NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6: Chapter 006: Hotel Rooms
Chapter 006: Hotel Rooms
"Quick, quick, let's get to the rooms."
"The rooms must be safer than this hall."
"This is definitely urging us to go to the rooms sooner."
…
The middle-aged man rushed to the elevator and pressed the button to go to the third floor.
"Quick, let's take the elevator up."
"Isn't using the stairs safer?" Hoshino Ai, who understood the situation, rubbed her cheek with one hand. She didn't feel particularly overwhelmed by fear.
"Yes, yes, taking the stairs is definitely safer. Who knows what horrifying things might happen in the elevator?"
Lin Ye, pretending to be cautious, pushed against the staircase door opposite the elevator. He had already tried this earlier during the "Time Stop," but the door at the stairwell didn't budge it was tightly shut.
"It's locked. The stairs are unusable."
The door to the stairwell on the first floor was firmly closed, no matter how much force was applied. It wouldn't open.
The silent scene grew heavier with gloom.
It was clear that the key to unlocking the stairwell door hadn't been triggered yet.
This was likely connected to the "emergency situation" mentioned in the rules.
'Ding!'
The elevator doors opened slowly.
The six people entered one after another.
Hoshino Ai hid behind Lin Ye, avoiding looking around carelessly. Miho Uemura, another woman, wasn't faring much better and stuck close to her boyfriend's side.
The confined space of the elevator felt even more suffocating, as though something might suddenly appear in a corner.
They reached the third floor quickly.
The elevator doors opened slowly.
No terrifying monsters appeared.
However, the dimly lit corridor and the dark red carpet gave the passage a foreboding, eerie atmosphere, adding to the unsettling vibe.
At that moment,
no one stepped out of the elevator.
Lin Ye was the first to exit. Seeing this, the others followed him out reluctantly.
At this point, Lin Ye was effectively the courage of the group.
'Clunk!'
The elevator doors closed quickly behind them.
"Let's check the hallway first. There might be some clues."
"…"
No one dared to object.
They all forced themselves to search the corridor for anything useful.
Five minutes later,
the group of three finished their inspection.
"There are 20 rooms on the third floor. The staircase door on this floor is open and should lead down to the first-floor lobby. But for now, I don't recommend trying it."
This single remark stopped the blond-haired Taisuke, who had been about to step in to take a look, from moving further.
Lin Ye's concern was straightforward: the term "emergency situation" often implied a connection to certain conditions or triggers. As such, he had no intention of taking any unnecessary risks.
"Brother Lin, so… can we go to the rooms now?"
"Sure, but if anyone finds anything unusual in their room, you must report it. No secrets or withholding information."
Everyone nodded vigorously.
Soon,
the group arrived at rooms [306] and [308].
Using the key cards, the doors unlocked with a soft click.
Room 306 was pitch black and eerily silent, as though it sought to engulf everything.
Click…
Hoshino Ai immediately pressed the light switch.
The dark room was instantly flooded with light.
Her tense heart relaxed significantly.
Taisuke and the others also opened their doors.
Lin Ye stepped inside and began surveying the room once more.
Unlike typical hotels, the decor of this love hotel was filled with sensuality. Red and pink tones added an air of intimacy, and a sweet, cloying scent lingered in the air, seemingly designed to stir passion.
The large bed was spacious enough for three or four people, with a sofa beside it. The bathroom was huge, boasting a bathtub large enough to fit two or three individuals comfortably.
It truly lived up to the name of a love hotel. The variety of designs catered specifically to the needs of couples, offering more functionality than a standard hotel.
Lin Ye noticed an array of items, many of which he couldn't even discern their use. However, they were undoubtedly tools designed to facilitate physical intimacy, enabling couples to explore different positions and experiences for greater pleasure.
Hoshino Ai's face turned red. After a single glance at some of the items, she refused to look again.
"I'll check the bathroom and restroom. Miss Hoshino, please inspect the room carefully. Don't miss any corners, and let me know immediately if you find anything."
"Okay, I understand."
Hoshino Ai knew she couldn't just cling to Lin Ye the entire time. If she did nothing, she feared being seen as completely useless.
And she was terrified of being abandoned.
She began inspecting the bedroom.
Pulling back the blanket, she found nothing.
Taking a deep breath, she bent down to check under the bed. There were no issues there, either.
Next, she opened the drawer in the bedside table.
Rustle…
The drawer slid open,
and its contents came into view.
Instantly,
her face turned bright red, and her gaze began darting around nervously.
Lube, sprays, and that… that… is it a vibrating… wand?!
Being inexperienced, she had never seen such intimate items so close in real life!
"Did you find something?"
"N-no… nothing…"
Hoshino Ai instinctively slammed the drawer shut, producing a loud bang.
Curious, Lin Ye walked over and opened the drawer right in front of her.
He quickly understood her reaction.
"This is normal. There's no need to be embarrassed."
Hoshino Ai turned her red face away,
"Uh… Lin-kun, h-have you… used these before?"
"Probably will in the future."
F-future use?
Hoshino Ai's mind spiraled into panic. She swallowed nervously,
Not tonight… right?!
Lin Ye took out the items from the drawer, causing Hoshino Ai's imagination to run wild. At that moment, beneath the bottle of lubricant, a slip of paper caught Lin Ye's eye.
It was… a new set of rules.
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