NOVEL NEXT Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 211
The reason I wanted Merlin Grey to die on his own was simple.
It was because if I killed him, he could get caught up in the dimensional gap again. When I sent an invitation to the hotel, the Goblin King responded and came to the hotel. However, the human king didn’t respond to the invitation and didn’t come to the hotel. In the case of the Fairy King, it was ‘summoned’ to the Demon Castle, so let’s consider it a different situation. Anyway, I found that difference strange. If I were to really ask the difference between the Goblin King and the Human King, wouldn’t it be this? When the goblin thought that he had ‘lost the bet’ according to his own nature, he died, and the human king died with a blade that only royals could use when the royal family was eliminated due to the success of the revolution. So, a hypothesis was born here. The hypothesis that responding to the invitation I sent is possible if it includes one’s own will in the process of ‘purification.’ In that case, shouldn’t Merlin Grey be able to plan his future if he dies of his own will? “…Are you asking me to die?” ‘The non-checked-in guest’ earnestly hopes their feelings are conveyed. Are you serious about conveying murderous intent? Merlin Grey looks like he’s thinking about that right now. “Was the reason you came here to kill me?” Merlin Grey’s voice suddenly became cold. It wasn’t just his voice that had turned sharp. The seascape visible through the windows surrounding the executive lounge had also become grim. High waves crashed, and pitch black clouds gathered in. ‘Screen.’ I was expecting it a while ago. That sea is a screen. It would normally be a screen that showed what I wanted to see, and it would also be a screen that changed its appearance according to Grey’s magic. Like the screen at the Yeongchun Hotel. Since the Yeongchun Hotel itself originally belonged to Merlin Grey, perhaps it’s only natural. Everything about this hotel is so similar to the Yeongchun Hotel. “You took away Grey Hotel, and now you’re trying to take away this hotel too. You too” Merlin Grey was angry. He could tell without using his mind communication skills. However, there is something a bit strange. The words ‘you too’. But there was no time to ask in more detail. Merlin Grey took out his pistol from his sleeve and pointed it at me. “….!” If I had thought he would shoot right away, I would have dodged. But I saw it at that moment. “Do you know what is the worst thing about you? I made myself aim a gun at my guest.” The hotel owner’s shaking eyes. A face that says it’s painful to shoot a gun at his own customer. So I immediately took out the gun from my pocket and shot him. Bang—! “…!” Hotel Facility: Using the ‘German Chancellor’s Gun increases persuasiveness by 200%. While holding the gun, persuasiveness passively increases by 100%. In such a situation, I wonder if an increase in persuasiveness would be of any use. Multiplying 1,000 by 0 still results in 0. While thinking this way, I saw Merlin Grey clutching his hand, blood dripping from his fingers. Merlin Grey smiled faintly. “Front—” “Front desk.” The moment when our two voices rang out at the same time. Something crackled and spread like waves between me and Merlin Grey. It’s like an invisible, thin barrier causing a collision that generates shockwaves. Wherever the wave of shock spread, the lights in the lounge flashed and the dishes shook. “…!” And finally. The color of the window between where I was and where Merlin Grey was was changed. The window on the side where I was standing showed an image of the sunny West Sea, and the screen on the side where Merlin Grey was displayed showed a dark background, like a Grey cave. As if the space was divided. This works. I clenched my fists. Merlin Grey opened his eyes wide. “What is this…!” “I told you. I am the successor to the Grey Hotel.” Yeah.This place doesn’t just resemble the Yeoongchun Hotel, it’s the same. What I mean is, just as the Grey Hotel is synchronized with Merlin Grey’s mana, my mana is also synchronized with this hotel. The power of the hotel and the power of the hotel owner are synchronized. This is a system that Merlin Grey created to teach his daughter, giving rewards step by step like a game. I am the successor of that system. So, if Merlin Grey is EX level here— ‘Corrupt Hotel King (EX)’ prepares for an attack. This means that I am also the owner of an EX-class hotel here. “No way.” Merlin Grey’s red eyes flashed. “Hotel facility management.” He said, looking at my gun. Since this is hotel property, I suppose he’ll try to take it back— “No use of magic.” His mana, approaching me in the form of a large hand-like shape, was also blocked by a thin barrier between us. Bang! There was no sound, but as if there had been a sound, there would have been an impact sound, and his mana hit the wall and created another strong shock wave. “How on earth…!” Merlin Grey shouted in astonishment. “Thanks to you, I have grown a lot.” I answered as if it were obvious. But my clenched fists became stronger. “As the system you created dictates, satisfying the guests and providing them shelter as you instructed—” I felt like something hot was rising up my throat. Because every time a guest came to our hotel, I was reminded of what the system did. It’s not just giving tips on how to make guests happy, rewarding me for every effort I make, and saying only those things. Achieve the achievement ‘Even hotel owners should find moments of happiness’… Achieve the achievement ‘May hotel owner also have a good night’… “More than that…” Bang! Meanwhile, Merlin Grey’s mana and my mana clashed violently in the middle. I didn’t stop talking even while watching it. “That the rest of others can also be my rest. That’s what I’ve been taught.” Bang! At that moment, a red crack began to form in the thin barrier that was in between. As expected, Merlin Grey’s mana was infused with the power of a demon king, causing the barrier between dimensions to crumble. But it didn’t matter. What I’m aiming for is not to force Merlin Grey. If that were the case, the corrupt hotel would have been divided into branches right away. No matter what the problems are after branching out. What was the secret to satisfaction that the system had taught me so many times? Providing delicious food, ensuring comfortable beds, and offering enjoyment through splendid banquets? That’s just superficial decoration. It’s merely the basics. “But is this hotel really such a place? A place of rest for guests and for you? There must be a place where you truly belong. A place where the person you miss the most resides. Didn’t you want to give that person a rest?” “….!” What really matters is in the heart. Making the other person’s heart waver. And to make the other person realize that his heart is wavering. I activated the skill. ‘Mind communication.’ The ‘Corrupt Hotel King’ misses someone. The heart of the ‘Corrupt Hotel King’ is shaken. Merlin Grey’s eyes shook slightly when he saw the window I had opened. In the end, the cracks were spreading wider and wider. I aimed my gun at the crack that was spreading red. 5 minutes. The five minutes I mentioned to Han Woohyun are now coming to an end. “I will ask you one last favor. To protect your hotel—” “….” I said, putting pressure on the trigger. “Please die.” Bang—! And after a while. A window like this popped up. The hotel will close in 10 minutes due to the purification of the hotel owner. All existing guests will be forced to check out in 10 minutes. * * * A staircase was soon created in the Executive Lounge leading up to the penthouse. As I looked at the long cylindrical stairs, I looked at the window floating in front of me. Do you want to branch out the ‘Corrupt 5-star Hotel’? Y/N I pressed Y. Branching is in progress. Since there is no candidate for the Owner of the 3rd branch, the Owner of the 1st branch is forcibly designated as the Owner of the 3rd branch. The words ‘3rd branch’ appeared on the branch page. <It’s Here> 3rd branch And underneath it, as expected, familiar letters appeared. Staff dispatch. ‘As expected, it exists.’ I pressed dispatch to bring in staff from my hotel. Bellboy, concierge, servers, housekeepers at Yeongchun Hotel, even the pop-up store manager. “W, where am I…?” Lim Sehwan asked with a puzzled face. I briefly explained the situation to my employees. “There are guests in the penthouse who must be escorted politely to the entrance. Can anyone help me?” “….?” Several spirits and one confused human. I looked at them and added, as if I had forgotten. “For your information, several hunters almost died because of him, and the former boss, Merlin Grey, was also in danger.” “…!” “…!” Tuk! As soon as I said that, the brown rabbit housekeeper broke the broom he was holding. I had a gut feeling when I saw that. That rabbit is dangerous. ‘…So it’s good.’ I said with a smile. “Well then, let’s go. I’m going to clean up the penthouse before checking out.” The hoteliers and I, dressed in matching uniforms, all went up the stairs together at my word. Like a scene from a crime noir film. And from behind, I heard the sound of a brown rabbit growling, holding a broken broom in both hands like a weapon. “I’ll clean it for you…” The reason I wanted Merlin Grey to die on his own was simple. It was because if I killed him, he could get caught up in the dimensional gap again. When I sent an invitation to the hotel, the Goblin King responded and came to the hotel. However, the human king didn’t respond to the invitation and didn’t come to the hotel. In the case of the Fairy King, it was ‘summoned’ to the Demon Castle, so let’s consider it a different situation. Anyway, I found that difference strange. If I were to really ask the difference between the Goblin King and the Human King, wouldn’t it be this? When the goblin thought that he had ‘lost the bet’ according to his own nature, he died, and the human king died with a blade that only royals could use when the royal family was eliminated due to the success of the revolution. So, a hypothesis was born here. The hypothesis that responding to the invitation I sent is possible if it includes one’s own will in the process of ‘purification.’ In that case, shouldn’t Merlin Grey be able to plan his future if he dies of his own will? “…Are you asking me to die?” ‘The non-checked-in guest’ earnestly hopes their feelings are conveyed. Are you serious about conveying murderous intent? Merlin Grey looks like he’s thinking about that right now. “Was the reason you came here to kill me?” Merlin Grey’s voice suddenly became cold. It wasn’t just his voice that had turned sharp. The seascape visible through the windows surrounding the executive lounge had also become grim. High waves crashed, and pitch black clouds gathered in. ‘Screen.’ I was expecting it a while ago. That sea is a screen. It would normally be a screen that showed what I wanted to see, and it would also be a screen that changed its appearance according to Grey’s magic. Like the screen at the Yeongchun Hotel. Since the Yeongchun Hotel itself originally belonged to Merlin Grey, perhaps it’s only natural. Everything about this hotel is so similar to the Yeongchun Hotel. “You took away Grey Hotel, and now you’re trying to take away this hotel too. You too” Merlin Grey was angry. He could tell without using his mind communication skills. However, there is something a bit strange. The words ‘you too’. But there was no time to ask in more detail. Merlin Grey took out his pistol from his sleeve and pointed it at me. “….!” If I had thought he would shoot right away, I would have dodged. But I saw it at that moment. “Do you know what is the worst thing about you? I made myself aim a gun at my guest.” The hotel owner’s shaking eyes. A face that says it’s painful to shoot a gun at his own customer. So I immediately took out the gun from my pocket and shot him. Bang—! “…!” Hotel Facility: Using the ‘German Chancellor’s Gun increases persuasiveness by 200%. While holding the gun, persuasiveness passively increases by 100%. In such a situation, I wonder if an increase in persuasiveness would be of any use. Multiplying 1,000 by 0 still results in 0. While thinking this way, I saw Merlin Grey clutching his hand, blood dripping from his fingers. Merlin Grey smiled faintly. “Front—” “Front desk.” The moment when our two voices rang out at the same time. Something crackled and spread like waves between me and Merlin Grey. It’s like an invisible, thin barrier causing a collision that generates shockwaves. Wherever the wave of shock spread, the lights in the lounge flashed and the dishes shook. “…!” And finally. The color of the window between where I was and where Merlin Grey was was changed. The window on the side where I was standing showed an image of the sunny West Sea, and the screen on the side where Merlin Grey was displayed showed a dark background, like a Grey cave. As if the space was divided. This works. I clenched my fists. Merlin Grey opened his eyes wide. “What is this…!” “I told you. I am the successor to the Grey Hotel.” Yeah.This place doesn’t just resemble the Yeoongchun Hotel, it’s the same. What I mean is, just as the Grey Hotel is synchronized with Merlin Grey’s mana, my mana is also synchronized with this hotel. The power of the hotel and the power of the hotel owner are synchronized. This is a system that Merlin Grey created to teach his daughter, giving rewards step by step like a game. I am the successor of that system. So, if Merlin Grey is EX level here— ‘Corrupt Hotel King (EX)’ prepares for an attack. This means that I am also the owner of an EX-class hotel here. “No way.” Merlin Grey’s red eyes flashed. “Hotel facility management.” He said, looking at my gun. Since this is hotel property, I suppose he’ll try to take it back— “No use of magic.” His mana, approaching me in the form of a large hand-like shape, was also blocked by a thin barrier between us. Bang! There was no sound, but as if there had been a sound, there would have been an impact sound, and his mana hit the wall and created another strong shock wave. “How on earth…!” Merlin Grey shouted in astonishment. “Thanks to you, I have grown a lot.” I answered as if it were obvious. But my clenched fists became stronger. “As the system you created dictates, satisfying the guests and providing them shelter as you instructed—” I felt like something hot was rising up my throat. Because every time a guest came to our hotel, I was reminded of what the system did. It’s not just giving tips on how to make guests happy, rewarding me for every effort I make, and saying only those things. Achieve the achievement ‘Even hotel owners should find moments of happiness’… Achieve the achievement ‘May hotel owner also have a good night’… “More than that…” Bang! Meanwhile, Merlin Grey’s mana and my mana clashed violently in the middle. I didn’t stop talking even while watching it. “That the rest of others can also be my rest. That’s what I’ve been taught.” Bang! At that moment, a red crack began to form in the thin barrier that was in between. As expected, Merlin Grey’s mana was infused with the power of a demon king, causing the barrier between dimensions to crumble. But it didn’t matter. What I’m aiming for is not to force Merlin Grey. If that were the case, the corrupt hotel would have been divided into branches right away. No matter what the problems are after branching out. What was the secret to satisfaction that the system had taught me so many times? Providing delicious food, ensuring comfortable beds, and offering enjoyment through splendid banquets? That’s just superficial decoration. It’s merely the basics. “But is this hotel really such a place? A place of rest for guests and for you? There must be a place where you truly belong. A place where the person you miss the most resides. Didn’t you want to give that person a rest?” “….!” What really matters is in the heart. Making the other person’s heart waver.