the city. Together, we will devise a plan to neutralize Thousand Face and minimize the potential damage it can cause. Please keep me informed of any developments regarding the Fukushima nuclear power plant as well. The sooner we can resolve that crisis, the sooner we can fully focus on dealing with Thousand Face."

Oko Hayato expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, Liu Xing. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will keep you updated on the Fukushima situation and provide any necessary support for your efforts. Let’s work together to protect Tokyo and its citizens."

With their conversation coming to a close, Liu Xing and Oko Hayato reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate and tackle the challenges ahead. The fate of the Island Nation hung in the balance, and it was up to them to ensure its safety and well-being.

So now, for the officials of Island Nation, those secret cults have become their enemies, so if they want to reclaim the occupied Fukushima nuclear power plant, they have to rely on themselves.

However, Liu Xing carefully recalled the memories of "Watanabe Ryuusei" and found that the Island Nation military in this parallel world is just as powerful as the Island Nation military in the real world. This is because the "Heisei Moe Tuna" still exists in this parallel world, and there are very few people willing to enlist in the military. This has led the Island Nation military to relax various conditions in order to recruit enough soldiers. Therefore, the quality of soldiers in Island Nation is very poor, and most of them have become "spoiled soldiers" because they generally lack intense training.

This reminds Liu Xing of Island Nation’s former ally, Germany, because the current German military is not what it used to be. They are now jokingly called "strawberry soldiers" because the obesity rate in the German military exceeds thirty percent, and there is widespread alcohol abuse, especially among the frontline troops. There was even a situation where the entire camp of soldiers was drunk.

What impressed Liu Xing the most was when a commander of the joint forces asked a German unit to combat terrorists, and the German unit refused, citing "the weather is too hot" as the reason.

Now it seems that Italy, the weakest of the three major Axis powers back then, has become the most powerful fighting force. Truly, things can change a lot in three decades.

Returning to the main topic, Liu Xing is skeptical of the current strength of the Island Nation military. It is almost impossible for this group of spoiled soldiers to defeat those mythical creatures and reclaim Fukushima nuclear power plant, especially since heavy firepower support is not possible during the recapture process.

As for the United States of America military stationed in Island Nation, there is no hope to rely on them either. After all, the U.S. military in Island Nation is here to play the role of overseers, so how could they risk their lives for Island Nation?

Moreover, the news has already come out that after the possibility of a nuclear leak at Fukushima nuclear power plant, the United States of America issued an order for the U.S. military stationed in Island Nation to stay away from Fukushima.

So now, Liu Xing believes that the success rate of Island Nation reclaiming Fukushima nuclear power plant is probably only around ten percent. And even with this ten percent chance of success, it is because those mythical creatures in Fukushima nuclear power plant might end up killing each other over that thing. So, if Island Nation’s military is lucky enough, they might be able to gain some advantages.

As for direct combat, it’s likely that not a single Island Nation soldier will survive.

But speaking of which, while this decision by the Island Nation officials is indeed correct, it is not good news for Liu Xing. After all, from the current situation, resolving the Fukushima nuclear power plant issue will take more than ten days or even longer. So, by the time Island Nation officials turn their attention to deal with Thousand Face, it will probably be too late.

So Liu Xing can only sigh, holding onto the last bit of hope and asking, "Officer Oko, how many people are you planning to send to Fukushima nuclear power plant this time? Can the remaining people form a small team to deal with Thousand Face?"

After a moment of silence, Oko Hayato spoke, "Based on the current situation, I personally think that the leaders above will definitely choose to resolve the Fukushima nuclear power plant issue first. By then, those of us who have had contact with mythical creatures will be sent to assist the regular soldiers. After all, it is impossible for the regular soldiers alone to deal with those mythical creatures. So, there will probably be only a small number of us left to monitor Thousand Face and ensure that certain individuals are not killed by Thousand Face. And unless something unexpected happens, we will depart tonight."

Trouble.

Liu Xing knows that this time he can’t rely on Oko Hayato and the others to help him deal with Thousand Face.

With that said, there’s nothing more to be said. So after wishing Oko Hayato good luck, Liu Xing hung up the phone.

Because Liu Xing had the speaker on, Zhang Jingxu and the others also heard the conversation between Liu Xing and Oko Hayato.

"It seems that the current situation is not good. Now the Island Nation military has been sent to fight both the mythical creatures and the Fukushima nuclear power plant. They probably won’t even know how they died," Zhang Jingxu said seriously.

Ling Ishikawa nodded beside Liu Xing and said somewhat sadly, "Yes, if that Migo causes a few more earthquakes, Fukushima nuclear power plant is likely to have a nuclear leak. After all, there is probably no one responsible for managing the generator units at Fukushima nuclear power plant. If there are any issues, there won’t be a way to solve them. So I think we should urge Honekawa Suneo to hurry and renovate our home, so that we won’t be affected by nuclear radiation."

In the Cthulhu RPG Game, nuclear radiation has a significant impact on players. Not only does it permanently lower their attribute values, but it also gives them a debuff that makes them more susceptible to illness. This debuff is especially prominent for players who have reached an older age, as they are more likely to develop various terminal illnesses.

Once a player develops a terminal illness, their character card becomes useless because no one knows when their character will die due to illness during the Interlude Growth phase...

So it is necessary to be prepared for nuclear radiation.

After Liu Xing and the others returned home, Liu Xing sent Alice the specific location of Thousand Face and the current situation of the Island Nation officials. Now, they can only hope that the Deep Diving Society will cause trouble for Thousand Face... However, the likelihood of this happening is not high, as the Deep Diving Society’s attention is currently focused on Fukushima.

But what Liu Xing is most concerned about right now is the lack of any news from Rundell.

Could something have happened to Rundell?

Time flies.

Due to having nothing to do, Liu Xing and the others can only rest at home, waiting for further developments in the various events. And suddenly, it is already 5 o’clock on Friday afternoon.

During this time, all the events have quieted down, as if before a storm. The members of the Mysterious Stories Club, including Oyamaya, and the original members of the Urban Legends Club are all in peace. The Mirror World in Cross Lake hasn’t reopened. After giving money to the players who completed the mission, Thousand Face hasn’t issued any new missions. Hashi Motojun and the others have made contact with the Soul-Eater Demon, but the demon is still "resting," so they can’t deal with it for now. Oko Hayato has already gone to Fukushima nuclear power plant with the main forces, but they are currently gathering manpower and staying in a small town near Fukushima nuclear power plant for rest.

As for Rundell, there is still no news at all.

After another unsuccessful attempt to contact Rundell, Liu Xing got up and went to the living room.

Zhang Wenbing and Ming Hanxing were already there.

Since the Island Nation officials have temporarily given up on dealing with Thousand Face, Zhang Wenbing has some free time and doesn’t have to go to work at the company every day.

As for Ming Hanxing, he has successfully joined the school’s patrol team, but the trouble is that Tanaka Fuji is also in the patrol team, so Ming Hanxing’s authority may be limited.

"Alright, let’s go. Let’s try to resolve the Deep Diving Society at the Tokyo Comprehensive University branch today," Liu Xing said as he spoke up.

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