NOVEL NEXT Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 22
Master Key to Call The Dungeon (Hidden) —You can use the master key to open any door in the hotel.
—If you open the door next to the revolving door, you can go out to Yeongchun-myeon. —You can use it on a revolving door to enter any dungeon you want. You can go to any dungeon you want. I don’t want anywhere in the dungeon. No matter how many times I read the explanation, it seems completely useless to me. I could see a slight change in the end decoration of the master key I always carry in my pocket. It was then. Han Woohyun, who was looking at the air in front of me, muttered. Perhaps Han Woohyun had a VIP-related window open. “It says…congratulations on becoming VIP.” He looked like he had never seen such a status window before. It is not uncommon to see a status window that lists words such as VIP guest, bubble bath bomb, and check-in. Anyway, let’s check the benefits first. Welcome to Yeongchun Hotel’s VIP! Colorful pollen flew, and the window opened. This is probably—. I glanced at Han Woohyun. Han Woohyun’s big figure flinched. As expected. This is the window that can be seen from the other side. Introducing special privileges exclusively for VIP guests! —For VIP guests, the hotel has a higher probability of standing out. —You can exit through the door that opens with the master key. —A Penthouse Executive Room is provided exclusively for VIP guests. ….? Where is the penthouse in the Yeongchun Hotel? At that moment, the bellboy opened the door to room 202 as if to answer my question. The bellboy came up to me, looking confused. “Boss! Finally, we got a penthouse at our hotel too, heuk…..! What a moment we’ve been looking forward to!” “Is there a penthouse?” “Yes, yes. It’s on the fourth floor. Should I show the guests around right now?” The bellboy looked at Woohyun excitedly, like a puppy meeting for the first time. Han Woohyun asked me with a stiffened face. “This person…an employee?” I nodded with a slightly embarrassed look. ***** Surprised by the rumor-like information that there is a 4th floor in the 3-story Yeongchun Hotel, I followed the bellboy’s guidance with Han Woohyun and went up the stairs. Even when I went up to the 3rd floor, I couldn’t believe there was a 4th floor. But the moment I saw the new colorful door on the 3rd-floor stairs, I flinched without realizing it. “You can open it with the master key.” But whether or not he knew what I was thinking, the bellboy said with a very excited face. I put the golden key in my hand into the keyhole. The door opened quickly. When the door was opened, soft carpets were seen on the stairs. ‘There’s really a fourth floor.’ When I was about to go up the stairs with a slightly scared face, Han Woohyun lightly grabbed my shoulder. Han Woohyun looked more surprised when I flinched. “I… I’m going in first.” Han Woohyun, who looked hurt for some reason, said. Why would he get hurt? I must be mistaken, right? I shook my head. “No. I’m the owner here, so I’ll go in first.” Yeah. Does it make sense that business owner can’t enter their own business? I walked towards the penthouse, feeling a sense of ownership rising inside me. Han Woohyun came right after me, and the bellboy ran after us. Executive Room. Next to the main gate leading to the penthouse, there was a sign with gold letters instead of a room. Bright sunlight shone through the middle door. I passed through the middle door and entered the executive room. As soon as I entered there, my steps stopped. It wasn’t just because the Yeongchun Hotel had dark-colored wallpaper and modern, clean lighting instead of old-fashioned wallpaper. It wasn’t just because the executive room was quite spacious, even though it was said that three narrow rooms were combined. It wasn’t just the soft, wide-looking bed and the sophisticated dark oak furniture. To be precise, what I was staring at with a hard face was the sea of Yeongchun. Looking at the terrace through the glass window and the sea spreading beyond it, I felt as if something was rising from the depths of my heart without my knowledge. Han Woohyun, who was standing behind me, felt the same way and was hardened. The bellboy, with an excited face, opened the terrace door. “Let me introduce you to the new pride of the Yeongchun Hotel!” The refreshing sea breeze tickled my forehead when I opened the terrace door. Han Woohyun and I entered the terrace as if possessed. I mumbled as I swept my flowing hair down, looking at the dazzling grains of sand, the deep blue water, and the refreshing sky. “…I’m going crazy….” Honestly, really—. This kind of scenery is not fair. Han Woohyun heard my muttering and giggled. I widened my eyes as I looked at it. “You know how to laugh. You.” Han Woohyun hardened for a moment at my words. His ears turned slightly red. “You… because you laugh… I don’t know too…” Han Woohyun avoided my gaze and said as if he were making excuses. Me? Did I laugh? I… I didn’t mean to laugh. I didn’t know if I was going to cry. ‘Dad’s dream is to live in a quiet place with a view of the sea with my daughter.’ It felt like Dad’s dream had become my dream before I knew it, and it was unfolding in front of me as a reality, not a dream. “It’s the first time I’ve seen you smile in front of me.” Han Woohyun added bitterly. I looked at Han Woohyun. I couldn’t understand the strange emotional goal Han Woohyun showed. But what’s the matter? I stood there with Han Woohyun for a while. It seemed like I could forget everything about Han Woohyun coming from an S-Class dungeon or that I was running a strange hotel that leads to a dungeon. “Oh… By the way, how should I explain this to the president and vice president? Won’t it be subject to the Building Act due to illegal renovation and expansion?” Of course, in just a few minutes, realistic thoughts rushed into my head. At my words, the bellboy shook his head. “This place is not visible to outsiders, boss. The boss really doesn’t have a mood, hohohoho.” Han Woohyun smiled next to him. I glared slightly at Han Woohyun. * * * After a while, Han Woohyun said he would pack his things and return to Room 202. I went to the lobby alone and waited for Han Woohyun, who had just packed his things and come down from the second floor. “Hunter…N, no, Han Woohyun.” I called his name. Then Han Woohyun hesitated and answered. “Yeah.” “Come on, let’s go to Yeongchun-myeon together.” I had to get Han Woohyun out as soon as possible before my fan club came tomorrow. However, Han Woohyun’s answer was unexpected. He said he would return to the dungeon. “Going back to the dungeon? Why don’t we go back to Yeongchun-myeon together?” Of course, I was going to open the door for Han Woohyun and leave work. I can’t let him go back to that terrifying dungeon again. That’s why I sold the VIP ticket for 1,000G. “If you’re worried about people’s attention, you can just say that the exit to the Hidden Dungeon has opened near Yeongchun-myeon.” “It’s not like that.” Han Woohyun looked too calm for someone who almost died, came back to life, and then slept for days like he fainted. “Then why?” I crumpled my face as I watched the revolving door spinning as if to celebrate Han Woohyun’s return. “Because my teammates are waiting for me.” Han Woohyun answered briefly and stared at me. ‘…I’ve been waiting for you.’ As if those words had influenced him. Because of that, I was speechless for a moment. “I have to go back. Now.” Han Woohyun said calmly, but I hesitated for a moment. Should I ask him to go to Yeongchunmyeon one more time? But even so, it would be useless. I thought so and looked at Han Woohyun. He is a guy who has absolutely no overlap with my Dad, who was like a nerd. I thought so and took out a golden key from my pocket. “So you want to go back to the dungeon where your teammates are?” Han Woohyun nodded. Okay. Then let’s go there. I took the master key and approached the revolving door. Then the revolving door stopped. At the end of the revolving door, I saw a keyhole that hadn’t been noticed until now. I put the key in there and said. “To the place where Han Woohyun’s team members are.” Click. The revolving door opened easily with a cheerful sound. I turned around after looking at a dark place that looked like a cave. Then Han Woohyun passed me and walked out. He walked straight toward the black cave like a man determined not to look back. I forgot that this place was inside a dungeon because he walked so. Naturally, I was looking at his back. Could it have been three steps? He stopped for a moment and looked at me. “Now… You don’t have to wait.” Don’t wait? What does it mean? “….Because I will come.” With those words, Han Woohyun disappeared into the thick smoke from somewhere. Without realizing it, I took a step into the dungeon. It was then. Someone pulled me from behind my back. “Bosssss!” Because of that, the master key slipped out of the keyhole. As soon as I get back into the hotel, bang! With a sound, the revolving door began to turn. Wiiiing—! The revolving door, which was spinning with a loud noise, soon stopped. Nothing could be seen through the stopped revolving door glass. I saw the bellboy holding me. The bellboy said with teary eyes. “Bossss! If you step into an S-class dungeon by mistake, you’ll faint! You can’t! I’ll protect my boss!” Then I realized that the thick smoke that had swallowed Han Woohyun was a type of magical smoke that often appears in S-Class dungeons. If you inhale the smoke incorrectly, the mind of an F-Class Hunter could be completely controlled. Maybe that’s why I stepped into the dungeon without realizing it. Into the dungeon that I hate so much. * * * After Han Woohyun disappeared, the revolving door stopped moving. I had no intention of accepting additional guests as my beloved fan had a reservation tomorrow, but I stayed at the front desk for quite some time. It had to be. After seeing Han Woohyun disappear into the dungeon, I waited because I thought Han Woohyun might jump in again. Even though he told me not to wait. “…He doesn’t come.” I muttered as I looked at the stopped revolving door. He really won’t come anymore. “Well, then… Let’s get off work.” I said it with a shattered heart, not knowing why. Then the bellboy glanced at me worriedly and said, “Do you want to make really delicious steamed clams tonight? Perfect for a snack with soju!” “…No. I just want to buy food at the chief of women’s association’s house and come back.” I walked toward the exit door with my cell phone in my hand. I wanted to go to the place where the cell phone could be used and check whether Han Woohyun was alive or not. The moment I put the master key into the keyhole of the office door and turn it. Kwang—! With a tremendous roar, the door slammed open. “….?!?!” After the strange smoke that had come in through the crack in the door cleared away, I saw a smiling woman with curly hair and glasses. “My baby! I’m here!” That woman standing with a magic engineering tool that looks like a pistol—. “A, Aunt Misoon? You said you were coming tomorrow? And why did you open the door….” “No matter how many times I knocked on the door, there was no response. So I tried to open it! Are you very surprised, my baby?” “O, of course, I’m surprised.” I glanced back. Fortunately, the bellboy had already turned into a puppy. He was in a nice ‘sit’ position and wagging his tail towards me. At that time, Aunt Misoon muttered. “Hmm, that’s strange… Usually wooden doors just break when I open them with the item I made.” Only then did I realize that the tool she was holding was an S-Class production item and crumpled my face. If she tried to open a wooden door with an S-Class crafting item, it would have been right if the door had actually turned to dust. ‘Then is this door also some kind of item?’ I looked at the bellboy in bewilderment. “Kiyuuung… (Because it can’t be opened outside…).” Was it to the point that even an S-Class crafting item couldn’t open it? Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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